On June 9 and June 10, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Ticker: APD) executed significant debt financing transactions, issuing a total of approximately \(1.6 billion in senior notes. The company closed the offer and sale of \)600 million in 4.300% Senior Notes due 2028 and \(500 million in 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032 in the United States, followed by an expected closing of €500 million (approximately \)550 million) in 3.250% Eurobonds due 2032, with plans to list these Eurobonds on the New York Stock Exchange. This latest financing will bolster Air Products’ liquidity and provide capital for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper obligations.
The U.S. Notes and Eurobonds were issued under the company’s existing Indenture dated April 30, 2020, demonstrating Air Products’ disciplined approach to debt issuance and capital structure management. After deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, the Company netted approximately $1.093 billion from the U.S. Notes sale and anticipates around €495 million from the Eurobonds. These sophisticated debt instruments have fixed interest rates ranging from 3.250% to 4.900%, with maturities between 2028 and 2037, offering investors a balanced risk-return profile.
This move aligns with Air Products’ financial strategy, as highlighted in their recent earnings discussions, where CFO Melissa Schaeffer emphasized the company’s commitment to maintaining strong cash flow and credit metrics. Despite ongoing investments in growth projects, Air Products has expressed confidence in managing leverage responsibly, staying within a 2x debt-to-EBITDA threshold while preserving its Aa2 credit rating. This financing initiative reflects the company’s proactive management of capital expenditures and operational cash flows to support long-term growth.
Financial Context: While detailed 2024 fiscal year-end financial metrics were unavailable at the moment, prior commentary from Q2 2024 reported a 4% increase in EBITDA driven by robust pricing and cost management, with adjusted earnings per share rising to \(2.85, a 4% improvement year over year. Interest expenses had increased slightly due to raised debt levels from prior green bond issuances totaling \)2.5 billion earlier in 2025, a pattern likely extended by this new debt issuance to sustain capital projects.
Air Products operates within the capital-intensive industrial gas sector, characterized by large-scale investments in infrastructure and technology to meet increasing demand for hydrogen and other merchant gases. The company’s financial moves telegraph confidence in stable demand and operational efficiency enhancements, while effectively managing cost pressures, energy price fluctuations, and global market uncertainties.
For investors and market observers, this strategic debt offering not only fortifies Air Products’ balance sheet but also strategically positions the company to capitalize on growth opportunities in the expanding clean energy and industrial gas markets. The issuance of diversified senior notes across U.S. and Euro markets underscores Air Products’ global capital access and financial resilience.
Source Document: Air Products and Chemicals 8-K Report June 9 2025
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