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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE)

Backblaze issues $201.25 million of 0% convertible notes due 2031

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing Written later

Backblaze issued $201.25 million of 0.00% convertible senior notes maturing August 15, 2031, including the full $26.25 million option exercised by the initial purchasers. The notes can convert into cash, Class A common stock, or both at the company's election, at about $21.94 per share, a 30% premium to the $16.88 closing price on August 19, 2026. The new debt could dilute existing shareholders if converted, though the company also bought capped call transactions, at a cost of about $17.5 million, that are intended to reduce that dilution.

Key points

  • Notes totaling $201.25 million were issued August 24, 2026, including the $26.25 million option exercised in full.
  • Initial conversion price is about $21.94 per share, a 30% premium to the $16.88 closing price on August 19, 2026.
  • Capped call transactions cost about $17.5 million, with a cap price of $33.76 per share.
  • The revolving credit facility rose from $20 million to $50 million and its maturity was extended from June 4, 2028 to April 30, 2030.

The filing

CompanyBackblaze, Inc. (BLZE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 24, 2026, 4:43 PM ET
Accession number0001140361-26-034200

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement2.03 New Direct Financial Obligation3.02 Unregistered Equity Sale8.01 Other Events

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 10:08 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 24, 2026.

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