ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) (“ConAgra Foods”)
announced today the early tender results of its previously
announced tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase for cash up
to $500.0 million combined aggregate principal amount (the “Maximum
Tender Amount”) of its 3.20% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023
Notes”), its 4.65% Senior Notes due 2043 (the “2043 Notes”), its
7.00% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”), its 5.819% Senior
Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) and its 2.10% Senior Notes due
2018 (the “2018 Notes” and, collectively with the 2023 Notes, the
2043 Notes, the 2019 Notes and the 2017 Notes, the “Notes”).
The principal amount of each series of Notes that were validly
tendered and not validly withdrawn as of 5:00 p.m., New York City
time, on August 1, 2014 (the “Early Tender Date”) and the principal
amount of each series of Notes that will be accepted for purchase
by the Company on the Early Settlement Date (as defined below) are
specified in the table below.
Title of
Security
CUSIP
Numbers
Principal Amount Outstanding
Tender Cap
Acceptance Priority
Level
Principal Amount Tendered Principal Amount to be
Accepted Early Tender Premium (per $1,000) Total
Consideration (per $1,000)(1) 3.20% Senior Notes
due 2023 205887 BR2 $1,225,000,000 $225,000,000 1 $814,449,000
$225,000,000 $30.00 $988.64 4.65% Senior Notes due 2043 205887 BS0
$937,000,000 $200,000,000 2 $588,774,000 $200,000,000 $30.00
$1,018.27 7.00% Senior Notes due 2019 205887 BF8 $500,000,000
$25,000,000 3 $114,798,000 $24,998,000 $30.00 $1,204.52 5.819%
Senior Notes due 2017
205887 BD3 /205887 BB7 /U20436 AA6
$499,999,000 $25,000,000 4 $64,352,000 $24,997,000 $30.00 $1,122.83
2.10% Senior Notes due 2018 205887 BG6 $250,000,000 $25,000,000 5
$120,468,000 $24,997,000 $30.00 $1,007.92
(1) Inclusive of the Early Tender Premium.
The amounts of each series of Notes that are purchased were
determined in accordance with the acceptance priority levels
specified in the table above and on the cover page of the Offer to
Purchase, dated July 21, 2014 (the “Offer to Purchase”), in the
column entitled “Acceptance Priority Level” (the “Acceptance
Priority Level”), with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority
Level and 5 being the lowest Acceptance Priority Level. In
addition, no more than $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of
the 2023 Notes, no more than $200.0 million aggregate principal
amount of the 2043 Notes, no more than $25.0 million aggregate
principal amount of the 2019 Notes, no more than $25.0 million
aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes and no more than $25.0
million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes will be
purchased (the “Tender Caps”).
Because the amount of Notes tendered in each series prior to the
Early Tender Date exceeded the applicable Tender Cap, no additional
Notes of any series tendered after the Early Tender Date will be
accepted for purchase and Notes not accepted, including Notes not
accepted because of proration, will be returned promptly.
The Tender Offer is being made upon and is subject to the terms
and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and the related
Letter of Transmittal. The consideration to be paid in the Tender
Offer for each series of Notes validly tendered and accepted for
purchase was calculated in the manner described in the Offer to
Purchase by reference to a fixed spread over the yield to maturity
of the applicable U.S. Treasury Security specified in the Offer to
Purchase (the “Total Consideration”). Holders of the Notes that
validly tendered and did not withdraw their Notes on or prior to
the Early Tender Date and whose Notes are accepted for purchase
will receive the applicable Total Consideration, which includes an
early tender premium of $30.00 per $1,000 principal amount of the
Notes accepted for purchase (the “Early Tender Premium”). The Total
Consideration was determined at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on
August 1, 2014, and is set forth in the table above.
Payments for Notes purchased will include accrued and unpaid
interest from and including the last interest payment date
applicable to the relevant series of Notes up to, but not
including, the applicable settlement date for such Notes accepted
for purchase. The settlement date for Notes that were validly
tendered on or prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for
purchase is expected to be August 4, 2014 (the “Early Settlement
Date”).
