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Business Combination
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Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combination
Note 2 – Business Combination

Business Combination Agreement and Amendments

On April 29, 2018, we entered into a Business Combination Agreement for the Merger. The Business Combination Agreement was subsequently amended to provide that, following the closing of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (collectively, the “Transactions”), SoftBank Group Corp. (“SoftBank”) would indemnify us against certain specified matters and the loss of value arising out of or resulting from cessation of access to spectrum under certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations and qualifications.

On February 20, 2020, T-Mobile, SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom AG (“DT”) entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”). Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, SoftBank agreed to cause its applicable affiliates to surrender to T-Mobile, for no additional consideration, an aggregate of 48,751,557 shares of T-Mobile common stock (such number of shares, the “SoftBank Specified Shares Amount”), effective immediately following the Effective Time (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), making SoftBank’s exchange ratio 11.31 shares of Sprint common stock for each share of T-Mobile common stock. This resulted in an effective exchange ratio of approximately 11.00 shares of Sprint common stock for each share of T-Mobile common stock immediately following the closing of the Merger, an increase from the originally agreed 9.75 shares. Sprint stockholders other than SoftBank received the original fixed exchange ratio of 0.10256 shares of T-Mobile common stock for each share of Sprint common stock, or the equivalent of approximately 9.75 shares of Sprint common stock for each share of T-Mobile common stock.
Closing of Sprint Merger

On April 1, 2020, we completed the Merger, and as a result, Sprint and its subsidiaries became wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries of T-Mobile. Sprint is a communications company offering a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications products and services. As a combined company, we expect to be able to rapidly launch a broad and deep nationwide 5G network, accelerate innovation, increase competition in the U.S. wireless, video and broadband industries and achieve significant synergies and cost reductions by eliminating redundancies within the combined network as well as other business processes and operations.

Upon completion of the Merger, each share of Sprint common stock was exchanged for 0.10256 shares of T-Mobile common stock, or 9.75 shares of Sprint common stock for each share of T-Mobile common stock. After adjustments, including the holdback of the SoftBank Specified Shares Amount and fractional shares, we issued 373,396,310 shares of T-Mobile common stock to Sprint stockholders. The fair value of the T-Mobile common stock provided in exchange for Sprint common stock was approximately $31.3 billion.

Additional components of consideration included the repayment of certain of Sprint’s debt, replacement equity awards attributable to pre-combination services and contingent consideration.

Immediately following the closing of the Merger and the surrender of the SoftBank Specified Shares Amount, pursuant to the Letter Agreement described above, DT and SoftBank held, directly or indirectly, approximately 43.6% and 24.7%, respectively, of the outstanding T-Mobile common stock, with the remaining approximately 31.7% of the outstanding T-Mobile common stock held by other stockholders.

Consideration Transferred

The acquisition-date fair value of consideration transferred in the Merger totaled $40.8 billion, comprised of the following:
(in millions)April 1, 2020
Fair value of T-Mobile common stock issued to Sprint stockholders(1)
$31,328  
Fair value of T-Mobile replacement equity awards attributable to pre-combination service(2)
323  
Repayment of Sprint’s debt (including accrued interest, prepayment penalties)(3)
7,396  
Value of contingent consideration(4)
1,882  
Payment received from selling stockholder(5)
(102) 
Total consideration exchanged$40,827  

(1) Represents the fair value of T-Mobile common stock issued to Sprint stockholders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, less shares surrendered by SoftBank pursuant to the Letter Agreement. The fair value is based on 373,396,310 shares of Sprint common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020, an exchange ratio of 0.10256 shares of T-Mobile common stock per share of Sprint common stock, less 48,751,557 T-Mobile shares surrendered by SoftBank which are treated as contingent consideration, and the closing price per share of T-Mobile common stock on NASDAQ on March 31, 2020, of $83.90, as shares were transferred to Sprint stockholders prior to the opening of markets on April 1, 2020.
(2) Equity-based awards held by Sprint employees prior to the acquisition date have been replaced with T-Mobile equity-based awards. The portion of the equity-based awards that relates to services performed by the employee prior to the acquisition date is included within consideration transferred, and includes stock options, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units.
(3) Represents the cash consideration paid concurrent with the close of the Merger to retire certain Sprint debt, as required by change in control provisions of the debt, plus interest and prepayment penalties.
(4) Represents the fair value of the SoftBank Specified Shares Amount contingent consideration that may be issued as set forth in the Letter Agreement.
(5) Represents receipt of a cash payment from SoftBank for certain expenses associated with the Merger and is presented in Cash paid for acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The contingent consideration arrangement described within the Letter Agreement requires T-Mobile to issue to SoftBank 48,751,557 shares of T-Mobile common stock, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Letter Agreement, for no additional consideration. The issuance of these shares is contingent on the trailing 45-day volume-weighted average price per share of T-Mobile common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market being equal to or greater than $150.00, at any time during the period commencing on April 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2025. If the threshold price is not met, then none of the SoftBank Specified Shares Amount will be issued.

