Strategy Eliminated Nearly $8 Billion in Net Debt Over 11 Months
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Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has reportedly reduced its net debt by nearly $8 billion over an 11-month period. The company's improved financial position has raised questions about whether S&P will reconsider its current junk credit rating.
WHY IT MATTERS
When companies borrow money, credit rating agencies like S&P grade how risky that debt is. A "junk" rating means the agency considers the debt relatively risky, similar to how a low credit score makes it harder and more expensive for an individual to get a loan. Strategy, a company known for buying large amounts of Bitcoin using borrowed money, has reportedly paid down a huge portion of its debt. If S&P upgrades its rating, it could mean the company is seen as less risky, which matters because it affects how easily and cheaply the company can borrow in the future.
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