Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF) refinance slashes interest by $62M and debt by $97M

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-11T01:55:38+00:00

Wolfspeed, Inc. raised $379 million through convertible notes and $96.9 million in equity, using proceeds to redeem $475.9 million in existing debt. This refinancing reduces annual interest expenses by $62 million and demonstrates investor confidence in its growth and technology.

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2026-04-11 01:55:38

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Wolfspeed, Inc. has completed a strategic refinancing and equity raise, issuing $379 million in 3.5% Convertible 1.5 Lien Senior Secured Notes and approximately $96.9 million in common shares and pre-funded warrants. The gross proceeds were used to redeem about $475.9 million of existing Senior Secured Notes due 2030, leading to an expected annual interest expense reduction of $62 million and a total debt reduction of $97 million. The company maintains around $1.0 billion in cash and short-term investments, and the refinancing signals strong investor confidence in its long-term growth potential and silicon carbide technology leadership.

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