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Vistra Corp. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 13, 2019)

Filed November 13, 2019For Securities:VST

Summary

Vistra Corp. (VST) filed an 8-K on November 12, 2019, detailing a significant debt offering by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Vistra Operations Company LLC. The company entered into a purchase agreement to sell $300 million of 3.55% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 and $800 million of 3.70% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. These notes are senior, secured obligations and are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries, secured by a first-priority lien on a substantial portion of Vistra Operations' assets. The primary purpose of this offering is to raise capital to prepay existing amounts outstanding under the company's senior secured term loan facility, along with associated fees and expenses. This move suggests a refinancing strategy aimed at potentially optimizing the company's debt structure and interest expense. The offering is being conducted as a private placement to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons, with an expected closing around November 15, 2019.

Key Highlights

  • 1Vistra Operations Company LLC is issuing $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes.
  • 2The notes consist of $300 million of 3.55% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 and $800 million of 3.70% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.
  • 3Proceeds will be used to prepay a portion of the company's senior secured term loan and cover related fees and expenses.
  • 4The notes are senior, secured obligations and are guaranteed by certain Vistra subsidiaries.
  • 5Collateral securing the notes can be released if the issuer's senior unsecured debt achieves investment grade ratings from two of three major rating agencies.
  • 6The offering is being conducted as a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S.
  • 7The transaction is expected to close on or about November 15, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this offering is to raise capital to prepay certain outstanding amounts under Vistra's senior secured term loan and to cover fees and expenses associated with the offering. This indicates a refinancing effort.

Vistra Operations is issuing $300 million of 3.55% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 and $800 million of 3.70% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. These notes are senior, secured obligations and are guaranteed by certain Vistra subsidiaries.

The notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in the same collateral that secures the company's Credit Agreement. This collateral includes a substantial portion of the property, assets, and rights of Vistra Operations and its subsidiary guarantors, as well as the stock of Vistra Operations.

The collateral securing the Notes can be released if the issuer's senior, unsecured long-term debt securities achieve an investment grade rating from two out of the three major rating agencies. This release is subject to a reversion if such ratings are withdrawn or downgraded below investment grade.