debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Southern Company prices $1.45B 3.25% convertible notes due 2028; upsized by $200M
SOUTHERN CO
- $1.45B aggregate principal of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due June 15, 2028, upsized $200M from prior announcement.
- Initial conversion price ~$113.54/share, representing a ~25% premium over May 20 closing price of common stock.
- Net proceeds ~$1.44B; $1.25B used to repurchase ~$781.6M of Series 2023A and ~$328.1M of Series 2024A convertible notes.
- Remaining proceeds to repay commercial paper and for general corporate purposes.
- Closing expected May 23, 2025; initial purchasers have 13-day option for additional $200M of notes.
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