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[8-K] SunPower Inc. Reports Material Event

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SunPower Inc. closed a private Offering of $41,000,000 in 10.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029. The Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers and an institutional accredited investor, and also issued to affiliates of the CEO and to Chicken Parm Pizza LLC in exchange for existing funding obligations.

The Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all assets under a Pledge and Security Agreement and related patent and trademark security agreements. A maximum of 36,283,184 shares of common stock may be issued upon conversion. SunPower also repurchased $21,250,000 of 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 in exchange for 18,805,310 shares of common stock plus about $456,438 of accrued interest, and paid $4,000,000 in cash to Chicken Parm Pizza LLC under an amended and restated Seller Note.

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SunPower refinances with secured convertibles and equity-for-debt swaps.

SunPower Inc. issued $41,000,000 of 10.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029, partly to new institutional investors and partly to insiders and an acquisition creditor. The Notes are secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all company and guarantor assets.

The filing states that up to 36,283,184 common shares may be issued upon conversion at an initial maximum conversion rate of 884.9557 shares per $1,000 principal, introducing potential future dilution. In parallel, SunPower repurchased $21,250,000 of existing 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 by issuing 18,805,310 shares and paying about $456,438 of accrued interest.

These transactions shift part of the capital structure from unsecured 7.0% convertibles into secured 10.00% convertibles and equity. The company also paid $4,000,000 in cash and entered into an amended and restated Seller Note with Chicken Parm Pizza LLC tied to the Sunder Energy acquisition, which restructures that obligation while keeping liquidity and leverage details for future filings.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
New convertible notes $41,000,000 aggregate principal 10.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029
Maximum conversion shares 36,283,184 shares Maximum common shares issuable upon conversion of Notes
Conversion rate 884.9557 shares per $1,000 Initial maximum conversion rate for the Notes
7.0% notes repurchased $21,250,000 principal 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 exchanged
Shares issued in exchange 18,805,310 shares Common stock issued for 7.0% Notes exchange
Accrued interest paid $456,438 approximately Interest paid on exchanged 7.0% Notes
Cash paid to CPP $4,000,000 Cash payment under CPP Note Purchase Agreement
Notes to CEO affiliates $6,000,000 principal Notes issued for prior SAFEs funded to the company
Convertible Senior Secured Notes financial
"10.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”)"
A convertible senior secured note is a loan that a company issues which is backed by specific assets and gets paid before other debts if the company fails, while also giving lenders the option to convert the loan into the company’s shares. For investors this matters because the security and senior status reduce credit risk like a mortgage on a house, but the conversion feature can dilute existing shareholders and tie returns to the stock’s future performance.
Pledge and Security Agreement financial
"the Company and the Collateral Agent entered into the Pledge and Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”)."
first-priority security interest financial
"the Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company"
A first-priority security interest is a lender’s legal claim that is at the front of the line to be paid from specific collateral if a borrower defaults or goes bankrupt. Investors care because holding first priority means a higher chance of recovering money compared with lower-ranked creditors, similar to having the first ticket in a queue: you get served before others and face less risk of loss if the asset’s value is limited.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
Section 3(a)(9) regulatory
"exempt from registration under the Securities Act by virtue of Section 3(a)(9) thereof"
Section 3(a)(9) is a provision of U.S. securities law that exempts certain exchanges of an issuer’s own securities with its existing holders from the usual public registration rules, typically when the swap doesn’t involve a public offering or outside buyers. For investors, it matters because such exchanges can change who holds what, affect dilution and liquidity, and may occur with less public disclosure than a registered sale — think of it like swapping old coupons for new ones behind the scenes rather than selling them in a public marketplace.
Note Purchase Agreement financial
"Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and CPP on April 21, 2026"
A note purchase agreement is a contract where an investor buys a company’s promissory note — essentially an IOU promising repayment with interest — instead of buying equity. It matters to investors because it defines the borrower’s repayment schedule, interest rate and legal protections, so it affects expected returns, risk of loss, and where the investor stands compared with shareholders or other creditors if the company runs into trouble.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

 

SunPower Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-40117   93-2279786
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1403 N. Research Way, Orem, UT   84097
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 299-4943

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   SPWR   The Nasdaq Global Market
         
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   SPWRW   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

The information set forth under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth under Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company issued the Notes, the A&R Seller Note and the shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) issuable pursuant to the Exchange Transactions (the “Exchange Shares”) in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements and certificates evidencing such shares contain a legend stating the same.

