WEC Energy Group announces offering of Convertible Senior Notes due 2028

Group 1 - WEC Energy Group, Inc. plans to offer $700 million in convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers [1][2] - The company may grant initial purchasers an option to buy an additional$105 million in convertible notes within 13 days of the initial issuance [1] - The final terms of the convertible notes, including conversion price and interest rate, will be determined at the time of pricing [2] Group 2 - The convertible notes will be senior, unsecured obligations, with interest paid semiannually and maturity on June 1, 2028 [2] - Holders can convert their notes under specific conditions before March 1, 2028, and at any time thereafter until two trading days before maturity [3] - Upon conversion, WEC Energy Group will pay cash for the principal amount and may pay or deliver cash, shares, or a combination for any excess [3] Group 3 - The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of short-term debt [4] - WEC Energy Group serves 4.7 million customers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota [6] - The company's principal utilities include We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, and others, with a subsidiary focused on renewable generation facilities [7]