Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:WM), a leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services, has announced the successful completion of an exchange offer and consent solicitation for the outstanding notes of recently acquired Stericycle, Inc. The transaction was settled today, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company offered to exchange any and all of the $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% Senior Notes due 2029 that were previously issued by Stericycle. In total, $485,416,000 of these notes were tendered and accepted for exchange. The remaining $14,584,000 of Stericycle notes are still outstanding after the exchange offer, which has now expired.
In conjunction with the exchange offer, Waste Management solicited consents to amend the terms of the Stericycle notes and related indenture to eliminate most restrictive covenants and certain default provisions. The amendments became effective on the settlement date, following receipt of the required consents.
As part of the settlement, Waste Management issued $485,084,000 aggregate principal amount of its own 3.875% Senior Notes due 2029. These notes are governed by an existing indenture and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Waste Management Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management.
The exchange offer was conducted as a private transaction and the new Waste Management notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. However, the company has entered into a registration rights agreement, committing to register the new notes or to conduct a registered exchange offer for similar registered notes by November 9, 2025. Should the company fail to meet this deadline, it has agreed to pay additional interest to the holders of the new notes.
In other recent news, Waste Management Inc. has completed the acquisition of Stericycle Inc (NASDAQ:SRCL)., following necessary approval from the Competition Bureau of Canada. The merger sees Stericycle continue as an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste Management. As part of its broader capital management strategy, Waste Management has also successfully secured $5.2 billion in senior notes, potentially aiding in the repayment of existing debt.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Barclays (LON:BARC) Capital Inc., and Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) Securities Inc. were among the underwriters involved in the offering. The company reported an 11% increase in operating EBITDA and a record margin of 30.5% in their third-quarter earnings call of 2024. Waste Management's projection for an operating EBITDA of approximately $6.5 billion indicates robust financial health.
Operational efficiencies achieved through technology and automation resulted in a 4% increase in residential efficiency and a 5.7% growth in MSW volume. The company also expects to generate an additional $150 million to $200 million in EBITDA from landfill gas facilities from 2025 onward. These recent developments signal a promising growth trajectory for Waste Management.
InvestingPro Insights
Waste Management's recent completion of the exchange offer for Stericycle's notes aligns with its strategic growth initiatives. According to InvestingPro data, the company boasts a substantial market capitalization of $90.14 billion, reflecting its dominant position in the waste management sector.
InvestingPro Tips highlight that Waste Management has raised its dividend for 20 consecutive years, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns. This consistent dividend growth, coupled with a current dividend yield of 1.36%, may appeal to income-focused investors.
The company's financial health is further underscored by its revenue growth of 6.17% over the last twelve months, with quarterly revenue growth of 7.91% in Q3 2024. This solid top-line performance supports Waste Management's ability to integrate acquisitions like Stericycle effectively.
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