F-10/A: Rogers Communications Amends Shelf Prospectus for $4B Securities Offering

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Shelf Prospectus Amendment 17 March 2026 4:39 PM

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Rogers Communications Inc. filed an amendment to its F-10 registration statement, enabling the potential offering of up to US$4 billion in debt securities and preferred shares over a 25-month period.

Capital raiseThe company may offer debt securities or preferred shares up to an aggregate amount of US$4,000,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies).The offering will occur from time to time over a 25-month period.Proceeds are intended for debt repayment, working capital, acquisitions, or other general corporate purposes.Specific terms, including pricing and distribution, will be detailed in future prospectus supplements.

Summary

Amendment No. 1 to Form F-10 Registration Statement was filed by Rogers Communications Inc. and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. on March 17, 2026.
The amendment establishes a short form base shelf prospectus allowing for the offering of debt securities or preferred shares up to an aggregate amount of US$4,000,000,000 (or its equivalent in any other currency).
These securities may be offered from time to time during a 25-month period after the effective date of the registration statement.
Specific terms of any securities offered, including amounts, prices, and conditions, will be detailed in accompanying prospectus supplements.
The net proceeds from any sale of securities are intended for debt repayment, working capital, acquisitions, or other general corporate purposes.
The filing highlights that Rogers Communications Inc. is a foreign issuer operating under a multijurisdictional disclosure system, meaning its disclosure requirements and financial statements (prepared under IFRS) differ from those of U.S. companies.
For the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, earnings before borrowing costs and income taxes were $9,729 million, with borrowing cost requirements of $2,103 million, resulting in an earnings coverage ratio of 4.63x.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a positive procedural step, providing Rogers Communications with significant financial flexibility for future strategic initiatives and debt management, underpinned by a solid earnings coverage ratio.

Positives

Establishes a flexible framework to raise up to US$4 billion in capital through debt or preferred shares, enhancing financial agility for future strategic initiatives and debt management.
The ability to issue securities over a 25-month period allows for opportunistic financing based on prevailing market conditions.
A strong historical earnings coverage ratio of 4.63x for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, indicates solid capacity to meet borrowing costs.

Negatives

U.S. investors may face difficulties enforcing civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws due to the company's foreign incorporation and the location of most assets, officers, and directors outside the U.S.
The securities offered will not be qualified for sale under Canadian securities laws and will not be offered or sold in Canada, limiting the domestic investor base for this specific offering.
New issues of securities may not have an established trading market, which could affect secondary market pricing, liquidity, and transparency.

Risks

Regulatory changes, including those affecting government regulation, can impact operations.
Technological changes pose risks to the company's services and infrastructure.
Economic, geopolitical, and other conditions, such as inflation, currency exchange rates, interest rates, tariffs, trade wars, recessions, or reduced immigration levels, can affect commercial activity.
Unanticipated changes in content or equipment costs may impact profitability.
Changing conditions in the entertainment, information, and communications industries can affect business performance.
Performance of sports teams, including uncertainty as to their participation or success in postseasons, carries financial implications.
Sports-related work stoppages or cancellations and labor disputes could disrupt media operations.
Challenges in the integration of acquisitions may hinder expected synergies and performance.
Litigation and tax matters present potential financial and reputational risks.
The level of competitive intensity in the markets served can impact market share and pricing.
External threats, including epidemics, pandemics, public health crises, natural disasters, the effects of climate change, or cyberattacks, could disrupt operations.
There is a risk that the company may not proceed with, or complete, any acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Inc. (MLSE) or other transactions to unlock additional value from sports and media assets, within anticipated timing or at all.
The company may not be successful in unlocking additional value from its sports and other media assets, and anticipated asset sales may not be achieved within expected timeframes or for expected proceeds.
New interpretations or accounting standards, or changes to existing interpretations and accounting standards, from accounting bodies could affect financial reporting.
Changes to the methodology, criteria, or conclusions used by rating agencies in assessing or assigning equity treatment or equity credit on subordinated notes or for network transactions could impact financing costs.
U.S. investors may find it difficult to enforce civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws against the Registrants or their directors, officers, or experts due to their foreign incorporation and location of assets/personnel.

Future Outlook

The company's forward-looking statements include expectations regarding revenue, total service revenue, adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures, cash income tax payments, free cash flow, dividend payments, subscriber growth, cost reductions, debt leverage management, and the value and potential monetization of sports and media assets, including the intent to acquire the non-controlling interest in MLSE.

