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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 9, 2017)

Filed May 9, 2017For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) announced on May 9, 2017, through a Form 8-K filing, the completion of a significant financing transaction involving its subsidiary, T-Mobile USA, Inc. The company successfully issued $4.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of high-yield notes to its majority stockholder, Deutsche Telekom AG (DT). These funds are earmarked to partially finance the purchase of spectrum licenses acquired in the FCC's 600 MHz spectrum auction. This issuance comprises $2.0 billion of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2021 and $2.0 billion of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2024. Notably, the notes were issued directly to DT without the need for commitment or underwriting fees, though T-Mobile USA will reimburse DT for hedging costs. The transaction reinforces DT's commitment to T-Mobile US and provides crucial capital for strategic spectrum acquisitions, which are vital for future network expansion and competitive positioning.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile USA issued $4.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of high-yield notes to its majority stockholder, Deutsche Telekom AG (DT).
  • 2The proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the purchase price for spectrum licenses won in the FCC's 600 MHz auction.
  • 3The issuance includes $2.0 billion of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2021 and $2.0 billion of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2024.
  • 4The notes were issued directly to DT, avoiding commitment, underwriting fees, or new issuance concessions.
  • 5T-Mobile USA will reimburse DT for its hedging costs related to these commitments.
  • 6The notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain domestic restricted subsidiaries, ranking as senior unsecured obligations.
  • 7The indentures contain covenants restricting debt incurrence, dividends, investments, and asset disposals, subject to exceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing announces T-Mobile USA's entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically the issuance of $4.0 billion in senior notes to Deutsche Telekom AG (DT), to finance spectrum license acquisitions.

The notes are being purchased by T-Mobile's majority stockholder, Deutsche Telekom AG (DT). The issuance includes $2.0 billion of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2021 and $2.0 billion of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2024.

Issuing debt directly to DT allowed T-Mobile to avoid typical issuance costs such as commitment fees and underwriting fees. However, T-Mobile USA will reimburse DT for its hedging costs associated with the transaction. This also demonstrates DT's continued financial support for T-Mobile's strategic initiatives.

Yes, the indentures governing these notes contain standard covenants that restrict T-Mobile USA and its subsidiaries from incurring additional debt, paying dividends, making certain investments, repurchasing stock, creating liens, engaging in affiliate transactions, and merging or selling substantially all of their assets, subject to various qualifications and exceptions.