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Published on 4/26/2019 in the Prospect News Canadian Bonds Daily and Prospect News High Yield Daily.

New Issue: Xplornet sells upsized $75 million tap of PIK notes due 2022 at 99.06

By Paul A. Harris

Portland, Ore., April 26 – Xplornet Communications, Inc. priced an upsized $75 million add-on to its 9 5/8%/10 5/8% senior PIK notes due June 1, 2022 (expected ratings Caa2/CCC) at 99.06 in a quick-to-market Friday trade, according to a syndicate source.

The issue size increased from $30 million.

The reoffer price came on top of price talk.

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc. was the left bookrunner. BMO Securities and Jefferies LLC were the joint bookrunners.

Proceeds will be used to fund the acquisition of certain spectrum licenses.

The prospective issuer is Canada’s largest rural-focused broadband internet provider.

Issuer:Xplornet Communications, Inc.
Amount:$75 million, increased from $30 million
Maturity:June 1, 2022
Security description:Add-on to 9 5/8%/10 5/8% senior PIK notes due June 1, 2022
Left bookrunner:SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Inc.
Joint bookrunners:BMO Securities and Jefferies LLC
Cash coupon:9 5/8%
PIK coupon:10 5/8%
Price:99.06 plus PIK accrual
First call:June 1, 2019 at 104.813.
Trade date:April 26
Settlement date:May 1
Expected ratings:Moody's: Caa2
S&P: CCC
Distribution:Rule 144A for life
Price talk:99.06 plus PIK accrual to May 1 (fungibility level)
Marketing:Quick to market
Original issue:$230 million issue priced in May 2017
Previous add-on:$30 million priced in October 2017
Total issue size:$335 million

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