TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters
(TSX / NYSE: TRI) today announced that it has exercised its right to redeem approximately US$1.7
billion of its outstanding debt securities, conditional upon the closing of the company's previously announced sale of a
55% interest in its Financial & Risk business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone for approximately US$17 billion. An affiliate of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and an affiliate of GIC will invest
alongside Blackstone.
The notes to be redeemed are the following:
- C$750,000,000 principal amount of 4.35% notes due September 30,
2020 (CUSIP No. 884903 BJ3);
- C$500,000,000 principal amount of 3.369% notes due May 23, 2019
(CUSIP No. 884903 BR5); and
- US$500,000,000 principal amount of 4.70% notes due October 15,
2019 (CUSIP No. 884903 BG9).
On August 28, 2018, Thomson Reuters announced that it and Blackstone had agreed to close the
Financial & Risk transaction on October 1, 2018, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of
customary closing conditions. Thomson Reuters plans to fund these redemptions (and the future redemption of other outstanding
debt securities) using approximately US$4 billion of the proceeds from the transaction.
The redemption prices will include applicable early repayment premiums, as well as accrued and unpaid interest through the
redemption date, which is currently expected to be October 5, 2018 for each series of notes.
Based on a conditional redemption date of October 5, 2018, the Canadian dollar denominated notes
are expected to be redeemed at the following redemption prices per C$1,000 principal amount, which
have been determined based on the Canada Yield Price, as defined in the applicable documentation governing each series of
notes:
Notes
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C$750,000,000 principal amount of 4.35% notes due September 30, 2020 (CUSIP
No. 884903 BJ3)
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C$500,000,000 principal amount of 3.369% notes due May 23, 2019 (CUSIP No.
884903 BR5)
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Canada Yield Price
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C$1,037.24
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C$1,007.39
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Accrued and unpaid interest
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C$0.60
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C$12.46
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Total redemption price
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C$1,037.84
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C$1,019.85
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The total redemption price for the U.S. dollar denominated notes to be redeemed will be determined at a later date, in
accordance with the applicable documentation governing those notes. When available, Thomson Reuters will provide the total
redemption price for those notes in the "Investors" section of its website, www.thomsonreuters.com. Thomson Reuters currently anticipates that this
information will be posted on or about October 2, 2018. In addition, if the redemption date will be
after October 5, 2018, Thomson Reuters plans to post updated redemption price information on its
website for the Canadian dollar denominated notes.
Non-registered holders (banks, brokerage firms or other financial institutions) of Canadian dollar denominated notes that
maintain their interests through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. (CDS) should contact their CDS customer service
representative with any questions about the redemption. Alternatively, beneficial holders with any questions about the
redemptions should contact their respective brokerage firm or financial institution which holds interests in the notes on their
behalf.
This news release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a notice of redemption, nor an offer to tender
for, or purchase, any notes or any other securities of Thomson Reuters. There can be no assurances that the Financial & Risk
transaction will close or that any redemption will occur.
Thomson Reuters
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us to deliver the intelligence, technology and expertise they need to find trusted answers. The business has operated in more
than 100 countries for more than 100 years. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the Toronto and
New York Stock Exchanges (symbol: TRI). For more information, visit www.thomsonreuters.com.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking, including the company's current expectations regarding the
timing for closing of the Financial & Risk transaction (which remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing
conditions), the expected use of proceeds of the Financial & Risk transaction and the timing and total redemption prices for
the planned redemptions. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and reflect our company's current
expectations. As a result, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including other factors discussed in materials that Thomson
Reuters from time to time files with, or furnishes to, the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. There is no assurance that the redemptions or a transaction involving all or part of the Financial &
Risk business will be completed or that other events described in any forward-looking statement will materialize. Except as may
be required by applicable law, Thomson Reuters disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements.
CONTACTS
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MEDIA
David Crundwell
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
+1 416 649 9904
david.crundwell@tr.com
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INVESTORS
Frank J. Golden
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 646 223 5288
frank.golden@tr.com
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