What is the main purpose of these exchange offers and consent solicitations?

The main purpose is to facilitate the proposed separation of FedEx's Freight business into a new, publicly traded company. Specifically, the company is seeking to amend its existing debt agreements to allow for the release of the FedEx Freight guarantee once it is no longer a subsidiary, which is a necessary step for the separation.

Have all bondholders agreed to the proposed changes?

No, not all bondholders have agreed yet. FedEx has received the necessary consents to amend the indentures for a 'Majority Existing Notes' group, but the 'requisite number of consents' have not yet been received for the remaining series of notes, referred to as 'Non-Majority Existing Notes'.

What changes have been made to the exchange offers for bondholders who tender their notes after the early participation deadline?

FedEx has amended the terms for holders who tender their notes after the Early Participation Date but before the Expiration Date. These amendments include extending a portion of the applicable early participation payment for the 'Majority Existing Notes' and extending the applicable total consideration for the 'Non-Majority Existing Notes'.

FDX 8-K SEC Disclosure — Jan 23, 2025

Q: When do the exchange offers and consent solicitations expire?

The exchange offers and consent solicitations will expire on February 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, unless FedEx decides to extend or terminate them earlier.

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) has announced early participation results for its offers to exchange outstanding senior notes for new notes and related consent solicitations. These actions are in connection with the proposed separation of its FedEx Freight business into a new, publicly traded company. The company has received the necessary consents to amend the indentures for a majority of its existing notes, allowing for the release of the FedEx Freight guarantee upon its separation. This move is crucial for facilitating the debt structure of the upcoming separation. While consents have been secured for the majority of the existing notes, they have not yet been received for the remaining series. FedEx has also amended the terms of its exchange offers for those who tender notes after the early participation deadline but before the expiration date. These amendments include extending a portion of the early participation payment for the majority notes and extending the total consideration for the non-majority notes. Investors should monitor the final outcome of the exchange offers and consent solicitations, as well as the progress of the FedEx Freight separation, as these events could impact FedEx's overall debt profile and financial strategy.

Key Highlights

1FedEx announced early participation results for its debt exchange offers and consent solicitations related to the planned separation of FedEx Freight.
2The company has successfully obtained the requisite consents to amend the indentures for a majority of its outstanding senior notes.
3These amendments will allow for the release of the FedEx Freight guarantee upon its separation as a distinct entity.
4Consents have not yet been received for all series of existing notes; some 'Non-Majority Existing Notes' require further action.
5FedEx has amended the terms of the exchange offers, extending certain early participation payments and total consideration for specific note series.
6The exchange offers and consent solicitations are part of the strategy to facilitate the separation of FedEx Freight into a new public company.
7The exchange offers are ongoing and will expire on February 6, 2025, unless extended.

FEDEX CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jan 23, 2025)

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