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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Feb 12, 2013)

Filed February 12, 2013For Securities:MU

Summary

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) filed an 8-K on February 12, 2013, reporting on the issuance of $600 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2033. The offering, which included the full exercise of an over-allotment option, generated approximately $584 million in net proceeds for the company. These notes are unsecured and subordinated to secured debt and subsidiary liabilities. The issuance was conducted under Rule 144A and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, meaning the notes were offered to qualified institutional buyers and have not been registered with the SEC. In conjunction with the note issuance, Micron entered into capped call transactions to mitigate potential dilution from the conversion of these notes. These transactions, costing approximately $48 million, have strike prices around $10.93 per share and cap prices around $14.51 per share. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose these material financing and hedging activities, providing investors with insight into the company's capital structure management and its strategies to manage the financial implications of future stock price movements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Micron Technology issued $600 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2033, with net proceeds of approximately $584 million after expenses.
  • 2The issuance included the full exercise of an over-allotment option by the initial purchasers.
  • 3The notes carry interest rates of 1.625% and 2.125% for the two series (2033E and 2033F Notes, respectively), maturing on February 15, 2033.
  • 4The conversion price for both series of notes is approximately $10.93 per share of Micron common stock.
  • 5Micron entered into Capped Call Transactions costing $48 million to hedge against potential dilution from the conversion of the notes, with strike prices around $10.93 and cap prices around $14.51.
  • 6The notes are general unsecured obligations and are structurally subordinated to liabilities of subsidiaries.
  • 7The notes were issued through private placement exemptions (Rule 144A and Section 4(2)), not registered under the Securities Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Convertible Senior Notes are a form of debt that can be converted into a predetermined amount of the issuer's common stock. Companies issue them to raise capital, often at a lower interest rate than traditional debt, while also offering the potential for equity upside if the stock price increases. The capped call transactions are designed to mitigate the dilutive effect on existing shareholders when these notes are converted.

As unsecured and structurally subordinated debt, these notes are subject to the credit risk of Micron. In the event of bankruptcy or financial distress, holders of these notes would rank below secured creditors and potentially above common stockholders, but still carry significant risk. The conversion features, while offering potential equity upside, also depend on the future stock price performance of Micron.

The notes are convertible at an initial price of approximately $10.93 per share. If the stock price rises significantly above this conversion price, holders may convert their notes, leading to the issuance of new shares. The capped call transactions are intended to offset dilution up to a certain price cap ($14.51 per share). If the stock price exceeds this cap, some dilution would still occur.

No, the 2033 Notes were issued in a private placement under exemptions from SEC registration requirements, specifically Rule 144A for qualified institutional buyers and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. This means they have not undergone the full registration process, and resale is restricted.