ConocoPhillips Announces Pricing of Cash Tender Offer

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ConocoPhillips (COP) announced the pricing details for its tender offer to purchase outstanding debt securities, including senior notes due in 2027, 2028, 2031, 2047, and 2048, amounting to nearly $1.5 billion. The total tender offer consideration incorporates a $30 early tender premium per $1,000 of notes. As of March 8, 2022, the early tender deadline has seen significant interest, potentially leading to no tenders accepted after this date. The offer is set to expire on March 21, 2022, with payments covering accrued interest expected on March 11, 2022.

Positive

• The tender offer enables effective debt management and potential savings on interest expenses.
• Increased maximum aggregate purchase price allows for the acceptance of a wider range of notes.

Negative

• The high amount of outstanding debt may indicate financial leverage risk.
• There is no guarantee that all notes will be accepted, which may affect liquidity.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) (“COP”) announced today the pricing terms of the previously announced tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) by ConocoPhillips and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Concho Resources Inc. (“CXO” and, together with ConocoPhillips, the “Company”), to purchase the outstanding debt securities (collectively, the “Notes” and each a “Series” of Notes) identified in the Company’s Offer to Purchase dated February 22, 2022 (as amended, the “Offer to Purchase”). The Tender Offer was previously amended to increase the Maximum Aggregate Purchase Price (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) to an amount sufficient to permit the Company to accept for purchase all Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn on or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 7, 2022 (the “Early Tender Deadline”). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase.

The total consideration to be paid in the Tender Offer for each Series of Notes accepted for purchase was determined by reference to a fixed spread specified for such Series of Notes over the yield (the “Reference Yield”) based on the bid-side price of the applicable U.S. Treasury Security, in each case as set forth in the table below (the “Total Tender Offer Consideration”). The Reference Yields (as determined pursuant to the Offer to Purchase) listed in the table below were determined at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, today, March 8, 2022, by the Dealer Managers (identified below). The Total Tender Offer Consideration for each Series of Notes includes an Early Tender Premium (as defined below) of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes accepted for purchase by the Company.

The following table sets forth the aggregate principal amounts of each Series of Notes that the Company has accepted for purchase and pricing information for the Tender Offer:

Title of Security	Purchaser	Original Issuer	CUSIP/ISIN	Reference U.S. Treasury Security	Reference Yield	Fixed Spread (basis points) (1)	Total Tender Offer Consideration (2)	Principal Amount Tendered and Accepted for Purchase (3)
3.750% Senior Notes due 2027	COP	COP	20825CAV6 / US20825CAV63 / U20845AD2	1.500% U.S. Treasury due January 31, 2027	1.791%	55	$1,069.93	$793,625,000
3.750% Senior Notes due 2027	CXO	CXO	20605PAH4 / US20605PAH47	1.500% U.S. Treasury due January 31, 2027	1.791%	55	$1,069.93	$10,320,000
4.300% Senior Notes due 2028	COP	COP	20825CAX2 / US20825CAX20 / U20845AE0	1.500% U.S. Treasury due January 31, 2027	1.791%	70	$1,103.00	$762,255,000
4.300% Senior Notes due 2028	CXO	CXO	20605PAK7 / US20605PAK75	1.500% U.S. Treasury due January 31, 2027	1.791%	70	$1,103.00	$14,628,000
2.400% Senior Notes due 2031	COP	COP	20825CAZ7 / US20825CAZ77 / U20845AF7	1.875% U.S. Treasury due February 15, 2032	1.863%	75	$983.13	$267,979,000
2.400% Senior Notes due 2031	CXO	CXO	20605PAM3 / US20605PAM32	1.875% U.S. Treasury due February 15, 2032	1.863%	75	$983.13	$5,066,000
4.875% Senior Notes due 2047	COP	COP	20825CBB9 / US20825CBB90 / U20845AG5	1.875% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2051	2.275%	120	$1,232.92	$480,858,000
4.875% Senior Notes due 2047	CXO	CXO	20605PAJ0 / US20605PAJ03	1.875% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2051	2.275%	120	$1,232.92	$213,000
4.850% Senior Notes due 2048	COP	COP	20825CBD5 / US20825CBD56 / U20845AH3	1.875% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2051	2.275%	120	$1,233.70	$381,118,000
4.850% Senior Notes due 2048	CXO	CXO	20605PAL5 / US20605PAL58	1.875% U.S. Treasury due November 15, 2051	2.275%	120	$1,233.70	$347,000

