Supermicro Raises $2 Billion Via Private Convertible Debt With 35% Conversion Premium

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) announced Tuesday that it has priced the $2 billion convertible senior notes due 2030.

The stock recovered some losses Tuesday after a 9.7% fall on Monday, when the company announced its plans to raise $2 billion via debt by offering convertible senior notes due 2030.

The convertible senior notes offering triggered concerns over stock dilution when the debt is converted to stock. 

An additional $300 million will be available at the option of the initial purchasers within 13 days of issuance.

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The company had shared plans to privately negotiate capped call transactions alongside the pricing of its convertible notes to limit potential dilution for existing shareholders. It also said it looked to allocate part of the net proceeds to cover the cost of these transactions.

The “conversion premium” refers to the price the ...