Why is AT&T redeeming these notes?

AT&T is likely engaging in debt management strategies. Redeeming these notes may be part of refinancing efforts to potentially secure lower interest rates, optimize its capital structure, or reduce upcoming debt maturities. The exact reasons are not detailed in this filing but are typical for corporate treasury activities.

What is a 'make whole' redemption price?

A 'make whole' redemption price is a premium paid to bondholders when a company redeems bonds before their scheduled maturity. This price is calculated to compensate bondholders for the loss of future interest payments they would have received had the bonds remained outstanding until maturity. It often involves discounting future cash flows back to the present using a specified yield, plus a premium.

What is the total financial impact of this redemption?

The total principal amount of the notes being redeemed is $53.161 million + $177.236 million + $928.333 million = $1,158,730,000, or approximately $1.16 billion. The exact cash outflow will be higher due to the 'make whole' premium, but the specific amount is not disclosed in this 8-K filing and will be detailed in the redemption notices.

When will the redemption occur and when will I get paid?

The redemption dates are not specified in this 8-K filing but will be detailed in the separate redemption notices sent to noteholders. The payment will be made on the respective redemption dates upon surrender of the notes. Information on how to surrender the notes will also be provided in those notices.

AT&T INC. 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

AT&T Inc. (T) announced on August 18, 2020, that it and a subsidiary have initiated the full redemption of three series of outstanding notes. The notes being redeemed include $53.161 million of Time Warner Inc. 3.40% Notes due June 15, 2022, $177.236 million of AT&T 3.400% Global Notes due June 15, 2022, and $928.333 million of AT&T 3.600% Global Notes due February 17, 2023. This action indicates AT&T's proactive management of its debt obligations.

Key Highlights

1AT&T is redeeming three specific tranches of notes in full.
2The total principal amount of notes being redeemed is approximately $1.158 billion.
3The redemption affects notes originally issued by Time Warner Inc. and AT&T.
4Redemption dates and 'make whole' redemption prices will be detailed in separate notices.
5Upon redemption, these notes will no longer be considered outstanding, and interest accrual will cease.
6Holders of these notes are entitled to the redemption payment upon surrender of the notes.

AT&T INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 19, 2020)

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