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RBC Bearings issues $460M mandatory convertible preferred and 3.45M common shares for Dodge acquisition
RBC Bearings INC
- Issued 4.6M shares of 5.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock at $100 liquidation preference, raising $460M.
- Issued 3.45M shares of common stock in a public offering, including 450K shares from over-allotment option.
- Credit agreement amended to permit up to $600M in senior unsecured notes and $1.15B in mandatory convertible preferred stock.
- Proceeds will fund pending acquisition of ABB's Dodge Mechanical Power Transmission business and related fees.
- If Dodge acquisition does not close by Jan 26, 2022, mandatory convertible preferred stock may be redeemed.