Issuer Free Writing Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 433
Supplementing the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2022
Registration Statement 333-252191 filed on January 19, 2021
Commercial Metals Company
$300,000,000 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030
$300,000,000 4.375% Senior Notes due 2032
January 13, 2022
Pricing Supplement dated January 13, 2022 to the
Preliminary Prospectus Supplement dated January 13, 2022 of Commercial Metals Company
This Pricing Supplement relates only to the securities described below and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the preliminary prospectus supplement of Commercial Metals Company (the Company) dated January 13, 2022 (the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement). The information in this Pricing Supplement supplements the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement and supersedes the information in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement only to the extent it is inconsistent with the information contained in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement. The information in this Pricing Supplement should be read together with the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement and the accompanying prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference therein. Capitalized terms used in this Pricing Supplement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement.
Change to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement
The Preliminary Prospectus Supplement relates to the offering of a series of Senior Notes due 2032 (the 2032 Notes). In addition to the 2032 Notes, the Company is offering a series of Senior Notes due 2030 (the 2030 Notes and, together with the 2032 Notes, the Notes). The 2030 Notes and the 2032 Notes will each constitute a separate series of securities under the indenture. Corresponding changes will be made where applicable throughout the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement.
Terms Applicable To the 2030 Notes
Issuer: | Commercial Metals Company | |
Title of Securities: | 4.125% Senior Notes due 2030 | |
Ranking: | Senior Unsecured |
Ratings:* | Ba2 (Moodys) / BB+ (S&P) / BB+ (Fitch) | |
Offering Size: | $300,000,000 | |
Gross Proceeds: | $300,000,000 | |
Underwriting Discount: | 1.25% | |
Net Proceeds (Before Expenses): | $296,250,000 | |
Maturity Date: | January 15, 2030 | |
Coupon: | 4.125% | |
Price to Public: | 100.000% | |
Yield to Maturity: | 4.125% | |
Interest Payment Dates: | January 15 and July 15 | |
First Interest Payment Date: | July 15, 2022. Interest will accrue on the 2030 Notes from January 28, 2022. | |
Record Dates: | January 1 and July 1 | |
Equity Claw: | Prior to January 15, 2025, we may redeem up to 40% of the 2030 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at the redemption price of 104.125% of the principal amount of each 2030 Note to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption; provided that (1) 2030 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to at least 60% of the aggregate principal amount of 2030 Notes issued under the indenture (excluding 2030 Notes held by us or our subsidiaries) remain outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption, and (2) such redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering. | |
Optional Redemption: | Prior to January 15, 2025, we will have the option to redeem some or all of the 2030 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes, plus an applicable premium based on the excess of (1) the present value of (i) the redemption price of the 2030 Notes on January 15, 2025, as set forth in the table below plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the 2030 Notes through January 15, 2025 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of the date of such redemption plus 50 basis points, over (2) the then outstanding principal of the 2030 Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. |
On or after January 15, 2025, we will have the option to redeem some or all of the 2030 Notes at the redemption prices set forth below (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) during the twelve-month period beginning on January 15 of the years indicated below, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. |
2025 |
102.063 | % | ||
2026 |
101.031 | % | ||
2027 and thereafter |
100.000 | % |
CUSIP/ISIN Numbers: | CUSIP: 201723 AQ6 ISIN: US201723AQ67 |
Terms Applicable to the 2032 Notes
Issuer: | Commercial Metals Company | |
Title of Securities: | 4.375% Senior Notes due 2032 | |
Ranking: | Senior Unsecured | |
Ratings:* | Ba2 (Moodys) / BB+ (S&P) / BB+ (Fitch) | |
Offering Size: | $300,000,000 | |
Gross Proceeds: | $300,000,000 | |
Underwriting Discount: | 1.25% | |
Net Proceeds (Before Expenses): | $296,250,000 | |
Maturity Date: | March 15, 2032 | |
Coupon: | 4.375% | |
Price to Public: | 100.000% | |
Yield to Maturity: | 4.375% | |
Interest Payment Dates: | March 15 and September 15 | |
First Interest Payment Date: | September 15, 2022. Interest will accrue on the 2032 Notes from January 28, 2022. | |
Record Dates: | March 1 and September 1 |
Equity Claw: | Prior to March 15, 2025, we may redeem up to 40% of the 2032 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at the redemption price of 104.375% of the principal amount of each 2032 Note to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption; provided that (1) 2032 Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to at least 60% of the aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes issued under the indenture (excluding 2032 Notes held by us or our subsidiaries) remain outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption, and (2) such redemption occurs within 90 days of the date of the closing of such equity offering. | |
