Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) has announced that it intends to offer USD 200 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2024 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers, the company said.
In connection with the offering, the company expects to grant the initial purchasers a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional USD 30 million in aggregate principal amount of notes.
Final terms of the notes, including the initial conversion price, interest rate and certain other terms of the notes will be determined at the time of pricing. The notes will bear interest semi-annually and will mature on October 15, 2024, unless repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. Prior to April 15, 2024, the notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date.
ATSG is a provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services to domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. Through its principal subsidiaries, including two airlines with separate and distinct US FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. ATSG´s subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc. including its division, PEMCO World Air Services, Inc.