F-10EF: TELUS Registers Diverse Securities for Future Offerings

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Universal Shelf Registration Statement 4 December 2025 8:31 AM

TELUS Corporation has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC, enabling it to offer various securities including debt, preferred, and common shares over the next 37 months for general corporate purposes.

Capital raiseTELUS may offer and issue various securities, including Debt Securities, Preferred Shares, Common Shares, Warrants, Share Purchase Contracts, Share Purchase or Equity Units, and Subscription Receipts, from time to time over a 37-month period.The aggregate initial offering price for these securities is estimated not to exceed $2,845,200,000 (C$4,000,000,000 equivalent).The specific terms, amounts, prices, and timing of any offerings will be determined based on market conditions and detailed in accompanying prospectus supplements.Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing indebtedness and funding capital expenditures.

Summary

TELUS Corporation has filed a universal shelf registration statement (Form F-10EF) with the SEC on December 4, 2025.
This registration allows TELUS to offer an indeterminate amount of Debt Securities, Preferred Shares, Common Shares, Warrants, Share Purchase Contracts, Share Purchase or Equity Units, and Subscription Receipts from time to time over a 37-month period.
The aggregate initial offering price for these securities is estimated not to exceed $2,845,200,000 (converted from C$4,000,000,000).
Proceeds from future sales will be added to the company's general funds, to be used for purposes such as repaying existing indebtedness, funding capital expenditures, and other general corporate needs.
TELUS qualifies as a well-known seasoned issuer (WKSI) under Canadian securities regulations, which streamlines the offering process.
The company reported consolidated net income attributable to common shareholders before borrowing costs and income taxes of $3.0 billion for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2025, with borrowing costs of $1.4 billion, resulting in an earnings coverage ratio of 2.1 times.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing is a routine shelf registration statement, indicating the company's proactive approach to maintaining financial flexibility for future capital needs. The improved earnings coverage ratio is a positive indicator of financial health, contributing to a slightly positive sentiment for strategic preparedness.

Positives

The filing of a universal shelf registration provides TELUS with significant financial flexibility to raise capital efficiently in the future, adapting to market conditions.
TELUS qualifies as a Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (WKSI), indicating its strong market presence and allowing for streamlined offering procedures.
The company's earnings coverage ratio improved from 1.8 times (12 months ended December 31, 2024) to 2.1 times (12 months ended September 30, 2025), suggesting an improved ability to cover borrowing costs.
TELUS is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with over $20 billion in annual revenue and more than 20 million customer connections.
The company has diversified business segments including TELUS Health, TELUS Digital, and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, covering over 75 million lives globally in healthcare and operating in 32 countries for digital customer experience.

Negatives

The filing itself does not contain specific negative financial results or operational setbacks, as it is a procedural registration for future offerings.
The document highlights numerous inherent risks and uncertainties that could materially affect the company's financial position, performance, and cash flows, which are standard for a company of this size and industry.

Risks

Regulatory matters, including potential changes to the regulatory regime, outcomes of proceedings, and challenges in complying with complex and changing regulations in healthcare, virtual care, and medical devices industries.
Competitive environment, including competitor expansion, pricing intensity, non-traditional competition, disruptive technology, and disintermediation impacting market share and financial results, particularly in TELUS Health, TELUS Digital, and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods.
Technology risks such as consumer adoption of alternative technologies, failure to innovate, challenges in deploying and evolving wireless and fixed broadband technologies, and reliance on network access agreements.
Security and data protection risks related to detecting and responding to threats, effectiveness of security controls, and potential for unauthorized access, interception, destruction, use, or dissemination of sensitive information.
Generative AI (GenAI) risks, including operational reliability, responsible AI usage, data privacy, cybersecurity, generation of inaccurate or inappropriate content, negative perceptions, failure to adopt AI effectively, potential reduction in demand for services, and regulatory impacts.
Climate and the environment risks, such as impacts from natural disasters, pandemics, disruptive events, and climate change on operations, customer satisfaction, and team member experience, as well as challenges in achieving carbon neutrality and GHG emission reduction goals.
Operational performance and business combination risks, including those associated with investments and acquisitions, integration difficulties, failure to realize expected benefits, diversion of resources, and uncertainties regarding the privatization of TELUS International.
Systems and processes risks, including challenges in maintaining IT systems and network reliability, operating costs, human error, cyberattacks, equipment failures, technical disruptions, and infrastructure breakdowns.
Team-related risks, such as difficulties in attracting, developing, and retaining skilled team members, potential mental health challenges among employees, and impacts of integrating international business acquisitions.
Supplier risks, including supply chain disruptions, lack of resiliency, and dependence on single suppliers for products, components, and service delivery.
Real estate matters, including financing risks and uncertainties related to future demand, occupancy, and rental rates for real estate investments, and potential delays or budget overruns in developments.
Financing, debt and dividends risks, such as challenges in accessing funding at optimal pricing, market conditions affecting debt servicing ability, failure to complete deleveraging initiatives, and the dividend growth program potentially constraining investment in operations.
Tax matters, including the complexity of domestic and foreign tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, especially with international acquisitions and expansion.
The economy, including impacts of changing global economic conditions, potential recession, inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, tariffs, and trade actions on corporate objectives and financial results.
Litigation and legal matters, including the company's ability to defend against existing and potential claims and compliance with competition, anti-bribery, and foreign corrupt practices laws.

