Direct Stock Offering: ArrowMark Financial Corp. has entered into a securities purchase agreement to issue 673,249 shares of common stock at $22.28 each, expected to raise approximately $14.99 million, thereby enhancing current shareholders' equity.
Net Asset Value Comparison: The net asset value at the time of the offering was $22.20, indicating that the offering price is slightly above the net asset value, which may attract more investor interest in the company's financial health.
Investment Strategy Execution: ArrowMark plans to invest the net proceeds from this offering in accordance with its investment strategy, further optimizing its portfolio and enhancing income potential, aligning with its objective of providing current income to shareholders.
Compliance and Transparency: This securities offering is conducted under a SEC “shelf” registration statement, ensuring compliance and facilitating future capital raises, thereby enhancing investor confidence in the company.
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ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Company's primary investment objective is to provide stockholders with current income, and to a lesser extent capital appreciation. The Company generally invests in the preferred equity, debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, convertible securities and, to a lesser extent, common equity primarily in the United States community bank sector. The Company also invests in the United States domiciled banks and companies that provide goods and services to banking companies. The Company's investment portfolio includes term loans, structured debt securities, regulatory capital securities, trust preferred and preferred securities, exchange-traded funds, and short-term or cash and cash equivalent investments. Its investment advisor is ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
