On September 24, 2026, technology solutions provider TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTMI) completed its private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2034, priced at par value. The completed bond issuance serves as a foundational tranche of an anticipated $1.60 billion debt financing structure designed to fund the pending $1.10 billion cash acquisition of defense electronics maker EDS Intermediate Holding, LLC (Epiq Solutions), repay existing credit facility borrowings, and support general corporate requirements.
According to TTM’s regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction establishes long-term fixed-rate capital while integrating strict deal-contingent safeguards. Key terms include a special mandatory redemption requiring a full return of principal plus accrued interest if the underlying defense acquisition does not close before November 15, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- $500M Notes Closed at Par: TTM Technologies finalized the private placement of 6.750% senior notes due October 1, 2034, pursuant to an indenture dated September 24, 2026, with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee.
- $1.60B Total Financing Structure: Net proceeds from the $500 million senior notes will combine with expected borrowings from a $300 million incremental senior secured Term Loan A and an $800 million incremental senior secured Term Loan B to fund the $1.10 billion Epiq Solutions acquisition.
- Deal-Contingent Redemption: If the Epiq acquisition fails to close by November 15, 2026 (or May 15, 2027 under specified regulatory extensions), TTM must redeem the notes at 100% of face value plus accrued interest.
- Capital Structure Position: The notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking pari passu with TTM’s existing 4.000% senior notes due 2029, but subordinated to existing and incremental secured bank facilities.
The $1.60B Debt Package and Acquisition Financing Structure
TTM Technologies initially agreed on August 15, 2026, through its operating subsidiary TTM Technologies North America, LLC, to acquire all issued and outstanding equity of Epiq Solutions for $1.10 billion ($1,100,000,000) in cash, subject to working capital adjustments. To finance the purchase without issuing dilutive common equity, management outlined a three-part debt package spanning institutional senior debt and syndicated bank loans.
While the $500 million senior notes have formally closed and funded, the accompanying credit facility additions remain structured as expected borrowings. Disclosures in the Form 8-K filed September 24, 2026 confirm that TTM plans to draw $300 million under an incremental Term Loan A and $800 million under an incremental Term Loan B. In addition to satisfying the $1.10 billion purchase price, proceeds are budgeted to cover deal advisory expenses and pay down outstanding drawings under TTM’s revolving credit facility, which were previously used to complete its acquisition of Swiss Technology Group AG.
| Financing Component | Principal Amount | Structure / Status | Maturity / Coupon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Notes due 2034 | $500 million | Closed (Senior Unsecured) | October 1, 2034 (6.750%) |
| Incremental Term Loan A | $300 million | Anticipated (Senior Secured) | Syndicated Bank Facility |
| Incremental Term Loan B | $800 million | Anticipated (Senior Secured) | Institutional Bank Facility |
| Total Financing Capacity | $1,600 million | Combined Facilities | Fixed & Floating Debt |
Indenture Terms and Special Mandatory Redemption Mechanics
The notes were issued under an indenture dated September 24, 2026, entered into with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association acting as trustee. Interest on the notes accrues at 6.750% per annum, payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing April 1, 2027.
Because the offering closed ahead of the final closing of the Epiq acquisition, the indenture incorporates protective special mandatory redemption language. If the acquisition does not close on or before November 15, 2026—subject to an automatic extension to May 15, 2027, under specified circumstances such as pending regulatory reviews—or if TTM provides written notification that the transaction will not occur, TTM must redeem all outstanding notes. The redemption price is set at 100% of the aggregate principal amount, alongside accrued and unpaid interest up to the redemption date.
Prior to October 1, 2029, TTM holds the option to redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount using net cash proceeds from qualifying equity offerings at a redemption price of 106.750% plus accrued interest. The company may also redeem notes prior to that date by paying a customary make-whole premium over par value. On or after October 1, 2029, optional redemption prices step down toward par according to the schedule specified in the indenture. If TTM undergoes a qualifying change of control, bondholders retain the right to put their notes back to the company at 101% of principal.
Balance Sheet Impact and Capital Structure Positioning
The new 2034 notes rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured obligations of TTM Technologies and its guarantor subsidiaries, including its $500 million of outstanding 4.000% senior notes due March 1, 2029. However, the notes are effectively subordinated to existing and future secured credit facilities, including the company’s Term Loan B due May 2030, its revolving credit facility due May 2031, and the planned $1.10 billion Incremental Facilities.
According to TTM’s second-quarter Form 10-Q report for the period ended June 29, 2026, the company carried total principal debt of $980.0 million, comprising $500.0 million in 4.000% notes, $400.0 million under its 2030 Term Loan Facility, and $80.0 million drawn on its revolving credit line. At the end of the second quarter, TTM reported $507.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, total assets of $4,415.7 million, and total stockholders’ equity of $1,934.4 million, against total liabilities of $2,481.3 million.
By issuing 8-year fixed-rate debt alongside expected bank term loans, TTM secures intermediate-term liquidity while diversifying its maturity profile beyond its 2029 and 2030 maturities.
Strategic Drivers and Transaction Milestones Ahead
The capital raise directly supports TTM’s strategic expansion in high-reliability radio frequency (RF) electronics and defense microelectronics. Epiq Solutions specializes in software-defined radio platforms and RF processing modules deployed across government, aerospace, and commercial secure communications systems. Under the terms of the definitive agreement signed August 15, 2026, completion remains subject to expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and customary closing conditions.
Investors and credit analysts will monitor the syndication and closing of the $1.10 billion Incremental Facilities, the receipt of regulatory clearances, and the final integration of Epiq Solutions before the November 15, 2026 initial target date.
Sources
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Form 8-K Current Report (Item 1.01 & Item 2.03), TTM Technologies, Inc., filed September 24, 2026.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Form 8-K Definitive Purchase Agreement (Exhibit 2.1), TTM Technologies, Inc., filed August 17, 2026.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Form 10-Q Quarterly Report, TTM Technologies, Inc., for the quarterly period ended June 29, 2026.
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