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Debt and Other Commitments
12 Months Ended
Jan. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt and Other Commitments
5. DEBT AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Summary of Term Debt Obligations
In millionsJanuary 2,
2022
Principal amount of 2031 Term Notes outstanding$500 
Principal amount of 2023 Term Notes outstanding500 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(7)
Net carrying amount of term notes993 
Less: current portion 
Term notes, non-current$993 
Fair value of term notes outstanding (Level 2)$996 

0.550% Term Notes due 2023 (2023 Term Notes) and 2.550% Term Notes due 2031 (2031 Term Notes)

On March 23, 2021, we issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of term notes due 2023 (2023 Term Notes) and $500 million aggregate principal amount of term notes due 2031 (2031 Term Notes, together the Term Notes). We received net proceeds from the issuance of $992 million, after deducting discounts and debt issuance costs. The 2023 and 2031 Term Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.550% and 2.550% per annum, respectively, payable semi-annually. Interest is payable on March 23 and September 23 of each year, beginning on September 23, 2021. The 2023 Term Notes mature on March 23, 2023 and the 2031 Term Notes mature on March 23, 2031.

We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the Term Notes, at our option, at any time prior to maturity. The 2023 Term Notes and, prior to December 23, 2030, the 2031 Term Notes are redeemable at make-whole premium redemption prices as defined in the applicable forms of note. After December 23, 2030, the 2031 Term Notes are redeemable at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the redemption date.

Interest expense recognized on the Term Notes was $14 million in 2021, which included amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs.

Summary of Convertible Debt Obligations
In millionsJanuary 2,
2022
January 3,
2021
Principal amount of 2023 Convertible Senior Notes outstanding$750 $750 
Principal amount of 2021 Convertible Senior Notes outstanding 517 
Unamortized discount of liability component of convertible senior notes(48)(83)
       Net carrying amount of liability component of convertible senior notes702 1,184 
Less: current portion (511)
Convertible senior notes, non-current$702 $673 
Carrying value of equity component of convertible senior notes, net of debt issuance costs
$126 $213 
Fair value of convertible senior notes outstanding (Level 2)$854 $1,595 
Weighted-average remaining amortization period of discount on the liability component of convertible senior notes1.6 years2.4 years

Interest expense recognized on the Convertible Senior Notes, which included amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs, was $36 million, $46 million, and $51 million in 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively.

0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (2023 Convertible Notes)

In August 2018, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2023 (2023 Convertible Notes). The net proceeds from the issuance, after deducting the offering expenses payable by us, were $735 million. The 2023 Convertible Notes carry no coupon interest and mature on August 15, 2023.
The 2023 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, based on an initial conversion rate, subject to adjustment, of 2.1845 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $457.77 per share of common stock), only in the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2018 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price in effect on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2023 Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; (3) if we call any or all of the notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events described in the indenture. Regardless of the foregoing circumstances, the holders may convert their notes on or after May 15, 2023 until August 11, 2023.

It is our intent and policy to settle conversions through combination settlement; this involves repayment of an amount of cash equal to the “principal amount” and delivery of the “share amount” in excess of the conversion value over the principal amount in shares of common stock. In general, for each $1,000 in principal, the “principal amount” of cash upon settlement is defined as the lesser of $1,000 and the conversion value during the 20-day observation period. The conversion value is the sum of the daily conversion value, which is the product of the effective conversion rate divided by 20 days and the daily volume weighted average price (VWAP) of our common stock. The “share amount” is the cumulative “daily share amount” during the observation period, which is calculated by dividing the daily VWAP into the difference between the daily conversion value (i.e., conversion rate x daily VWAP) and $1,000.

We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2023 Convertible Notes, at our option, on or after August 20, 2021 if the last reported sale price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect (currently $595.10) for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus any accrued and unpaid special interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The 2023 Convertible Notes are accounted for in accordance with authoritative guidance for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion. The guidance requires the carrying amount of the liability component to be estimated by estimating the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an associated conversion feature. Because at issuance we had no outstanding non-convertible public debt, we determined that market-traded senior, unsecured corporate bonds represent a similar liability without a conversion option. Based on market data available for publicly traded, senior, unsecured corporate bonds issued by companies in our industry, and with similar maturities to the 2023 Convertible Notes, we estimated an implied interest rate of 3.7%, assuming no conversion option. Assumptions used in the estimate represent what market participants would use in pricing the liability component, including market interest rates, credit standing, and yield curves, all of which are defined as Level 2 observable inputs. The estimated implied interest rate was applied to the 2023 Convertible Notes, which resulted in a fair value of the liability component in aggregate of $624 million upon issuance, calculated as the present value of implied future payments based on the $750 million aggregate principal amount. The $126 million difference ($93 million, net of tax) between the aggregate principal amount of $750 million and the estimated fair value of the liability component was recorded in additional paid-in capital as the 2023 Convertible Notes are not considered redeemable.

