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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), a $11.5 billion market cap company specializing in cybersecurity and cloud computing, announced today its intention to offer $1.35 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2033, targeting qualified institutional buyers. The offering is contingent on market conditions and other factors. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong financial health score of 2.2, suggesting a solid foundation for this debt offering.
The notes will be senior unsecured obligations, with semi-annual interest payments starting November 15, 2025, and maturing on May 15, 2033, unless repurchased or converted earlier. Akamai will also provide initial purchasers an option to buy up to an additional $202.5 million in notes under the same terms.
Akamai has outlined several uses for the net proceeds from the offering. Approximately $250 million will go towards repaying existing borrowings under its senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Another portion will be allocated to repay, at maturity or upon earlier conversion, some of its $1.15 billion 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due on September 1, 2027.
Furthermore, about $275 million of the proceeds are earmarked for repurchasing Akamai’s common stock from note purchasers in privately-negotiated transactions at a price expected to match the stock’s closing price on the offering’s pricing date. This aligns with management’s aggressive share buyback strategy, as highlighted by InvestingPro analysis, which shows the company maintaining a high shareholder yield.
Akamai also plans to enter into convertible note hedge and warrant transactions. The hedge transactions aim to minimize potential dilution from the note conversion or to offset cash payments required upon conversion. The warrants could have a dilutive effect if Akamai’s stock price exceeds the strike price, unless settled in cash.
The offering and related transactions may influence Akamai’s common stock market price. The Option Counterparties may engage in various derivative transactions and secondary market activities that could affect the stock’s price, potentially impacting holders’ conversion decisions.
This proposed offering and the securities involved, including any common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and will not be offered or sold in the U.S. without registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
The press release includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, and there is no guarantee that the offering will be completed as anticipated or at all.
This news summary is based on a press release statement from Akamai Technologies, Inc. With 12 analysts recently revising earnings estimates upward and the company currently trading below its Fair Value according to InvestingPro analysis, investors seeking deeper insights can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers, covering detailed financial analysis and growth prospects for AKAM.
In other recent news, Akamai Technologies reported its Q1 2025 earnings, exceeding Wall Street expectations with a non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.70, surpassing the forecasted $1.57. The company’s revenue reached $1.02 billion, slightly above the anticipated $1.01 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase driven by growth in security and compute services. Despite the positive earnings results, Akamai’s stock experienced a decline in after-hours trading. Akamai has also introduced new products in AI security and cloud services, such as the Firewall for AI and Managed Container Service, indicating a commitment to innovation. The company projects full-year 2025 revenue between $4.05 billion and $4.20 billion, with expectations for security revenue to grow by 10% and compute revenue by 15%. Analyst feedback from firms like Evercore and William Blair highlighted Akamai’s strong performance in API security and Guardicore segmentation solutions. In addition, Akamai’s focus on cloud infrastructure services has shown promising growth, with an annual recurring revenue increase of 40-45%. These developments reflect Akamai’s ongoing transformation in the tech landscape.
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