TORONTO, March  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI) (NYSE:RCI) (&#34;RCI&#34;) announced today that it has priced:  a U.S. public offering of US$750 million of 6.875% fixed-to-fixed rate

Rogers Communications Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of US$750 million Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes and Canadian Private Placement of Cdn$1.25 billion Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes

Rogers Communications Prices $2 Billion in Subordinated Notes Offerings

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>TORONTO, March  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI) (NYSE:RCI) (&amp;#34;RCI&amp;#34;) announced today that it has priced:  a U.S. public offering of US$750 million of 6.875% fixed-to-fixed rate</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Rogers Communications has priced a total of $2 billion in subordinated notes designed to refinance existing debt. This capital structure adjustment is expected to enhance RCI&#039;s financial stability and flexibility, which could lead to a better valuation moving forward.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>RCI priced US$750 million in subordinated notes due 2056.</li><li>A Canadian private placement generated $1.25 billion in additional subordinated notes.</li><li>Net proceeds will repay existing debt, improving financial flexibility.</li><li>Offerings expected to close on March 27, 2026.</li><li>Interest rates range: US Notes at 6.875%, Canadian Notes at 6.250%.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI)</strong>: RCI aims to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility through these notes.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>This event falls under Corporate Developments, focusing on RCI&#039;s capital management strategies to strengthen its balance sheet amid competitive pressures in the telecom industry.</p>
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    <ul><li>The issuance of subordinated notes reflects RCI&#039;s strategy to strengthen its balance sheet.</li><li>Repayment of debt could lead to interest savings, positively impacting cash flow.</li><li>Successful closing could boost investor confidence in RCI&#039;s financial health.</li><li>Interest rate levels may affect the broader bond market influencing RCI&#039;s stock performance.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>RCI&#039;s US Notes priced at 6.875% due 2056.</li><li>Canadian private placement raised $1.25 billion at 6.250% interest.</li><li>Proceeds will help refinance existing debt.</li><li>Offerings expected to close by March 27, 2026.</li><li>Total financing raised is approximately US$2 billion.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>RCI presents a buying opportunity as debt repayment enhances its financial position in the next quarter.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">TORONTO, March  24, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCI">RCI</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCI">RCI</a>) ("RCI") announced today that it has priced:</p>  <ul type="disc"><li style="text-align:justify;">a U.S. public offering of US$750 million of 6.875% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes due 2056 (the "US Notes"); and</li><li style="text-align:justify;">a Canadian private placement of $1.25 billion of 6.250% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes due 2056 (the "Cdn Notes" and, together with the US Notes, the "Notes").</li></ul>  <p align="justify">The net proceeds from the issuance of the US Notes and the issuance of the Cdn Notes will be approximately US$740 million and $1.24 billion, respectively. RCI expects to use the net proceeds from both offerings to repay certain outstanding indebtedness of RCI. The offering of the US Notes and the offering of the Cdn Notes are each expected to close on March 27, 2026.</p>  <p align="justify">The US Notes will be issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as part of an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-10. These documents are available at no charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at <a href="http://www.sec.gov" title="www.sec.gov">www.sec.gov</a>. A copy of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to the offering of the US Notes may also be obtained from RCI by contacting Investor Relations as described below. The US Notes are not being offered in Canada or to any resident of Canada.</p>  <p align="justify">The Cdn Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws in the United States and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Cdn Notes were offered exclusively to persons resident in a Canadian province, through a syndicate of agents on a private placement basis. The Cdn Notes will not be sold to investors outside of Canada.</p>  <p align="justify">This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About Rogers Communications Inc.:</strong><br></br>Rogers is Canada's communications, sports and entertainment company and its shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCI">RCI</a>) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RCI">RCI</a>). For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uAKH86N_UTXFPqAGlwxBvm4AjZqf91-NosMHhDMVpL-X3-Y17OPcxjTFBDSM-5oB0DPyAdd_ZomXKHqVmKNf_Q==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rogers.com</a> or <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Liror5kcS1QDXpLbzIQrGGECdxP4MjatKDayc4QjcaTtjxMsiulXXfQtwhhOkEIcQnmigutckNcesS-2PAPjULGeKWZK0oxWYwieUnXcdAtlxxXOA2v13g6DFsW9QZ8h50yvw8m_AMZie7UP5SfseA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">about.rogers.com/investor-relations.</a></p>  <p align="justify"><strong>Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br></br>This press release may include "forward‐looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking information"). RCI cautions that forward‐looking information is inherently subject to change and uncertainty and that actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. A comprehensive discussion of risks associated with forward-looking information can be found in RCI's public reports and filings, including the risks outlined in the section entitled "Risks and Uncertainties Affecting our Business" in its management's discussion and analysis of its audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is available under its profile at <a href="http://www.sedarplus.ca" title="www.sedarplus.ca">www.sedarplus.ca</a>, and are also available at <a href="http://www.sec.gov" title="www.sec.gov">www.sec.gov</a>, and in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the prospectus. RCI is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.</p>  <p><strong>For further information:</strong><br></br>Investor Relations<br></br>1-844-801-4792<br></br>investor.relations@rci.rogers.com</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTY3ODE4NiM3NTAyNTY2IzIxMjU5ODk="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MWM3ZGQ4MjMtOWJhNi00N2Q0LTk1NjctNjdhNGY2MjhiYTU1LTExMzc1NjAtMjAyNi0wMy0yNS1lbg==/tiny/Rogers-Communications-Investor.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/34058489-2174-4656-ba18-19568244314c"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/34058489-2174-4656-ba18-19568244314c/small/rogers-logo-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="150" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Rogers Communications has priced a total of $2 billion in subordinated notes designed to refinance existing debt. This capital structure adjustment is expected to enhance RCI's financial stability and flexibility, which could lead to a better valuation moving forward.

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Rogers Communications Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of US$750 million Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes and Canadian Private Placement of Cdn$1.25 billion Fixed-to-Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes

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