Summary
Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) has officially completed its acquisition of Meggitt plc, a significant development announced in this 8-K filing. The transaction, valued at approximately £6.3 billion, was finalized on September 12, 2022, at a price of 800 pence per share. This strategic move, detailed previously in an August 2021 announcement, represents a major step for Parker-Hannifin in expanding its global footprint and capabilities. The company has also finalized the funding for this acquisition. On the same day the deal closed, Parker-Hannifin drew down the full $2.0 billion available under its senior unsecured delayed-draw term loan facility, established in August 2021. This facility, with KeyBank as administrative agent, was utilized to cover a portion of the purchase price and associated expenses, indicating the financial execution behind this substantial corporate action.
Key Highlights
- 1Parker-Hannifin Corporation has completed the acquisition of Meggitt plc.
- 2The total purchase price for Meggitt plc was approximately £6.3 billion.
- 3The acquisition was finalized on September 12, 2022, at 800 pence per share.
- 4The transaction was implemented via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under UK law.
- 5Parker-Hannifin drew down the full $2.0 billion from its senior unsecured delayed-draw term loan facility to fund the acquisition.
- 6The term loan facility was established in August 2021 with KeyBank as administrative agent.
- 7The drawdown of the term loan covers a portion of the purchase price and related fees and expenses.