Resideo Announces Completion of Transaction with Honeywell To Accelerate Payment of All Potential Monetary Obligations Under Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement
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Resideo Technologies (NYSE: REZI) has finalized a significant transaction with Honeywell International (NASDAQ: HON) to eliminate all future monetary obligations under their Indemnification and Reimbursement Agreement from 2018. The deal involves a one-time cash payment of $1.59 billion to Honeywell, terminating Resideo's obligation to make annual payments of up to $140 million through 2043.
The transaction eliminates all affirmative and negative covenants under the Indemnification Agreement while maintaining other agreements, including Resideo's long-term license to use the Honeywell Home brand.
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- Significant immediate cash outlay of $1.59 billion
- Reduction in cash reserves and potential impact on financial flexibility
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In the Aug 14 session, REZI declined 2.80%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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In connection with the completion of the transaction, Resideo made a one-time cash payment to Honeywell of
Advisors
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to Resideo and Collected Strategies served as strategic communications advisor in connection with the transaction.
About Resideo
Resideo is a leading manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and controls products and solutions for residential and commercial end-markets. We are a leader in the home heating, ventilation, and air conditioning controls markets, smoke and carbon monoxide detection home safety and fire suppression products markets, and security products markets. Our solutions and services can be found in over 150 million residential and commercial spaces globally, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. For more information about Resideo and our trusted, well-established brands including First Alert, Honeywell Home, BRK, Control4, and others, visit www.resideo.com.
Contacts:
Investors:
Christopher T. Lee
Global Head of Strategic Finance
investorrelations@resideo.com
Media:
Garrett Terry
Corporate Communications Manager
garrett.terry@resideo.com
or
Dan Moore, Jim Golden, Tali Epstein
Collected Strategies
Resideo-CS@collectedstrategies.com
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SOURCE Resideo Technologies, Inc.