Wolfspeed Finalizes $476M Capital Raise, Reduces Senior Debt Post-Bankruptcy

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Wolfspeed finalized a $475.9 million capital raise through convertible notes and an equity offering, using the proceeds to reduce senior secured debt, a key step in strengthening its balance sheet post-bankruptcy.

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• Finalizes $475.9M Capital Raise

  Wolfspeed completed a capital raise consisting of $379.0 million from 3.5% Convertible 1.5 Lien Senior Secured Notes and $96.9 million from a private placement of 3,250,030 common shares and 2,000,000 pre-funded warrants. The convertible notes were issued at a conversion premium of 20% over the March 18, 2026 stock price.

• Significant Debt Reduction

  The aggregate proceeds from these offerings were used to repurchase $475.9 million of New Senior Secured Notes, including a make-whole premium, substantially reducing the company's senior debt obligations.

• Potential Share Dilution

  The issuance of 3,250,030 shares and 2,000,000 pre-funded warrants represents a potential dilution of approximately 10.86% based on current shares outstanding.

• Q3 Fiscal 2026 Financials Reported

  The accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 29, 2026, reported a 19% decline in net revenue to $150.2 million and a gross loss of $40.0 million, but an improved net loss of $119.9 million compared to the prior year period.

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This prospectus supplement finalizes the terms of a substantial capital raise, which is a critical step for Wolfspeed following its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2025. The company successfully secured $379.0 million through 1.5L Convertible Notes and an additional $96.9 million from an equity and pre-funded warrant offering. These proceeds, totaling $475.9 million, were strategically used to repurchase $475.9 million of New Senior Secured Notes, significantly reducing the company's senior debt and strengthening its balance sheet. While the equity and warrant issuance introduces potential dilution of approximately 10.86% to existing shareholders, the ability to raise such a substantial amount of capital, with the convertible notes priced at a premium to the market price at the time of the offering (March 18, 2026), demonstrates investor confidence and provides crucial liquidity and financial stability. The accompanying Q3 fiscal 2026 results, while showing a revenue decline and continued gross losses, also reflect an improved net loss and overall liquidity, providing a more stable foundation post-restructuring.