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Leidos, Inc. Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offer for Any and All 3.625% Senior Notes Due 2025

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RESTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) (“Holdings”), today announced the pricing terms of the previously announced offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Leidos, Inc. (“Leidos”) to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 3.625% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated as of February 13, 2025 (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the related notice of guaranteed delivery (together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”). Holders of the 2025 Notes (“Holders”) are urged to read the Offer Documents carefully before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer.

The consideration (the “Notes Consideration”) for each $1,000 principal amount of the 2025 Notes validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer was determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread for the 2025 Notes specified below plus the yield based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified below as of 2:00 p.m., New York City time today, the date on which the Tender Offer is currently scheduled to expire.

Title of
Security

CUSIP number / ISIN

Principal
Amount Outstanding

U.S.
Treasury Reference
Security

Bloomberg Reference
Page

Reference Yield

Fixed Spread

Notes Consideration

3.625%
Senior
Notes
due 2025

52532XAD7 
 /
US52532XAD75

$500,000,000

2.125%
U.S.
Treasury
due May
15, 2025

FIT3

4.354 %

+0 bps

$998.30

In addition to the Notes Consideration, Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase from November 15, 2024, the last interest payment date, up to, but not including, the date on which Leidos makes payment for such 2025 Notes, which date is currently expected to be February 25, 2025 (such date, as it may be extended, the “Settlement Date”).

The Tender Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 20, 2025, unless extended or earlier terminated as described in the Offer to Purchase (such time and date, as they may be extended, the “Expiration Time”). Holders must validly tender, and not validly withdraw, their 2025 Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time, or pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer Documents, to be eligible to receive in cash the Notes Consideration and accrued and unpaid interest as described above.

Holders who validly tender their 2025 Notes may validly withdraw their tendered 2025 Notes at any time prior to the earlier of (i) the Expiration Time and (ii) if the Tender Offer is extended, the 10th business day after commencement of the Tender Offer. 2025 Notes may also be validly withdrawn at any time after the 60th business day after commencement of the Tender Offer if for any reason the Tender Offer has not been consummated by that date.

The Tender Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including the successful completion by Leidos of an offering (the “Offering”) of new senior notes on terms satisfactory to Leidos in its sole discretion, generating net proceeds in an amount that is sufficient to effect (i) the repurchase of the 2025 Notes validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer, and (ii) the repayment, in accordance with the satisfaction and discharge terms of the indenture governing the 2025 Notes, of all 2025 Notes remaining outstanding after the Tender Offer, if applicable, including the payment of any accrued interest and costs and expenses incurred in connection with the foregoing. If any 2025 Notes remain outstanding after the consummation of the Tender Offer, Leidos expects (but is not obligated) to repay such 2025 Notes in accordance with the satisfaction and discharge terms and conditions set forth in the related indenture. The Offering is not conditioned on the completion of the Tender Offer.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“Citigroup”), J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (“J.P. Morgan”) and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. (“US Bancorp”) are acting as Dealer Managers (the “Dealer Managers”) in connection with the Tender Offer, and Global Bondholder Services Corporation (“GBSC”) is serving as the depositary agent and information agent for the Tender Offer. Copies of the Offer Documents are available via the Tender Offer website at https://www.gbsc-usa.com/leidos/ or by contacting GBSC via telephone at +1 (212) 430-3774 (collect) or +1 (855) 654–2014 (toll-free) or via email at contact@gbsc-usa.com. Questions regarding the terms of the Tender Offer should be directed to Citigroup at +1 (212) 723-6106 (collect) or +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free), to J.P. Morgan at +1 (212) 834-5402 (collect) or +1 (866) 834-4666 (toll-free), or to US Bancorp at +1 (917) 558-2756 (collect) or +1 (800) 479-3441 (toll-free).

None of Holdings, Leidos, their respective board of directors, the Dealer Managers, GBSC or the trustee for the 2025 Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender any 2025 Notes in response to the Tender Offer. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their 2025 Notes and, if so, the principal amount of 2025 Notes to tender.

