ORLANDO, Fla., July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) ("our") today announced
that Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. (the "Issuer"), a wholly
owned subsidiary of Marriott Vacations Worldwide, has commenced,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a confidential
offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated the
date hereof (the "Offering Memorandum"), an offer to exchange (the
"Exchange Offer") any and all of the outstanding $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of
5.625 percent Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Existing IAC Notes")
issued by Interval Acquisition Corp. ("IAC"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of ILG, Inc. ("ILG"), held by Eligible Holders (as
defined below) for (i) up to an aggregate principal amount of
$350.0 million of new 5.625 percent
Senior Notes due 2023 (the "Exchange Notes") to be issued by the
Issuer and (ii) cash. The purpose of the Exchange Offer is to
promote a more efficient capital structure and ease administration
of MVW's consolidated indebtedness.
The following table sets forth the Exchange Consideration, Early
Tender Premium and Total Exchange Consideration for Existing IAC
Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for
exchange in the Exchange Offer:
Existing IAC
Notes to be
Exchanged
|
|
CUSIP
Number
|
|
Aggregate
Principal Amount
Outstanding
|
|
Exchange Consideration(1)(2)
|
|
Early
Tender Premium
|
|
Total
Exchange Consideration(1)(2)(3)
|
5.625% Senior
Notes due 2023
|
|
46113V AD
0
|
|
$350,000,000
|
|
$950 principal
amount of Exchange Notes and
$10 in
cash
|
|
$50 principal
amount of Exchange Notes
|
|
$1,000
principal amount of
Exchange Notes and $10 in
cash
|
______________
|
(1)
|
Total principal
amount of Exchange Notes for each $1,000 principal amount of
Existing IAC Notes tendered. The Exchange Notes will accrue
interest from April 15, 2018, the most recent interest payment date
on the Existing IAC Notes.
|
(2)
|
Cash consideration
for each $1,000 principal amount of Existing IAC Notes tendered and
represents the fee payable for holders providing
consents.
|
(3)
|
Includes Early Tender
Premium.
|
The Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation are being made
in connection with the previously announced combination of Marriott
Vacations Worldwide with ILG (the "Combination Transactions")
pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
April 30, 2018, by and among Marriott
Vacations Worldwide, ILG and certain of their direct and indirect
subsidiaries (the "Merger Agreement"). The obligation of the Issuer
to accept for exchange, and to pay the cash consideration for,
Existing IAC Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) in
the Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions set forth in
the Offering Memorandum, including consummation of the Combination
Transactions pursuant to the Merger Agreement. The parties'
obligations to complete the Combination Transactions are subject to
the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, but the
consummation of the Combination Transactions is neither subject to
a financing condition nor is it subject to the completion of the
Exchange Offer and the Consent Solicitation.
The Issuer is also soliciting consents (the "Consent
Solicitation") from Eligible Holders, upon the terms and conditions
set forth in the Offering Memorandum, to adopt certain proposed
amendments to the indenture (the "Existing IAC Indenture") under
which the Existing IAC Notes were issued that would eliminate
certain of the covenants, restrictive provisions and events of
default contained in the Existing IAC Indenture (the "Proposed
Amendments"). Eligible Holders may not tender Existing IAC Notes in
the Exchange Offer without delivering a consent in the Consent
Solicitation. If an Eligible Holder tenders Existing IAC Notes in
the Exchange Offer, such Eligible Holder will be deemed to deliver
its consent, with respect to the principal amount of such tendered
Existing IAC Notes, to the Proposed Amendments. The Issuer may
complete the Exchange Offer even if valid consents sufficient to
effect the Proposed Amendments are not received.
The Exchange Offer is not conditioned on any minimum amount of
Existing IAC Notes being tendered for exchange. In addition, the
Exchange Offer is not conditioned on the receipt of a requisite
amount of consents in the Consent Solicitation.
Holders who validly tender (and do not validly withdraw) their
Existing IAC Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m.,
ET, on August 8, 2018 (such
date and time, as the same may be extended, the "Early Tender
Date"), will be eligible to receive the "Total Exchange
Consideration" (as set forth in the table above), which includes
the "Early Tender Premium" set forth in such table, for all such
Existing IAC Notes that are accepted on the "Settlement Date,"
which will occur promptly after the Expiration Date (as defined
below). Tenders may not be withdrawn after 5:00 p.m., ET, on August
8, 2018 (such date and time, as the same may be extended,
the "Withdrawal Deadline"), except in certain limited
circumstances. Eligible holders who validly tender their Existing
IAC Notes after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to
5:00 p.m., ET, on August 30, 2018 (such date and time, as the same
may be extended, the "Expiration Date"), will not be eligible to
receive the Early Tender Premium and, instead, will be eligible to
receive only the "Exchange Consideration" set out in the table
above on the Settlement Date. The Issuer intends to extend the
Exchange Offer if the Combination Transactions are not expected to
close promptly after the Expiration Date. Marriott Vacations
Worldwide and ILG are currently targeting to complete the
Combination Transactions at the end of August 2018.
