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COHERENT CORP. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 23, 2019)

Filed October 23, 2019For Securities:COHR

Summary

This 8-K filing from II-VI Incorporated (COHR) details the outcome of the conversion and repurchase options for Finisar Corporation's 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2036 following II-VI's acquisition of Finisar. The acquisition, completed on September 24, 2019, triggered a 'Fundamental Change' and 'Make-Whole Fundamental Change' as defined in the Finisar Indenture, granting noteholders specific rights. Approximately $560.1 million principal amount of Finisar Notes were repurchased by Finisar for cash consideration of about $561.1 million on October 23, 2019. Notably, no noteholders opted to convert their notes into cash and/or shares of II-VI's common stock. As a result, about $14.9 million of the Finisar Notes remain outstanding, with specific redemption and repurchase rights for holders on future dates.

Key Highlights

  • 1II-VI Incorporated's acquisition of Finisar triggered repurchase and conversion rights for Finisar's 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2036.
  • 2Approximately $560.1 million in principal amount of Finisar Notes were repurchased.
  • 3Finisar paid approximately $561.1 million in cash to repurchase these notes on October 23, 2019.
  • 4No holders of Finisar Notes exercised their right to convert the notes.
  • 5Approximately $14.9 million in aggregate principal amount of Finisar Notes remain outstanding.
  • 6The remaining Finisar Notes have specified redemption and repurchase dates in 2021, 2026, and 2031, with a maturity date of December 15, 2036.
  • 7The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of II-VI Incorporated signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing was made to report on the outcome of the repurchase and conversion rights offered to holders of Finisar Corporation's 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2036 following II-VI Incorporated's acquisition of Finisar.

Approximately $560.1 million in principal amount of Finisar Notes were repurchased for an aggregate consideration of about $561.1 million in cash. This repurchase occurred on October 23, 2019.

No, none of the holders of the Finisar Notes exercised their right to convert their notes into cash and/or shares of II-VI's common stock.

Approximately $14.9 million in aggregate principal amount of Finisar Notes remain outstanding. These notes can be redeemed by Finisar under certain conditions starting after December 22, 2021, and holders have repurchase rights on December 15 of 2021, 2026, and 2031. The notes mature on December 15, 2036.