IMAX sells $250M convertible notes due 2030; repurchases debt
IMAX Corporation completed a private Rule 144A sale of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, including the full exercise of a $30 million option.
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IMAX Corporation completed a private Rule 144A sale of $250 million aggregate principal amount of 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, including the full exercise of a $30 million option. The notes pay interest semi‑annually beginning May 15, 2026 and mature on November 15, 2030, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased.
Net proceeds are expected to be $241.1 million. IMAX plans to use the cash, along with cash on hand and borrowings under its credit facility, to fund capped call transactions and repurchase its 0.500% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026. The company agreed to repurchase $229.7 million principal of the 2026 notes for a total cash price of $276.0 million, including accrued interest.
The initial conversion rate is 23.5743 shares per $1,000 (conversion price ≈ $42.42) with customary adjustments; upon conversion, IMAX will settle in cash or cash plus shares. The capped call’s initial cap price is $57.1025 (a 75% premium to the November 3, 2025 close) and cost approximately $21.9 million. The notes are redeemable at IMAX’s option on or after November 20, 2028 if the share price exceeds 130% of the conversion price for the specified trading periods. An initial maximum of 7,661,650 shares may be issuable upon conversion based on the initial maximum conversion rate.
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Refinances 2026 converts with new 2030 notes; neutral overall.
IMAX issued $250 million of 0.750% converts due 2030 and used proceeds, plus other cash sources, to repurchase $229.7 million principal of its 2026 converts for a total of $276.0 million. This extends debt maturity at a low coupon while addressing near‑term 2026 obligations.
Convertible terms include an initial conversion price of $42.42 with a capped call struck at $57.1025, designed to reduce dilution within the cap. Redemption is permitted after November 20, 2028 if the stock trades at least 130% of the conversion price for the stated periods.
Key dependencies are equity performance (for conversion/redemption dynamics) and trading eligibility conditions that could trigger additional interest. Subsequent disclosures may quantify residual 2026 note balances or any credit facility draw related to proceeds usage.
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