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Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Prices $2.2B in Convertible Notes

Akamai priced $2.2B of convertible notes: $1.1B bearing 1.00% interest and due in 2028, and $1.1B due in 2031. It may issue up to $150.0M more of each series. The company estimates net proceeds of $2,164.2M, with closing expected Nov. 12, 2026.

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What happened

Akamai priced $2.2 billion of notes that can be converted into shares: $1.1 billion due in 2028 and $1.1 billion due in 2031, both with 1.00% interest. It expects about $2.16 billion after costs, with the sale expected to close November 12, 2026.

Global impact / market context

The sale brings Akamai money for Cloud Infrastructure Services spending and to repay some borrowed money due in 2027. Because the notes can become shares, they may also affect how much of the company existing shareholders own.

What to watch

  1. Check whether the sale closes as expected on November 12, 2026; this would confirm the money is raised.
  2. Check how much of the proceeds goes to Cloud Infrastructure Services spending and how much to repaying 2027 notes; this shows how the money will be used.
  3. Check whether buyers take the option to buy up to $150 million more of each note series; this would increase the amount raised.

Affected assets

  • Akamai 0.375% convertible senior notes due 2027
  • Akamai 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2028
  • Akamai 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2031
  • Akamai Technologies, Inc. common stock

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