(1)		Includes the Early Tender Premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for each Series (the “Early Tender Premium”).
(2)		Per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes that are accepted for purchase.
(3)		As of the Early Tender Deadline (as defined below).

All payments for Notes tendered on or before the Early Tender Deadline that are purchased by the Company will also include accrued and unpaid interest on the principal amount of Notes tendered and accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date applicable to the relevant Series of Notes up to, but not including, the early settlement date, which is currently expected to be March 11, 2022.

Although the Tender Offer is scheduled to expire one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on March 21, 2022, because holders of Notes subject to the Tender Offer validly tendered and did not validly withdraw Notes on or before the Early Tender Deadline in an amount that equals the increased Maximum Aggregate Purchase Price, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase any tenders of Notes after the Early Tender Deadline.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC are the Lead Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer, and BofA Securities, Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are the Co-Managers for the Tender Offer. Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the Tender Agent and Information Agent. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offer should contact Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (toll-free) (+1) (800) 558-3745 or (collect) (+1) (212) 723-6106, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (toll-free) (+1) (866) 834-4666 or (collect) (+1) (212) 834-3822, Mizuho Securities USA LLC at (+1) (866) 271-7403 or (collect) (+1) (212) 205-7736 or TD Securities (USA) LLC at (toll-free) (+1) (866) 584-2096 or (collect) (+1) (212) 827-7795. Requests for copies of the Offer to Purchase and related materials should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (+1) (212) 430-3774, (toll-free) (+1) (855) 654-2015 or contact@gbsc-usa.com. Questions regarding the tendering of Notes may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (toll-free) (+1) (855) 654-2015.

This news release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Tender Offer is made only by the Offer to Purchase and the information in this news release is qualified by reference to the Offer to Purchase. There is no separate letter of transmittal in connection with the Offer to Purchase. None of ConocoPhillips or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the Lead Dealer Managers, the Co-Managers, the Tender Agent and Information Agent or the trustees with respect to any Notes is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Notes in response to the Tender Offer, and neither ConocoPhillips nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Notes, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.

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About ConocoPhillips

ConocoPhillips is one of the world’s leading exploration and production companies based on both production and reserves, with a globally diversified asset portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 14 countries, $91 billion of total assets and approximately 9,900 employees at Dec. 31, 2021. Production including Libya averaged 1,567 MBOED for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2021, and proved reserves were 6.1 BBOE as of Dec. 31, 2021. For more information, go to www.conocophillips.com.

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Unless legally required, ConocoPhillips expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the tender offer announced by ConocoPhillips (COP)?

ConocoPhillips announced a tender offer to purchase outstanding debt securities, including various senior notes, indicating proactive debt management.

When is the tender offer for ConocoPhillips (COP) set to expire?

The tender offer is scheduled to expire on March 21, 2022.

What is the early tender deadline for ConocoPhillips (COP) tender offer?

The early tender deadline is 5:00 p.m. New York City time on March 7, 2022.

What is included in the total tender offer consideration for ConocoPhillips (COP) notes?

The total tender offer consideration includes a $30 premium per $1,000 principal amount of notes accepted for purchase.

How much does ConocoPhillips (COP) intend to purchase in the tender offer?

ConocoPhillips intends to purchase outstanding debt securities totaling nearly $1.5 billion.