Zimmer Biomet issues $1.75 billion in notes due 2027, 2030 and 2035
Zimmer Biomet completed the issuance of $600 million of 4.700% notes due 2027, $550 million of 5.050% notes due 2030 and $600 million of 5.500% notes due 2035, adding $1.75 billion of direct debt. The 2030 and 2035 notes must be redeemed at 101% of principal, plus accrued interest, if the pending Paragon 28 acquisition is not completed on time or is terminated, so their repayment depends on that deal.
Key points
- The 2027 notes mature February 19, 2027, the 2030 notes February 19, 2030 and the 2035 notes February 19, 2035.
- Interest is payable semi-annually on February 19 and August 19, starting August 19, 2025.
- The 2030 and 2035 notes carry a special mandatory redemption at 101% of principal if the Paragon 28 merger is not completed by November 28, 2025 (extendable to January 28, 2026) or the merger agreement is terminated.
- The notes were issued under a Twelfth Supplemental Indenture dated February 19, 2025, to a base indenture dated November 17, 2009, with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as trustee.
The filing
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