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BOEING CO 8-K Report (Feb 11, 2003)

Filed February 11, 2003For Securities:BABA-PA

Summary

This Boeing Company 8-K filing from February 2003 primarily concerns the company's financial activities related to debt offerings. The core of the report details exhibits filed in conjunction with a registration statement on Form S-3, indicating Boeing's intent to issue new debt securities. Specifically, it references underwriting agreements and forms of notes for $600 million in 5 1/8% notes due in 2013 and $400 million in 6 1/8% notes due in 2033. For investors, this filing signals Boeing's proactive management of its capital structure and its ability to access debt markets. The specific terms of the notes, including coupon rates and maturity dates, provide insight into the cost of borrowing and the company's long-term financial strategy. The incorporation by reference into a Form S-3 registration statement suggests these debt offerings were either recently completed or are in the process of being finalized, offering a snapshot of Boeing's funding activities at that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Boeing is filing exhibits related to a debt offering under a Form S-3 registration statement.
  • 2The company is issuing $600,000,000 in 5 1/8% Notes due February 15, 2013.
  • 3The company is also issuing $400,000,000 in 6 1/8% Notes due February 15, 2033.
  • 4Underwriting agreements with Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. are referenced.
  • 5Legal opinions from Piper Rudnick are included as exhibits.
  • 6The filing indicates Boeing's active management of its debt and capital structure.
  • 7This filing serves as an update regarding the company's financing activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose exhibits related to Boeing's debt offerings, specifically the terms and agreements associated with the issuance of new notes. These exhibits are being filed in conjunction with a registration statement on Form S-3.

Boeing is issuing two series of notes: $600 million in 5 1/8% Notes due February 15, 2013, and $400 million in 6 1/8% Notes due February 15, 2033.

The underwriters for this offering include Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., acting as Representatives of the Underwriters.

Incorporating these exhibits by reference into a Form S-3 registration statement means that the information contained within these exhibits is considered part of the broader registration statement, which is used to offer securities to the public. This allows Boeing to efficiently register the securities being offered.