SunPower Closes $41 Million Funding Round $40 Million Debt Reduction

SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) closed a $41 million private placement of senior convertible debenture notes carrying a 10% coupon on April 28, 2026.

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SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) closed a $41 million private placement of senior convertible debenture notes carrying a 10% coupon on April 28, 2026. Proceeds will pay off $28.75 million of existing debt, while a $21.25 million exchange of prior notes for equity brings total debt reduction to $40 million. Sunder, the acquired solar sales company, swapped $10 million acquisition debt into the new notes. Santander acted as placement agent and Arnold & Porter as legal counsel. Management says the cash plan carries the company through 2026 toward positive cashflow in 2027; a Q1’26 earnings release and investor call are scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm ET.

Positive

• $40M total debt reduction
• $41M private placement of convertible debentures
• Conversion of $21.25M prior notes to equity reduces cash obligations
• Acquisition debt of $10M swapped into new notes

Negative

• New notes carry a 10% coupon, increasing interest costs
• Debt-for-equity exchange of $21.25M may cause shareholder dilution

Argus Apr 28 session

-0.86% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – SPWR

On Apr 28, the day this news came out, SPWR closed 0.86% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Apr 28 session.

Key Figures

New convertible notes: $41 million Debt repaid: $28.75 million Debt-for-equity exchange: $21.25 million +5 more

New convertible notes

$41 million

Senior convertible debenture private placement at 10% coupon

Debt repaid

$28.75 million

Existing debt to be paid off with offering proceeds

Debt-for-equity exchange

$21.25 million

Principal of prior 7.0% convertible notes exchanged for equity

Total debt reduction

$40 million

Combined impact of repayments and exchanges from the transaction

Acquisition debt swap

$10 million

Sunder acquisition debt swapped into notes in the new offering

Coupon rate

10%

Interest coupon on new senior convertible debenture notes

New sales reps

600 representatives

Sales hires from Freedom Forever and other distressed companies

Price change

-7.31%

Share move ahead of/around funding and debt-reduction announcement

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 22

5 events

1. Apr 22

   Convertible notes pricing

   24h Move

   -9.3%

   Priced $41M 10% convertible notes aimed at $40M total debt reduction.

2. Apr 14

   10-K filing

   24h Move

   -1.6%

   Filed 2025 10-K with $300M GAAP revenue, GAAP loss, and audit clean-up.

3. Mar 13

   Acquisition integration

   24h Move

   +1.6%

   Completed Sunder Energy integration, positioning it as a new growth engine.

4. Feb 25

   Conference participation

   24h Move

   -2.8%

   Announced attendance at ROTH and other investor conferences for visibility.

5. Feb 19

   Partner award

   24h Move

   -0.7%

   Earned Palmetto LightReach Platinum Partner status for sustained zero-defect quality.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

private placement, convertible debenture notes, equity, chapter 11 bankruptcy

4 terms

private placement financial

"announced it had closed a private placement of $41 million in senior"

A private placement is a sale of securities directly to a selected group of investors, typically institutions or accredited investors, instead of through a public offering. It lets a company raise money faster and with fewer regulatory steps; for existing shareholders it matters because the newly issued shares, often sold at a discount, increase the share count and can dilute their ownership.

convertible debenture notes financial

"$41 million in senior, convertible debenture notes with a 10% coupon"

A convertible debenture note is a type of loan a company issues that pays interest and must be repaid unless the lender chooses to convert the debt into company shares at a set price. Think of it like lending money with a coupon that can be exchanged for ownership instead of cash later; this can lower immediate cash costs for the company but may dilute existing shareholders. Investors care because it offers income plus potential equity upside, while also creating conversion risk that can change share count and affect stock value.

equity financial

"have agreed to exchange $21.25 million of the principal in those notes for equity in the company"

Equity is an ownership stake in a company, usually represented by shares, that gives the owner a claim on the company’s profits and on its assets after debts are paid. For investors, equity matters because its value rises and falls with the company’s performance, determines potential dividend income and voting influence, and represents both the upside (growth) and the risk (loss) of owning a slice of the business, like owning a piece of a pie whose size can change.

