Leidos Announces Launch of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

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Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) plans to initiate a private offering of senior unsecured notes under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The Issuer, Leidos, Inc., will use proceeds primarily for general corporate purposes, including repaying existing loans. The notes will be guaranteed by Leidos and subordinate to existing subsidiary liabilities. This offering targets qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and non-U.S. persons abroad, without registration under the Securities Act. As of January 3, 2020, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion.

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• Leidos aims to raise capital through a private offering of senior unsecured notes.
• Proceeds will be used to pay down existing debt, improving financial health.

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• The notes will be structurally subordinated to existing and future subsidiary liabilities.

RESTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) ("Leidos"), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leidos, Inc. (the "Issuer"), intends to commence, subject to market and customary conditions, a private offering of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

The Notes will be the senior unsecured obligations of the Issuer and will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by Leidos. The Notes and the related guarantee will be structurally subordinated to the liabilities of Leidos' and the Issuer's existing and future subsidiaries.

The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, among other things, to pay the outstanding balance on its 364-day term loan facility and a portion of the outstanding balance on its five-year term loan facility.

The Notes and the related guarantee will be offered in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States to non-United States persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.  The Notes and the related guarantee have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, qualification or exemption under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Leidos 

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements contained in this release involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Leidos' operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Without limiting the foregoing, forward-looking statements often use words such as "believe," "anticipate," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "seek," "project," "target," "goal," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "can," "continue" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of the transaction or future operating or financial performance or events. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the expectations of Leidos will be realized. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Leidos' consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. For a discussion identifying additional important factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see Leidos' filings with the SEC, including "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" in Leidos' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2020, and in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q which are available at http://www.Leidos.com and at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made only as of the date of this release and are based on the information available to Leidos as of the date of this release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Leidos assumes no obligation to provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

Media: 

Melissa Lee Dueñas
(571) 526-6850 
Duenasml@leidos.com 

Investors: 

Peter Berl
(571) 526-7582
ir@leidos.com 

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Leidos' private offering of senior unsecured notes?

Leidos intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including paying down existing loans.

What are the terms of the senior unsecured notes being offered by Leidos?

The notes will be offered privately under Rule 144A and Regulation S, guaranteed by Leidos, and subordinated to subsidiary liabilities.

Who can purchase the senior unsecured notes from Leidos?

The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and non-U.S. persons abroad.

When did Leidos report its annual revenue and what was the figure?

Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

What risks are associated with Leidos' offering of senior unsecured notes?

The offering is subject to market conditions and the notes may not be sold in jurisdictions where it is unlawful.