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Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) has advanced its proposed merger with DICK’S Sporting Goods by executing a First Supplemental Indenture on 20 June 2025. The agreement follows DICK’S offer to exchange up to $400 million of Foot Locker’s 4.000% Senior Notes due 2029 for newly issued notes of equal coupon and maturity, plus potential cash. As part of the exchange, eligible noteholders delivered the required consents to remove substantially all restrictive and certain affirmative covenants as well as select events of default from the original 2021 indenture.

The Supplemental Indenture is immediately binding but becomes operative only upon (i) settlement of the exchange offer or (ii) immediately prior to closing of the merger; it will lapse if the merger is not consummated. Once operative, Foot Locker’s debt profile would shift to DICK’S, materially reducing Foot Locker’s standalone leverage, while investors in the exchanged notes would rely on DICK’S credit quality under a lighter covenant package. Exhibit 4.1 (filed with the 8-K) contains the full text of the Supplemental Indenture.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) ha fatto un passo avanti nella sua proposta di fusione con DICK’S Sporting Goods firmando un Primo Atto Integrativo il 20 giugno 2025. L'accordo segue l'offerta di DICK’S di scambiare fino a 400 milioni di dollari di Senior Notes al 4,000% di Foot Locker in scadenza nel 2029 con nuove obbligazioni di pari cedola e scadenza, oltre a un possibile pagamento in contanti. Nell'ambito dello scambio, i detentori idonei delle obbligazioni hanno fornito i consensi necessari per rimuovere sostanzialmente tutte le clausole restrittive e alcune clausole affirmative, nonché determinati eventi di inadempienza dall'atto originario del 2021.

L'Atto Integrativo è immediatamente vincolante ma diventa operativo solo al verificarsi di (i) regolamento dell'offerta di scambio o (ii) immediatamente prima della chiusura della fusione; decadrebbe se la fusione non si concretizzasse. Una volta operativo, il profilo del debito di Foot Locker sarà trasferito a DICK’S, riducendo significativamente la leva finanziaria autonoma di Foot Locker, mentre gli investitori delle obbligazioni scambiate si affideranno alla qualità creditizia di DICK’S con un pacchetto di covenant meno stringente. L'Esibizione 4.1 (depositata con il modulo 8-K) contiene il testo completo dell'Atto Integrativo.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) ha avanzado en su propuesta de fusión con DICK’S Sporting Goods al firmar un Primer Acta Suplementaria el 20 de junio de 2025. El acuerdo sigue a la oferta de DICK’S de intercambiar hasta 400 millones de dólares en Notas Senior al 4.000% de Foot Locker con vencimiento en 2029 por nuevas notas emitidas con el mismo cupón y vencimiento, además de un posible pago en efectivo. Como parte del intercambio, los tenedores elegibles entregaron los consentimientos requeridos para eliminar prácticamente todas las cláusulas restrictivas y ciertas cláusulas afirmativas, así como eventos selectos de incumplimiento del acta original de 2021.

El Acta Suplementaria es vinculante de inmediato pero solo entra en vigor tras (i) la liquidación de la oferta de intercambio o (ii) inmediatamente antes del cierre de la fusión; caducará si la fusión no se concreta. Una vez en vigor, el perfil de deuda de Foot Locker se transferirá a DICK’S, reduciendo materialmente el apalancamiento autónomo de Foot Locker, mientras que los inversores en las notas intercambiadas dependerán de la calidad crediticia de DICK’S bajo un paquete de convenios más liviano. El Anexo 4.1 (presentado con el formulario 8-K) contiene el texto completo del Acta Suplementaria.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL)는 2025년 6월 20일 DICK’S Sporting Goods와의 제안된 합병을 진전시키기 위해 최초 보충 약정을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 DICK’S가 2029년 만기인 Foot Locker의 4.000% 선순위 채권 최대 4억 달러를 동일한 쿠폰과 만기의 새로 발행된 채권으로 교환하고 현금도 지급할 수 있다는 제안에 따른 것입니다. 교환의 일환으로, 적격 채권자들은 2021년 원 약정에서 사실상 모든 제한 조항과 특정 긍정적 약속, 그리고 일부 선택적 기본 사건을 제거하는 데 필요한 동의를 제출했습니다.

