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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 9, 2014)

Reports
Material Agreements·Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 9, 2014
Period End
October 6, 2014
Security
CDNS
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K98

CDNS filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 98 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. FY2016 annual report10-K · Feb ’17Feb ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · May ’19May ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Jul ’21Jul ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Sep ’25Sep ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 9, 2014. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) filed an 8-K on October 8, 2014, reporting on the successful issuance and sale of $350.0 milliona in aggregate principal amount of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2024.

This transaction, which occurred on October 9, 2014, was executed under an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, among others, and was registered under a Form S-3 filing effective September 26, 2014. The net proceeds from this offering are intended to fund general corporate purposes.

The notes are unsecured and rank equally with existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. Cadence has the option to redeem the notes at certain conditions and prices before maturity, and is also subject to mandatory repurchase obligations in the event of a change of control. This debt issuance provides Cadence with capital for its operations and strategic initiatives, enhancing its financial flexibility.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. successfully issued $350.0 million in 4.375% Senior Notes due 2024.
  2. The offering closed on October 9, 2014, under an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.
  3. The notes are governed by an indenture with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as trustee.
  4. The debt issuance was registered under a Form S-3 filing, which became effective on September 26, 2014.
  5. The notes are unsecured and rank pari passu with other senior unsecured indebtedness.
  6. Cadence retains the option to redeem the notes prior to maturity under specified conditions, including a call premium based on the Treasury Rate.
  7. The company may be required to repurchase the notes upon a change of control triggering event.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What was the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

    The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report on Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s entry into a material definitive agreement concerning the issuance and sale of $350.0 million of its 4.375% Senior Notes due 2024.

  2. What are the terms of the newly issued Senior Notes?

    The notes bear a coupon of 4.375% per year, with interest payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15. They mature on October 15, 2024. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with Cadence's other unsecured senior indebtedness.

  3. Does Cadence have the ability to redeem these notes before maturity?

    Yes, Cadence has the option to redeem some or all of the notes at any time prior to July 15, 2024. The redemption price is the greater of 100% of the principal amount or the present value of remaining scheduled payments discounted at the Treasury Rate plus 30 basis points. Additionally, a change of control triggering event may require Cadence to repurchase the notes.

  4. What did Cadence use the proceeds from the note issuance for?

    While not explicitly detailed in this 8-K regarding the exact use of proceeds, such debt issuances are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include funding working capital, capital expenditures, research and development, or potential acquisitions, thereby enhancing overall financial flexibility.

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