ConAgra Foods’ obligation to accept for payment and to pay for
the Notes validly tendered in the Tender Offer is subject to the
satisfaction or waiver of a number of general conditions described
in the Offer to Purchase. ConAgra Foods reserves the right, subject
to applicable law, to: (i) waive any and all conditions to the
Tender Offer; (ii) extend or terminate the Tender Offer; (iii)
increase or decrease the Maximum Tender Amount and/or increase,
decrease or eliminate one or more of the Tender Caps; or (iv)
otherwise amend the Tender Offer in any respect.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC is acting as the Lead Dealer Manager
for the Tender Offer. Mizuho Securities USA Inc., Scotia Capital
(USA) Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. are acting as the
Co-Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer. The Information Agent and
Tender Agent is Global Bondholder Services Corporation. Copies of
the Offer to Purchase, Letter of Transmittal and related offering
materials are available by contacting the Information Agent at
(866) 470-4200 (U.S. toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and
brokers). Questions regarding the Tender Offer should be directed
to Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Liability Management Group, at
(866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4760 (collect).
This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell, a
solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities.
The Tender Offer is being made only pursuant to the Offer to
Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under
applicable law.
About ConAgra Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) is one of North America’s
largest packaged food companies with branded and private branded
food found in 99 percent of America’s households, as well as a
strong commercial foods business serving restaurants and
foodservice operations globally. Consumers can find recognized
brands such as Banquet®, Chef Boyardee®, Egg Beaters®, Healthy
Choice®, Hebrew National®, Hunt’s®, Marie Callender’s®, Orville
Redenbacher’s®, PAM®, Peter Pan®, Reddi-wip®, Slim Jim®, Snack
Pack® and many other ConAgra Foods brands, along with food sold by
ConAgra Foods under private brand labels, in grocery, convenience,
mass merchandise, club and drug stores. Additionally, ConAgra Foods
supplies frozen potato and sweet potato products as well as other
vegetable, seasoning blends, flavors, and bakery products to
commercial and foodservice customers. ConAgra Foods operates
ReadySetEat.com, an interactive recipe website that provides
consumers with easy dinner recipes and more. For more information,
please visit us at www.conagrafoods.com.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s
current expectations and assumptions and are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could cause
actual results to differ materially from potential results
discussed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, among other things: ConAgra Foods’ ability
to realize the synergies and benefits contemplated by the
acquisition of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (“Ralcorp”) and its ability
to promptly and effectively integrate the business of Ralcorp;
ConAgra Foods’ ability to realize the synergies and benefits
contemplated by the recently formed joint venture combining the
flour milling businesses of ConAgra Foods, Cargill, Incorporated,
and CHS Inc.; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible
assets, including any future goodwill impairment charges; the
availability and prices of raw materials, including any negative
effects caused by inflation or adverse weather conditions; the
effectiveness of ConAgra Foods’ product pricing, including product
innovation, any pricing actions and changes in promotional
strategies; the ultimate outcome of litigation, including
litigation related to lead paint and pigment matters; future
economic circumstances; industry conditions; ConAgra Foods’ ability
to execute its operating and restructuring plans; the success of
ConAgra Foods’ cost-savings initiatives, and innovation and
marketing investments; the competitive environment; operating
efficiencies; the ultimate impact of any ConAgra Foods product
recalls; access to capital; actions of governments and regulatory
factors affecting ConAgra Foods’ businesses, including the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act; the amount and timing of
repurchases of ConAgra Foods’ common stock and debt, if any; and
other risks described in ConAgra Foods’ reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent
annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and
8-K. Investors and security holders are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date they are made. ConAgra Foods disclaims any
obligation to update or revise statements contained in this press
release to reflect future events or circumstances or otherwise.
MEDIAConAgra Foods, Inc.Teresa Paulsen, 402-240-5210Vice
President,Communication & External
RelationsorANALYSTSConAgra Foods, Inc.Chris Klinefelter,
402-240-4154Vice President, Investor Relationswww.conagrafoods.com
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