BorgWarner Announces Full Redemption of its 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2025
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has announced the full redemption of its 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025. The redemption will take place on November 1, 2024, and involves the entire outstanding $343,443,000 aggregate principal amount. The redemption price includes 100% of the principal amount plus the Applicable Premium and accrued and unpaid interest up to the Redemption Date.
The redemption is in accordance with the terms of the Indenture dated September 23, 1999, as supplemented by the Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated October 5, 2020. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas is acting as the indenture trustee and paying agent for this transaction. BorgWarner has confirmed that all necessary approvals for this redemption have been obtained.
- Full redemption of $343,443,000 in Senior Notes, potentially improving the company's debt profile
- Redemption at 100% of principal amount, indicating financial stability to meet debt obligations
- Potential increase in short-term cash outflow due to redemption of notes
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BorgWarner's decision to redeem
The redemption price, which includes 100% of the principal plus the Applicable Premium and accrued interest, suggests that the company views the cost of early redemption as favorable compared to continuing to service the debt. This move may be driven by:
- Expectations of rising interest rates, making it prudent to retire higher-cost debt now
- A desire to strengthen the balance sheet ahead of potential market uncertainties
- Improved cash flow allowing for debt reduction without compromising operations
For investors, this action demonstrates prudent financial management and could potentially lead to improved profitability and financial flexibility for BorgWarner in the coming years.
All outstanding 2025 Notes (CUSIP: 099724AM8 / U0560UAA0; ISIN: US099724AM84 / USU0560UAA08) will be redeemed on the Redemption Date. The total redemption price is the sum of (i)
The Trustee is acting as the paying agent. The address for the paying agent is as follows:
DB Services Americas, Inc.
5022 Gate Parkway Suite 200
MS JCK01-0218
For Information call 1-800-735-7777
The Company has received all necessary approvals for this redemption.
About BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability, we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.
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