As a policy election under applicable guidance related to the calculation of diluted net income per share, we have elected the combination settlement method as our stated settlement policy and apply the treasury stock method in the calculation of the potential dilutive impact of the 2023 Convertible Notes on net income per share each period. The 2023 Convertible Notes were not convertible as of January 2, 2022 and had no dilutive impact in 2021, 2020, and 2019. If the notes were converted as of January 2, 2022, the if-converted value would not exceed the principal amount.
0.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2021 (2021 Convertible Notes)

In June 2014, we issued $517 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2021 (2021 Convertible Notes). The implied estimated effective rate of the liability component of the notes was 3.5%, assuming no conversion option. The 2021 Convertible Notes were convertible into cash, shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election, based on conversion rates as defined in the indenture. The 2021 Convertible Notes matured on June 15, 2021, by which time the principal had been converted and was repaid in cash. The excess of the conversion value over the principal amount was paid in shares of common stock.

The following table summarizes information about the conversions during 2021:
In millions2021 Notes
Cash paid for principal of notes converted$517 
Conversion value over principal amount, paid in shares of common stock$313 
Number of shares of common stock issued upon conversion0.7 
Loss on extinguishment of debt$1 

Credit Agreement

On March 8, 2021, we entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement), which provides us with a $750 million senior unsecured five-year revolving credit facility, including a $40 million sublimit for swingline borrowings and a $50 million sublimit for letters of credit (the Credit Facility). The proceeds of the loans under the Credit Facility may be used to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes.

Any loans under the Credit Facility will have a variable interest rate based on either the eurocurrency rate or the alternate base rate, plus an applicable spread that varies with the Company’s debt rating. The Credit Agreement includes an option for us to elect to increase the commitments under the Credit Facility or to enter into one or more tranches of term loans in the aggregate principal amount of up to $250 million, subject to the consent of the lenders providing the additional commitments or term loans, as applicable, and certain other conditions.

The Credit Agreement contains financial and operating covenants. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we are required to maintain a ratio of total debt to annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), calculated based on the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending with the most recent fiscal quarter, of not greater than 3.50 to 1.00 as of the end of each fiscal quarter. Upon the consummation of any Qualified Acquisition (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and us providing notice to the Administrative Agent, the ratio increases to 4.00 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter in which the acquisition is consummated and the three consecutive fiscal quarters thereafter. The operating covenants include, among other things, limitations on (i) the incurrence of indebtedness by our subsidiaries, (ii) liens on our and our subsidiaries assets, and (iii) certain fundamental changes and the disposition of assets by us and our subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement contains other customary covenants, representations and warranties, and events of default.

The Credit Facility matures, and all amounts outstanding thereunder become due and payable in full, on March 8, 2026, subject to two one-year extensions at our option, the consent of the extending lenders and certain other conditions. We may prepay amounts borrowed and terminate commitments under the Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty.

As of January 2, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, and we were in compliance with all financial and operating covenants.

Bridge Facility

In advance of the acquisition of GRAIL, we obtained a bridge facility commitment letter from Goldman Sachs Bank USA for a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility, in an aggregate principal amount of $1 billion. The bridge facility commitment letter was subject to certain conditions, including consummation of the acquisition pursuant to the
GRAIL Merger Agreement. On March 23, 2021, we terminated the bridge facility commitment letter in conjunction with the issuance of the 2023 and 2031 Term Notes.

Leases

As of January 2, 2022, the maturities of our operating lease liabilities were as follows:
In millions
2022$103
2023101
2024112
2025105
2026103
Thereafter517
Total remaining lease payments (1)
1,041
Less: imputed interest(196)
Total operating lease liabilities845
Less: current portion(71)
Long-term operating lease liabilities$774
Weighted-average remaining lease term9.9 years
Weighted-average discount rate4.1 %
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(1)Total remaining lease payments exclude $8 million of legally binding minimum lease payments for leases signed but not yet commenced.

The components of our lease costs were as follows:
In millions202120202019
Operating lease costs$99 $84 $84 
Sublease income(16)(11)(12)
Total lease costs$83 $73 $72 

Purchase Obligations

In the normal course of business, we enter into agreements to purchase goods or services that are not cancelable without penalty, primarily related to licensing and supply arrangements. For those agreements with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum quantities or pricing as of the reporting date. Licensing agreements under which we commit to minimum royalty payments, some of which are subject to adjustment, may be terminated prior to the expiration of underlying intellectual property under certain circumstances. Annual minimum payments for noncancelable purchase obligations as of January 2, 2022 were not material.