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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
December 5, 2024
GoDaddy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-36904
46-5769934
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
Tempe
Arizona
85281
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(480) 505-8800
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareGDDYNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 8.01    Other Events
Credit Agreement Refinancing
On December 5, 2024, GoDaddy Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC and GD Finance Co, LLC (together with Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC, the “Borrowers”) allocated a $1,463 million tranche (the “Replacement Term Loans”) of term loans maturing in 2029, the proceeds of which will be used to refinance all outstanding Tranche B-6 Term Loans under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2017 (as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of November 22, 2017, as further amended by the Joinder and Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2019, as further amended by Amendment No. 3, dated as of October 3, 2019, as further amended by the Joinder and Fourth Amendment Agreement, dated as of August 10, 2020, as further amended by the Fifth Amendment Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2021, as further amended by the Joinder and Sixth Amendment Agreement, dated as of November 10, 2022, as further amended by the Seventh Amendment Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2023, as further amended by the Eighth Amendment Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2023, as further amended by the Ninth Amendment Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2023, as further amended by the Tenth Amendment Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2024, as further amended by the Eleventh Amendment Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2024 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, refinanced or replaced from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Borrowers, Desert Newco, LLC, the lending institutions from time to time party thereto, and Royal Bank of Canada as the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Swingline Lender and a Letter of Credit Issuer (such refinancing, the “Term Loan Refinancing”). Capitalized terms used herein, but not otherwise defined herein are as defined in the Credit Agreement.

The foregoing transactions are subject to conditions and are anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, there can be no assurance that the Borrowers will be able to successfully complete the transactions, on the terms described above, or at all.

The foregoing is qualified by reference to the press release that is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The foregoing may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our financing plans and the details thereof, including the proposed use of proceeds therefrom, the expected timing of the Credit Agreement Refinancing with the Replacement Term Loans and the ability to close such transactions. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “predicts,” “goals,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “target,” “commit,” “forecast,” “tracking,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions, and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, should or will be achieved, received or taken or will occur or result, and similar such expressions also identify forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are provided for the purpose of providing additional information about such expectations and beliefs and readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company’s most recent annual and quarterly reports and detailed from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which risks and uncertainties are incorporated herein by reference.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)    Exhibits
Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GODADDY INC.
Date: December 5, 2024/s/ Mark McCaffrey
Mark McCaffrey
Chief Financial Officer



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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news release
GoDaddy Inc. Announces Refinancing of Tranche B-6 Loans

TEMPE, Ariz., December 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) announced Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC and GD Finance Co, LLC (together with Go Daddy Operating Company, LLC, the “Borrowers”) allocated a $1,463 million tranche (the “Replacement Term Loans”) of term loans maturing in 2029, the proceeds of which will be used to refinance all outstanding Tranche B-6 Term Loans under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2017 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, refinanced or replaced from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Borrowers, Desert Newco, LLC, the lenders and the other parties thereto (such refinancing, the “Term Loan Refinancing”). Capitalized terms used herein, but not otherwise defined herein are as defined in the Credit Agreement.

The foregoing transactions are subject to conditions and are anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, there can be no assurance that the Borrowers will be able to successfully complete the transactions, on the terms described above, or at all.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo™, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping them to get their idea online in minutes, drive traffic and boost sales. GoDaddy's expert guides are available 24/7 to provide assistance. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our financing plans and the details thereof, including the proposed use of proceeds therefrom, the expected timing of the Term Loan Refinancing with the Replacement Term Loans and the ability to close such transaction. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “predicts,” “goals,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,”


“estimates,” “potential,” “target,” “commit,” “forecast,” “tracking,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions, and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, should or will be achieved, received or taken or will occur or result, and similar such expressions also identify forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are provided for the purpose of providing additional information about such expectations and beliefs and readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in GoDaddy Inc.’s (the “Company”) most recent annual and quarterly reports and detailed from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which risks and uncertainties are incorporated herein by reference.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.

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Contacts

Investors:
Christie Masoner
investors@godaddy.com

Media:
Kristy Nicholas
pr@godaddy.com

Source: GoDaddy Inc.



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