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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 18, 2012)

Filed April 18, 2012For Securities:MU

Summary

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant financing event on April 12, 2012. The company issued and sold a substantial aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2032, comprising $480.0 million of 2.375% notes and $390.0 million of 3.125% notes. This offering was conducted through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A. Following the exercise of an over-allotment option, Micron raised approximately $979 million in net proceeds after expenses. In conjunction with the note issuance, Micron also entered into capped call transactions with several financial institutions. These transactions are designed to mitigate potential dilution to existing shareholders that could arise from the conversion of these notes into Micron's common stock. The company paid approximately $103 million from the note proceeds to enter into these capped call agreements, which have expiration dates ranging from four to six years and cover a significant portion of the shares potentially issuable upon conversion. This dual strategy of issuing convertible debt and hedging against dilution aims to strengthen Micron's financial position while managing its equity structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Micron issued and sold a total of $870 million in aggregate principal amount of 2.375% and 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032.
  • 2An additional $130 million in principal amount of the notes was purchased through the exercise of an over-allotment option by initial purchasers.
  • 3The total net proceeds from the offering, including the over-allotment option, are estimated to be approximately $979 million after deducting discounts and expenses.
  • 4The notes are convertible into Micron's common stock, with initial conversion prices of approximately $9.63 per share for the 2.375% notes and $9.98 per share for the 3.125% notes.
  • 5Micron entered into capped call transactions to mitigate potential dilution from the conversion of these notes, paying approximately $103 million for these agreements.
  • 6The capped call transactions cover approximately 100.7 million shares (87.2 million initial + 13.5 million additional) and have cap prices ranging from approximately $14.26 to $16.04 per share.
  • 7The notes are unsecured and subordinated to secured debt and liabilities of subsidiaries, and the indentures do not limit future indebtedness.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces Micron Technology's entry into material definitive agreements related to the issuance and sale of Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 and the associated capped call transactions.

Micron raised approximately $979 million in net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes due 2032, after deducting discounts and estimated offering expenses. This includes the exercise of the initial purchasers' option to buy additional notes.

Micron entered into capped call transactions to hedge against potential dilution to its common stock. These transactions are intended to offset the dilutive effects that could occur if the market price of Micron's stock rises significantly, leading to the conversion of the notes into shares.

The notes bear interest at 2.375% or 3.125% annually, mature on May 1, 2032, and are convertible into Micron's common stock under specific conditions. The initial conversion prices are approximately $9.63 and $9.98 per share, respectively. The notes are general unsecured obligations, subordinated to secured debt and liabilities of subsidiaries.