보충 약정은 즉시 구속력을 가지지만 (i) 교환 제안의 결제 또는 (ii) 합병 종료 직전에만 발효되며, 합병이 성사되지 않으면 무효가 됩니다. 발효 시 Foot Locker의 부채 구조는 DICK’S로 이전되어 Foot Locker의 독립적인 레버리지를 크게 줄이고, 교환된 채권 투자자들은 더 완화된 약속 패키지 하에서 DICK’S의 신용 품질에 의존하게 됩니다. 부속서 4.1(8-K 제출 문서에 포함)에는 보충 약정 전문이 포함되어 있습니다.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE : FL) a fait avancer sa proposition de fusion avec DICK’S Sporting Goods en signant un premier acte supplémentaire le 20 juin 2025. Cet accord fait suite à l’offre de DICK’S d’échanger jusqu’à 400 millions de dollars des billets Senior de Foot Locker à 4,000 % arrivant à échéance en 2029 contre de nouveaux billets émis avec le même coupon et la même échéance, ainsi qu’un paiement en espèces potentiel. Dans le cadre de cet échange, les porteurs admissibles ont donné leur consentement pour supprimer la quasi-totalité des clauses restrictives et certaines clauses affirmatives ainsi que certains événements de défaut sélectionnés de l’acte initial de 2021.

L’acte supplémentaire est immédiatement contraignant mais ne devient effectif qu’à la suite (i) du règlement de l’offre d’échange ou (ii) immédiatement avant la clôture de la fusion ; il deviendra caduc si la fusion n’est pas réalisée. Une fois effectif, le profil d’endettement de Foot Locker sera transféré à DICK’S, réduisant ainsi considérablement l’effet de levier autonome de Foot Locker, tandis que les investisseurs des billets échangés compteront sur la qualité de crédit de DICK’S sous un régime de clauses moins strict. L’Exhibit 4.1 (déposé avec le formulaire 8-K) contient le texte intégral de l’acte supplémentaire.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) hat seinen vorgeschlagenen Zusammenschluss mit DICK’S Sporting Goods durch die Ausführung einer ersten ergänzenden Urkunde am 20. Juni 2025 vorangetrieben. Die Vereinbarung folgt dem Angebot von DICK’S, bis zu 400 Millionen US-Dollar der 4,000% Senior Notes von Foot Locker mit Fälligkeit 2029 gegen neu ausgegebene Anleihen mit gleichem Kupon und Fälligkeit sowie möglichem Barzahlungsaustausch anzubieten. Im Rahmen des Austauschs haben berechtigte Anleihegläubiger die erforderlichen Zustimmungen erteilt, um praktisch alle einschränkenden und bestimmte positive Verpflichtungen sowie ausgewählte Ereignisse des Verzugs aus der ursprünglichen Urkunde von 2021 zu entfernen.

Die ergänzende Urkunde ist sofort verbindlich, wird jedoch erst wirksam bei (i) Abwicklung des Austauschangebots oder (ii) unmittelbar vor dem Abschluss der Fusion; sie verfällt, falls die Fusion nicht zustande kommt. Nach Wirksamwerden würde das Schuldenprofil von Foot Locker auf DICK’S übergehen, wodurch die eigenständige Verschuldung von Foot Locker erheblich reduziert wird, während Investoren der ausgetauschten Anleihen auf die Kreditqualität von DICK’S unter einem weniger restriktiven Covenant-Paket vertrauen würden. Anlage 4.1 (eingereicht mit dem 8-K) enthält den vollständigen Text der ergänzenden Urkunde.

Positive
  • Consent threshold achieved, enabling removal of restrictive covenants and smoothing the merger closing process.
  • Up to $400 million of Foot Locker debt may be assumed by DICK’S, potentially lowering Foot Locker’s standalone leverage and interest burden.
Negative
  • Effectiveness contingent on merger completion; if the transaction stalls, amendments lapse and uncertainty returns.
  • Bondholders face material covenant erosion, reducing future protection against adverse corporate actions.

Insights

TL;DR: Consents secured, supplemental indenture signed—merger momentum builds, liabilities migrate to DICK’S.

The filing shows concrete progress toward closing the Foot Locker-DICK’S transaction. Obtaining noteholder consents can be a gating item; securing them signals strong support and removes a potential closing obstacle. By agreeing to exchange up to $400 million of Foot Locker debt into DICK’S paper, the parties effectively shift obligations away from the target, which is equity-holder friendly. The covenant stripping also simplifies integration. Although still conditional on merger completion, today’s step materially increases deal certainty.

TL;DR: Noteholders trade issuer change and weaker covenants for continuity of coupon; credit impact mixed.

