PNC Announces Redemption Of All Depositary Shares Representing Interests In Series R Preferred Stock

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PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) announced the redemption of all outstanding Depositary Shares representing interests in Series R Preferred Stock, scheduled for December 2, 2024. The redemption involves 500,000 Depositary Shares at a price of $1,000 per share, totaling $500 million. The redemption price excludes the regular quarterly dividend, which will be paid separately to holders of record on the same date. The shares are held through DTC and will be redeemed according to DTC procedures, with payments handled by Computershare Trust Company.

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• Strategic capital management through redemption of $500 million in preferred stock

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• Reduction in capital base through $500 million preferred stock redemption

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Financial Analyst

This redemption of $500 million in Series R preferred stock depositary shares represents a significant capital structure adjustment for PNC. The move to redeem these shares at $1,000 per share indicates strong capital management and could be viewed as a positive sign of PNC's liquidity position. The redemption of preferred shares typically reduces the bank's cost of capital, as preferred dividends are generally more expensive than other funding sources. This action may slightly improve PNC's return on equity by reducing the preferred dividend burden, though the impact will be modest given PNC's large capital base. The timing aligns with the current high-rate environment, suggesting PNC may have access to more cost-effective funding alternatives.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced the redemption on Dec. 2, 2024, of $500,000,000 of Depositary Shares (CUSIP: 693475AM7) (the "Depositary Shares") representing interests in PNC's Fixed-To-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series R (the "Series R Preferred Stock"). Each Depositary Share represents a 1/100^th interest in a share of the Series R Preferred Stock. All 500,000 Depositary Shares currently outstanding will be redeemed.

The Depositary Shares will be redeemed at a redemption price of $1,000 per Depositary Share. Such redemption price does not include the regular quarterly dividend on the Depositary Shares that was separately declared and will be paid separately on Dec. 2, 2024, to holders of record on the record date for dividend payment in the customary manner.

The Depositary Shares are held through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Payment to DTC will be made by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the Depositary, in accordance with the Deposit Agreement governing the Depositary Shares. The address for Computershare Trust Company, N.A. is P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI, 02940 or, for courier delivery, 150 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

CONTACTS

MEDIA:                 
Kristen Pillitteri
(412) 762-4550
media.relations@pnc.com

INVESTORS:       
Bryan Gill
(412) 768-4143
investor.relations@pnc.com

 

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FAQ

When will PNC redeem its Series R Preferred Stock Depositary Shares?

PNC will redeem all Series R Preferred Stock Depositary Shares on December 2, 2024.

What is the redemption price for PNC's Series R Preferred Stock Depositary Shares?

The redemption price is $1,000 per Depositary Share, not including the regular quarterly dividend.

How many Depositary Shares of PNC Series R Preferred Stock will be redeemed?

PNC will redeem all 500,000 Depositary Shares currently outstanding, representing a total value of $500 million.