01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 15, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Booking Holdings Inc. has filed an 8-K report detailing the issuance and sale of a significant amount of senior unsecured notes denominated in Euros.
The company successfully raised €3.5 billion across four tranches: €750 million of 4.000%a Senior Notes due 2026, €750 million of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2029, €1 billion of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2031, and €1 billion of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2034. This offering was conducted through a registered public offering with an underwriting agreement in place and pursuant to the company's existing shelf registration statement. The issuance of these notes represents a material definitive agreement and a direct financial obligation for Booking Holdings.
The notes are general senior unsecured obligations of the company, ranking equally with other senior unsecured obligations. The company has appointed agents for paying, transfer, and registrar services. This move indicates a strategy to secure long-term financing, likely for general corporate purposes, potential acquisitions, or to refinance existing debt, and provides a clear overview of the company's debt structure and maturity profile for investors.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Booking Holdings Inc. issued €3.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
- The notes are split into four series: 4.000% due 2026 (€750M), 4.250% due 2029 (€750M), 4.500% due 2031 (€1B), and 4.750% due 2034 (€1B).
- The offering was a registered public offering conducted under the company's shelf registration statement.
- The notes are general senior unsecured obligations of the company.
- The filing details the specific interest rates, maturity dates, and redemption provisions for each series of notes.
- Customary events of default are included in the indenture governing the notes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of debt Booking Holdings issued in this offering?
Booking Holdings Inc. issued a total of €3.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes.
What are the interest rates and maturity dates for the new notes?
The new notes have the following terms: 4.000% Senior Notes due November 15, 2026 (€750 million); 4.250% Senior Notes due May 15, 2029 (€750 million); 4.500% Senior Notes due November 15, 2031 (€1 billion); and 4.750% Senior Notes due November 15, 2034 (€1 billion).
Are these notes secured or unsecured?
The Senior Notes are the Company’s general senior unsecured obligations, meaning they are not backed by specific collateral and rank equally with other unsecured debt of the company.
Why would Booking Holdings issue Euro-denominated debt?
Issuing debt in Euros can help Booking Holdings manage currency risk if a significant portion of its revenues or operational costs are in Euros. It also allows the company to access European capital markets and potentially benefit from favorable interest rates or investor demand in that region.
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