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AUTOZONE INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 18, 2019)

Filed April 18, 2019For Securities:AZO

Summary

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) filed an 8-K on April 18, 2019, to report the completion of a significant debt financing transaction. The company successfully issued $300 million in 3.125% Notes due 2024 and $450 million in 3.750% Notes due 2029, totaling $750 million in aggregate principal amount. These notes are senior unsecured debt obligations, ranking equally with other senior unsecured liabilities. This issuance falls under the company's existing shelf registration statement and is intended to enhance AutoZone's liquidity and financial flexibility. The terms of the notes include fixed semi-annual interest payments, specified maturity dates, and customary covenants restricting debt incurrence and certain corporate actions. Investors should note the potential for redemption at the company's option and repurchase rights upon a change of control, as detailed in the respective officers' certificates.

Key Highlights

  • 1AutoZone Inc. completed the sale of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
  • 2The offering consists of $300 million of 3.125% Notes due 2024 and $450 million of 3.750% Notes due 2029.
  • 3The notes bear fixed interest rates, payable semi-annually.
  • 4This debt issuance was made under the company's shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.
  • 5The notes are senior unsecured debt obligations, ranking equally with other senior unsecured liabilities.
  • 6The Indenture includes customary covenants restricting AutoZone's ability to incur certain secured debt, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, or undertake significant business combinations.
  • 7The company retains the option to redeem the notes, and noteholders have repurchase rights in the event of a change of control.

Frequently Asked Questions

AutoZone raised a total of $750 million through the issuance of notes: $300 million in 3.125% Notes due 2024 and $450 million in 3.750% Notes due 2029.

While the filing doesn't explicitly state the use of proceeds, debt issuances of this nature are typically used to enhance liquidity, fund operations, refinance existing debt, or support general corporate purposes. Investors should look to other company communications or future filings for specific use of proceeds information.

The new notes are classified as senior unsecured debt obligations. They rank equally with the Company's other existing senior unsecured liabilities and senior to any future subordinated indebtedness.

The notes have fixed interest rates (3.125% for the 2024 Notes and 3.750% for the 2029 Notes) payable semi-annually. The 2024 Notes mature on April 18, 2024, and the 2029 Notes mature on April 18, 2029. The notes are subject to covenants restricting certain debt incurrence, sale and leaseback transactions, and mergers/acquisitions. AutoZone can redeem the notes, and there are provisions for repurchase upon a change of control.