Wolfspeed Closes $475.9M Private Placement, Reduces Debt by $97M & Lowers Annual Interest Expense by $62M

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Wolfspeed, Inc. announced the closing of its $475.9 million private placement of convertible notes, common stock, and pre-funded warrants, which enabled a $97 million reduction in total debt and an expected $62 million decrease in annual interest expense.

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• Private Placement Closing

  Wolfspeed closed a $475.9 million private placement, including $379 million in 3.5% Convertible 1.5 Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031 and $96.9 million from the sale of 3,250,030 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares.

• Premium Pricing Achieved

  The common stock was priced at $18.458 per share, and the convertible notes had an initial conversion price of approximately $20.14 per share, both representing a premium over the stock's closing price of $16.78 on March 18, 2026.

• Debt Reduction & Interest Savings

  The aggregate gross proceeds of $475.9 million were used to redeem an equivalent amount of existing Senior Secured Notes, leading to a net reduction of total debt by approximately $97 million and an expected annual interest expense savings of $62 million.

• Balance Sheet Strengthening

  This refinancing significantly improves the company's financial position and liquidity, with a reported cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments balance of approximately $1.0 billion.

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This filing marks the successful closing of a substantial refinancing and capital raise for Wolfspeed, following its announcement on March 19, 2026. The company issued $379 million in convertible notes and $96.9 million from the sale of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Notably, both the common stock and the convertible notes were priced at a premium to the market price on March 18, 2026, signaling strong investor confidence. The aggregate proceeds of $475.9 million were used to redeem an equivalent amount of existing Senior Secured Notes, resulting in a net reduction of total debt by approximately $97 million and a significant expected reduction in annual interest expense by $62 million. This transaction substantially strengthens Wolfspeed's balance sheet and improves its financial runway, which is critical for a company that recently underwent a financial restructuring.