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Expedia Group, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 13, 2022)

Filed May 13, 2022For Securities:EXPE

Summary

Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE) announced on May 13, 2022, its intention to redeem its outstanding senior notes. Specifically, the company will redeem all $500 million of its 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023 on May 30, 2022, and all $500 million of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2024 on June 13, 2022. This proactive debt management strategy suggests the company may be taking advantage of favorable market conditions or optimizing its capital structure. Investors should note that the redemption price will be determined based on the terms of the respective indentures, calculated as the greater of par value or a present value calculation based on the Treasury Rate plus a specified spread, plus accrued interest. This move signals Expedia's financial health and its ability to manage its debt obligations effectively, potentially reducing future interest expenses and financial leverage.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expedia Group to redeem $500 million of 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023 on May 30, 2022.
  • 2Expedia Group to redeem $500 million of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2024 on June 13, 2022.
  • 3The company is proactively managing its debt obligations.
  • 4Redemption prices will be calculated based on indenture terms, potentially above par value.
  • 5This action indicates strong financial standing and confidence in future cash flows.
  • 6The company aims to optimize its capital structure and potentially reduce future interest costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expedia Group is redeeming a total of $1 billion in principal amount, comprising $500 million of its 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023 and $500 million of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2024.

The 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023 will be redeemed on May 30, 2022, and the 4.500% Senior Notes due 2024 will be redeemed on June 13, 2022.

The redemption price for both sets of notes will be the greater of (i) 100% of the aggregate principal amount or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments discounted at the Treasury Rate plus a specified spread (50 basis points for the 2023 notes, 35 basis points for the 2024 notes). In both cases, accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date is also included.

This proactive redemption suggests that Expedia Group may be capitalizing on favorable interest rate environments, refinancing debt at potentially lower costs, or optimizing its balance sheet. It signals financial strength and the company's ability to manage its capital structure effectively.