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Philip Morris International Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 13, 2014)

Filed May 13, 2014For Securities:PM

Summary

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) filed an 8-K on May 13, 2014, to report the issuance of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2.875% Notes due 2029. This debt offering was executed through a Terms Agreement with underwriters, referencing an existing Underwriting Agreement. The issuance aims to bolster PMI's capital structure and provide financial flexibility. Investors should note that these Notes represent senior unsecured obligations of PMI, ranking equally with existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The Notes carry a fixed interest rate of 2.875% and mature on May 14, 2029, with annual interest payments commencing in May 2015. The filing also references a Prospectus Supplement detailing the terms and conditions, including certain covenants and redemption provisions related to tax events.

Key Highlights

  • 1PMI issued €500,000,000 in 2.875% Notes due 2029.
  • 2The debt issuance occurred on May 13, 2014.
  • 3The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of PMI.
  • 4Interest rate on the Notes is fixed at 2.875% per annum.
  • 5The maturity date for the Notes is May 14, 2029.
  • 6Annual interest payments are scheduled to begin on May 14, 2015.
  • 7The offering involved a Prospectus Supplement dated May 6, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports on Philip Morris International Inc.'s (PMI) issuance of €500,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Notes due 2029. It provides details about the debt offering and related agreements.

The Notes have a principal amount of €500,000,000, a fixed interest rate of 2.875% payable annually, and mature on May 14, 2029. They are senior unsecured obligations of PMI.

The Notes will rank equally with PMI's other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The issuance adds to PMI's outstanding debt but provides capital for its operations and potential investments.

Yes, the Notes are subject to certain customary covenants that limit PMI's ability to incur secured debt and engage in sale/leaseback transactions, with significant exceptions. PMI also has the option to redeem all of the Notes upon the occurrence of specified tax events.