• Backblaze launched a private offering of USD 150 million Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A.
• Notes convert into cash, Class A shares, or a mix at Backblaze’s election; key terms set at pricing.
• Initial purchasers may buy up to an extra USD 22.5 million of notes to cover over-allotments.
• Proceeds earmarked for capped call costs; remaining funds for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
• Capped call hedging could drive near-term trading in Class A stock, potentially affecting share price and conversion dynamics.

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