Core Viewpoint - Wolfspeed has signed a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with major creditors to reduce its overall debt by approximately 70%, equating to a reduction of about $4.6 billion, and to decrease annual cash interest expenses by around 60% [1][2]. Group 1: Restructuring Details - The RSA involves creditors holding over 97% of the company's secured notes and over 67% of the outstanding convertible notes [1]. - The company plans to obtain $275 million in new financing through second lien convertible notes, fully supported by certain existing convertible noteholders [3]. - The RSA includes a plan to repay $250 million of secured notes at a rate of 109.875% and to modify terms to lower future cash interest and liquidity requirements [3]. Group 2: Impact on Shareholders - Existing equity will be canceled, with current shareholders receiving 3% or 5% of new common stock, subject to dilution from other equity issuances [4]. - Existing unsecured creditors are expected to be paid in the normal course of business [5]. Group 3: Future Operations - Wolfspeed plans to file for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and expects to complete the restructuring process by the end of Q3 2025 [5]. - The company will continue operations and provide leading silicon carbide materials and devices during the restructuring [5]. Group 4: Renesas Electronics' Involvement - Renesas Electronics has agreed to convert a $2.062 billion deposit into Wolfspeed's convertible notes, common stock, and warrants as part of the restructuring [7][10]. - Renesas anticipates recording a loss of approximately ¥250 billion (around $1.67 billion) related to this deposit in its consolidated financial statements [10].
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