Progress Software Announces Proposed $350M Convertible Senior Notes Offering
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Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ:PRGS) announced its intention to offer $350 million of Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $52.5 million to cover overallotments. The proceeds will be used for repaying debt, funding capped call transactions, repurchasing up to $25 million of its common stock, and for general corporate purposes. The offering could affect the market price of PRGS stock due to associated capped call transactions and market activities by the option counterparties.
February 26, 2024 | 9:12 pm
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Progress Software's planned offering of Convertible Senior Notes and associated financial maneuvers could influence its stock price in the short term.
The offering and subsequent financial activities, including debt repayment, capped call transactions, and stock repurchases, could lead to market speculation affecting PRGS's stock price. However, the exact impact will depend on market conditions and investor reactions to the use of proceeds and the potential dilution or anti-dilution effects from the capped call transactions.
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