Kennedy Wilson Announces the Early Results In Connection With Its Previously Announced Tender Offer

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Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) announced the results of its cash tender offer for up to $1 billion of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024. As of February 9, 2021, $576,465,000 of the notes were validly tendered. Holders of validly tendered notes will receive a Total Consideration of $1,015.00 per $1,000 principal amount, including a $30 Early Tender Premium. The Tender Offer expires on February 24, 2021, with subsequent tenders eligible for a lower consideration. The company reserves the right to increase the Maximum Tender Amount at its discretion.

Positive

• Successfully tendered $576,465,000 of Notes, indicating strong demand.
• Early Tender Premium of $30 encourages timely participation from noteholders.

Negative

• Only approximately 57.6% of the Maximum Tender Amount was tendered, indicating potential lack of interest.
• Future tenders after Early Tender Time receive lower consideration, possibly discouraging further participation.

Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW) (the “Company”) announced today the results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, February 9, 2021 (the “Early Tender Time”) of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase up to $1 billion aggregate principal amount (the “Maximum Tender Amount”) of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Notes”).

As of the Early Tender Time, $576,465,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn. Holders of Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time, not validly withdrawn and accepted for purchase in accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer received today, for each $1,000 principal amount of such Notes, the “Total Consideration” of $1,015.00, which includes an “Early Tender Premium” of $30.00. In addition to the Total Consideration, such holders also received, in respect of such Notes, accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date for the Notes to, but not including, today. The Financing Condition (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) was satisfied today upon the consummation of the Company’s previously announced offering of senior notes.

The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, including the withdrawal deadline, which was 5:00 p.m., New York City time on February 9, 2021, remain unchanged and are set forth in an Offer to Purchase (the “Offer to Purchase”), dated January 27, 2021. Accordingly, tendered Notes may no longer be withdrawn. The Company is making the Tender Offer only by, and pursuant to, the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase.

The Tender Offer will expire at 12:00 Midnight, New York City time, at the end of February 24, 2021 (the “Expiration Time”), unless extended or earlier terminated. Holders of Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time and at or before the Expiration Time will only be eligible to receive the “Tender Offer Consideration” of $985.00, which is the Total Consideration less the Early Tender Premium, for each $1,000 principal amount of such Notes. In addition to the Total Consideration or Tender Offer Consideration, as applicable, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase will also receive a payment for accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date of the Notes to, but not including, the applicable settlement date.

Payment for all Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase will be made promptly after the Expiration Time.

If more than the Maximum Tender Amount of Notes are validly tendered, and Notes are accepted for purchase, the amount of Notes that will be purchased will be prorated as described in the Offer to Purchase. Only Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time and at or before the Expiration Time will be subject to possible proration. The Company reserves the right, but is not obligated, to increase the Maximum Tender Amount in its sole discretion. The Company will return any Notes not accepted for purchase promptly after the Expiration Time.

The Company has engaged BofA Securities to act as the dealer manager for the Tender Offer. The Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offer is D.F. King & Co., Inc. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and related offering materials are available by contacting the Information Agent at (877) 732-3613 (toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 or by email at kwinc@dfking.com. Questions regarding the Tender Offer should be directed to BofA Securities by email at debt_advisory@bofa.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes. The Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Tender Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by BofA Securities or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

About Kennedy Wilson

Kennedy Wilson (NYSE:KW) is a global real estate investment company. We own, operate, and invest in real estate both on our own and through our investment management platform. We focus on multifamily and office properties located in the Western U.S., UK, and Ireland.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of Kennedy Wilson's tender offer on February 9, 2021?

Kennedy Wilson announced that $576,465,000 of its 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 were validly tendered by the Early Tender Time.

What is the Total Consideration for the tendered Notes?

Holders of validly tendered notes will receive a Total Consideration of $1,015.00 per $1,000 principal amount, which includes a $30 Early Tender Premium.

When does Kennedy Wilson's tender offer expire?

The tender offer will expire at 12:00 Midnight, New York City time, on February 24, 2021.

What happens if more than $1 billion of Notes are tendered?

If more than the Maximum Tender Amount is tendered, the amount accepted will be prorated.

Who is managing Kennedy Wilson's tender offer?

BofA Securities is acting as the dealer manager for Kennedy Wilson's tender offer.