IHEARTMEDIA, INC. (OTCMKTS:IHRT) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive AgreementItem 1.01
As previously disclosed, on March4, 2018, March7, 2018 and March12, 2018, iHeartCommunications, Inc. (“iHeartCommunications”), an indirect subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc. (“iHeartMedia”), and certain lenders party thereto (the “Consenting Lenders”) entered into Forbearance Agreements, with respect to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May13, 2008, as amended and restated as of February23, 2011 (as further amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), among iHeartCommunications, as the parent borrower, the subsidiary co-borrowers and foreign subsidiary revolving borrowers party thereto, iHeartMedia Capital I, LLC, as holdings, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer, and the other the lenders from time to time party thereto.
On March13, 2018, iHeartMedia and the Consenting Lenders entered into a new Forbearance Agreement that effectively extended the term of the forbearance to the earliest to occur of (i)March14, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Central time and (ii)an event of default under the Credit Agreement other than those that resulted in the entry into the Forbearance Agreement.
| Item 1.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
As previously disclosed, iHeartCommunications has been engaged in ongoing discussions with its stakeholders with respect to the restructuring of its capital structure. In connection with such discussions, iHeartMedia and iHeartCommunications have been working on a proposed draft restructuring support agreement and related proposed draft restructuring term sheet with advisors to groups of iHeartCommunications’ noteholders, lenders and equity holders. Prior versions of such documents have been furnished by iHeartMedia in Current Reports on Form 8-K. Revised versions of the draft restructuring support agreement and related draft restructuring term sheet reflecting further negotiations with the advisors have been shared by such advisors with the groups they represent. iHeartMedia is furnishing such revised versions as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto.
No agreement has been reached with respect to the above discussions or the terms set forth in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, and discussions remain ongoing. iHeartMedia will continue to work with its principal creditor and equity constituents to develop a consensual transaction to allocate consideration among its various stakeholders. There can be no assurances that a consensual transaction or any agreement will be reached in the form of Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 or otherwise. The information set forth in this Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is not an offer to sell or exchange, or solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, or a solicitation of consents with respect to any securities.
The information set forth in this Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto is being furnished hereby and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the iHeartMedia’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except to the extent expressly set forth by specific reference in such filings. The filing of this Item 1.01 shall not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information herein that is required to be disclosed solely by reason of Regulation FD.
Item 1.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
iHeartMedia, Inc. ExhibitEX-99.1 2 d550930dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 3.13.18 Subject to FRE 408 THIS RESTRUCTURING SUPPORT AGREEMENT IS NOT AN OFFER OR ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT TO ANY SECURITIES OR A SOLICITATION OF ACCEPTANCES OF A CHAPTER 11 PLAN WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1125 OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. ANY SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND/OR PROVISIONS OF THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS RESTRUCTURING SUPPORT AGREEMENT SHALL BE AN ADMISSION OF FACT OR LIABILITY OR,…To view the full exhibit click here
About IHEARTMEDIA, INC. (OTCMKTS:IHRT)
iHeartMedia, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company that specializes in broadcast and digital radio, out-of-home, mobile, and on-demand entertainment and information services for national audiences and local communities. The Company operates in three segments: iHeartMedia (iHM), Americas outdoor advertising (Americas outdoor) and International outdoor advertising (International outdoor). Its iHM segment provides media and entertainment services through broadcast and digital delivery and also includes its national syndication business. Its Americas outdoor and International outdoor segments provide outdoor advertising services in their respective geographic regions using various digital and traditional display types. Its other category includes its full-service media representation business, Katz Media Group, as well as other general support services. It has a Smartbike bicycle rental program that provides bicycles for rent to the general public in several municipalities.
