Loan & DebtOct 29, 2026, 05:17 PM
Kimberly-Clark Sells $4.9B in Senior Notes for Kenvue Acquisition
AI Summary
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has completed a private offering of $4.9 billion in senior unsecured notes to fund its previously announced acquisition of Kenvue Inc. The notes consist of various tranches with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2036 and interest rates between 5.100% and 5.800%. The proceeds, along with cash on hand and commercial paper borrowings, will be used for the acquisition's cash consideration and related expenses. Kenvue may provide guarantees for these notes if certain conditions related to the acquisition and exchange offers are not met. The company retains the option to redeem the notes, and a special mandatory redemption is possible if the acquisition does not proceed.
Key Highlights
- Kimberly-Clark Corp. completed the sale of $4.9 billion in senior unsecured notes.
- The notes include $750M of 5.100% Notes due 2028, $1B of 5.300% Notes due 2029, $1.25B of 5.450% Notes due 2031, $750M of 5.650% Notes due 2034, and $1.15B of 5.800% Notes due 2036.
- Proceeds will fund the acquisition of Kenvue Inc.
- The notes are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Corporation.
- Kenvue may provide full and unconditional guarantees for the notes under certain conditions related to the acquisition.
- Interest rates range from 5.100% to 5.800% across the different note maturities.
- The company may redeem the notes at its option or under a special mandatory redemption if the Kenvue acquisition is not completed.
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