Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Announces Upsize and Pricing of Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) has announced the pricing of $675 million in senior secured notes due 2030 at a 7.000% interest rate, representing a $25 million upsize from the initially planned offering. The notes will be issued by Lindblad Expeditions, LLC and are expected to close around August 20, 2025.
The proceeds will be used to fund a tender offer for outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 and redeem all 9.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2028. The new notes will be guaranteed by Lindblad and certain subsidiaries, secured by first-priority liens on substantially all assets of the issuer and guarantors.
The offering is limited to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) ha annunciato il prezzo di 675 milioni di dollari in obbligazioni senior garantite con scadenza 2030 a un tasso di interesse del 7,000%, rappresentando un incremento di 25 milioni di dollari rispetto all'offerta inizialmente prevista. Le obbligazioni saranno emesse da Lindblad Expeditions, LLC e la chiusura è prevista intorno al 20 agosto 2025.
I proventi saranno utilizzati per finanziare un'offerta di acquisto per le obbligazioni senior garantite al 6,750% in scadenza 2027 e per rimborsare tutte le obbligazioni senior garantite al 9,000% in scadenza 2028. Le nuove obbligazioni saranno garantite da Lindblad e da alcune sue controllate, garantite da privilegi di prima priorità su sostanzialmente tutti i beni dell'emittente e dei garanti.
L'offerta è riservata esclusivamente a investitori istituzionali qualificati ai sensi della Regola 144A e a soggetti non statunitensi in base al Regolamento S.
Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) ha anunciado la fijación del precio de 675 millones de dólares en bonos senior garantizados con vencimiento en 2030 a una tasa de interés del 7,000%, lo que representa un aumento de 25 millones de dólares respecto a la oferta inicialmente planeada. Los bonos serán emitidos por Lindblad Expeditions, LLC y se espera que la operación cierre alrededor del 20 de agosto de 2025.
Los fondos se utilizarán para financiar una oferta de compra para los bonos senior garantizados al 6,750% con vencimiento en 2027 y para redimir todos los bonos senior garantizados al 9,000% con vencimiento en 2028. Los nuevos bonos estarán garantizados por Lindblad y ciertas subsidiarias, asegurados por gravámenes de primera prioridad sobre prácticamente todos los activos del emisor y los garantes.
La oferta está limitada a compradores institucionales calificados bajo la Regla 144A y a personas no estadounidenses bajo el Reglamento S.
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Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ : LIND) a annoncé la tarification de 675 millions de dollars en obligations senior garanties arrivant à échéance en 2030, à un taux d’intérêt de 7,000%, représentant une augmentation de 25 millions de dollars par rapport à l’offre initialement prévue. Les obligations seront émises par Lindblad Expeditions, LLC et la clôture est prévue aux alentours du 20 août 2025.
Les fonds seront utilisés pour financer une offre publique d’achat sur les obligations senior garanties à 6,750% arrivant à échéance en 2027 et pour rembourser toutes les obligations senior garanties à 9,000% arrivant à échéance en 2028. Les nouvelles obligations seront garanties par Lindblad et certaines filiales, et garanties par des privilèges de premier rang sur la quasi-totalité des actifs de l’émetteur et des garants.
L’offre est limitée aux acheteurs institutionnels qualifiés selon la règle 144A et aux personnes non américaines selon le règlement S.
Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ: LIND) hat die Preisfestsetzung von 675 Millionen US-Dollar an vorrangigen besicherten Schuldverschreibungen mit Fälligkeit 2030 zu einem Zinssatz von 7,000% bekanntgegeben, was eine Erhöhung um 25 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber dem ursprünglich geplanten Angebot darstellt. Die Schuldverschreibungen werden von Lindblad Expeditions, LLC ausgegeben und sollen etwa am 20. August 2025 abgeschlossen werden.
