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MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 3, 2020)

Filed June 3, 2020For Securities:MCHPMCHPP

Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) filed an 8-K on June 3, 2020, detailing significant financing activities. The company successfully closed offerings for both $1.0 billion in 2.670% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 and $1.2 billion in 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025. These issuances were part of a broader financial strategy that included repaying a $615 million bridge loan and financing cash components for the exchange of convertible senior subordinated notes. The secured notes are backed by a first-lien security interest on substantially all tangible and intangible assets of the company and its guarantors, pari passu with existing senior credit facilities. The unsecured notes are guaranteed by the same subsidiary guarantors. These transactions aim to optimize the company's capital structure, extend debt maturities, and provide ongoing financial flexibility for general corporate purposes.

Key Highlights

  • 1MCHP issued $1.0 billion of 2.670% Senior Secured Notes due 2023.
  • 2MCHP issued $1.2 billion of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025.
  • 3Proceeds from these offerings were used to repay the $615 million 364-Day Senior Secured Bridge Credit Facility.
  • 4A portion of the proceeds, along with other funds, were used to finance cash consideration for convertible note exchanges.
  • 5The Senior Secured Notes are secured by a first-lien on substantially all assets of the company and its guarantors.
  • 6The Senior Notes are guaranteed by subsidiary guarantors.
  • 7The company continues to use remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential revolving credit facility repayments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose was to refinance existing debt, specifically repaying the $615 million bridge loan, and to fund a portion of the cash consideration for exchanging outstanding convertible senior subordinated notes due 2025 and 2027. Remaining proceeds are allocated for general corporate purposes, including potentially reducing the revolving credit facility balance.

The 2.670% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 are secured by a first-lien on substantially all of Microchip's tangible and intangible assets, on par with existing senior credit facilities. The 4.250% Senior Notes due 2025 are unsecured but are guaranteed by Microchip's subsidiary guarantors.

The Senior Secured Notes due 2023 have a maturity date of September 1, 2023, and carry an interest rate of 2.670% per annum. The Senior Notes due 2025 mature on September 1, 2025, and bear an interest rate of 4.250% per annum.

Yes, both the Secured Note Indenture and the Unsecured Note Indenture contain covenants that restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to create liens, enter into sale and lease-back transactions, sell collateral securing the secured notes, and to consolidate, merge, or transfer substantially all of their assets. These covenants are subject to specified limitations and exceptions.