Future Outlook

The filing indicates that TELUS has a multi-year dividend growth program and expects ongoing subscriber base growth and demand for data in the telecommunications industry. The company aims to leverage its technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. However, there is no assurance that the dividend growth program will be maintained through 2028 or be renewed.

Management Comments

"TELUS longstanding commitment to putting its customers first fuels every aspect of its business, making it a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty."
"The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of its global-leading networks, reinforcing its commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects TELUS to the people, resources and information that make lives better."
"Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes."

Industry Context

TELUS operates in highly regulated industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, virtual care, and medical devices. The company faces intense competition across its diverse segments, encompassing traditional telecom services, TELUS Health, TELUS Digital, and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. The industry is characterized by rapid technological change, the emergence of disruptive technologies (e.g., Generative AI, software-defined networks), and continuously evolving customer expectations. The filing highlights TELUS's significant global reach, with TELUS International operating in 32 countries and TELUS Health covering over 75 million lives worldwide.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The filing does not provide specific comparisons to industry benchmarks or competitors. It focuses on TELUS's internal performance and operational details related to its shelf registration.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Shareholder Rights Plan Reconfirmation	The New Rights Plan, substantially similar to previous plans and reflecting changes to Canadian take-over bid regimes, was reconfirmed by shareholders at the annual general meeting on May 9, 2025. It aims to prevent hostile takeovers by making it expensive for an Acquiring Person (20%+ voting shares) to gain control without a Permitted Bid.	2025-05-09	Strengthens shareholder protection against coercive or unfair take-over bids, ensuring all shareholders receive fair value.
Ownership and Voting Restrictions	Non-Canadian persons are restricted from beneficially owning or controlling more than a 'Restricted Percentage' of voting shares to comply with Canadian telecommunications, broadcasting, and radiocommunication acts. The company has powers to suspend voting rights, refuse transfers, or redeem shares to enforce this.	N/A	Ensures compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements for telecommunications common carriers and broadcasting licensees, potentially limiting foreign investment but maintaining domestic control.
Indemnification Policy	The company's articles and the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) mandate indemnification for eligible parties (directors, officers) against eligible penalties and expenses, to the fullest extent permitted by law. The company also maintains Directors & Officers Liability and Fiduciary Liability insurance.	N/A	Provides protection for directors and officers, which is standard practice to attract and retain qualified individuals, but the SEC notes that indemnification for Securities Act liabilities is against public policy.

Legal Proceedings

The filing mentions 'Litigation and legal matters' as a risk, including the company's ability to defend against existing and potential claims and compliance with competition, anti-bribery, and foreign corrupt practices laws. No specific ongoing legal proceedings are detailed.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The shelf registration provides flexibility for future capital raises, which could dilute existing shareholders if equity is issued, but also supports long-term growth and financial stability. The reconfirmation of the shareholder rights plan aims to protect shareholders from unfair takeovers. The multi-year dividend growth program is a positive for income-focused shareholders.
Creditors: The ability to raise debt capital under the shelf registration provides a mechanism to manage and potentially refinance existing indebtedness, which could impact creditors depending on the terms of future debt issuances. The improved earnings coverage ratios indicate a healthy ability to service debt.
Employees (Team Members): The company acknowledges risks related to attracting, developing, and retaining team members, as well as mental health challenges associated with change initiatives. The company's social purpose and focus on 'remarkable human outcomes' suggest a commitment to its workforce.
Customers: The company's commitment to customer service excellence, loyalty, and investment in global-leading networks aims to provide superior technology and connect customers to essential resources. Risks related to competitive environment and technology could impact customer experience and churn.
Suppliers: The company acknowledges risks related to supply chain disruptions and dependence on single suppliers, which could impact its ability to meet customer expectations and maintain service quality.