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the 2025 Notes, or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the new notes pursuant to the Offering nor is it a solicitation for acceptance of the Tender Offer, nor shall it constitute a notice of redemption under the indenture governing the 2025 Notes. Leidos is making the Tender Offer only by, and pursuant to the terms of, the Offer Documents. The Tender Offer is not being made in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are based on our management’s belief and assumptions about the future in light of information currently available to our management. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar words or phrases or the negative of these words or phrases. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable when made, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those results anticipated by our forward-looking statements, which include, but are not limited to:

developments in the U.S. government defense and non-defense budgets, including budget reductions, sequestration, implementation of spending limits or changes in budgetary priorities, delays in the U.S. government budget process or a government shutdown, or the U.S. government’s failure to raise the debt ceiling, which increases the possibility of a default by the U.S. government on its debt obligations, related credit-rating downgrades, or an economic recession;uncertainties in tax due to new tax legislation or other regulatory developments;deterioration of economic conditions or weakening in credit or capital markets;uncertainty in the consequences of current and future geopolitical events;inflationary pressures and fluctuations in interest rates;delays in the U.S. government contract procurement process or the award of contracts and delays or loss of contracts as a result of competitor protests;changes in U.S. government procurement rules, regulations and practices, including its organizational conflict of interest rules;changes in global trade policies, tariffs and other measures that could restrict international trade;increased preference by the U.S. government for minority-owned, small and small disadvantaged businesses;fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;our compliance with various U.S. government and other government procurement rules and regulations;governmental reviews, audits and investigations of our company;our ability to effectively compete and win contracts with the U.S. government and other customers;our ability to respond rapidly to emerging technology trends, including the use of artificial intelligence;our reliance on information technology spending by hospitals/healthcare organizations;our reliance on infrastructure investments by industrial and natural resources organizations;energy efficiency and alternative energy sourcing investments;investments by U.S. government and commercial organizations in environmental impact and remediation projects;the effects of an epidemic, pandemic or similar outbreak may have on our business, financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows;our ability to attract, train and retain skilled employees, including our management team, and to obtain security clearances for our employees;our ability to accurately estimate costs, including cost increases due to inflation, associated with our firm-fixed-price (“FFP”) contracts and other contracts;resolution of legal and other disputes with our customers and others or legal or regulatory compliance issues;cybersecurity, data security or other security threats, system failures or other disruptions of our business;our compliance with international, federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding privacy, data security, protection, storage, retention, transfer, disposal and other processing, technology protection and personal information;the damage and disruption to our business resulting from natural disasters and the effects of climate change;our ability to effectively acquire businesses and make investments;our ability to maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors and joint venture partners;our ability to manage performance and other risks related to customer contracts;the failure of our inspection or detection systems to detect threats;the adequacy of our insurance programs, customer indemnifications or other liability protections designed to protect us from significant product or other liability claims, including cybersecurity attacks;our ability to manage risks associated with our international business;our ability to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act of 2010 and similar worldwide anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations;our ability to protect our intellectual property and other proprietary rights by third parties of infringement, misappropriation or other violations by us of their intellectual property rights;our ability to prevail in litigation brought by third parties of infringement, misappropriation or other violations by us of their intellectual property rights;our ability to declare or increase future dividends based on our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors, including compliance with applicable law and our agreements;our ability to grow our commercial health and infrastructure businesses, which could be negatively affected by budgetary constraints faced by hospitals and by developers of energy and infrastructure projects;our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; andour ability to execute our business plan and long-term management initiatives effectively and to overcome these and other known and unknown risks that we face.

These are only some of the factors that may affect the forward-looking statements contained in this release. For further information concerning risks and uncertainties associated with our business, please refer to the filings we make from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Legal Proceedings” sections of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

All information in this release is as of February 20, 2025. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, changes in expectations, or the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of those statements or to conform these statements to actual results.

CONTACTS:
Investor Relations:
Stuart Davis
571.526.6124
ir@leidos.com

Media Contact:
Victor Melara
(703) 431-4612
victor.a.melara@leidos.com

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Marine Biological Laboratory Appoints Nicole A. Theodosiou as Burroughs Wellcome Director of Education

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WOODS HOLE, Mass., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has appointed Nicole A. Theodosiou, Ph.D., as its next Burroughs Wellcome Director of Education at the Marine Biological Laboratory. She will join the MBL on September 8.

Theodosiou brings more than two decades of experience in science education, academic leadership, and program development. She joins the MBL from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where she held a number of leadership roles focused on curriculum innovation, faculty development, and undergraduate STEM education. Most recently, she served as Special Projects Director for Initiatives in Pedagogy & Course Design. Previously, she directed the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence Initiative, led the Biochemistry Program, and served as a faculty member in the Department of Biology.

Throughout her career, Theodosiou has developed interdisciplinary educational programs, led faculty development initiatives, and advanced innovative approaches to teaching and learning. She is a member of the Society for Developmental Biology Academy and served on the Society’s Board of Directors as chair of its Professional Development and Education Committee, where she helped create professional development programs and educational resources for scientists nationwide.

