T1 Announces Private Placement of Convertible Notes Due 2031
Rhea-AI Summary
T1 Energy (NYSE: TE) has entered into note purchase agreements with investors for a private placement of $120 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2031. The Offering is expected to close on July 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions, generating gross proceeds of $120 million.
According to T1 Energy, net proceeds will fund Phase 1 construction, infrastructure and production equipment for its G2_Austin solar cell fab, and for general corporate purposes, serving as a bridge to a broader, debt-heavy financing for remaining Phase 1 capex. The Notes are senior unsecured, pay interest semi-annually starting February 1, 2027, and mature on August 1, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
The initial conversion rate is 224.0143 shares per $1,000 principal (conversion price about $4.46), a ~20% premium to the July 29, 2026 NYSE closing price of $3.72. T1 may settle conversions in cash, stock, or both. Subject to stock price and timing conditions, the Notes are redeemable at T1’s option on or after August 6, 2029, and holders may require repurchase upon a fundamental change. The Notes are offered only to qualified institutional buyers and are initially unregistered; T1 has agreed to file an SEC registration statement for resale of any conversion shares.
Positive
- $120 million convertible notes to fund G2_Austin Phase 1 and operations
- Fixed 4.75% coupon on senior unsecured debt due 2031
- Conversion price of about $4.46, a ~20% premium to $3.72 stock price
- Flexible settlement of conversions in cash, stock, or a combination
- Issuer redemption option after August 6, 2029 if share price meets 130% trigger
- Planned SEC registration for resale of conversion shares improves future liquidity
Negative
- Issuance of $120 million senior unsecured debt increases leverage
- Potential shareholder dilution from conversion at about $4.46 per share
- Holders can demand cash repurchase upon a fundamental change, creating liquidity needs
News Explained
The proposed $120 million financing would add senior debt and could add shares, but remains unclosed as of July 30.
T1 Energy has entered agreements for
This is a private placement to selected investors. If T1 elects to settle conversions with common shares, the additional shares would reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes.
Market reaction after 2031 convertible notes offering: TE +18.01%
Following this news, TE has gained 18.01%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 82 alerts so far, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $4.39.
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | Preliminary earnings results | Negative | -15.3% | Preliminary results included losses, higher G2_Austin costs, and delayed first-cell production. |
| Jul 28 | Solar IP acquisition | Positive | -15.3% | Evervolt solar IP acquisition eliminated future royalties but required substantial multi-installment consideration. |
| Jun 18 | Annual meeting results | Positive | +3.4% | Stockholders elected eight directors, ratified KPMG, approved Say on Pay, and backed charter amendments. |
| Jun 17 | Bankability assessment | Positive | +4.8% | Intertek CEA awarded the G1_Dallas facility an A grade bankability assessment. |
| Jun 03 | KORE acquisition | Positive | -4.5% | KORE acquisition targeted BESS expansion and projected 2027 EBITDA contribution. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent news showed three aligned and two divergent reactions, with negative responses following preliminary results and the Evervolt acquisition while positive governance and bankability updates aligned.
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AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) today announced that it had entered into note purchase agreements with a group of investors related to a private offering (the “Offering”) of
The gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes are expected to be
The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of T1 and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2027. The Notes will mature on August 1, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
Before May 1, 2031, holders may convert their Notes at their option only in certain circumstances. At any time from, and including, May 1, 2031 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity date, the Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders. T1 will settle conversions by paying and/or delivering, at T1’s election, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock. The initial conversion rate will be 224.0143 shares of T1’s common stock per
The Notes will not be redeemable prior to August 6, 2029. The Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), at T1’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after August 6, 2029 and prior to the 41st scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the T1’s common stock equals or exceeds
If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the indenture that will govern the Notes) occurs, then, subject to certain exceptions, holders may require T1 to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
The Notes to be sold in the Offering were only offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes and any shares of T1’s common stock potentially issuable upon conversion of the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act, any state securities laws or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes.
This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an 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 T1 Energy
T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) is an energy solutions provider building an integrated U.S. supply chain for solar. In December 2024, T1 completed a transformative transaction, positioning the Company as one of the leading solar manufacturing companies in the U.S., with a complementary solar storage strategy. Based in the U.S. with plans to expand its operations in America, the Company is also exploring value optimization opportunities across its portfolio of assets in Europe.
Investor contact:
Jeffrey Spittel
EVP, Investor Relations and Corporate Development
jeffrey.spittel@T1energy.com
Tel: +1 409 599 5706
Media contact:
Russell Gold
EVP, Strategic Communications
russell.gold@T1energy.com
Tel: +1 214 616 9715
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements with respect to the anticipated use of proceeds from the Offering, the expected timing for closing of the Offering and T1’s target to finance the remaining balance of its capital expenditures relating to Phase 1 of G_2 Austin. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual future events, results, or achievements to be materially different from T1’s expectations and projections expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Important factors include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in T1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026, and in T1’s other filings with the SEC, including risks related to: (1) T1’s ability to (i) construct and equip manufacturing facilities in a timely and cost-effective manner; (ii) target and retain customers and suppliers; (iii) attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; (iv) protect its intellectual property; (v) comply with legal and environmental regulations; (vi) compete in international markets in light of export and import controls; (vii) incur substantially more debt; (viii) remediate the material weakness in T1’s internal control over financial reporting or otherwise maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, (ix) qualify for the advanced manufacturing production credit under Section 45X of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and (x) rely on third-party warranties; (2) T1’s ability to secure a comprehensive financing solution to fund the remaining capital expenditure for G2_Austin Phase 1 on favorable terms, or at all, and the timing of such financing; (3) the concentration of T1’s operations in Texas and its dependence on a limited number of suppliers; (4) changes adversely affecting the flow of components and materials from international vendors, the costs of raw materials, components, equipment, and machinery; (5) general economic and geopolitical conditions, (6) changes in applicable laws or regulations, including environmental, export control and tax laws and incentives and renewable energy targets, as well as international trade policies, including tariffs, on T1’s products and competitive position; (7) the outcome of any legal proceedings relating to T1’s products and services, including intellectual property or product liability claims, commercial or contractual disputes, warranty claims, and other proceedings; and (8) the capital-intensive nature of T1’s business and its ability to raise additional capital on attractive terms or service its debt. The above referenced filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information available to T1 as of the date of this press release, and T1 assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
