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SCHWAB CHARLES CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 14, 2007)

Filed September 14, 2007For Securities:SCHWSCHW-PDSCHW-PJ

Summary

The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) filed an 8-K on September 13, 2007, reporting on an event that occurred on September 11, 2007. The company announced its agreement to sell $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Medium-Term Notes due 2017. These notes will be issued under an existing Senior Indenture and will be offered through a Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement filed under the company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3. The offering, which is expected to close on September 14, 2007, involves UBS Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as parties to the Terms Agreement. This action indicates the company's strategic move to raise capital through long-term debt financing. Investors should note the interest rate and maturity date of these new notes as they impact the company's leverage and future interest expense.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Charles Schwab Corporation is issuing $250 million in Senior Medium-Term Notes.
  • 2The notes carry a coupon rate of 6.375% and mature in 2017.
  • 3The debt offering is being conducted under the company's existing shelf registration.
  • 4Key underwriters for the offering include UBS Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
  • 5The transaction is expected to close on September 14, 2007.
  • 6This represents a move to secure long-term financing for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on The Charles Schwab Corporation's agreement to sell $250 million of 6.375% Senior Medium-Term Notes due 2017, which is a significant financing event for the company.

The notes are Senior Medium-Term Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $250 million, bearing a fixed interest rate of 6.375%, and maturing in 2017.

UBS Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. are involved in the offering, acting as parties to the Terms Agreement. The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. is serving as the trustee.

The sale of the notes is expected to close on September 14, 2007.