Granite Construction to Offer $600M Senior Notes to Redeem $827M Convertible Debt

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Granite Construction announced a $600 million private offering of senior notes to refinance its $827.3 million convertible senior notes due 2028, a strategic move to manage its capital structure.

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• New Debt Offering Announced

  Granite Construction plans a $600 million private offering of senior notes due 2034.

• Convertible Debt Redemption

  The proceeds from the new offering will primarily be used to redeem all $827.3 million of outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028.

• Capped Call Transactions Unwound

  The company expects to receive approximately $160 million from unwinding capped call transactions related to the 2028 Notes, contributing to the redemption funds.

• Potential Share Settlement for Old Notes

  While primarily cash, some conversion consideration for the 2028 Notes may be settled in shares of common stock, managing potential dilution from the existing convertible debt.

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Granite Construction is undertaking a significant capital structure reorganization, especially notable as the stock trades near its 52-week high. The company plans to issue $600 million in new senior notes to fund the redemption and conversion settlement of its $827.3 million outstanding 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028. This move aims to manage the company's convertible debt obligations, which could otherwise lead to substantial equity dilution if the stock price continues to rise. The company also expects to receive approximately $160 million from unwinding related capped call transactions, which will contribute to the cash needed for the redemption. While the new offering increases debt, it addresses a major convertible liability and provides financial flexibility.