SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) boosts $55M equity deal with White Lion
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SunPower Inc. entered into a third amendment to its common stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital, LLC. The amendment extends the period during which SunPower may direct White Lion to buy its common stock to the earlier of December 31, 2027 or the date White Lion has purchased shares equal to the revised commitment amount. Subject to stockholder approval, the commitment amount is increased to $55,000,000 of common stock that SunPower may choose to sell over time at its discretion.
The amendment also introduces a three hour rapid purchase option. If White Lion accepts a rapid purchase notice, SunPower can sell shares based on the lowest traded price during a three hour valuation window following that acceptance. Sales under this arrangement are described as unregistered offerings relying on a private placement exemption.
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SunPower expands a flexible $55M private equity purchase facility.
SunPower Inc. has amended its common stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital, LLC, extending the commitment period to the earlier of December 31, 2027 or when White Lion has purchased the full commitment. The amendment increases the commitment amount to $55,000,000 of common stock that SunPower may elect to sell at its sole discretion, which can provide an additional source of capital without a fixed issuance schedule.
The new three hour rapid purchase feature allows SunPower to submit notices that, if accepted by White Lion, result in share purchases priced off the lowest traded price during a three hour valuation period after acceptance. This creates a defined intraday pricing mechanism while still leaving actual issuance volume dependent on SunPower’s use of the facility and White Lion’s acceptances. The sales are described as unregistered and relying on a Section 4(a)(2) private placement exemption, so any actual impact on share count and ownership structure will depend on future drawdowns under the agreement.
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FAQ
What agreement did SunPower (SPWR) change with White Lion Capital?
SunPower Inc. and White Lion Capital, LLC entered into Amendment No. 3 to their existing common stock purchase agreement originally dated July 16, 2024, further modifying the terms under which White Lion may purchase SunPower common stock.
How much stock can SunPower sell to White Lion under the amended deal?
Subject to approval by SunPower stockholders, the amendment raises the commitment amount to $55,000,000 of SunPower common stock, which the company may elect to sell to White Lion over the commitment period.
How long does the amended SunPower-White Lion commitment period last?
The commitment period now runs until the earlier of December 31, 2027 or the date White Lion has purchased an aggregate amount of SunPower common stock equal to the $55,000,000 commitment amount.
What is the new three hour rapid purchase option in SunPowers agreement?
The amendment adds a three hour rapid purchase notice feature. If SunPower issues such a notice and White Lion accepts it, SunPower can sell shares priced based on the lowest traded price of its common stock during the three hour valuation period following White Lions written acceptance.