Microstrategy EVP Shao Wei-Ming buys $42,500 in preferred stock

Published 24/03/2025, 21:10
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In a recent transaction filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Shao Wei-Ming, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR), purchased 500 shares of the company’s Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock. The shares were acquired at the public offering price of $85 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $42,500. This insider purchase comes as MSTR’s stock has shown remarkable performance, delivering nearly 100% returns over the past year, with the stock currently trading at $335.72.

This purchase was made through a directed share program associated with the underwritten public offering of the preferred stock. Following this acquisition, Wei-Ming’s direct ownership stands at 500 shares of the preferred stock. Additionally, Wei-Ming holds 7,658 shares of MicroStrategy’s Class A Common Stock.

MicroStrategy, known for its business intelligence software and significant investments in cryptocurrency, continues to draw attention from investors and market watchers. With a market capitalization of $87.4 billion and analyst targets ranging from $225 to $650, the company maintains a FAIR financial health score according to InvestingPro. This transaction by a key executive highlights ongoing interest in the company’s financial instruments. Discover more insights and 8 additional ProTips about MSTR with an InvestingPro subscription, including exclusive access to comprehensive Pro Research Reports.

In other recent news, Strategy has made significant financial moves, including the sale of 1,975,000 shares of its Class A common stock and 13,100 shares of its 8.00% Series A perpetual preferred stock, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $592.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. These proceeds were utilized to purchase approximately 6,911 bitcoins at an average price of $84,529 per bitcoin, bringing the company’s total bitcoin holdings to around 506,137 bitcoins. Additionally, Strategy announced a preferred stock offering of 8.5 million shares, expected to yield net proceeds of approximately $711.2 million, which will be used for general corporate purposes, including further bitcoin acquisitions.

In a related development, Monness Crespi Hardt analyst Gus Gala initiated coverage on Strategy with a Neutral rating and a price target of $200 per share, expressing concerns about market saturation and the potential limitations on future issuances. Meanwhile, Strategy’s commitment to integrating bitcoin into its treasury reserves is evident as it continues to position itself as a significant player in the digital asset space. The company’s latest financial activities underscore its strategy to leverage bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset.

Moreover, Strategy’s recent 8-K filing with the SEC disclosed the company’s efforts to ensure transparent communication through its Strategy Dashboard, providing public access to information about security prices, bitcoin holdings, and key performance indicators. The company’s dual focus on enterprise analytics software and bitcoin treasury management has drawn attention from both investors and analysts.

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