Seagate Finalizes $600M Exchangeable Note Exchange, Issuing 5.95M Shares

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Seagate Technology Holdings plc has completed the exchange of $600 million in exchangeable senior notes, resulting in the issuance of 5.95 million ordinary shares and a cash payment.

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• Exchange of Notes Completed

  Seagate finalized the exchange of $600 million principal amount of 3.50% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2028, as previously announced on February 12, 2026.

• Significant Share Issuance

  The company issued 5,952,309 ordinary shares as part of the consideration for the exchange, alongside approximately $599.2 million in cash.

• Debt Reduction and Dilution

  The transaction reduces outstanding debt but results in notable dilution for existing shareholders due to the substantial equity component.

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This 8-K announces the completion of a previously disclosed privately negotiated exchange of $600 million in exchangeable senior notes. While the transaction reduces the company's debt, it involved the issuance of approximately 5.95 million ordinary shares, which represents a substantial dilution to existing shareholders. The consideration for the notes included both cash and a significant equity component, impacting the company's capital structure by reducing debt but increasing the share count.