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SEMPRA 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 24, 2020)

Filed September 24, 2020For Securities:SRESREA

Summary

Sempra Energy's subsidiary, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), has entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.700% First Mortgage Bonds, Series VVV, due 2030. These bonds will be offered at a public price of 99.826% of their principal amount. This offering is conducted under the company's effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, allowing for a registered public offering of debt securities. This debt issuance represents a capital-raising activity by SDG&E to potentially fund operations, ongoing projects, or refinance existing debt. Investors interested in Sempra Energy's debt securities should note the specific terms of these bonds, including their coupon rate and maturity date, as well as the overall creditworthiness of SDG&E and Sempra Energy. The filing includes the underwriting agreement as an exhibit for further detail on the terms and conditions of the offering.

Key Highlights

  • 1San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), an indirect subsidiary of Sempra Energy, is issuing $800 million in First Mortgage Bonds.
  • 2The bonds carry a coupon rate of 1.700% and mature in 2030.
  • 3The offering is structured as a registered public offering under an effective shelf registration statement.
  • 4The bonds are being sold at a public offering price of 99.826% of their principal amount.
  • 5The underwriting agreement has been entered into with several underwriters, including Barclays Capital Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., and PNC Capital Markets LLC.
  • 6The filing includes the underwriting agreement as Exhibit 1.1.
  • 7The report clarifies that this does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the 8-K filing does not explicitly state the purpose, this type of debt issuance is typically done to raise capital for general corporate purposes, including funding operations, capital expenditures, refinancing existing debt, or acquisitions.

The bonds have an aggregate principal amount of $800 million, a coupon rate of 1.700%, and will mature in 2030. They are being sold at 99.826% of their face value.

The bonds are being issued by San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), which is an indirect subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE).

The underwriting agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference. Investors can review this exhibit for specific terms, conditions, and details of the offering.