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Motorola Solutions, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 15, 2012)

Filed May 15, 2012For Securities:MSI

Summary

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has filed a Form 8-K to report the closing of its public underwritten offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2022. This offering, which closed on May 15, 2012, was conducted under an Underwriting Agreement dated May 8, 2012, with major financial institutions including Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serving as representatives for the underwriters. This financing action indicates the company's strategy to raise capital through debt issuance. Investors should note the interest rate of 3.750% and the ten-year maturity of these senior notes, which could impact the company's leverage and interest expense. The filing provides details on the offering, the associated underwriting agreement, an officer's certificate, and a specimen note, all of which are incorporated by reference and available as exhibits to the report.

Key Highlights

  • 1Closing of a $750 million public offering of 3.750% Senior Notes due 2022.
  • 2The offering was underwritten by a syndicate led by Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.
  • 3The Senior Notes have a maturity date in 2022.
  • 4The issuance was made under a registration statement on Form S-3, indicating prior SEC review and approval for debt offerings.
  • 5This filing provides investors with details on the terms of the new debt issuance and related agreements.
  • 6The company has incorporated key documents like the Underwriting Agreement and Officer Certificate as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the successful closing of Motorola Solutions, Inc.'s public underwritten offering of $750 million in 3.750% Senior Notes due 2022.

The Senior Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $750 million, bear an annual interest rate of 3.750%, and mature in 2022.

The offering was underwritten by a syndicate of underwriters, with Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acting as the representatives for the several underwriters.

The inclusion of these exhibits provides investors with direct access to the legal and financial terms governing the debt issuance. It allows for a more thorough review of the covenants, conditions, and obligations associated with the $750 million Senior Notes offering.