Cerence Inc (NASDAQ:CRNC) shares are trading lower by 12.3% to $29.14 Thursday afternoon after the company priced an offering of $190 million of convertible senior notes.
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The $190 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private offering will bear interest at a rate of 1.50% per year and mature on July 1, 2028.
Cerence granted the initial purchasers an option to purchase up to an additional $20 million aggregate principal amount of notes. The sale of the notes is expected to close on June 26, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Cerence estimates net proceeds of approximately $184.1 million, which will be used for various purposes including repurchasing its 2025 notes and repayment of its term loan facility.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, CRNC has a 52-week high of $36.79 and a 52-week low of $12.82.
