Michael Saylor raises $722.5M for bitcoin buys at premium dividend rates

Strategy Raises $722.5M for Bitcoin Purchases at Higher Cost with 11.76% Effective Dividend Rate

  • Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) increased its fundraising from $500M to $722.5M but had to offer significantly more favorable terms to investors.
  • The STRF preferred stock was priced at a 15% discount ($85 instead of $100), while maintaining a 10% dividend on the full $100 value, creating an effective 11.76% dividend rate.
  • Strategy plans to use most of the raised funds to purchase more Bitcoin, despite the company being in a multi-month bear market with shares down 44% from November highs.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced a substantial increase in its fundraising efforts Thursday, securing $722.5 million instead of the originally planned $500 million. However, this expanded capital raise came at a cost, as the company offered significantly sweetened terms to investors—details Saylor omitted from his celebratory announcement on social media.

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The bitcoin-focused firm had initially planned to sell 5 million shares of STRF preferred stock at their $100 liquidation preference. Instead, the company was forced to offer the shares at $85 each, representing a substantial 15% discount from the intended price point.

Liquidation preference gives certain investors priority to recover their investment before common shareholders in events such as dividends, company dissolution, or other payouts. Beyond the discounted entry price, Strategy agreed to maintain the dividend rate at 10% based on the full $100 per share value, not the actual $85 purchase price. This arrangement effectively provides investors with a 11.76% dividend yield on their actual investment.

The deal structure contains additional investor-friendly provisions. The $100 liquidation preference for STRF shareholders won’t decrease over time and could potentially increase if subsequent STRF sales occur at higher prices or if STRF trades higher on Nasdaq for several consecutive weeks.

These favorable terms help explain how the company exceeded its initial fundraising target. After accounting for expenses, Strategy will receive approximately $711.2 million in net proceeds, which the company intends to primarily use for additional bitcoin purchases.

The market response to this announcement has been mixed. While some cryptocurrency enthusiasts view it as a bullish signal, critics like Peter Schiff ridiculed the move. Other market observers expressed concerns about potential losses should Bitcoin’s price continue to decline.

These concerns aren’t without merit. Strategy itself has been experiencing a prolonged downturn, with its recent bitcoin acquisitions currently showing negative returns. Since reaching all-time highs in November, MSTR shares have plummeted by 44%, raising questions about the company’s aggressive bitcoin accumulation strategy during volatile market conditions.

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