Optional Redemption: | Prior to March 15, 2027, we will have the option to redeem some or all of the 2032 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2032 Notes, plus an applicable premium based on the excess of (1) the present value of (i) the redemption price of the 2032 Notes on March 15, 2027, as set forth in the table below plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the 2032 Notes through March 15, 2027 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of the date of such redemption plus 50 basis points, over (2) the then outstanding principal of the 2032 Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
On or after March 15, 2027, we will have the option to redeem some or all of the 2032 Notes at the redemption prices set forth below (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) during the twelve-month period beginning on March 15 of the years indicated below, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption. |
2027 |
102.188 | % | ||
2028 |
101.458 | % | ||
2029 |
100.729 | % | ||
2030 and thereafter |
100.000 | % |
CUSIP/ISIN Numbers: | CUSIP: 201723 AR4 ISIN: US201723AR41 |
Terms Applicable to Both the 2030 Notes and the 2032 Notes
Trade Date: | January 13, 2022 | |
Expected Settlement Date: | January 28, 2022 (T+10) | |
Change of Control: | 101% plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to, but excluding, the purchase date |
Distribution: | SEC Registered | |
Denominations: | Minimum denominations of $2,000 and higher integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof. | |
Joint Book-Running Managers: | BofA Securities, Inc. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC PNC Capital Markets LLC BMO Capital Markets Corp. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. | |
Co-Managers: | Truist Securities, Inc. Capital One Securities, Inc. U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Regions Securities LLC | |
Use of Proceeds: | We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to fund the redemption of the 5.375% Senior Notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes) with accrued interest, applicable premium payments and expenses related thereto and the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of a portion of the purchase price for the Tensar acquisition, other capital projects, and related expenses. The 2027 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.375% per annum and will mature on July 15, 2027. This offering is not conditioned upon consummation of the Tensar acquisition. | |
Extended Close: | We expect to deliver the Notes against payment therefor on or about January 28, 2022 which will be the tenth business day following the date of the pricing of the Notes. Pursuant to Rule 15c6-1 under the Exchange Act, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in two business days, unless the parties to any such trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, purchasers who wish to trade the Notes prior to the delivery date may be required to specify an alternate settlement cycle at the time of trade to prevent a failed settlement. Investors who wish to trade the Notes prior to the delivery date should consult their own advisors. |
Disclosure Updates
To reflect the addition of the 2030 Notes to the offering described in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement, in addition to the foregoing pricing information, the following language supplements or updates the disclosure in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement.
Recent Developments
Conditional Notice of Redemption for 2027 Notes
The following disclosure is added to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement under Prospectus Supplement SummaryRecent Developments:
On January 13, 2022, we issued a conditional notice of redemption for any and all of our outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of the 2027 notes. The redemption price is equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2027 notes redeemed plus a make-whole premium calculated as set forth in the 2027 notes and the indenture governing the 2027 notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The redemption date is February 15, 2022, and the redemption is conditioned on the closing of the issuance and sale of debt securities (in one or more series) in an aggregate principal amount of at least $600 million on pricing, terms and conditions satisfactory to us in our sole discretion. This statement shall not constitute a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the 2027 notes.
Risk Factors
The following sentences replace the first two sentences in Risk Factors under The principal and interest payments on our existing indebtedness may restrict and/or impair our ability to fulfill our obligations under the Notes:
As of November 30, 2021, we, together with our consolidated subsidiaries, had $1,072.0 million of total debt. As adjusted for this offering and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom, including the redemption of all of the 2027 notes, we, together with our consolidated subsidiaries, expect that our total debt at such date would have been $1,372.5 million (or $1,522.5 million after further adjustment for $150.0 million in borrowings from the proceeds of the PAB Financing, if completed).
Use of Proceeds
The disclosure in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement under Use of Proceeds is updated as follows:
We estimate the net proceeds to us from the sale of the Notes will be approximately $591.4 million, after deducting the underwriters discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.
We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to fund the redemption of the 2027 notes with accrued interest, applicable premium payments and expenses related thereto and the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include the funding of a portion of the purchase price for the Tensar acquisition (See Prospectus Supplement SummaryRecent Developments), other capital projects, and related expenses. The 2027 notes bear interest at a rate of 5.375% per annum and will mature on July 15, 2027. For additional information regarding the 2027 notes and our other indebtedness, see Description of Other Indebtedness. This offering is not conditioned upon consummation of the Tensar acquisition.
