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Borr Drilling issued $300 million in convertible senior notes maturing May 1, 2033, bearing 3.50% annual interest payable semi-annually.

The notes are convertible into common shares at an initial rate of 125 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to an $8.00 conversion price.

The initial conversion price represents a premium of over 40% relative to the $5.70 closing share price on April 14, 2026.

Proceeds will be used to repurchase $195.2 million of the company's existing convertible bonds due 2028 and for general corporate purposes.

The notes are senior, unsecured obligations of the company and may be converted into shares, cash, or a combination at the company's election.

Full analysis

Borr Drilling has successfully completed a significant capital markets transaction with its $300 million convertible senior notes offering, which includes $40 million from the exercise of an over-allotment option. This financing provides the company with fresh capital while addressing existing debt obligations through the planned repurchase of $195.2 million of its 2028 convertible bonds. The 3.50% coupon rate represents the cost of this new debt, while the conversion feature at $8.00 per share provides potential equity dilution at a substantial premium to the recent trading price. The transaction demonstrates investor confidence in the company's prospects, as evidenced by the over 40% conversion premium relative to the recent $5.70 share price. By refinancing existing convertible debt with new longer-dated securities, Borr Drilling extends its debt maturity profile while securing additional capital for general corporate purposes, potentially supporting its jack-up rig operations in the shallow-water offshore drilling segment.

BORR · Borr Drilling Limited

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