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SoFi Unveils $1.5 Billion Stock Sale as Shares Slip After Hours

The fintech says proceeds will bolster capital, increase flexibility, fund expansion.

Overview

  • The offering includes a 30-day underwriter option to purchase up to 15% additional shares.
  • Goldman Sachs leads the syndicate with BofA Securities, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Mizuho Securities participating.
  • Shares fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading following the announcement, after closing up 1.8% at $29.60 during regular hours.
  • Recent results showed strong momentum with Q3 revenue up 38% to $961.6 million and net income more than doubling to $139.4 million.
  • SoFi reported approximately $3.25 billion in cash and equivalents as of Sept. 30, and some analysts point to potential S&P 500 inclusion during the upcoming rebalancing.