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Debt | DEBT Debt consisted of the following:
In 2016, we repaid $500 of fixed-rate notes on their maturity date with cash on hand. We also issued $1 billion of fixed-rate notes for general corporate purposes. Interest payments associated with our debt were $83 in 2016, $90 in 2015 and $94 in 2014. Our fixed-rate notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by several of our 100-percent-owned subsidiaries. See Note R for condensed consolidating financial statements. We have the option to redeem the notes prior to their maturity in whole or in part for the principal plus any accrued but unpaid interest and applicable make-whole amounts. The aggregate amounts of scheduled principal maturities of our debt for the next five years are as follows:
Fixed-rate notes of $900 mature in November 2017. As we approach the maturity date of this debt, we will determine whether to repay these notes with cash on hand or refinance the obligation. On December 31, 2016, we had no commercial paper outstanding, but we maintain the ability to access the commercial paper market in the future. We have $2 billion in committed bank credit facilities for general corporate purposes and working capital needs. These credit facilities include a $1 billion multi-year facility expiring in July 2018 and a $1 billion multi-year facility expiring in November 2020. These facilities are required by credit rating agencies to support our commercial paper issuances. We may renew or replace these credit facilities in whole or in part at or prior to their expiration dates. Our bank credit facilities are guaranteed by several of our 100-percent-owned subsidiaries. We also have an effective shelf registration on file with the SEC that allows us to access the debt markets. Our financing arrangements contain a number of customary covenants and restrictions. We were in compliance with all covenants on December 31, 2016. |