SharpLink Announces $1.5B Buyback as Stock Undervalued
- SharpLink’s $1.5B stock buyback addresses undervaluation against ETH holdings.
- Price boost following buyback but recent market dip remains.
- Internal funding without new equity or external grants.
SharpLink Gaming, Inc. unveiled a $1.5 billion share buyback program as its stock traded below the net asset value of substantial Ethereum holdings, announced by Co-CEO Joseph Chalom.
This strategic move aims to correct undervaluation, enhance shareholder value, and was followed by a 6.5% stock rally despite broader month-long declines.
SharpLink Gaming, Inc. has launched a $1.5 billion stock buyback program to counter its stock’s undervaluation against its significant ETH holdings.
This buyback aims to narrow the stock’s valuation gap, boost shareholder value, and is based on internal treasury assets.
SharpLink Reacts to ETH Valuation with $1.5B Buyback
SharpLink Gaming, Inc., announced a $1.5 billion share buyback program. This move responds to market undervaluation compared to net asset value (NAV) of the company’s significant ETH holdings.
Joseph Chalom, Co-CEO, stated the buyback ensures flexibility in capital management, responding proactively when stocks trade below NAV of ETH assets.
6.5% Price Increase Despite Ongoing Market Challenges
The buyback program has increased trading volumes and boosted share prices by 6.5%. Despite this, the stock remains down by 25-31% over the past month.
With an internally funded initiative using treasury assets, no new equity is issued, supporting a debt-free balance sheet for the company.
Crypto-Firm Buyback Strategies Compared to MicroStrategy
This stock buyback is a rare example in crypto-backed firms and echoes strategies seen in companies like MicroStrategy, albeit with a distinct focus on ETH.
Analysts suggest such buybacks can help compress NAV discounts and potentially result in short-term price improvements, driven by improved market sentiment.
Joseph Chalom, Co-Chief Executive Officer, SharpLink Gaming, Inc., “At SharpLink, we remain committed to a disciplined capital markets strategy. […] The accretive course of action may be to repurchase our common stock. This program provides us with the flexibility to act quickly and decisively if those conditions present themselves.”
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