[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC Amended Major Shareholder Report
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC is updating major shareholder information and capital structure. Snita Holding B.V. agreed to convert approximately USD 339 million of principal under its term loan to Polestar equity in two tranches. The first tranche closed on March 31, 2026, turning about USD 274 million into 16,150,000 Class A American Depositary Shares. A second tranche, expected before June 30, 2026, will convert about USD 65 million into 3,850,000 Class A ADSs. The remaining approximately USD 726 million of loan principal (USD 661 million after the second tranche) now matures on December 31, 2031, with the margin increased from 4.97% to 5.4%. Snita also gains the right to convert further principal to maintain a 19.9% beneficial ownership of combined Class A and Class B ADSs. As of March 31, 2026, 143,865,248 Class A ADSs and 996,419 Class B ADSs were outstanding.
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Large insider debt converts to equity, extending maturities and altering Polestar’s ownership mix.
Polestar has agreed with Snita Holding B.V. to convert approximately USD 339 million of term loan principal into equity in two tranches, issuing 20 million Class A ADSs in total. This reduces secured debt while increasing the free float and concentrated insider ownership.
After these conversions, around USD 726 million of principal (or USD 661 million after the second tranche) under the Snita facility will mature on December 31, 2031, with the margin rising from 4.97% to 5.4%. This lengthens the debt profile but slightly increases interest cost on the remaining balance.
Snita’s right to convert further principal to maintain a 19.9% beneficial ownership in combined Class A and Class B ADSs links future financing choices to equity issuance. The disclosure also confirms total outstanding of 143,865,248 Class A ADSs and 996,419 Class B ADSs as of March 31, 2026, giving investors a clearer picture of current dilution and control.