Nutanix, Inc. Debt Disclosure
NOTE 5. DEBT
2023 Notes
In January 2018, we issued the 2023 Notes with a 0% interest rate for an aggregate principal amount of $575.0 million, due in 2023, in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule144A under the Securities Act.
On September 22, 2021, we consummated privately negotiated exchanges with certain holders of the outstanding 2023 Notes, pursuant to which such holders exchanged approximately $416.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 2023 Notes for $477.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 2027 Notes. We also entered into privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of the 2023 Notes pursuant to which we repurchased approximately $12.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 2023 Notes for cash. Following the closing of these exchanges and repurchases, approximately $145.7 million in aggregate principal amount of 2023 Notes remained outstanding with terms unchanged.
In January 2023, we settled the 2023 Notes in full at maturity with a cash payment of $145.7 million.
2026 Notes
In September 2020, we issued $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes to BCPE Nucleon (DE) SPV, LP, an entity affiliated with Bain Capital, LP ("Bain") (the "2026 Notes"). The 2026 Notes bore interest at a rate of 2.50% per annum, with such interest paid in kind ("PIK") on the 2026 Notes held by Bain through an increase in the principal amount of the 2026 Notes, and that would have been paid in cash on any 2026 Notes transferred to entities that are not affiliated with Bain. Interest on the 2026 Notes accrued from the date of issuance, September 24, 2020, and was added to the principal amount on a semi-annual basis (on March 15 and September 15 of each year).
On June 6, 2024, Bain delivered a notice of conversion to convert $817.6 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes, representing all of the outstanding principal amount as of that date. Under the terms of the indenture governing the 2026 Notes, the conversion was settled by paying the $817.6 million principal amount in cash and delivering the conversion spread of approximately 16.9 million shares of our Class A common stock. The cash portion was settled using a portion of our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
The 2026 Notes were converted in accordance with their original terms and conditions. Upon conversion, because the carrying amount of the conversion option was previously reclassified to equity, the unamortized discount remaining at the date of conversion was recognized as interest expense. The remaining carrying amount of the 2026 Notes was reduced by the cash transferred and then recognized in equity, such that no gain or loss was recognized. In addition, the accrued and unpaid interest as of the conversion date was forgiven pursuant to the terms of the indenture and recognized in equity.
The following table sets forth the total interest expense recognized related to the 2026 Notes:
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Fiscal Year Ended July 31, |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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(in thousands) |
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Interest expense related to amortization of debt discount |
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$ |
36,668 |
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$ |
35,955 |
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$ |
— |
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Interest expense related to amortization of debt issuance |
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4,189 |
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4,107 |
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|
|
— |
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Non-cash interest expense |
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19,757 |
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|
|
18,550 |
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|
|
— |
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Interest expense related to conversion of 2026 Notes |
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— |
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107,877 |
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— |
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Total interest expense |
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$ |
60,614 |
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$ |
166,489 |
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$ |
— |
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Non-cash interest expense was related to the 2.5% PIK interest that we accrued from the issuance of the 2026 Notes through the conversion date and was recognized within other expense, net in our consolidated statement of operations and other liabilities–non-current in our consolidated balance sheet. The accrued PIK interest was converted to the principal balance of the 2026 Notes at each payment date.
2027 Notes
In September 2021, we issued $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2027 consisting of (i) approximately $477.3 million principal amount of 2027 Notes in exchange for approximately $416.5 million principal amount of the previously outstanding 0% convertible senior notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") and (ii) approximately $97.7 million principal amount of 2027 Notes for cash.
In December 2024, we issued $862.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.50% convertible senior notes due 2029, discussed below. We used approximately $95.5 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes. The repurchase of $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes for approximately $95.5 million was accounted for as an induced conversion in accordance with ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20). The induced conversion resulted in the recognition of an inducement expense of $11.3 million within other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations and a reduction to equity of $9.7 million. Subsequent to the completion of this transaction, we had outstanding $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes.
The 2027 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.25% per annum, and pay interest semi-annually in arrears on each April 1 and October 1. The 2027 Notes will mature on October 1, 2027, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.
The 2027 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of Class A common stock, at our election. Each $1,000 of principal of the 2027 Notes is initially convertible into 17.3192 shares of our Class A common stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $57.74 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Holders of these 2027 Notes may convert their 2027 Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of the business day immediately preceding July 1, 2027, only under the following circumstances:
Upon conversion of the 2027 Notes, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of Class A common stock, at our election.
The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain events, but will not be adjusted for any accrued or unpaid interest. Holders who convert their 2027 Notes in connection with certain corporate events that constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" (as defined in the indenture governing the 2027 Notes) are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in the conversion rate. In addition, if we undergo a "fundamental change" (as defined in the indenture governing the 2027 Notes) prior to the maturity date, holders of the 2027 Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2027 Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the repurchased 2027 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon.
