Summary
Danaher Corporation, through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Danaher European Finance Company ehf, has successfully issued €500,000,000 in 4.5% guaranteed notes due July 22, 2013. This private placement, conducted outside the U.S. to non-U.S. investors, aims to raise approximately €496,000,000 in net proceeds. These funds are earmarked for reducing Danaher's outstanding commercial paper and for general corporate purposes, indicating a strategic move to manage its debt structure and enhance financial flexibility. The issuance is backed by an unconditional guarantee from the parent company, Danaher Corporation, ensuring timely payment of all obligations related to the notes. The notes are unsecured and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Investors should note that these notes are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to regulations governing offerings outside the United States. The terms include customary events of default and a provision for redemption in the event of a change of control, providing certain protections to noteholders.
Key Highlights
- 1Danaher Corporation subsidiary issued €500 million of 4.5% guaranteed notes due July 22, 2013.
- 2The offering was a private placement outside the U.S. to non-U.S. investors.
- 3Net proceeds are expected to be approximately €496 million, to be used for paying down commercial paper and general corporate purposes.
- 4Danaher Corporation provides an unconditional guarantee for the notes.
- 5The notes are unsecured obligations and will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
- 6The issuance is made in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act and is not registered in the U.S.
- 7The notes contain provisions for redemption in case of withholding taxes or a change of control of Danaher.