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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 8-K Report, Financial Obligation (Nov 2, 2022)

Filed November 2, 2022For Securities:HONHONIV

Summary

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) filed an 8-K on November 2, 2022, to report the completion of a significant public offering of senior notes. The company issued €1 billion in 4.125% Senior Notes due 2034 and a combined $2.0 billion in U.S. Dollar denominated notes, consisting of $400 million in 4.850% Senior Notes due 2024, $500 million in 4.950% Senior Notes due 2028, and $1.1 billion in 5.000% Senior Notes due 2033. This offering was conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement and utilizes an established indenture framework. This debt issuance represents a strategic move by Honeywell to raise capital, likely for general corporate purposes, refinancing existing debt, or funding future growth initiatives. Investors should note the aggregate principal amount raised, totaling approximately $3.3 billion (converting the Euro notes at a then-current exchange rate), and the varying interest rates and maturity dates across the different tranches. The specific use of proceeds is not detailed in this filing, but the successful completion of such a large offering indicates strong market confidence in Honeywell's financial stability and creditworthiness.

Key Highlights

  • 1Honeywell completed a public offering of new senior notes on November 2, 2022.
  • 2The offering included €1,000,000,000 of 4.125% Senior Notes due 2034.
  • 3The offering also included $2,000,000,000 in U.S. Dollar notes: $400M (4.850% due 2024), $500M (4.950% due 2028), and $1.1B (5.000% due 2033).
  • 4The notes were issued under Honeywell's Form S-3 shelf registration statement.
  • 5The issuance is governed by the Company's existing Indenture with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
  • 6The filing serves as notification of a direct financial obligation being incurred by the company.
  • 7Legal opinions and consents from Honeywell's Deputy General Counsel regarding the notes are included as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honeywell raised approximately €1 billion and $2 billion in this public offering. The total U.S. Dollar equivalent depends on the exchange rate at the time of conversion, but it represents a substantial capital raise for the company.

The new notes have the following terms: €1,000,000,000 of 4.125% Senior Notes due 2034, $400,000,000 of 4.850% Senior Notes due 2024, $500,000,000 of 4.950% Senior Notes due 2028, and $1,100,000,000 of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2033.

This 8-K filing reports the incurrence of a direct financial obligation. While the specific use of proceeds is not detailed in this filing, such offerings are typically used for general corporate purposes, refinancing existing debt, funding capital expenditures, or pursuing strategic acquisitions.

This filing itself does not directly address the impact on Honeywell's credit rating. However, the successful issuance of a large volume of debt at specified rates generally reflects the market's perception of the company's creditworthiness at the time of the offering. Investors may wish to consult rating agency reports for formal assessments.