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LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, announced today the pricing of its upsized private offering (the “Offering”) of $130 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the “notes”), which was upsized from the previously announced $100 million aggregate principal amount of notes, to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In addition, Wabash granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $20 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The Offering is expected to close on July 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. , July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, announced today the pricing of its upsized private offering (the "Offering") of $130 million aggregate principal amount of 4.

Wabash National Corporation faces ongoing industry downturns, with Q2 guidance indicating continued losses and only modest revenue stabilization. Backlog remains a key indicator; while up 20% y/y to $837 million, it is far below 2023 highs, signaling only a tentative recovery. Parts & services are outperforming, showing sequential and y/y growth with higher margins, but core transportation solutions volumes remain under pressure.

LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, announced today that it has commenced a private offering (the “Offering”) of $100 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the “notes”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In connection with the Offering, Wabash expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $15 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The Offering of the notes is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Offering.

Wabash National is positioned for a turnaround as an industry recovery is expected to drive revenue growth and profitability by 2027. WNC trades at a compelling 8.2x 2027E EPS and 0.27x forward sales, well below sector medians, offering significant upside if a recovery materializes. Strategic initiatives—digital tools, AI-driven quoting, and upfit expansion—target margin expansion, market share gains, and more predictable revenue streams.

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LAFAYETTE, Ind., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC) today announced that it will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call to review and discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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