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SEMPRA 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 13, 2014)

Filed June 13, 2014For Securities:SRESREA

Summary

Sempra Energy (SRE) filed an 8-K on June 13, 2014, to report the successful closing of a public offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.55% Notes due 2024. The company received net proceeds of approximately 99.058% of the principal amount, before accounting for an estimated $500,000 in other expenses. This issuance was registered under Sempra's Form S-3 registration statement. The proceeds from this debt offering will likely be used for general corporate purposes, potentially including capital expenditures, debt refinancing, or acquisitions, supporting Sempra's ongoing business operations and growth strategies. Investors should note the interest rate of 3.55% and the maturity date of June 15, 2024, as key terms of this new debt issuance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Sempra Energy closed a public offering of $500 million in 3.55% Notes due 2024.
  • 2The offering closed on June 13, 2014.
  • 3Net proceeds from the offering were approximately 99.058% of the principal amount, totaling approximately $495.29 million.
  • 4Estimated additional expenses for the offering are around $500,000.
  • 5The Notes mature on June 15, 2024.
  • 6Interest payments are semi-annual, due on June 15 and December 15, starting December 15, 2014.
  • 7The Notes are redeemable prior to maturity at Sempra's option under specified terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the closing of Sempra Energy's public offering of $500 million in 3.55% Notes due 2024, providing details on the transaction and related agreements.

The notes have a principal amount of $500 million, bear a coupon rate of 3.55% per annum, and mature on June 15, 2024. Interest is payable semi-annually.

Sempra Energy raised approximately $495.29 million in net proceeds from the $500 million note offering, after deducting underwriting discounts but before other estimated expenses of $500,000.

More details are available in the filed exhibits, including the Underwriting Agreement dated June 10, 2014 (Exhibit 1.1) and the Officers' Certificate including the form of the 3.55% Note due 2024 (Exhibit 4.1).