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3D Systems plans to issue $92 million in convertible senior secured notes as part of its strategy to restructure debt and repurchase shares, closing on June 23, 2025. The initiative aims to convert short-term liabilities into long-term financing amidst ongoing economic challenges. The company’s financial health remains under scrutiny due to negative earnings and dwindling cash reserves, prompting significant actions to boost investor confidence in the competitive 3D printing sector.
Rock Hill, South Carolina – 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced a significant financial maneuver to strengthen its position amid ongoing economic challenges. The company plans to issue $92 million in convertible senior secured notes to restructure its debt and repurchase shares, with the anticipated sale closing on June 23, 2025, pending standard closing conditions.
The new notes, which are set to mature on June 15, 2030, will accrue an interest rate of 5.875% per year, payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15, starting December 2025. The issuance targets qualified institutional buyers and is positioned as a move to clean up the company’s debt obligations by converting short-term liabilities into longer-term financing.
To fund the planned initiatives, 3D Systems has entered into agreements to repurchase approximately $180 million of its existing 0% Convertible Senior Notes that are due in 2026. This repurchase will leverage the proceeds from the newly issued notes alongside approximately $78 million in available cash. Additionally, the company aims to utilize around $15 million to repurchase about 8 million shares of its common stock at a price of $1.87 per share through privately negotiated transactions.
The initial conversion rate for the new notes is set at 445.6328 shares for every $1,000 of notes, translating to a conversion price of roughly $2.24 per share, which is about 20% higher than the company’s closing share price of $1.87 reported on June 17. The notes give holders the option to convert until the second trading day before the maturity date. Notably, a one-time opportunity for note holders to compel 3D Systems to repurchase notes for cash will take place on June 20, 2028.
Following the announcement about the new convertible notes, 3D Systems’ stock initially saw a surge of 15% on June 16, climbing from $1.72 to a peak of $1.97 before settling into volatility and dipping to a low of $1.48. The company’s plan to issue these notes, however, introduces a medium-term overhang and potential dilution should the stock price rise significantly above the conversion price.
Despite the company’s efforts to stabilize its finances, scrutiny over its financial health continues due to a backdrop of negative earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and dwindling cash reserves. Analysts note that while the current ratio appears healthy, the withdrawal of full-year 2025 guidance and disappointing earnings in the first quarter of 2025 indicate ongoing financial distress.
3D Systems has been navigating a complex landscape characterized by liquidity concerns and the need for debt refinancing to relieve immediate pressures. The company aims to bolster its strategic investments in research and development while navigating these challenges. The financial landscape, marked by uncertainty, has prompted 3D Systems to take decisive actions aimed at rebuilding investor confidence and ensuring long-term viability in the competitive 3D printing industry.
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