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Sequans Sells 970 Bitcoin to Redeem Half Its Convertible Debt

The sale halves leverage, unlocking balance-sheet flexibility for buybacks and financing.

Overview

  • Proceeds cut total debt to $94.5 million, with holdings now at 2,264 BTC worth roughly $228 million.
  • The company’s debt-to-net-asset-value ratio fell from 55% to 39%.
  • CEO Georges Karam called the move a tactical decision and reaffirmed the long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy.
  • Sequans says reduced covenants open room for ADR buybacks, potential preferred-share issuance, and yield strategies on retained Bitcoin.
  • Shares fell 16.6% after the announcement, which followed analysts flagging a Sequans-linked wallet transfer to Coinbase, as peers face pressure from discounts to the value of their crypto holdings.