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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 2, 2013)

Filed May 2, 2013For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (formerly MetroPCS Communications, Inc.) filed this Form 8-K to announce the consummation of its previously announced business combination with T-Mobile USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. The transaction, which closed on April 30, 2013, resulted in Deutsche Telekom becoming the majority shareholder of the combined entity, holding approximately 74% of the outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis. This filing details the corporate restructuring, including a name change to T-Mobile US, Inc., a reverse stock split, and a cash payment to former MetroPCS shareholders. It also outlines key agreements such as the Stockholder’s Agreement and Trademark License Agreement with Deutsche Telekom, which govern board representation, corporate actions, and brand usage. Significant financial arrangements were also established, including the issuance of $11.2 billion in senior unsecured notes by T-Mobile USA to Deutsche Telekom and a $500 million revolving credit facility. The company also assumed MetroPCS's existing notes totaling $5.5 billion. Changes in the board of directors and executive management team were implemented to reflect the new ownership structure. This report marks a pivotal moment for the company, signaling the creation of a larger, integrated mobile telecommunications entity under the T-Mobile brand with significant financial backing and strategic oversight from Deutsche Telekom.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of the business combination between MetroPCS Communications, Inc. and T-Mobile USA, Inc., resulting in the formation of T-Mobile US, Inc.
  • 2Deutsche Telekom AG now owns approximately 74% of the combined company.
  • 3A $1.5 billion cash payment was made to former MetroPCS shareholders as part of the transaction.
  • 4The company's name officially changed to T-Mobile US, Inc., and its stock began trading under the symbol 'TMUS'.
  • 5A Stockholder's Agreement was executed, granting Deutsche Telekom significant rights regarding board representation, committee appointments, and consent for certain corporate actions.
  • 6T-Mobile USA issued $11.2 billion in senior unsecured notes to Deutsche Telekom, alongside a $500 million revolving credit facility.
  • 7The Board of Directors was reconstituted with 11 members, including several designees from Deutsche Telekom, and a new executive leadership team was appointed.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is highly significant as it formally announces the completion of the business combination between MetroPCS Communications, Inc. and T-Mobile USA, Inc. It marks the official creation of T-Mobile US, Inc. as a new entity, with Deutsche Telekom AG as the majority shareholder. The filing details the key transaction terms, corporate changes, and material agreements established as a result of this merger.

Deutsche Telekom AG is the controlling shareholder of the newly formed T-Mobile US, Inc., holding approximately 74% of the fully diluted shares outstanding immediately following the closing. The Stockholder's Agreement grants Deutsche Telekom substantial rights, including the ability to designate a significant number of board members and committee members, and requires its consent for certain major corporate decisions as long as its ownership remains above specific thresholds.

This filing details significant financial restructuring. T-Mobile USA issued $11.2 billion in notes to Deutsche Telekom and also has a $500 million revolving credit facility. Furthermore, the company assumed existing MetroPCS debt totaling $5.5 billion. The $1.5 billion cash payout to MetroPCS shareholders is also a key financial event. These actions outline the significant debt structure and capital arrangements of the combined entity.

Existing MetroPCS shareholders received a cash payment of $1.5 billion in aggregate (or $4.0491 per share pre-reverse stock split) as part of the transaction. Additionally, their existing shares were subject to a reverse stock split where each share became one-half of a share of the new T-Mobile US, Inc. common stock.