01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 24, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
MicroStrategy Incorporated, now Strategy Inc, filed this Current Report on Form 8-K on January 24, 2025 under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to announce that it delivered a notice of full redemption to the trustee for its outstanding 0.0%a Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes").
The aggregate principal amount being redeemed is approximately $1.05 billionb, which the filing states equals the current aggregate principal amount of 2027 Notes outstanding and held by investors. The redemption is scheduled for February 24, 2025 (the "Redemption Date") at a price equal to 100% of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to but excluding the Redemption Date, unless the notes are converted earlier. Because of the redemption notice, the 2027 Notes are convertible at the holders' option at any time before 5:00 p.m.
New York City time on February 20, 2025, at a conversion rate of 7.0234 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000c principal amount, reflecting a conversion price of $142.38 per share. For any conversion notice received, the company has elected to settle its conversion obligation solely in shares of Class A common stock, with cash paid in lieu of any fractional shares. The filing is informational only and does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation to sell any 2027 Notes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Notice of full redemption delivered to the trustee for the 0.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 on January 24, 2025
- Approximately $1.05 billion aggregate principal amount to be redeemed, equal to the amount outstanding and held by investors
- Redemption scheduled for February 24, 2025 at 100% of principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any
- Holders may convert until 5:00 p.m. NYC time on February 20, 2025, at 7.0234 Class A shares per $1,000 principal (conversion price of $142.38 per share)
- Company has elected to settle conversions solely in Class A common stock, with cash paid for fractional shares
- Filing is made under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and is for informational purposes only
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being redeemed and how much is involved?
The company is redeeming all outstanding 0.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.05 billion, which the filing states equals the current principal outstanding and held by investors.
When and at what price will the 2027 Notes be redeemed?
The Redemption Date is February 24, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to but excluding the Redemption Date, unless the notes are converted earlier.
What conversion rights do noteholders have following the notice?
Because of the redemption notice, holders may convert their 2027 Notes at any time before 5:00 p.m. New York City time on February 20, 2025, at a conversion rate of 7.0234 shares of Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount, reflecting a conversion price of $142.38 per share.
How will the company settle conversions?
The company has elected to satisfy its conversion obligation for each $1,000 principal amount solely by delivering shares of Class A common stock, together with cash in lieu of any fractional shares.
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