Management Comments

Management has signed the filing, indicating their authorization for the potential offering of securities and adherence to regulatory requirements.
President and CEO, Anthony Staffieri, and CFO, Glenn Brandt, signed on behalf of both Rogers Communications Inc. and Rogers Communications Canada Inc.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this shelf prospectus amendment by Rogers Communications Inc., a leading Canadian telecommunications and entertainment company, reflects a common strategy among large, capital-intensive firms to maintain financial flexibility. In an industry characterized by ongoing infrastructure investments (e.g., 5G deployment, fiber expansion) and potential M&A activities, having a pre-approved mechanism to raise capital quickly is crucial. This move positions Rogers to efficiently access capital markets for strategic initiatives, debt management, or general corporate purposes, aligning with broader industry trends of continuous capital allocation and balance sheet optimization.

Comparison to Industry Standards

StockSavvy.ai observes that Rogers Communications' earnings coverage ratio of 4.63x for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, is generally considered healthy within the telecommunications sector.
Major North American peers like BCE Inc. (Bell Canada) and Telus Corporation typically maintain similar or slightly higher coverage ratios, often ranging from 3x to 6x, depending on their debt structure and operational cash flow.
A ratio above 2x is usually seen as comfortable for debt servicing, indicating Rogers' strong capacity to meet its borrowing costs, comparable to well-established industry players and above the minimum thresholds often required by lenders or rating agencies.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Indemnification Policy Clarification	Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) and Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (RCCI) have detailed their indemnification policies for directors and officers, aligning with the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and Canada Business Corporations Act, respectively. This includes indemnification against judgments, penalties, fines, and expenses in eligible proceedings, with provisions for advance payment of expenses under certain conditions.	March 17, 2026	Enhances protection for directors and officers, potentially aiding in attracting and retaining qualified individuals, but also highlights the company's commitment to legal compliance regarding corporate governance.
Agent for Service of Process	RCI has appointed CT Corporation System as its agent for service of process in the United States for matters related to the indentures and federal/state laws in New York.	March 17, 2026	Facilitates legal proceedings for U.S. investors, though enforceability of U.S. judgments in Canada remains a stated risk.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Potential dilution if preferred shares are issued, but also potential for increased value through strategic acquisitions or debt reduction.
Creditors: Enhanced security and flexibility for the company to manage its debt profile, potentially through refinancing or new debt issuance.
Investors (U.S.): Face specific risks regarding the enforceability of civil liabilities under U.S. federal securities laws due to the company's foreign incorporation.
Employees: No direct impact mentioned, but overall financial health and strategic growth could indirectly affect employment stability and opportunities.

Next Steps

Issuance of prospectus supplements detailing specific terms of future securities offerings.
Potential sale of debt securities or preferred shares from time to time after the effective date of the registration statement.
Possible acquisition of the non-controlling interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Inc. (MLSE).
Efforts to unlock additional value from sports and other media assets, potentially through monetization.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2008-08-06	Date of the initial indenture between RCI and The Bank of New York Mellon.
2013-03-07	Date of the Third and Fourth Supplemental Indentures.
2013-10-02	Date of the Fifth and Sixth Supplemental Indentures.
2014-03-10	Date of the Seventh Supplemental Indenture.
2015-12-08	Date of the Eighth Supplemental Indenture.
2016-01-01	Date of the First Amending Supplemental Indenture to the Eighth Supplemental Indenture.
2016-11-04	Date of the Ninth Supplemental Indenture.
2018-02-08	Date of the Tenth Supplemental Indenture.
2019-04-30	Date of the Eleventh Supplemental Indenture.
2019-11-12	Date of the Twelfth Supplemental Indenture.
2020-06-22	Date of the Thirteenth Supplemental Indenture.
2022-03-11	Date of the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Supplemental Indentures.
2022-09-01	Date of First Amending Supplemental Indentures to the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Supplemental Indentures.
2024-02-09	Date of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Supplemental Indentures.
2025-02-12	Date of a new base indenture and First and Second Supplemental Indentures.
2025-03-06	Date of the management information circular for the annual general meeting held on April 23, 2025.
2025-04-16	Date of various Second Amending Supplemental Indentures to previous indentures and First Amending Supplemental Indentures to the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Supplemental Indentures.
2025-04-23	Date of the annual general meeting of shareholders.
2025-12-31	End of the fiscal year for which Annual Information Form and audited consolidated financial statements are provided.
2026-03-06	Date of the Annual Information Form and audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
2026-03-17	Filing date of Amendment No. 1 to Form F-10 and date of the Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus.

Recommendation

hold

This filing is a routine shelf prospectus amendment, providing Rogers Communications with a flexible mechanism to raise capital in the future. It does not contain new financial results or strategic announcements that would warrant an immediate change in investment stance. The company's solid earnings coverage ratio is noted, but the inherent risks of a foreign issuer and the lack of specific details on future offerings suggest a 'hold' position until more concrete information on capital deployment or performance is available.

Keywords

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