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ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS |
On November 12, 2020, Tenneco Inc. (the “Company” or “Tenneco”) issued a press release announcing its intention to offer, subject to market and other customary conditions, $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2029 in an unregistered offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On November 13, 2020, Tenneco issued a press release announcing the pricing of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”). The 2029 Notes will be the Company’s senior secured obligations and will be guaranteed, on a senior secured basis, by each of Tenneco’s subsidiaries that guarantee its credit facility and outstanding notes. The closing of the sale of the 2029 Notes is scheduled for November 30, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
In addition, on November 13, 2020, Tenneco issued a press release announcing the redemption of €415,000,000 aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) on December 14, 2020 (the “redemption date”). The redemption price for the 2022 Notes will be equal to 101.21875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2022 Notes to, but excluding, the redemption date, for a total payment to holders of €1,020.1771 per €1,000 principal amount of 2022 Notes. The Company intends to fund the redemption of the 2022 Notes with proceeds from the offering of the 2029 Notes. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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99.1 | Press release issued November 12, 2020 announcing intention to offer 2029 Notes. | |
99.2 | Press release issued November 13, 2020 announcing pricing of 2029 Notes. | |
99.3 | Press release issued November 13, 2020 announcing redemption of 2022 Notes. | |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TENNECO INC. | ||||||
Date: November 13, 2020 | By: | /s/ Brandon B. Smith | ||||
Brandon B. Smith | ||||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Tenneco Announces Intention to Offer Senior Secured Notes
November 12, 2020
LAKE FOREST, Ill (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) (Tenneco) today announced that it intends, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer (the Offering) $500 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the Notes).
The Notes will be guaranteed by each of Tennecos subsidiaries that guarantees its credit facility and outstanding notes. The Notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be secured by first priority security interests in substantially all of Tennecos and the subsidiary guarantors assets, subject to certain excluded assets, exceptions and permitted liens, which security interests will rank equally with the security interests securing its credit facility and outstanding secured notes.
Tenneco intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to redeem all of its outstanding 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the 2022 Notes), including the payment of premiums, accrued and unpaid interest and expenses related to such redemption. This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption of the 2022 Notes.
The Notes and the related guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Accordingly, the Notes and the related guarantees will be offered and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.
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 state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The disclosures herein concerning the proposed Offering and the use of net proceeds of the Offering are statements that are forward looking within the meaning of federal securities law. Tennecos ability to complete the Offering will depend on prevailing market conditions and other factors. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Investor inquiries
Linae Golla
847 482-5162
lgolla@tenneco.com
Rich Kwas
248-849-1340
rich.kwas@tenneco.com
Media inquiries
Bill Dawson
847 482-5807
bdawson@tenneco.com
Exhibit 99.2
Tenneco Announces Pricing of Notes Offering
November 13, 2020
LAKE FOREST, Ill (BUSINESS WIRE) Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) (Tenneco) today announced that it has priced its previously announced notes offering (the Offering) and has agreed to issue and sell $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the Notes). The Notes will be sold to investors at par. The Offering is expected to close on November 30, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.
The Notes will be guaranteed by each of Tennecos subsidiaries that guarantees its credit facility and outstanding notes. The Notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be secured by first priority security interests in substantially all of Tennecos and the subsidiary guarantors assets, subject to certain excluded assets, exceptions and permitted liens, which security interests will rank equally with the security interests securing its credit facility and outstanding secured notes.
Tenneco intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to redeem all of its outstanding 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the 2022 Notes), including the payment of premiums, accrued and unpaid interest and expenses related to such redemption. This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption of the 2022 Notes.
The Notes and the related guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Accordingly, the Notes and the related guarantees will be offered and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.
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 state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The disclosures herein concerning the Offering and the use of net proceeds of the Offering include statements that are forward looking within the meaning of federal securities law. Consummation of the Offering is subject to a number of closing conditions and other factors.
The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Investor inquiries
Linae Golla
847 482-5162
lgolla@tenneco.com
Rich Kwas
248-849-1340
rich.kwas@tenneco.com
Media inquiries
Bill Dawson
847 482-5807
bdawson@tenneco.com
Exhibit 99.3
Tenneco Announces Redemption of 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022
November 13, 2020
LAKE FOREST, Ill (BUSINESS WIRE) Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) (Tenneco) today announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022 (the Notes) on December 14, 2020 (the redemption date). The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Notes is 415,000,000. The redemption price for the Notes will be equal to 101.21875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to, but excluding, the redemption date, for a total payment to holders of 1,020.1771 per 1,000 principal amount of Notes. The Notes are currently listed on the Official List of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Euro MTF Market.
Tenneco intends to fund the redemption of the Notes with proceeds from its previously announced offering of senior secured notes due 2029 (the New Notes Offering). Tennecos obligation to redeem the Notes is subject to the completion of the closing of the New Notes Offering. On and after the redemption date, the Notes will no longer be deemed outstanding, interest will cease to accrue thereon, and all rights of the holders of the Notes will cease, except for the right to receive the redemption price.
Payment of the redemption price for the Notes will be made in accordance with the applicable procedures of Euroclear Bank S.A. / N.V. and Clearstream Banking, S.A.
Wilmington Trust, National Association is the trustee for the Notes, The Bank of New York Mellon, London Branch is serving as paying agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon (Luxembourg) S.A., is acting as registrar.
This press release is for information purposes only and shall not constitute the official notice of redemption required under the indenture governing the Notes, which notice shall be provided by the Paying Agent on behalf of Tenneco. 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 or any other securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the worlds leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more.
Investor inquiries:
Linae Golla
847 482-5162
lgolla@tenneco.com
Rich Kwas
248-849-1340
rich.kwas@tenneco.com
Media inquiries:
Bill Dawson
847 482-5807
bdawson@tenneco.com
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