Oracle Closes $5 Billion Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock Offering
Summary
Oracle announced the closing of its $5 billion offering of 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which will convert into common shares by January 2029.
Key Events
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Offering Closed
Oracle completed its $5 billion offering of 100 million depositary shares, representing 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, which closed on February 5, 2026.
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Mandatory Conversion Terms
The preferred stock will mandatorily convert into common shares by January 15, 2029, at a rate determined by the common stock's market value, with an initial conversion price of $160.06 per common share, which is above the current stock price.
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Capital Raise for General Purposes
The offering provides approximately $4.95 billion in net proceeds, intended for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, debt repayment, future investments or acquisitions, and potential dividends or share repurchases.
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Definitive Agreements Filed
The company filed the Underwriting Agreement, Certificate of Designations, and Deposit Agreement, formally establishing the terms and rights of the preferred stock.
Analysis
This 8-K filing confirms the completion of Oracle's $5 billion offering of 6.50% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, following the finalization of terms disclosed in recent filings. The offering, which closed on February 5, 2026, provides substantial capital for general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment and acquisitions. While the mandatory conversion of these preferred shares into common stock by January 2029 will result in dilution for existing shareholders, the conversion mechanism's initial price is set above the current stock price, indicating a relatively favorable structure for the company. This event is part of a broader capital raise strategy, including a concurrent $25 billion debt offering, signaling a significant financial restructuring and bolstering of the company's balance sheet.
At the time of this filing, ORCL was trading at $136.45 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $392B. The 52-week trading range was $118.86 to $345.72. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.