The consent of the holders of a majority of the aggregate
principal amount of the Existing IAC Notes outstanding will be
required in order to give effect to the Proposed Amendments. After
the Withdrawal Deadline, if the Issuer receives valid consents
sufficient to effect the Proposed Amendments, IAC and the trustee
under the Existing IAC Indenture will execute and deliver a
supplemental indenture relating to the Proposed Amendments. The
Proposed Amendments will become operative upon consummation of the
Exchange Offer.
Documents relating to the Exchange Offer and the Consent
Solicitation will only be distributed to holders of Existing IAC
Notes who certify that they are (i) "qualified institutional
buyers" within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or (ii) persons outside
the United States that are not
"U.S. persons" within the meaning of Regulation S under the
Securities Act and that are not acquiring the Exchange Notes for
the account or benefit of a U.S. person (such holders, "Eligible
Holders").
In connection with the Combination Transactions, Marriott
Vacations Worldwide expects (i) the Issuer to issue $750 million new senior notes (the "New Marriott
Notes"), which are expected to be guaranteed by Marriott Vacations
Worldwide and certain of its subsidiaries, and (ii) the Issuer, as
the borrower, to enter into new senior secured credit facilities
(the "New Credit Facilities"), comprising a $900 million seven-year term loan credit facility
and a $600 million five-year
revolving credit facility, which are expected to be guaranteed by
Marriott Vacations Worldwide and certain of its subsidiaries.
Proceeds from the New Marriott Notes and the New Credit Facilities
are expected to be used for, among other things, payment of the
cash consideration for the Combination Transactions, repayment of
ILG's revolving credit facility and, in each case, transaction
fees, costs and expenses and other payments in connection
therewith.
The Exchange Notes will initially be guaranteed on a senior
unsecured basis by Marriott Vacations Worldwide and each of
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's subsidiaries that is a borrower
under or that guarantees the New Credit Facilities, and, in the
future, by any subsidiary of Marriott Vacations Worldwide (other
than receivables subsidiaries or foreign subsidiaries) that becomes
a borrower or a guarantor under a credit facility or other capital
markets debt securities of the Issuer or any guarantor of the
Exchange Notes.
The Exchange Notes will not initially be registered under the
Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. In
connection with the issuance of the Exchange Notes, the Issuer and
the guarantors thereof will enter into a registration rights
agreement pursuant to which they will agree to exchange the
Exchange Notes for registered notes having substantially the same
terms as the Exchange Notes or, in certain circumstances, to
register the resale of Exchange Notes with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Until they are registered, the Exchange Notes
may not be offered or sold in the United
States or to any U.S. persons except pursuant to an
exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the
registration requirements of the Securities Act.
The complete terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer and the
Consent Solicitation are described in the Offering Memorandum and
related letter of transmittal and consent. The Offering Memorandum
and related letter of transmittal will only be made available to
holders who confirm their status as Eligible Holders. Eligible
Holders may obtain copies by contacting D.F. King & Co., Inc.,
the exchange agent and information agent in connection with the
Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation, at (866) 521-4487 (U.S.
toll-free) or (212) 269-5550 (banks and brokers), by emailing
ILG@dfking.com or by visiting www.dfking.com/ILG to complete the
eligibility process.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not
intended to and does not constitute an offer to exchange or buy,
nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, subscribe for or exchange
or buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval
in any jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the proposed
transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or
transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of
applicable law.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or an
offer to buy any New Marriott Notes.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global
pure-play vacation ownership company, offering a diverse portfolio
of quality products, programs and management expertise with over 65
resorts. Its brands include Marriott Vacation Club, The
Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott.
Since entering the industry in 1984 as part of Marriott
International, Inc., the company earned its position as a leader
and innovator in vacation ownership products. The company preserves
high standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors
and associates while maintaining a long-term relationship with
Marriott International. For more information, please visit
www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com.
About ILG
ILG (Nasdaq: ILG) is a leading provider of professionally
delivered vacation experiences and the exclusive global licensee
for the Hyatt®, Sheraton®, and
Westin® brands in vacation ownership. The company offers
its owners, members, and guests access to an array of benefits and
services, as well as world-class destinations through its
international portfolio of resorts and clubs. ILG's operating
businesses include Aqua-Aston Hospitality, Hyatt Vacation
Ownership, Interval International, Trading Places International,
Vacation Resorts International, VRI Europe, and Vistana Signature
Experiences. Through its subsidiaries, ILG independently owns and
manages the Hyatt Residence Club program and uses the Hyatt
Vacation Ownership name and other Hyatt marks under license from
affiliates of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. In addition, ILG's Vistana
Signature Experiences, Inc. is the exclusive provider of vacation
ownership for the Sheraton and Westin brands and uses related
trademarks under license from Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, LLC. Headquartered in Miami,
Florida, ILG has offices in 15 countries and more than
10,000 associates.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information included in this communication, and information
which may be contained in other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and press releases or other public
statements, contains or may contain "forward-looking" statements.
These forward-looking statements include, among other things,
statements of plans, objectives, expectations (financial or
otherwise) or intentions.
Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements
of historical fact, including statements regarding Marriott
Vacations Worldwide and ILG's expectations, beliefs, hopes,
intentions or strategies regarding the future. Among other things,
these forward-looking statements may include statements regarding
the proposed combination of Marriott Vacations Worldwide and ILG;
our beliefs relating to value creation as a result of a potential
combination of Marriott Vacations Worldwide and ILG; the expected
timetable for completing the transactions; benefits and synergies
of the transactions; future opportunities for the combined company;
statements regarding the Exchange Offer, the Consent Solicitation,
the New Marriott Notes and the New Credit Facilities and any other
statements regarding Marriott Vacations Worldwide's and ILG's
future beliefs, expectations, plans, intentions, financial
condition or performance. In some cases, forward-looking statements
can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will,"
"expects," "should," "believes," "plans," "anticipates,"
"estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or other words of
similar meaning.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking
statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but
are not limited to, general economic conditions, our financial and
business prospects, our capital requirements, our financing
prospects, our relationships with associates and labor unions, our
ability to consummate potential acquisitions or dispositions, our
relationships with the holders of licensed marks, and those
additional factors disclosed as risks in other reports filed by us
with the SEC, including those described in Part I of the Marriott
Vacations Worldwide's most recently filed Annual Report on Form
10-K and subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K as well as in
ILG's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent
reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and in the joint proxy
statement/prospectus included in the registration statement on Form
S-4 filed by Marriott Vacations Worldwide with the SEC, and any
amendments thereto.
Other risks and uncertainties include the timing and likelihood
of completion of the proposed transactions between Marriott
Vacations Worldwide and ILG; the possibility that Marriott
Vacations Worldwide's stockholders may not approve the issuance of
the Marriott Vacations Worldwide shares to be issued in connection
with the proposed transactions; the possibility that ILG's
stockholders may not approve the proposed transactions; the
possibility that the expected synergies and value creation from the
proposed transactions will not be realized or will not be realized
within the expected time period; the risk that the businesses of
Marriott Vacations Worldwide and ILG will not be integrated
successfully; the potential impact of the disruption from the
proposed transactions making it more difficult to maintain business
and operational relationships; the risk that unexpected costs will
be incurred; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability
of financing; the possibility that the proposed transactions do not
close; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties. You should
carefully consider these and other relevant factors, including
those risk factors in this communication and other risks and
uncertainties that affect the businesses of Marriott Vacations
Worldwide and ILG described in their respective filings with the
SEC, when reviewing any forward-looking statement. We caution
readers that any such statements are based on currently available
operational, financial and competitive information, and they should
not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
reflect management's opinion only as of the date on which they were
made. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to
review or update these forward-looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances as they occur.
Important Information and Where to Find It
The proposed transactions involving Marriott Vacations Worldwide
and ILG will be submitted to Marriott Vacations Worldwide's
stockholders and ILG's stockholders for their
consideration. In connection with the proposed transaction, on
July 19, 2018, Marriott Vacations
Worldwide filed with the SEC an amendment to the registration
statement on Form S-4 that included a joint proxy
statement/prospectus for the stockholders of Marriott Vacations
Worldwide and ILG and was filed with the SEC on June 6, 2018.
The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on
July 23, 2018. Marriott Vacations
Worldwide and ILG mailed the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus to their respective stockholders on or about
July 25, 2018 and each of MVW and ILG
intend to hold the special meeting of the stockholders of Marriott
Vacations Worldwide and ILG on August 28,
2018. This communication is not intended to be, and is not,
a substitute for such filings or for any other document that
Marriott Vacations Worldwide or ILG may file with the SEC in
connection with the proposed transaction. SECURITY HOLDERS ARE
URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE
SEC, INCLUDING THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND
THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR
ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The
registration statement, the joint proxy statement/prospectus and
other relevant materials and any other documents filed or furnished
by Marriott Vacations Worldwide or ILG with the SEC may be obtained
free of charge at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. In addition,
security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the
registration statement and the joint proxy statement/prospectus
from Marriott Vacations Worldwide by going to its investor
relations page on its corporate web site at
www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com and from ILG by going to its
investor relations page on its corporate web site at
www.ilg.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide, ILG, their respective directors
and certain of their respective executive officers and employees
may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in
connection with the proposed transaction. Information about
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's directors and executive officers is
set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2017, which was filed with the SEC on
February 27, 2018 and in its
definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 3, 2018, and information about ILG's
directors and executive officers is set forth in its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which
was filed with the SEC on March 1,
2018, and in its definitive proxy statement filed with the
SEC on May 7, 2018. These
documents are available free of charge from the sources indicated
above, and from Marriott Vacations Worldwide by going to its
investor relations page on its corporate web site at
www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com and from ILG by going to its
investor relations page on its corporate web site at
www.ilg.com. Additional information regarding the interests of
participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the
proposed transactions is presented in the definitive joint proxy
statement/prospectus included in the registration statement on
Form S-4 filed by Marriott Vacations Worldwide with the SEC,
and may be included in other relevant materials that Marriott
Vacations Worldwide and ILG file with the SEC.
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