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⁽¹⁾Opening balance was reclassified to short-term debt as of March 31, 2020.

⁽²⁾ For further discussion, see “2017 Credit Facility” below.

Commercial Paper Program

Our U.S. dollar commercial paper program is supported by our 2017 Credit Facility which provides liquidity support for the repayment of commercial paper issued through this program. In March 2020, as a result of the uncertainties posed by COVID-19 and related economic impacts, we observed that conditions for Tier 2 commercial paper issuers were deteriorating, impacting both costs and actionable duration of commercial paper issues. To mitigate funding uncertainties and as a precautionary measure to maximize our liquidity and increase our available cash on hand, Nasdaq borrowed $799 million under the revolving credit commitment of the 2017 Credit Facility. See “2017 Credit Facility” below for further discussion of our 2017 Credit Facility. Of the amount borrowed, $350 million is being used to provide liquidity support for the commercial paper program. This amount is recorded in cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The effective interest rate of commercial paper issuances fluctuates as short term interest rates and demand fluctuate. The fluctuation of these rates due to market conditions may impact our interest expense.

As of March 31, 2020, commercial paper notes in the table above reflect the aggregate principal amount, less the unamortized discount which is being accreted through interest expense over the life of the applicable notes. The original maturities of these notes range from 20 days to 100 days and as of March 31, 2020, the weighted-average maturity is 51 days with the weighted-average effective interest rate being 1.67% per annum.

Senior Unsecured Notes

Our senior unsecured notes were all issued at a discount. As a result of the discount, the proceeds received from each issuance were less than the aggregate principal amount. As of March 31, 2020, the amounts in the table above reflect the aggregate principal amount, less the unamortized debt discount and the unamortized debt issuance costs which are being accreted through interest expense over the life of the applicable notes. For our Euro denominated notes, the “Payments, Accretion and Other” column also includes the impact of foreign currency translation. Our senior unsecured notes are general unsecured obligations of ours and rank equally with all of our existing and future unsubordinated obligations and they are not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries. The senior unsecured notes were issued under indentures that, among other things, limit our ability to consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets, create liens, and enter into sale and leaseback transactions.

Upon a change of control triggering event (as defined in the various note indentures), the terms require us to repurchase all or part of each holder’s notes for cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount purchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

Early Extinguishment of 3.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021

Nasdaq issued the 2021 Notes in June 2013. The 2021 Notes paid interest annually at a rate of 3.875% per annum.

In March 2020, we primarily used the net proceeds from the 2030 Notes to repay in full and terminate our 2021 Notes. For further discussion of the 2030 Notes, see “0.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2030” below. In connection with the early extinguishment of the 2021 Notes, we recorded a charge of $36 million, which primarily included a make-whole redemption price premium. This charge is included in general, administrative and other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

4.25% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2024

In May 2014, Nasdaq issued the 2024 Notes. The 2024 Notes pay interest semiannually at a rate of 4.25% per annum until June 1, 2024. Such interest rate may vary with Nasdaq’s debt rating, to the extent Nasdaq is downgraded below investment grade, up to a rate not to exceed 6.25%.

1.75% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2023

In May 2016, Nasdaq issued the 2023 Notes. The 2023 Notes pay interest annually at a rate of 1.75% per annum until May 19, 2023. Such interest rate may vary with Nasdaq’s debt rating, to the extent Nasdaq is downgraded below investment grade, up to a rate not to exceed 3.75%.

The 2023 Notes have been designated as a hedge of our net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange rate risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. The decrease in the carrying amount of $10 million noted in the “Payments, Accretion and Other” column in the table above primarily reflects the translation of the 2023 Notes into U.S. dollars and is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020.

3.85% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026

In June 2016, Nasdaq issued the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes pay interest semiannually at a rate of 3.85% per annum until June 30, 2026. Such interest rate may vary with Nasdaq’s debt rating, to the extent Nasdaq is downgraded below investment grade, up to a rate not to exceed 5.85%.

1.75% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029

In April 2019, Nasdaq issued the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Notes pay interest annually at a rate of 1.75% per annum until March 28, 2029, Such interest rate may vary with Nasdaq’s debt rating, to the extent Nasdaq is downgraded below investment grade, up to a rate not to exceed 3.75%. The 2029 Notes may be redeemed by Nasdaq at any time, subject to a make-whole amount.

The 2029 Notes have been designated as a hedge of our net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. The decrease in the carrying amount of $10 million noted in the “Payments, Accretion and Other” column in the table above primarily reflects the translation of the 2029 Notes into U.S. dollars and is recorded in

accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020.

