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S&P Global Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 19, 2016)

Filed September 19, 2016For Securities:SPGI

Summary

S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has announced the pricing of a new offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.95% senior notes due 2027. These notes are being issued in a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The primary use of the proceeds from this debt issuance is to fund the redemption of a portion, or all, of their outstanding 5.900% Senior Notes due 2017, which carry a significantly higher interest rate. Any remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. This move suggests a proactive approach to managing the company's debt structure and optimizing its interest expense.

Key Highlights

  • 1S&P Global priced a $500 million offering of 2.95% senior notes due 2027.
  • 2The offering is a private placement transaction under Rule 144A and Regulation S.
  • 3The company intends to use the proceeds to redeem its 5.900% Senior Notes due 2017.
  • 4This debt refinancing is expected to reduce the company's overall interest expense.
  • 5The new notes are guaranteed by S&P Global's subsidiary, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC.
  • 6The offering is expected to close on September 22, 2016.
  • 7The press release announcing the pricing is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to refinance existing debt. S&P Global intends to use the proceeds to redeem its higher-interest 5.900% Senior Notes due 2017.

The new notes will have an aggregate principal amount of $500 million, bear interest at a rate of 2.95% per annum, pay interest semi-annually, and mature on January 22, 2027.

This filing does not directly address the impact on S&P Global's credit rating. However, refinancing higher-cost debt with lower-cost debt can generally be viewed positively by rating agencies as it improves financial flexibility and reduces interest burden.

No, these notes are being issued in a private placement transaction under Rule 144A and Regulation S, meaning they are not registered with the SEC and may not be freely offered or sold to the general public in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption.