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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 22, 2024)

Filed May 22, 2024For Securities:UPS

Summary

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has announced a significant debt financing transaction through an 8-K filing on May 21, 2024, related to an event on May 19, 2024. The company entered into an Underwriting Agreement to issue and sell a total of $2.6 billion in senior notes across three tranches: $900 million of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2034, $1.1 billion of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2054, and $600 million of 5.600% Senior Notes due 2064. These proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes. This move indicates UPS's strategy to manage its capital structure and fund ongoing operations or future investments. While the specific use of funds is broad, investors should view this as a standard corporate finance action to secure long-term capital. The company is also filing relevant exhibits, including the Underwriting Agreement and forms of the notes, which are incorporated into its existing registration statement on Form S-3ASR.

Key Highlights

  • 1UPS is issuing $2.6 billion in senior notes to raise capital.
  • 2The notes are divided into three maturity tranches: 2034 ($900M), 2054 ($1.1B), and 2064 ($600M).
  • 3The coupon rates for the notes are 5.150%, 5.500%, and 5.600% respectively.
  • 4Proceeds from the transaction are intended for general corporate purposes.
  • 5The company entered into an Underwriting Agreement with various underwriters for this issuance.
  • 6This debt offering is being filed as part of UPS's ongoing registration statement on Form S-3ASR.
  • 7The event date for the Underwriting Agreement was May 20, 2024, with the filing made on May 21, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

UPS is issuing a total of $2.6 billion in senior notes.

The notes have the following maturity dates and coupon rates: $900 million due in 2034 at 5.150%, $1.1 billion due in 2054 at 5.500%, and $600 million due in 2064 at 5.600%.

UPS intends to use the net proceeds from this transaction for general corporate purposes.

This 8-K filing is being made to report the material event of entering into the Underwriting Agreement and to file exhibits related to the debt issuance, which will be incorporated by reference into UPS's existing registration statement on Form S-3ASR.