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chapter 11 bankruptcy regulatory

"week that Freedom Forever ... declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding to solar market uncertainty"

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a court-supervised process that lets a financially troubled company stay open while it reorganizes its debts and business operations, similar to giving a business a structured “time-out” to fix problems instead of shutting down. It matters to investors because the process can preserve, dilute or eliminate existing shares and change what creditors recover, so outcomes can dramatically alter stock and bond values and trading liquidity.

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OREM, Utah, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunPower Inc. (herein “SunPower,” the “Company,” or Nasdaq: “SPWR”), a solar technology, services, and installation company, today announced it had closed a private placement of $41 million in senior, convertible debenture notes with a 10% coupon (the “new offering”). The proceeds will provide liquidity and debt reduction by paying off $28.75 million of existing debt. In addition, certain investors in our prior 7.0% convertible notes have agreed to exchange $21.25 million of the principal in those notes for equity in the company, bringing the company’s total debt reduction to $40 million. Finally, Sunder, our recently acquired solar sales company, has swapped $10 million in acquisition debt for notes in the new offering.

SunPower’s sole Financial Advisor and Placement Agent was Santander, and Arnold & Porter served as legal counsel on this convertible note transaction.

SunPower CEO, T.J. Rodgers commented, “The cash plan for this offering, which shows it will carry us through 2026 into a positive cashflow period in 2027 and beyond, will be further discussed in the Tuesday May 12 investor report. It was key in convincing investors to support our new offering in the very week that Freedom Forever, the fast-growing No. 2 U.S. residential solar company, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding to solar market uncertainty. Based on prior acquisitions, SunPower has moved to No. 5 spot in residential solar in the U.S., with No. 3 in sight. As a second benefit of troubled times, we have also signed about 600 sales representatives coming from Freedom Forever and two other recently distressed companies. We thank our investors for supporting our opportunity to grow.”

Q1’26 Earnings Release & Call: Tuesday, May 12^th at 1pm ET
SunPower will release its Q1’26 results on Tuesday, May 12^th, prior to market opening. A conference call to discuss the results and provide an update on the company will be held the same day, Tuesday, May 12^th, at 1:00pm ET. Interested parties may access the webcast by registering here or by visiting the Events page within the IR section of the company website: https://investors.sunpower.com/news-events/events.

About SunPower
SunPower Inc. (Nasdaq: SPWR) is a leading residential solar services provider in North America. The Company’s digital platform and installation services support energy needs for customers wishing to make the transition to a more energy-efficient lifestyle. For more information visit www.sunpower.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events, and , you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “will,” “goal,” “prioritize,” “plan,” “target,” “expect,” “expected to,” “focus,” “forecast,” “look forward,” “opportunity,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “could,” “forecast,” and “pursue” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements represent SunPower’s current beliefs, estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release and information contained in this press release should not be relied upon as representing SunPower’s estimates as of any subsequent date. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. Risks include, but are not limited to market risks, trends and conditions. These risks are not exhaustive. For additional information on these risks and uncertainties and other potential factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted, readers should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 14, 2026, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, and other documents that we have filed with, or will file with, the SEC. Such filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and SunPower assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Company Contacts:
Sioban Hickie
VP Investor Relations
IR@sunpower.com
(801) 477-5847

Source: SunPower Inc.

FAQ

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What did SunPower (SPWR) announce about the $41 million financing on April 28, 2026?

SunPower closed a $41 million private placement of senior convertible debentures with a 10% coupon. According to the company, proceeds will pay down existing debt and support liquidity through 2026 toward positive cashflow in 2027.

How much debt reduction did SunPower (SPWR) achieve with the April 28 financing?

SunPower reports a $40 million total debt reduction after the financing and exchanges. According to the company, this includes paying $28.75 million and exchanging $21.25 million of prior notes into equity.

What is the impact of the $21.25 million note-for-equity exchange at SunPower (SPWR)?

The company exchanged $21.25 million of prior convertible note principal for equity, reducing debt obligations. According to the company, this action lowers cash interest needs but may dilute existing shareholders.

When will SunPower (SPWR) report Q1 2026 results and host the investor call?

SunPower will release Q1’26 results and hold a conference call on May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm ET. According to the company, the investor report will outline the cash plan and expectations for 2026–2027.

Who advised SunPower (SPWR) on the $41 million convertible note transaction?

SunPower engaged Santander as sole financial advisor and placement agent, with Arnold & Porter serving as legal counsel. According to the company, those firms supported the convertible note offering transaction.