Next Steps

TELUS may issue specific Prospectus Supplements for individual offerings of securities under this shelf registration, detailing the terms of each offering.
The company will continue to file annual information forms, financial statements, and other disclosure documents, which will be incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
The Board of Directors will continue to make quarterly dividend decisions based on financial position and outlook, with a stated intention to maintain a dividend growth program through 2028, though without assurance of its continuance or renewal.

Key Dates

Date	Description
1998-10-26	TELUS incorporated under the Company Act (British Columbia) as BCT.TELUS Communications Inc.
1999-01-31	BCT.TELUS Communications Inc. acquired BC TELECOM Inc. and the former Alberta-based TELUS Corporation.
2000-03	TELUS first adopted a shareholder rights plan.
2000-05-03	BCT.TELUS Communications Inc. changed its name to TELUS Corporation.
2001-05-22	Date of the Canadian Trust Indenture for Debt Securities.
2005-02	TELUS transitioned under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
2010-05	Shareholders ratified a substantially similar shareholder rights plan.
2013-02-04	TELUS exchanged all issued and outstanding non-voting shares into Common Shares on a one-for-one basis.
2013-04-16	TELUS subdivided its Common Shares on a two-for-one basis.
2013-05-09	TELUS amended its Articles to eliminate Non-Voting Shares and increase authorized Common Shares; shareholders approved amendment and reconfirmation of the Rights Plan.
2016-05-05	Shareholders approved the reconfirmation of the Rights Plan at the annual general meeting.
2016-09-19	Date of the U.S. Trust Indenture for Debt Securities.
2019-05-09	Shareholders ratified and confirmed a new shareholder rights plan (New Rights Plan).
2020-02-13	TELUS Board of Directors approved a two-for-one subdivision of outstanding Common Shares.
2020-03-13	Record date for the two-for-one Common Share subdivision.
2020-03-17	Shareholders received one additional Common Share for each Common Share owned.
2022-05-06	Shareholders approved the continuance of the New Rights Plan at the annual general meeting.
2024-01-01	TELUS amalgamated with TELUS Holdings 2023 Inc.
2024-12-31	End of 12-month period for which consolidated net income before borrowing costs and income taxes was $2.6 billion and borrowing costs were $1.3 billion.
2025-04-15	TELUS issued $1.1 billion and $500 million aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes.
2025-05-09	Shareholders reconfirmed the New Rights Plan at the annual general meeting.
2025-06-16	TELUS issued $375 million and $425 million aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes.
2025-06-24	TELUS issued US$700 million and US$800 million aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes.
2025-09-30	End of three-month and nine-month periods for unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements; end of 12-month period for which consolidated net income before borrowing costs and income taxes was $3.0 billion and borrowing costs were $1.4 billion.
2025-11-26	Bank of Canada daily exchange rate of C$1.00 = $0.7113 used for fee calculation.
2025-11-28	Canadian Securities Administrators implemented amendments to NI 44-102 to codify the WKSI shelf prospectus regime.
2025-12-01	Computershare Trust Company, National Association signed its Statement of Eligibility and Consent of Trustee.
2025-12-03	TELUS's qualifying public debt was approximately $9.2 billion, confirming WKSI status.
2025-12-04	Date of filing of this Registration Statement on Form F-10EF.

Recommendation

hold

This filing is a routine shelf registration statement, providing TELUS with flexibility for future capital raises rather than announcing specific operational or financial results. While the improved earnings coverage ratio is positive, the document primarily outlines potential future financing activities and a comprehensive list of inherent business risks. Without specific details on upcoming offerings or new material information, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate, advising investors to monitor future prospectus supplements for specific investment opportunities and to consider the company's overall business strategy and risk profile.

Keywords

TELUS, F-10EF, Shelf Registration, Debt Securities, Preferred Shares, Common Shares, Warrants, Capital Raise, Securities Offering, Telecommunications, Healthcare Technology, Agriculture Technology, Digital Customer Experience, Canada, SEC Filing, WKSI

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