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NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 13, 2007)

Filed June 13, 2007For Securities:NEENEE-PNNEE-PSNEE-PTNEE-PWNEE-PVNEE-PU

Summary

This 8-K filing from NextEra Energy Inc. (formerly FPL Group, Inc.) reports on a significant debt issuance by its wholly-owned subsidiary, FPL Group Capital Inc. On June 12, 2007, FPL Group Capital successfully sold $400 million in Series C Junior Subordinated Debentures due in 2067. These debentures initially carry a fixed interest rate of 6.65% per year, payable semi-annually, and will transition to a floating rate based on three-month LIBOR plus 212.5 basis points, reset quarterly, starting in June 2017. The debentures are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the parent company, FPL Group, Inc. The filing serves to report exhibits related to this offering, including officer's certificates, a replacement capital covenant, and legal opinions from counsel. This action reflects the company's strategy to raise capital through long-term debt to support its ongoing operations and growth initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1FPL Group Capital Inc. (a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc., now NextEra Energy Inc.) issued $400 million in Series C Junior Subordinated Debentures.
  • 2The debentures have a maturity date of 2067, indicating a long-term financing strategy.
  • 3Initial interest rate is fixed at 6.65% per annum, payable semi-annually.
  • 4Starting in June 2017, interest will convert to a floating rate: 3-month LIBOR plus 212.5 basis points, reset quarterly.
  • 5The debentures are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, FPL Group, Inc., on a subordinated basis.
  • 6The filing is an 8-K report detailing an 'Other Event' related to this debt issuance.
  • 7Key exhibits filed include officer's certificates, a replacement capital covenant, and legal opinions from counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report an 'Other Event' concerning the sale of $400 million in Series C Junior Subordinated Debentures by FPL Group Capital Inc., a subsidiary of FPL Group, Inc. (now NextEra Energy Inc.). The filing includes necessary exhibits related to this debt issuance.

The Series C Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2067 were issued with a face value of $400 million. They carry an initial fixed interest rate of 6.65% per year, paid semi-annually. From June 15, 2017, the interest rate will become variable, pegged to three-month LIBOR plus 212.5 basis points, and will be reset and paid quarterly.

Yes, the Series C Junior Subordinated Debentures are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the parent company, FPL Group, Inc. (now NextEra Energy Inc.). This provides an additional layer of credit support for the debenture holders.

'Junior Subordinated' indicates the debt's priority in the event of bankruptcy or liquidation. It ranks below senior debt but above equity. In this case, it means that holders of these debentures would be paid after senior debtholders but before common shareholders if FPL Group Capital or FPL Group were to be liquidated.