Arconic eyes $1.63 billion debt backing buyout by Apollo, Irenic

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., July 17 – Arconic Corp. telegraphed $1.625 billion of debt offerings as it announced the launch of a $1 billion term loan on Monday, according to market sources.

The debt will come in a $900 million secured tranche and a $725 million unsecured tranche.

The loan, to be taken out by borrowing entity Arsenal AIC Parent LLC, is set to kick off on a Tuesday lender call via arrangers JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Apollo, BMO, Mizuho, TD, Citigroup, Citizens, Fifth Third and Truist, with commitments due Aug. 1.

Proceeds plus $2.3 billion of common equity will be used to fund the acquisition of Arconic, a Pittsburgh-based provider of aluminum architectural products, by Apollo Global Management and Irenic.

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