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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 26, 2015)

Filed February 26, 2015For Securities:WBD

Summary

This 8-K filing from Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (under its former name, Discovery Communications, Inc.) on February 25, 2015, details a significant debt offering. Discovery Communications, LLC (DCL) is issuing $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.45% Senior Notes due 2025. The offering is being conducted through an underwriting agreement with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and RBS Securities Inc. The net proceeds, estimated to be around $296.8 million after expenses, are intended for strategic financial actions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Discovery Communications, LLC (DCL) is issuing $300 million in 3.45% Senior Notes due 2025.
  • 2The offering is being managed by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and RBS Securities Inc. as underwriters.
  • 3The Notes are priced at 99.915% of their principal amount.
  • 4Net proceeds are expected to be approximately $296.8 million.
  • 5Proceeds will be used to repay a portion of DCL's 3.700% Senior Notes due June 2015.
  • 6Remaining proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions, debt refinancing, working capital, capital expenditures, and stock repurchases.
  • 7Discovery Communications, Inc. (the Guarantor) is providing an unconditional guarantee for the Notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to announce and provide details regarding Discovery Communications, LLC's (DCL) issuance and sale of $300 million in Senior Notes due 2025, including the terms of the underwriting agreement and the intended use of proceeds.

The net proceeds will be used to repay a portion of DCL's maturing 3.700% Senior Notes due June 2015. The remainder will support general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions, debt refinancing, working capital needs, capital expenditures, and potential stock repurchases.

The Guarantee from Discovery Communications, Inc. (the Guarantor) signifies that the parent company is fully and unconditionally backing the Senior Notes issued by its subsidiary, DCL. This provides an unsecured and unsubordinated commitment, which can enhance the creditworthiness and investor confidence in the Notes.

The offering of the Senior Notes is expected to close on March 2, 2015, subject to customary closing conditions being met.