Sensata Technologies Holding plc Announces Upcoming Redemption of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 by Sensata Technologies B.V.

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Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE: ST) announced the full redemption of its $400,000,000 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, citing a shift in focus away from acquisitions towards addressing the growth of Electrification in-house. The redemption is expected to take place on December 18, 2023, at a redemption price of 100.000% of the outstanding principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

SWINDON, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE: ST) (“Sensata Technologies”) today announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Sensata Technologies B.V. (the “Issuer”), intends to redeem in full all $400,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Notes”). The redemption will be made in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the Notes and the terms of the notice of redemption being delivered to all registered holders of the Notes.

“Sensata has de-emphasized further acquisitions given the capabilities we have built in-house to address the growth of Electrification,” said Jeff Cote, CEO and President of Sensata. “Consequently, it is appropriate to repay the Notes now to decrease our gross debt outstanding.”

The Issuer expects to redeem the Notes on December 18, 2023 (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption price equal to 100.000% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes, plus the “make whole” premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). The Redemption Price will be due and payable on the Redemption Date upon surrender of the Notes.

The notice of redemption is being delivered to all registered holders of the Notes by The Bank of New York Mellon, the trustee for the Notes (the “Trustee”). Copies of the notice of redemption may be obtained from the Trustee by calling 1-800-254-2826.

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities.

About Sensata Technologies

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a cleaner, more efficient, electrified, and connected world. Through its broad portfolio of sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions which create valuable business insights, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 21,000 employees and global operations in 16 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets. Learn more at www.sensata.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Media Contact:

Alexia Taxiarchos

Head of Media Relations

+1 (508) 236-1761

ataxiarchos@sensata.com

Investor Contact:

Jacob Sayer

Vice President, Finance

+1 (508) 236-1666

jsayer@sensata.com

Source: Sensata Technologies Holding plc

FAQ

What is Sensata Technologies Holding plc planning to do with its outstanding Senior Notes due 2024?

Sensata Technologies Holding plc plans to redeem in full all $400,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024.

When is the redemption of the Senior Notes due to take place?

The redemption of the Senior Notes is expected to take place on December 18, 2023.

What is the redemption price for the Senior Notes?

The redemption price is equal to 100.000% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes, plus the 'make whole' premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the Redemption Date.

Why is Sensata Technologies Holding plc redeeming the Senior Notes?

Sensata Technologies Holding plc is redeeming the Senior Notes to decrease its gross debt outstanding, as it has de-emphasized further acquisitions to focus on addressing the growth of Electrification in-house.