Strategy Repurchases Preferred Shares
Strategy Repurchases $139 Million in Preferred Shares While Holding Bitcoin Steady
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Strategy did not sell shares through its at-the-market offering during the Sept. 8–13 period, and it repurchased no shares of STRF, STRK, STRD or MSTR.
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Strategy reported $1.30 billion in USD Cash after funding the buyback, separate from its $5.10 billion USD Reserve, which is restricted to preferred-stock dividends and interest on outstanding debt.
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Strategy said its $6.4 billion in dollar-denominated assets represented a USD Duration of about 3.9 years, indicating the estimated period it could meet dividends and interest obligations without relying on Bitcoin sales or new funding.
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Under its Digital Credit Capital Framework, Strategy also authorized a $1 billion common-stock buyback and expanded its Bitcoin Monetization Program to permit up to $5 billion in Bitcoin sales for reserves, dividends, interest payments and securities repurchases.
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Strategy reported STRC’s internal “BTC Credit” at 57 basis points, based on assumptions of a $77,266 Bitcoin price, a 10% annual rate of return and 40% volatility; the metric is intended to measure the additional return of STRC relative to holding Bitcoin directly.
Strategy Inc. repurchased $139.3 million of its STRC preferred shares between September 8 and 13, retiring 1.42 million shares as it manages its capital structure. CoinGape reported that the company made no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the period, holding steady at 845,050 BTC worth roughly $63.7 billion, or an average of about $75,412 per coin.
The buybacks were funded from Strategy's $1.30 billion in USD cash reserves, separate from a $5.10 billion restricted reserve for preferred dividends and debt payments. CryptoBriefing noted that the company's board expanded its digital-credit securities repurchase authorization to $2 billion, signaling continued focus on managing its preferred stock rather than acquiring more Bitcoin.
Skipping Bitcoin Purchases for a Second Week
Strategy made no Bitcoin trades for the second consecutive week, choosing instead to deploy capital toward preferred-stock buybacks. CoinLaw reported that the company avoided any BTC moves as it prioritized reducing future dividend obligations through equity repurchases. This marks a clear shift in Strategy's recent allocation strategy away from expanding its Bitcoin treasury.
Capital Structure Strategy Over Bitcoin Expansion
Strategy's $139.3 million STRC repurchase brings its two-week preferred-stock buyback total to $315 million, according to CryptoTimes. The company is systematically retiring preferred shares at what it views as attractive prices, reducing future dividend payments and simplifying its capital stack without selling Bitcoin or raising new debt.
Dollar Reserves Sized to Cover Years of Obligations
Strategy reported $6.4 billion in dollar-denominated assets with a USD Duration of about 3.9 years, meaning it could meet all dividends and interest payments for nearly four years without selling Bitcoin or issuing new debt. CoinFomania highlighted this strategy as a significant shift in priorities, with the company building a cushion that allows long-term Bitcoin holding without immediate pressure to monetize. The restricted $5.10 billion reserve specifically backs preferred-dividend payments and interest on outstanding debt.
New Bitcoin Monetization and Common-Stock Buyback Programs
Under its Digital Credit Capital Framework, Strategy authorized a $1 billion common-stock buyback and expanded its Bitcoin Monetization Program to permit up to $5 billion in BTC sales. The company also reported STRC's internal BTC Credit at 57 basis points, based on a $77,266 Bitcoin price assumption and designed to measure the extra return of holding STRC compared to holding Bitcoin directly. This structure gives Strategy flexibility to raise capital without forced Bitcoin sales if market conditions shift.
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