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T-Mobile US, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 6, 2020)

Filed October 6, 2020For Securities:TMUSTMUSZTMUSITMUSL

Summary

This 8-K filing by T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) on October 6, 2020, details the issuance of $4 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes across four series: $0.5 billion of 2.050% Notes due 2028, $0.75 billion of 2.550% Notes due 2031, $1.25 billion of 3.000% Notes due 2041, and $1.5 billion of 3.300% Notes due 2051. The primary purpose of this debt issuance was to prepay $4 billion in outstanding term loans under the company's Credit Agreement. This refinancing aims to optimize T-Mobile's debt structure and potentially reduce interest expenses over the long term. The new notes are secured by substantially all of T-Mobile USA's and its guarantors' assets, ranking equally with existing secured obligations. The issuance includes supplemental indentures that amend the original base indenture, with certain subsidiaries, notably Sprint Corporation and its affiliates, providing unsecured guarantees. The filing also outlines covenants restricting asset disposals and liens, alongside standard events of default, including payment defaults and bankruptcy triggers. A Registration Rights Agreement is also in place to facilitate an exchange offer for registered securities or a shelf registration for resale, with potential additional interest payments if registration timelines are not met.

Key Highlights

  • 1T-Mobile USA issued $4 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes in four tranches with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2051 and interest rates from 2.050% to 3.300%.
  • 2The proceeds from the notes offering will be used to fully repay $4 billion in outstanding term loans under T-Mobile's existing Credit Agreement, indicating a debt refinancing strategy.
  • 3The new notes are senior secured obligations, backed by substantially all of T-Mobile USA and its guarantors' assets, on par with existing secured debt.
  • 4Guarantees for the notes are provided by the Company and certain wholly-owned subsidiaries, though Sprint Corporation and its affiliates will provide senior unsecured guarantees.
  • 5The Indentures contain covenants that restrict T-Mobile USA and its subsidiaries from creating certain liens, merging, or disposing of substantially all assets.
  • 6Events of Default are outlined, including payment defaults, failure to comply with indenture obligations, cross-defaults on other indebtedness exceeding $250 million or 1% of Consolidated Cash Flow, and bankruptcy events.
  • 7A Registration Rights Agreement mandates T-Mobile USA to use commercially reasonable efforts to register the notes for resale or exchange, with potential penalties (Additional Interest) for delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

T-Mobile US is issuing a total of $4 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes are designated to fully prepay $4 billion of outstanding term loans under the company's Credit Agreement.

The Notes and Guarantees are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of T-Mobile USA's and its guarantors' present and future assets, on an equal and ratable basis with existing secured obligations.

Yes, the Indentures include covenants that restrict T-Mobile USA and certain subsidiaries from creating liens, merging, consolidating, or selling substantially all of their assets, among other limitations, subject to specified qualifications and exceptions.

If T-Mobile US experiences specific types of changes of control that are accompanied or followed by credit ratings downgrades within a specified period, noteholders may have the right to require T-Mobile US to repurchase their Notes at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.