Summary
Eversource Energy (ES) filed an 8-K on March 15, 2016, to report the issuance of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. This issuance consists of two tranches: $250 million in Series I Notes due 2021, carrying a 2.50% annual interest rate, and $250 million in Series J Notes due 2026, with a 3.35% annual interest rate. The notes are unsecured obligations of the company and were issued under an indenture supplemented by a seventh supplemental indenture dated March 1, 2016. This financing event signals Eversource Energy's proactive approach to managing its capital structure and funding needs. The issuance of long-term debt at these interest rates, particularly the 2021 notes at 2.50%, could be viewed favorably by investors, suggesting access to capital at competitive rates. Investors should monitor how these new funds are deployed and their impact on the company's leverage and overall financial health.
Key Highlights
- 1Eversource Energy issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes on March 10, 2016.
- 2The issuance includes $250 million of Series I Notes due 2021, with a 2.50% annual interest rate.
- 3The issuance also includes $250 million of Series J Notes due 2026, with a 3.35% annual interest rate.
- 4The Notes are unsecured obligations of Eversource Energy.
- 5The Notes were issued under a Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated March 1, 2016, supplementing a 2002 Indenture.
- 6Interest payments for both note series are semi-annual, due on March 15 and September 15, beginning September 15, 2016.
- 7The filing includes the Underwriting Agreement and Indentures as exhibits, providing details on the terms of the issuance.