Jabil Announces Pricing of Inaugural Green Bond Offering of $500 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of 4.250% Senior Notes Due 2027

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Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) has priced a $500 million offering of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027, expected to close on May 4, 2022, subject to customary conditions. The proceeds will be used to repay existing 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022, covering any make-whole premiums and interest. Additionally, the funds will finance eco-efficient projects such as renewable energy and clean transportation initiatives, enhancing the company's sustainability efforts.

Positive

• Anticipated use of funds to improve financial position by repaying higher-interest debt.
• Investment in eco-efficient projects aligns with sustainability goals, potentially attracting environmentally conscious investors.

Negative

• Issuance could lead to shareholder dilution if the company does not manage its debt effectively.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today announced the pricing of its offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Offering”). Jabil anticipates that the closing of the Offering will occur on May 4, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. Jabil intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with, if required, available cash, to repay its outstanding 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022 and pay any applicable “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest with respect thereto. In addition, Jabil intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from this offering to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, one or more eligible expenditures as described in the prospectus supplement relating to the Offering, which include expenditures related to eco-efficient products, waste and water diversion, renewable energy, reducing environmental impact of Jabil’s operations, green buildings and clean transportation.

About Jabil:

Jabil is a manufacturing solutions provider with over 260,000 employees across 100 locations in 30 countries. The world’s leading brands rely on Jabil’s unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise. Driven by a common purpose, Jabil and its people are committed to making a positive impact on their local community and the environment.

Additional Information:

Jabil has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) and a prospectus supplement with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the Offering. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or 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. Any offering of securities will be made only by means of the prospectus in that registration statement and the related prospectus supplement. These documents can be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Jabil will arrange to send you the prospectus and related prospectus supplement if you request them by contacting Jabil at (727) 577-9749 or 10800 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the anticipated closing of the Offering and the anticipated use of proceeds. The statements in this release are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions involving risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in Jabil’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021 and Jabil’s other filings with the SEC. Jabil assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Investor Contact:

Adam Berry

Vice President, Investor Relations

adam_berry@jabil.com

Source: Jabil Inc.

FAQ

What is the size and type of the offering by Jabil (JBL)?

Jabil has priced a $500 million offering of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027.

When will Jabil's offering close?

The closing of Jabil's offering is anticipated to occur on May 4, 2022.

What will the proceeds from Jabil's offering be used for?

The proceeds will be used to repay existing Senior Notes and finance eco-efficient projects.

What is the interest rate on the new Senior Notes issued by Jabil?

The new Senior Notes have an interest rate of 4.250%.

What are the potential risks associated with Jabil's offering?

There is a risk of shareholder dilution if the company does not effectively manage its debt.