0.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2030

In February 2020, Nasdaq issued the 2030 Notes. The 2030 Notes pay interest annually in arrears, beginning on February 13, 2021 and may be redeemed by Nasdaq at any time, subject to a make-whole amount. The proceeds from the 2030 Notes, approximately $644 million after deducting the underwriting discount and expenses of the offering, were primarily used to redeem the 2021 Notes and for other general corporate purposes. For further discussion of the 2021 Notes, see “Early Extinguishment of 3.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2021” above.

The 2030 Notes were designated as a hedge of our net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries to mitigate the foreign exchange risk associated with certain investments in these subsidiaries. The increase in the carrying amount of $11 million noted in the “Payments, Accretion and Other” column in the table above primarily reflects the translation of the 2030 Notes into U.S. dollars and is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020.

3.25% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2050

In April 2020, Nasdaq issued the 2050 Notes. The 2050 Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears, beginning on October 28, 2020 and may be redeemed by Nasdaq at any time, subject to a make-whole amount. The interest rate of 3.25% may vary with Nasdaq's debt rating, to the extent Nasdaq is downgraded below investment grade, up to a rate not to exceed 5.25% The net proceeds from the 2050 Notes were approximately $485 million after deducting the underwriting discount and expenses of the offering. In April 2020, we used the net proceeds from the 2050 Notes to repay a portion of amounts previously borrowed under the 2017 Credit Facility. See “2017 Credit Facility” below for further discussion of our 2017 Credit Facility.

2017 Credit Facility

In April 2017, Nasdaq entered into the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2017 Credit Facility consists of a $1 billion five-year revolving credit facility (with sublimits for non-dollar borrowings, swingline borrowings and letters of credit), which replaced a former credit facility. Nasdaq intends to use funds available under the 2017 Credit Facility for general corporate purposes and to provide liquidity support for the repayment of commercial paper issued through the commercial paper program. Nasdaq is permitted to repay borrowings under our 2017 Credit Facility at any time in whole or in part, without penalty.

As discussed under “Commercial Paper Program” above, in March 2020, Nasdaq borrowed $799 million under the revolving credit commitment of the 2017 Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2020, the total remaining amount available

under the 2017 Credit Facility was $200 million which excludes the amount that supports a letter of credit.

As of March 31, 2020, given we have the ability and intent to repay the amount drawn under the 2017 Credit Facility within the next 12 months, this amount was recorded as short-term debt in the above table.

In April 2020, we used the net proceeds from the 2050 Notes to repay a portion of amounts previously borrowed under the 2017 Credit Facility. As a result, availability under the revolving credit commitment was approximately $700 million as of April 30, 2020, which excludes the amount that supports a letter of credit. For further discussion of the 2050 Notes, see “3.25% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2050” above.

As of December 31, 2019, no amounts were outstanding on the 2017 Credit Facility. The $(2) million balance represents unamortized debt issuance costs which are being accreted through interest expense over the life of the credit facility.

Under our 2017 Credit Facility, borrowings under the revolving credit facility and swingline borrowings bear interest on the principal amount outstanding at a variable interest rate based on either the LIBOR or the base rate (as defined in the credit agreement) (or other applicable rate with respect to non-dollar borrowings), plus an applicable margin that varies with Nasdaq’s debt rating. We are charged commitment fees of 0.125% to 0.4%, depending on our credit rating, whether or not amounts have been borrowed. These commitment fees are included in interest expense and were not material for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.

The 2017 Credit Facility contains financial and operating covenants. Financial covenants include a minimum interest expense coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. Operating covenants include, among other things, limitations on Nasdaq’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, grant liens on assets, dispose of assets and make certain restricted payments. The facility also contains customary affirmative covenants, including access to financial statements, notice of defaults and certain other material events, maintenance of properties and insurance, and events of default, including cross-defaults to our material indebtedness.

The 2017 Credit Facility includes an option for Nasdaq to increase the available aggregate amount by up to $500 million, subject to the consent of the lenders funding the increase and certain other conditions.

Other Credit Facilities

We also have credit facilities primarily related to our Nasdaq Clearing operations in order to provide further liquidity. These credit facilities, which are available in multiple currencies, totaled $193 million as of March 31, 2020 and $203 million as of December 31, 2019 in available liquidity, none of which was utilized as of March 31, 2020, and of which $15 million was utilized as of December 31, 2019.

Debt Covenants

As of March 31, 2020, we were in compliance with the covenants of all of our debt obligations.

Transition from LIBOR

Nasdaq is currently evaluating the impact of the transition from LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark to other potential alternative reference rates. Currently, Nasdaq has debt instruments in place that reference LIBOR-based rates. As of March 31, 2020, we do not have material risk exposure to LIBOR through our outstanding debt instruments. The transition from LIBOR is estimated to take place in 2021 and Nasdaq will continue to actively assess the related opportunities and risks involved in this transition.