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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 3, 2015)

Filed February 3, 2015For Securities:MU

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) on February 3, 2015, announces the successful issuance of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2023. The offering was conducted through a purchase agreement with several initial purchasers, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse, and was made to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and non-U.S. persons outside the U.S. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds for the retirement or repurchase of existing convertible notes and other debt, as well as for general corporate purposes, indicating a strategic move to optimize its capital structure. The indenture governing these notes establishes a maturity date of August 1, 2023, with semi-annual interest payments. It also outlines conditions for early redemption, including a make-whole provision before February 1, 2018, and declining call prices thereafter. Notably, the company can redeem up to 35% of the notes using proceeds from equity offerings before February 1, 2018. Furthermore, the indenture includes covenants restricting the company's ability to incur additional liens, debt, or engage in significant asset dispositions, and specifies events of default that could trigger accelerated repayment obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Micron Technology Inc. priced $1 billion of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2023.
  • 2Proceeds are intended for the repurchase or retirement of convertible notes and other debt, and general corporate purposes.
  • 3The notes mature on August 1, 2023, with semi-annual interest payments.
  • 4The company has the option to redeem the notes early, with specific terms and conditions, including a 'make-whole' premium before February 1, 2018.
  • 5A provision allows redemption of up to 35% of the notes with equity offering proceeds prior to February 1, 2018.
  • 6The indenture includes covenants that restrict the incurrence of additional debt, liens, and significant asset sales.
  • 7The agreement includes standard representations, warranties, covenants, and indemnification for the initial purchasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Micron Technology intends to use the net proceeds from this $1 billion debt offering primarily to retire or repurchase existing convertible notes and other debt, as well as for general corporate purposes. This suggests a strategy to manage its debt profile and potentially reduce interest expenses.

The Senior Notes have a principal amount of $1 billion, bear an annual interest rate of 5.25%, and mature on August 1, 2023. Interest will be paid semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 each year, with the first payment due on August 1, 2015.

Yes, the indenture governing these notes includes covenants that restrict Micron and its domestic restricted subsidiaries from creating or incurring certain liens, entering into sale and lease-back transactions, and creating, assuming, incurring, or guaranteeing additional indebtedness. It also restricts significant mergers or asset transfers.

If Micron experiences specified 'change of control triggering events,' it is obligated to offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.