Benzinga | Mar 2, 2021 12:01PM EST

Cable One Shares Are Trading Lower For $600M Debt Raise Proposal Via Private Offering For Hargray Acquisition



* Broadband communication provider Cable One Inc (NYSE: CABO) plans to raise close to $600 million from the sale of $400 million convertible senior notes due 2026 and $200 million convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private offering.

* The initial purchasers have the choice to procure up to an additional $60 million and $30 million 2026 Notes and 2028 Notes, respectively, within 13 days.

* The company intends to utilize the offering proceeds for general corporate purposes, including a part payment of the Hargray Acquisition Holdings, LLC acquisition. The transaction is roughly valued at $1.87 billion for 85% of the equity interests of Hargray.

* CABO stock has gained just over 22% in the last year.

* Price action: CABO shares are down 4.02% at $1,847.12 on the last check Tuesday.