At the MBL, Theodosiou will lead the institution’s educational programs, including its internationally renowned Advanced Research Training Courses (ARTCs), undergraduate and high school programs, and other educational initiatives that support the Laboratory’s mission of advancing biological discovery through research and education.

“Education has been central to the MBL’s mission since our founding in 1888,” said Nipam H. Patel, Director of the MBL. “Nicole brings a remarkable combination of scientific expertise, educational leadership, and strategic vision. Her commitment to experiential learning and developing innovative educational programs makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team as we work to magnify the MBL’s educational impact for the next generation of scientists. “

Theodosiou has maintained a longstanding connection to the MBL throughout her career. She participated in the Laboratory’s Gene Regulatory Networks course in 2015, collaborated with the Marine Resource Center in support of her research, and has mentored students who have participated in MBL educational programs. She has described the MBL’s educational ecosystem as “unparalleled” and its tradition of learning by doing as closely aligned with her own philosophy of science education.

“The MBL has always been a place where scientific discovery and education go hand in hand,” said Theodosiou. “Its tradition of learning by doing and global community has inspired generations of researchers, including myself. I’m honored to join the MBL community and look forward to strengthening and building on its extraordinary legacy to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. “

Theodosiou earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Swarthmore College. Her research as a developmental biologist has focused on vertebrate evolution and development, while her educational leadership has emphasized creating accessible, research-driven learning environments that integrate science, education, and communication.

About the Marine Biological Laboratory

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery—exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution.

Media Contact:
Samantha Cummis
Scummis@mbl.edu
973-800-4118

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Marine Biological Laboratory Appoints Nicole A. Theodosiou as Burroughs Wellcome Director of Education

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WOODS HOLE, Mass., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has appointed Nicole A. Theodosiou, Ph.D., as its next Burroughs Wellcome Director of Education at the Marine Biological Laboratory. She will join the MBL on September 8.

Theodosiou brings more than two decades of experience in science education, academic leadership, and program development. She joins the MBL from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where she held a number of leadership roles focused on curriculum innovation, faculty development, and undergraduate STEM education. Most recently, she served as Special Projects Director for Initiatives in Pedagogy & Course Design. Previously, she directed the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence Initiative, led the Biochemistry Program, and served as a faculty member in the Department of Biology.

Throughout her career, Theodosiou has developed interdisciplinary educational programs, led faculty development initiatives, and advanced innovative approaches to teaching and learning. She is a member of the Society for Developmental Biology Academy and served on the Society’s Board of Directors as chair of its Professional Development and Education Committee, where she helped create professional development programs and educational resources for scientists nationwide.

At the MBL, Theodosiou will lead the institution’s educational programs, including its internationally renowned Advanced Research Training Courses (ARTCs), undergraduate and high school programs, and other educational initiatives that support the Laboratory’s mission of advancing biological discovery through research and education.

“Education has been central to the MBL’s mission since our founding in 1888,” said Nipam H. Patel, Director of the MBL. “Nicole brings a remarkable combination of scientific expertise, educational leadership, and strategic vision. Her commitment to experiential learning and developing innovative educational programs makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team as we work to magnify the MBL’s educational impact for the next generation of scientists. “

Theodosiou has maintained a longstanding connection to the MBL throughout her career. She participated in the Laboratory’s Gene Regulatory Networks course in 2015, collaborated with the Marine Resource Center in support of her research, and has mentored students who have participated in MBL educational programs. She has described the MBL’s educational ecosystem as “unparalleled” and its tradition of learning by doing as closely aligned with her own philosophy of science education.

“The MBL has always been a place where scientific discovery and education go hand in hand,” said Theodosiou. “Its tradition of learning by doing and global community has inspired generations of researchers, including myself. I’m honored to join the MBL community and look forward to strengthening and building on its extraordinary legacy to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. “

Theodosiou earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Swarthmore College. Her research as a developmental biologist has focused on vertebrate evolution and development, while her educational leadership has emphasized creating accessible, research-driven learning environments that integrate science, education, and communication.

About the Marine Biological Laboratory

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery—exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution.

