Michael Saylor’s Strategy set to raise $711 million to fund Bitcoin acquisition
Key Takeaways
- Strategy plans to raise approximately $711 million for Bitcoin acquisitions and working capital.
- The released preferred stock offers a 10.00% dividend rate and redemption rights under certain conditions.
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Strategy announced today the pricing of 8.5 million shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock at $85.00 per share, with settlement scheduled for March 25, 2025.
The company expects to raise approximately $711 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin acquisition and working capital.
The preferred stock will accumulate cumulative dividends at a fixed rate of 10.00% per annum in the stated amount of $100 per share. Regular dividends will be payable quarterly in cash when declared by the company’s board of directors, beginning June 30, 2025.
Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets, and Moelis & Company LLC are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. AmeriVet Securities, Bancroft Capital, BTIG, and The Benchmark Company are acting as co-managers.
The liquidation preference will initially be $100 per share, with adjustments made after each business day based on various factors including the stated amount and recent trading prices.
The company maintains redemption rights for all shares if the outstanding amount falls below 25% of the total shares originally issued, or in case of certain tax events. Holders will have the right to require the company to repurchase shares in the event of a fundamental change.
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