What is the total amount of debt Lam Research issued in this offering?

Lam Research issued a total of $2 billion in senior unsecured notes through this public offering.

What are the specific terms and maturity dates of the notes issued?

The offering included $750 million of 1.900% Senior Notes due June 15, 2030, $750 million of 2.875% Senior Notes due June 15, 2050, and $500 million of 3.125% Senior Notes due June 15, 2060.

How will the proceeds from this debt issuance be used?

This 8-K filing does not specify the exact use of proceeds. Typically, proceeds from such offerings are used for general corporate purposes, which may include funding operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt.

What happens to these notes if there is a change of control at Lam Research?

In the event of a 'change of control triggering event' (defined as a change of control coupled with a below investment grade rating of the notes), Lam Research is required to make an offer to repurchase these notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

LRCX 8-K: Material Agreements & Financial Events

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Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) filed an 8-K on May 5, 2020, to announce the completion of a significant public offering of senior unsecured notes. The company raised a total of $2 billion by issuing three tranches of notes: $750 million of 1.900% Senior Notes due 2030, $750 million of 2.875% Senior Notes due 2050, and $500 million of 3.125% Senior Notes due 2060. These notes are issued under an Indenture and are ranked as senior unsecured obligations of the company, subordinate to any subsidiary debt and liabilities. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the material definitive agreement related to this debt issuance. The proceeds from this offering will likely be used for general corporate purposes, though the specific use is not detailed in this 8-K. Investors should note the long-term nature of these debt obligations, with maturities extending out to 2060, and the associated interest rates. The filing also details redemption provisions, including the possibility of early redemption at par plus a make-whole premium under certain conditions, and a mandatory repurchase offer at 101% of principal in the event of a change of control triggering event.

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1Lam Research completed a $2 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes on May 5, 2020.
2The offering consisted of $750M in 1.900% Senior Notes due 2030, $750M in 2.875% Senior Notes due 2050, and $500M in 3.125% Senior Notes due 2060.
3These notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with other existing senior unsecured debt.
4The notes are effectively subordinated to any existing or future indebtedness and liabilities of Lam Research's subsidiaries.
5The company can redeem the notes before maturity under specified conditions, potentially including a 'make-whole' premium.
6A change of control triggering event requires the company to make an offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of the principal amount.
7The filing incorporates by reference the Underwriting Agreement and the Fourth Supplemental Indenture, detailing the terms of the debt issuance.

LAM RESEARCH CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 5, 2020)

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