The SoftBank Specified Shares Amount was determined to be contingent consideration with an acquisition-date fair value of $1.9 billion. We estimated the fair value using the income approach, a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model, whereby a Monte Carlo simulation method estimated the probability of different outcomes as the likelihood of achieving the 45-day volume-weighted average price threshold is not easily predicted. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and, therefore, represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820. The key
assumptions in applying the income approach include estimated future share-price volatility, which was based on historical market trends and estimated future performance of T-Mobile.

The maximum amount of contingent consideration that could be issued to SoftBank has an estimated value of $7.3 billion, based on SoftBank Specified Shares Amount of 48,751,557 multiplied by the defined volume-weighted average price per share of $150.00. The contingent consideration that could be delivered to SoftBank is classified within equity and is not subject to remeasurement.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

We accounted for the Merger as a business combination. The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Sprint were recorded at their preliminary fair values as of the acquisition date and consolidated with those of T-Mobile. Assigning fair market values to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of an acquisition requires the use of significant judgments regarding estimates and assumptions. For the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we used the cost, income and market approaches, including market participant assumptions.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. We retained the services of certified valuation specialists to assist with assigning estimated values to certain acquired assets and assumed liabilities. We are in the process of finalizing the valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed including income tax related amounts. Therefore, the preliminary fair values set forth below are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained and the valuations are completed.
(in millions)April 1, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$2,214  
Accounts receivable1,610  
Equipment installment plan receivables1,024  
Inventory658  
Prepaid expenses140  
Assets held for sale1,948  
Other current assets388  
Property and equipment17,228  
Operating lease right-of-use assets6,583  
Financing lease right-of-use assets291  
Goodwill9,198  
Spectrum licenses45,400  
Other intangible assets6,325  
Equipment installment plan receivables due after one year, net247  
Other assets (1)
541  
Total assets acquired$93,795  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$4,684  
Short-term debt2,760  
Deferred revenue508  
Short-term operating lease liabilities1,818  
Short-term financing lease liabilities 
Liabilities held for sale475  
Other current liabilities284  
Long-term debt29,037  
Tower obligations950  
Deferred tax liabilities4,203  
Operating lease liabilities5,615  
Financing lease liabilities12  
Other long-term liabilities2,614  
Total liabilities assumed$52,968  
Total consideration transferred$40,827  
(1) Included in Other assets acquired is $80 million in restricted cash.

Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Goodwill with a provisionally assigned value of $9.2 billion represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The preliminary goodwill recognized includes synergies expected to be achieved from the operations of the combined company, the assembled workforce of Sprint and intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. Expected synergies include the cost savings from the planned integration of network infrastructure, facilities, personnel and systems. None of the goodwill resulting from the Merger is deductible for tax purposes. All of the goodwill acquired is allocated to the Wireless reporting unit.

Other intangible assets include $4.9 billion of subscriber relationships with an 8 year weighted-average useful life and tradenames of $207 million with a useful life of 2 years. Leased spectrum arrangements that have favorable (asset) and unfavorable (liability) terms compared to current market rates were provisionally assigned fair values of $790 million and $197 million, with 18-year and 19-year weighted average useful lives, respectively.

The preliminary fair value of Spectrum licenses of $45.4 billion was estimated using the income approach and the Greenfield Method. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and, therefore, represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820. The key assumptions in applying the income approach include estimated capital and operating expenditures and forecasted subscriber growth rates and revenue over an estimated period of time for a hypothetical market participant that enters the wireless industry and builds a nationwide wireless network.

