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TARGET CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jan 15, 2015)

Filed January 15, 2015For Securities:TGT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Target Corp. on January 15, 2015, details the significant financial impact of its decision to exit the Canadian market. Target is deconsolidating its Canadian operations and has entered into an agreement to provide a debtor-in-possession (DIP) credit facility of up to $175 million to finance the wind-down process. The company anticipates substantial financial charges in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, including a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $4.8 billion related to its investment in Target Canada and other assets. Additionally, Target expects to incur pre-tax exit losses of roughly $390 million, which include probable losses from guarantees and an employee trust contribution, along with approximately $200 million in operating losses from discontinued operations. The total expected pre-tax loss from these discontinued operations is estimated to be around $5.4 billion.

Key Highlights

  • 1Target Corp. is formally exiting its Canadian operations, leading to deconsolidation of Target Canada from financial statements.
  • 2A Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) credit facility of up to $175 million will be provided by Target to finance the wind-down of Target Canada.
  • 3The DIP Facility bears interest at 5% per annum, increasing to 7% upon default, and is secured by Target Canada's assets.
  • 4A substantial non-cash, pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $4.8 billion is expected on Target's investment in Target Canada and related assets.
  • 5Estimated pre-tax exit losses of approximately $390 million are anticipated, including provisions for claims and a C$70 million employee trust contribution.
  • 6Total expected pre-tax losses from discontinued operations for Q4 FY15 are projected to be around $5.4 billion, encompassing impairment, exit costs, and operating losses.
  • 7Target has engaged financial advisors (Lazard) for the disposition of Target Canada's real estate portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing announces Target Corporation's decision to exit its Canadian operations and details the financial implications, including the wind-down process and associated charges.

Target expects to report approximately $5.4 billion in pre-tax losses from discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015. This includes a $4.8 billion non-cash impairment charge and $390 million in exit losses, plus $200 million in operating losses.

The DIP Facility is a credit facility of up to $175 million that Target is providing to Target Canada to finance its operations during the court-supervised wind-down (CCAA) process. It will bear interest at 5% (7% on default) and is secured by Target Canada's assets, with a maturity date tied to the CCAA proceedings or January 15, 2016.

The filing states that the estimates of probable losses are based on currently available information and assessment of claims. Given the early stage of exit activities, these estimates may change, and it is reasonably possible that Target could incur material losses in excess of the amounts accrued.