On March 23, 2026, California Resources Corporation (the "Company") announced the successful completion of its upsized private offering of an additional $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.000% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (the "Notes"). This offering is part of the Company's strategy to manage its debt obligations effectively. The Notes will mature on January 15, 2034, with interest accruing from October 8, 2025, and payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, starting July 15, 2026.

The proceeds from this offering will be utilized to redeem $350 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company's existing 8.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). The redemption is expected to close on March 24, 2026, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount plus any applicable premium and accrued interest. This strategic move is anticipated to enhance the Company's liquidity position and reduce its overall interest expenses.

The Notes were issued under an Indenture, which was originally dated October 8, 2025, and subsequently amended. The terms of the new Notes are substantially identical to those of the existing 2034 Notes, ensuring consistency in the debt structure. The Company has indicated that the Notes will be treated as a single series of securities under the Indenture, allowing for streamlined management of its debt portfolio.

Additionally, the Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all existing subsidiaries of the Company that guarantee its obligations under its revolving credit facility and the existing 2029 Notes. This guarantees that the Notes will rank equally in payment priority with all senior unsecured debt of the Company, providing a solid backing for investors.

The Company has also outlined its options for redeeming the Notes in the future, including the ability to redeem some or all of the Notes after January 15, 2029, and under certain conditions, redeeming up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount with cash from equity offerings. This flexibility in managing its debt obligations is expected to positively influence the Company's financial health moving forward.



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