Allegro MicroSystems Launches Primary Offering of Common Stock
Allegro MicroSystems (Nasdaq: ALGM), a leader in power and sensing solutions, has launched a primary offering of 25,000,000 common stock shares. The company may grant underwriters a 30-day option for an additional 3,750,000 shares. Proceeds will be used to repurchase shares from majority shareholder Sanken Electric Co., at the same price as the offering. Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Investment Bank are joint lead book-running managers, with PJT Partners as financial advisor. The offering is subject to market conditions and made through an effective shelf registration statement filed with the SEC.
Allegro MicroSystems (Nasdaq: ALGM), leader nelle soluzioni di potenza e sensori, ha lanciato un'offerta primaria di 25.000.000 azioni ordinarie. L'azienda potrebbe concedere agli underwriter un'opzione di 30 giorni per ulteriori 3.750.000 azioni. Il ricavato sarà utilizzato per riacquistare azioni dal socio di maggioranza Sanken Electric Co., allo stesso prezzo dell'offerta. Barclays, Morgan Stanley e UBS Investment Bank sono i principali gestori dell'offerta, con PJT Partners in qualità di consulente finanziario. L'offerta è soggetta a condizioni di mercato ed è effettuata attraverso una dichiarazione di registrazione efficace depositata presso la SEC.
Allegro MicroSystems (Nasdaq: ALGM), líder en soluciones de potencia y sensores, ha lanzado una oferta primaria de 25.000.000 de acciones ordinarias. La compañía puede otorgar a los suscriptores una opción de 30 días para 3.750.000 acciones adicionales. Los ingresos se utilizarán para recomprar acciones del accionista mayoritario Sanken Electric Co., al mismo precio que la oferta. Barclays, Morgan Stanley y UBS Investment Bank son los gestores principales de la oferta, con PJT Partners como asesor financiero. La oferta está sujeta a las condiciones del mercado y se realiza a través de una declaración de registro efectiva presentada ante la SEC.
알레그로 마이크로시스템즈 (Nasdaq: ALGM)는 전력 및 센싱 솔루션의 선두주자로서 25,000,000주에 달하는 보통주 공모를 시작했습니다. 회사는 인수인에게 추가로 3,750,000주에 대한 30일 옵션을 제공할 수 있습니다. 이 수익은 주주인 산켄 일렉트릭 주식회사로부터 주식을再구매하는 데 사용될 것입니다. 인수가는 제안과 같은 가격입니다. 바클레이즈, 모건 스탠리, UBS 투자은행이 공동 주관은행으로, PJT 파트너스가 재무 자문역을 맡고 있습니다. 이 공모는 시장 조건에 따라 다르며 SEC에 제출된 유효한 선등록 신고서를 통해 이루어집니다.
Allegro MicroSystems (Nasdaq: ALGM), un leader dans les solutions de puissance et de détection, a lancé une offre primaire de 25.000.000 d'actions ordinaires. L'entreprise peut accorder aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour 3.750.000 actions supplémentaires. Les recettes seront utilisées pour racheter des actions auprès de l'actionnaire majoritaire Sanken Electric Co., au même prix que l'offre. Barclays, Morgan Stanley et UBS Investment Bank sont les principaux managers de l'offre, avec PJT Partners comme conseiller financier. L'offre est soumise aux conditions du marché et effectuée par le biais d'une déclaration d'enregistrement efficace déposée auprès de la SEC.
Allegro MicroSystems (Nasdaq: ALGM), ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der Energie- und Sensortechnologien, hat ein erstes Angebot von 25.000.000 Stammaktien gestartet. Das Unternehmen könnte den Underwritern eine 30-tägige Option für zusätzlich 3.750.000 Aktien gewähren. Die Erlöse werden verwendet, um Aktien vom Hauptaktionär Sanken Electric Co., zu dem gleichen Preis wie das Angebot zurückzukaufen. Barclays, Morgan Stanley und UBS Investment Bank sind die Hauptbuchführer, während PJT Partners als Finanzberater fungiert. Das Angebot unterliegt den Marktbedingungen und erfolgt über eine wirksame Shelf-Registrierungserklärung, die bei der SEC eingereicht wurde.
