The Michaels Cos. Inc. /zigman2/quotes/207984083/composite MIK -0.23% is planning to offer $500 million of 7-year bonds as the arts and crafts retailer joins the many companies issuing record levels of debt during the coronavirus pandemic. Proceeds will be used together with borrowings from a term loan and cash on hand to refinance an existing term loan and pay fees. Shares wee down 2% premarket, but have gained 26% in the year to date, while the S&P 500 /zigman2/quotes/210599714/realtime SPX +1.95% has gained 4.3%.


