TELUS Announces Cash Tender Offers for Seven Series of Debt Securities

Rhea-AI Summary

TELUS (TSX:TU) launched separate cash tender offers to purchase up to C$500,000,000 in aggregate of seven series of its outstanding notes, across maturities from 2031 to 2051.

The Offers expire at 5:00 p.m. ET on December 11, 2025 with settlement expected three business days later (currently projected as December 16, 2025). Total consideration per C$1,000 will be set using fixed spreads plus reference Canadian yields on the Price Determination Date of December 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET, plus accrued interest.

The company may allocate purchases among the seven series in its sole discretion, may prorate tenders, and may increase, decrease or waive the Maximum Purchase Amount. The Offers are conditional on a Financing Condition requiring TELUS to raise net proceeds via one or more debt issuances by the Settlement Date.

Positive

• Maximum purchase amount of C$500,000,000 announced
• Seven note series across 2031–2051 eligible for repurchase
• Total outstanding across these series C$2,641,549,000

Negative

• Offers conditional on raising net proceeds via new debt issuance (Financing Condition)
• Acceptance may be prorated or none accepted for some series
• Company may accept significantly more or less (or none) of any series, adding execution uncertainty

News Market Reaction – TU

+0.60%

+0.60% Session close to close

In the Dec 4 session, TU gained 0.60%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement outlines TELUS’s plan to repurchase up to C$500,000,000 across seven series of out...

Analysis

This announcement outlines TELUS’s plan to repurchase up to C$500,000,000 across seven series of outstanding notes via cash tender offers, with pricing set on December 12, 2025 and settlement expected on December 16, 2025. It follows recent actions on dividends, leverage targets, and new hybrid note issuances, highlighting an ongoing balance sheet and capital allocation strategy. Investors may focus on which maturities are actually tendered, final participation rates, and how these steps interact with TELUS’s free cash flow and leverage objectives.

Key Figures

Maximum Purchase Amount: C$500,000,000 Number of note series: 7 series Largest series amount: C$750,000,000 +5 more

8 metrics

Maximum Purchase Amount C$500,000,000 Aggregate purchase price cap for tendered notes, excluding accrued interest

Number of note series 7 series Total series of outstanding notes eligible for the Offers

Largest series amount C$750,000,000 2.85% Notes, Series CAF due November 2031 principal outstanding

Second largest series C$600,000,000 4.40% Notes, Series CL due April 2043 principal outstanding

Per-note reference amount C$1,000 Principal amount per note used to calculate Total Consideration

Expiration Date 5:00 p.m. ET on December 11, 2025 Deadline to tender or withdraw notes in the Offers

Settlement Date December 16, 2025 Expected settlement, three business days after Expiration Date

Price Determination Date 11:00 a.m. ET on December 12, 2025 Time for setting yields and Total Consideration based on reference securities

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Analyst recognition	Positive	-0.5%	NelsonHall named TELUS Digital a Leader in CX services transformation.
Dec 04	Debt issuance	Positive	+1.1%	Priced US$1.5B and CAD$800M junior subordinated notes for funding uses.
Dec 04	Debt tender offers	Neutral	+0.6%	Launched cash tender offers for up to C$500M of seven note series.
Dec 03	FCF targets & dividend	Positive	+1.6%	Provided multi‑year free cash flow growth targets and dividend framework.
Nov 07	Dividend declaration	Positive	+1.3%	Announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.4184 CAD per common share.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent corporate finance and capital allocation announcements have generally seen modest positive price reactions, with one divergence where recognition news coincided with a small decline.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, TELUS announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4184 per share on Nov 7, 2025, then outlined a multi‑year free cash flow target and leverage goals on Dec 3, 2025. On Dec 4, 2025, it priced US$1.5B and CAD$800M of junior subordinated notes and launched cash tender offers for up to C$500,000,000 of seven note series. A NelsonHall CX leadership recognition followed on Dec 9, 2025. The current tender details fit into this broader balance sheet and capital allocation focus.

