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DEBT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT
On February 6, 2026, Eaton Corporation, a subsidiary of Eaton, exercised a $1,000 million upsize of the existing $3,000 million five-year revolving credit agreement, increasing the total facility size to $4,000 million. The facility’s maturity date remains unchanged at September 27, 2030. The revolving credit facility is used to support commercial paper borrowings and is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Eaton and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries on an unsubordinated, unsecured basis. There were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility at June 30, 2026. Also on February 6, 2026, the Company increased its commercial paper program from $3,000 million to $4,000 million. The Company maintains access to the commercial paper markets through its $4,000 million commercial paper program, of which $2,088 million was outstanding on June 30, 2026.
On March 6, 2026, Eaton Corporation, a subsidiary of Eaton, issued notes (2026 U.S. Notes) with an aggregate face amount of $8,500 million. The 2026 U.S. Notes are comprised of six tranches: 3.850% notes due 2028 in the amount of $1,500 million; 3.950% notes due 2029 in the amount of $1,500 million; 4.200% notes due 2031 in the amount of $1,500 million; 4.500% notes due 2033 in the amount of $1,000 million; 4.800% notes due 2036 in the amount of $2,000 million; and 5.450% notes due 2056 in the amount of $1,000 million. Interest is payable semi-annually. The issuer received proceeds totaling $8,427 million from the 2026 U.S. Notes issuance, net of financing costs and discounts. The 2026 U.S. Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsubordinated, unsecured basis by Eaton and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The 2026 U.S. Notes contain customary optional redemption and par call provisions. The 2026 U.S. Notes also contain a change of control provision which requires the Company to make an offer to purchase all or any part of the 2026 U.S. Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The capitalized deferred financing fees are amortized in Interest expense - net over the respective terms of the 2026 U.S. Notes. The 2026 U.S. Notes are subject to customary non-financial covenants.
On March 10, 2026, Eaton Capital Unlimited Company, a subsidiary of Eaton, issued Euro denominated notes (2026 Euro Notes) with an aggregate face amount of €1,200 million ($1,390 million). The 2026 Euro Notes are comprised of two tranches of €600 million each, which mature in 2034 and 2038, with interest payable annually at a respective rate of 3.550% and 4.000% per annum. The issuer received proceeds totaling €1,191 million ($1,380 million) from the 2026 Euro Notes issuance, net of financing costs and discounts. The 2026 Euro Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsubordinated, unsecured basis by Eaton and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries. The 2026 Euro Notes contain customary optional redemption and par call provisions. The 2026 Euro Notes also contain a change of control provision which requires the Company to make an offer to purchase all or any part of the 2026 Euro Notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The capitalized deferred financing fees are amortized in Interest expense - net over the respective terms of the 2026 Euro Notes. The 2026 Euro Notes are subject to customary non-financial covenants.
On March 6, 2026, Eaton Corporation, a subsidiary of Eaton, terminated the $8,000 million senior unsecured delayed-draw term loan facility (Term Credit Agreement) entered into on February 6, 2026. No loans were outstanding as of the date of termination and the Company incurred no fees or penalties in connection with the termination. The Term Credit Agreement was terminated in connection with the issuance of the 2026 U.S. Notes and 2026 Euro Notes.