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27-Feb-2009
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
1993 TBS Fifth Supplemental Indenture
On February 23, 2009, TBS, TWCI, Time Warner, AOL, Historic TW and The Bank of
New York Mellon, as Trustee, entered into the Fifth Supplemental Indenture (the
"1993 TBS Fifth Supplemental Indenture") to the Indenture, dated as of May 15,
1993, among the same foregoing parties (as amended and supplemented, the "1993
TBS Indenture"). The 1993 TBS Indenture relates to debt securities issued by
TBS, of which $300 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities are
currently outstanding (the "1993 TBS Securities").
Each of Historic TW and TWCI is currently a guarantor of the obligations of TBS
as the issuer under the 1993 TBS Indenture. Under the 1993 TBS Fifth
Supplemental Indenture, at the Effective Time, Historic TW assumed the
obligations of TWCI as a guarantor under the 1993 TBS Indenture, including
(i) the full and punctual payment of principal of and interest on the 1993 TBS
Securities when due and all other monetary obligations of TWCI under the 1993
TBS Indenture and the 1993 TBS Securities and (ii) the full and punctual
performance within applicable grace periods of all other obligations of TWCI
under the 1993 TBS Indenture and the 1993 TBS Securities.
A copy of each of the 1992 TWCI Fifth Supplemental Indenture, the 1993 TWCI
Eighth Supplemental Indenture and the 1993 TBS Fifth Supplemental Indenture is
attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, respectively.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 26, 2009, Time Warner issued a press release announcing that its
Board of Directors (the "Board") has (i) approved the distribution of all the
shares of TWC common stock that it then holds to its stockholders of record as
of 8:00 p.m. on March 12, 2009 (the "Distribution Record Date") (the "Eligible
Holders") as a pro rata dividend (the "Distribution") and (ii) approved a
reverse stock split of the outstanding and treasury common stock of Time Warner
at a stock split ratio of 1-for-3 (the "Reverse Stock Split").
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4.
Separation of Time Warner Cable Inc. from Time Warner Inc.
As previously reported in May 2008, the Distribution will be made pursuant to
the terms of a separation agreement dated as of May 20, 2008, among Time Warner,
TWC, Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P., TW NY Cable Holding Inc., Warner
Communications Inc., Historic TW Inc. and American Television and Communications
Corporation (the "Separation Agreement") for the purpose of achieving the legal
and structural separation of TWC from Time Warner (the "Separation"). In
connection with and as a condition to the Separation, on March 12, 2009, TWC
will pay a special cash dividend of $10.27 per share of TWC Class A Common Stock
and TWC Class B Common Stock (approximately $10.9 billion) (the "Special
Dividend") to be distributed pro rata to all holders of TWC Class A Common Stock
and TWC Class B Common Stock on the record date of March 11, 2009, resulting in
the receipt by Time Warner of approximately $9.25 billion. On March 12, 2009,
after the receipt by Time Warner of its pro rata share of the Special Dividend,
TWC will file its second amended and restated certificate of incorporation with
the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, pursuant to which, among other
things, each outstanding share of TWC Class A Common Stock and TWC Class B
Common Stock will be converted into one share of common stock, par value $.01
per share. In addition, as TWC announced on February 26, 2009, shortly after
filing its second amended and restated certificate of incorporation, but prior
to the Distribution Record Date, TWC intends to file an amendment to its second
amended and restated certificate of incorporation on March 12, 2009 to effect a
1-for-3 reverse split of the outstanding and treasury TWC common stock.
Pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement, concurrently with the receipt
of its pro rata share of the Special Dividend on March 12, 2009, Time Warner
will deposit the shares of TWC common stock that it then holds with
Computershare Inc. ("Computershare") to be held (i) for the benefit of Time
Warner until the Distribution Record Date and (ii) thereafter, for the benefit
of the Eligible Holders until March 27, 2009, at which time the shares of TWC
common stock will be distributed to the Eligible Holders. Fractional shares of
TWC common stock will not be distributed to Time Warner stockholders. Instead,
the fractional shares of TWC common stock will be aggregated and sold in the
open market, with the net proceeds distributed pro rata in the form of cash
payments to Time Warner stockholders who would otherwise hold TWC fractional
shares. Following the Distribution Record Date, Time Warner will no longer
beneficially own any shares of TWC common stock, and will not consolidate TWC's
financial results for the purpose of its own financial reporting.
Time Warner Reverse Stock Split
The Reverse Stock Split will become effective at 7:00 p.m. on March 27, 2009. On
January 16, 2009, Time Warner's stockholders voted to authorize the Board to
effect, in its discretion, a reverse stock split of the outstanding and treasury
common stock of Time Warner, at a reverse stock split ratio of either 1-for-2 or
1-for-3, as determined by the Board. Under the terms of the Reverse Stock Split,
Time Warner stockholders will not be entitled to receive fractional shares, but
instead stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a share
will be paid in cash an amount equal to the product of (i) such fractional part
of the share multiplied by (ii) the volume weighted average price of a share of
Time Warner common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite
Tape on March 27, 2009 (adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split ratio).
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K includes certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements about the plans, objectives, expectations and intentions
of Time Warner, including the benefits of the Separation and other related
transactions involving Time Warner and TWC and their subsidiaries, and other
statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the
current expectations and beliefs of Time Warner's management, and are subject to
uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Time Warner cautions readers that any
forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that
actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the
statements herein, due to the conditions to the consummation of the Separation
and other related transactions, changes in economic, business, competitive,
technological, strategic or other regulatory factors, as well as factors
affecting the operation of the businesses of Time Warner and TWC. More detailed
information about certain of these and other factors may be found in filings by
Time Warner with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K in the sections entitled "Caution Concerning
Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors." Various factors could cause
actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements
including, without limitation, the failure of TWC to pay the Special Dividend
and the risk that the anticipated benefits from the transactions may not be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected. Time Warner is under
no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter the
forward-looking statements contained in this document, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Description
99.1 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 23, 2009, among
TWCI, Time Warner, AOL, Historic TW, TBS and The Bank of New York
Mellon, as Trustee.
99.2 Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 23, 2009, among
TWCI, Time Warner, AOL, Historic TW, TBS and The Bank of New York
Mellon, as Trustee.
99.3 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 23, 2009, among TBS,
TWCI, Time Warner, AOL, Historic TW and The Bank of New York Mellon, as
Trustee.
99.4 Press release issued February 26, 2009, by Time Warner Inc.
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