Murphy Oil Corporation Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offers for Outstanding Debt Securities

Rhea-AI Summary

Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) announced early tender results for its cash tender offers to purchase up to $600 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding senior notes. As of October 2, 2024, the following amounts were tendered:

• 5.875% Senior Notes due 2027: $258,380,000 (62.00%)
• 7.050% Senior Notes due 2029: $62,105,000 (34.56%)
• 6.375% Senior Notes due 2028: $200,154,000 (57.39%)

Murphy expects to accept all validly tendered notes and make payments on October 7, 2024. The tender offers are conditioned on completing a debt financing transaction raising at least $600 million, which Murphy expects to satisfy with the closing of its new 6.000% Senior Notes due 2032 offering.

Positive

• High participation rates in tender offers, with 62.00% of 2027 notes and 57.39% of 2028 notes tendered
• Expected successful completion of new 6.000% Senior Notes due 2032 offering to fund tender offers
• Potential improvement in debt structure through refinancing of higher interest rate notes

Negative

• Increase in total debt if new notes exceed tendered amount
• Potential increase in interest expenses if new notes have higher effective interest rates

Insights

Financial Analyst

Murphy Oil's tender offer for up to $600 million of its outstanding senior notes is a significant debt management move. The company is targeting three series of notes with maturities in 2027, 2028 and 2029, offering premiums of 1.25% to 7.75% over par value. This action aims to reduce Murphy's debt load and potentially lower interest expenses.

The strong response, with 62% of 2027 notes, 57.39% of 2028 notes and 34.56% of 2029 notes tendered, indicates investor willingness to cash out at a premium. Murphy plans to fund this repurchase with proceeds from a new $600 million offering of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2032, effectively extending its debt maturity profile.

This refinancing strategy could improve Murphy's financial flexibility and potentially reduce interest costs, depending on the new notes' terms. However, the impact on the company's overall leverage and cash flow will depend on the final amount repurchased and the terms of the new debt issuance.

Market Research Analyst

The market's response to Murphy Oil's tender offer provides insights into investor sentiment and debt market conditions. The high participation rates, particularly for the nearest-term 2027 notes, suggest investors are seeking to lock in gains and potentially redeploy capital in a rising rate environment.

The company's ability to issue new 10-year notes to fund this repurchase indicates continued access to capital markets, despite recent oil price volatility. This move may be viewed positively by the market as proactive debt management, potentially enhancing Murphy's credit profile.

However, the impact on Murphy's stock price will depend on how investors perceive the trade-off between reduced near-term debt obligations and the new, longer-term commitment. The success of this refinancing could influence other energy companies' debt management strategies, potentially leading to similar moves in the sector if viewed favorably.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) (“Murphy” or the “Company”) announced today the early tender results of its previously announced series of tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) to purchase for cash up to $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “Maximum Aggregate Cap”) of certain of its outstanding series of senior notes listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”). The Tender Offers are being made pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated September 19, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”). The Company refers investors to the Offer to Purchase for the complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offers.

As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 2, 2024 (such date and time, the “Early Tender Date”), according to information provided to Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers, the aggregate principal amount of each series of Notes listed in the table below has been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in each Tender Offer. Withdrawal rights for the Notes expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Early Tender Date.

Title of Security		CUSIP Number		Principal Amount Outstanding		Maximum SubCap(1)		Acceptance Priority Level(2)		Principal Amount Tendered at Early Tender Date		Percentage of Outstanding Notes Tendered		Total Consideration(3) (4)		Aggregate Principal Amount Accepted for Purchase		Aggregate Purchase Price(3) (4)
5.875% Senior Notes due 2027		626717 AM4 / US626717AM42		$416,731,000		N/A		1		$258,380,000		62.00%		$1,012.50		$258,380,000		$261,609,750
7.050% Senior Notes due 2029		626717 AA0 / US626717AA04		$179,708,000		$120,000,000		2		$62,105,000		34.56%		$1,077.50		$62,105,000		$66,918,137.5
6.375% Senior Notes due 2028		626717 AN2 / US626717AN25		$348,744,000		N/A		3		$200,154,000		57.39%		$1,027.50		$200,154,000		$205,658,235

(1)	The maximum subcap applicable to the 7.050% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) of $120,000,000 (the “2029 Maximum SubCap”) represents the maximum aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes that may be purchased in the tender offer for the 2029 Notes.
(2)	Subject to the Maximum Aggregate Cap and proration if applicable, the principal amount of Notes that is purchased in each tender offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable acceptance priority level (in numerical priority order) specified in this column; provided that (i) we will not accept 2029 Notes in an aggregate principal amount that exceeds the 2029 Maximum SubCap and (ii) Notes validly tendered prior to or at the Early Tender Date (as defined herein) will be accepted for purchase in priority to other Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date.
(3)	Does not include accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes, which will also be payable as provided herein.
(4)	Includes the Early Tender Premium (as defined herein).

Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions to the Tender Offers, the Company expects to accept for purchase all Notes that were validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date. The Company expects to make payment for the accepted Notes on October 7, 2024 (the “Early Settlement Date”). The Company intends to fund the purchase of validly tendered and accepted Notes on the Early Settlement Date with the net proceeds from the Debt Financing (as defined herein) and available cash on hand.

