Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are tumbling in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced a proposed offering to fund AI orders.



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<h2>Super Micro Announces Financing Transactions</h2>



After market close on Tuesday, Super Micro announced a series of offerings expected to generate gross proceeds of $7 billion to fund the purchase of components to fulfill AI server orders that the company received in “recent weeks.”



The proposed offerings consist of a $1.25 billion common stock offering and a $3.75 billion depositary shares offering, as well as an at-the-market offering of up to $2 billion expected to begin no earlier than the third quarter.



Super Micro said it has received approximately $39 billion of orders in recent weeks from more than 20 customers. The proceeds from the offerings will be used to fund the purchase of components to satisfy the orders.



While the order backlog signals strong demand, investors are reacting to the dilution risk from $7 billion in new equity hitting the market.



Super Micro had approximately $1.3 billion of total cash and cash equivalents as of March 31. 



<h2>SMCI Shares Slide After The Close</h2>



SMCI Price Action: Super Micro shares were down 8.96% in after-hours on Tuesday, trading at $37 at the time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.



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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) shares fell nearly 9% in after-hours trading following the announcement of a proposed $7 billion equity offering. The company aims to raise funds to purchase components for fulfilling approximately $39 billion in recent AI server orders from over 20 customers. Despite strong demand, investors are reacting negatively to the potential dilution risk associated with the new equity issuance.

- Super Micro Computer Inc (NASDAQ:SMCI) announced a proposed offering expected to generate $7 billion for AI server orders, causing its stock to drop by 8.96% in after-hours trading.  
- The offerings include a $1.25 billion common stock offering and a $3.75 billion depositary shares offering to finance component purchases for fulfilling $39 billion in recent orders.  
- Investor concern centers on potential dilution from the significant new equity entering the market, despite strong demand indicated by the order backlog.

Super Micro Stock Slides As Company Moves To Raise $7 Billion To Fulfill AI Orders