Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Private Offering of $500 Million of Senior Notes and Conditional Redemption of 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025

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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) has initiated a private offering of $500 million in senior notes due 2031, targeted at qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. persons. The proceeds will be used to redeem all outstanding 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025, totaling $487.1 million. The offering isn't contingent on this redemption. Notably, the notes are unregistered and can't be sold in the U.S. without proper registration or exemptions.

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• Initiation of a $500 million senior notes offering to strengthen financial health.
• Proceeds intended for redeeming 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025, which reduces future interest obligations.

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• Redemption of 2025 Notes is dependent on the issuance of new notes, introducing potential risk if not successfully completed.

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) (“H&P” or the “Company”) announced today that it has commenced a private offering (the “Offering”) of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The timing of pricing and terms of the Notes are subject to market conditions and other factors.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, plus cash on hand, to redeem and retire all of the Company’s outstanding 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). As of the date of this press release, $487.1 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes are outstanding. The Offering is not conditioned on the redemption of the 2025 Notes.

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state or foreign securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration under, or an applicable exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state or foreign securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Offering is being made solely pursuant to a private offering circular and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as are permitted under applicable law.

The Company also announced today that it has delivered a conditional notice of optional full redemption (the “Redemption Notice”) calling for redemption on October 27, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”) of all of the outstanding 2025 Notes at a redemption price calculated in accordance with the indenture governing the 2025 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the Redemption Date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date). The Company’s obligation to redeem the 2025 Notes is conditioned upon the prior consummation of the issuance of the Notes on or prior to the Redemption Date. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the trustee for the 2025 Notes and is serving as the paying agent for the redemption.

The redemption of the 2025 Notes is being made solely pursuant to the Redemption Notice, and this press release does not constitute a notice of redemption or an offer to purchase or redeem, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, the 2025 Notes.

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is committed to delivering industry leading drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for our customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds or other aspects of the Offering and the Notes, and the redemption of the 2025 Notes, are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K, quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q and current reports on Form 8-K. As a result of these factors, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations

918-588-5190

investor.relations@hpinc.com

Source: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Helmerich & Payne's private offering of senior notes?

The offering aims to raise $500 million to redeem all outstanding 4.65% Senior Notes due 2025.

When is the redemption date for the 2025 Notes?

The redemption date for the 2025 Notes is set for October 27, 2021.

What are the risks associated with Helmerich & Payne's offering?

The redemption of the 2025 Notes is conditional on the successful issuance of the new notes, representing a potential risk.

Who can participate in the private offering of Helmerich & Payne's senior notes?

The offering is available to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and certain non-U.S. persons.