Form of 4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030 (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)
EXHIBIT A
FORM OF NOTE
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[Insert Restricted Note Legend, if Applicable]
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2U, INC.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Note due 2030
CUSIP No.: [ ]* Certificate No. [ ] ISIN No.: [ ]
2U, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for value received, promises to pay to [Cede & Co.], or its registered assigns, the principal sum of $[•] [(as revised by the attached Schedule of Exchanges of Interests in the Global Note)]† on February 1, 2030 and to pay interest thereon, as provided in the Indenture referred to below, until the principal and all accrued and unpaid interest are paid or duly provided for.
Interest Payment Dates: February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on August 1, 2023.
Regular Record Dates: January 15 and July 15.
Additional provisions of this Note are set forth on the other side of this Note.
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| * | This Note will be deemed to be identified by an unrestricted CUSIP number from and after such time when the Company delivers, pursuant to Section 2.12 of the within-mentioned Indenture, written notice to the Trustee of the deemed removal of the Restricted Note Legend affixed to this Note and, in the case of Global Notes, completion of the Depositary’s Procedures. |
| † | Insert bracketed language for Global Notes only. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 2U, Inc. has caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the date set forth below.
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TRUSTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, certifies that this is one of the Notes referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture.
| Date: | By: | |||||||
| Authorized Signatory |
2U, INC.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Note due 2030
This Note is one of a duly authorized issue of notes of 2U, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), designated as its 4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”), all issued or to be issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of January [•], 2023 (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Indenture”), between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). Capitalized terms used in this Note without definition have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Indenture.
The Indenture sets forth the rights and obligations of the Company, the Trustee and the Holders and the terms of the Notes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, to the extent that any provision of this Note conflicts with the provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture will control.
1. Interest. This Note will accrue interest at a rate and in the manner set forth in Section 2.05 of the Indenture. Stated Interest on this Note will begin to accrue from, and including, January [•], 2023.
2. Maturity. This Note will mature on February 1, 2030, unless earlier redeemed repurchased or converted.
3. Method of Payment. Cash amounts due on this Note will be paid in the manner set forth in Section 2.04 of the Indenture.
4. Persons Deemed Owners. The Holder of this Note will be treated as the owner of this Note for all purposes.
5. Denominations; Transfers and Exchanges. All Notes will be in registered form, without coupons, in principal amounts equal to any Authorized Denominations. Subject to the terms of the Indenture, the Holder of this Note may transfer or exchange this Note by presenting it to the Registrar and delivering any required documentation or other materials.
6. Right of Holders to Require the Company to Repurchase Notes upon a Fundamental Change. If a Fundamental Change occurs, then each Holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase such Holder’s Notes (or any portion thereof in an Authorized Denomination) for cash in the manner, and subject to the terms, set forth in Section 4.02 of the Indenture.
7. Right of the Company to Redeem the Notes. The Company will have the right to redeem the Notes for cash in the manner, and subject to the terms, set forth in Section 4.03 of the Indenture.
8. Conversion. The Holder of this Note may convert this Note into Conversion Consideration in the manner, and subject to the terms, set forth in Article 5 of the Indenture.
9. When the Company May Merge, Etc. Article 6 of the Indenture places limited restrictions on the Company’s ability to be a party to a Business Combination Event.
10. Defaults and Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs, then the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Notes then outstanding may (and, in certain circumstances, will automatically) become due and payable in the manner, and subject to the terms, set forth in Article 7 of the Indenture.
11. Amendments, Supplements and Waivers. The Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Notes or waive compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes in the manner, and subject to the terms, set forth in Article 8 of the Indenture.
12. No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders. No past, present or future director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Company, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company under the Indenture or the Notes or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. By accepting any Note, each Holder waives and releases all such liability. Such waiver and release are part of the consideration for the issuance of the Notes.
13. Authentication. No Note will be valid until it is authenticated by the Trustee. A Note will be deemed to be duly authenticated only when an authorized signatory of the Trustee (or a duly appointed authenticating agent) manually signs the certificate of authentication of such Note.
14. Abbreviations. Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or its assignee, such as TEN COM (tenants in common), TEN ENT (tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (custodian), and U/G/M/A (Uniform Gift to Minors Act).
15. Governing Law. THIS NOTE, AND ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY OR DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS NOTE, WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
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To request a copy of the Indenture, which the Company will provide to any Holder at no charge, please send a written request to the following address:
2U, Inc.
7900 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN THE GLOBAL NOTE*
INITIAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE: $[•]
The following exchanges, transfers or cancellations of this Global Note have been made:
| Date | Amount of Increase (Decrease) in Principal Amount of this Global Note | Principal Amount of this Global Note After Such Increase (Decrease) | Signature of Authorized Signatory of Trustee |
| * | Insert for Global Notes only. |
CONVERSION NOTICE
2U, Inc.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030
Subject to the terms of the Indenture dated as of January [ ], 2023 (the “Indenture”), by and between 2U, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, by executing and delivering this Conversion Notice, the undersigned Holder of the Note identified below directs the Company to convert (check one):
| ☐ | the entire principal amount of |
| ☐ | $________* aggregate principal amount of |
the Note identified by CUSIP No. and Certificate No.________.
The undersigned acknowledges that if the Conversion Date of a Note to be converted is after a Regular Record Date and before the next Interest Payment Date, then such Note, when surrendered for conversion, must, in certain circumstances, be accompanied with an amount of cash equal to the interest that would have accrued on such Note to, but excluding, such Interest Payment Date.