Die Erlöse werden verwendet, um ein Übernahmeangebot für ausstehende 6,750% vorrangige besicherte Schuldverschreibungen mit Fälligkeit 2027 zu finanzieren und alle 9,000% vorrangigen besicherten Schuldverschreibungen mit Fälligkeit 2028 zurückzuzahlen. Die neuen Schuldverschreibungen werden von Lindblad und bestimmten Tochtergesellschaften garantiert und durch vorrangige Sicherungsrechte an nahezu allen Vermögenswerten des Emittenten und der Garanten abgesichert.
Das Angebot ist auf qualifizierte institutionelle Käufer gemäß Regel 144A und Nicht-US-Personen gemäß Regulation S beschränkt.
- Successful upsize of offering by $25 million shows strong investor demand
- Refinancing of higher-cost 9.000% notes with lower 7.000% notes reduces interest expense
- Extended debt maturity to 2030 improves financial flexibility
- Taking on substantial $675 million debt obligation
- Significant secured debt could limit future financing flexibility
Insights
Lindblad's debt refinancing with lower-rate 7% notes improves its capital structure, extending maturity and potentially reducing interest expenses.
Lindblad Expeditions is executing a strategic debt refinancing by issuing
The refinancing yields several key benefits for Lindblad's financial position. First, it extends the company's debt maturity profile by 2-3 years, pushing obligations further into the future and providing enhanced financial flexibility. Second, while the new notes carry a slightly higher interest rate (
The transaction structure, using a first-priority lien on substantially all assets, maintains similar security protections for noteholders while potentially reducing overall interest expense depending on the proportion of each existing note being refinanced. The
The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the offering (i) to fund its previously announced tender offer for any and all of its outstanding
The New Notes and the related guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any applicable state or foreign securities laws, and will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and to persons outside
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any New Notes or any other securities. The offering is not being made to any person in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption, an offer to purchase or an offer to sell either of the 2027 Notes or the 2028 Notes.
About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
Lindblad is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands. Driven by a passion for the planet and the belief that there is always more to be discovered, Lindblad leads travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of ship- and land-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions operates and sells the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages that allow guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, and with state-of-the-art exploration tools. In addition to its renowned modern expedition cruises, Lindblad's award-winning land-based brands—Natural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Classic Journeys, and Wineland-Thomson Adventures—provide extraordinary wildlife, cultural, and adventure-focused experiences. Together, these brands connect travelers with some of the planet's most inspiring natural and cultural landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for the world.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the intended use of proceeds for the offering of New Notes and the expected timing for closing of the offering and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe Lindblad's financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that Lindblad considers immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) adverse general economic factors, including the impact of geopolitical, macroeconomic conditions, tariffs, changes in trade policies or capital markets volatility, that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence and negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) suspended operations, cancelling or rescheduling of voyages, the denial and/or unavailability of ports of call and other potential disruptions to Lindblad's business and operations related to health pandemics, political or civil unrest, war, terrorism, or other similar events; (iii) increases in fuel prices, changes in fuels consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which Lindblad operates or in general; (iv) the loss of key employees, Lindblad's inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs; (v) the impact of delays or cost overruns with respect to anticipated or unanticipated drydock, maintenance, modifications or other required construction related to any of Lindblad's vessels; (vi) unscheduled disruptions in Lindblad's business due to civil unrest, travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, pandemics or other events; (vii) management of our growth and Lindblad's ability to execute on its planned growth, including Lindblad's ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; (viii) Lindblad's ability to maintain its relationships with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund; (ix) compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions; (x) Lindblad's substantial indebtedness and its ability to remain in compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in such arrangements; (xi) the impact of material litigation, enforcement actions, claims, fines or penalties on Lindblad's business; (xii) the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on Lindblad's business; (xiii) adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general; (xiv) loss of business due to competition; (xv) the inability to meet or achieve Lindblad's sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them; (xvi) the result of future financing efforts; and (xvii) those risks described in Lindblad's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Lindblad undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect Lindblad's performance may be found in its filings with the SEC, which are available at .
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