Bloom Energy Shares Slide Following Convertible Bond Expansion

Friday proved to be a challenging session for Bloom Energy, the specialist in fuel cell technology, as its stock price retreated. The decline came in direct response to the company’s announcement that it was significantly increasing the size of a convertible bond offering. This negative market reaction stands in stark contrast to the investor enthusiasm witnessed just days prior, when the company released record-breaking quarterly results.

The fuel cell company confirmed the pricing of its zero-coupon convertible notes due in 2030. In a notable move, the total offering was expanded from an initially planned $1.75 billion to a substantial $2.2 billion. Investors expressed immediate concern, driving the share price down by 3.8% over fears of potential equity dilution from the new Read more...