Gilead Prices $3.5 Billion of Senior Unsecured Notes
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) has announced the pricing of $3.5 billion in senior unsecured notes through a public offering. The notes are structured in four tranches: $750 million at 4.80% maturing in 2029, $1 billion at 5.10% maturing in 2035, $1 billion at 5.50% maturing in 2054, and $750 million at 5.60% maturing in 2064. The offering is expected to close on November 20, 2024. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. Barclays Capital and BofA Securities are serving as lead joint book-running managers for the offering.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) ha annunciato la quotazione di 3,5 miliardi di dollari in note senior non garantite attraverso un'offerta pubblica. Le note sono suddivise in quattro tranche: 750 milioni di dollari al 4,80% in scadenza nel 2029, 1 miliardo di dollari al 5,10% in scadenza nel 2035, 1 miliardo di dollari al 5,50% in scadenza nel 2054 e 750 milioni di dollari al 5,60% in scadenza nel 2064. Si prevede che l'offerta si chiuda il 20 novembre 2024. L'azienda prevede di utilizzare i proventi per scopi generali aziendali, inclusa la possibile restituzione del debito. Barclays Capital e BofA Securities fungono da manager principali dell'offerta.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) ha anunciado la fijación de 3.5 mil millones de dólares en notas senior no garantizadas a través de una oferta pública. Las notas están estructuradas en cuatro tramos: 750 millones de dólares al 4.80% que vencen en 2029, 1 mil millones de dólares al 5.10% que vencen en 2035, 1 mil millones de dólares al 5.50% que vencen en 2054 y 750 millones de dólares al 5.60% que vencen en 2064. Se espera que la oferta cierre el 20 de noviembre de 2024. La compañía planea utilizar los ingresos para fines corporativos generales, incluida la posible reembolso de deudas. Barclays Capital y BofA Securities actúan como gestores conjuntos principales de la oferta.
길리어드 사이언스(Gilead Sciences) (Nasdaq: GILD)는 35억 달러의 비담보 고위험 채권 가격을 공모를 통해 발표했습니다. 이 채권은 4등급으로 구성되어 있으며: 7억 5천만 달러는 4.80%로 2029년에 만료되고, 10억 달러는 5.10%로 2035년에 만료되며, 10억 달러는 5.50%로 2054년에 만료되고, 마지막으로 7억 5천만 달러는 5.60%로 2064년에 만료됩니다. 이번 공모는 2024년 11월 20일에 마감될 예정입니다. 회사는 수익금을 일반 기업 목적, 즉 잠재적 채무 상환에 사용할 계획입니다. 바클레이스 캐피탈과 BofA 증권이 이번 공모의 주간사로 활동하고 있습니다.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) a annoncé le prix de 3,5 milliards de dollars en obligations senior non garanties à travers une offre publique. Les obligations sont structurées en quatre tranches : 750 millions de dollars à 4,80% échues en 2029, 1 milliard de dollars à 5,10% échues en 2035, 1 milliard de dollars à 5,50% échues en 2054, et 750 millions de dollars à 5,60% échues en 2064. L'offre devrait se clôturer le 20 novembre 2024. L'entreprise prévoit d'utiliser les produits pour des fins corporatives générales, y compris le remboursement de dettes potentielles. Barclays Capital et BofA Securities assurent le rôle de co-leaders dans la gestion de l'offre.
Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) hat die Preisgestaltung von 3,5 Milliarden Dollar in unbesicherten vorrangigen Anleihen über ein öffentliches Angebot bekannt gegeben. Die Anleihen sind in vier Tranchen strukturiert: 750 Millionen Dollar zu 4,80% mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2029, 1 Milliarde Dollar zu 5,10% mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2035, 1 Milliarde Dollar zu 5,50% mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2054 und 750 Millionen Dollar zu 5,60% mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2064. Es wird erwartet, dass das Angebot am 20. November 2024 geschlossen wird. Das Unternehmen plant, die Einnahmen für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke, einschließlich möglicher Schuldenrückzahlungen, zu verwenden. Barclays Capital und BofA Securities fungieren als führende Joint Bookrunning-Manager für das Angebot.
- Successful raising of $3.5 billion through debt offering
- Structured debt with long-term maturities ranging from 2029 to 2064
- Potential debt refinancing could optimize capital structure
- Increased debt load and future interest payment obligations
- Higher interest rates ranging from 4.80% to 5.60% on new debt
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The company's ability to secure this substantial debt financing at these rates indicates strong market confidence in its creditworthiness. The stated use for "general corporate purposes" and potential debt refinancing suggests strategic financial management, possibly aimed at optimizing the company's capital structure or preparing for future opportunities. With a market cap of
Gilead intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness.
Barclays Capital Inc. and BofA Securities, Inc. are acting as lead joint book-running managers in the offering. The offering of the securities is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, which is filed as part of Gilead’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-273745), copies of which may be obtained from:
Barclays Capital Inc. c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue
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BofA Securities, Inc. NC1-022-02-25 201 North Tryon Street
(800) 294-1322 |
An electronic copy of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus and other documents Gilead has filed with the
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the current market demand for these types of securities and the securities of Gilead and Gilead’s ability to consummate the offering in the currently anticipated timeframe or at all. These and other risks, uncertainties and other factors are described in detail in Gilead’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the
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