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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 3, 2012)

Filed October 3, 2012For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

On October 3, 2012, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. announced a significant business combination with T-Mobile USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. This transaction will result in a recapitalization of MetroPCS, including a reverse stock split and a $1.5 billion cash payment to existing MetroPCS stockholders. Following these actions, Deutsche Telekom will become the majority owner, holding 74% of the combined entity's fully-diluted shares. The agreement outlines complex financial arrangements, including Deutsche Telekom's commitment to inject capital and assume significant intercompany debt. It also details conditions for closing, regulatory approvals required, and termination provisions with associated fees. This strategic combination aims to create a stronger wireless entity by merging MetroPCS's subscriber base and spectrum assets with T-Mobile's network infrastructure and resources.

Key Highlights

  • 1MetroPCS Communications, Inc. to combine with T-Mobile USA, Inc. in a business combination transaction.
  • 2Transaction involves a recapitalization of MetroPCS, including a reverse stock split and a $1.5 billion cash payment to existing stockholders.
  • 3Deutsche Telekom AG will own 74% of the combined entity's fully-diluted shares post-transaction.
  • 4Deutsche Telekom will make a cash payment to T-Mobile at closing, estimated based on working capital and capital expenditure targets.
  • 5The agreement includes provisions for Deutsche Telekom to assume approximately $14.4 billion in intercompany debt and purchase $15.0 billion in senior unsecured notes.
  • 6Closing of the transaction is subject to MetroPCS stockholder approval, regulatory approvals (including HSR, FCC), and other customary conditions.
  • 7MetroPCS's equity awards will vest upon completion of the stock issuance, with provisions for options that would result in a zero or negative exercise price to be cashed out.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to combine the operations of MetroPCS and T-Mobile USA, creating a larger, potentially more competitive wireless carrier. Deutsche Telekom, the parent of T-Mobile, aims to strengthen its position in the U.S. market by merging its U.S. operations with MetroPCS's assets and subscriber base.

Existing MetroPCS shareholders will receive a cash payment of $1.5 billion in aggregate and will experience a reverse stock split, where each existing share will represent one-half of a share. Following these actions, they will hold shares representing 26% of the newly combined entity.

Key conditions include obtaining approval from MetroPCS stockholders, securing various regulatory approvals such as those from the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the absence of any governmental actions prohibiting the transaction. Other conditions include the accuracy of representations and warranties and the fulfillment of all covenants by both parties.

Deutsche Telekom is making significant financial commitments. This includes assuming intercompany indebtedness owed by T-Mobile and its subsidiaries (approximately $14.4 billion) and purchasing $15.0 billion in senior unsecured notes from T-Mobile. Additionally, Deutsche Telekom will cover any shortfall in refinancing MetroPCS's existing credit agreement (up to $2.5 billion) and may purchase additional notes to fund it if not refinanced prior to closing. They will also provide a $500 million revolving unsecured credit facility post-closing.