Summary
Agilent Technologies, Inc. has filed an 8-K report to disclose the entry into a material definitive agreement concerning the issuance of $600 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2023. This public offering, conducted through an underwriting agreement with major financial institutions, aims to raise capital for the company. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with other senior unsecured indebtedness, bearing a fixed interest rate and maturing in 2023. The terms of the new notes include provisions for redemption by the company, with specific conditions and pricing for redemptions before and after April 15, 2023. Notably, a 'Change of Control' event that leads to a downgrade of the notes' rating below investment grade by major rating agencies will trigger an offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of their principal amount. The associated indenture includes covenants limiting the company's ability to create liens and engage in sale-leaseback transactions, along with customary events of default.
Key Highlights
- 1Agilent Technologies raised $600 million through the issuance of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2023.
- 2The offering was conducted as an underwritten public offering with an agreement dated June 18, 2013.
- 3The Notes are unsecured and rank equally with other senior unsecured indebtedness of Agilent.
- 4The notes mature on July 15, 2023, with semi-annual interest payments starting January 15, 2014.
- 5The company has the option to redeem the notes prior to April 15, 2023, at a price based on the Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points, or 100% of principal if redeemed on or after April 15, 2023.
- 6A Change of Control event, if it results in a downgrade to below investment grade by Fitch, Moody's, or S&P, will require Agilent to offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of their principal amount.
- 7The Indenture contains covenants restricting the company's ability to grant liens and enter into sale-leaseback transactions, subject to exceptions.