What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing is primarily to report two key events: the issuance of $550 million in new Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures by NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. and the redesignation of existing debentures as 'Covered Debt' for Replacement Capital Covenants. It also serves to file certain exhibits related to these events.

What are the terms of the new Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures?

The Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures have a principal amount of $550 million and a maturity date of December 1, 2077. They carry an initial fixed interest rate of 4.800% per year, payable semi-annually, until December 1, 2027. After that, the interest rate will become variable, based on three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.409%, resetting quarterly.

What is the significance of the 'Covered Debt' designation and Replacement Capital Covenants?

Replacement Capital Covenants are agreements that typically restrict a company's ability to replace certain types of debt with other forms of capital. By designating the 3.625% Debentures as 'Covered Debt,' NEECH is reaffirming its commitment under these existing covenants, which can impact its future financing flexibility.

Does NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) guarantee these new debentures?

Yes, NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) provides an unconditional and irrevocable subordinated guarantee for the Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures issued by its subsidiary, NEECH. This means NEE is financially backing the debt, although as a subordinated guarantee, it ranks below senior debt obligations.

NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K SEC Disclosure

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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), through its wholly-owned subsidiary NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. (NEECH), announced the successful sale of $550 million in Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures due December 1, 2077. These debentures carry an initial fixed interest rate of 4.800% for the first ten years, after which the rate will adjust quarterly based on three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.409%. NextEra Energy, Inc. has provided a subordinated guarantee for these debentures, indicating financial backing and commitment. In addition to the debt issuance, NEECH also redesignated its 3.625% Debentures, Series due June 15, 2023, as the "Covered Debt" for its existing Replacement Capital Covenants. This action replaces a previous designation related to preferred trust securities. Investors should note that this 8-K filing primarily serves to report these events and associated exhibits, such as legal opinions and the officer's certificate creating the new debentures.

Key Highlights

1NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. issued $550 million in Series M Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2077.
2The new debentures have an initial fixed interest rate of 4.800% for 10 years, transitioning to a floating rate (3-month LIBOR + 2.409%) thereafter.
3NextEra Energy, Inc. provides a subordinated guarantee for the Series M Debentures, enhancing investor confidence.
4The issuance was made under previously filed registration statements.
5NEECH updated its Replacement Capital Covenants by designating 3.625% Debentures (Series due June 15, 2023) as the Covered Debt.
6This designation replaces a prior one involving FPL Group Capital Trust I's Preferred Trust Securities.
7The filing includes exhibits such as an Officer's Certificate and legal opinions from counsel.

NEXTERA ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 2, 2017)

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