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title: "Wolfspeed Secures $379 Million Convertible Notes and $96.9 Million Equity to Refinance 2030 Debt"
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description: "Wolfspeed has secured $379 million in 3.5% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2031 and $96.9 million through a private equity placement to refinance its 2030 debt. The financing aims to enhance liquidity and support the redemption of approximately $475.9 million in senior secured notes due 2030. The transactions are expected to close on March 26, 2026, and include registration rights for investors."
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# Wolfspeed Secures $379 Million Convertible Notes and $96.9 Million Equity to Refinance 2030 Debt

Wolfspeed announced multiple private financing agreements to strengthen its balance sheet and refinance near-term debt. The company priced $379.0 million of 3.5% Convertible 1.5 Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031, guaranteed by Wolfspeed Texas and secured by substantially all assets, with an initial conversion price of $20.14 per share. In a concurrent equity private placement, Wolfspeed will raise approximately $96.9 million through 3,250,030 common shares and pre-funded warrants for up to 2,000,000 shares. Proceeds from these transactions are expected to help redeem approximately $475.9 million of senior secured notes due 2030, with closings targeted for March 26, 2026.

**Agreement 1: Wolfspeed Prices $379 Million 3.5% Convertible 1.5-Lien Notes Due 2031**

-   **Agreement type**: Convertible 1.5-lien senior secured notes due 2031 (3.5%)
-   **Counterparty**: Investor Parties; Wolfspeed Texas (guarantor)
-   **Signed / Effective**: Mar 19 2026 / Mar 26 2026
-   **Duration / Termination**: Until 2031 maturity
-   **Reason**: Refinance 2030 senior secured notes and enhance liquidity

**Agreement 2: Wolfspeed Raises $96.9 Million via Private Equity and Pre-Funded Warrants**

-   **Agreement type**: Private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants
-   **Counterparty**: Certain Investors
-   **Signed / Effective**: Mar 19 2026 / Mar 26 2026
-   **Duration / Termination**: At will
-   **Reason**: Support debt redemption and balance sheet flexibility

**Agreement 3: Wolfspeed Grants Registration Rights for Private Placement Securities**

-   **Agreement type**: Registration Rights Agreement for resale of shares and warrant shares
-   **Counterparty**: Equity Securities Investors
-   **Signed / Effective**: Mar 19 2026 / Mar 26 2026
-   **Duration / Termination**: Until no registrable securities remain
-   **Reason**: Provide liquidity to investors in private placements

Original SEC Filing: WOLFSPEED, INC. \[ WOLF \] - 8-K - Mar. 19, 2026

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