NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced the closing of its private placement of $360 million aggregate principal amount of 2.625% Convertible Notes due 2023 (including $60 million aggregate principal amount of notes pursuant to the exercise in full of the initial purchaser's over-allotment option). The notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
The notes are convertible into shares of WebMD common stock based on an initial conversion rate of 11.4845 shares of WebMD common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $87.07 per share. The initial conversion price represents a premium of approximately 30% over the closing price of WebMD common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 25, 2016. The notes will mature on June 15, 2023, unless earlier repurchased or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
WebMD intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions, repurchases of WebMD common stock, repurchases of outstanding convertible notes and for working capital.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities law of any such jurisdiction.
About WebMD
WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms and health-focused publications.
The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD.com, Medscape.com, MedicineNet.com, eMedicineHealth.com, RxList.com, Medscape Education (Medscape.org) and other WebMD owned sites and apps.
WebMD®, Medscape®, CME Circle®, Medpulse®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, theheart.org® and RxList® are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.
All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on WebMD's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in our SEC filings.
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