Renesas discloses 16.85M WOLF shares; notes convertible into 11.10M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Renesas Electronics America Inc. and its parent Renesas Electronics Corporation reported an initial Form 3 disclosing sizable holdings in Wolfspeed, Inc. (WOLF) tied to Wolfspeed's Chapter 11 reorganization. The reporting parties hold 16,852,372 shares of common stock that Wolfspeed is holding in reserve under its Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan; Renesas America may direct sales of those shares and receive proceeds once certain regulatory approvals are obtained. The filing also shows Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031 convertible into 11,096,247 shares at an initial conversion price of approximately $18.35 per share, plus a warrant exercisable for 4,943,555 shares with an exercise price of $23.95 and an expiration currently 09/29/2028 (with a possible extension to 09/29/2029). The reported ownership is disclosed as direct for Renesas America, and Renesas Corporation may be deemed beneficial owner as sole shareholder of REA.

Positive

• Large disclosed position: 16,852,372 common shares held in reserve provide Renesas with substantial economic exposure.
• Convertible financing included: Convertible notes offer a pathway to convert debt into 11,096,247 shares, potentially reducing cash obligations.
• Warrant upside: A warrant for 4,943,555 shares at $23.95 preserves optional equity participation.

Negative

• Subject to regulatory approvals: Sales and issuance are restricted until unspecified approvals are obtained, limiting immediate liquidity/control.
• Potential dilution: Conversion and exercise could add up to ~16.04M shares, diluting existing equity if issued.
• Chapter 11 reserve status: Shares are held by the issuer under the reorganization plan, indicating transactional complexity and conditionality.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

Large equity stake is held in reserve and controllable by Renesas America pending approvals.

The 16,852,372 shares are held by the issuer under a Chapter 11 plan and may be sold at Renesas America's direction once regulatory approvals are secured. This structure creates a holder with practical disposal rights but with transfer limitations until approvals occur.

Key dependencies are the unspecified regulatory approvals and plan conditions; near-term investor monitoring should focus on regulatory milestones and any filings that lift the sale restrictions within the next months.

Capital Structure / Credit Expert

Convertible notes and warrants create potential material dilution if converted/exercised.

The Convertible Second Lien Notes convert into 11,096,247 shares at an initial conversion rate equivalent to $18.35 per share; the warrant covers 4,943,555 shares at $23.95. Combined, these instruments represent up to ~16.04M additional shares subject to conditions and approvals.

Risks hinge on conversion/issuance conditions and regulatory clearances; watch for conversions, exercises, or cash settlement elections and any amendments to exercise windows over the next 1–5 years tied to the notes' and warrant's timelines.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Renesas Electronics America Inc.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6024 SILVER CREEK VALLEY ROAD

(Street)

SAN JOSE, CA 95138

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/29/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WOLFSPEED, INC. [ WOLF ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	16,852,372(1)	D(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031	(3)	09/29/2027	Common Stock	11,096,247(3)	(3)	D(2)
Warrant	(4)	09/29/2028(4)	Common Stock	4,943,555	$23.95	D(2)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Renesas Electronics America Inc.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6024 SILVER CREEK VALLEY ROAD

(Street)

SAN JOSE, CA 95138

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Renesas Electronics Corp

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RENESAS ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC.

6024 SILVER CREEK VALLEY ROAD

(Street)

SAN JOSE, CA 95138

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the Issuer's Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, the Issuer holds the reported shares of Common Stock in reserve for Renesas Electronics America Inc. ("REA"). Until certain regulatory approvals are received, REA may direct the Issuer to make sales of the reported shares of Common Stock and to remit the cash proceeds from such sales to REA.

2. The reported securities were received pursuant to the Issuer's Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. Renesas Electronics Corporation, as the sole shareholder of REA, may be deemed to have dispositive power over the reported securities beneficially owned by REA and, accordingly, may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities.

3. Subject to certain limitations, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals, the Convertible Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the "Convertible Notes") are convertible into shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion rate of 54.5005 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $18.35 per share of Common Stock. Until such regulatory approvals are received, REA may direct the Issuer to make sales of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes and to remit the cash proceeds from such sales to REA.

4. The ability to exercise the warrant for shares of Common Stock is subject to certain limitations, including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals. Subject to the terms of the warrant, the expiration date may be extended to September 29, 2029. Until such regulatory approvals are received, the warrant will not be deemed issued (other than for U.S. federal and applicable state and local income tax purposes), but REA may direct the Issuer to make sales of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrant and to remit the cash proceeds from such sales to REA.

	Renesas Electronics America Inc., By: /s/ Takahiro Homma Title: Authorized Signatory	10/06/2025
	Renesas Electronics Corporation, By: /s/ Takahiro Homma Title: General Counsel	10/06/2025
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FAQ

What did Renesas disclose on the Form 3 for Wolfspeed (WOLF)?

The filing shows 16,852,372 common shares held in reserve for Renesas America, convertible notes convertible into 11,096,247 shares, and a warrant for 4,943,555 shares.

Are Renesas's Wolfspeed holdings immediately tradable?

No. The shares are held in reserve under Wolfspeed's Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan and sales or issuance are subject to certain regulatory approvals before proceeds can be remitted to Renesas.

What is the conversion price of the Convertible Notes disclosed?

The initial conversion rate is 54.5005 shares per $1,000 principal, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $18.35 per share.

What are the warrant terms shown in the filing?

The warrant is exercisable for 4,943,555 shares at an exercise price of $23.95, with an expiration of 09/29/2028 and a possible extension to 09/29/2029, subject to limitations and approvals.

Could Renesas Corporation be considered a beneficial owner of these Wolfspeed securities?

Yes. As the sole shareholder of Renesas Electronics America Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation may be deemed to have dispositive power and thus may be considered to beneficially own the reported securities.