What is the purpose of the $750 million in Senior Notes due 2024?

The issuance of $750 million in 4.750% Senior Notes due 2024 by Diamondback Energy is part of a strategy to raise capital and potentially refinance existing debt or fund operations and growth initiatives. This issuance complements the company's existing debt structure, bringing the total aggregate principal amount of these notes to $1.25 billion.

What are the implications of the Registration Rights Agreement for investors?

The Registration Rights Agreement ensures that the privately placed New Notes will eventually be registered with the SEC, allowing for an exchange offer for substantially identical registered debt securities. This process enhances the liquidity of the notes. Importantly, the agreement includes provisions for additional interest payments to noteholders if Diamondback fails to meet its registration obligations, providing a level of protection for investors.

How do these New Notes compare to the Existing Notes?

The New Notes and the previously issued Existing Notes (which had an aggregate principal amount of $500 million) are treated as a single class of securities under the governing Indenture. They share substantially the same terms, including the 4.750% interest rate, semi-annual payments on May 1 and November 1, and the maturity date of 2024, with the primary distinction being the registration status and the associated rights.

What is the interest rate and payment schedule for these new notes?

The New Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.750% per annum on their outstanding principal amount. Interest payments are made semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The first interest payment on the New Notes was scheduled for November 1, 2018, and it included accrued interest from May 1, 2018.

FANG 8-K: Material Agreements, Financial Events & More

Summary

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) filed an 8-K on October 1, 2018, to report on the issuance of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2024. These "New Notes" were issued under an existing indenture and were offered to qualified institutional buyers and certain non-U.S. persons. This offering effectively increased the total principal amount of their 2024 senior notes to $1.25 billion, as it complements the previously issued $500 million in 2024 notes. The filing also details a Registration Rights Agreement entered into in connection with the New Notes. Under this agreement, Diamondback is obligated to file a registration statement within 180 days of the offering's completion to allow for an exchange offer of the New Notes for registered debt securities. Failure to meet these registration obligations could result in additional interest payments to noteholders, providing a safeguard for investors. This strategic move enhances the liquidity and marketability of the company's debt.

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1Issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2024.
2The New Notes were issued under an existing indenture, supplementing previous issuances.
3Total principal amount of 4.750% Senior Notes due 2024 now stands at $1.25 billion ($500 million existing + $750 million new).
4Notes were offered pursuant to Rule 144A to qualified institutional buyers and Regulation S to certain non-U.S. persons.
5Entered into a Registration Rights Agreement requiring a shelf registration statement for the New Notes within 180 days.
6Failure to meet registration obligations will result in additional interest payments to noteholders.
7The New Notes and Existing Notes constitute a single class of securities under the Indenture.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 1, 2018)

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