Summary
BB&T Corporation (now Truist Financial Corp) filed this 8-K on May 1, 2013, to report on the closing of a significant capital raise. The company successfully sold 20,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in its Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This transaction aimed to bolster the company's capital base, a crucial move for financial institutions, especially in the post-2008 financial crisis era. The filing also details amendments to BB&T's Articles of Incorporation to formally establish the terms of this Series G Preferred Stock. The robust underwriting syndicate, including major financial institutions like Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Wells Fargo, suggests a well-executed offering. Investors would view this as a positive step for financial flexibility and stability.
Key Highlights
- 1BB&T Corporation successfully closed the sale of 20,000,000 depositary shares representing Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
- 2Each depositary share represents a 1/1000th interest in a share of the Company's Preferred Stock, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
- 3The offering was underwritten by a syndicate of prominent financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank Securities, Morgan Stanley, UBS Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities.
- 4Articles of Amendment were filed to formally define the designations, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of the Series G Preferred Stock.
- 5The transaction effectively increased BB&T's capital base.
- 6This filing also incorporates relevant documents such as the Underwriting Agreement, Deposit Agreement, and legal opinions by reference into a previously effective registration statement.