BWX Technologies issues $1.25 billion of 0% convertible notes due 2030
BWX Technologies issued $1.25 billion of 0% convertible senior notes due November 1, 2030, including a $150 million option the initial purchasers exercised in full. The company plans to use part of the net proceeds to repay $830.8 million under its existing credit facility and $116.1 million to fund capped call transactions, which are intended to reduce potential dilution from conversions.
Key points
- Notes issued November 10, 2025: $1.25 billion total, including an additional $150 million exercised November 6, 2025
- Initial conversion price of approximately $262.51 per share, a premium of about 32.5% to the $198.12 last reported sale price on November 5, 2025
- Planned use of proceeds: about $830.8 million to repay the existing credit facility and about $116.1 million for capped call transactions
- Company may not redeem the notes before November 6, 2028; the notes mature November 1, 2030
The filing
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