Key Terms

cash tender offers, accrued and unpaid interest, cusip, isin, +4 more

8 terms

cash tender offers financial

"TELUS Corporation ("TELUS" ) today announced the commencement of separate offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash"

A cash tender offer is when a company or investor offers to buy shares directly from shareholders for cash, usually at a price higher than the current market value. It’s a way to quickly acquire a large number of shares, often to gain control of a company or influence its decisions.

accrued and unpaid interest financial

"up to C$500,000,000 (the "Maximum Purchase Amount") in aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest"

Accrued and unpaid interest is the interest that has built up on a loan or debt but hasn't been paid yet. It's like owing your friend money for a favor over time—you're expected to pay it later, even though you haven't paid it yet. This matters because it shows how much you owe beyond the original amount borrowed.

cusip technical

"Title of Notes (1) | Principal Amount Outstanding | CUSIP / ISIN Nos. (1)"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

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isin technical

"Title of Notes (1) | Principal Amount Outstanding | CUSIP / ISIN Nos. (1)"

A 12-character International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) is a unique code that acts like a passport for a specific stock, bond or other tradable security so it can be identified worldwide. Investors and systems use it to ensure they are buying, selling and tracking the exact same instrument across exchanges and data feeds, which prevents costly mix-ups and makes portfolio reporting, settlement and regulatory checks simpler and more reliable.

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par call date financial

"CUSIP / ISIN Nos. (1) | Par Call Date (2) | Reference Security (3)"

The par call date is the specific time when a company can choose to pay back a bond or debt in full at its original value, known as the face amount or par value. It matters to investors because it indicates when the issuer might repay the debt early, potentially affecting investment plans or expected income. Think of it like a fixed date when a loan can be fully settled, giving investors clarity on when they might get their money back.

reference security financial

"Par Call Date (2) | Reference Security (3) | Bloomberg Reference Page (3)"

A reference security is a specific financial asset, such as a bond or stock, used as a standard for measuring or comparing the value of other related investments. It acts like a benchmark or point of reference, helping investors assess how well other assets are performing relative to a known standard. This makes it easier to understand the value and risk of different investments in relation to one another.

price determination date financial

"as quoted on the applicable Bloomberg Reference Page as of 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on December 12, 2025, unless extended by the Company with respect to the applicable Offer (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended by the Company with respect to such Offer, the " Price Determination Date ")"

A price determination date is the specific day when the value or price of an asset, security, or financial instrument is officially calculated or set. It is important to investors because it establishes the official price used for transactions, settlements, or financial reporting, much like a closing price in a daily market. Knowing this date helps investors understand when the price was determined and ensures clarity in financial dealings.

regulation s regulatory

"any "U.S. person" (as such term is defined in Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended)"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - TELUS Corporation ("TELUS" or the "Company") today announced the commencement of separate offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash up to C$500,000,000 (the "Maximum Purchase Amount") in aggregate purchase price, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of its outstanding notes of the seven series listed in the table below (collectively, the "Notes"), which Maximum Purchase Amount may be increased, decreased or waived by the Company in its sole discretion. Each Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including the Financing Condition (as defined below)

The Offers

The Offers are made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated December 4, 2025, relating to the Notes (the "Offer to Purchase"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this news release have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.

The amount of Notes purchased in the Offers and the allocation of such amount between the seven series listed below will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion. The Offers may be subject to proration as described in the Offer to Purchase. In addition, we reserve the right to accept significantly more or significantly less (or none) of any series of Notes as compared to the other series of Notes.

Title of Notes(1)	Principal Amount Outstanding	CUSIP / ISIN Nos.(1)	Par Call Date(2)	Reference Security(3)	Bloomberg Reference Page(3)	Fixed  Spread (Basis Points)(3)
3.95% Notes, Series CAB due  February, 2050	C$105,257,000	87971MBP7 / CA87971MBP73	August 16, 2049	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT CAN0-50	+145
4.10% Notes, Series CAE due April, 2051	C$78,105,000	87971MBT9 / CA87971MBT95	October 5, 2050	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT CAN0-50	+145
4.40% Notes, Series CU due January, 2046	C$233,187,000	87971MBB8 / CA87971MBB87	July 29, 2045	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT  CAN0-50	+135
4.40% Notes, Series CL due April, 2043	C$600,000,000	87971MAS2 / CA87971MAS22	October 1, 2042	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT CAN0-50	+125
4.70% Notes, Series CW due March, 2048	C$475,000,000	87971MBE2 / CA87971MBE27	September 6, 2047	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT CAN0-50	+130
2.85% Notes, Series CAF due November, 2031	C$750,000,000	87971MBV4 / CA87971MBV42	August 13, 2031	CAN 1½ 06/01/31	FIT CAN0-50	+60
4.75% Notes, Series CR due January, 2045	C$400,000,000	87971MAY9 / CA87971MAY99	July 17, 2044	CAN 2¾ 12/01/55	FIT CAN0-50	+130

