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Apple Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 24, 2017)

Filed May 24, 2017For Securities:AAPL

Summary

Apple Inc. (AAPL) filed an 8-K report on May 24, 2017, to disclose the successful consummation of a significant debt offering. The company issued and sold a total of €2.5 billion in senior unsecured notes, divided into €1.25 billion of 0.875% Notes due 2025 and €1.25 billion of 1.375% Notes due 2029. This debt issuance is part of Apple's ongoing financing strategy and provides additional liquidity without diluting equity. Investors should note that these notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Apple. The interest payments are scheduled annually, and the notes mature in 2025 and 2029, respectively. This offering demonstrates Apple's continued access to capital markets at favorable rates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Apple Inc. issued €2.5 billion in senior unsecured notes.
  • 2The offering comprised €1.25 billion in 0.875% Notes due 2025.
  • 3The offering also comprised €1.25 billion in 1.375% Notes due 2029.
  • 4The notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other existing unsecured debt.
  • 5Interest on the notes will be paid annually.
  • 6The offering was made under Apple's existing shelf registration statement filed on Form S-3.
  • 7The debt issuance was facilitated by an underwriting agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Inc. raised a total of €2.5 billion in this offering, comprising €1.25 billion in 0.875% Notes due 2025 and €1.25 billion in 1.375% Notes due 2029.

While the specific purpose is not detailed in this 8-K, debt issuances like this are typically used by companies for general corporate purposes, which can include funding operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions, or share repurchases, without diluting existing shareholders.

The notes issued are senior unsecured obligations of Apple Inc. This means they rank equally with Apple's other unsecured and unsubordinated debt from time to time outstanding.

Interest on the notes will be paid annually on May 24, beginning on May 24, 2018. The 2025 Notes mature on May 24, 2025, and the 2029 Notes mature on May 24, 2029.