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Chegg Announces Repurchase of 0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026

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Chegg has announced plans to repurchase approximately $116.6 million of its outstanding 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 through privately negotiated agreements. The company will pay an aggregate cash price of approximately $96.2 million for these repurchases. The transactions are part of Chegg's previously announced securities repurchase program and are expected to close on December 3, 2024. After completion, $127.9 million in Notes will remain outstanding, with $207.5 million still available under the repurchase program.

Chegg ha annunciato piani per riacquistare circa 116,6 milioni di dollari delle sue Note Senior Convertibili allo 0% scadenza 2026 tramite accordi negoziati privatamente. L'azienda pagherà un prezzo totale in contante di circa 96,2 milioni di dollari per questi riacquisti. Le transazioni fanno parte del programma di riacquisto di titoli precedentemente annunciato da Chegg e si prevede che si chiuderanno il 3 dicembre 2024. Dopo il completamento, 127,9 milioni di dollari in Note rimarranno ancora in circolazione, con 207,5 milioni di dollari ancora disponibili sotto il programma di riacquisto.

Chegg ha anunciado planes para recomprar aproximadamente 116,6 millones de dólares de sus Notas Senior Convertibles al 0% con vencimiento en 2026 a través de acuerdos negociados en privado. La empresa pagará un precio total en efectivo de aproximadamente 96,2 millones de dólares por estas recompras. Las transacciones son parte del programa de recompra de valores previamente anunciado por Chegg y se espera que se cierren el 3 de diciembre de 2024. Después de la finalización, 127,9 millones de dólares en Notas permanecerán en circulación, con 207,5 millones de dólares aún disponibles bajo el programa de recompra.

Chegg는 약 1억 1660만 달러에 해당하는 0% 전환형 선순위 노트를 2026년 만기를 통해 비공식적으로 협상된 계약을 통해 재매입할 계획을 발표했습니다. 회사는 이러한 재매입에 대해 총 약 9620만 달러의 현금 가격을 지불할 것입니다. 이 거래는 Chegg의 이전에 발표된 증권 재매입 프로그램의 일환이며, 2024년 12월 3일에 종료될 것으로 예상됩니다. 완료 후, 1억 2790만 달러의 노트가 남아 있게 되며, 2억 750만 달러는 재매입 프로그램 아래에서 여전히 이용 가능할 것입니다.

Chegg a annoncé des plans pour racheter environ 116,6 millions de dollars de ses Obligations Senior Convertibles à 0% échues en 2026 par le biais d'accords négociés de manière privée. La société paiera un prix total en espèces d'environ 96,2 millions de dollars pour ces rachats. Les transactions font partie du programme de rachat de valeurs mobilières précédemment annoncé par Chegg et devraient se clôturer le 3 décembre 2024. Après l'achèvement, 127,9 millions de dollars d'Obligations resteront en circulation, avec 207,5 millions de dollars encore disponibles dans le cadre du programme de rachat.

Chegg hat Pläne angekündigt, etwa 116,6 Millionen Dollar seiner ausstehenden 0% wandelbaren nachrangigen Anleihen mit Fälligkeit 2026 durch privat ausgehandelte Vereinbarungen zurückzukaufen. Das Unternehmen wird einen Gesamtcashpreis von etwa 96,2 Millionen Dollar für diese Rückkäufe zahlen. Die Transaktionen sind Teil des zuvor angekündigten Wertpapier-Rückkaufprogramms von Chegg und sollen am 3. Dezember 2024 abgeschlossen werden. Nach Abschluss werden 127,9 Millionen Dollar an Anleihen weiterhin ausstehen, wobei 207,5 Millionen Dollar noch unter dem Rückkaufprogramm verfügbar sind.

Positive
  • Debt reduction of $116.6 million through note repurchases
  • Favorable repurchase price at $96.2 million, representing a discount to face value
  • Strong cash position enabling significant debt repurchase
  • $207.5 million remaining available under repurchase program
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  • $127.9 million in convertible notes still remaining outstanding

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The $96.2 million debt repurchase at a significant discount demonstrates strong capital management. Buying back the notes at approximately 82.5% of face value creates immediate value for shareholders by reducing outstanding debt while preserving cash. This transaction will strengthen the balance sheet by decreasing total debt by $116.6 million, improving financial flexibility.

The remaining $207.5 million available under the repurchase program provides substantial capacity for additional value-creating transactions. With $127.9 million of notes still outstanding, management maintains optionality for future repurchases if market conditions remain favorable. The discount capture effectively reduces the company's debt burden while optimizing capital allocation in the current high-interest-rate environment.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chegg, Inc. (NYSE:CHGG), a leading student-first connected learning platform, today announced that it has entered into individual, privately negotiated repurchase agreements with certain holders of its outstanding 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) to repurchase approximately $116.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes for an aggregate cash repurchase price of approximately $96.2 million (the “note repurchase transactions”). The note repurchase transactions were entered into in connection with Chegg’s previously announced securities repurchase program and are expected to close on December 3, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Following the closing, approximately $127.9 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding and approximately $207.5 million will remain available under Chegg’s securities repurchase program.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification thereof under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Chegg

Chegg provides individualized learning support to students as they pursue their educational journeys. Available on demand 24/7 and powered by over a decade of learning insights, the Chegg platform offers students AI-powered academic support thoughtfully designed for education coupled with access to a vast network of subject matter experts who ensure quality. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps millions of students around the world learn with confidence by helping them build essential academic, life, and job skills to achieve success. Chegg is a publicly held company and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG. For more information, visit www.chegg.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements that are based on our beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us on the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, regarding the amount of the Notes to be repurchased, the amount of the Notes to remain outstanding following completion of the note repurchase transactions, the amount to remain under our securities repurchase program following completion of the note repurchase transactions, the ability to complete the note repurchase transactions on the timeline described herein or at all and the final aggregate cash repurchase price for the note repurchase transactions. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are: changes in the price of the common stock and changes in the convertible note and other capital markets. All information provided in this release is as of the date hereof, and Chegg undertakes no duty to update this information except as required by law. These and other important risk factors are described more fully in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Chegg’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2024 and Chegg's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2024, and could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.

Media Contact: Candace Sue, press@chegg.com

Investor Contact: Tracey Ford, IR@chegg.com

Source: Chegg

FAQ

How much convertible debt is Chegg (CHGG) repurchasing in December 2024?

Chegg is repurchasing approximately $116.6 million in aggregate principal amount of its 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.

What is the cash price Chegg (CHGG) is paying for the note repurchase?

Chegg is paying approximately $96.2 million in cash for the note repurchase transactions.

How much will remain available under Chegg's (CHGG) securities repurchase program after this transaction?

Approximately $207.5 million will remain available under Chegg's securities repurchase program after the transaction.

What is the remaining outstanding amount of Chegg's (CHGG) 2026 convertible notes after this repurchase?

Approximately $127.9 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding after the repurchase.

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