nVent Prices $300 Million Senior Notes Offering

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nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) announced a public offering of $300 million in 2.750% senior notes due 2031, fully guaranteed by the company. The offering is set to close on November 23, 2021, pending customary conditions. Proceeds will be utilized to redeem $300 million of its 3.950% senior notes due 2023 and for general corporate purposes. Joint lead managers include BofA Securities, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan. This release does not constitute an offer for the sale of securities in jurisdictions where it would be unlawful.

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• Public offering of $300 million in senior notes may improve financial flexibility.
• Proceeds will fund the redemption of higher-interest 2023 notes, reducing future interest expenses.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- nVent Electric plc (NYSE: NVT) announced today that nVent Finance S.à r.l., a wholly-owned subsidiary of nVent Electric plc, priced a public offering of $300 million of 2.750% senior notes due 2031. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed as to payment of principal and interest by nVent Electric plc. The offering is expected to close on November 23, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. nVent intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, to fund the redemption of all of its $300 million of 3.950% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 notes”) and for general corporate purposes.

BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are the joint lead active book-running managers for the offering. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which are part of an effective shelf registration statement that nVent Electric plc and nVent Finance S.à r.l. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be obtained by calling BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at (800) 294-1322 or emailing at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com, calling Citigroup Global Markets Inc. toll-free at (800) 831-9146 or e-mailing at prospectus@citi.com or calling J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at (212) 834-4533. An electronic copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus is available from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This press release is not a notice of redemption of the 2023 notes.

About nVent

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of enclosures, electrical connections and fastening and thermal management solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER. nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “should,” “would,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “future,” “are confident,” or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. All projections in this press release are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include adverse effects on our business operations or financial results, including due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential impairment of goodwill and trade names; overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; competition and pricing pressures in the markets we serve, including the impacts of tariffs; the strength of housing and related markets; volatility in currency exchange rates and commodity prices; inability to generate savings from excellence in operations initiatives consisting of lean enterprise, supply management and cash flow practices; inability to mitigate material and other cost inflation; risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging and transportation; increased risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the ability to deliver backlog and win future project work; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the impact of changes in laws and regulations, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. nVent assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this press release.

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Investor Contact

J.C. Weigelt

Vice President, Investor Relations

nVent

763.204.7750

JC.Weigelt@nVent.com

Media Contact

Stacey Wempen

Director, External Communications

nVent

763.204.7857

Stacey.Wempen@nVent.com

Source: nVent Electric plc

FAQ

What is the public offering by nVent Electric plc announced in November 2021?

nVent Electric plc announced a public offering of $300 million in 2.750% senior notes due 2031.

When is the nVent Electric plc public offering expected to close?

The public offering is expected to close on November 23, 2021.

What will nVent Electric plc do with the proceeds from the public offering?

Proceeds will be used to redeem $300 million of its 3.950% senior notes due 2023 and for general corporate purposes.

Who are the joint lead managers for nVent Electric plc's public offering?

The joint lead managers are BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and J.P. Morgan Securities.

What is the ticker symbol for nVent Electric plc?

The ticker symbol for nVent Electric plc is NVT.