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FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Apr 11, 2013)

Filed April 11, 2013For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) filed an 8-K on April 11, 2013, to report on a significant debt issuance. The company successfully sold $250 million in 2.70% Notes due 2023 and $500 million in 4.10% Notes due 2043. This transaction was part of a broader effort to register these notes and related guarantees under a previously filed Form S-3 registration statement, allowing FedEx to access capital markets. From an investor's perspective, this filing indicates FedEx's proactive approach to managing its capital structure and funding its operations or strategic initiatives. The issuance of long-term debt suggests the company is securing financing at specific interest rates for future needs. Investors should note the aggregate principal amount of $750 million raised, which could be used for various corporate purposes such as debt repayment, capital expenditures, or acquisitions, potentially impacting the company's leverage and future profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1FedEx Corporation issued and sold a total of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
  • 2The issuance included $250 million of 2.70% Notes due 2023.
  • 3The issuance also included $500 million of 4.10% Notes due 2043.
  • 4The notes and related guarantees were registered under a Form S-3 registration statement (No. 333-183989).
  • 5This filing serves as notification of the completion of the debt offering and incorporation by reference of relevant legal documentation.
  • 6The filing details various exhibits including the Underwriting Agreement, Supplemental Indenture, forms of the notes, and legal opinions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the completion of FedEx Corporation's issuance and sale of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of notes, consisting of $250 million of 2.70% Notes due 2023 and $500 million of 4.10% Notes due 2043. It also served to incorporate by reference the exhibits related to this debt offering into the company's existing Form S-3 registration statement.

FedEx Corporation raised a total of $750 million through this debt issuance. This amount is comprised of $250 million from the 2.70% Notes due 2023 and $500 million from the 4.10% Notes due 2043.

FedEx issued two series of notes: 2.70% Notes due 2023 with an aggregate principal amount of $250 million, and 4.10% Notes due 2043 with an aggregate principal amount of $500 million. The filing includes exhibits detailing the terms and forms of these notes.

Registering the notes under a Form S-3 registration statement means that FedEx had already provided the SEC with certain ongoing financial and business information, allowing for a streamlined process to offer and sell these securities to the public. This filing formally incorporates the details of the executed offering into that registration.