Ratings

Burford Capital Limited corporate family rating from S&P and Moody's are as follows:

Ratings Table
Rating Outlook
Moody's Ba2 Positive
S&P BB- Positive

Bond Information

9.250% Senior Notes due 2031

On June 26, 2023, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC (BCGF), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited, issued $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (the Initial 2031 Notes). On January 30, 2024, BCGF issued additional $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (the Additional 2031 Notes and, together with the Initial 2031 Notes, the 2031 Notes). The Additional 2031 Notes have identical terms to the Initial 2031 Notes (other than with respect to the date of issuance, the issue price and the first interest payment date) and are treated as a single class for all purposes under the indenture governing the 2031 Notes. Additional information relating to the 2031 Notes can be found in the indenture below.

The 2031 Notes were issued in a private placement transaction and are held only in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company.

6.875% Senior Notes due 2030

On April 11, 2022, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited, issued $360,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2030 (the 2030 Notes). Additional information relating to the 2030 Notes can be found in the indenture below.

The 2030 Notes were issued in a private placement transaction and are held only in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company.

6.250% Senior Notes due 2028

On April 5, 2021, Burford Capital Global Finance LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited, issued $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2028 (the 2028 Notes). Additional information relating to the 2028 Notes can be found in the indenture below.

The 2028 Notes were issued in a private placement transaction and are held only in book-entry form through the facilities of The Depository Trust Company.

5.000% Bonds due 2026

On June 1, 2017, Burford Capital PLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited, issued £175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% sterling-denominated bonds due December 1, 2026 (the 2026 Bonds). Additional information relating to the 2026 Bonds can be found in the prospectus and information booklet below.

The 2026 Bonds are listed on the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s regulated market and through the electronic Order Book for Retail Bonds.

6.125% Bonds due 2025

On February 12, 2018, Burford Capital Finance LLC, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Burford Capital Limited, issued $180,000,000 6.125% US-dollar-denominated bonds due August 12, 2025 (the 2025 Bonds). Additional information relating to the 2025 Bonds can be found in the prospectus and information booklet below.

The 2025 Bonds are listed on the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s regulated market and through the electronic Order Book for Retail Bonds.

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