Strive Launches $500M SATS Preferred IPO with 15% Dividend to Fund Bitcoin Strategy
ASST has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $7.02.
Summary
Strive announced a $500 million IPO of 15% perpetual preferred stock (SATS) to fund bitcoin purchases and general corporate purposes, with an 18-month dividend reserve funded at closing. The offering will offer 5 million shares at $100 each, and Strive shares closed down 0.43% at $27.59 on Tuesday.
Updated with a dpa-AFX report · What changed
Updates
· SEC 8-K — Underwriting agreement sets underwriter purchase price at $87.00 per share, a 3% discount to the $90 public price, with settlement October 20, 2026.
· SEC FWP — Strive upsized its SATS preferred IPO to 7,000,000 shares at $90.00 per share, raising about $630 million, with settlement October 20, 2026.
· dpa-AFX — The IPO's net proceeds will also finance acquisitions of complementary businesses, assets or technologies.
- Use of Proceeds — Net proceeds will finance acquisitions of complementary businesses, assets or technologies.
- Dividend Terms — Dividends are payable in arrears on each business day, when and if declared. The dividend reserve will be funded using existing cash and securities.
- Liquidation Preference — Initial liquidation preference is $100 per share. Liquidation preference will be adjusted daily based on stated amount and trading prices.
All 5 details
- Net proceeds will finance acquisitions of complementary businesses, assets or technologies.
- Dividends are payable in arrears on each business day, when and if declared.
- Dividend reserve will be funded using existing cash and securities.
- Initial liquidation preference is $100 per share.
- Liquidation preference will be adjusted daily based on stated amount and trading prices.
· Coinpedia — Strive's SATS preferred IPO will offer 5 million shares at $100 each, yielding 15% annually, with Barclays and Cantor as joint book-running managers.
- SATS preferred stock is subordinate to SATA preferred stock.
· Reuters — Strive announced the proposed IPO of 5 million shares of 15% Series A SATS preferred stock, with proceeds for bitcoin acquisition, asset purchases, and share repurchases.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · ASST
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Strive Shares Close Down
Strive shares closed down 0.43% at $27.59 on Tuesday.
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Proceeds to Finance Acquisitions
Net proceeds will finance acquisitions of complementary businesses, assets or technologies.
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Dividends Payable in Arrears
Dividends are payable in arrears on each business day, when and if declared.
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Dividend Reserve Funded with Existing Cash
Dividend reserve will be funded using existing cash and securities.
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Initial Liquidation Preference Set
Initial liquidation preference is $100 per share.
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Liquidation Preference Adjusted Daily
Liquidation preference will be adjusted daily based on stated amount and trading prices.
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SATS Subordinate to SATA Preferred
SATS preferred stock is subordinate to SATA preferred stock.
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$500M SATS Preferred Offering Launched
Strive intends to offer 5,000,000 shares of 15.00% Series A Perpetual SATS Preferred Stock at $100 stated amount per share, raising up to $500 million before expenses. The offering will offer 5 million shares at $100 each.
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15% Dividend with 18-Month Reserve
SATS pays a cumulative 15% annual dividend on the $100 stated amount, with first payment November 9, 2026. Strive will deposit $22.50 per share into a dividend reserve at closing, covering the first 18 months of payments.
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Proceeds Target Bitcoin Acquisitions
Net proceeds are earmarked for bitcoin and bitcoin-related products, working capital, income-generating assets, capital expenditures, and potential repurchases of Class A common stock or SATA preferred stock.
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Underwriting Syndicate Named
Barclays and Cantor are joint book-running managers; Clear Street is lead manager; B. Riley Securities, H.C. Wainwright & Co., Maxim Group LLC, and StoneX are co-managers.
Analysis · ASST · Crypto Assets
Strive is raising up to $500 million through a new perpetual preferred stock offering, paying a 15% annual dividend, with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The deal adds a new layer of leverage to an already aggressive bitcoin treasury strategy — the company has been issuing common shares and buying bitcoin at a rapid clip, and this preferred offering provides another funding channel. The 15% dividend rate is high, reflecting the risk profile of a company that just reported a $257.6 million quarterly loss driven by bitcoin price declines. The underwriting syndicate is substantial, with Barclays and Cantor leading, which suggests institutional demand exists despite the aggressive structure. The offering will offer 5 million shares at $100 each, and Strive shares closed down 0.43% at $27.59 on Tuesday.
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