The Tender Offers are conditioned upon, among other things, the successful completion (in the sole determination of the Company) of one or more debt financing transactions raising aggregate gross proceeds of an amount at least equal to $600,000,000 (the “Debt Financing” and such condition, the “Financing Condition”). The Company expects to satisfy the Financing Condition with the closing of its offering of new 6.000% Senior Notes due 2032, which is expected to occur on the date hereof. However, no assurances can be given that the Company will complete the Debt Financing.

The Tender Offers are scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 18, 2024.

The consideration to be paid for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn per $1,000 principal amount of such Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the applicable Tender Offer is the amount set forth in the table above under the heading “Total Consideration.” The amounts set forth in the table above under “Total Consideration” include an early tender premium of $50 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes accepted for purchase (the “Early Tender Premium”). Each holder who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw its Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Date and whose Notes are accepted for purchase will be entitled to receive the applicable “Total Consideration” set forth in the table above under the heading “Total Consideration,” which includes the Early Tender Premium. All holders of Notes accepted for purchase will also receive accrued interest from, and including, the most recent applicable interest payment date preceding the Early Settlement Date to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date, if and when such Notes are accepted for payment.

INFORMATION RELATING TO THE TENDER OFFERS

The complete terms and conditions of the Tender Offers are set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Investors with questions regarding the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers may contact J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-4818 (collect).

Global Bondholder Services Corporation is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers. Any questions regarding procedures for tendering Notes or request for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation by any of the following means: by telephone at (855) 654-2014 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (collect); by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com; or by internet at the following web address: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/MUR/.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders with respect to, the Notes. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Tender Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase made available to holders of the Notes. Further, nothing contained herein shall constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any debt securities that are the subject of the Debt Financing. None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer managers, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any series of Notes is making any recommendation as to whether or not holders should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of their Notes in response to the tender offers. Holders are urged to evaluate carefully all information in the Offer to Purchase, consult their own investment and tax advisors and make their own decisions whether to tender Notes in the Tender Offers, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.

ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION

As an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company, Murphy Oil Corporation believes in providing energy that empowers people by doing right always, staying with it and thinking beyond possible. Murphy challenges the norm, taps into its strong legacy and uses its foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions. Murphy sees a future where it is an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.murphyoilcorp.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified through the inclusion of words such as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “drive”, “estimate”, “expect”, “expressed confidence”, “forecast”, “future”, “goal”, “guidance”, “intend”, “may”, “objective”, “outlook”, “plan”, “position”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “strategy”, “target”, “will” or variations of such words and other similar expressions. These statements, which express management’s current views concerning future events, results and plans, are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions (many of which are beyond our control) and are not guarantees of performance. In particular, statements, express or implied, concerning the Company’s future operating results or activities and returns or the Company's ability and decisions to replace or increase reserves, increase production, generate returns and rates of return, replace or increase drilling locations, reduce or otherwise control operating costs and expenditures, generate cash flows, pay down or refinance indebtedness, achieve, reach or otherwise meet initiatives, plans, goals, ambitions or targets with respect to emissions, safety matters or other ESG (environmental/social/governance) matters, make capital expenditures or pay and/or increase dividends or make share repurchases and other capital allocation decisions are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause one or more of these future events, results or plans not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, which consequently could cause actual results or activities to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: macro conditions in the oil and gas industry, including supply/demand levels, actions taken by major oil exporters and the resulting impacts on commodity prices; geopolitical concerns; increased volatility or deterioration in the success rate of our exploration programs or in our ability to maintain production rates and replace reserves; reduced customer demand for our products due to environmental, regulatory, technological or other reasons; adverse foreign exchange movements; political and regulatory instability in the markets where we do business; the impact on our operations or market of health pandemics such as COVID-19 and related government responses; other natural hazards impacting our operations or markets; any other deterioration in our business, markets or prospects; any failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals; any inability to service or refinance our outstanding debt or to access debt markets at acceptable prices; adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets, banking system or economies in general, including inflation; and our ability to consummate the Tender Offers or the Debt Financing on the anticipated terms, if at all. For further discussion of factors that could cause one or more of these future events or results not to occur as implied by any forward-looking statement, see “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and any subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K that we file, available from the SEC’s website. Murphy Oil Corporation undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Investor Contacts:

InvestorRelations@murphyoilcorp.com

Kelly Whitley, 281-675-9107

Megan Larson, 281-675-9470

Beth Heller, 832-506-6831

Source: Murphy Oil Corporation

FAQ

What is the maximum aggregate amount Murphy Oil (MUR) is offering to purchase in its tender offers?

Murphy Oil (MUR) is offering to purchase up to $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of certain outstanding senior notes in its tender offers.

When is the early tender date for Murphy Oil's (MUR) tender offers?

The early tender date for Murphy Oil's (MUR) tender offers was 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 2, 2024.

What percentage of Murphy Oil's (MUR) 5.875% Senior Notes due 2027 were tendered by the early tender date?

62.00% of Murphy Oil's (MUR) 5.875% Senior Notes due 2027 were tendered by the early tender date, representing $258,380,000 in principal amount.

When does Murphy Oil (MUR) expect to make payments for the accepted notes in the tender offers?

Murphy Oil (MUR) expects to make payments for the accepted notes on October 7, 2024, which is referred to as the Early Settlement Date.