VIAVI Solutions Finalizes $500M Stock Offering at $45.00/Share to Repay Debt

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VIAVI Solutions has finalized a $500 million public stock offering at $45.00 per share, a discount to recent trading prices, to repay $450 million of its Term Loan B debt.

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• Public Stock Offering Finalized

  VIAVI Solutions is offering 11,111,111 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $45.00 per share, totaling approximately $500 million in gross proceeds. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 1,666,666 shares.

• Pricing at a Discount

  The offering price of $45.00 per share represents a discount compared to the closing price of $49.75 on May 18, 2026, the day prior to the prospectus supplement date.

• Share Dilution

  The offering will result in a dilution of approximately 4.75% of outstanding shares, potentially increasing to 5.46% if the underwriters fully exercise their option to purchase additional shares.

• Debt Repayment

  The company intends to use the estimated net proceeds of $484.4 million (up to $557.2 million with the option) primarily to repay the $450 million aggregate principal amount of its Term Loan B, improving its balance sheet.

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VIAVI Solutions has finalized the terms of its public offering, selling 11,111,111 shares of common stock at $45.00 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,666,666 shares. This offering is priced at a discount to the stock's closing price of $49.75 on May 18, 2026, and will result in approximately 4.75% dilution (up to 5.46% if the underwriters' option is fully exercised). The company intends to use the net proceeds, estimated at $484.4 million (up to $557.2 million with the option), primarily to repay the $450 million aggregate principal amount of its Term Loan B, which will significantly reduce its outstanding debt.