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MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 10, 2015)

Filed March 10, 2015For Securities:MCO

Summary

Moody's Corporation (MCO) filed an 8-K on March 9, 2015, to report on the closing of its €500 million issuance of 1.75% Senior Notes due 2027. The offering, which was previously announced, involved an underwriting agreement with several representatives, including J.P. Morgan Securities plc. The net proceeds from this issuance are earmarked for general corporate purposes, which may include funding working capital, capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions, debt repayment, and share repurchases. The filing also details the terms of the notes, including their fixed annual interest rate, maturity date, and provisions for redemption by Moody's or potential put options for holders in the event of a change of control. Covenants within the indenture restrict Moody's and its subsidiaries from incurring certain liens, engaging in sale and leaseback transactions, or undertaking significant mergers or asset sales without meeting specific conditions. This debt issuance provides Moody's with financial flexibility for various strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Moody's Corporation completed the issuance of €500 million in 1.75% Senior Notes due March 9, 2027.
  • 2Net proceeds from the note offering are designated for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt repayment, and stock repurchases.
  • 3The notes bear a fixed annual interest rate of 1.75%.
  • 4Moody's has the option to redeem the notes prior to maturity, subject to specific premium conditions.
  • 5Holders of the notes may have the option to require Moody's to repurchase the notes upon a 'Change of Control Triggering Event'.
  • 6The indenture governing the notes includes covenants that limit the incurrence of liens and sale and leaseback transactions.
  • 7Events of default, including material debt defaults or acceleration of indebtedness exceeding $50 million, can lead to the notes becoming immediately due and payable.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing was primarily made to report the closing of Moody's Corporation's issuance and sale of €500 million in 1.75% Senior Notes due 2027. It provides details on the terms of the notes, the accompanying indenture, and the intended use of the proceeds.

The net proceeds from the offering are intended for general corporate purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, funding working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or investments in businesses/assets, redemption and repayment of other indebtedness, and repurchases of Moody's common stock.

The notes have a principal amount of €500 million, a fixed interest rate of 1.75% per year, and mature on March 9, 2027. Interest is payable annually on March 9th, commencing in 2016. The company has redemption options under certain conditions, and noteholders may have a put option in case of a change of control.

Yes, the indenture governing the notes contains covenants that limit the ability of Moody's and certain subsidiaries to incur or create liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, and to consolidate or merge with another entity or sell substantially all of its assets.