Loan & DebtJun 10, 2026, 04:26 PM
Virgin Galactic Redeems $30.5M Debt via Stock Issuance
AI Summary
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. has successfully redeemed $30,524,000 in principal amount of its 9.80% First Lien Notes due 2028. This was achieved by issuing 6,734,960 shares of the company's common stock to the noteholders. The proactive measure aims to improve liquidity, mitigate debt concentration risk, and enhance financial flexibility in preparation for commercial operations in Q4 2026, while also reducing ongoing cash interest obligations. Following this redemption, approximately $172 million in aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Notes remain outstanding, with no principal payments due until March 31, 2028.
Key Highlights
- Virgin Galactic redeemed $30,524,000 in principal amount of its 9.80% First Lien Notes due 2028.
- The redemption was executed by issuing 6,734,960 shares of common stock to noteholders.
- The share issuance was based on the volume-weighted average price over a five-day observation period.
- After the redemption, approximately $172 million in aggregate principal amount of First Lien Notes remain outstanding.
- No principal payment will be due on the remaining notes until March 31, 2028.
- The company aims to reduce ongoing cash interest obligations and enhance financial flexibility.
- The shares were issued under the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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