NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Early Results of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation for any and all of the 5.75% Senior Notes due 2029 issued by APX Group, Inc.

Rhea-AI Summary

NRG Energy announced early results of its exchange offer for APX Group's 5.75% Senior Notes due 2029. Approximately $798.2 million (99.8%) of existing notes were tendered by the Early Tender Date of October 28, 2024. Holders who tendered by this date will receive $1,000 principal amount of new NRG Exchange Notes and $1.00 in cash per $1,000 of existing notes. The exchange offer expires on November 13, 2024. NRG received requisite consents to amend the indenture, eliminating substantial restrictive covenants. Early settlement is expected on October 30, 2024.

Positive

• High participation rate with 99.8% of notes tendered
• Successful consent solicitation allowing elimination of restrictive covenants
• Premium offering of $1,000 new notes plus cash for each $1,000 of existing notes

Negative

• Additional debt obligation for NRG through issuance of new exchange notes
• New notes not registered under Securities Act, limiting transferability

Insights

Financial Analyst

This exchange offer represents a significant financial restructuring, with 99.8% of APX's $800 million in senior notes being tendered. The high participation rate indicates strong bondholder support for NRG's refinancing strategy. The exchange terms are favorable, offering $1,000 in new NRG notes plus $1.00 cash for every $1,000 of existing APX notes, including an early tender premium.

The transaction effectively transfers APX's debt obligations to NRG's balance sheet while eliminating restrictive covenants. This provides NRG with greater financial flexibility and streamlines the debt structure following the APX acquisition. The unregistered nature of the new notes and lack of immediate plans to register them suggests they're targeted at institutional investors, limiting secondary market liquidity.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today the early results of its previously announced offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all outstanding 5.75% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Existing APX Unsecured Notes”) issued by APX Group, Inc. (“APX”) for new notes to be issued by NRG (the “New NRG Exchange Notes”) and cash.

In conjunction with the Exchange Offer, NRG is also soliciting consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) to adopt certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Existing APX Unsecured Notes to eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants and certain affirmative covenants and events of default and related provisions therein (the “Proposed Amendments”).

The Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation are being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated October 15, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement”).

According to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and the information agent, approximately $798.2 million aggregate principal amount of the Existing APX Unsecured Notes, representing approximately 99.8% of the outstanding Existing APX Unsecured Notes, were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn (the “Tendered Notes”) on or prior to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on October 28, 2024 (the “Early Tender Date”). The Total Exchange Consideration for all Tendered Notes accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer will be made on the Early Settlement Date, which is expected to be October 30, 2024. The Exchange Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on November 13, 2024 (such time and date, as it may be extended, the “Expiration Date”).

Certain information regarding the Existing APX Unsecured Notes and the terms of the Exchange Offer is summarized below.

Title of Existing APX Unsecured Notes		CUSIP/ISIN Numbers		Principal Amount Outstanding		Exchange Consideration(1)	+	Early Tender Premium(1)	=	Total Exchange Consideration(1)(2)
5.75% Senior Notes due 2029		CUSIP: 00213M AW4 (144A); U0385P AP1 (Reg S) / ISIN: US00213MAW47 (144A); USU0385PAP19 (Reg S)		$800 Million		$950 principal amount of New NRG Exchange Notes		$50 principal amount of New NRG Exchange Notes and $1.00 in cash		$1,000 principal amount of New NRG Exchange Notes and $1.00 in cash
(1) For each $1,000 principal amount of the Existing APX Unsecured Notes accepted for exchange. (2) Includes the Early Tender Premium.

NRG has received the requisite consents and APX and the guarantors of the Existing APX Unsecured Notes entered into a supplemental indenture with the trustee for the Existing APX Unsecured Notes to effect the Proposed Amendments. The Proposed Amendments will not become operative until consummation of the Exchange Offer.

Holders who validly tendered (and did not validly withdraw) their Existing APX Unsecured Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Date will be eligible to receive the Total Exchange Consideration as set forth in the table above. The Total Exchange Consideration includes the Early Tender Premium, as set forth in the table above, for all such Existing APX Unsecured Notes that are accepted for exchange. The early settlement date is expected to be on October 30, 2024.

Holders who validly tender their Existing APX Unsecured Notes after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date will not be eligible to receive the Early Tender Premium as set forth in the table above. Those holders will only be eligible to receive the Exchange Consideration as set forth in the table above. The final settlement date is expected to be within three business days after the Expiration Date or as promptly as practicable thereafter. NRG and APX currently do not intend to redeem in the near future any Existing APX Unsecured Notes remaining after the settlement of the Exchange Offer.

Documents relating to the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation will only be distributed to eligible holders of Existing APX Unsecured Notes who certify that they are either (a) a “Qualified Institutional Buyer,” as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or (b) a person that is outside the “United States” and is (i) not a “U.S. person,” as those terms are defined in Rule 902 under the Securities Act and (ii) a “non-U.S. qualified offeree” (as defined in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement). The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation are described in the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc., the exchange agent and the information agent in connection with the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation, at (800) 949-2583 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers). The eligibility form is available at www.dfking.com/NRG or by emailing D.F. King & Co., Inc. at nrg@dfking.com.

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 or consents with respect to, any security. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful. The Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are being made solely pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.

The New NRG Exchange Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell any security, including the New NRG Exchange Notes, nor a solicitation for an offer to purchase any security, including the New NRG Exchange Notes. NRG does not intend to file a registration statement for the resale of the New NRG Exchange Notes.

About NRG

NRG Energy is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and typically can be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “should,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “plan,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “believe” and similar terms. Although NRG believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially.

NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The foregoing review of factors that could cause NRG’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements included in this news release should be considered in connection with information regarding risks and uncertainties that may affect NRG’s future results included in NRG’s filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

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FAQ

What is the exchange ratio for NRG's APX notes exchange offer?

NRG is offering $1,000 principal amount of new NRG Exchange Notes and $1.00 in cash for each $1,000 principal amount of existing APX 5.75% Senior Notes due 2029.

What percentage of APX notes were tendered in NRG's exchange offer?

Approximately 99.8% of the outstanding APX notes, representing $798.2 million aggregate principal amount, were tendered by the Early Tender Date.

When does NRG's exchange offer for APX notes expire?

The exchange offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on November 13, 2024.