VZ
Verizon Communications INC
NYSE
8-K: Verizon Announces Early Results and Extended Deadline for Private Exchange Offers
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Debt Exchange Offer Announcement
5 August 2024 4:10 PM
Verizon has announced the early results of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and has extended the early participation date to August 19, 2024.
Delay expected
The early participation date was extended from August 2, 2024 to August 19, 2024.
Summary
- Verizon is conducting private exchange offers for 10 series of outstanding notes maturing between 2025 and 2028, offering new notes due in 2035 in exchange.
- The early participation date for the exchange offers was initially August 2, 2024, but has been extended to August 19, 2024.
- The deadline to withdraw tenders of old notes was not modified and expired on August 2, 2024.
- Verizon expects to settle all old notes validly tendered at or prior to the original early participation date on August 9, 2024.
- The aggregate principal amount of new notes expected to be issued on the early settlement date is $2,165,263,000.
- The new notes will have a coupon of 4.780% and will mature on February 15, 2035.
- The total exchange price for each series of fixed rate notes was calculated on August 5, 2024, and varies based on the reference U.S. Treasury security and a fixed spread.
- The exchange offers are subject to a cap on the maximum aggregate principal amount of new notes that Verizon will issue.
- Verizon will continue to accept old notes tendered after the original early participation date until the expiration date, subject to conditions.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The document is generally positive, indicating a successful early participation in the exchange offers and an extension of the deadline. The terms of the new notes are also favorable. However, the lack of registration of the new notes and the cap on the offering are minor negatives.
Positives
- The extension of the early participation date provides more time for eligible holders to participate in the exchange offers.
- The early settlement date allows for a quicker exchange for those who tendered by the original deadline.
- The exchange offers are proceeding as planned, with all conditions as of the original early participation date being satisfied or waived.
- The minimum issue requirement for each of the exchange offers has been met.
Negatives
- The new notes are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, limiting who can participate in the exchange offers.
- The exchange offers are subject to a cap on the maximum aggregate principal amount of new notes that Verizon will issue, which could limit participation.
Risks
- The new notes are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, which could limit their liquidity.
- The exchange offers are subject to certain conditions, including a cap on the aggregate principal amount of new notes issued.
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
Future Outlook
Verizon will continue to accept old notes tendered after the original early participation date until the expiration date, subject to conditions. The final settlement date is expected to be the second business day after the expiration date, unless extended.
Industry Context
This exchange offer is a common strategy for companies to manage their debt profile, extending maturities and potentially reducing interest costs. It is a way for Verizon to refinance existing debt with new debt at potentially more favorable terms.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Similar debt exchange offers are frequently used by large telecommunications companies like AT&T and T-Mobile to manage their debt obligations.
- The terms of the exchange, including the coupon rate and maturity of the new notes, are generally in line with market conditions for investment-grade corporate debt.
- The use of a reference U.S. Treasury security plus a fixed spread is a standard method for pricing debt instruments in the market.
- The size of the offering, approximately $2.165 billion, is typical for a company of Verizon's size and credit rating.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may see a positive impact from the company's proactive debt management.
- Eligible holders of the old notes have the opportunity to exchange them for new notes with a later maturity date.
- Creditors are impacted by the exchange of old debt for new debt.
Next Steps
- Verizon will continue to accept old notes tendered after the original early participation date until the expiration date of August 19, 2024.
- The early settlement date for notes tendered by the original early participation date is August 9, 2024.
- The final settlement date is expected to be the second business day after the expiration date, unless extended.
- Verizon will enter into a registration rights agreement with respect to the new notes on the early settlement date.
Key Dates
- 2024-07-22: Date of the original offering memorandum for the exchange offers.
- 2024-07-30: Date of Verizon's press release amending the offering memorandum.
- 2024-08-02: Original early participation date and deadline to withdraw tenders of old notes.
- 2024-08-05: Date of the press releases announcing early results and pricing terms.
- 2024-08-09: Expected early settlement date for notes tendered by the original early participation date.
- 2024-08-19: Extended early participation date and expiration date for the exchange offers.
Keywords
exchange offers, notes, Verizon, debt, fixed rate notes, floating rate notes, early participation, settlement date, new notes, securities
VZ
Verizon Communications INC
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