Sempra Issues $575M in Junior Subordinated Notes

TL;DR

Sempra just dropped $575M in new debt. Watch those interest payments.

AI Summary

On March 18, 2024, Sempra Energy filed an 8-K to report the issuance of $575 million in junior subordinated notes due 2079. These notes are part of Sempra's ongoing financing activities to support its operations and growth.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates Sempra is raising capital through debt, which could impact its leverage and future interest expenses.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Issuing subordinated debt increases financial leverage and can carry higher interest rates, potentially impacting profitability and financial flexibility.

Key Numbers

• $575M — Junior Subordinated Notes Issued (Represents new debt financing for Sempra.)

Key Players & Entities

• Sempra Energy (company) — Filer
• $575 million (dollar_amount) — Amount of junior subordinated notes issued
• 2079 (date) — Maturity year of the notes
• Southern California Gas Co (company) — Member company of Sempra

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $25 — 75% Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2079, $25 par value SREA New York Stock Excha
• $500,000,000 — y announced public offering and sale of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.600
• $1.4 million — ing expenses estimated at approximately $1.4 million) of 98.475% of the aggregate principal

Filing Documents

• d797804d8k.htm (8-K) — 43KB
• d797804dex41.htm (EX-4.1) — 141KB
• d797804dex51.htm (EX-5.1) — 16KB
• g797804g0318233211463.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• g797804g0318233504999.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• g797804g0319001545987.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• g797804g0319001546332.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 2KB
• 0001193125-24-070200.txt ( ) — 426KB
• sre-20240318.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 5KB
• sre-20240318_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 1KB
• sre-20240318_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 14KB
• sre-20240318_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 24KB
• sre-20240318_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 15KB
• d797804d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 9KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 March 18, 2024 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Commission File No. Exact Name of Registrants as Specified in their Charters, Address and Telephone Number State of Incorporation I.R.S. Employer Identification Nos. Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report 1-14201 SEMPRA California 33-0732627 No change 488 8th Avenue San Diego , California 92101 (619) 696-2000 1-01402 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY California 95-1240705 No change 555 West 5th Street Los Angeles , California 90013 (213) 244-1200 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrants under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered SEMPRA: Sempra Common Stock, without par value SRE New York Stock Exchange Sempra 5.75% Junior Subordinated Notes Due 2079, $25 par value SREA New York Stock Exchange SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company SEMPRA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. SEMPRA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY Item8.01 Other Events. On March 18, 2024, Southern California Gas Company (the "Company"), an indirect subsidiary of Sempra, closed its previously announced public offering and sale of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.600% First Mortgage Bonds, Series BBB, due 2054 (the "Bonds") with proceeds to the Company (after deducting the underwriting discount but before deducting the Company's other offering expenses estimated at approximately $1.4 million) of 98.475% of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds. The sale of the Bonds was registered under the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-270939). The Bonds were issued pursuant to a Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 18, 2024 (the "Supplemental Indenture"), which is filed herewith as Exhibit 4.1. The Bonds will mature on April 1, 2054. The Bonds will bear interest at the rate of 5.600% per annum. Interest on the Bonds will accrue from March 18, 2024 and is payable semiannually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2024. The Bonds will be redeemable prior to maturity, at the Company's option, at the redemption prices described in the form of Bond, which form is included in Exhibit 4.1 hereto. The foregoing description of some of the terms of the Bonds is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the form of Bond and the Supplemental Indenture, which are filed as exhibits herewith and are incorporated herein by reference. Further information regarding the sale of the Bonds is contained in the Underwriting Agreement, dated March 12, 2024, which was filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2024. Item9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Exhibit Description 4.1 Supplemental Indenture of Southern California Gas Company to U.S. Bank National Association, dated as of March 18, 2024. 4.2 Form of Series BBB Bond (Included in Exhibit 4.1 hereto). 5.1 Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP. 23.1 Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (contained in the opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SEMPRA, (Registrant) Date: March 18, 2024 By: /s/ Peter R. Wall Peter R. Wall Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, (Registrant) Date: March 18, 2024 By: /s/ Mia L