refinancing

Gray Media priced $900 million in 9.625% senior secured second lien notes maturing in 2032 at par, a $150 million increase from its initial target. The proceeds, upon closing July 18, 2025, will refinance its 7.000% 2027 notes, partially repay its 2029 Term Loan F, and cover fees. Guaranteed by restricted subsidiaries, the notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors.

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (SMA) is issuing a CAD $500 million Maple Bond through its operating partnership. The senior unsecured notes, maturing in 2028, will yield approximately 3.91% (3.85% effective after hedging) and are rated BBB (Stable) by Morningstar DBRS. Proceeds will refinance debt and fund acquisitions. The offering is exclusively for Canadian residents. SmartStop owns and manages self-storage properties across the U.S. and Canada.

Newmark Group arranged a $675 million refinancing for Independence Plaza, a 1,328-unit residential complex in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, on behalf of Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management. This deal highlights investor confidence in the New York City multifamily market. Vornado and Stellar are key players in NYC real estate, with Vornado also focusing on sustainability. Newmark’s global presence and financial performance are also noted.

Cogent Communications (CCOI) will issue $600 million in senior secured notes due 2032, offered to qualified institutional buyers, via its subsidiaries. Proceeds will refinance its outstanding $500 million notes due 2026 and provide operational flexibility, including potential shareholder dividends. This offering, which is not guaranteed, will not be registered and has specific trading limitations. Cogent, a major bandwidth provider, operates globally.

Flex LNG Ltd. announced the successful completion of a $175 million JOLCO lease financing for the Flex Courageous, generating $42 million in net proceeds and extending debt maturity to 2035, while reducing debt costs. This is the first step in the company’s refinancing program targeting three vessels with a 37-year backlog. Flex LNG plans to refinance two more vessels in 2025 to further strengthen its financial position, which is already robust with a cash balance of $410 million.