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O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Sep 23, 2020)

Filed September 23, 2020For Securities:ORLY

Summary

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2020, to report the issuance of $500 million in 1.750% Senior Notes due 2031. These notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the company, ranking equally with existing unsecured and unsubordinated debt, but effectively junior to any future secured indebtedness. The issuance is part of ORLY's ongoing capital management strategy. The notes mature on March 15, 2031, with interest payments semi-annually starting March 15, 2021. The indenture includes covenants that limit certain actions like creating liens or engaging in sale and leaseback transactions, and also outlines standard events of default. A key feature for investors is the provision for a repurchase option at 101% of principal if a Change of Control Triggering Event occurs, providing some protection against significant corporate changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Issuance of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes due 2031.
  • 2Notes mature on March 15, 2031, with semi-annual interest payments.
  • 3Notes are unsecured senior obligations, on par with existing unsecured debt.
  • 4Effectively junior to future secured indebtedness.
  • 5Potential for subsidiary guarantees if subsidiaries incur credit facility debt.
  • 6Redemption options available to the company before maturity, with specific pricing clauses.
  • 7Holder's right to require repurchase at 101% of principal in case of a Change of Control Triggering Event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing does not explicitly state the exact use of proceeds for the $500 million in Senior Notes due 2031. However, such issuances are typically used for general corporate purposes, which can include funding operations, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt.

The Senior Notes have a coupon rate of 1.750% per annum and mature on March 15, 2031. Interest payments are made semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2021.

These notes are classified as general unsecured senior obligations. They rank equally in right of payment with O'Reilly Automotive's other existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. However, they are effectively junior to any future secured indebtedness of the company to the extent of the value of the collateral backing that secured debt.

Yes, the indenture includes a provision for a Change of Control Triggering Event. If such an event occurs, noteholders have the right to require O'Reilly Automotive to repurchase their notes at 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.