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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 1, 2015)

Filed December 1, 2015For Securities:TMO

Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO) has announced a significant debt financing event through an 8-K filing dated November 30, 2015. The company entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $800 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes across two tranches: $450 million of 2.150% Senior Notes due 2018 and $350 million of 3.650% Senior Notes due 2025. This offering is being conducted under a previously filed registration statement on Form S-3.

Key Highlights

  • 1Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. raised $800 million through the issuance of senior notes.
  • 2The offering includes $450 million in 2.150% Senior Notes due 2018 and $350 million in 3.650% Senior Notes due 2025.
  • 3The net proceeds from the offering are estimated to be approximately $794.0 million.
  • 4The primary use of the proceeds is to redeem a portion of the outstanding 3.20% senior notes due 2016, maturing on March 1, 2016.
  • 5The company plans to redeem the entire $900 million principal amount of its 3.20% senior notes due 2016, with the redemption date set for December 15, 2015.
  • 6The notes are being issued under an indenture dated November 20, 2009, as supplemented by an eleventh supplemental indenture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thermo Fisher Scientific is issuing a total of $800,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, comprised of $450,000,000 of 2.150% Senior Notes due 2018 and $350,000,000 of 3.650% Senior Notes due 2025.

The company expects to use approximately $794.0 million in net proceeds to redeem a portion of its outstanding 3.20% senior notes due 2016, which mature on March 1, 2016. Specifically, the entire $900 million principal amount of these notes will be redeemed on December 15, 2015.

While the filing doesn't explicitly state the strategic reason for refinancing, it indicates the company is using proceeds from new, likely lower-cost or differently structured debt to retire existing debt. This is a common treasury management strategy to optimize the company's capital structure, potentially reduce interest expenses, and manage upcoming maturities.