MicroStrategy Launches Preferred Stock to Raise $250 Million with Fixed Dividends
MicroStrategy ($MSTR) is introducing Preferred Stock ($STRK) to raise capital. The company plans to issue 2.5 million shares at $100 each, totaling $250 million. Each share can be converted into 1/10th of a Class A Common Share, implying a conversion price of $1,000 per Common Share.
- Investors receive an 8% annual dividend based on the liquidation value, equating to $2 quarterly.
- Dividends can be paid in cash, Common Stock, or a mix; unpaid dividends accumulate.
- Shares have no maturity date and cannot be forced to convert unless total Preferred Stock falls below $62.5 million.
- This method raises capital at a 196.4% premium over current stock price.
- The strategy allows MicroStrategy to minimize dilution compared to direct Common Stock sales.
- If successful, this could replace convertible bonds as a preferred investment option.
- Investors benefit from fixed dividends and conversion options.
This new approach may enhance MicroStrategy’s fundraising efficiency while providing potential advantages if Bitcoin and the company's stock appreciate.