Tech Giant Oracle announces 5 part benchmark US dollar bond sale
Q. Which tech giant has announced a five part benchmark US dollar bond sale ahead of the pricing later on 29th June?- Published on 30 Jun 16a. Oracle
b. IBM
c. Cognizant
d. HCL
ANSWER: Oracle
Tech giant Oracle announced the five part benchmark US dollar bond sale ahead of pricing.
- The borrower is approaching investors with 5,7, 10, 20 and 30-year bonds, with initial price talk set at T+110bp area, T+125bp area, T+135bp area, T+165bp-170bp area and T+185bp area.
- Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes including stock repurchases, dividend payments and debt referencing as well as future acquisitions
- Ratings are A1/AA-/A+.
- Oracle was last in the US dollar market in April 2015 when it raised USD 10 billion