Rivian Has Record Drop on Plans to Offer Convertible Debt
- $1.5 billion debt issue in line with Evercore’s expectations
- Preliminary revenue range encompasses average analyst estimate
An employee works on an R1S model electric vehicle on the pilot production line at Rivian's headquarters in Irvine, California, on July 5.
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Rivian Automotive Inc. shares fell the most ever after the electric-vehicle maker announced plans to issue $1.5 billion in convertible debt.
The Irvine, California-based company plans to offer green convertible senior notes due in 2030 as a private offering to qualified institutional buyers, according to a securities filing Wednesday. It granted the purchasers an option to buy an additional $225 million.