GameStop announced privately negotiated exchange agreements to swap approximately $400 million of its 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 and $1.0 billion of its 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 for shares of common stock. The company will not receive cash; exchanged notes will be cancelled at closing, reducing long-term debt by about $1.4 billion, with approximately $1.1 billion of 2030 Notes and $1.7 billion of 2032 Notes remaining outstanding. The number of shares to be issued will be determined by the average volume-weighted average price over a 35 consecutive trading day period beginning August 3, 2026, subject to a price floor. Closing is expected on or about September 23, 2026, pending customary conditions.
Agreement 1: GameStop to Exchange $400 Million of 2030 Convertible Notes for Stock, Cutting Debt Without Cash
- Agreement type: Privately negotiated exchange of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 for common stock
- Counterparty: 2030 Existing Noteholders
- Signed / Effective: Aug 02 2026 / Sep 23 2026
- Duration / Termination: One-time exchange
- Reason: Reduce debt and simplify capital structure without cash outlay
Agreement 2: GameStop to Exchange $1.0 Billion of 2032 Convertible Notes for Stock, Cutting Debt Without Cash
- Agreement type: Privately negotiated exchange of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032 for common stock
- Counterparty: 2032 Existing Noteholders
- Signed / Effective: Aug 02 2026 / Sep 23 2026
- Duration / Termination: One-time exchange
- Reason: Reduce debt and simplify capital structure without cash outlay
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