01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 9, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On May 8, 2025, Evergy, Inc. entered into an equity distribution agreement with ten banks and broker-dealers acting as sales agents, forward purchasers, and forward sellers, covering the offering from time to time of shares of its common stock, without par value, with an aggregate offering price of up to $1,200,000,000a.
The shares, including those that may be sold under forward sale agreements, will be offered under the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed August 16, 2024. Each sales agent is entitled to a commission of up to 2%b of gross offering proceeds for shares it sells, and the forward sellers receive a commission of up to 2% of the gross sales price of borrowed shares sold during the forward hedge selling period. The company has no obligation to sell any shares and may suspend offers at any time.
It will not initially receive proceeds from shares sold by a forward seller; it expects to receive proceeds only upon physical settlement of a forward agreement on or before its maturity date. Cash or net share settlement could result in no proceeds or in the company owing cash or shares to the forward purchaser. The company intends to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include investment in its subsidiaries.
The filing also includes the Equity Distribution Agreement and an opinion of counsel, Heather A. Humphrey, Esq., as exhibits.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Equity distribution agreement dated May 8, 2025 covers common stock offerings with an aggregate offering price of up to $1.2 billion, including shares sold under forward sale agreements.
- Ten banks and broker-dealers are named as sales agents (Managers), forward purchasers, and forward sellers under the agreement.
- Sales agents receive commissions of up to 2% of gross offering proceeds; forward sellers receive up to 2% of the gross sales price of borrowed shares sold during the forward hedge selling period.
- The company has no obligation to offer or sell shares and may suspend sales at any time.
- No proceeds are initially received from forward-sold shares; proceeds are expected only upon physical settlement, while cash or net share settlement may yield no proceeds or require the company to deliver cash or shares.
- Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, which may include investment in subsidiaries.
- Offering is made under an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed August 16, 2024 (Registration No. 333-281614).
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much common stock can Evergy sell under this agreement?
Shares with an aggregate offering price of up to $1,200,000,000 may be sold through the managers or forward sellers, including shares sold under forward sale agreements. The aggregate across the equity distribution agreement and any forward agreements cannot exceed that amount.
Will Evergy receive cash immediately from these sales?
Not initially for forward sales. The company will not initially receive proceeds from borrowed shares sold by a forward seller and expects proceeds only upon physical settlement on dates it specifies, on or before the forward agreement's maturity date.
What are the costs of the offering?
Each manager acting as sales agent is entitled to a commission of up to 2% of gross offering proceeds for shares sold through it. Forward sellers receive, through a reduced initial forward sale price, a commission of up to 2% of the gross sales price of borrowed shares sold during the applicable forward hedge selling period.
Is Evergy required to sell any shares under this agreement?
No. The company has no obligation to offer or sell any shares and may suspend offers and sales at any time.
How will Evergy use the proceeds?
Net proceeds, after deducting managers' commissions and offering expenses, and proceeds payable on settlement of any forward agreement, are intended for general corporate purposes, which may include investment in the company's subsidiaries.
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