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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jun 6, 2007)

Filed June 6, 2007For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), through its subsidiary MetroPCS Wireless, Inc. ("Wireless"), announced on June 5, 2007, the entry into a Purchase Agreement to issue up to $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 9 1/4% Senior Notes due 2014. This offering is a private placement to qualified institutional buyers and offshore transactions, adding to the existing $1.0 billion in similar notes issued in November 2006. The proceeds from this issuance are earmarked for general corporate purposes, with a specific mention of potential financing for participation in the upcoming FCC 700 MHz spectrum auction. This strategic move indicates T-Mobile's intent to expand its spectrum holdings, crucial for future network growth and competitive positioning. The notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by T-Mobile US, Inc. and other domestic subsidiaries.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile's subsidiary, MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., is issuing an additional $400 million of 9 1/4% Senior Notes due 2014.
  • 2The issuance is a private offering to qualified institutional buyers (Rule 144A) and offshore transactions (Regulation S).
  • 3Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisition of spectrum in the upcoming FCC 700 MHz auction.
  • 4The new notes will be senior unsecured obligations, guaranteed by T-Mobile US, Inc. and other domestic subsidiaries.
  • 5The notes mature on November 1, 2014, and bear interest at 9 1/4% per annum, payable semi-annually.
  • 6The indenture includes covenants that restrict the ability of Wireless and its Guarantors to incur debt, pay dividends, make investments, and engage in other significant corporate actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of issuing these additional senior notes is to raise capital for general corporate purposes. A significant potential use of these funds is to finance T-Mobile's participation in the upcoming Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 700 MHz spectrum auction, which is crucial for expanding its network capacity and services.

The notes are being offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A and in offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. This means they are not being offered to the general public and are restricted to sophisticated investors.

The new notes will bear interest at 9 1/4% per annum, payable semi-annually, and will mature on November 1, 2014. They are senior unsecured obligations of MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., and are guaranteed by T-Mobile US, Inc. and certain other domestic subsidiaries. The offering follows similar notes issued previously.

The indenture governing these notes contains covenants that place restrictions on T-Mobile's subsidiary, Wireless, and its Guarantors. These restrictions limit their ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends, make certain investments, repurchase stock, and engage in other significant financial and corporate actions. These covenants are designed to protect noteholders by ensuring the financial health and stability of the issuing entities.