Allegro MicroSystems Launches Primary Offering Of 25M Shares Of Common Stock

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. ("Allegro") (NASDAQ:ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced the launch of a primary offering of 25,000,000 shares of common stock. In addition, Allegro expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 shares of its common stock. Proceeds from the offering, together with cash on hand or additional borrowings under Allegro's term loan facility or revolving credit facility, will be used to repurchase shares from Allegro's majority shareholder, Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. ("Sanken") at a price per share equal to the price per share at which the underwriters will purchase shares of our common stock in the equity offering from Allegro. The offering is subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, or when, the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

 

Barclays, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. PJT Partners is acting as financial advisor to Allegro.