From a bondholder perspective, moving from Foot Locker to DICK’S may improve credit quality, but the value is partly offset by the elimination of most protective covenants and events of default. The exchange is voluntary, yet lack of covenants post-merger limits creditor protections. Because effectiveness hinges on deal close or exchange settlement, headline risk remains. Overall, the filing is neutral for existing Foot Locker note pricing but clarifies future terms.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) ha fatto un passo avanti nella sua proposta di fusione con DICK’S Sporting Goods firmando un Primo Atto Integrativo il 20 giugno 2025. L'accordo segue l'offerta di DICK’S di scambiare fino a 400 milioni di dollari di Senior Notes al 4,000% di Foot Locker in scadenza nel 2029 con nuove obbligazioni di pari cedola e scadenza, oltre a un possibile pagamento in contanti. Nell'ambito dello scambio, i detentori idonei delle obbligazioni hanno fornito i consensi necessari per rimuovere sostanzialmente tutte le clausole restrittive e alcune clausole affirmative, nonché determinati eventi di inadempienza dall'atto originario del 2021.

L'Atto Integrativo è immediatamente vincolante ma diventa operativo solo al verificarsi di (i) regolamento dell'offerta di scambio o (ii) immediatamente prima della chiusura della fusione; decadrebbe se la fusione non si concretizzasse. Una volta operativo, il profilo del debito di Foot Locker sarà trasferito a DICK’S, riducendo significativamente la leva finanziaria autonoma di Foot Locker, mentre gli investitori delle obbligazioni scambiate si affideranno alla qualità creditizia di DICK’S con un pacchetto di covenant meno stringente. L'Esibizione 4.1 (depositata con il modulo 8-K) contiene il testo completo dell'Atto Integrativo.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) ha avanzado en su propuesta de fusión con DICK’S Sporting Goods al firmar un Primer Acta Suplementaria el 20 de junio de 2025. El acuerdo sigue a la oferta de DICK’S de intercambiar hasta 400 millones de dólares en Notas Senior al 4.000% de Foot Locker con vencimiento en 2029 por nuevas notas emitidas con el mismo cupón y vencimiento, además de un posible pago en efectivo. Como parte del intercambio, los tenedores elegibles entregaron los consentimientos requeridos para eliminar prácticamente todas las cláusulas restrictivas y ciertas cláusulas afirmativas, así como eventos selectos de incumplimiento del acta original de 2021.

El Acta Suplementaria es vinculante de inmediato pero solo entra en vigor tras (i) la liquidación de la oferta de intercambio o (ii) inmediatamente antes del cierre de la fusión; caducará si la fusión no se concreta. Una vez en vigor, el perfil de deuda de Foot Locker se transferirá a DICK’S, reduciendo materialmente el apalancamiento autónomo de Foot Locker, mientras que los inversores en las notas intercambiadas dependerán de la calidad crediticia de DICK’S bajo un paquete de convenios más liviano. El Anexo 4.1 (presentado con el formulario 8-K) contiene el texto completo del Acta Suplementaria.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL)는 2025년 6월 20일 DICK’S Sporting Goods와의 제안된 합병을 진전시키기 위해 최초 보충 약정을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 DICK’S가 2029년 만기인 Foot Locker의 4.000% 선순위 채권 최대 4억 달러를 동일한 쿠폰과 만기의 새로 발행된 채권으로 교환하고 현금도 지급할 수 있다는 제안에 따른 것입니다. 교환의 일환으로, 적격 채권자들은 2021년 원 약정에서 사실상 모든 제한 조항과 특정 긍정적 약속, 그리고 일부 선택적 기본 사건을 제거하는 데 필요한 동의를 제출했습니다.

보충 약정은 즉시 구속력을 가지지만 (i) 교환 제안의 결제 또는 (ii) 합병 종료 직전에만 발효되며, 합병이 성사되지 않으면 무효가 됩니다. 발효 시 Foot Locker의 부채 구조는 DICK’S로 이전되어 Foot Locker의 독립적인 레버리지를 크게 줄이고, 교환된 채권 투자자들은 더 완화된 약속 패키지 하에서 DICK’S의 신용 품질에 의존하게 됩니다. 부속서 4.1(8-K 제출 문서에 포함)에는 보충 약정 전문이 포함되어 있습니다.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE : FL) a fait avancer sa proposition de fusion avec DICK’S Sporting Goods en signant un premier acte supplémentaire le 20 juin 2025. Cet accord fait suite à l’offre de DICK’S d’échanger jusqu’à 400 millions de dollars des billets Senior de Foot Locker à 4,000 % arrivant à échéance en 2029 contre de nouveaux billets émis avec le même coupon et la même échéance, ainsi qu’un paiement en espèces potentiel. Dans le cadre de cet échange, les porteurs admissibles ont donné leur consentement pour supprimer la quasi-totalité des clauses restrictives et certaines clauses affirmatives ainsi que certains événements de défaut sélectionnés de l’acte initial de 2021.

