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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Visa Preferred Shares

Through certain of our subsidiaries in Europe, we were a member and shareholder of Visa Europe Limited ("Visa Europe"). On June 21, 2016, Visa Inc. ("Visa") acquired all of the membership interests in Visa Europe, and we received consideration in the form of cash and Series B and C convertible preferred shares of Visa. The Series B and C convertible preferred shares become convertible in stages based on developments in the litigation and become fully convertible no later than 2028 (subject to a holdback to cover any then pending claims). On July 1, 2022, in connection with the second mandatory release assessment, we received notice that a portion of the Series B and C convertible preferred shares will be converted by Visa subject to a review period as required by the terms of the original transaction. We expect the review period will be completed during the third quarter of 2022, at which time we expect to recognize a gain of $13.6 million.

Pending Business Acquisition and Related Bridge Facility

On August 1, 2022, we entered into a merger agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of EVO Payments, Inc. (“EVO”) for $34 per share, or approximately $3.4 billion in preliminary estimated cash consideration to be transferred to EVO shareholders, which equates to an enterprise value of approximately $4 billion. EVO is a leading payment technology and services provider, offering an array of innovative, reliable, and secure payment solutions to merchants ranging from small and middle market merchant enterprises to multinational companies and organizations across the Americas and Europe. The acquisition aligns with our technology-enabled payments strategy, expands our geographic presence and augments our business-to-business software and payment solutions business. The acquisition is expected to close prior to the end of first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

In connection with our entry into the merger agreement, on August 1, 2022, we obtained commitments for a $4.3 billion, 364-day senior unsecured bridge facility (the "Bridge Facility"). The Bridge Facility establishes an unsecured capital structure under which we can refinance our Senior Unsecured Credit Facilities in order to pay the cash consideration to acquire all outstanding equity of EVO in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement, refinance certain outstanding indebtedness of EVO in connection with the acquisition and pay related transaction fees and expenses. We expect to execute permanent financing prior to the closing of the acquisition that will eliminate the need for the Bridge Facility commitments. Estimated fees associated with the Bridge Facility of $17.3 million will be amortized to interest expense through the expected date of termination of the Bridge Facility commitment.
Convertible Senior Notes

On August 1, 2022, we entered into an investment agreement with Silver Lake Partners relating to the issuance of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 1.0% convertible unsecured senior notes (‘Convertible Notes”) due 2029 in a private placement. The interest rate of the Convertible Notes is fixed at 1.0% per annum and is payable semi-annually. The Convertible Notes are convertible at the option of the holder after 18 months at a 15% conversion premium. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election.

In connection with the offering of the Convertible Notes, we expect to enter into a convertible note hedge transaction with certain bank counterparties whereby we have the option to purchase shares of our common stock. In addition, we expect to sell warrants to certain bank counterparties whereby the holders of the warrants have the option to purchase shares of our common stock. Taken together, the purchase of the convertible note hedges and the sale of warrants are intended to offset the dilutive effect from the conversion of the Convertible Notes.