Nissan Raises $4.5B In Bond Sale To Refinance Debt Amid Cash Pressures

Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through U.S. dollar and euro-denominated bonds, which will be used to refinance its existing debt. 

According to a term sheet seen by Reuters, Nissan Motor issued three $3 billion dollar-bond tranches, along with two euro bond tranches totaling €1.3 billion ($1.52 billion). 

The maturities on the bonds range from four to ten years and carry interest rates between 7.5% and 8.125%.

This financing push comes as Nissan works to shore up its balance sheet. 

The company faces around ¥700 billion ($4.76 billion) in debt due this fiscal year and has been downgraded to junk status by all three major credit rating agencies. J

Last week, Reuters reported that Nissan had asked some suppliers to delay payments to conserve cash. 

At the same time, Nissan is taking a more cautious approach in North America. Plans to launch two electric SUVs — one for Nissan, the other for its luxury arm, Infiniti — have been pushed back by about a year. 

Initially expected to begin in 2028, production at its Mississippi plant is now likely to start in late 2028 or early 2029. 

The company has also removed two models from its U.S. EV lineup and suspended vehicle shipments to Canada following the implementation of a new 25% tariff on auto exports.

The delay reflects broader pressure on Japanese automakers. New U.S. trade rules, the rollback of EV tax credits, and flagging demand have forced several companies to revise their strategies. 

Nissan’s battery partner AESC has also paused construction on a planned factory in South Carolina.

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for Nissan was ‘bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volume.

Nissan’s U.S. shares have declined 29.8% so far in 2025.

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