debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
Seagate issues $1.3B of 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2028; refinances debt
Seagate Technology Holdings plc
- Seagate HDD Cayman priced $1.3B aggregate of 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2028; up to $200M additional over-allotment.
- Notes exchangeable at 12.1253 shares per $1,000 principal (initial exchange price ~$82.47, 30% premium to Sept 7 close of $63.44).
- Capped call transactions entered with cap price $107.8480/share to reduce potential dilution upon exchange.
- Net proceeds of ~$1.1B ($1.3B with over-allotment) will repay existing term loans and senior notes; balance for general corporate.
- Sale expected to close September 13, 2023; notes guaranteed by Seagate and Seagate Technology Unlimited Company.