Avnet sells $650 million of 1.75% convertible notes due 2030, buys back $100 million of stock
Avnet issued $650.0 million of 1.75% convertible senior notes due September 1, 2030, including a $100.0 million option exercised in full by the initial purchasers. About $100.0 million of net proceeds funded a repurchase of approximately 1.92 million common shares, and the remainder will repay part of the revolving credit facility. Shareholders face potential dilution if the notes convert, with an initial conversion price of approximately $70.27 per share.
Key points
- Issued $650.0 million of 1.75% convertible senior notes due September 1, 2030, on September 5, 2025; net proceeds were approximately $632.8 million
- About $100.0 million of proceeds repurchased approximately 1.92 million common shares concurrently with pricing
- Initial conversion price is approximately $70.27 per share; the stock's last reported sale price on September 2, 2025 was $52.05
- Holders can require repurchase on September 1, 2028; the company may redeem on or after September 8, 2028 under certain conditions
The filing
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