Summary
Sempra Energy (SRE) has filed an 8-K report detailing the successful closing of a public offering for $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.625% Notes due 2019. The offering closed on October 7, 2016, with net proceeds to the company, after deducting underwriting discounts but before other expenses, amounting to approximately 99.448% of the principal amount. These notes mature on October 7, 2019, and accrue interest payable semi-annually. The proceeds from this debt issuance are likely to be used for general corporate purposes, which could include funding ongoing capital expenditures or strategic initiatives, enhancing the company's financial flexibility.
Key Highlights
- 1Sempra Energy closed a $500 million public offering of 1.625% Notes due 2019 on October 7, 2016.
- 2The net proceeds received by the company were approximately 99.448% of the principal amount, totaling about $497.24 million.
- 3The notes have a maturity date of October 7, 2019.
- 4Interest on the notes is set at 1.625% per annum, payable semi-annually.
- 5The offering was registered under Sempra Energy's existing Form S-3 registration statement.
- 6The company has attached the underwriting agreement and the form of the notes as exhibits to this filing.