Why Squarespace (SQSP) Stock Is Falling During Thursday's Session
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Squarespace Inc (NYSE:SQSP) stock dropped 6.2% after General Atlantic announced plans to sell 6 million shares in a secondary public offering, with an option for the underwriter to purchase an additional 900,000 shares. Squarespace will not receive any proceeds from the sale. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is the lead book-running manager and underwriter for the offering. SQSP's 52-week range is between $0.20 and $10.00.

November 16, 2023 | 3:48 pm
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Squarespace's stock price fell due to General Atlantic's planned sale of 6 million shares, indicating a potential increase in supply and shareholder dilution.
The announcement of a major shareholder selling a significant amount of stock typically leads to negative sentiment among investors, as it can imply a lack of confidence in the company's future prospects or an expectation of lower prices ahead. Additionally, the increase in available shares can lead to dilution and downward pressure on the stock price. Squarespace not receiving any proceeds from the sale further exacerbates the negative impact, as there is no direct financial benefit to the company from this transaction.
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