DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF ITS CASH TENDER OFFERFOR ITS6.82% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2018
Plano, TX, Dec. 15, 2010 – Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) announced today that as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Dec. 14, 2010 (Early Participation Deadline), approximately $465 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.82% Senior Notes due 2018 (2018 Notes) have been validly tendered and not withdrawn as part of its Dec. 1, 2010 cash tender offer (Tender Offer).
The minimum tender condition with respect to the Tender Offer has been satisfied. However, the Tender Offer continues to be subject to certain other conditions specified in the company’s offering memorandum dated Dec. 1, 2010. The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on Dec. 29, 2010, unless extended or earlier terminated by the company, and is subject to proration if more than $600 million in 2018 Notes are tendered prior to the expiration of the Tender Offer. Additionally, since withdrawal rights for 2018 Notes tendered in the Tender Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Dec. 9, 2010, all tenders submitted in the Tender Offer are now irrevocable except in the limited circumstances where additional withdrawal rights are required by law.
The total consideration to be received in the Tender Offer (Total Purchase Consideration) for each $1,000 principal amount of 2018 Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn in the Tender Offer at or prior to the Early Participation Deadline and accepted for purchase will be $1,203.28, which includes the early participation premium of $30.00. This amount will be paid in cash.
Holders of 2018 Notes who validly tender their 2018 Notes after the Early Participation Deadline will receive the Total Purchase Consideration, less the early participation premium.
In addition to the consideration described above, all holders of 2018 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on those 2018 Notes from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the settlement date with respect to the Tender Offer.
This press release is for informational purposes only. The Tender Offer is only being conducted pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the company’s offering memorandum and the related letter of transmittal and is being made only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
The company has retained D.F. King & Co., Inc. to serve as Exchange and Information Agent for the Tender Offer. Any questions or requests for assistance or requests for documents regarding the tender of 2018 Notes may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (212) 269-5550 or (800) 628-8536, or via email at drpepper@dfking.com.
About Dr Pepper Snapple
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. produces flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott’s, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Venom Energy, Rose’s and Mr & Mrs T mixers.
Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, statements about future events, plans, strategies, expectations and prospects. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “intend” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements have been based on our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Our actual financial performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of estimates, forecasts and projections, and our financial performance may be better or worse than anticipated. Given these uncertainties, you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the above-referenced offering memorandum. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date that they were made. We do not undertake any duty to update the forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, after the date of this release, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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