LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2016--
Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of satellite services, today
announced that its subsidiary, Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (“Intelsat
Jackson”), has extended the early tender date for its previously
announced tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) to purchase its 6 5/8%
Senior Notes due 2022 (CUSIP No. 45824TAM7) (the “2022 Notes”), 5½%
Senior Notes due 2023 (CUSIP No. 45824TAP0) (the “2023 Notes”) and 7½%
Senior Notes due 2021 (CUSIP No. 45824TAG0) (the “2021 Notes” and,
together with the 2022 Notes and the 2023 Notes, the “Securities”) for
up to $625,000,000 in aggregate cash consideration (excluding accrued
and unpaid interest on the Securities and excluding fees and expenses
related to the Tender Offers). Intelsat Jackson’s obligation to accept
and pay for Securities in the Tender Offers remains subject to
satisfaction or waiver of the Financing Condition (as defined below) and
the other general conditions prior to the expiration date.
As of 5:00 PM on May 31, 2016, the Tender Offers were over-subscribed
with approximately $1.904 billion aggregate principal amount of the
Securities (constituting approximately 48.0% of the currently
outstanding the Securities), tendered.
Intelsat Jackson commenced the Tender Offers on May 12, 2016. Prior to
extension, the Early Tender Date and the Withdrawal Deadline were 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on May 31, 2016. The Early Settlement Date was
expected to be June 1, 2016.
The following table sets forth certain key dates of the Tender Offers,
as extended. All such dates are described in detail below and in the
Tender Offer Materials (as defined below):
Key Date
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Calendar Date
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Launch Date
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May 12, 2016
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Early Tender Date
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5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 8, 2016, unless extended or
earlier terminated by Intelsat Jackson.
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Withdrawal Deadline
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5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 8, 2016, unless extended or
earlier terminated by Intelsat Jackson.
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Early Settlement Date (option of Intelsat Jackson)
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The Early Settlement Date is currently expected to be June 9, 2016.
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Expiration Date
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11:59 p.m., New York City time, on June 14, 2016, unless extended or
earlier terminated by us.
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Final Settlement Date
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The Final Settlement Date is currently expected to be June 15, 2016.
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The Tender Offers are being conducted pursuant to the amended and
restated Offer to Purchase dated as of May 17, 2016, the accompanying
amended and restated Letter of Transmittal, this press release and
Intelsat S.A.’s or Intelsat Jackson’s other press releases used in the
Tender Offers (collectively, the “Tender Offer Materials”). Intelsat
Jackson’s obligation to accept for purchase, and to pay for, Securities
validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offers is subject to, and
conditioned upon, having obtained debt financing (the “New Debt
Financing”) in a minimum aggregate principal amount that will generate
sufficient proceeds, in addition to cash on hand, to purchase the
tendered Securities, including payment of the Tender Offer Consideration
or Total Consideration, as applicable, and any fees payable in
connection with the Tender Offers, subsequent to the date hereof and on
or prior to the Final Settlement Date, on terms and conditions
reasonably satisfactory to Intelsat Jackson (the “Financing Condition”).
Intelsat Jackson’s current intention is to satisfy the Financing
Condition by issuing long-term senior secured debt securities but,
subject to market conditions and at Intelsat Jackson’s sole discretion,
Intelsat Jackson may elect to enter into alternative debt financing.
There can be no assurance any such New Debt Financing will be available,
and thus no assurance that the Financing Condition will be satisfied.
As of 5:00 PM on May 31, 2016, approximately $623,418,000 aggregate
principal amount of 2022 Notes (constituting approximately 76.5% of the
currently outstanding 2022 Notes), approximately $921,331,000 aggregate
principal amount of 2023 Notes (constituting approximately 46.1% of the
currently outstanding 2023 Notes), and approximately $358,907,000
aggregate principal amount of 2021 Notes (constituting approximately
31.2% of the currently outstanding 2021 Notes), have been tendered in
the Tender Offers.
Questions regarding the Tender Offers may be directed to Guggenheim
Securities, LLC at 330 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10017, Attn:
Liability Management Group, Phillip Laroche, ((212) 293-3035 (phone) or Phillip.Laroche@guggenheimpartners.com
(email). Requests for the Tender Offer Materials may be directed to
Global Bondholder Services Corporation at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New
York, New York 10006, Attn: Corporate Actions, (212) 430-3774 (for banks
and brokers) or (866) 470-4200 (for all others).
Intelsat Jackson is making the Tender Offers only by, and pursuant to,
the terms of the Tender Offer Materials. None of Intelsat Jackson, the
Dealer Manager, the Information and Depositary Agent nor their
respective affiliates make any recommendation as to whether Holders
should tender or refrain from tendering their Securities. Holders must
make their own decision as to whether to tender Securities and, if so,
the principal amount of the Securities to tender. The Tender Offers are
not being made to holders of Securities in any jurisdiction in which the
making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the
securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any
jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the
Tender Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender
Offers will be deemed to be made on behalf of Intelsat Jackson by one or
more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of
such jurisdiction.
This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities
or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities or an offer to sell
or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any new securities,
including in connection with the New Debt Financing, nor does it
constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such
offer or solicitation is unlawful. Capitalized terms used in this press
release but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to
them in the Tender Offer Materials.
About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live.
Intelsat Safe Harbor Statement
Statements in this news release, including statements regarding the
Tender Offer and the New Debt Financing, constitute “forward-looking
statements” that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical
facts. When used in this release, the words “may,” “will,” “might,”
“should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “project,” “believe,”
“estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “outlook,” and “continue,”
and the negative of these terms, and other similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements and information.
The forward-looking statements reflect Intelsat’s intentions, plans,
expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are
outside of Intelsat’s control. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied
in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks. Known
risks include, among others, market conditions and the risks described
in Intelsat’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31,
2015, and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission and risks and uncertainties related to our ability to
consummate the New Debt Financing and the Tender Offers.
Because actual results could differ materially from Intelsat’s
intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the
future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements with
caution. Intelsat does not undertake any obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
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Intelsat
Dianne VanBeber
Vice President, Investor Relations
and Communications
+1 703-559-7406
dianne.vanbeber@intelsat.com