TeraWulf Inc. Announces Closing of $500 Million 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes Offering
TeraWulf has completed a private placement of $500 million in 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 to qualified institutional buyers. The company implemented capped call transactions with a cap price of $12.80 and repurchased $115 million of its common stock. The net proceeds of approximately $487.1 million will be allocated as follows: $60 million for capped call transactions, $115 million for stock repurchases, and the remainder for general corporate purposes, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, and data center infrastructure expansion.
TeraWulf ha completato un collocamento privato di 500 milioni di dollari in Note Convertibili Senior a lungo termine con un tasso del 2,75% scadenza 2030 per investitori istituzionali qualificati. L'azienda ha attuato operazioni di capped call con un prezzo limite di 12,80 dollari e ha riacquistato 115 milioni di dollari delle sue azioni ordinarie. I proventi netti di circa 487,1 milioni di dollari saranno destinati come segue: 60 milioni di dollari per le operazioni di capped call, 115 milioni di dollari per il riacquisto di azioni e il resto per scopi aziendali generali, inclusi capitale circolante, acquisizioni strategiche ed espansione dell'infrastruttura dei data center.
TeraWulf ha completado una colocación privada de 500 millones de dólares en Notas Senior Convertibles del 2,75% con vencimiento en 2030, dirigida a compradores institucionales calificados. La compañía implementó transacciones de capped call con un precio máximo de 12,80 dólares y recompró 115 millones de dólares de sus acciones ordinarias. Los ingresos netos de aproximadamente 487,1 millones de dólares se destinarán de la siguiente manera: 60 millones de dólares para transacciones de capped call, 115 millones de dólares para la recompra de acciones, y el resto para propósitos corporativos generales, incluyendo capital de trabajo, adquisiciones estratégicas y expansión de la infraestructura de centros de datos.
TeraWulf는 5억 달러의 2.75% 전환 선순위 노트를 2030년 만기 조건으로 자격을 갖춘 기관 투자자에게 사모 배정했습니다. 회사는 12.80 달러의 한도가 있는 capped call 거래를 시행했고, 1억 1500만 달러의 자사 주식을 재매입했습니다. 순수익 약 4억 8710만 달러는 다음과 같이 배분될 예정입니다: 6000만 달러는 capped call 거래에, 1억 1500만 달러는 주식 재매입에, 나머지는 일반 기업 목적, 즉 운영 자본, 전략적 인수 및 데이터 센터 인프라 확장에 사용됩니다.
TeraWulf a réalisé un placement privé de 500 millions de dollars en Obligations Convertibles Senior à 2,75% arrivant à échéance en 2030 pour des acheteurs institutionnels qualifiés. L'entreprise a mis en œuvre des transactions de capped call avec un prix plafond de 12,80 dollars et a racheté 115 millions de dollars de ses actions ordinaires. Les produits nets d'environ 487,1 millions de dollars seront affectés comme suit : 60 millions de dollars pour les transactions de capped call, 115 millions de dollars pour les rachats d'actions, et le reste pour des fins d'entreprise générales, y compris le fonds de roulement, les acquisitions stratégiques et l'expansion des infrastructures des centres de données.
TeraWulf hat eine Privatplatzierung von 500 Millionen Dollar in 2,75% konvertierbaren Senior Notes mit Fälligkeit im Jahr 2030 für qualifizierte institutionelle Käufer abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen hat capped call-Transaktionen mit einem Höchstpreis von 12,80 Dollar durchgeführt und 115 Millionen Dollar seiner Stammaktien zurückgekauft. Die Nettoerlöse von etwa 487,1 Millionen Dollar werden wie folgt verwendet: 60 Millionen Dollar für capped call-Transaktionen, 115 Millionen Dollar für den Rückkauf von Aktien und der Rest für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke, einschließlich Betriebskapital, strategische Akquisitionen und den Ausbau der Rechenzentrumsinfrastruktur.
- Secured $500 million in convertible notes financing
- Implemented capped call transactions to minimize dilution
- Initiated $115 million share repurchase program
- Generated $487.1 million in net proceeds for expansion and operations
- Potential future dilution from convertible notes
- Increased debt obligations with 2.75% interest rate
- Additional financial leverage on balance sheet
Insights
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The net proceeds of
The strategic allocation of capital towards data center infrastructure expansion is particularly noteworthy in the high-performance computing (HPC) sector. This funding enables TeraWulf to accelerate its zero-carbon energy infrastructure deployment, a critical differentiator in the increasingly ESG-conscious digital infrastructure market. The ability to fund both strategic acquisitions and organic growth provides operational flexibility to capitalize on market opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
EASTON, Md., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of vertically integrated, next-generation digital infrastructure powered by predominantly zero-carbon energy, today completed its previously announced offering of
In conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into capped call transactions with a cap price of
The table below illustrates the potential net dilution expectations from the overall transaction.
The net proceeds from the sale of the Convertible Notes were approximately
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