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In recent SEC filings, MicroStrategy Inc . (NASDAQ:MSTR) Director Jarrod M. Patten reported multiple transactions involving the company’s Class A Common Stock. The company, currently valued at over $101 billion in market capitalization, has shown significant volatility with a beta of 3.81 and impressive returns of 128% over the past year, according to InvestingPro data. On May 29 and 30, Patten sold a total of 9,550 shares, with prices ranging from $364.415 to $372. These sales amounted to approximately $3.5 million. Additionally, Patten exercised stock options to acquire 14,800 shares at $17.598 per share, totaling $260,450. Following these transactions, Patten holds 27,020 shares directly. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently overvalued, with 11 additional key insights available to subscribers through their comprehensive Pro Research Report, part of their coverage of 1,400+ US equities.
In other recent news, Strategy announced its plan to offer 2.5 million shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, aiming to raise funds for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin acquisitions. The company also disclosed a significant Bitcoin purchase of 4,020 bitcoins for $427 million, funded through its common stock at-the-market offering. Strategy’s aggressive strategy in Bitcoin investment was highlighted by TD Cowen, which maintained a Buy rating and a $590 price target, citing the introduction of a novel STRF preferred stock ATM valued at $2.1 billion as beneficial for shareholders. Additionally, Strategy unveiled a sales agreement to issue and sell up to $2.1 billion of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, with proceeds intended for Bitcoin acquisition and general corporate use. Recent financial activities included the sale of 1,712,708 Class A common stock and 621,555 shares of 8.00% series A perpetual preferred stock, generating significant proceeds for further Bitcoin investments. Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 580,250 bitcoins, valued at over $63.5 billion, reflecting substantial appreciation. In legal matters, the company disclosed a class action lawsuit alleging misleading statements about its Bitcoin investment strategy, which it plans to contest vigorously. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer provided a positive outlook with a Buy rating and a $650 price target, emphasizing the company’s impressive BTC Yield.
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