 

The Notes and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes, if any, the A&R Seller Note and the Exchange Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

 

To the extent that any shares of Common Stock are issued upon conversion of the Notes, they will be issued in transactions anticipated to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act by virtue of Section 3(a)(9) thereof because no commission or other remuneration is expected to be paid in connection with conversion of the Notes and any resulting issuance of shares of Common Stock. Initially, a maximum of 36,283,184 shares of the Common Stock may be issued upon conversion of the Notes based on the initial maximum conversion rate of 884.9557 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustment provisions.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

Closing of Offering

 

On April 23, 2026, SunPower Inc. (the “Company”) closed its private offering (the “Offering”) of $41,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 10.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), consisting of: (i) the sale and issuance of $24,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes to qualified institutional buyers; (ii) the sale and issuance of $1,000,000 principal amount of Notes to an institutional accredited investor; (iii) the issuance of $6,000,000 principal amount of Notes to entities affiliated with Thurman John “T.J.” Rodgers, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, in consideration for $6,000,000 previously funded to the Company pursuant to simple agreements for future equity; and (iv) the issuance of $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes in connection with the exchange of the promissory note originally issued by the Company to Chicken Parm Pizza LLC (“CPP”) on September 24, 2025 in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Sunder Energy (the “Seller Note”). The Company previously disclosed the Offering in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2026 (the “Offering 8-K”).

 

Execution and Delivery of Indenture for the Notes

 

In connection with the closing of the Offering, on April 23, 2026, the Company executed and delivered the Indenture relating to the Notes (the “Indenture”) among the Company, the guarantor named therein, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”) and as collateral agent (in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”). The terms of the Indenture and the Notes issued pursuant to the Indenture were further summarized in the Offering 8-K, which summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the executed Indenture attached as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and such Exhibit 4.1 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Pledge and Security Agreement; Patent Security Agreement; Trademark Security Agreement

 

Further, on April 23, 2026, the Company and the Collateral Agent entered into the Pledge and Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”). Pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and any Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. Pursuant to the Security Agreement, on April 23, 2026, the Company and the Collateral Agent entered into a separate Patent Security Agreement (the “Patent Security Agreement”) and Trademark Security Agreement (the “Trademark Security Agreement”) in connection with the grant of the first-priority security interest under the Security Agreement. The terms of the Security Agreement were further summarized in the Offering 8-K, which summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the executed Security Agreement, Patent Security Agreement and Trademark Security Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1, Exhibit 10.2 and Exhibit 10.3, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and such Exhibit 10.1, Exhibit 10.2 and Exhibit 10.3 are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Closing of Transactions Under CPP Note Purchase Agreement; Issuance of A&R Seller Note

 

Pursuant to the Note Purchase Agreement entered into between the Company and CPP on April 21, 2026 (the “CPP Note Purchase Agreement”), in connection with the closing of the Offering, on April 23, 2026: (i) the Company paid $4,000,000 in cash to CPP and (ii) entered into an amended and restated Seller Note with CPP (the “A&R Seller Note”). The terms of the CPP Note Purchase Agreement and A&R Seller Note were further summarized in the Offering 8-K. The executed A&R Seller Note is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 4.2, and such Exhibit 4.2 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Closing of Exchange Transactions

 

On April 23, 2026, the Company and certain holders of the Company’s 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “7.0% Notes”) closed the transactions under the exchange agreements executed on April 21, 2026 (the “Exchange Agreements”). In connection with the closings under the Exchange Agreements, the Company repurchased $21,250,000 aggregate principal amount of outstanding 7.0% Notes in exchange for (i) the issuance of an aggregate of 18,805,310 shares of Common Stock and (ii) the payment of approximately $456,438 of accrued interest payable under the exchanged 7.0% Notes (collectively, the “Exchange Transactions”). The Exchange Agreements and the Exchange Transactions were further summarized in the Offering 8-K.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
4.1   Indenture dated April 23, 2026 between SunPower Inc., the Guarantor party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association+
4.2   Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated April 23, 2026 issued to Chicken Parm Pizza LLC*
10.1   Pledge and Security Agreement dated April 23, 2026 between SunPower Inc., the Guarantor party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association+
10.2   Patent Security Agreement dated April 23, 2026 between SunPower Inc, the Guarantor party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association+
10.3   Trademark Security Agreement dated April 23, 2026 between SunPower Inc, the Guarantor party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association+
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

+Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request.

 

*Portions of this exhibit are redacted in accordance with Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  SunPower Inc.
   
Dated: April 29, 2026  
     
  By: /s/ Thurman J. Rodgers
    Thurman J. Rodgers
    Chief Executive Officer

 

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