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EOG RESOURCES INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 21, 2024)

Filed November 21, 2024For Securities:EOG

Summary

EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) has announced the successful completion of a $1 billion underwritten public offering of 5.650% Senior Notes due December 1, 2054. This offering, finalized on November 21, 2024, provides EOG with significant long-term capital. The Notes are senior, unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other unsecured and unsubordinated debt, but are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiary obligations. Investors should note that EOG retains the option to redeem these Notes at a make-whole price prior to June 1, 2054, and at par thereafter, offering the company flexibility in managing its debt structure. The proceeds from this offering will likely be used for general corporate purposes, potentially including funding future growth initiatives or general operational needs, although specific use of proceeds is not detailed in this filing. The transaction was underwritten by a syndicate of major financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed a $1 billion public offering of 5.650% Senior Notes due December 1, 2054.
  • 2The Notes are senior, unsecured, and unsubordinated obligations of EOG.
  • 3The offering matures in 30 years (December 1, 2054).
  • 4EOG has the option to redeem the Notes at a make-whole price before June 1, 2054, and at par thereafter.
  • 5The Notes are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiary debt.
  • 6The offering was underwritten by a syndicate including J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo Securities.
  • 7The Notes were registered under a Form S-3 shelf registration statement filed on December 16, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the filing does not explicitly state the use of proceeds, debt offerings of this nature are typically for general corporate purposes. This could include funding capital expenditures, acquisitions, working capital needs, or refinancing existing debt. Investors should refer to EOG's subsequent filings for more detailed information on capital allocation.

The 5.650% Senior Notes due 2054 are EOG's senior, unsecured obligations. They rank equally with all other existing unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. However, they are effectively subordinated to any secured debt EOG may have, to the extent of the collateral value, and are structurally subordinated to any debt or obligations of EOG's subsidiaries.

EOG has the flexibility to redeem the Notes. Prior to the 'Par Call Date' of June 1, 2054, EOG can redeem them at a 'make-whole' redemption price, plus accrued interest. On or after June 1, 2054, EOG can redeem the Notes at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest.

Yes, the filing indicates that some of the underwriters and their affiliates have engaged in, and may continue to engage in, investment banking, commercial banking, and other commercial dealings with EOG in the ordinary course of business. They may also hold EOG securities and provide investment recommendations.