Top Axes:
Trading Recap:
- Last week, the convert desk traded BKNG 0 ¾ 05/01/25, ENV 2 ⅝ 12/01/27, EQXCN 4 ¾ 10/15/28, GRPN 1 ⅛ 03/15/26, GRPN 6 ¼ 03/15/27 *, MGPI 1 ⅞ 11/15/41, PCT 7 ¼ 08/15/30, PLUG 3 ¾ 06/01/25, SMCI 0 03/01/29, SPOT 0 03/15/26, SYNA 0 ¾ 12/01/31, UBER 0 ⅞ 12/01/28 2028, and UPST 1 11/15/30.
Notable Movers and Themes
- - US equities finished the week lower, led by QQQ which ended the week down 3.42%. US Treasury yields were wider across the curve as traders now a 50% chance for a rate cut on December 18th.
- - Last week, it was a busier week in the convertible new issue market with all deals trading higher $ ntrl in their first day of trading (UPST 1 30, SYNA .75 31, and AHLC 4.25 29, which was a stand-out amongst new issues this year).
- - As a desk, we saw activity across all convert profiles including high-dollar BKNG 0 ¾ 05/01/25, risk-arb scenarios such as ENV 2 ⅝ 12/01/27, as well as earnings focused movers such as PLUG 3 ¾ 06/01/25. For current markets, reach out to the desk.
Spirit Airlines, Inc. (SAVE) Files for CH11 with RSA
The company disclosed a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a supermajority of its loyalty and convertible bondholders. A $350 million backstopped equity investment from existing bondholders and the equitization of $795 million in funded debt. Additionally, bondholders are providing $300 million in DIP financing. Expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in the first quarter of 2025.
Prepetition Debt:
Revolving Credit Facility $300.0 million
8.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 $1.11 billion
Aircraft Debt $1.5 billion
Total Secured Debt $2.9 billion
4.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 $25 million
1.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 $500 million
Unsecured Term Loans due 2031 $136 million
Total Debt $3.6 billion
Treatment of Loyalty Bonds and Convertible Bonds:
8.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (Loyalty bonds) = $1.11 billion
- 76.0% of the New Equity
- subject to dilution by the Equity Rights Offering
- $700 million of the Exit Secured Notes (63 cents)
Convertible Notes Claims = $525 million
- 24.0% of the New Equity
- Subject to dilution
- $140 million of Exit Secured Notes (27 cents)
Please reach out to the desk for details.
Pre-Market Convert Stock Movers:
Recent Notes – By Date
Desk Contacts:
Dave Sposito (Head of Desk) – 212-692-5172 – [email protected]
Zach Johannes (Trading) – 973-222-6189 - [email protected]
Denise Dalonzo (Sales) – 917-699-1630 - [email protected]
Walter McNulty (Sales) – 203-219-5837 – [email protected]
Chris Frascella (Sales) – 203-912-7535 – [email protected]
Rob Weaver (Strategist) – 203-399-7023 – [email protected]
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