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Cboe Global Markets, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 29, 2017)

Filed June 29, 2017For Securities:CBOE

Summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (CBOE) has filed an 8-K report detailing a material definitive agreement related to a debt issuance. On June 29, 2017, the company successfully completed a public offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.950% Senior Notes due 2019. The primary use of the net proceeds from this offering was to repay outstanding amounts under the company's existing term loan facility. This issuance represents a significant financing event for Cboe, allowing them to manage their debt structure by refinancing existing obligations with new, lower-cost debt. Investors should note the specific terms of these senior unsecured notes, including their maturity date, interest rate, and provisions for redemption or repurchase in the event of a change of control. The company also entered into a customary Underwriting Agreement with the representatives of the underwriters.

Key Highlights

  • 1Cboe Global Markets, Inc. issued $300 million in 1.950% Senior Notes due 2019.
  • 2The net proceeds from the note issuance were used to repay outstanding amounts under the company's term loan facility.
  • 3The Senior Notes mature on June 28, 2019.
  • 4The notes bear a fixed interest rate of 1.950% per annum, payable semi-annually.
  • 5The notes are unsecured and rank equally with other senior unsecured indebtedness.
  • 6Cboe has the option to redeem the notes at a premium and may be required to repurchase them upon a Change of Control Triggering Event.
  • 7A customary Underwriting Agreement was executed with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces Cboe Global Markets, Inc.'s entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically the issuance of $300 million in Senior Notes due 2019.

The net proceeds from the issuance of these Senior Notes will be used to repay amounts outstanding under Cboe's existing term loan facility.

The notes have a principal amount of $300 million, mature on June 28, 2019, and carry a fixed interest rate of 1.950% per annum, payable semi-annually. They are unsecured obligations of the company.

Yes, Cboe has the option to redeem some or all of the notes at a redemption price that includes a make-whole premium. Additionally, the company may be required to offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of their principal amount if a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs.