-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, D3dwf0WC9Bn8yJNNacI+EItfB85ugXHPG7BCnweDdzk2slT2YQ6SJY1Z64oOX6a8 7hN+clP9b1RxpCCJzPbqsg== 0000928385-00-001181.txt : 20000418 0000928385-00-001181.hdr.sgml : 20000418 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000928385-00-001181 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000417 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TELECORP PCS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089341 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 541872248 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27901 FILM NUMBER: 603281 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1010 N GLEBE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22201 BUSINESS PHONE: 7032361100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1010 N GLEBE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22201 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TELECORP PCS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089341 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 541872248 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1010 N GLEBE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22201 BUSINESS PHONE: 7032361100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1010 N GLEBE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 800 CITY: ARLINGTON STATE: VA ZIP: 22201 425 1 SCHEDULE 425 Filed by TeleCorp PCS, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 And deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Companies: TeleCorp PCS, Inc. Commission File No. 000-27901 Tritel, Inc. Commission File No. 000-28435 On February 28, 2000, TeleCorp PCS, Inc. ("TeleCorp"), a Delaware corporation, Tritel, Inc. ("Tritel"), a Delaware corporation, and AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, executed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Contribution (the "Merger Agreement"). Additionally, on February 28, 2000, AT&T Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, TeleCorp, and certain other affiliates of TeleCorp, executed a definitive Asset Exchange Agreement (the "Asset Exchange Agreement"). THE FOLLOWING ARE SLIDES RELATED TO THE ABOVE NOTED TRANSACTIONS TO BE PRESENTED TO ANALYSTS ON APRIL 17, 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE -------------------------- NASDAQ National Market: TLCP - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Investment Considerations TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Dramatic growth in wireless continues . Largest AT&T Wireless affiliate, backed by equity ownership - Exclusivity, Brand, Roaming, Coverage . Attractive market footprint covering 16.7 million POPs . Successfully launched in all major markets . Abundant spectrum in major markets . Designated entity status provides growth opportunity . Experienced and incentivized management team . Scale and scope through merger with Tritel - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Company History TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 1996 Gerald Vento & Tom Sullivan founded TeleCorp April Obtained PCS licenses for New Orleans, Memphis & Little Rock 1997 July Closed joint venture with AT&T 1998 July Received equity commitments of $128 million & bank commitments of $525 million 1998 1st Qtr. Launched New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Memphis and Little Rock markets 1999 April Completed $328 million senior subordinated notes offering 1999 April Launched New England market 1999 April-June Acquired additional licenses covering 2.4 million Pops in Louisiana markets 1999 May Purchased additional spectrum in C-Block re-auction 1999 May Acquired PCS license covering 3.9 million for San Juan, PR MTA from AT&T 1999 June Launched Puerto Rico market 1999 Nov Raised $253 million in IPO of 12.8 million shares 1999 Feb/Mar Announced merger with Tritel; AT&T property swap; Acquired Industar 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
AT&T Benefits TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Most recognized and respected brand name in communications - [SunCom logo appears here] [AT&T logo appears here] co-branding . Preferred roaming partner to AT&T Wireless, 109 million total roaming minutes in 1999 - Contiguous to AT&T and affiliate markets . Seamless coast-to-coast coverage . Unique affiliate program - TeleCorp owns its licenses and pays no franchise fees to AT&T . Scale benefits from volume purchasing discounts . Nationwide marketing and advertising campaigns - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
TeleCorp Footprint TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16.7 million POPs in 3 strategic regions South/Central Region New England 10.9 MM Pops 1.9 MM Pops . 8 of top 100 markets . Major roaming destinations: 39 [South/Central United States Map] [New England Map] million visitors annually . 38% more dense than U.S. average ---------------------------- Puerto Rico/USVI . TeleCorp 3.9 MM Pops . Other SunCom affiliates [Puerto Rico/USUI Map] . AT&T and roaming partners ---------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Proforma TeleCorp Footprint TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [PROFORMA FOOTPRINT MAP APPEARS HERE] . From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico... . 16 of the top 100 markets . 35 million people - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Coast to Coast Coverage TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [_] Telecorp/SunCom Territory [_] Other SunCom Affiliates [_] AT&T and Roaming Partners [MAP APPEARS HERE] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
TeleCorp/Tritel/AWS Swap TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Two Concurrent Deals: - Merger with Tritel, Inc. - Exchange & acquisition of properties w/ AT&T Wireless Services - TeleCorp New England properties for markets in Wisconsin (Milwaukee) and Iowa (Des Moines) . Merger with Tritel, Inc. - $4.7B (at close of 3/10/00) - all stock, tax-free, fixed ratio - Tritel shareholders will receive .76 shares of TeleCorp common stock for 1 share of Tritel common stock - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Two Concurrent Deals, Cont'd. TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Exchange & Acquisition - Exchange 1.9M POPs in New England market for 1.9M POPs in Wisconsin & Iowa and $100M of cash - Acquisition of 4.1M POPs in Wisconsin and Iowa for 9.3M shares of TeleCorp stock to AT&T - AT&T Contractual right for additional 1.4M POPs if acquired - Assumption of FCC Debt for Industar Acquisition - Extension of AT&T brand usage for two additional years - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Strategic Rational TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Strategic fit - Formation of single designated entity vehicle - Delivers contiguous markets covering 35 million Pops - Provides operating efficiencies and scale - Enhances data strategy . Strong and growing markets - Top ten carrier, 3rd largest PCS carrier - 14 states and Puerto Rico - 16 of the top 100 markets . Two largest AT&T affiliates - SunCom brand name - TDMA technology - Like culture - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Combined Highlights of Merger TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Corporate Headquarters - Arlington, VA . 245,000 SunCom subscribers . 1,715 total employees . 1,313 cell sites . 11 switches . 86 SunCom stores . 800 retail outlets - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Wireless Upside - Mobile Data TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Mobile data will drive future growth - 35% Internet penetration in U.S. - Mobile data is next step in wireless connectivity - Explosion of demand overseas [PHONE GRAPHIC] . Huge upside for TeleCorp in mobile data - Large contiguous footprint with merger - Affiliation with AT&T . Strategy - Leverage relationship with Lucent and AT&T - Offer two-way data messaging services (SunBurst Info Services) - Pursue full two-way data and Internet applications (WAP) - Completed data services trial in January and February 2000 . First two-way short message services (SMS) and wireless Internet applications trial on TDMA network w/ Nokia and Lucent - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Abundant Spectrum Capacity TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Spectrum increasing in value - In TeleCorp's major markets we hold more spectrum than our competitors . 30-35 MHz of spectrum - San Juan - New Orleans - Little Rock - Memphis . Tritel averages 27 MHz . Swap markets average 30 MHz . Capacity for increased traffic, new subscribers and data services - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
TeleCorp's Experienced Leadership TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gerald T. Vento* Thomas H. Sullivan* Julie Dobson* Chairman & CEO Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer [SPRINT SPECTRUM LOGO] [MCDERMOTT, WILL & EMERY LOGO] [BELL ATLANTIC LOGO] Steve Randy Andy Raul Mitch Chandler* Johnson* Hearn* Burgos* Johnson* General Manager General Manager General Manager General Manager General Manager Memphis Little Rock New Orleans Puerto Rico New England [BELLSOUTH LOGO] [ALLTEL LOGO] [ALLTEL LOGO] [NEXTEL LOGO] [ALLTEL LOGO] [AT&T LOGO] . Company management averages over 10 years industry experience, including local market expertise . Fully staffed with over 1160 employees . Management owns 12% of TeleCorp equity (Post-IPO) * Formerly of - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Operational Milestones YE'1999 TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Launched 26 markets in 11 months (30 markets by 4/2000) . Added 142,231 subscribers (over 198,000 by 2/2000) . Carried more than 286 million minutes on network with less than 1% dropped calls . Generated $87.7 million in revenue . Produced $77 ARPU, excluding roaming revenue . Opened 46 (52 by 3/2000) corporate stores and 523 retail doors . Completed two data services trials in January and February 2000 - First two-way short message service (SMS) and wireless Internet applications trial on TDMA network - First demonstration of WAP Services over TDMA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Targeted Distribution TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom Retail Stores Direct Sales -------------------- ------------ . 52 company owned retail stores [PHOTO] . 100 account execs [PHOTO] . 1-800-SunCom-1 . In-line stores and kiosks in high traffic malls . www.SunComShop.com Indirect Doors AT&T -------------- ------- . Local dealers and agents . National account program . National & regional retailers [AT&T LOGO] . 