Acquired Receivables

The fair value of the assets acquired include Accounts receivable of $1.6 billion and EIP receivables of $1.3 billion. The unpaid principal balance under these contracts is $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively. The difference between the fair value and the unpaid principal balance primarily represents amounts expected to be uncollectible.

Indemnification Assets and Contingent Liabilities

Pursuant to Amendment No 2. to the Business Combination Agreement, SoftBank agreed to indemnify us against certain specified matters and losses. As of the Merger close date and June 30, 2020, we have not recorded an indemnification asset or contingent liability associated with these matters as the potential liabilities and associated reimbursement by SoftBank cannot be reasonably estimated. We expect that any liability incurred related to these indemnified matters would be indemnified and reimbursed by SoftBank. See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies for further information.

Transaction Costs

We recognized transaction costs of $145 million and $25 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $184 million and $51 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These costs were associated with legal and professional services and were recognized as Selling, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the Merger transactions as if they had been completed on January 1, 2019. The unaudited pro forma information was prepared in accordance with the requirements of ASC 805, which is a different basis than pro forma information prepared under Article 11 of Regulation S-X (“Article 11”). As such, they are not directly comparable with historical results for stand-alone T-Mobile prior to April 1, 2020, historical results for T-Mobile from April 1, 2020 that reflect the Merger transactions and are inclusive of the results and operations of Sprint, nor our previously provided pro forma financials prepared in accordance with Article 11. The pro forma results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, include the impact of several adjustments to previously reported operating results. The pro forma adjustments are based on historically reported transactions by the respective companies. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the acquisition.
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)2020201920202019
Total revenues$17,665  $17,460  $35,073  $35,079  
Income (loss) from continuing operations(35) 728  1,070  (1,071) 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax320  423  677  846  
Net income (loss)285  1,154  1,747  (218) 

Significant nonrecurring pro forma adjustments include:
Transaction costs of $542 million are assumed to have occurred on January 1, 2019, and are recognized as if incurred in the first quarter of 2019;
The Prepaid Business divested on July 1, 2020, is assumed to have been classified as discontinued operations as of January 1, 2019, and the related activities are presented in Income from discontinued operations, net of tax;
Permanent financing issued and debt redemptions occurring in connection with the closing of the Merger are assumed to have occurred on January 1, 2019, and historical interest expense associated with repaid borrowings is removed;
Tangible and intangible assets are assumed to be recorded at their assigned fair values as of the pro forma close date of January 1, 2019 and are depreciated or amortized over their estimated useful lives; and
Accounting policies of Sprint are conformed to those of T-Mobile including depreciation for leased devices, Brightstar distribution and amortization of costs to acquire a contract as described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information.

The selected unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent what the actual consolidated results of operations would have been had the Merger actually occurred on January 1, 2019, nor do they purport to project the future consolidated results of operations.

For the periods subsequent to the Merger date, the acquired Sprint subsidiaries contributed total revenues of $6.3 billion and operating income of $15 million that were included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

Financing

In connection with the entry into the Business Combination Agreement, T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile USA”) entered into a commitment letter, dated as of April 29, 2018 (as amended and restated on May 15, 2018 and on September 6, 2019, the “Commitment Letter”). On April 1, 2020, in connection with the closing of the Merger, we drew down on our $19.0 billion New Secured Bridge Loan Facility and our $4.0 billion New Secured Term Loan Facility (each as defined below). We used the net proceeds from the draw-down of the secured facilities to refinance certain existing debt of us, Sprint and our and Sprint’s respective subsidiaries and for post-closing general corporate purposes of the combined company. See Note 8 – Debt for further information.

In connection with the financing provided for in the Commitment Letter, we incurred certain fees payable to the financial institutions. On April 1, 2020, in connection with the closing of the Merger, we paid $355 million in Commitment Letter fees to certain financial institutions. See Note 8 – Debt for further information.

