What happened: Supermicro Computer (SMCI) stock tumbled as much as 13% at the open on Wednesday.
What's behind the move: The AI server maker announced plans to raise approximately $7 billion through a combination of equity and equity-linked financing.
Supermicro said the capital will be used to purchase components to fulfill roughly $39 billion in AI server orders it received in recent weeks.
The move highlights the strong demand for AI-related hardware but also raises concerns about shareholder dilution.
Shares of Supermicro extended declines from Tuesday, when the stock dropped 12%. Year to date, the stock is still up 13% amid a boom in AI server demand.
What's behind the move: The AI server maker announced plans to raise approximately $7 billion through a combination of equity and equity-linked financing.
Supermicro said the capital will be used to purchase components to fulfill roughly $39 billion in AI server orders it received in recent weeks.
The move highlights the strong demand for AI-related hardware but also raises concerns about shareholder dilution.
Shares of Supermicro extended declines from Tuesday, when the stock dropped 12%. Year to date, the stock is still up 13% amid a boom in AI server demand.
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