Unity Software stock falls on $500M convertible notes offering

Published 24/02/2025, 13:18
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Investing.com -- Shares of Unity Software (ETR:SOWGn) (NYSE: U) declined 5% today following the company’s announcement of its plans to offer $500 million in convertible senior notes due in 2030. The offering, which is subject to market conditions, aims to attract qualified institutional buyers and includes an option for an additional $75 million in notes.

Unity intends to use the proceeds from the offering to finance the repurchase of its 0% Convertible Senior Notes due in 2026, with any remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes, including potential acquisitions or investments, though no plans have been disclosed. The company also plans to enter into capped call transactions to minimize potential dilution from the conversion of the new notes.

The announcement has raised concerns among investors about potential dilution of shares and increased debt levels. This reaction is reflected in today’s stock price movement, as the market digests the implications of the proposed offering and its impact on Unity’s financial structure.

Unity’s strategy involves repurchasing a portion of its existing convertible notes, which could influence the stock’s market price. The capped call transactions are expected to reduce dilution and offset cash payments upon conversion of the notes, but they come with a cap that may limit their effectiveness.

Market activity related to the capped call transactions and the repurchase of the 2026 notes could also affect Unity’s stock price. The company anticipates that this activity, particularly by hedged holders of the 2026 notes, could result in an increase or decrease in the market price of Unity’s common stock and the new notes.

Investors are closely monitoring the situation as Unity navigates the capital markets to strengthen its financial position while managing the potential impact on its stock value.

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