HECLA MINING CO/DE/ 8-K
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Hecla Mining Redeems $263M 7.25% Senior Notes, Terminates Indenture
What Happened
Hecla Mining Company announced it completed the full redemption of its remaining $263.0 million 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028 on April 9, 2026. The redemption terminates the Indenture dated February 19, 2020, the First Supplemental Indenture dated February 19, 2020, and the Second Supplemental Indenture dated February 6, 2023. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. served as trustee. A company news release about the redemption is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
Key Details
- Redemption amount: $263.0 million of 7.25% Senior Notes due 2028.
- Redemption date: April 9, 2026.
- Indentures terminated: Indenture (Feb 19, 2020), First Supplemental Indenture (Feb 19, 2020), Second Supplemental Indenture (Feb 6, 2023).
- Trustee: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.; news release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Why It Matters
This action removes $263 million of debt and eliminates the 7.25% coupon obligations on those notes going forward, which should reduce future interest expense tied to these securities and simplify Hecla’s debt structure by terminating the related indentures. For investors, the move directly affects the company’s outstanding debt level and interest-cost profile—key inputs for assessing leverage and cash flow expectations. The company’s official news release is included in the filing for additional context.