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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report (Jan 24, 2001)

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Filing Date
Filed January 24, 2001
Period End
January 23, 2001
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ECL
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ECL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 144 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 24, 2001. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K report on January 23, 2001, to disclose the issuance of $150 milliona aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Notes due February 1, 2011.

These notes are being sold under the company's existing Shelf Registration Statement filed in 1996, as amended, indicating a routine capital-raising activity. The issuance is governed by an underwriting agreement, a terms agreement, and an amended and restated indenture, reflecting standard corporate debt financing procedures. This filing provides transparency on Ecolab's debt financing activities, specifically the terms and execution of this new note issuance.

Investors should note the coupon rate of 6.875%b and the maturity date of February 1, 2011. The report also references other related agreements and exhibits that provide further details on the terms and conditions of the notes and broader corporate agreements, including a master agreement with Henkel KgaA and a multicurrency credit agreement.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Ecolab Inc. issued $150 million of 6.875% Notes due February 1, 2011.
  2. The notes are being issued under the company's existing Shelf Registration Statement (File No. 333-14771).
  3. The issuance occurred on January 23, 2001, with an underwriting and terms agreement.
  4. The notes are governed by an Amended and Restated Indenture dated January 9, 2001.
  5. Key financial parties involved include Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Chase Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. as underwriters.
  6. The report references a Master Agreement with Henkel KgaA and an Amended Multicurrency Credit Agreement, suggesting ongoing strategic and financing activities.
  7. A calculation of the Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges is also included as an exhibit.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing for Ecolab Inc.?

    The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report a material event: the company's entry into an underwriting agreement and terms agreement for the sale of $150 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% Notes due February 1, 2011. This filing informs investors about the specifics of this debt issuance.

  2. What are the key terms of the newly issued notes?

    The notes have a principal amount of $150,000,000, bear a fixed interest rate of 6.875% per annum, and are due to mature on February 1, 2011. They are being issued under the company's existing Shelf Registration Statement.

  3. Are these notes being issued under a new debt program?

    No, the notes are being issued under Ecolab's existing Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed in 1996 and amended subsequently. This indicates that the company had pre-registered a certain amount of debt securities and is now utilizing a portion of that capacity for this specific issuance.

  4. What other significant agreements are referenced in this filing?

    The filing references several other agreements, including a Master Agreement with Henkel KgaA dated December 7, 2000, a Second Amended and Restated Stockholder's Agreement, and an Amended and Restated Multicurrency Credit Agreement dated December 13, 2000. These provide context for other significant corporate relationships and financing arrangements.

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