debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
WEC Energy Group prices $1.5B in convertible notes at 4.375% in two tranches due 2027 and 2029
WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC.
- Priced $750M of 4.375% convertible senior notes due 2027 and $750M due 2029; overallotment option up to $112.5M each.
- Conversion rate initially 10.1243 shares per $1,000 principal, premium ~20% above May 22 closing price of ~$82.31.
- Interest paid semiannually at 4.375%; notes are senior unsecured obligations; closing expected May 28, 2024.
- Net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of short-term debt.