Qorvo® Announces Closing of $500 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) successfully completed a $500 million offering of senior notes due December 15, 2024, with a 1.750% interest rate payable semi-annually. Funds from this offering will be utilized to fully repay a term loan and for general corporate purposes. The notes are senior unsecured obligations and are guaranteed by Qorvo's wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries. The issuance complies with Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, and no registration is required for their sale in the U.S.

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• Successful completion of a $500 million senior notes offering.
• Interest rate of 1.750% provides favorable financing terms.
• Proceeds will be used to repay all term loans, strengthening balance sheet.

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GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced the completion of its offering of $500 million principal amount of its senior notes maturing in 2024 (the “Notes”). The Notes will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 1.750%. The Notes will mature on December 15, 2024, unless earlier redeemed in accordance with their terms.

The Notes were issued to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. Qorvo has used a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repay all of its term loan and will use the remainder of the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Qorvo and are initially guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of Qorvo’s existing and future direct and indirect wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee Qorvo’s obligations under its credit facility.

The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) makes a better world possible by providing innovative Radio Frequency (RF) solutions at the center of connectivity. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications. We also leverage unique competitive strengths to advance 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications that expand the global framework interconnecting people, places and things. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how Qorvo connects the world.

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At Qorvo®:
Doug DeLieto
VP, Investor Relations
336-678-7968

FAQ

What is the amount of the senior notes offered by Qorvo?

Qorvo offered a total of $500 million in senior notes.

What is the interest rate for Qorvo's senior notes?

The senior notes feature an interest rate of 1.750%.

When do the senior notes issued by Qorvo mature?

The senior notes will mature on December 15, 2024.

What will Qorvo use the proceeds from the senior notes for?

Proceeds will repay a term loan and be used for general corporate purposes.

What regulations apply to the issuance of Qorvo's senior notes?

The notes were issued under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933.