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Coinbase Launches $2 Billion Convertible Note Offering With Dilution Protections

Capped-call hedges aim to limit dilution as the offering awaits final pricing, with Coinbase shares slipping in premarket trading.

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Coinbase proposes $2 billion convertible note offering to fund growth and acquisitions

Overview

  • The private placement comprises two $1 billion tranches maturing in 2029 and 2032, with initial purchasers able to acquire up to an additional $150 million of each series within 13 days.
  • The senior unsecured notes will pay interest semi-annually and convert into cash, Class A common stock, or a combination at Coinbase’s discretion once pricing terms are set.
  • Coinbase has structured capped-call transactions alongside the notes to cap share dilution upon conversion and will use part of the proceeds to fund these hedges.
  • Net proceeds will support general corporate purposes including working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, stock repurchases, and debt refinancing.
  • Shares of COIN fell over 2 percent in premarket trading as investors awaited the announcement of interest rates and conversion terms.