8-K: Mondelz International Prices $1.6 Billion Debt Offering

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Debt Offering Announcement 6 May 2025 4:26 PM

📋All filings for Mondelez International, INC

Mondelz International has successfully priced a $1.6 billion offering of senior notes due in 2028, 2030, and 2035.

Capital raiseMondelz International is raising $1.6 billion through the issuance of senior notes.The proceeds from the notes offering will likely be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt, funding acquisitions, and investing in operations.

Summary

Mondelz International, Inc. has announced the pricing of a $1.6 billion debt offering.
The offering includes $700 million in 4.250% notes due 2028, $500 million in 4.500% notes due 2030, and $400 million in 5.125% notes due 2035.
The notes were issued under an indenture dated March 6, 2015, as supplemented.
The offering was made pursuant to a prospectus dated February 27, 2023, and a prospectus supplement dated May 1, 2025.
The terms agreement was entered into on May 1, 2025, with BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. as representatives of the underwriters.
The closing date for the offering is May 6, 2025.
The notes are offered at 99.741%, 99.456%, and 99.536% of the principal amount for the 2028, 2030, and 2035 notes, respectively, plus accrued interest from May 6, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a standard financial announcement, indicating a neutral to slightly positive sentiment as it reflects the company's ability to access debt markets.

Positives

The offering provides Mondelz International with access to capital markets.
The notes have defined maturity dates and interest rates, providing clarity for investors.
The optional redemption feature allows the company flexibility in managing its debt.
The change of control provision offers protection to noteholders in the event of a significant corporate event.

Risks

A change of control and subsequent downgrade of the notes could trigger a repurchase obligation for the company.
The company's ability to redeem the notes prior to maturity is subject to certain conditions and may not always be possible.
The value of the notes may be affected by changes in interest rates and credit spreads.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain specific forward-looking statements beyond the terms of the notes themselves.

Industry Context

This debt offering is a common practice for large corporations to manage capital structure and fund various corporate activities.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Comparable companies such as Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever also issue debt securities to finance operations and manage their capital structure.
The interest rates on the notes are within the typical range for investment-grade corporate debt at the time of issuance.
The change of control provisions are standard in similar debt offerings to protect investors.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may see a slight dilution of earnings per share due to the increased debt.
Employees are unlikely to be directly impacted by this offering.
Customers and suppliers are unlikely to be directly impacted by this offering.
Creditors will see an increase in the company's overall debt obligations.

Key Dates

Date	Description
March 6, 2015	Date of the Base Indenture between Mondelz International and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
February 28, 2011	Date of the Amended and Restated Underwriting Agreement.
February 13, 2019	Date of Supplemental Indenture No. 1.
April 13, 2020	Date of Supplemental Indenture No. 2.
February 27, 2023	Date of the Base Prospectus.
May 1, 2025	Date of the Terms Agreement and Prospectus Supplement.
May 6, 2025	Closing date of the notes offering and date of the Officers Certificate.
November 6, 2025	First interest payment date for all series of notes.
April 6, 2028	Par Call Date for the 2028 Notes.
May 6, 2028	Maturity date for the 2028 Notes.
April 6, 2030	Par Call Date for the 2030 Notes.
May 6, 2030	Maturity date for the 2030 Notes.
February 6, 2035	Par Call Date for the 2035 Notes.
May 6, 2035	Maturity date for the 2035 Notes.

Keywords

notes, debt, offering, Mondelz International, indenture, securities

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