debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.65
MKS Instruments prices $1.2B 1.25% convertible notes due 2030; upsized from $1.0B
MKS INC
- $1.2B aggregate principal of 1.25% convertible senior notes due 2030; initial purchasers can buy additional $200M.
- Initial conversion price ~$154.32/share (30% premium over May 13 close of $118.71).
- Net proceeds ~$1.1777B; $143.5M for capped calls; remainder to repay ~$1.034B First Lien term loan.
- Entered capped call transactions with option counterparties; cap price $237.42/share.
- Offering expected to close May 16, 2024; notes unsecured, interest payable semi-annually.