RRD Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes Offering

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R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE: RRD) has priced an offering of $400 million in senior secured notes due 2026, increased from the initially planned $350 million. The notes yield 6.125% and will close on April 28, 2021, pending customary conditions. Proceeds will be utilized to pay down $338 million of the Term Loan Facility and for general corporate purposes. These notes are available to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and have not been registered under the Securities Act.

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• Increase in offering amount from $350 million to $400 million, indicating strong market demand.
• Proceeds will be used to significantly reduce debt by repaying $338 million under the Term Loan Facility.

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R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NYSE: RRD) (“RRD” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior secured notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) at a price of 100% of the principal amount of the Notes. The aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be issued in the offering was increased to $400 million from the previously announced $350 million. The Notes will be general senior secured obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed by the Company’s domestic, wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s existing term loan B credit facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and its amended and restated senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Credit Facility”). The offering is expected to close on April 28, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay approximately $338 million aggregate principal amount of the loans outstanding under the Term Loan Facility, with the remainder to repay a portion of the borrowings (without a reduction in commitments) under the ABL Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.

The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantee were offered 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 non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related subsidiary guarantee have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About RRD

RRD is a leading global provider of multichannel business communications services and marketing solutions. With 30,000 clients and 33,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD offers the industry’s most comprehensive offering of solutions designed to help companies—from Main Street to Wall Street—optimize customer engagement and streamline business operations across the complete customer journey. RRD offers a comprehensive portfolio of capabilities, experience and scale that enables organizations around the world to create, manage, deliver, and optimize their marketing and business communications strategies.

Use of forward-looking statements

This news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and any such forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the following cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Readers are strongly encouraged to read the full cautionary statements contained in RRD’s filings with the SEC. RRD disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What is the amount of the senior secured notes offering by RRD?

R.R. Donnelley has priced an offering of $400 million in senior secured notes.

When is the closing date for RRD's notes offering?

The offering is expected to close on April 28, 2021.

What will RRD do with the proceeds from the notes offering?

The proceeds will be used to repay approximately $338 million of the Term Loan Facility and for general corporate purposes.

What is the yield on the senior secured notes issued by RRD?

The senior secured notes yield 6.125%.

Who can purchase the notes offered by RRD?

The notes are being offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States.