What's Going On With Lucid Stock Thursday? (UPDATED)
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID) shares fell after announcing a public offering of 262.4 million shares, expecting $1.67 billion in gross proceeds. Majority shareholder Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund, will purchase additional shares to maintain a 58.8% stake. The offering is set to close on Oct. 18, with proceeds used for general corporate purposes.
October 17, 2024 | 1:27 pm
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Lucid Group's stock fell after announcing a public offering of 262.4 million shares, expecting $1.67 billion in proceeds. Majority shareholder Ayar will maintain a 58.8% stake. The offering closes on Oct. 18.
The announcement of a large public offering typically leads to a decrease in stock price due to dilution concerns. The involvement of a major shareholder maintaining a significant stake may provide some stability, but the immediate market reaction is negative.
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