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Get filing alertsXylem completes $1B debt offering to refinance 2026 notes at higher rates
Filed May 29, 2026 · Period ending May 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Issued $500M of 5.2% notes due 2033 and $500M of 5.45% blue notes due 2036, raising $1 billion in total through public offering completed May 29, 2026.
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Will use $500M from 2033 notes to refinance existing 3.25% debt maturing November 2026, extending maturity seven years but increasing interest costs by 195 basis points to 5.2%.
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Allocated $500M from 2036 Blue Notes to eligible water infrastructure projects aligned with sustainability goals; proceeds held in treasury until deployed.
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Notes include change-of-control protection requiring repurchase at 101% of principal plus interest if acquisition occurs with credit rating downgrade.
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Offering underwritten by BNP Paribas, Citigroup, ING, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo; legal opinions on note validity filed with SEC.
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Summary
Xylem completed a $1 billion debt offering split between two tranches: $500 million of 5.2% senior notes maturing in 2033 and $500 million of 5.45% senior blue notes maturing in 2036. The company will use proceeds from the 2033 notes to refinance existing debt maturing in November 2026, effectively pushing out the maturity by seven years.
However, this refinancing comes at a significant cost—the new borrowing rate of 5.2% is 195 basis points higher than the 3.25% rate on the maturing debt, reflecting today's elevated interest rate environment and adding roughly $10 million annually in interest expense on that tranche.
The 2036 Blue Notes represent a sustainability commitment, with proceeds earmarked for water infrastructure projects that align with Xylem's core business in water technology. This is a positive signal about the company's pipeline of environmental projects. Retail investors should monitor whether the higher debt service costs impact free cash flow or dividend capacity. The key follow-on item is Xylem's next earnings call, where management will likely discuss how the increased interest expense affects 2027 guidance and whether the blue bond projects generate returns that justify the 5.45% cost of capital.
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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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The Company intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from the sale of the 2036 Blue Notes to a portfolio of eligible blue projects.
The $500 million from the 2036 Blue Notes will be allocated to eligible blue projects, indicating sustainability-focused water infrastructure investments. Until allocated, proceeds will be held in treasury liquidity or short-term instruments. This represents Xylem's commitment to environmental projects aligned with its water technology focus.
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If the Company experiences certain changes of control accompanied or followed by rating downgrades during a specified period, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the repurchase date.
The notes include investor protection requiring Xylem to repurchase the debt at 101% of principal plus accrued interest if a change of control occurs with accompanying credit rating downgrades. This provides bondholders an exit option if the company's creditworthiness deteriorates following an acquisition or merger.
Event · Item 2.03 — Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation
Xylem disclosed creation of a direct financial obligation, with details cross-referenced to Item 1.01 (not provided in this excerpt).
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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
Xylem disclosed the creation of a direct financial obligation or off-balance sheet arrangement. The specific terms, amounts, and conditions are referenced in Item 1.01 of the 8-K, which is not included in the provided excerpt. Without Item 1.01 details, the nature and materiality of this obligation cannot be assessed.
Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events
Xylem issued notes via underwriting agreement with five banks; legal opinions on validity filed.
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The Notes were issued pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated May 19, 2026 (the “Underwriting Agreement”), among the Company and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., ING Financial Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein.
Xylem completed a debt offering by issuing notes through an underwriting agreement dated May 19, 2026. The underwriters include BNP Paribas Securities, Citigroup, ING Financial Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities. This represents new debt financing for the company.
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In connection with the Offering, the Company is filing as Exhibits 5.1 and 5.2 hereto opinions of counsel addressing the validity and enforceability of the Notes.
Xylem filed legal opinions confirming the validity and enforceability of the newly issued notes. This is standard practice for debt offerings to provide legal assurance to investors regarding the binding nature of the securities.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Xylem issued $2B+ in senior notes (5.200% due 2033, 5.450% due 2036) via underwriting agreement with major banks.
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Underwriting Agreement, dated May 19, 2026, among Xylem Inc. and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., ING Financial Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Xylem engaged five major investment banks as underwriters for the debt offering. The underwriting agreement, dated ten days before the indenture execution, establishes the terms under which these banks agreed to purchase and distribute the notes to investors. This syndicate structure is typical for large corporate debt offerings and ensures broad market distribution.
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