AST SpaceMobile Completes $614M Equity Offering to Fund Debt Repurchase

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This 8-K confirms the completion of a significant balance sheet restructuring for AST SpaceMobile, Inc. The company finalized its previously announced registered direct equity offerings, raising approximately $614.2 million by issuing 6.34 million shares at $96.92 per share. These proceeds, combined with cash on hand, were used to repurchase $296.5 million in principal amount of existing convertible notes for a total cash outlay of $614.2 million. While the transaction reduces future debt obligations and potential dilution from the repurchased notes, it introduces immediate dilution from the new equity, representing a substantial capital raise. Notably, the equity offering was priced at a premium to the current stock price, indicating strong investor demand for the new shares.

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• Equity Offering Finalized

  The company completed registered direct offerings of 6,337,964 shares of Class A common stock at $96.92 per share, raising approximately $614.2 million. These offerings closed on February 20 and February 23, 2026.

• Convertible Note Repurchase Completed

  AST SpaceMobile repurchased $46.5 million principal of 4.25% convertible notes and $250.0 million principal of 2.375% convertible notes, totaling $296.5 million in principal. The aggregate cash repurchase price was approximately $614.2 million.

• Balance Sheet Restructuring

  The proceeds from the equity offerings, along with cash on hand, were used to fund the repurchase of the existing convertible notes, effectively converting a portion of the company's debt into equity.

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This 8-K confirms the completion of a significant balance sheet restructuring for AST SpaceMobile, Inc. The company finalized its previously announced registered direct equity offerings, raising approximately $614.2 million by issuing 6.34 million shares at $96.92 per share. These proceeds, combined with cash on hand, were used to repurchase $296.5 million in principal amount of existing convertible notes for a total cash outlay of $614.2 million. While the transaction reduces future debt obligations and potential dilution from the repurchased notes, it introduces immediate dilution from the new equity, representing a substantial capital raise. Notably, the equity offering was priced at a premium to the current stock price, indicating strong investor demand for the new shares.