LONG-TERM DEBT
The components of “Long-term debt” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are presented in the following table.
September 30,
20242023
2.50% convertible senior notes maturing August 2027$575.0 $575.0 
4.50% senior notes maturing September 2031980.6 1,049.7 
4.625% senior notes maturing April 20301,385.4 1,385.4 
5.50% senior notes maturing December 20291,235.0 1,235.0 
5.625% senior notes maturing January 2028464.9 939.9 
5.75% senior notes maturing March 2027— 459.3 
6.25% senior secured notes maturing February 2032
1,000.0 — 
6.375% senior notes maturing March 2033
1,200.0 — 
Fourth Incremental Term Loan
— 400.0 
Municipal bond4.2 5.3 
$6,845.1 $6,049.6 
Less: Current portion of long-term debt1.2 1.1 
Debt issuance costs, net55.9 42.0 
Plus: Unamortized premium, net23.6 32.5 
Total long-term debt$6,811.6 $6,039.0 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2024Nov 15, 2024Showing above
2023Nov 17, 2023
2022Nov 17, 2022
2021Nov 19, 2021
2020Nov 20, 2020
2018Nov 16, 2018
2016Nov 18, 2016
2015Nov 25, 2015

About Debt Disclosures

Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.

Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.