Sysco Finalizes $3.9B Junior Subordinated Notes to Fund Jetro Acquisition
SYY is trading near its 52-week low of $68.19 (15% above the low).
Summary
Sysco finalized its $3.9 billion junior subordinated notes offering, the last piece of financing for the $29.1 billion Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · SYY
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$3.9B Junior Notes Priced
Three series: $1.5B at 7.100%, $1.0B at 7.250%, and $1.4B at 7.350%, all maturing October 6, 2056.
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Proceeds Fund Jetro Acquisition
Net proceeds of approximately $3.86 billion after $39M underwriting discounts and $12.6M expenses will pay the cash consideration for the $29.1B Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition.
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Special Mandatory Redemption
If the acquisition does not close by March 30, 2028, Sysco must redeem the notes at 101% of principal plus accrued interest.
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Optional Interest Deferral
Sysco may defer interest payments for up to 10 consecutive years, with deferred interest accruing additional interest at the then-applicable rate.
Analysis · SYY · Trade & Services
Sysco priced $3.9 billion in junior subordinated notes across three series — $1.5B at 7.100%, $1.0B at 7.250%, and $1.4B at 7.350%, all due 2056. Net proceeds of approximately $3.86 billion after underwriting discounts will fund the cash portion of the $29.1 billion Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition. The notes carry a special mandatory redemption at 101% if the deal fails to close by March 30, 2028, and include an optional 10-year interest deferral feature. This completes the final tranche of the acquisition financing package that also included $10.75B in senior notes, €1B in euro-denominated junior notes, C$1.5B in Canadian-dollar notes, and a $967M equity offering.
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