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Thermo Fisher enters new $5.0B credit facility and expands CP program to $5.0B
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
- New $5.0B unsecured five-year revolving credit facility replaces prior $3.0B facility, matures Jan 7, 2027.
- Expansion option allows up to $1.0B additional commitments subject to lender consent.
- Interest margins: 0.795%-1.300% over Term SOFR (or comparable) plus facility fee 0.080%-0.200%, tied to credit ratings.
- Company increases total commercial paper capacity to $5.0B (USCP from $1.5B, ECP from €1.5B) on or about Jan 10, 2022.
- Proceeds may be used for working capital, acquisitions, stock repurchases, debt refinancing, and general corporate purposes.