01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 6, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) announced on February 5, 2024, that it has entered into underwriting agreements to conduct two offerings of senior notes: one in U.S. dollars totaling $1.175 billiona and another in Euros totaling €750 million.
These offerings are expected to close around February 8, 2024, subject to standard conditions. The primary purpose of these debt offerings is to refinance existing debt.
Specifically, the proceeds from the USD offering will be used to repay outstanding notes due in 2024 totaling approximately $1.873 billionb (3.363% and 3.734% notes), while the proceeds from the EUR offering will be used to repay outstanding notes due in 2024 totaling approximately $144 million (3.875% notes) and €750 million (3.363% notes). The company may use net proceeds temporarily for general corporate purposes pending their final application.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- BDX is raising a significant amount of capital through dual USD ($1.175 billion) and EUR (€750 million) senior notes offerings.
- The debt offerings are primarily aimed at refinancing existing BDX debt that matures in 2024.
- The 4.874% notes due 2029 and 5.110% notes due 2034 are being issued in the USD offering.
- The 3.519% notes due 2031 are being issued in the EUR offering.
- The offerings are expected to close on or about February 8, 2024, contingent on customary closing conditions.
- The refinancing strategy aims to manage BDX's debt maturity profile and potentially optimize interest expense.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of these debt offerings?
The primary purpose of these debt offerings is to refinance existing Becton, Dickinson and Company debt that matures in 2024. The proceeds will be used to repay outstanding notes with higher interest rates or upcoming maturity dates.
How much money is BDX raising in total?
Becton, Dickinson and Company is raising a combined total of $1.175 billion through the USD notes offering and €750 million through the EUR notes offering.
What is the expected closing date for these offerings?
The company expects the offerings to be completed on or about February 8, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
How will the proceeds from these offerings be used?
The net proceeds from the USD offering will be used to repay outstanding 3.363% Notes due 2024 ($998 million) and 3.734% Notes due 2024 ($875 million). The net proceeds from the EUR offering will be used to repay outstanding 3.875% Notes due 2024 ($144 million) and 3.363% Notes due 2024 (€750 million). Pending final application, proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes.
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