PAR Technology Corporation Announces Proposed Offerings of Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes

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PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) announced the offering of 1.5 million shares of common stock and $200 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2027. A 30-day option will allow underwriters to purchase an additional 225,000 shares and $30 million in notes. The 2027 Notes mature on October 15, 2027, and are convertible under certain conditions. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes including debt repayment. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is the sole book-running manager for the offerings.

Positive

• Offering of 1.5 million shares and $200 million in Convertible Senior Notes signals potential for capital infusion.
• Proceeds expected to support business growth and debt repayment.
• Convertible Senior Notes provide flexible financing options.

Negative

• Equity offering may dilute existing shareholders' ownership.
• Public offerings are subject to market conditions, which could affect pricing.

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) (“Company” or “PAR”) announced today its intention to offer 1.5 million shares of common stock (the “Equity Offering”) and $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes” and such offering the “Notes Offering”) in concurrent underwritten public offerings, subject to market and other conditions. In addition, PAR intends to grant a 30-day option to the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 225,000 shares of common stock and up to an additional $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2027 Notes.

The 2027 Notes will mature on October 15, 2027 and will be unsecured senior obligations of the Company with interest payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning April 15, 2022. The 2027 Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders, prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding April 15, 2027, only under certain circumstances and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, the 2027 Notes may be settled, at the Company’s election, in cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock. The 2027 Notes will not be redeemable at the Company’s option prior to October 15, 2024. On or after October 15, 2024, the 2027 Notes will be redeemable for cash at the Company’s option if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) in any 30-day trading period (including the last trading day of such period) exceeds 130% of the conversion price for the 2027 Notes. The terms of the 2027 Notes, including the interest rate, conversion rate, and principal amount, will depend on market conditions at the time of pricing and will be determined by negotiations between the Company and the underwriters of the Notes Offering.

PAR expects to use the net proceeds from the Equity Offering and the Notes Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of debt (including its Owl Rock Term Loan) and continued investment in the growth of its businesses.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager. BTIG, LLC, Needham & Company, LLC, and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC are acting as co-managers for each of these offerings.

The common stock and 2027 Notes are each being offered by PAR pursuant to a shelf registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 30, 2020.

Each of the Notes Offering and the Equity Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and a prospectus supplement. Preliminary prospectus supplements relating to and describing the terms of the Equity Offering and the Notes Offering have been filed with the SEC and may be obtained for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Final prospectus supplements relating to the offerings will be filed with the SEC. When available, copies of each of the final prospectus supplements and the accompanying prospectuses may also be obtained by contacting: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the shares of common stock or the 2027 Notes or any other securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature, but rather are predictive of future operations, financial condition, business strategies and prospects. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “belief,” “continue,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions. Such statements include, without limitation, the Company’s planned offering of its common stock and the 2027 Notes and statements regarding the intended use of proceeds from the Company’s offering of its common stock and the 2027 Notes. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, market conditions, risks and trends. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. More information about potential risk factors that could affect the Company and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by forward-looking statements contained in this press release, is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ABOUT PAR TECHNOLOGY

For more than 40 years, PAR’s (NYSE Symbol: PAR) cutting-edge products and services have helped bold and passionate restaurant brands build lasting guest relationships. We are the partner enterprise restaurants rely on when they need to serve amazing moments from open to close, during the most hectic rush hours, and when the world forces them to adapt and overcome. More than 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries use PAR’s restaurant hardware, software, drive-thru, and back-office solutions. With the recent acquisition of Punchh Inc., a leading SaaS based customer loyalty and engagement solutions provider, PAR has become a Unified Commerce Cloud Platform for Enterprise Restaurants.

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Christopher R. Byrnes (315) 743-8376

chris_byrnes@partech.com

Source: PAR Technology Corporation

FAQ

What is the recent stock offering by PAR Technology Corporation?

PAR Technology Corporation announced an offering of 1.5 million shares and $200 million in Convertible Senior Notes.

When do the Convertible Senior Notes mature?

The Convertible Senior Notes will mature on October 15, 2027.

How will PAR Technology use the proceeds from the offerings?

PAR Technology plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and business growth.

Who is managing the stock offerings for PAR Technology?

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offerings.

Is the equity offering by PAR Technology Corporation an indication of shareholder dilution?

Yes, the offering could lead to dilution of existing shareholders' ownership.