Akamai Technologies announced a proposed offering of $2.6 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due in 2030 and 2032, targeting qualified institutional buyers. The proceeds will primarily fund accelerated capital expenditures for its Cloud Infrastructure Services and general corporate purposes, including a $350 million share buyback. The notes will not bear regular interest and can be converted into cash, shares, or a combination. Akamai also plans convertible note hedge and warrant transactions to manage dilution and cash payments related to the notes. The offering is subject to market conditions and regulatory compliance.
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