523 indirect locations [BEST BUY LOGO] [CIRCUIT CITY LOGO] [STAPLES LOGO] [OFFICE DEPOT LOGO] [RADIO SHACK LOGO] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Network Build Plan TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jun 1999 Dec 1999 YE 2000 -------- -------- ------- Markets 15 major, added: 26 total, added: 39 total, launching New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, Fort Smith, Alexandria, Memphis, Little Rock, San Fayetteville, Ponce, Beaumont, Columbia/ Juan and New England Arecibo and more Jefferson City, Evansville and more Cumulative 10.5 million 11.0 million 12.3 million Launched POPs Launched 64% 66% 74% POP Coverage Cumulative 495 741 1,350 Cell Sites Cumulative 5 5 7 Switches - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Financial Highlights TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . "Best of both worlds" business model - Strong urban PCS economics: . 198,000+ Subscribers (2/2000) . $77+ ARPU (YE'99) . 405 MOU/month/subscriber (YE'99) - High margin roaming revenue . 109 million roaming minutes YE'99 . 39 million visitors per year . Capitalize on robust subscriber growth and roaming minutes by: - Accelerating capital deployment - Increasing investment in capacity and coverage - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Accelerating Growth Drivers 1999 TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribers Roaming MOUs ----------- ------------ [GRAPH APPEARS HERE] [GRAPH APPEARS HERE] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Income Statement TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in millions) 1Q99 2Q99 3Q99 4Q99 YE99 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Revenue $0.5 $5.7 $12.7 $22.4 $41.3 % of Total Revenue 12% 33% 47% 57% 47% Roaming Revenue 1.8 7.6 9.5 10.1 29.0 % of Total Revenue 43% 44% 35% 25% 33% Equipment Revenue 1.9 3.8 4.7 7.0 17.4 % of Total Revenue 45% 23% 18% 18% 20% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Revenues $4.2 $17.1 $26.9 $39.5 $87.7 Cost of Revenues 2.7 7.4 13.0 16.2 39.3 * Operations 7.7 7.8 10.4 8.6 34.5 * SG&A 18.0 25.3 35.4 54.7 133.4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA ($24.2) ($23.4) ($31.9) ($40.0) ($119.5) Depreciation and Amortization 2.8 13.7 18.3 20.3 55.1 * Operating Income (Loss) ($27.0) ($37.1) ($50.2) ($60.3) ($174.6) * Excludes NCSC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Committed Capital TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in millions) IPO $253 Cash Equity $205 Non-Cash Equity $149 Bank Debt $560 Discount Notes $328 Vendor Financing $115 Total $1,610 ------ * - Does not include merger or exchange with AT&T. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
Investment Considerations TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . Dramatic growth in wireless continues . Largest AT&T Wireless affiliate, backed by equity ownership - Exclusivity, Brand, Roaming, Coverage . Attractive market footprint covering 16.7 million POPs . Successfully launched in all major markets . Abundant spectrum in major markets . Designated entity status provides growth opportunity . Experienced and incentivized management team . Scale and scope with Tritel merger - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A joint proxy statement/prospectus will be filed by TeleCorp PCS, Inc. ("TeleCorp") and Tritel, Inc. ("Tritel") with the Commission as soon as practicable. WE URGE INVESTORS TO READ THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE COMMISSION, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by TeleCorp and Tritel with the Commission at the Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. The joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the Commission by TeleCorp may also be obtained for free from TeleCorp by directing a request to TeleCorp PCS, Inc., 1010 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22201, telephone: (703) 236-1100. In addition, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the Commission by Tritel may be obtained for free from Tritel by directing a request to Tritel, Inc., 111 E. Capitol Street, Suite 500, Jackson, MS 39201, Attention: Shareholder Relations, telephone: (601) 914-8000. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF TELECORP MAY SOLICIT PROXIES FROM TELECORP SHAREHOLDERS IN FAVOR OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED ABOVE. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INTERESTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION IS INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K/A FILED WITH THE COMMISSION BY TELECORP PCS, INC. ON MARCH 10, 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
TELECORP LOGO APPEARS HERE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safe Harbor - ----------- Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this presentation that may be considered forward-looking statements could be subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially form those projected. These include timing and success of regulatory approval and uncertainties in the market, competition, legal and other risks detailed in TeleCorp PCS, Inc.'s registration statement filed with the SEC on Form S-1, as amended or supplemented (file no. 333-81813) and Tritel, Inc.'s registration statement filed with the SEC on Form S-1, as amended or supplemented (file no. 333-91207). TeleCorp PCS, Inc. and Tritel, Inc. assume no obligation to update information in this presentation. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SunCom LOGO APPEARS HERE AT&T LOGO APPEARS HERE
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