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ATI INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 29, 2009)

Filed May 29, 2009For Securities:ATI

Summary

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) announced on May 29, 2009, the pricing of two significant debt offerings completed on May 27, 2009. The Company is issuing $350 million in 9.375% Senior Notes due 2019 and $350 million in 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014. The closings for these offerings are anticipated on June 1, 2009, and June 2, 2009, respectively. These offerings, facilitated by underwriters including Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., represent a substantial capital raise for ATI. This filing indicates ATI's strategy to secure long-term financing through both senior and convertible debt instruments. The significant principal amounts suggest the company is either pursuing strategic investments, refinancing existing debt, or bolstering its balance sheet in anticipation of future market conditions. Investors should note the specific interest rates and maturity dates for both debt issuances, as well as the potential for dilution with the convertible notes if exercised.

Key Highlights

  • 1ATI priced a $350 million offering of 9.375% Senior Notes due 2019.
  • 2ATI also priced a $350 million offering of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014.
  • 3The Senior Notes offering is expected to close on June 1, 2009.
  • 4The Convertible Senior Notes offering is expected to close on June 2, 2009.
  • 5The Company has granted underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million of Convertible Senior Notes.
  • 6Underwriting agreements with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. were executed on May 27, 2009.
  • 7The issuance of these notes is governed by indentures with The Bank of New York Mellon, N.A. as trustee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The filing does not explicitly state the purpose of the debt offerings. However, raising significant capital through senior and convertible notes typically indicates plans for strategic investments, potential acquisitions, refinancing existing debt, or strengthening the company's financial position.

The Senior Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $350 million, carry a coupon rate of 9.375%, and mature in 2019. They are being issued under an underwriting agreement dated May 27, 2009, with an expected closing date of June 1, 2009.

The Convertible Senior Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $350 million, carry a coupon rate of 4.25%, and mature in 2014. The Company has granted underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million. The offering is expected to close on June 2, 2009.

Convertible Senior Notes can be converted into shares of the Company's common stock. If and when these notes are converted, it could lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity, meaning each existing shareholder would own a smaller percentage of the company.