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AST SpaceMobile Inc (ASTS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on February 23, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). Repurchased $46.5M of 4.25% convertible notes for ~$180.5M cash and $250M of 2.375% convertible notes for ~$433.7M cash.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Repurchased $46.5M of 4.25% convertible notes for ~$180.5M cash and $250M of 2.375% convertible notes for ~$433.7M cash
- Combined ~$296.5M face value retired at ~$614.2M total cost: significant premium paid to retire debt early
- Funded via equity offerings: 6.34M total Class A shares issued at $96.92/share, raising ~$614M in gross proceeds
- Debt-for-equity swap structure: note holders became shareholders, reducing convertible debt overhang but diluting existing stockholders ~2-3%
- Net effect: removes ~$296.5M in convertible debt from balance sheet ahead of 2032 maturity, reducing future dilution risk from conversion
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