
Shares of building-products distributor QXO QXO.N down 11.4% at $16.25 after hours as it seeks additional capital
Greenwich, Connecticut-based QXO launches concurrent offerings of common stock and 3-yr mandatory convertible preferred stock for expected $1 bln gross proceeds
Co says intends to use net proceeds from offerings, which are not contingent upon each other, to repay debt under term loan facility, which will bolster its position for future acquisition opportunities
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are jt lead bookrunners for the offerings
Co has ~522.5 mln shares outstanding as of May 15, per the SEC prospectus filing, giving it roughly $9.6 bln market cap
Last month, billionaire Brad Jacobs' firm sold ~37.7 mln shares at $13.25 for $500 mln equity raise to finance buy of Beacon Roofing Supply
QXO shares rose for 7th straight session on Tues, finishing up 4.8% at $18.35. YTD, stock up 15.4%