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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Rights Modification (Dec 15, 2014)

Filed December 15, 2014For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) filed an 8-K on December 15, 2014, to report on the terms and conditions of its newly issued 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A. This filing is crucial for investors as it details the nature of this preferred stock, its conversion terms into common stock, dividend payments, and liquidation preferences. The company entered into an underwriting agreement to sell 17,391,305 shares of this preferred stock at an offering price of $50.00 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 2,608,695 shares. This issuance represents a significant capital-raising event for T-Mobile, impacting its capital structure and providing funds for operations or expansion. The mandatory conversion feature, set for December 15, 2017, into a variable number of common shares (between 1.6119 and 1.9342), introduces potential dilution for existing common shareholders and an opportunity for preferred shareholders to participate in future common stock appreciation. Investors should pay close attention to the terms of conversion, dividend payments, and liquidation rights, as these will directly affect the value and rights associated with this preferred security.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile US, Inc. issued 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, with a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share.
  • 2The company entered into an Underwriting Agreement on December 9, 2014, to sell 17,391,305 shares of this preferred stock.
  • 3An option was granted to the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 2,608,695 shares of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock.
  • 4Each share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert on December 15, 2017, into between 1.6119 and 1.9342 shares of T-Mobile's common stock.
  • 5The exact number of common shares issued upon conversion will depend on the average volume-weighted average price of T-Mobile's common stock for a 20-day period preceding the conversion date.
  • 6Dividends on the preferred stock are payable cumulatively at an annual rate of 5.50% when declared, on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.
  • 7The Certificate of Designations, establishing the rights and preferences of the preferred stock, was filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on December 12, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing serves to announce and detail the terms and conditions of T-Mobile US, Inc.'s issuance of its 5.50% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A. It includes information about the offering, the rights and preferences of the preferred stock, and its mandatory conversion into common stock.

The Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock will automatically convert on December 15, 2017. The conversion will be into between 1.6119 and 1.9342 shares of T-Mobile's common stock per share of preferred stock. The exact number of shares will be determined by the average volume-weighted average price of the common stock over a 20-day period before the conversion date.

Holders of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable at an annual rate of 5.50% on the $50.00 liquidation preference per share. These dividends are payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, when and if declared by the Board of Directors.

In the event of T-Mobile's liquidation, winding-up, or dissolution, holders of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $50.00 per share, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends, out of the company's assets available for distribution to stockholders, after creditors and senior stock holders, but before junior stockholders (including common stockholders).