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Ciena (CIEN) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 8, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events). Planned $2.0B convertible senior notes due 2031, with $300M additional-purchase option, creating substantial long-term refinancing capacity.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Planned $2.0B convertible senior notes due 2031, with $300M additional-purchase option, creating substantial long-term refinancing capacity
- Approximately $1.14B of proceeds targeted to repay the senior secured term loan, reducing secured debt but replacing it with convertible obligations
- Up to $140M share repurchase planned alongside pricing, partially offsetting potential future equity dilution
- Convertible note hedges and warrants designed to manage dilution, but warrants could increase shares outstanding above specified conversion levels
- Revolving facility maturity extended to October 24, 2030, with SOFR-based pricing margins of 1.25%-2.00% tied to leverage
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