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Loan & DebtJun 2, 2026, 07:27 AM

NorthWestern Energy Subsidiary Secures $225M Term Loan

AI Summary

NorthWestern Corporation (NW Corp), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc., entered into a $225 million secured term loan credit agreement on May 27, 2026. The full $225 million was borrowed and used to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its existing $425 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The term loan is secured by a $225 million first mortgage bond and bears a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin, maturing on November 26, 2027. It includes a financial covenant limiting the consolidated debt to capitalization ratio to 65 percent.

Key Highlights

  • NorthWestern Corporation (NW Corp) secured a $225 million term loan credit agreement.
  • The proceeds were used to repay a portion of its existing $425 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • The term loan is secured by a $225 million first mortgage bond.
  • The loan bears a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus an applicable margin of 0.85% for Term SOFR.
  • The term loan matures on November 26, 2027.
  • A financial covenant requires NW Corp's consolidated debt to capitalization ratio not to exceed 65 percent.