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ECOLAB INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 24, 2020)

Filed March 24, 2020For Securities:ECL

Summary

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on March 24, 2020, detailing the completion of a public offering of $500 million in 4.800% Notes due 2030. This offering was executed under an underwriting agreement with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, acting as representatives for the underwriters. The proceeds from this debt issuance are intended to provide Ecolab with additional capital, likely to support its operations or strategic initiatives. The notes carry a fixed interest rate of 4.800% per annum, payable semi-annually, and mature on March 24, 2030. The filing also outlines key provisions of the indenture, including customary covenants that restrict the company's ability to incur liens and engage in sale and leaseback transactions, as well as a change of control provision requiring a repurchase offer at 101% of the principal amount under specific circumstances.

Key Highlights

  • 1Ecolab Inc. completed a $500 million offering of 4.800% Notes due 2030.
  • 2The offering was conducted through an underwriting agreement with Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan.
  • 3The notes mature on March 24, 2030, with semi-annual interest payments.
  • 4The issuance was made under Ecolab's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
  • 5The Indenture includes covenants that limit the incurrence of liens and sale-leaseback transactions.
  • 6A change of control provision requires a tender offer at 101% of principal if specific events occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the completion of Ecolab's public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.800% Notes due 2030. It details the key terms of the notes, the underwriting agreement, and the associated indenture.

The Notes have a principal amount of $500 million, bear a fixed interest rate of 4.800% per annum, payable semi-annually on March 24 and September 24. The notes mature on March 24, 2030.

The Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of Ecolab and its subsidiaries to incur liens on certain properties, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, and transfer certain assets to unrestricted subsidiaries. These are standard protective covenants for bondholders.

In the event of certain change of control events as described in the Indenture, Ecolab is required to offer to repurchase the Notes from holders at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.