L’acte supplémentaire est immédiatement contraignant mais ne devient effectif qu’à la suite (i) du règlement de l’offre d’échange ou (ii) immédiatement avant la clôture de la fusion ; il deviendra caduc si la fusion n’est pas réalisée. Une fois effectif, le profil d’endettement de Foot Locker sera transféré à DICK’S, réduisant ainsi considérablement l’effet de levier autonome de Foot Locker, tandis que les investisseurs des billets échangés compteront sur la qualité de crédit de DICK’S sous un régime de clauses moins strict. L’Exhibit 4.1 (déposé avec le formulaire 8-K) contient le texte intégral de l’acte supplémentaire.

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) hat seinen vorgeschlagenen Zusammenschluss mit DICK’S Sporting Goods durch die Ausführung einer ersten ergänzenden Urkunde am 20. Juni 2025 vorangetrieben. Die Vereinbarung folgt dem Angebot von DICK’S, bis zu 400 Millionen US-Dollar der 4,000% Senior Notes von Foot Locker mit Fälligkeit 2029 gegen neu ausgegebene Anleihen mit gleichem Kupon und Fälligkeit sowie möglichem Barzahlungsaustausch anzubieten. Im Rahmen des Austauschs haben berechtigte Anleihegläubiger die erforderlichen Zustimmungen erteilt, um praktisch alle einschränkenden und bestimmte positive Verpflichtungen sowie ausgewählte Ereignisse des Verzugs aus der ursprünglichen Urkunde von 2021 zu entfernen.

Die ergänzende Urkunde ist sofort verbindlich, wird jedoch erst wirksam bei (i) Abwicklung des Austauschangebots oder (ii) unmittelbar vor dem Abschluss der Fusion; sie verfällt, falls die Fusion nicht zustande kommt. Nach Wirksamwerden würde das Schuldenprofil von Foot Locker auf DICK’S übergehen, wodurch die eigenständige Verschuldung von Foot Locker erheblich reduziert wird, während Investoren der ausgetauschten Anleihen auf die Kreditqualität von DICK’S unter einem weniger restriktiven Covenant-Paket vertrauen würden. Anlage 4.1 (eingereicht mit dem 8-K) enthält den vollständigen Text der ergänzenden Urkunde.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2025

 

Foot Locker, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

New York 1-10299 13-3513936
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

330 West 34th Street, New York, New York

(Address of principal executive offices)

10001

(Zip Code)

   

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 720-3700

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

 

Name of each exchange on

which registered 

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   FL   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01          Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

In connection with the previously announced proposed merger (the “Merger”) of Foot Locker, Inc. (the “Company”) and a subsidiary of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (“DICK’S”), DICK’S is offering to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all outstanding 4.000% Senior Notes due 2029 issued by the Company (the “Company Notes”) for up to $400 million aggregate principal amount of new 4.000% Senior Notes due 2029 issued by DICK’S and, in certain instances, cash, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in DICK’S Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated June 6, 2025.

 

In conjunction with the Exchange Offer, DICK’S, on behalf of the Company, solicited consents from eligible holders of the Company Notes (“Consents”) to adopt certain proposed amendments to the Indenture, dated as of October 5, 2021 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the guarantors party thereto (the “Guarantors”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), governing the Company Notes to, among other changes, eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants, certain affirmative covenants and certain events of default (the “Proposed Amendments”). The Company received the Consents required to adopt the Proposed Amendments.

 

On June 20, 2025, the Company entered into a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 20, 2025 (the “Supplemental Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, to the Indenture, giving effect to the Proposed Amendments.

 

The Supplemental Indenture is effective and constitutes a binding agreement between the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee. However, the Proposed Amendments will not become operative until (i) immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger or (ii) immediately upon the settlement of the Exchange Offer, depending on the specific amendment, and will cease to be operative if the Merger is not consummated.

 

The Supplemental Indenture is filed as Exhibits 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The above descriptions of the Supplemental Indenture does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibit.

 

Item 9.01.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
4.1   First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 20, 2025, by and among Foot Locker, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee.
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  FOOT LOCKER, INC.
   
   
Date: June 23, 2025 By: /s/ Jennifer L. Kraft
    Name: Jennifer L. Kraft
    Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Foot Locker (FL) announce in its June 20 2025 Form 8-K?

The company executed a First Supplemental Indenture tied to its merger with DICK’S and a $400 million note exchange.

How much Foot Locker debt is included in the exchange offer?

Up to $400 million aggregate principal of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2029.

When do the proposed indenture amendments become operative?

They take effect immediately before the merger closes or upon settlement of the exchange offer, whichever comes first.

What covenants are being removed from Foot Locker’s 2021 indenture?

Substantially all restrictive covenants, several affirmative covenants, and certain events of default are eliminated.

Does the Supplemental Indenture remain if the merger fails?

No. The amendments cease to operate if the Foot Locker–DICK’S merger is not consummated.
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