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Motorola Solutions, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 24, 2021)

Filed May 24, 2021For Securities:MSI

Summary

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI) has announced the successful closing of a public underwritten offering of $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.750% senior notes due 2031. This offering, which was registered under the Securities Act of 1933, signifies a strategic move by the company to strengthen its financial position and manage its debt obligations. The net proceeds from this offering are earmarked for general corporate purposes. Notably, a portion of these proceeds will be utilized to redeem all outstanding 3.500% senior notes due March 1, 2023, amounting to approximately $324 million. This proactive debt management strategy indicates a focus on optimizing the company's capital structure and potentially reducing future interest expenses.

Key Highlights

  • 1Closed a $850 million public offering of 2.750% senior notes due 2031.
  • 2Net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes.
  • 3A portion of the proceeds will be used to redeem $324 million of 3.500% senior notes due March 1, 2023.
  • 4The redemption of the 2023 notes will occur on June 10, 2021.
  • 5This offering is part of the company's ongoing debt management strategy.
  • 6The offering was made under a registration statement on Form S-3.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the closing of Motorola Solutions' public offering of $850 million in senior notes due 2031 and details the intended use of the proceeds, including the redemption of a portion of their outstanding debt.

The net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying, redeeming, or repurchasing outstanding indebtedness. Specifically, the company plans to use a portion to redeem all of its $324 million in 3.500% senior notes due March 1, 2023.

By redeeming these notes before their maturity and replacing them with new, lower-interest notes (2.750% vs 3.500%), Motorola Solutions is likely aiming to reduce its overall interest expense and optimize its capital structure.

The new senior notes have an aggregate principal amount of $850,000,000, bear an interest rate of 2.750% per annum, and are due in 2031.