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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jan 6, 2014)

Filed January 6, 2014For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) has entered into significant spectrum acquisition and exchange agreements with Cellco Partnership (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) and its affiliates, effective January 5, 2014. The company is acquiring valuable lower 700 MHz A band spectrum licenses from Verizon for $2.365 billion in cash and is simultaneously exchanging certain AWS and PCS band spectrum licenses, valued at approximately $950 million. This strategic move aims to significantly expand T-Mobile's spectrum footprint, particularly in the lower 700 MHz band, which is crucial for enhancing network capacity and coverage, especially in densely populated areas. The acquired spectrum covers over 150 million people, representing about 50% of the U.S. population and a substantial portion of T-Mobile's existing customer base. While the acquired licenses do not come with existing network infrastructure, T-Mobile plans to build out its network in these new spectrum bands. The transaction, which is expected to close by mid-2014, is being financed through existing cash on hand and proceeds from recent equity and debt offerings. Investors should view this as a key strategic investment to bolster T-Mobile's competitive position in the long term.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile US acquiring lower 700 MHz A band spectrum licenses from Verizon for $2.365 billion cash.
  • 2T-Mobile exchanging AWS and PCS band spectrum licenses valued at approximately $950 million to Verizon.
  • 3Acquired spectrum covers over 150 million people (50% of U.S. population) and is expected to enhance network capacity and coverage.
  • 4Strategic acquisition targets key markets including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas.
  • 5Transaction financing to be sourced from cash on hand and proceeds from recent equity/debt offerings.
  • 6Deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including HSR Act clearance and FCC approval.
  • 7Anticipated closing date for the transactions is mid-2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose is to acquire crucial lower 700 MHz A band spectrum licenses, which are essential for expanding and improving T-Mobile's network capacity, coverage, and competitive positioning across the United States.

T-Mobile intends to finance the cash consideration using a combination of its existing cash on hand and a portion of the net proceeds from its recent equity and debt offerings.

The closing is subject to several customary conditions, including the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Specific FCC orders related to 700 MHz spectrum must also remain in effect.

Yes, the acquired 700 MHz A band licenses are being obtained without associated network infrastructure. T-Mobile will need to build out its network on these spectrum bands.