- Potential to strengthen Allegro's capital structure
- Opportunity to diversify shareholder base by reducing majority shareholder's stake
- Engagement of reputable financial institutions as underwriters and advisors
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders' ownership
- Uncertainty regarding the offering's completion and final terms
- Use of proceeds primarily for share repurchase rather than business growth or operations
Allegro MicroSystems' decision to launch a primary offering of 25,000,000 shares of common stock, along with an additional 3,750,000 shares option, is a significant move. The primary purpose of this offering is to buy back shares from their majority shareholder, Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. This repurchase could be interpreted as Allegro aiming to reduce Sanken's control, potentially increasing market confidence in the company's independent growth prospects. Since the offering size and terms are subject to market conditions, the ultimate success will rely heavily on investor sentiment and overall market stability.
Additionally, the involvement of top-tier financial institutions like Barclays, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank as book-running managers signals a strong endorsement of the offering's credibility. PJT Partners acting as a financial advisor further adds to the operation’s legitimacy. Investors should watch the pricing of the offering and initial market reactions to gauge short-term impacts on Allegro's stock price. The successful completion of this offering would provide Allegro with significant capital, enhancing financial flexibility and potentially leading to strategic investments or debt reduction.
The launch of this primary stock offering by Allegro MicroSystems is particularly impactful in the context of the semiconductor industry. The offering reflects confidence in the current market demand for Allegro's power and sensing technology solutions. The repurchase of shares from Sanken Electric is noteworthy as it indicates a shift towards more autonomy for Allegro, which could be seen positively by investors looking for a clearer corporate structure and governance.
From a market perspective, this move may be aimed at capitalizing on current high valuations in the tech sector. The potential dilution of shares could be a concern for existing shareholders, but if the capital raised is utilized efficiently, the long-term benefits could outweigh the dilution impact. Investors should monitor how Allegro plans to deploy the funds raised post-repurchase, as effective utilization could drive growth and enhance shareholder value.
MANCHESTER, N.H., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced the launch of a primary offering of 25,000,000 shares of common stock. In addition, Allegro expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 shares of its common stock. Proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand or additional borrowings under Allegro’s term loan facility or revolving credit facility, will be used to repurchase shares from Allegro’s majority shareholder, Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. (“Sanken”) at a price per share equal to the price per share at which the underwriters will purchase shares of our common stock in the equity offering from Allegro. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, or when, the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
Barclays, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. PJT Partners is acting as financial advisor to Allegro.
This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 23, 2024. The shares of common stock will be offered only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus forming a part of the effective shelf registration statement. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and the documents incorporated by reference in that registration statement, as well as the prospectus supplement related to this offering.
Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement related to this offering and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained from Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone (toll-free): (888) 603-5847 or by emailing: barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, New York, New York 10014, or by emailing: prospectus@morganstanley.com; or UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, by telephone: (888) 827-7275 or by emailing: ol-prospectusrequest@ubs.com. You may also obtain these and the other documents referred to above for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Allegro MicroSystems
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (“ICs”) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies in the automotive and industrial markets. Allegro’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the electrification of vehicles, automotive ADAS safety features, automation for Industry 4.0 and power-saving technologies for data centers and clean energy applications.
About Sanken
Sanken’s mission as a company is to provide optimal solutions in the broad and expansive field of electricity and electronics with semiconductors, its core business, power electronics and peripheral fields. Sanken provides products globally for the increasingly electrified automotive industry, as well as for white goods and industrial equipment, which are becoming more energy efficient as demand for electricity increases. Sanken Electric works to constantly innovate its technological capabilities and provides products of assured quality to help solve global environmental and social issues and further develop industry, the economy and culture.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected sale of common stock in the offering and the repurchase of shares from Sanken, each as described above. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the prospectus supplement related to this offering, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2024, filed with the SEC on May 23, 2024, and our other filings with the SEC, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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