Shares of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) plummeted over 5% in pre-market trading on September 16th, 2024, following the company's announcement of plans to raise $300 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2029.
The fintech lender said it intends to use a portion of the net proceeds to fund capped call transactions that would help offset potential dilution from the convertible notes. Upstart also plans to allocate some of the funds to repurchase a portion of its existing 2026 convertible debt, with the remaining amount to be used for general corporate purposes.
In connection with the debt offering, the banks underwriting the deal are expected to engage in hedging activities involving Upstart's stock, such as buying and selling shares as well as trading derivatives. Such trading could contribute to volatility in Upstart's share price around the pricing and issuance of the new convertible notes.
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