---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-058988"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CRNC"
cik: "0001768267"
company_name: "Cerence Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-26T12:00:01+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-26T12:05:46.824793+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cerence repurchases $10M of 1.50% convertible notes due 2028 at 92.75% of par

## Summary
- Repurchased $10M aggregate principal of 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028.
- Cash repurchase price of 92.75% of principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
- Repurchased notes to be canceled, reducing outstanding debt.
- Transactions privately negotiated with certain holders on August 25, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-058988
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CRNC
- cik: 0001768267
- company_name: Cerence Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-26T12:00:01+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1768267/000162828026058988/0001628280-26-058988-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1768267/000162828026058988/crnc-20260825.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001628280-26-058988.txt

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