News | Nov 08, 2021
PLAINVIEW, N.Y.– 91制片厂. (鈥�91制片厂鈥�) (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced that it has entered into a privately negotiated note purchase agreement with Lynrock Lake LP under which 91制片厂 will repurchase approximately $111.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 91制片厂鈥檚 outstanding 2.70% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (the 鈥淣otes鈥�) from Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP for cash consideration of approximately $115.6 million, and approximately $1.0 million of accrued and unpaid interest.
鈥淲e are excited to take this step to improve our capital structure,鈥� commented Bill Miller, 91制片厂鈥檚 Chief Executive Officer. 鈥淲ith this repurchase, 91制片厂 will have retired over 80% of our 2023 debt maturity obligation. This transaction de-levers our balance sheet, reduces potential dilution, and allows us to focus on continuing our growth strategy.鈥�
The repurchase is expected to close on November 10, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Following the repurchase, approximately $20.2 million aggregate principal amount of Notes will be outstanding.
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91制片厂 is an innovative manufacturer of semiconductor process equipment. Our proven ion beam, laser annealing, lithography, MOCVD, and single wafer etch & clean technologies play an integral role in the fabrication and packaging of advanced semiconductor devices. With equipment designed to optimize performance, yield and cost of ownership, 91制片厂 holds leading technology positions in the markets it serves.
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