What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce and provide details regarding Dominion Resources, Inc.'s issuance of $685 million in Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes due 2054. It makes public the underwriting agreement and the supplemental indenture governing these notes, which is a standard reporting requirement for significant debt offerings.

What are Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes?

Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes are a type of debt instrument that ranks lower in priority of payment and lien than senior debt. The 'enhanced' designation might imply certain features or covenants that differ from standard junior subordinated notes, though specific details would be found within the referenced indenture documents.

How does this debt issuance impact Dominion's financial position?

This issuance adds $685 million in long-term debt to Dominion's balance sheet. While it provides capital for the company's operations or future investments, it also increases the company's leverage and future interest payment obligations. Investors should review the company's subsequent financial reports for a full understanding of the impact.

Where can I find more detailed information about these notes?

More detailed information can be found in the exhibits filed with this 8-K, specifically the Underwriting Agreement (Exhibit 1.1) and the Seventh Supplemental Indenture (Exhibit 4.3). Investors may also refer to the company's other SEC filings, such as its Annual Reports (10-K) and Quarterly Reports (10-Q), for broader financial context and discussions of its debt structure.

D 8-K SEC Disclosure — Oct 3, 2014

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Dominion Resources, Inc. (now Dominion Energy, Inc.) filed an 8-K on October 2, 2014, to report on the issuance of $685 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2014 Series A Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes due 2054. This offering was conducted under a shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC. The purpose of this filing is to provide investors with the details of this new debt issuance, including the underwriting agreement and the supplemental indenture governing these notes.

Key Highlights

1Dominion Resources, Inc. successfully priced an offering of $685 million in Enhanced Junior Subordinated Notes.
2The notes are due in 2054, indicating a long-term financing strategy.
3The offering was made through an underwriting agreement with several prominent financial institutions, including Barclays Capital Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co LLC, UBS Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
4These notes were issued under a shelf registration statement (Form S-3, File No. 333-79213), indicating prior SEC review and availability for delayed offerings.
5The issuance is further detailed by the Seventh Supplemental Indenture to the company's Junior Subordinated Indenture II.
6The filing includes exhibits such as the Underwriting Agreement, the Seventh Supplemental Indenture, and legal opinions concerning the notes.

DOMINION ENERGY, INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 3, 2014)

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