---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-238116"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WOLF"
cik: "0000895419"
company_name: "WOLFSPEED, INC."
filed_at: "2024-10-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T14:15:00.447085+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Wolfspeed amends Renesas deposit agreement to allow PIK interest, liens for CHIPS Act grants

## Summary
- Amendment permits paying accrued interest in kind (PIK) at 15% annual rate instead of cash, adding to principal.
- Wolfspeed may grant liens on certain Siler City, NC assets in connection with CHIPS Act disbursements.
- Company may elect to pay portion of interest on senior secured notes in-kind under certain limitations.
- Amendment dated October 15, 2024; filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-238116
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WOLF
- cik: 0000895419
- company_name: WOLFSPEED, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-10-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895419/000119312524238116/0001193125-24-238116-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895419/000119312524238116/d878067d8k.htm

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