Agilent sells $600 million of 4.900% senior notes due 2032
Agilent Technologies closed a $600 million private placement of 4.900% senior notes maturing January 15, 2032, sold at 99.968% of principal. The notes are senior unsecured obligations that are not guaranteed by subsidiaries, and the filing adds a registration rights agreement that could raise the interest rate if the company does not complete a registered exchange offer.
Key points
- Principal amount of $600 million; issued at 99.968% of principal amount
- Fixed rate of 4.900% per annum, paid semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, starting January 15, 2027
- Maturity date January 15, 2032; redeemable before December 15, 2031 at the greater of par or a make-whole price
- Exchange offer targeted by June 25, 2027; additional interest of 0.25% per annum per 90-day period, capped at 0.50%
The filing
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