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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 14, 2020)

Filed May 14, 2020For Securities:HONHONIV

Summary

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) filed an 8-K on May 14, 2020, primarily to disclose information related to a proposed offering of senior notes. This filing supplements their prior disclosures regarding a Delayed Draw Term Loan Agreement entered into on March 26, 2020. Honeywell intends to permanently reduce the undrawn commitments under this loan facility by an amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the new senior notes being offered. The company also confirms its commitment to draw the remaining full amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loan by June 26, 2020. Additionally, the filing incorporates an updated risk factor concerning concentrations of credit, counterparty, and market risk. This updated disclosure specifically addresses the potential impact of a significant counterparty's financial distress, referencing Garrett Motion Inc. as an example and its ability to fulfill obligations under an indemnification agreement with Honeywell. Investors should note that these disclosures are part of a larger offering and should be read in conjunction with Honeywell's other SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Honeywell is filing a preliminary prospectus supplement for a proposed senior notes offering.
  • 2The company plans to permanently reduce its Delayed Draw Term Loan commitments by the amount of the new notes issued.
  • 3Honeywell commits to drawing the full remaining balance of the Delayed Draw Term Loan by June 26, 2020.
  • 4An updated risk factor highlights concentrations of credit, counterparty, and market risk.
  • 5The filing specifically references the potential impact of Garrett Motion Inc.'s financial condition on Honeywell.
  • 6This 8-K serves to supplement information previously disclosed in the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
  • 7The information is presented in the context of a securities offering and should be read with other SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to supplement disclosures related to Honeywell's financing activities, specifically a proposed offering of senior notes and its Delayed Draw Term Loan facility. It also updates the company's risk factors.

Honeywell intends to use the proceeds from the senior notes offering to permanently reduce its Delayed Draw Term Loan commitments by an amount equal to the principal of the notes issued. The company will still draw the full remaining amount of the loan by June 26, 2020.

The filing highlights the risk associated with concentrations of credit, counterparty, and market risk. It specifically mentions Garrett Motion Inc. and its financial health as a potential concern due to an indemnification and reimbursement agreement between Honeywell and a Garrett subsidiary.

This filing itself does not indicate financial trouble for Honeywell. It is providing transparency on its financing plans (offering new debt) and updating its risk disclosures, a common practice, especially during periods of economic uncertainty or significant corporate actions. The mention of Garrett's going concern issues is an example to illustrate a broader risk category.