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COMCAST CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 26, 2010)

Reports
Other Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed February 26, 2010
Period End
February 24, 2010
Securities
CMCSACCZ
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K167

CMCSA filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 167 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed February 26, 2010. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) filed an 8-K report on February 26, 2010, to announce the upcoming consummation of a significant debt offering.

The company expects to issue and sell $1.4 billiona in 5.15% Notes due 2020 and $1.0 billion in 6.40% Notes due 2040, totaling $2.4 billion in aggregate principal amount. These notes are guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by key subsidiaries, including Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. The offering is being conducted under Comcast's existing Form S-3 registration statement and a prospectus supplement dated February 24, 2010.

This debt issuance is a material event for investors as it impacts the company's capital structure, leverage, and future interest expenses. Investors should note the specific maturity dates and coupon rates of the new notes, which provide insights into the company's financing strategy and cost of debt.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Comcast Corporation plans to issue $2.4 billion in new debt, consisting of $1.4 billion of 5.15% Notes due 2020 and $1.0 billion of 6.40% Notes due 2040.
  2. The debt offering is expected to be consummated on March 1, 2010.
  3. The new notes will be guaranteed by several key Comcast subsidiaries, including Comcast Cable Communications, LLC.
  4. The issuance is made under Comcast's existing Form S-3 registration statement.
  5. A prospectus supplement dated February 24, 2010, provides details on the offering.
  6. The filing includes various exhibits related to the terms of the notes, legal opinions, and consents.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    This 8-K filing announces Comcast's intention to issue and sell $2.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of new debt notes and provides information regarding the terms and expected closing date of this offering.

  2. How much debt is Comcast issuing, and what are the terms?

    Comcast is issuing two series of notes: $1.4 billion of 5.15% Notes due 2020 and $1.0 billion of 6.40% Notes due 2040.

  3. Who guarantees these new notes?

    The notes are guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC, Comcast MO Group, Inc., and Comcast MO of Delaware, LLC.

  4. When will this debt offering be finalized?

    Comcast expects to consummate the issuance and sale of these notes on March 1, 2010.

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