SEE Announces Pricing of Senior Notes

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Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) has priced its offering of 5.000% senior notes due 2029, with net proceeds of approximately $421 million expected after fees. The funds will be used to repurchase existing 5.25% senior notes due 2023 and for general corporate purposes. The offering is targeted to close on April 19, 2022, subject to conditions. The notes are available only to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under specific regulations. This offering aims to enhance Sealed Air's financial position amidst ongoing global market challenges.

Positive

• Net proceeds of approximately $421 million expected from the offering to enhance liquidity.
• Strategic repurchase of 5.25% senior notes due 2023 could reduce interest expenses.

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• Potential risks associated with global economic conditions may impact future performance.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sealed Air Corporation (“Sealed Air” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SEE) today announced the pricing of its offering of 5.000% senior notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be jointly and severally, and irrevocably and unconditionally, guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of Sealed Air's existing and future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facilities, subject to release under certain circumstances.

Sealed Air intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, along with cash on hand, to repurchase the 5.25% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) pursuant to the tender offer commenced by the Company today and satisfy and discharge all of its outstanding 2023 Notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2023 Notes, and to pay related premiums, fees and expenses in connection therewith and for general corporate purposes. Net proceeds from the sale of the Notes, after initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the Company’s estimated fees and expenses, are expected to be approximately $421 million. We expect the offering to close on April 19, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Notes and related guarantees will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act, and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

This press 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 jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About SEE

Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) is in business to protect, to solve critical packaging challenges, and to make our world better than we find it. Our automated packaging solutions systems help promote a safer, more resilient and less wasteful global food supply chain, enable e-commerce, and protect goods transported worldwide.

Our globally recognized brands include CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, SEALED AIR® brand protective packaging, AUTOBAG® brand automated systems, BUBBLE WRAP® brand packaging, and SEE™ Touchless Automation™ solutions.

SEE serves customers in 114 countries/territories.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “assume,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “potential,” “seek,” “predict,” “may,” “will” and similar references to future periods. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expected future operating results, expectations regarding the results of restructuring and other programs, anticipated levels of capital expenditures and expectations of the effect on our financial condition of claims, litigation, environmental costs, contingent liabilities and governmental and regulatory investigations and proceedings.

The following are important factors that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements: global economic and political conditions, currency translation and devaluation effects, changes in raw material pricing and availability, competitive conditions, the success of new product offerings, consumer preferences, the effects of animal and food-related health issues, the effects of epidemics or pandemics, including the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), negative impacts related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, export restrictions and other counteractions thereto, changes in energy costs, environmental matters, the success of our restructuring activities, the success of our merger, acquisition and equity investment strategies, the success of our financial growth, profitability, cash generation and manufacturing strategies and our cost reduction and productivity efforts, changes in our credit ratings, the tax benefit associated with the Settlement agreement (as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021) (our “2021 Form 10-K”), regulatory actions and legal matters, and the other information referenced in the “Risk Factors” section appearing in our 2021 Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and as revised and updated by our Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement made by us is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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Company Contacts



Investor Relations

Bobby Grau

Bobby.grau@sealedair.com

973.382.2497



Media

Christina Griffin

Christina.griffin@sealedair.com

704.430.5742

Source: Sealed Air Corporation

FAQ

What is the purpose of Sealed Air's senior notes offering?

Sealed Air's senior notes offering aims to raise approximately $421 million to repurchase existing 2023 senior notes and for general corporate purposes.

When is the expected closing date for Sealed Air's senior notes offering?

The expected closing date for the senior notes offering is April 19, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

What is the interest rate of Sealed Air's new senior notes?

Sealed Air's new senior notes carry an interest rate of 5.000% and are due in 2029.

Who can purchase the senior notes offered by Sealed Air?

The senior notes are available only to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under specific regulations.