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

Reports
Material Agreements·Financial Events·Other Events+1
Filing Date
Filed March 24, 2020
Period End
March 20, 2020
Security
ECL
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K144

ECL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 144 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’19Feb ’19
  2. Restructuring8-K · Feb ’21Feb ’21
  3. Restructuring8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · May ’26May ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed March 24, 2020. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) filed an 8-K on March 24, 2020, detailing the completion of a public offering of $500 milliona 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%b 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.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

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

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?

    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.

  2. What are the key financial terms of the new notes?

    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.

  3. What are some of the restrictions placed on Ecolab by the Indenture?

    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.

  4. What happens if there is a change of control at Ecolab?

    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.

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