Renasant Corp. priced a $300 million public offering of 6.25% fixed‑to‑floating subordinated notes due 2036, with closing expected on May 7, 2026. The notes will carry a fixed coupon of 6.25% from issuance until June 1, 2031, after which they will switch to a floating rate equal to Three‑Month Term SOFR plus 245 basis points, payable quarterly.
The proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes and to potentially redeem the company’s existing $40 million of 5.50% fixed‑to‑floating subordinated notes due September 1, 2031. By replacing the older notes with longer‑dated, higher‑coupon debt, Renasant can extend its maturity profile while maintaining Tier 2 capital status, which supports regulatory capital requirements and future growth initiatives.
The issuance comes on the heels of a strong first‑quarter 2026 earnings report in which Renasant posted net income of $88.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.94, up from $41.5 million and $0.65 in the same period a year earlier. The earnings surge reflects improved profitability from the integration of The First Bancshares and disciplined cost management, giving the company a robust capital cushion.
Renasant’s Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 11.2% as of March 31, 2026, comfortably above regulatory thresholds. The new notes will further bolster the bank’s capital base, providing flexibility for potential share repurchases and dividend increases, while the fixed‑to‑floating structure offers a hedge against rising interest rates.
CEO Kevin D. Chapman highlighted the company’s confidence in its financial position, noting that the strong quarterly results “exceed the goals we set for ourselves and reflect the strong performance of our team.” The capital raise is therefore viewed as a proactive measure to enhance capital resilience rather than a response to immediate financial pressure.
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