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PINTEREST, INC. (PINS): debt financing — Pinterest secures $1B strategic investment from Elliott; authorizes $3.5B share repurchase program
PINTEREST, INC.
- Elliott invests $1B in 1.75% convertible notes due 2031; initial conversion price $22.72 per share (30% premium).
- Board authorizes new $3.5B share repurchase program, replacing prior program; $473M repurchased YTD.
- Pinterest enters $1B accelerated share repurchase with Goldman Sachs; expects initial delivery of ~80% of shares.
- Near-term total repurchases in H1 2026 expected to be ~$2.0B including ASR, intended open-market buys, and YTD.
- Marc Steinberg (Elliott partner) continues on board; Elliott subject to 2-year lock-up and standstill.