Sysco issues $1.24 billion in senior notes

Published 25/02/2025, 23:12
Sysco issues $1.24 billion in senior notes

Sysco Corp (NYSE:SYY), a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products with a market capitalization of $36.3 billion, has entered into a material definitive agreement, issuing $700 million of 5.100% Senior Notes due 2030 and $550 million of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2035, as disclosed in its recent SEC filing. The transaction occurred on Monday, with the proceeds intended for general corporate purposes, including repayment of borrowings under the company’s commercial paper programs. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 1.2, indicating healthy short-term financial stability.

The notes, guaranteed by Sysco’s subsidiaries, are unsecured and will rank equally with the company’s other unsecured senior indebtedness. Interest will be paid semi-annually with the 2030 Notes maturing on September 23, 2030, and the 2035 Notes on March 23, 2035. Sysco has the option to redeem the notes before their respective maturity dates at specified terms. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company is currently trading below its Fair Value, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering over 1,400 US stocks.

In the event of a change of control repurchase event, Sysco is required to offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest. This SEC filing confirms the creation of a direct financial obligation for Sysco and provides investors with detailed information about the terms and conditions of the notes.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement.

In other recent news, Sysco Corporation reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting a slight earnings per share (EPS) beat of $0.93 compared to the forecasted $0.92. The company’s revenue reached $20 billion, marking a 4.5% increase year-over-year, driven by strategic initiatives and improvements in supply chain efficiency. Despite the positive earnings report, Sysco’s stock experienced a decline, reflecting potential investor concerns. The company maintains its full-year net sales growth guidance of 4-5% and anticipates adjusted EPS growth of 6-7%, with expectations of stronger performance in the latter half of the fiscal year. The earnings call also revealed Sysco’s ongoing efforts to enhance its business strategy and operational efficiency, with a focus on sales and operations improvement initiatives. Additionally, Sysco has been executing a share repurchase plan, now expecting to buy back $1.25 billion of shares, up from the prior plan of $1 billion. The company continues to emphasize its robust balance sheet and cash flow generation as competitive advantages.

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