Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin

Overview

Size $610 Million
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Client & Transactional Partners Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
Our Role Left Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner
Administrative Agent

Summary

On September 26, 2025, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. (KBCM) successfully closed a new financing transaction for Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin (HCN). The $610 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the Credit Facilities) consist of a $305 million Revolving Credit Facility and a $305 million Delayed Draw Term Loan. In combination with ~$95 million of equity, proceeds of the Credit Facilities will be used to finance the construction of the Nation’s new flagship casino resort in Beloit, Wisconsin, and pay fees and expenses. KBCM acted as Left Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner and Administrative Agent on the transaction.

HCN is a new Left Lead Agency for KBCM. KBCM was selected to arrange the financing due to our unmatched experience and expertise in the Native American Financial Services industry, robust Debt Capital Markets platform, and historical track record of success leading and syndicating transactions in the gaming space.

About Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
Ho-Chunk Nation is a federally recognized sovereign Tribal nation with ~7,766 enrolled members. Headquartered in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the Nation’s trust lands are mainly non-contiguous and scattered across 14 counties throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states. The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature skillfully negotiated and authorized the credit facility. The Nation’s Department of Business is responsible for the management and administration of its business enterprises, including Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin.

About Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin
The Nation currently owns and operates six gaming facilities under the Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin brand, with locations in Black River Falls, Wisconsin Dells, Madison, Wittenberg, Tomah, and Nekoosa. Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin is developing a new ~$705 million destination-style casino resort in Beloit, Wisconsin. The property will feature over 1,500 slot machines and 40 table games, a 312-room hotel with a rooftop lounge, numerous food and beverage outlets, a 2,000-seat convention center, and a parking garage. Construction started in October 2024 with the Casino opening in September 2026. The Hotel and Convention Center is expected to be completed in September 2027.

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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