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NETFLIX INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 27, 2017)

Filed April 27, 2017For Securities:NFLX

Summary

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) filed an 8-K on April 27, 2017, to report on a significant financing transaction. The company entered into a Purchase Agreement to issue €1,300,000,000 (approximately $1.4 billion at the time) in aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2027. This offering was made in compliance with Regulation S for international investors and Rule 144A for qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. These funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, which notably include content acquisitions, capital expenditures, and potential strategic transactions. The issuance of these notes represents a direct financial obligation for Netflix and will mature in 2027. The transaction was priced on April 26, 2017, and was expected to close on May 2, 2017. Investors should note this as a key debt-raising activity to fuel the company's expansion and content pipeline.

Key Highlights

  • 1Netflix priced an offering of €1.3 billion (approx. $1.4 billion) in 3.625% Senior Notes due 2027.
  • 2Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including content acquisition and capital expenditures.
  • 3The notes were offered internationally under Regulation S and to qualified U.S. institutional buyers under Rule 144A.
  • 4The Purchase Agreement was entered into on April 26, 2017, with Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc acting as the representative for the initial purchasers.
  • 5The offering is a material definitive agreement, creating a direct financial obligation for the company.
  • 6The notes are scheduled to mature in 2027.
  • 7The closing of the Notes Offering was anticipated for May 2, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about Netflix's entry into a material definitive agreement to issue €1.3 billion in senior notes and the creation of this direct financial obligation.

Netflix intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes. This includes significant allocations for content acquisitions, capital expenditures, investments, working capital, and potential acquisitions or strategic transactions.

Netflix issued €1,300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes due 2027. The coupon rate is 3.625% and the debt matures in 2027.

The notes are being offered outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S for international investors and in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. pursuant to Rule 144A.