Norton Rose Fulbright advises Danaos on US$500 million bond issue

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Danaos Corporation on a US$500 million Rule 144A/Reg. S offering of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2032. Danaos is one of the world’s largest independent owners of modern, large-size containerships.

Danaos will use the proceeds to redeem in full the US$262.8 million outstanding on its 8.500% Senior Notes due 2028. The company will also repay two secured credit facilities, cover refinancing costs and fees, and fund general corporate purposes.

The cross-border Norton Rose Fulbright team was co-led by London partners Bernd Bohr (High Yield and Leveraged Finance) and Yianni Cheilas (EMEA Co-Head of Asset Finance and Head of Greece). The team included London-based associates Dionysis Diamantatos, Micah McDonald, and Riccardo Perris, along with senior banking associate Miriam Kaufmann. From Athens, shipping finance counsel Niki Alexandrou, senior associate Alexi Remoundos, and associates Katerina Karagouni and Jenny Arkadi also supported the transaction.

Bernd Bohr commented: “It was a privilege to assist the Danaos team on this important transaction. The deal provides significant flexibility to support the company’s growth strategy. It also demonstrates how our global shipping practice can deliver outstanding results through collaboration and deep expertise.”

Yianni Cheilas added: “This transaction marks another milestone for both Danaos and Norton Rose Fulbright. It shows how our integrated, global team can deliver successful outcomes for major shipping clients across the full capital structure.”

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