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CROWN CASTLE INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 3, 2020)

Filed April 3, 2020For Securities:CCI

Summary

Crown Castle Inc. (CCI) has completed a significant debt offering, raising a total of $1.25 billion by issuing two series of senior notes: $750 million in 3.300% Senior Notes due 2030 and $500 million in 4.150% Senior Notes due 2050. The primary purpose of this offering is to repay outstanding borrowings under the company's existing revolving credit facility, thereby extending its debt maturity profile and strengthening its liquidity position. This strategic move is aimed at providing financial flexibility for future operations and investments. These new notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with other existing senior indebtedness. While they are senior to any subordinated debt, they will be effectively junior to secured debt and structurally subordinated to the liabilities of Crown Castle's subsidiaries. The issuance includes provisions for redemption at the company's option, with specific terms and pricing dependent on whether the redemption occurs before or after a 'Par Call Date.' The offering also includes covenants that limit the incurrence of liens and potential mergers, and a change of control provision that allows noteholders to require repurchase at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest under certain triggering events.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed a $1.25 billion public offering of senior notes.
  • 2Issued $750 million in 3.300% Senior Notes due 2030.
  • 3Issued $500 million in 4.150% Senior Notes due 2050.
  • 4Proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt under the revolving credit facility.
  • 5Notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with existing senior debt.
  • 6Includes provisions for optional redemption by the company prior to maturity.
  • 7Contains covenants related to liens, mergers, and a change of control repurchase option for noteholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company intends to use the net proceeds from this $1.25 billion debt offering to repay outstanding indebtedness under its existing revolving credit facility. This aims to improve the company's liquidity and potentially extend its debt maturity profile.

The new notes are senior unsecured obligations of Crown Castle, ranking equally with all existing and future senior indebtedness. They will be effectively junior to any secured indebtedness and structurally subordinated to the obligations of the company's subsidiaries.

In the event of a 'Change of Control Triggering Event' as defined in the indenture, noteholders have the right to require Crown Castle to repurchase their notes. The repurchase price would be 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

Yes, Crown Castle has the option to redeem some or all of the notes at any time before their respective maturity dates. The redemption price will vary depending on whether the redemption occurs on or after the 'Par Call Date,' with a premium paid if redeemed before the Par Call Date.