Strategy, a Bitcoin treasury firm, is set to repurchase $1.5 billion of its 0% convertible notes due in 2029, effectively reducing its outstanding debt for this tranche by approximately half. The company entered into privately negotiated agreements with some note holders, with an estimated repurchase cost of $1.38 billion according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The transaction is scheduled for settlement on the Tuesday following the article's publication and may fluctuate based on market conditions. Funding for the repurchase will come from available cash reserves, proceeds from its at-the-market offering, and possibly from Bitcoin sales.
Strategy currently carries a total debt of around $8.2 billion. In a strategic shift, the company plans to convert its convertible debt into equity over the next three to six years, potentially diluting existing shareholder value while alleviating debt burdens. On the same day, trading volume for Strategy's Stretch Perpetual Preferred Stock reached a record $1.5 billion, indicating robust investor interest.