Borr Drilling Prices $260M Convertible Notes at Significant Premium to Market

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Borr Drilling announced the pricing of its $260 million convertible senior notes offering, featuring an initial conversion price substantially above the current market price, with proceeds earmarked for debt refinancing and general corporate purposes.

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• Pricing of Convertible Senior Notes

  Borr Drilling priced $260 million in 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $40 million.

• Premium Conversion Price

  The notes are convertible at an initial price of approximately $8.00 per common share, a significant premium compared to the current stock price of $5.50.

• Debt Refinancing and General Corporate Purposes

  Proceeds will be used to repurchase $195.2 million of existing convertible bonds due 2028 for $224.5 million (including accrued interest) and for general corporate purposes.

• Finalizes Prior Offering Announcement

  This filing finalizes the terms and pricing of the proposed offering announced on April 14, 2026.

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Borr Drilling has finalized the terms for a substantial capital raise, pricing $260 million in convertible senior notes. The key positive aspect is the initial conversion price of $8.00 per share, which represents a significant premium over the current stock price of $5.50. This suggests institutional confidence in the company's future stock performance. The proceeds will be primarily used to repurchase existing convertible bonds due 2028, effectively refinancing debt and extending maturities, which strengthens the balance sheet. While convertible notes introduce potential future dilution, the premium conversion price mitigates immediate concerns and indicates favorable terms for the company.