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MicroStrategy Prices €80 STRE Preferred, Raising About $715 Million for More Bitcoin

Settlement is slated for Nov. 13, with a 10% quarterly dividend that can rise to 18% if payments are deferred.

Overview

  • The euro-denominated Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred was upsized on heavy institutional demand, lifting gross proceeds to about $715 million.
  • Shares were priced at €80 with settlement on Nov. 13, netting roughly €608.8 million and paying a 10% quarterly dividend that can compound up to 18% if deferred.
  • Distribution targeted qualified investors, with the EU and UK retail markets excluded under the offering terms.
  • The company said proceeds will primarily fund additional Bitcoin purchases and liquidity, and it now reports about 641,205 BTC after buying 397 coins.
  • The STRE ranks above STRK, STRD and common stock but below STRF, STRC and debt, and offering documents permit asset sales to cure any missed dividends within 60 days.