In accounting for the exchange of convertible notes, we evaluated whether the transaction should be treated as a modification or extinguishment transaction. The partial exchange of the 2023 Notes and issuance of the 2027 Notes were deemed to have substantially different terms due to the significant difference between the value of the conversion option immediately prior to and after the exchange, and consequently, the 2023 Notes partial exchange was accounted for as a debt extinguishment. The $64.9 million difference between the total reacquisition price paid and the net carrying amount of the 2023 Notes was recognized as a debt extinguishment loss within other expense, net in our consolidated statement of operations.
The 2027 Notes consisted of the following:
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As of |
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July 31, |
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July 31, |
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(in thousands) |
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Principal amounts: |
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Principal |
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$ |
575,000 |
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$ |
500,000 |
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Unamortized debt issuance costs (1) |
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(4,927 |
) |
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(2,941 |
) |
Net carrying amount |
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$ |
570,073 |
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$ |
497,059 |
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As of July 31, 2025, the remaining life of the 2027 Notes was approximately 2.2 years.
The following table sets forth the total interest expense recognized related to the 2027 Notes:
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Fiscal Year Ended July 31, |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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(in thousands) |
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Contractual interest expense |
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$ |
1,720 |
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$ |
1,352 |
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$ |
1,321 |
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Interest expense related to amortization of debt issuance |
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1,530 |
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1,538 |
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1,420 |
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Total interest expense |
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$ |
3,250 |
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$ |
2,890 |
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$ |
2,741 |
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2029 Notes
In December 2024, we issued $862.5 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.50% convertible senior notes due 2029, including the exercise in full by the initial purchasers of the 2029 Notes of their option to purchase an additional $112.5 million principal amount, in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The total net proceeds from the offering were approximately $844.6 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and other debt issuance costs.
We used approximately $95.5 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2027 Notes and approximately $200.0 million of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase approximately 3.1 million shares of our Class A common stock.
The 2029 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.50% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on each June 15 and December 15, beginning June 15, 2025. The 2029 Notes will mature on December 15, 2029, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.
The 2029 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our Class A common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of Class A common stock, at our election. Each $1,000 of principal of the 2029 Notes is initially convertible into 11.6505 shares of our Class A common stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $85.83 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. Holders of these 2029 Notes may convert them at their option at any time prior to the close of the business day immediately preceding September 15, 2029, only under the following circumstances:
Upon conversion of the 2029 Notes, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of Class A common stock, at our election.
The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain events, but will not be adjusted for any accrued or unpaid interest. Holders who convert their 2029 Notes in connection with certain corporate events that constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in the conversion rate. In addition, if we undergo a "fundamental change" (as defined in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes) prior to the maturity date, holders of the 2029 Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2029 Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the repurchased 2029 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon.
The 2029 Notes consisted of the following:
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As of |
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July 31, |
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(in thousands) |
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Principal amounts: |
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Principal |
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$ |
862,500 |
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Unamortized debt issuance costs (1) |
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(15,741 |
) |
Net carrying amount |
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$ |
846,759 |
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As of July 31, 2025, the remaining life of the 2029 Notes was approximately 4.4 years.
The following table sets forth the total interest expense recognized related to the 2029 Notes:
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Fiscal Year Ended July 31, |
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2025 |
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(in thousands) |
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Contractual interest expense |
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$ |
2,695 |
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Interest expense related to amortization of debt issuance |
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2,196 |
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Total interest expense |
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$ |
4,891 |
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Revolving Credit Agreement
In February 2025, we entered into a revolving credit agreement (the "Revolver") that provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million, including a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolver matures in February 2030, subject to earlier springing maturity under certain circumstances.
Borrowings, if any, under the Revolver will bear interest, at our option, at a base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.25% based upon our total leverage ratio or a term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (or an alternative currency term rate) plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% based upon our total leverage ratio. We are also required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolver on a quarterly basis equal to 0.175% to 0.30%, depending on our total leverage ratio.
The Revolver contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (including a financial covenant and restrictions on liens, investments, indebtedness, fundamental changes, restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, prepayments of subordinated debt and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions). The financial covenant requires us to maintain a total leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.75:1.00, tested at the end of each fiscal quarter. The financial covenant is subject to a 0.50:1.00 step-up for four fiscal quarters following a material
acquisition (as defined in the Revolver). As of July 31, 2025, we were in compliance with the financial covenant associated with the Revolver.
As of July 31, 2025, we had no borrowings and an immaterial amount of letters of credit outstanding under the Revolver.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Sep 24, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 | |
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