(1)	No representation is made by the Company as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP numbers or ISINs listed in this news release or printed on the Notes. They are provided solely for convenience.
(2)	For each series of Notes, the calculation of the applicable Total Consideration (as defined below) may be performed to either the maturity date or such par call date, in accordance with standard market convention.
(3)	The total consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the "Total Consideration") payable per each C$1,000 principal amount of such series of Notes validly tendered for purchase will be based on the applicable Fixed Spread specified in the table above for such series of Notes, plus the applicable yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable Canadian reference security as specified in the table above, as quoted on the applicable Bloomberg Reference Page as of 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on December 12, 2025, unless extended by the Company with respect to the applicable Offer (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended by the Company with respect to such Offer, the "Price Determination Date"). The Total Consideration does not include the applicable Accrued Coupon Payment (as defined below), which will be payable in cash in addition to the applicable Total Consideration.

Terms of the Offers

The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on December 11, 2025, unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the "Expiration Date"). Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on December 11, 2025 (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the "Withdrawal Date"), unless extended by the Company with respect to any Offer.

Provided that the Financing Condition has been satisfied or waived by the Settlement Date (as defined below) and all other conditions to the Offers have been satisfied or waived by the Company by the Expiration Date, settlement for all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to the Expiration Date and accepted for purchase will be three business days after the Expiration Date, which is expected to be December 16, 2025, unless extended by the Company with respect to any Offer (the "Settlement Date").

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase in the Offers will receive the applicable Total Consideration for each C$1,000 principal amount of such Notes in cash on the Settlement Date. Promptly after 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on December 12, 2025, the Price Determination Date, unless extended by the Company with respect to any Offer, the Company will issue a press release specifying, among other things, the Total Consideration for each series of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase or that the Company intends to accept for purchase subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the Financing Condition by the Settlement Date.

In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase by the Company will receive a cash payment equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from and including the immediately preceding interest payment date for such Notes to, but excluding, the Settlement Date (the "Accrued Coupon Payment"). Interest will cease to accrue on the Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers. Under no circumstances will any interest be payable because of any delay in the transmission of funds to Holders by CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. ("CDS") or its participants.

Any Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Offers but not accepted for purchase by the Company will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof.

The Company may increase or waive the Maximum Purchase Amount with or without extending the Withdrawal Date. If Holders tender more Notes in the Offers than they expect to be accepted for purchase based on the Maximum Purchase Amount and the Company subsequently accepts more than such Holders expected of such Notes tendered as a result of an increase of the Maximum Purchase Amount, such Holders may not be able to withdraw any of their previously tendered Notes.

The Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase, including the Company having raised by the Settlement Date net proceeds through one or more issuances of debt in the public or private capital markets, on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Company, sufficient to purchase all Notes validly tendered in the Offers (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase by the Company and to pay accrued and unpaid interest in respect thereof and all fees and expenses in connection with the Offers (the "Financing Condition"). The Company reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to any Offer. If any of the conditions is not satisfied, the Company is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes, in each event subject to applicable laws, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers. The Offers are not conditioned on the tender of any aggregate minimum principal amount of Notes of any series (subject to minimum denomination requirements as set forth in the Offer to Purchase) and none of the Offers is conditioned on the consummation of any other Offer.

The Company has retained CIBC World Markets Inc. ("CIBC"), BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. ("BMO"), RBC Dominion Securities Inc. ("RBC"), Scotia Capital Inc. ("Scotia") and TD Securities Inc. ("TD") to act as lead dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Offers. Questions regarding the terms and conditions for the Offers or for copies of the Offer to Purchase should be directed to CIBC at 1-416-594-8515 (collect), BMO at 1-833-418-0762 (toll-free) or 1-416-359-6359 (collect), RBC at 1-877-381-2099 (toll-free) or 1-416-842-6311 (collect), Scotia at 1-416-863-7438 (collect) or TD at 1-866-584-2096 (toll-free) or 1-416-982-6451 (collect). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers.

