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Synchrony issues 20M depositary shares of 8.250% Series B Perpetual Preferred Stock
Synchrony Financial
- Issued 20M depositary shares (each 1/40th interest) of 8.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B.
- Underwriters include Morgan Stanley, BofA, J.P. Morgan, RBC, and Wells Fargo per underwriting agreement dated Feb 15.
- Certificate of Designations filed Feb 22, establishing rights, preferences, and restrictions of Series B Preferred.
- Dividend restrictions on common and junior/preferred stock if Series B dividends are not paid for prior period.
- Total offering likely $500M based on $25 liquidation preference per depositary share.