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materiality 0.85
Garrett Motion to convert all Series A Preferred into Common, repurchase $570M from Centerbridge and Oaktree
Garrett Motion Inc.
- Convert all Series A Preferred to Common on/around July 3, 2023; eliminates 11% dividend, adds >$100M annual cash flow.
- Repurchase ~$570M of Series A Preferred from Centerbridge and Oaktree at adjusted $8.10/share; each stake falls to 15%.
- Board increases share repurchase authorization to $250 million.
- Centerbridge and Oaktree reduce board nomination rights to one each; 50% lock-up for 6 months, rest for 12 months.
- Transaction subject to ~$700M new term loan B debt financing, expected to close in Q2 2023.