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CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 9, 2024)

Filed May 9, 2024For Securities:ED

Summary

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) subsidiary, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY), has announced the successful sale of $1.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of new debt securities. This issuance includes $400 million of 5.375% Debentures maturing in 2034 and $1 billion of 5.70% Debentures maturing in 2054. The offerings were made under an underwriting agreement with a syndicate of major financial institutions and were registered under the Securities Act of 1933. This significant debt issuance likely aims to fund CECONY's ongoing capital expenditures, refinance existing debt, and maintain its robust infrastructure. Investors should note the specific coupon rates and maturity dates, which reflect current market conditions and the company's long-term financing strategy. The successful placement of this debt underscores investor confidence in CECONY's financial stability and its critical role in providing essential utility services.

Key Highlights

  • 1CECONY successfully issued $1.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of new debentures.
  • 2The issuance comprises $400 million of 5.375% Debentures due 2034.
  • 3The issuance also includes $1 billion of 5.70% Debentures due 2054.
  • 4The debentures were issued under an underwriting agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
  • 5The debt issuance was registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
  • 6This action is typical for utility companies to fund capital expenditures and refinance debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

CECONY issued a total of $1.4 billion in aggregate principal amount of debentures.

The issuance includes $400 million of 5.375% Debentures due 2034 and $1 billion of 5.70% Debentures due 2054.

While not explicitly stated in this filing, utility companies like CECONY typically issue debt to finance significant capital investments in infrastructure, meet operational needs, and potentially refinance older, higher-interest debt.

The underwriters included Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, acting as representatives.