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On The Margin
Convertible Bond Expert Breaks Down Why MicroStrategy Is Soaring | Richard Byworth
Dec 10, 2024
Richard Byworth, managing partner at Seize Capital and expert in convertible bonds, discusses the intriguing financial tactics behind MicroStrategy’s surge. He clarifies misconceptions about the company’s bond strategy and examines why its premium to NAV is likely to grow. Byworth dives into the relationship between MicroStrategy, Bitcoin yield, and market volatility, outlining the unique advantages convertible bonds offer in capital-raising efforts amid unpredictable crypto markets. His insights reveal both risks and opportunities that investors face.
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- MicroStrategy utilizes convertible bonds at zero coupon rates to effectively accumulate Bitcoin without traditional interest expenses, enhancing shareholder value.
- Accretive dilution from MicroStrategy's stock issuances increases the asset base, benefiting existing shareholders contrary to common misconceptions about dilution.
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Understanding MicroStrategy's Unique Strategy
MicroStrategy’s approach to leveraging convertible bonds presents a paradigm shift in how companies can accumulate assets like Bitcoin. By utilizing the volatility of their stock, they are able to issue convertible bonds at zero coupon rates but at a significant premium to the current market value. This strategy allows MicroStrategy to raise funds effectively, enabling the purchase of more Bitcoin without incurring traditional interest expenses. Such actions are often misinterpreted by investors, who may not realize the long-term benefits of this approach in enhancing shareholder value.
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