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SunPower (SPWR) trades $10.7M note interest for 19.3M new shares

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SunPower Inc. entered into privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its 12.0%, 10.0% and 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029. Holders agreed to exchange approximately $10.7 million of cash interest otherwise payable on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 for 19,300,991 shares of common stock.

The transactions closed and the shares were issued on July 1, 2026, so those interest amounts will no longer be paid in cash. The shares were issued as unregistered securities in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. In a related press release, SunPower highlighted ongoing cost reductions, increased financial flexibility, and entering the third quarter with record backlog and expectations of strong growth after what it described as a bottom quarter for the U.S. residential solar industry.

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SunPower converts interest obligations into equity, trading cash strain for dilution.

SunPower negotiated exchanges with holders of its 12.0%, 10.0% and 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, swapping approximately $10.7 million of upcoming interest payments for 19,300,991 common shares. This directly reduces near-term cash outflows tied to interest on these notes.

Economically, the move improves liquidity and financial flexibility while increasing the share count. The filing does not quantify the exchanged amount relative to total shares outstanding, so the scale of dilution cannot be gauged from this excerpt alone. Effects will depend on future trading in the newly issued shares.

Management’s commentary that Q2 2026 appears to have been the bottom for the U.S. residential solar industry, combined with references to record backlog and cost reductions, frames the exchange as part of a broader balance sheet and operational reset. Subsequent periodic reports may detail how interest savings and backlog convert into revenue, margins, and cash flow.

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 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Interest exchanged $10.7 million Cash interest on notes payable July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027
Shares issued 19,300,991 shares Common stock issued as Exchange Shares on July 1, 2026
12.0% Notes coupon 12.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029
10.0% Notes coupon 10.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029
7.0% Notes coupon 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029
Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Exercise price for each whole warrant for one common share
Convertible Senior Notes financial
"holders of its 12.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “12.0% Notes”), 10.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029"
Convertible senior notes are a type of loan that a company issues to investors, which can be turned into company shares later on. They are called "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company runs into trouble. This allows investors to earn interest like a loan but also have the chance to own part of the company if its value rises.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"The Company issued the Exchange Shares 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.
unregistered sales of equity securities regulatory
"Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities. The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this on is incorporated herein by reference."
registration rights financial
"The Exchange Agreements include registration rights, representations and warranties and other covenants that are customary for such exchange transactions."
Registration rights are contractual promises that let investors require a company to file paperwork with securities regulators so those investors can sell their shares to the public. They matter because they create a path to liquidity and an exit plan—without them, investors may be stuck holding shares for a long time. Think of them like a reserved ticket that guarantees access to a public marketplace when the holder is ready to sell.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning the equity for interest exchange and related impacts of the transactions."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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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): June 29, 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.

 

On June 29, 2026 and June 30, 2026, SunPower Inc. (the “Company”) entered into separately- and privately- negotiated agreements (the “Exchange Agreements”) with certain holders of its 12.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “12.0% Notes”), 10.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “10.0% Notes”) and 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “7.0% Notes” and together with the 12.0% Notes and the 10.0% Notes, collectively, the “Notes”).

 

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements, the applicable holders of Notes agreed to exchange (the “Exchange”) approximately $10.7 million of cash interest otherwise payable on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 (the “Exchanged Interest Amounts”) for 19,300,991 shares (the “Exchange Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”). The transactions under the Exchange Agreements closed on, and the Exchange Shares were issued on, July 1, 2026. As a result of the Exchange, the Exchanged Interest Amounts will not be payable in cash by the Company on the applicable payment dates under the Notes. The Exchange Agreements include registration rights, representations and warranties and other covenants that are customary for such exchange transactions.

 

The foregoing summary of the Exchange Agreements is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of the form of Exchange Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and such Exhibit 10.1 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company issued 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”). 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. 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.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On July 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the Exchange. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this Item 7.01 and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act. 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
10.1   Form of Equity for Interest Exchange Agreement+*
99.1   Press Release, dated July 1, 2026
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: July 1, 2026 By:  /s/ Thurman J. Rodgers
    Thurman J. Rodgers
    Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

SunPower Closes $10 Million Share Exchange

 

OREM, Utah (July 1, 2026) – SunPower Inc. (“SunPower,” the “Company,” or Nasdaq: “SPWR”), a solar technology, services, and installation company today announced it successfully closed on its offer for stock in exchange for $10 million cash due to certain holders for interest on July 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 for its Convertible Notes.

 

SunPower CEO, T.J. Rodgers said, “I want to thank our investors once again for their continued support of SunPower, as the equity exchange was accepted by all but one investor, who is currently out of the country. With our stock price being notably lower than its historical average, our current investors understand that they have accumulated shares at a very attractive price and therefore gained ownership in the company.

 

Rodgers added, “As previously discussed, the Q2’26 quarter appears to have been not only our bottom quarter, but also that of the whole U.S. residential solar industry. The company has taken multiple steps to reduce costs and increase financial flexibility, and we enter the third quarter with record backlog and expectations of strong growth. I look forward to speaking with investors soon to provide a detailed update on our progress.”

 

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, including statements concerning the equity for interest exchange and related impacts of the transactions. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “seek,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “looking ahead,” “look to,” “move into,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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 Contact:

 

Sioban Hickie

VP Investor Relations

IR@sunpower.com

(801) 515-8727

 

Source: SunPower Inc.

FAQ

What did SunPower (SPWR) announce in its latest Form 8-K?

SunPower reported private exchange agreements with certain holders of its 2029 Convertible Senior Notes, swapping about $10.7 million of scheduled interest payments for 19,300,991 new common shares. The deals closed July 1, 2026 and reduce upcoming cash interest obligations.

How many SunPower (SPWR) shares were issued in the interest-for-equity exchange?

SunPower issued 19,300,991 shares of common stock in exchange for approximately $10.7 million of interest that would have been paid on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 on its 2029 Convertible Senior Notes.

Which SunPower (SPWR) notes were involved in the exchange agreements?

The exchange involved SunPower’s 12.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, 10.0% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029, and 7.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029. Certain holders of these notes agreed to take stock instead of upcoming cash interest payments.

How does the SunPower (SPWR) share exchange affect near-term cash interest payments?

Because holders accepted shares, approximately $10.7 million of interest otherwise payable on July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 will not be paid in cash. This eases SunPower’s short-term interest-related cash outflows while increasing its equity base.

Were the new SunPower (SPWR) shares registered with the SEC?

The exchanged shares were issued as unregistered securities under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. They cannot be offered or sold publicly in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption, and their certificates include a restrictive legend.

What outlook did SunPower (SPWR) management share about its business conditions?

SunPower’s CEO said Q2 2026 appears to have been the bottom quarter for the company and the U.S. residential solar industry. He cited multiple cost reductions, increased financial flexibility, record backlog entering the third quarter, and expectations of strong growth ahead.

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