[情報] UPST賣出5億美金普通股

標題：Upstart launches $500 million at-the-market offering

來源：
UPST, Investing.com

網址：
https://bit.ly/3WXKQyA

內文：

SAN MATEO, CA – Upstart Holdings, Inc.
(NASDAQ:[UPST](https://www.investing.com/equities/upstart-holdings-inc)), a
fintech company providing artificial intelligence lending platforms, has
announced the initiation of an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program,
as per their latest 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC).

The announcement comes as the company's stock has shown remarkable momentum,
with a 218% return over the past year and a recent surge of 22% in the past
week, according to [InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST) data.

The company, headquartered in San Mateo, California, entered into a Sales
Agreement with BTIG, LLC on Thursday, allowing for the potential sale of
common stock worth up to $500 million. With a current market capitalization
of $7.87 billion and a strong current ratio of 13.32, Upstart maintains a
solid financial position with liquid assets well exceeding short-term
obligations.

The shares, each with a par value of $0.0001, will be offered pursuant to an
effective shelf registration statement and the related prospectus filed with
the SEC on the same day. Upstart's management has expressed intentions to useany net proceeds from the sale for general corporate purposes, including
working capital.

Under the Sales Agreement, BTIG, LLC will act as the sales agent, tasked withselling the shares on Upstart's behalf based on the company's directives. Thesales agent is entitled to a commission of up to 2% of the gross proceeds
from the sales executed under the agreement. The transactions may be carried
out at market prices, aligning with the definition set forth in Rule
415(a)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Upstart has clarified that there is no obligation to sell any shares and
retains the right to suspend sales at any time. The Sales Agreement is set toterminate upon the sale of all shares or upon notice by either party, subjectto certain conditions outlined in the agreement.

The filing includes the legal opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati,
Professional Corporation, regarding the legality of the common stock being
offered, which is also filed as an exhibit to the 8-K report.

This SEC filing and the associated Sales Agreement mark a significant step
for Upstart as it seeks to raise capital while offering flexibility in its
financing strategy. While the company reported losses in the last twelve
months, [InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST) analysis indicatesthat analysts expect profitability this year, with 8 analysts recently
revising their earnings estimates upward.

For deeper insights into Upstart's financial health and growth prospects,
investors can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro's detailed
research reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks.

Given the stock's high volatility and current trading levels, which
[InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST) analysis suggests may be
above Fair Value, investors should carefully monitor the company's execution
of this offering program.

In other recent news, Upstart Holdings Inc . has been making headlines with
significant developments.

The company has seen a notable surge in its Q4 revenue, reporting $219
million, a 56% increase YoY, and surpassing analyst expectations. The
adjusted EPS came in at $0.26, and the company anticipates Q1 2025 revenue ofapproximately $200 million, above analyst estimates. Furthermore, Upstart's
full-year 2025 revenue projection of about $1 billion also exceeds analyst
expectations.

Citi analyst Peter Christiansen raised the price target on Upstart shares to
$108, up from the previous $87, while reiterating a Buy rating. Christiansen
also highlighted Upstart's proactive approach in issuing discretionary
capital ahead of potential new capital deals and the success of its
artificial intelligence in risk separation. On the other hand, Mizuho
(NYSE:[MFG](https://www.investing.com/equities/mizuho)) Securities has
increased the price target for Upstart shares to $110, up from the previous
$90, citing the company's improved financial outlook and potential for
continued outperformance.

*This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor.For more information see our T&C.*

加州聖馬刁 - Upstart Holdings, Inc.（納斯達克：
[UPST](https://www.investing.com/equities/upstart-holdings-inc)）是一家提供人工智能借貸平台的金融科技公司，根據其最新向證券交易委員會（SEC）提交的8-K文件，該公司宣布啟動一項場內（ATM）股票發行計劃。

根據[InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST)的數據，在公司股票過去一年取得218%回報率且最近一週上漲22%的強勁走勢下，該公司發布了這項公告。

這家總部位於加州聖馬刁的公司於週四與BTIG, LLC簽訂了銷售協議，允許潛在出售價值高達5億美元的普通股。以目前78.7億美元的市值和13.32的強勁流動比率來看，Upstart維持著穩健的財務狀況，其流動資產遠超短期負債。

這些面值為0.0001美元的股票將根據同日向SEC提交的有效櫃架註冊聲明和相關招股說明書進行發行。Upstart管理層表示，計劃將出售所得的淨收益用於一般公司用途，包括營運資金。

根據銷售協議，BTIG, LLC將作為銷售代理人，按照公司指示代表Upstart銷售股票。銷售代理人有權獲得協議下執行銷售所得總收益最高2%的佣金。這些交易可能按照1933年證券法（經修訂）第415(a)(4)條規定的市場價格進行。

Upstart已明確表示，公司沒有出售任何股票的義務，並保留隨時暫停銷售的權利。銷售協議將在所有股票售出或任何一方發出通知時終止，但須符合協議中規定的特定條件。

該申報文件包括Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati專業公司就所發行普通股合法性提供的法律意見，該意見也作為8-K報告的附件提交。

這份SEC申報文件和相關銷售協議標誌著Upstart在尋求籌集資金的同時為其融資策略提供靈活性的重要一步。儘管公司在過去十二個月報告虧損，但
[InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST)分析顯示，分析師預期今年將實現盈利，最近有8位分析師上調了其盈利預期。

投資者可以通過InvestingPro的詳細研究報告深入了解Upstart的財務健康狀況和增長前景，該報告涵蓋超過1,400支美股。

鑑於股票的高波動性和當前交易水平，
[InvestingPro](https://www.investing.com/pro/UPST)分析表明可能高於公允價值，投資者應謹慎關注公司此次發行計劃的執行情況。

在其他近期新聞中，Upstart Holdings Inc.因重大發展而成為頭條新聞。

該公司第四季度收入顯著增長，報告收入為2.19億美元，同比增長56%，超過分析師預期。調整後每股收益為0.26美元，公司預計2025年第一季度收入約為2億美元，高於分析師估計。此外，Upstart 2025年全年收入預計約為10億美元，同樣超過分析師預期。

花旗分析師Peter Christiansen將Upstart股票目標價從之前的87美元上調至108美元，同時重申買入評級。Christiansen還強調了Upstart在潛在新資本交易前發行自主資本的積極策略，以及其人工智能在風險分離方面的成功。另一方面，瑞穗（紐約證券交易所：
[MFG](https://www.investing.com/equities/mizuho)）證券將Upstart股票目標價從之前的90美元上調至110美元，理由是公司改善的財務前景和持續超越預期的潛力。

*本文在人工智能的支持下生成，並經編輯審核。更多信息請參見我們的條款和條件。*

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