Southern Company Announces $1.1B Convertible Senior Notes Offering
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Southern Company (NYSE:SO) has announced a private placement offering of $1.1 billion in convertible senior notes due June 15, 2027, to qualified institutional buyers. The offering may expand by an additional $200 million if the initial purchasers exercise their purchase option within 13 days. The final terms, including the conversion price and interest rate, will be determined at pricing. These notes are senior, unsecured obligations, with interest paid semiannually and maturation on June 15, 2027.
May 06, 2024 | 10:59 am
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Southern Company announces a $1.1 billion offering of convertible senior notes, potentially expanding to $1.3 billion, with terms to be determined.
The announcement of a convertible senior notes offering by Southern Company could have a neutral to slightly positive impact on its stock price in the short term. Convertible notes offerings can dilute existing shareholders but also provide the company with capital to invest in growth or reduce debt. The final impact will depend on the terms of the offering, including the conversion price and interest rate, which are yet to be determined.
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