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Seagate Technology Holdings plc 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 30, 2022)

Filed November 30, 2022For Securities:STX

Summary

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) announced on November 30, 2022, the issuance of approximately $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.625% Senior Notes due 2032. This issuance was part of an exchange offer for its existing senior notes due 2029 and 2031. The company increased the offering size from a previously announced $500 million, indicating strong investor demand or a strategic decision to raise more capital at favorable terms. The new notes are senior unsecured obligations of Seagate HDD Cayman, an indirect subsidiary, and are guaranteed by the parent company and STUC. These notes will rank equally with other senior unsecured indebtedness but are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to non-guaranteeing subsidiaries. The issuance comes with a registration rights agreement, requiring Seagate to register the notes for resale or conduct an exchange offer if they are not freely transferable within 366 days of issuance, with potential for additional interest if registration defaults occur.

Key Highlights

  • 1Seagate Technology Holdings plc issued approximately $750 million of 9.625% Senior Notes due 2032.
  • 2The issuance was part of an exchange offer for outstanding 2029 and 2031 Senior Notes.
  • 3The offering size was increased from an initial $500 million to $750 million.
  • 4The new notes are guaranteed by the parent company and Seagate Technology Unlimited Company.
  • 5The notes are senior unsecured, ranking equally with other senior unsecured debt but subordinated to secured debt.
  • 6A registration rights agreement is in place, with provisions for additional interest in case of registration defaults.
  • 7The company can redeem the notes at a 'make-whole' price before December 1, 2027, and at specified prices thereafter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The new debt issuance of $750 million in 9.625% Senior Notes due 2032 was primarily to facilitate an exchange offer for certain of Seagate's outstanding Senior Notes due 2029 and 2031. This suggests an effort to refinance existing debt, potentially extending maturity dates or optimizing interest costs.

The new notes carry a coupon rate of 9.625% and mature on December 1, 2032. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 1 and December 1.

The new notes are senior unsecured obligations of Seagate HDD Cayman, guaranteed by the parent company and STUC. They rank equally with other senior unsecured debt but are effectively subordinated to secured debt. The company has the option to redeem the notes at a 'make-whole' price before December 1, 2027, and at specified prices after that date. Additionally, there is a mandatory repurchase offer at 101% of principal upon a Change of Control Triggering Event.

The Registration Rights Agreement ensures that if the new notes are not freely transferable by non-affiliates within 366 days, Seagate must complete an exchange offer for registered notes. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in additional interest payments, escalating by 0.25% every 90 days, up to a maximum of 1.00% per annum, until the defaults are cured or the notes become freely transferable.