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MINNEAPOLIS - SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:SBET), currently valued at $2.45 billion, announced Thursday it has secured approximately $200 million through a registered direct offering to expand its Ethereum treasury. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s stock has delivered an impressive 186.4% return year-to-date, though current valuations suggest the stock is trading above its Fair Value.
The company entered into securities purchase agreements with four global institutional investors at $19.50 per share, with the transaction expected to close around August 8, 2025. After deployment of the proceeds, SharpLink’s Ethereum holdings are expected to exceed $2.0 billion in value. The company maintains a healthy financial position with a current ratio of 3.27, indicating strong liquidity to meet short-term obligations.
"SharpLink is proud to be joined by globally-recognized institutional investors, augmenting our strong existing investor base and further validating our mission to be the world’s leading ETH treasury," said Joseph Chalom, SharpLink’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, according to the press release.
A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is serving as the lead placement agent for the offering, with Societe Generale acting as co-placement agent. Cantor is functioning as financial advisor to the company.
The offering is being conducted under an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2025.
SharpLink Gaming describes itself as one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies to adopt Ether (ETH) as its primary treasury reserve asset. The Minneapolis-based company is also involved in online gaming development.
The company noted that fluctuations in Ethereum’s market price will impact its accounting and financial reporting, potentially resulting in significant balance sheet and income statement variations under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. InvestingPro data reveals the stock’s beta of 12.15, indicating substantially higher volatility than the broader market. Subscribers can access 13 additional ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics to better understand the company’s risk profile.
In other recent news, SharpLink Gaming, Inc. reported that its shareholders approved an amendment to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100 million to 500 million. This decision was made effective following a special meeting and subsequent filing with the Secretary of State of Delaware. Additionally, SharpLink Gaming has appointed Joseph Chalom, a former BlackRock executive, as its new Co-CEO, effective July 24, 2025. Chalom brings extensive experience from his 20-year tenure at BlackRock, where he notably launched the iShares Ethereum Trust. SharpLink Gaming also announced a significant surge in its Ethereum holdings, which grew by 29% to 360,807 ETH as of July 20, 2025. The company purchased 79,949 ETH during the week ending July 20, marking its highest weekly purchase to date. Furthermore, SharpLink Gaming amended its ATM Sales Agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, increasing the maximum share offering from $1 billion to $6 billion. This amendment includes provisions for forward sales of shares, allowing greater flexibility in its capital-raising activities.
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