Strategy prices $711.2 million preferred stock offering

Published 21/03/2025, 13:06
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TYSONS CORNER, Va. - Strategy™ (NASDAQ:MSTR/STRK), a company recognized for its significant Bitcoin treasury holdings and currently valued at $78.68 billion, has announced the pricing of its offering of 8.5 million shares of Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock at $85.00 per share. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s stock has shown remarkable momentum with a 108.64% return over the past six months, though it currently appears overvalued based on Fair Value analysis. The offering, which is expected to yield net proceeds of approximately $711.2 million, is set to close on March 25, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

The proceeds from the sale are intended for general corporate purposes, which include acquiring more Bitcoin and bolstering the company’s working capital. This move is particularly significant given that InvestingPro analysis shows the company’s current ratio at 0.71, indicating potential short-term liquidity challenges. This move is in line with Strategy’s ongoing commitment to Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset.

The perpetual strife preferred stock will carry a 10% annual dividend on the $100 per share stated amount, payable quarterly in arrears starting June 30, 2025, if declared by the board of directors. In the event of unpaid dividends, the rate will compound quarterly, potentially increasing to a maximum of 18% per annum.

Strategy reserves the right to redeem all shares of the perpetual strife preferred stock under certain conditions, including if the outstanding shares fall below 25% of the total originally issued or in the event of specific tax circumstances. The redemption price will include accumulated and unpaid dividends.

Additionally, should a fundamental change occur, shareholders will have the right to require Strategy to repurchase their shares at the stated amount plus any accumulated dividends.

The offering’s book-runners include major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Barclays Capital Inc., among others. The offering is made under Strategy’s effective shelf registration statement with the SEC and is available only by prospectus.

This announcement aligns with Strategy’s treasury strategy to provide economic exposure to Bitcoin through a variety of securities. The company’s dual focus on enterprise analytics software and Bitcoin treasury management has positioned it uniquely in the market. For deeper insights into Strategy’s financial health (currently rated as FAIR by InvestingPro), including 10 key ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics, investors can access the detailed Pro Research Report, part of the extensive analysis available for over 1,400 US stocks.

This press release is based on a press release statement and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities described.

In other recent news, Strategy announced its intention to offer 5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock in a public offering. The company aims to use the funds raised for general corporate purposes, including acquiring additional Bitcoin and enhancing working capital. The preferred stock will carry a fixed cumulative dividend rate of 10% per annum, with quarterly payments starting in 2025. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy reported that it did not sell any shares of its class A common stock recently but sold 123,000 shares of its 8.00% series A perpetual strike preferred stock, generating net proceeds of approximately $10.7 million. These funds were used to acquire approximately 130 bitcoins, increasing the company’s total holdings to about 499,226 bitcoins.

Additionally, MicroStrategy declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 8.00% series A perpetual strike preferred stock, amounting to approximately $1.24 per share. The company has also announced plans to issue and sell up to $21 billion of its 8.00% series A perpetual strike preferred stock through an at-the-market offering program. This move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its treasury reserves. Furthermore, analysts at Bernstein have provided insights into the recent Bitcoin price drop, viewing it as a potential buying opportunity, citing a positive long-term outlook for the cryptocurrency.

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