Legal DealFolio - Microsoft Corporation Debt Securities Offering

The Firm represented Microsoft Corporation in connection with its offering of euro-denominated debt securities and its offering of U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities. The underwriters for both offerings were led by Barclays, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo. Microsoft offered EUR1.75 billion of 2.125% Notes due 2021, EUR1.75 billion of 3.125% Notes due 2028, USD1.25 billion of 1.625% Notes due 2018, USD1.5 billion of 3.625% Notes due 2023 and USD500 million of 4.875% Notes due 2043. The euro-denominated notes are listed on the Global Exchange Market, which is the exchange regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange. The net proceeds from the offerings will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, funding for working capital, capital expenditures, repurchases of capital stock, acquisitions and repayment of existing debt. Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. The Simpson Thacher team for the debt offerings included William B. Brentani, Kirsten L. Davis, Sara L. Terheggen, Emiko Kurotsu and Stephanie A. Richards (Capital Markets), and Katharine Moir and Noah Metz (Tax).

Deal Date:	06-12-2013	Practice Area:	Debt Capital Markets
Deal Title:	Microsoft Corporation Debt Securities Offering	Industry:	Software & Computer Services
Description:	The Firm represented Microsoft Corporation in connection with its offering of euro-denominated debt securities and its offering of U.S. dollar-denominated debt securities. The underwriters for both offerings were led by Barclays, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo. Microsoft offered EUR1.75 billion of 2.125% Notes due 2021, EUR1.75 billion of 3.125% Notes due 2028, USD1.25 billion of 1.625% Notes due 2018, USD1.5 billion of 3.625% Notes due 2023 and USD500 million of 4.875% Notes due 2043. The euro-denominated notes are listed on the Global Exchange Market, which is the exchange regulated market of the Irish Stock Exchange. The net proceeds from the offerings will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, funding for working capital, capital expenditures, repurchases of capital stock, acquisitions and repayment of existing debt. Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. The Simpson Thacher team for the debt offerings included William B. Brentani, Kirsten L. Davis, Sara L. Terheggen, Emiko Kurotsu and Stephanie A. Richards (Capital Markets), and Katharine Moir and Noah Metz (Tax).
Financial Center:	Silicon Valley	Value:	1000.01-5000.00
Advised Party:	Issuer	Law Firm	Simpson Thacher
Issuer Jurisdiction	United States	Listing Jurisdiction	United States
Classification:	Corporate Bonds Senior Debt	Lawyer	William B Brentani

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