We expect that the sale of each series of the Notes will take place concurrently. However, the sales of the 2032 Notes and the 2030 Notes are not conditioned upon each other, and we may consummate the sale of one series of Notes and not the other, or consummate the sales at different times.
Capitalization
The disclosure in the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement under Capitalization is updated as follows:
The following table sets forth our consolidated capitalization as of November 30, 2021, and as adjusted to give effect to (i) the completion of the sale of the Rancho Cucamonga facility on December 28, 2021, (ii) the issuance and sale of the Notes and (iii) the redemption of all of the outstanding 2027 notes.
This table should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information.
As of November 30, 2021 | ||||||||
Actual | As Adjusted | |||||||
(unaudited) (in thousands, except share data) |
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Cash and cash equivalents (1) |
$ | 415,055 | $ | 964,446 | ||||
Short-term Debt |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
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Poland Term Loan (due 2026) |
9,275 | 9,275 | ||||||
Short-term borrowings |
29,992 | 29,992 | ||||||
Other (2) |
1,821 | 1,821 | ||||||
Finance Leases |
15,808 | 15,808 | ||||||
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Total short-term debt |
56,896 | 56,896 | ||||||
Long-term Debt (3) |
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Revolver (4) |
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2031 Notes |
300,000 | 300,000 | ||||||
2027 Notes |
300,000 | | ||||||
2023 Notes |
330,000 | 330,000 | ||||||
2032 Notes offered hereby |
| 300,000 | ||||||
2030 Notes offered hereby |
| 300,000 | ||||||
Poland Term Loan |
34,780 | 34,780 | ||||||
Poland Credit Facility |
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Other (2) |
17,671 | 17,671 | ||||||
Finance Leases |
33,128 | 33,128 | ||||||
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Total long-term debt |
1,015,579 | 1,315,579 | ||||||
Total Debt (3) |
$ | 1,072,475 | $ | 1,372,475 | ||||
Stockholders Equity |
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 129,060,664 shares, outstanding 121,479,939 shares |
1,290 | 1,290 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
357,413 | 357,413 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(105,329 | ) | (105,329 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings (5) |
2,378,789 | 2,640,090 | ||||||
Less treasury stock (7,580,725 shares at cost) |
(146,206 | ) | (146,206 | ) | ||||
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Total stockholders equity attributable to the Company |
2,485,957 | 2,747,258 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity attributable to noncontrolling interests |
232 | 232 | ||||||
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Total stockholders equity |
2,486,189 | 2,747,490 | ||||||
Total Capitalization |
$ | 3,558,664 | $ | 4,119,965 |
(1) | As adjusted cash and cash equivalents includes net proceeds from this offering, after underwriters discounts and estimated offering expenses, of approximately $591.4 million. Assumes that $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 notes are redeemed at an aggregate purchase price of $311.0 million, including after-tax expense of $11.0 million in estimated fees for premium payments to the note holders and costs associated with the early extinguishment of debt. Accrued but unpaid interest was excluded from this calculation. As adjusted cash and cash equivalents does not give effect to regular interest payment obligations to the holders of our indebtedness. In addition, as adjusted cash and cash equivalents includes $269.0 million in net proceeds from the sale of the Rancho Cucamonga facility, after closing costs of $5.0 million and excluding $39.0 million of restricted cash held by a qualified intermediary. |
(2) | Other consists of New Markets Tax Credit transactions and Tax Increment Financing (TIF). See Description of Other Indebtedness for additional information related to these financing arrangements. |
(3) | Debt amounts presented without deduction for debt issuance costs. Amounts presented do not include $150.0 million of indebtedness related to the proposed PAB Financing. |
(4) | We are party to the Credit Agreement with the Revolver that matures on March 31, 2026. See Description of Other IndebtednessFifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement for additional information regarding the Credit Agreement. |
(5) | As adjusted retained earnings includes a $12.9 million loss, net of tax (or $16.4 million pre-tax), on extinguishment of the 2027 notes and a $274.2 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the Rancho Cucamonga facility. |
Statements Regarding Pro Forma Senior Indebtedness
The following sentence replaces the similar sentence located throughout the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement:
As of November 30, 2021, as adjusted for (i) this offering and (ii) the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom, including the redemption of all of the 2027 notes, we would have had $1,230.0 million of senior indebtedness outstanding (or $1,380.0 million after further adjustment for $150.0 million in borrowings from the proceeds of the PAB Financing, if completed), none of which would have been secured.
Underwriting
The following sentence is added to the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement under Underwriting:
Some of the underwriters or their affiliates may hold 2027 Notes and therefore may receive proceeds of the offering.
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Other Information
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