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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jan 25, 2017)

Filed January 25, 2017For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) announced on January 25, 2017, that its wholly-owned subsidiary, TMUSA, entered into a significant $4 billion secured term loan facility. This new facility, provided by its majority stockholder Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), is primarily intended to refinance existing debt, specifically $1.98 billion of secured term loans under its existing credit agreement. The remaining proceeds are earmarked for refinancing high-yield debt, indicating a strategic move to optimize the company's capital structure. This new debt issuance provides T-Mobile with substantial liquidity and a clear plan for deleveraging by replacing more expensive debt with a facility from its parent company. The loan is structured in two tranches, with staggered maturity dates in 2022 and 2024, and carries interest rates tied to LIBOR plus a margin. Importantly, TMUSA is not incurring any upfront fees or penalties to DT for this facility, and it offers flexibility with the ability to redeem the loans without penalty. This transaction underscores DT's continued financial support for T-Mobile's operations and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) subsidiary, TMUSA, secured a $4 billion Incremental Term Loan Facility.
  • 2The facility is provided by majority stockholder Deutsche Telekom AG (DT).
  • 3The primary use of proceeds is to refinance $1.98 billion of existing secured term loans.
  • 4Remaining net proceeds will be used to refinance high-yield debt, improving the debt structure.
  • 5The new loan is drawn in two tranches: $2 billion maturing November 9, 2022 (LIBOR + 2.00%) and $2 billion maturing January 31, 2024 (LIBOR + 2.25%).
  • 6No upfront fees, underwriting fees, or original issue discount were paid to DT for this facility.
  • 7The loans are redeemable by TMUSA without penalty or premium on any interest payment date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of the $4 billion term loan facility is to refinance approximately $1.98 billion of T-Mobile's existing secured term loans and to use the remaining proceeds for refinancing high-yield debt. This aims to improve the company's debt structure and potentially reduce borrowing costs.

The $4 billion secured term loan facility is provided by Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), T-Mobile's majority stockholder.

The facility is drawn in two tranches: $2 billion will bear interest at LIBOR plus a 2.00% margin and matures on November 9, 2022. The second $2 billion tranche will bear interest at LIBOR plus a 2.25% margin and matures on January 31, 2024. Both tranches have a 0% LIBOR floor.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is not required to pay any upfront fees, underwriting fees, original issue discount, or other consideration to Deutsche Telekom AG for this facility. Additionally, the loans can be redeemed by T-Mobile on any interest payment date without penalty or premium.