Computershare Investor Services Inc. will act as the Tender Agent for the Offers.

If the Company terminates any Offer with respect to one or more series of Notes, it will give prompt notice to the Tender Agent, and all Notes tendered pursuant to such terminated Offer will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof. With effect from such termination, any Notes blocked in CDS will be released.

Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a beneficial owner in order for that Holder to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in the Offers before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and CDS for the submission and withdrawal of tender instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase.

Offer and Distribution Restrictions

The Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. This news release does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States. No Offer constitutes an offer or an invitation by, or on behalf of, TELUS or the Dealer Managers (i) to participate in the Offers in the United States; (ii) to, or for the account or benefit of, any "U.S. person" (as such term is defined in Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended); or (iii) to participate in the Offers in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction, and such persons are not eligible to participate in or tender any securities pursuant to the Offers. No action has been or will be taken in the United States or any other jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of this news release, the Offer to Purchase or any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers to (i) any person in the United States; (ii) any U.S. person; (iii) anyone in any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized; or (iv) any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Accordingly, neither this news release, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from the United States or any such other jurisdiction (except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of such other jurisdiction). Tenders will not be accepted from any Holder located or resident in the United States.

In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

This news release is for informational purposes only. This news release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of TELUS or any of its subsidiaries.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains statements about future events, including statements regarding the terms and timing for completion of the Offers, including the acceptance for purchase of any Notes validly tendered and the expected Expiration Date and Settlement Date thereof; and the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions of the Offers. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties including risks associated with capital and debt markets. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the purpose of giving information about the proposed Offers. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company's obligation to complete an Offer with respect to a particular series of Notes validly tendered is conditioned on the satisfaction of conditions described in the Offer to Purchase, including the Financing Condition. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that repurchases of Notes under the Offers will occur at all or at the expected time indicated in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual future performance and events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, this news release is subject to the disclaimer and the qualifications and risk factors as set out in our 2024 annual management's discussion and analysis and in our third quarter 2025 management's discussion and analysis and other TELUS public disclosure documents and filings with securities commissions in Canada (on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca) and in the United States (on EDGAR at sec.gov). The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as required by law or the Offer to Purchase, TELUS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over C$20 billion in annual revenue with more than 20 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. TELUS Health is enhancing more than 160 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and  consumers. TELUS Digital specializes in digital customer experiences and future-focused digital transformations that deliver value for their global clients. Guided by our enduring 'give where we live' philosophy, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed C$1.8 billion in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs including 2.4 million days of service since 2000, earning us the distinction of the world's most giving company.

For more information, visit telus.com or follow @TELUSNews on X and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

Investor Relations
Robert Mitchell
ir@telus.com

Media Relations
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Steve.Beisswanger@telus.com

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FAQ

How much is TELUS (TU) offering to buy back in the December 2025 tender offers?

TELUS announced a maximum aggregate purchase amount of C$500,000,000 across seven series of notes.

Which TELUS (TU) bond maturities are eligible in the December 2025 offers?

Seven series with maturities from November 2031 to April 2051 (detailed by series in the offer table).

When do the TELUS (TU) tender offers expire and when is settlement expected?

The Offers expire at 5:00 p.m. ET on December 11, 2025; settlement is expected three business days later (projected December 16, 2025).

How will TELUS (TU) fund the tender offers?

The Offers are conditional on TELUS raising net proceeds through one or more debt issuances by the Settlement Date (the Financing Condition).

Will all tendered TELUS (TU) notes be accepted for purchase?

Not necessarily — purchases may be allocated at TELUS’s discretion and may be prorated; the company may accept more, less or none of any series.

How is the price for each TELUS (TU) note determined in the offers?

Total Consideration per C$1,000 is based on the series’ fixed spread plus the yield on a specified Canadian reference security quoted on Bloomberg at 11:00 a.m. ET on December 12, 2025, plus accrued interest.