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings given such terms in the Indenture.
| Date: __________________________ |
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| |Participant in a Recognized Signature | ||
| Guarantee Medallion Program | ||
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| Authorized Signatory | ||
| * | Must be an Authorized Denomination. |
FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE REPURCHASE NOTICE
2U, Inc.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030
Subject to the terms of the Indenture, dated as of January [ ], 2023 (the “Indenture”), by and between 2U, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, by executing and delivering this Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice, the undersigned Holder of the Note identified below is exercising its Fundamental Change Repurchase Right with respect to (check one):
| ☐ | the entire principal amount of |
| ☐ | $___________* aggregate principal amount of |
the Note identified by CUSIP No. __________and Certificate No. __________.
The undersigned acknowledges that this Note, duly endorsed for transfer, must be delivered to the Paying Agent before the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price will be paid. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings given such terms in the Indenture.
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| Guarantee Medallion Program | ||
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| * | Must be an Authorized Denomination. |
ASSIGNMENT FORM 2U, Inc.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030
| Subject to the terms of the Indenture, the undersigned Holder of the within Note assigns to: | ||
| Name: | _____________________________________________________ | |
| Address: | _____________________________________________________ | |
| Social security or tax identification number: | _____________________________________________________ | |
the within Note and all rights thereunder irrevocably appoints:
as agent to transfer the within Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him/her.
| Date: _________________________ |
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| Signature Guaranteed: | ||
| Participant in a Recognized Signature | ||
| Guarantee Medallion Program | ||
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| Authorized Signatory | ||
TRANSFEROR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If the within Note bears a Restricted Note Legend, the undersigned further certifies that (check one):
| 1. | ☐ | Such Transfer is being made to the Company or a Subsidiary of the Company. | ||
| 2. | ☐ | Such Transfer is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, a registration statement that is effective under the Securities Act at the time of the Transfer. | ||
| 3. | ☐ | Such Transfer is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and, accordingly, the undersigned further certifies that the within Note is being transferred to a Person that the undersigned reasonably believes is purchasing the within Note for its own account, or for one or more accounts with respect to which such Person exercises sole investment discretion, and such Person and each such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A. | ||
| 4. | ☐ | Such Transfer is being made pursuant to, and in accordance with, any other available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act (including, if available, the exemption provided by Rule 144 under the Securities Act). | ||
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| Guarantee Medallion Program) | ||
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EXHIBIT B-1
FORM OF RESTRICTED NOTE LEGEND
THE OFFER AND SALE OF THIS NOTE AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, IF ANY, ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION OF THIS NOTE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE. BY ITS ACQUISITION HEREOF OR OF A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN, THE ACQUIRER:
| (1) | REPRESENTS THAT IT AND ANY ACCOUNT FOR WHICH IT IS ACTING IS A “QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER” (WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) AND THAT IT EXERCISES SOLE INVESTMENT DISCRETION WITH RESPECT TO EACH SUCH ACCOUNT; AND |
| (2) | AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMPANY THAT IT WILL NOT OFFER, SELL, PLEDGE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS NOTE OR ANY BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN, EXCEPT ONLY: |
| (A) | TO THE COMPANY OR ANY SUBSIDIARY THEREOF; |
| (B) | PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BECOME EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT; |
| (C) | TO A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER IN COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT; |
| (D) | PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT; OR |
| (E) | PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT. |
BEFORE THE REGISTRATION OF ANY SALE OR TRANSFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH (2)(D) OR (E) ABOVE, THE COMPANY, THE TRUSTEE AND THE REGISTRAR RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION OR EVIDENCE AS THEY MAY REASONABLY REQUIRE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROPOSED SALE OR TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.*
| * | This paragraph and the immediately preceding paragraph will be deemed to be removed from the face of this Note at such time when the Company delivers written notice to the Trustee of such deemed removal pursuant to Section 2.12 of the within-mentioned Indenture and, in the case of Global Notes, completion of the Depositary’s Procedures. |
EXHIBIT B-2
FORM OF GLOBAL NOTE LEGEND
THIS IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITARY OR A NOMINEE OF THE DEPOSITARY, WHICH MAY BE TREATED BY THE COMPANY, THE TRUSTEE AND ANY AGENT THEREOF AS THE OWNER AND HOLDER OF THIS NOTE FOR ALL PURPOSES.
UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (“DTC”) TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT HEREON IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL SINCE THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.
TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE WILL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE OR IN PART, SO LONG AS SUCH PARTIAL TRANSFER IS IN AN AUTHORIZED DENOMINATION, TO NOMINEES OF DTC, OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE, AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE WILL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE 2 OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO.
EXHIBIT B-3
FORM OF NON-AFFILIATE LEGEND
NO AFFILIATE (AS DEFINED IN RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OF THE COMPANY, OR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WAS AN AFFILIATE (AS DEFINED UNDER RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED) OF THE COMPANY WITHIN THE THREE MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING, MAY PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE THIS NOTE OR ANY BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.
EXHIBIT B-4
REDEMPTION CONVERSION NOTICE
2U, Inc.
4.50% Senior Unsecured Convertible Notes due 2030
Subject to the terms of the Indenture, dated as of January [ ], 2023 (the “Indenture”), by and between 2U, Inc. and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, by executing and delivering this Redemption Conversion Notice, the undersigned Beneficial Holder of the Note identified below hereby certifies to the Company and the Trustee as follows:
| 1. | It is an Initial Purchaser or Initial Purchaser Successor. |
| 2. | The Beneficial Holder holds $_____________ in aggregate principal amount of Notes and hereby gives notice of conversion in respect of $_____________ principal amount of such Notes. |
| 3. | The following principal amount of Notes constitute Delayed Conversion Notes: $_____________ |
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings given such terms in the Indenture.
| (Legal Name of Beneficial Holder) | ||
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| Name: | ||
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| Signature Guaranteed: | ||
| |Participant in a Recognized Signature | ||
| Guarantee Medallion Program | ||
| By: | ||
| Authorized Signatory | ||
