BERWYN, PA - AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME), a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with a market capitalization of $41.4 billion, announced on Monday the establishment of a commercial paper program. Under this new initiative, the company may issue up to $2.3 billion in short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes. According to InvestingPro data, AMETEK operates with a moderate level of debt and maintains a strong financial health score.
The commercial paper program enables AMETEK to borrow, repay, and reborrow funds, with the total outstanding notes not exceeding the $2.3 billion cap at any given time. These notes are expected to have maturities of up to 364 days from the date of issue. The company’s current total debt stands at $2.56 billion, with a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
AMETEK has clarified that the notes will be on par with all other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of the company. As of now, no notes have been issued under this program. The company aims to use this program to enhance its financial flexibility, particularly for purposes such as acquisitions.
To ensure liquidity, AMETEK’s revolving credit facility will act as a financial safety net for the repayment of the notes. Consequently, the combined debt under the company’s revolving credit facility and the commercial paper program will not surpass the $2.3 billion threshold.
The commercial paper program will be facilitated by several dealers, each operating under a commercial paper dealer agreement with AMETEK. The specifics of these agreements, including the dealers involved, have not been disclosed.
It’s important to note that these commercial paper notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws. They will be offered and sold in the United States in accordance with applicable exemptions from the registration requirements.
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