Media Contact:
Samantha Cummis
Scummis@mbl.edu
973-800-4118

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Canada’s investment industry and business community welcome Ontario’s commitment to join regulatory passport system

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Industry, business, and professional associations voice strong support for greater regulatory harmonization and a more competitive Canadian economy

TORONTO, July 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s investment industry and business community welcome Ontario’s commitment to join the country’s securities regulatory passport system, marking a significant step toward greater regulatory harmonization and a more efficient and competitive Canadian capital market.

A coalition of associations representing firms and professionals from across Canada’s capital markets sector, together with a broad cross-section of the business community, strongly supports the announcement by Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy at the recent meeting of Canada’s finance ministers, convened by Federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, and supported by their provincial and territorial counterparts.

Ontario’s participation in the passport system will make it easier for firms to operate and raise capital across Canada, while reducing unnecessary regulatory duplication and costs. More broadly, it advances the national effort to remove internal trade barriers, boost productivity and strengthen Canada’s economic competitiveness.

The passport system has already demonstrated that greater regulatory coordination can be achieved while respecting provincial jurisdiction. Participating regulators retain their authority and distinct roles, while firms benefit from a system in which decisions made by a principal regulator are generally recognized across participating jurisdictions.

Ontario’s participation creates an opportunity not only to reduce duplication but also to strengthen the system as a whole. A more integrated model can better leverage the expertise and capabilities of regulators across the country, creating opportunities for greater regulatory specialization and leadership in areas where individual jurisdictions have particular strengths.

For firms, greater harmonization means more predictable regulation, less duplication, and a more efficient regulatory environment. For investors, it supports a framework that maintains strong investor protection while responding more effectively to an increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace. For Canada, it helps create a more attractive environment in which to invest, launch new products and raise capital.

This coalition stands ready to work with governments and securities regulators across Canada to support Ontario’s timely and successful implementation of the passport system and build on the progress already made. We encourage all parties to move quickly to bring Ontario into the existing framework, while preserving the features that have made the passport system work so effectively.

Ontario’s commitment is a milestone and an important step toward a more integrated, efficient and competitive capital market that will strengthen the Canadian economy and better serve Canadian investors and businesses.

About the coalition

The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals. 

The Canadian ETF Association (CETFA) is the national voice of Canada’s ETF industry, representing approximately 96 per cent of exchange traded fund (ETF) assets in Canada. CETFA promotes the growth, sustainability and integrity of Canada’s ETF industry. It keeps investment professionals informed about ETF developments, educates investors about ETFs and their benefits, and debunks ETF myths.

CFA Societies Canada is a collaboration of the 12 Canadian CFA Institute member societies, representing over 21,000 CFA charter holders in Canada. Its mission is to lead the investment profession in Canada by advancing the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethics for the ultimate benefit of Canadian society.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the most influential accounting organizations in the world. As a non-regulatory body comprised of individual CPA members, CPA Canada supports the profession and represents Canadian CPAs at the national and international levels. Nationally, CPA Canada acts in the public interest to promote transparency in financial markets, prepares CPAs for a rapidly evolving business environment through extensive guidance and programming and contributes to standard setting and policy making. Globally, CPA Canada works together with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. Its dedicated efforts help shape public policy, influence regulatory frameworks and establish high professional standards that reflect the evolving needs of the accounting industry.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,100 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than US$4 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets. AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programs and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry. AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 250 members that manage US$2 trillion of private credit assets globally. AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialized educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors). AIMA was founded in 1990, with the AIMA Canada subsidiary formed in 2003.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes and empowers business and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

The Pension Investment Association of Canada (PIAC) has been the foremost voice for Canadian pension funds in matters related to pension investment and governance since 1977. PIAC is composed of over 130 of the largest pension plans in the country who manage over $3.5 trillion of assets on behalf of millions of Canadians. Its mission is to promote sound investment practices and good governance for the benefit of plan sponsors and beneficiaries.

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) represents over 300 asset management firms that manage more than $4 trillion in assets. Members are all fiduciaries managing investments in the best interests of their clients, which include private individuals, foundations, universities and pension plans. PMAC employs a collaborative information-sharing business model and advocates on behalf of its members on securities regulation and government policy matters. The association’s mission is to advocate the highest standards of unbiased portfolio management in the interest of investors served by members.

The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) empowers Canada’s investment industry. The association, formerly The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC), is the leading voice for the securities and investment management industry, which oversees approximately $4.5 trillion in assets for over 20 million investors and the Canadian capital markets. Our members–including investment fund managers, investment and mutual fund dealers, capital markets participants, and professional service providers–are committed to creating a resilient, innovative investment sector that fuels long-term economic growth and creates opportunities for all Canadians.

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