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NuScale Slides After Board Moves to Double Authorized Shares

A board-approved plan to nearly double authorized shares triggered a selloff.

Overview

  • NuScale filed to raise its authorized capital to 662 million shares from 332 million, with board approval at a Dec. 16 special meeting and a filing to Delaware authorities.
  • Shares fell 8.12% on Wednesday, extending a four-day losing streak, and they are down nearly 30% since mid-November, reflecting investor concern about potential dilution.
  • The company reported a third-quarter net loss of $273 million versus $17 million a year earlier, while revenue rose to $8.2 million.
  • Virtu Financial disclosed a new position of 579,353 NuScale shares valued at about $20.86 million in a Nov. 14 SEC filing.
  • NuScale holds an NRC-approved SMR design and cites commercial pathways through an exclusive ENTRA1 partnership, reported TVA-related opportunities, and planned projects including one in Romania.