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CONOCOPHILLIPS 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 8, 2008)

Filed May 8, 2008For Securities:COP

Summary

ConocoPhillips has announced a significant debt offering through an underwritten public sale of notes, totaling $1.5 billion across three distinct series: $400 million of 4.40% Notes due 2013, $500 million of 5.20% Notes due 2018, and $600 million of 5.90% Notes due 2038. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by ConocoPhillips Company (CPCo), indicating a strategic move to secure long-term financing. This issuance provides substantial capital for the company, likely to fund ongoing operations, capital expenditures, or other strategic initiatives, while offering investors fixed-income opportunities with varying maturity profiles and coupon rates. The filing includes the executed Terms Agreement with underwriters and the Indenture governing the debt issuance, along with forms of the notes. Investors should note the specific interest rates and maturity dates for each series of notes, as well as the guarantee provided by CPCo. This transaction reflects ConocoPhillips's approach to managing its capital structure and its commitment to maintaining financial flexibility in the energy market.

Key Highlights

  • 1ConocoPhillips is issuing $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  • 2The offering is divided into three tranches: $400 million of 4.40% Notes due 2013, $500 million of 5.20% Notes due 2018, and $600 million of 5.90% Notes due 2038.
  • 3All notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by ConocoPhillips Company (CPCo).
  • 4The issuance is being conducted through an underwritten public offering via a Terms Agreement dated May 5, 2008.
  • 5The proceeds from this offering will provide ConocoPhillips with significant capital for its operations and strategic activities.
  • 6The filing includes key documentation such as the Terms Agreement and the Indenture governing the notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces ConocoPhillips's entry into a Terms Agreement for a public offering of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of its senior notes, across three different maturity and interest rate series.

ConocoPhillips is issuing $400 million of 4.40% Notes due 2013, $500 million of 5.20% Notes due 2018, and $600 million of 5.90% Notes due 2038. All notes are guaranteed by ConocoPhillips Company (CPCo).

The issuance provides ConocoPhillips with $1.5 billion in new capital. This capital is likely intended to support ongoing business operations, fund capital expenditures, or pursue strategic growth opportunities, thereby enhancing the company's financial flexibility.

More detailed information can be found in the referenced prospectus supplement dated May 5, 2008, along with the related prospectus dated April 18, 2006. The filing also includes the Terms Agreement, the Indenture, and the forms of the Notes as exhibits.