In connection with the entry into the Business Combination Agreement, DT and T-Mobile USA entered into a Financing Matters Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2018 (the “Financing Matters Agreement”), pursuant to which DT agreed, among other things, to consent to, subject to certain conditions, certain amendments to certain existing debt owed to DT, in connection with the Merger. On April 1, 2020, in connection with the closing of the Merger, we made a payment for requisite consents to DT of $13 million. See Note 8 – Debt for further information.

On May 18, 2018, under the terms and conditions described in the Consent Solicitation Statement dated as of May 14, 2018 (the “Consent Solicitation Statement”), we obtained consents necessary to effect certain amendments to certain existing debt of us and our subsidiaries. On April 1, 2020, in connection with the closing of the Merger, we made payments for requisite consents to third-party note holders of $95 million. See Note 8 – Debt for further information.

Regulatory Matters

On June 18, 2018, we filed a Public Interest Statement and applications for approval of the Merger with the FCC. On July 18, 2018, the FCC issued a Public Notice formally accepting our applications and establishing a period for public comment. On May 20, 2019, to facilitate the FCC’s review and approval of the FCC license transfers associated with the proposed Merger, we and Sprint filed with the FCC a written ex parte presentation (the “Presentation”) relating to the proposed Merger. The Presentation included proposed commitments from us and Sprint. The FCC approved the Merger on November 5, 2019.

On June 11, 2019, a number of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against us, DT, Sprint, and SoftBank in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the Merger, if consummated, would violate Section 7 of the Clayton Act and so should be enjoined. In connection with the lawsuit, we settled with certain state attorneys general by making
commitments regarding our operations, employment and network capabilities in those states. See Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies for further information. On February 11, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued judgment in favor of us, Sprint, and the other defendants, concluding the Merger was not reasonably likely to reduce competition, and denying the plaintiffs’ request to enjoin the Merger.

On July 26, 2019, the DOJ filed a Consent Decree which was agreed to by us, DT, Sprint, SoftBank and DISH with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The Consent Decree, which was approved by the Court on April 1, 2020 (the “Final Judgment”), fully resolved the DOJ’s investigation into the Merger and requires the parties to, among other things, carry out the divestitures to be made pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement (defined below) upon closing of the Merger.

On April 16, 2020, the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve the Merger of our and Sprint’s operations within the state of California with several conditions, including requirements for faster speeds, broader coverage, job creation, and offerings for low-income customers.

Prepaid Transaction

On July 26, 2019, we entered into the Asset Purchase Agreement with Sprint and DISH, pursuant to which, following the consummation of the Merger, DISH would acquire the Prepaid Business.

On June 17, 2020, the DOJ determined that we have complied with the requirement in the Final Judgment to provide DISH the ability to cross-provision any new or existing customer of the Prepaid Business with a compatible handset onto our network. In connection with the DOJ determination, on June 17, 2020, T-Mobile, Sprint and DISH entered into the First Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement (the “First Amendment”). Pursuant to the First Amendment, T-Mobile, Sprint and DISH agreed to proceed with the closing of the Prepaid Transaction (as defined below) in accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement on July 1, 2020, subject to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement and the terms and conditions of the Final Judgment.

Subsequent to June 30, 2020, on July 1, 2020, pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, we completed the Prepaid Transaction. Upon closing of the Prepaid Transaction, we received $1.4 billion from DISH for the Prepaid Business, subject to a working capital adjustment. See Note 12 - Discontinued Operations for further information.

Shenandoah Personal Communications Company Affiliate Relationship

Sprint PCS (specifically Sprint Spectrum L.P.) is party to a variety of publicly filed agreements with Shenandoah Personal Communications Company (“Shentel”), pursuant to which Shentel is the exclusive provider of Sprint PCS’s wireless mobility communications network products in certain parts of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to approximately 1.1 million subscribers. T-Mobile has through at least August 29, 2020 to determine whether it will exercise an option to purchase Shentel’s wireless telecommunications network assets. Should Sprint PCS exercise the purchase option, there will be an appraisal process, which could be subject to various legal challenges. If Sprint PCS declines to do so, Shentel has an opportunity to purchase the legacy T-Mobile wireless telecommunications network assets in the Shentel service area and, should it decline to do so within 60 days, the affiliate agreement states that Sprint PCS must sell or decommission T-Mobile’s legacy wireless telecommunications network assets and transfer subscribers in the Shentel service area within two years.