GameStop to exchange $1.4 billion of convertible notes for common stock
GameStop agreed on August 2, 2026 to exchange about $1.4 billion of its convertible senior notes held by a limited number of institutional holders for Class A common stock, with no cash proceeds to the company. The exchange would reduce long-term debt by about $1.4 billion, but the number of new shares is not yet set and will issue to holders in a private placement, which could dilute existing shareholders.
Key points
- Exchange covers about $400 million of 2030 Notes and $1.0 billion of 2032 Notes; about $1.1 billion of 2030 Notes and $1.7 billion of 2032 Notes remain outstanding after closing.
- Share count depends on the average volume-weighted average price over a 35 trading day period starting August 3, 2026, subject to a per share price floor.
- Closing is expected on or about September 23, 2026, and either party may terminate if it has not closed by September 30, 2026.
- Noteholders may buy, sell or hedge GameStop shares during the process, which could move the stock price.
The filing
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