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business3 months ago•36 min saved

Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet Strains Under Three-Way Pressure

Strategy Inc., built to buy and hold Bitcoin, now faces a three-front squeeze as Bitcoin slides, the stock falls, and its STRC preferred shares trade below par. The firm just sold 32 Bitcoin for about $2.5 million—its first sale since 2022—raising the question of whether it can simultaneously protect Bitcoin holdings, support the stock, and maintain confidence in the preferred shares; analysts say one group may have to bear the pain to protect the others.

via Bloomberg.com|

#bitcoin #business #markets

business3 years ago•1 min saved

AMC's Stock Conversion Settlement Denied, Shares Skyrocket

A judge has denied a proposed settlement on AMC Entertainment Holdings' stock conversion plan, which would have allowed the company to issue more shares. The ruling came after the judge determined that the settlement would release potential claims by preferred shareholders who were not represented in the lawsuit or settlement. AMC's common shares surged 69% while its preferred shares dropped 20% in after-hours trading. The company was sued in February for allegedly rigging a shareholder vote to convert preferred stock to common stock and issue new shares. The conversion would dilute common stockholders' ownership but help pay down the company's $5.1 billion debt.

via CNN|

#amc-entertainment-holdings #business #lawsuit

finance3 years ago•3 min saved

Historic Rout Hits Preferred Stocks in Banking Industry.

Investors are selling preferred shares at a historic rate due to concerns about the health of US regional banks, leading to one of the biggest sell-offs since the global financial crisis. Preferreds are popular with banks because they help meet capital requirements without diluting shareholders, but the market is being upended by a selloff fueled by regional bank failures. The illiquid market has become difficult to navigate, with big gaps appearing in prices from day to day. While some investors see opportunity in the wreckage, others are concerned about the impact on smaller lenders who rely on preferred shares to fulfill regulatory requirements.

via Yahoo Finance|

#capital-requirements #finance #high-dividends

finance3 years ago•3 min saved

Regional Banks Face Investor Sell-Off Amidst Market Turmoil

Cohen & Steers, a major buyer of securities issued by US banks to bolster capital, is cutting exposure to regional issuers due to concerns about their ability to quickly recover from the current stress. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March and subsequent failures of other small lenders have exposed vulnerabilities that require a change in tack, said senior portfolio manager Elaine Zaharis-Nikas. Cohen & Steers has reduced exposure to preferred shares issued by US regional lenders as a result.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cohen-and-steers #finance #jpmorgan

finance3 years ago•5 min saved

First Republic Bank Suspends Preferred Dividends Amid Short Seller Analysis

First Republic Bank has suspended payment of the quarterly cash dividend on each series of its outstanding noncumulative perpetual preferred stock as a measure of prudent oversight. The bank has seven different preferred shares listed and the dividend suspension could cause concern for investors. Deposits have been falling and lending has been curtailed, leading to estimates of a modest loss for the year ending December 31, 2023. While the preferred shares may offer an asymmetrical return profile, they are still considered risky.

via Seeking Alpha|

#deposits #dividends #finance

finance3 years ago•1 min saved

"First Republic Bank Suspends Dividends on Preferred Stock Amid Uncertain Times"

First Republic, a struggling US regional bank, has suspended dividend payments on preferred shares as a measure of prudent oversight. The move is seen as a desperation move and could signal trouble for other regional banks. Shares of FRC have plummeted from a high of $147.68 in February to $14.03, making it difficult to fold the company into another bank.

via ForexLive|

#dividends #finance #financial-crisis

business3 years ago•0 min saved

AMC Stock Drops as APE Share Settlement is Reached

AMC Entertainment's stock fell by 25% while its preferred shares rose by over 30% after the company announced a settlement with shareholders over its planned stock conversion. The settlement will allow the company to convert its AMC Preferred Equity units into shares of common stock.

via Barron's|

#amc-entertainment #business #common-stock

business3 years ago•1 min saved

AMC Stock Drops as APE Preferred Shares Surge in Settlement Deal

AMC Entertainment's common shares fell by 24% while its preferred shares rose by 21% after the company agreed to settle litigation and proceed with converting its preferred stock into common shares. The company had been accused of violating a law by creating the preferred shares to reduce the voting power of common stockholders. As part of the settlement, AMC has agreed to pay the plaintiffs one share for every 7.5 shares they own, and plaintiffs' lawyers expect the shares paid to be worth over $100 million.

via Reuters.com|

#amc-entertainment #business #litigation

finance3 years ago•8 min saved

Warren Buffett in Talks with White House on Banking Crisis and Executive Compensation.

Berkshire Hathaway may be considering a deal with a struggling regional bank, similar to the 2008 bailout of Goldman Sachs. The deal would likely involve purchasing preferred shares with a yield between 5% and 10%, along with warrants to buy common stock at a predetermined price. A $5 billion investment could potentially make a difference for a struggling bank like First Republic Bank, and would add $500 million in annual cash flow for Berkshire Hathaway. The deal could increase the value of Berkshire Hathaway shares and yield a cheaper valuation.

via Seeking Alpha|

#berkshire-hathaway #finance #preferred-shares