Thomson Reuters Mergers and Acquisitions Presentation Deck
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A balanced approach for expected uses of proceeds
Cash proceeds
~$ 17 billion
~$ 1.5-2.5 billion
Taxes & Expenses
Debt Repayment
Cash to Balance Sheet
~$ 3 billion (maintain target Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio of 2.5x)
~$ 1-3 billion
Share Repurchases
~$ 9-11 billion
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Transaction Financial Overview
$20 Billion Valuation
~$17 billion gross cash proceeds to Thomson Reuters
Cash proceeds funded with $14 billion of debt and preferred equity at partnership and $3 billion cash equity
Thomson Reuters retains 45% stake in our financial services business
Thomson Reuters retains Reuters News business and selected Risk assets
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Dividend maintained at $1.38 per share in 2018 & repurchase shares via substantial issuer
bid/tender
The company expects its principal shareholder (Woodbridge) will participate in the issuer bid/tender offer to help facilitate a
successful completion
Woodbridge expects to return ownership level to within 50-60% target range (currently 64%)
Woodbridge has also advised the company that it plans to reinvest between 30% and 50% of its dividend in Thomson
Reuters shares for at least 3 years following the closing of the transaction
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