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Benzinga
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Anusuya Lahiri

Why Are Flex Shares Trading Higher Today?

Flex Ltd (NASDAQ:FLEXagreed to sell $500 million of convertible preferred equity in Nextracker to TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG's global impact investing platform TPG Rise.

  • The investment is at an implied enterprise value for Nextracker of $3.0 billion, in the form of convertible preferred security with a 5.0% annual dividend. 
  • The convertible preferred security will convert into common equity of Nextracker at the time of a qualified initial public offering for Nextracker. 
  • Net proceeds from the transaction will help fund growth and generate returns for Flex shareholders.
  • Through the collaboration and investment from TPG, Nextracker will continue to expand its market-leading position in solar tracking and software solutions.
  • TPG's experience and extensive network in renewable energy provide Nextracker with a solid partner to support long-term growth.
  • Jonathan Coslet, Vice Chairman of TPG, and Steven Mandel, Business Unit Partner in TPG Rise, will join the Nextracker board as part of the investment.
  • Price Action: FLEX shares traded higher by 4.50% at $17.52 on the last check Thursday.
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