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FLEX LTD. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jun 30, 2023)

Filed June 30, 2023For Securities:FLEX

Summary

Flex Ltd. (FLEX) announced on June 29, 2023, that the underwriters for its subsidiary Nextracker Inc.'s initial public offering (IPO) have fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,650,000 shares of Class A common stock. This exercise brings the total offering size to approximately $552.01 million in net proceeds to Nextracker. The offering involves shares from both Nextracker and selling stockholders, indicating a significant divestiture and a successful market reception for Nextracker's stock. The net proceeds generated from this offering are earmarked for a crucial transaction: the purchase of 15,631,562 Nextracker LLC common units from Yuma, Inc. (a Flex subsidiary) and TPG Rise Flash, L.P. This move will effectively consolidate a substantial portion of Nextracker's ownership under Flex, likely simplifying the capital structure and potentially enhancing Flex's strategic flexibility regarding its stake in Nextracker.

Key Highlights

  • 1Underwriters fully exercised their option to purchase 1,650,000 additional shares of Nextracker's Class A common stock.
  • 2The total net proceeds from the Nextracker offering, including the overallotment option, are expected to be approximately $552.01 million.
  • 3The offering involved shares from Nextracker itself and from selling stockholders.
  • 4Proceeds will be used by Flex to purchase 15,631,562 Nextracker LLC common units.
  • 5The common units will be purchased from Yuma, Inc. (a Flex subsidiary) and TPG Rise Flash, L.P.
  • 6This transaction is related to Nextracker's previously announced underwritten offering.
  • 7A press release detailing this event was filed as an exhibit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The full exercise of the underwriters' option indicates strong demand for Nextracker's shares in the market, leading to a larger offering size and consequently higher proceeds for Flex Ltd.

Flex Ltd. will use the net proceeds to purchase Nextracker LLC common units from its subsidiary Yuma, Inc. and TPG Rise Flash, L.P. This action will increase Flex's direct ownership in Nextracker's underlying operating entity.

The total net proceeds to Nextracker, after accounting for the additional shares purchased through the overallotment option and deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, are expected to be approximately $552.01 million.

While the exact percentage change isn't detailed in this filing, the purchase of Nextracker LLC common units by Flex suggests a consolidation of ownership within the Nextracker structure, likely increasing Flex's effective control or stake in the operating business.