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BWX Technologies is taking on new debt by issuing $500 million in senior notes to buy back old ones.

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BWX Technologies replaced notes due in 2028 and 2029 with $500 million of notes due in 2034. The new 6.5% rate raises interest costs, but the later due date gives more time to repay, so the story points both ways.

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The company moves repayment farther into the future, but pays more for the borrowed money. It also used cash on hand to help complete the payoff. The new note agreement still limits some borrowing and asset sales, so ending the old agreements does not remove all restrictions.

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