medium · Debt Capital Markets credit-ratings-risk
An issuer has a $1 billion maturity wall in 2027. They decide to 'pre-fund' this by issuing new 10-year debt in 2025.
What is the primary risk of this strategy?
- Dilution
- Refinancing Risk
- Covenant Breach
- Negative Carry
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