Quest Diagnostics prices $1.85 billion of senior notes to help fund LifeLabs acquisition
Quest Diagnostics issued $1.85 billion of senior notes in three tranches due 2027, 2029 and 2034, with the offering priced on August 15, 2024 and closing on August 19, 2024. The company said it intends to use the proceeds mainly to fund the purchase price of its previously announced LifeLabs acquisition, which adds debt tied to that deal.
Key points
- $400 million of 4.600% senior notes due December 15, 2027, $600 million of 4.625% notes due 2029, and $850 million of 5.000% notes due 2034
- If the LifeLabs acquisition is not completed by the Termination Date, the 2027 and 2029 notes must be redeemed at 101% of principal plus accrued interest; the 2034 notes remain outstanding
- Interest is paid June 15 and December 15 each year, beginning December 15, 2024
The filing
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