Otis Worldwide Issues $700M Senior Notes to Refinance Debt, Amends Indenture Covenants

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Otis Worldwide Corporation has completed the issuance of $700 million in 4.488% senior notes due 2029, primarily to refinance existing debt and enhance financial flexibility through updated indenture covenants.

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• Debt Issuance Completed

  Otis Worldwide issued $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.488% Notes due 2029 on May 7, 2026.

• Refinancing Existing Debt

  Net proceeds of approximately $695.2 million will primarily be used to repay 0.318% Notes due December 2026, managing debt maturity.

• Indenture Amendments

  Supplemental Indenture No. 6 modifies definitions and increases certain covenant thresholds, enhancing the company's financial flexibility.

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This 8-K confirms the issuance of $700 million in 4.488% senior notes due 2029, following the finalization of terms on May 4, 2026. The primary use of proceeds is to repay $695 million of 0.318% notes maturing in December 2026, effectively refinancing existing debt at a new rate and extending maturity. The transaction also includes several amendments to the base indenture, such as increasing thresholds for "Principal Property" and certain covenant limitations, which provide Otis Worldwide with greater financial flexibility. This is a significant debt management action, ensuring liquidity and optimizing the company's debt structure.