$SATS currently has over 30% of its float sold short. Its market cap is only $34B .
By selling spectrum to $T, the company is expected to receive $23B in cash. The FCC’s final approval for that transaction is scheduled for 6/11. On top of that, the IPO date for $SPCX, in which $SATS is expected to hold 260M shares, is 6/12.
Let me say it again: the market cap is only $34B .
The founder controls more than 50% of the company’s outstanding shares. The stock is trading at roughly 60% of NAV.
Now imagine you are the founder who controls a majority of the company. Your stock has more than 30% of its float sold short. It is trading at 60% of NAV. And you are about to have a massive $23B cash pile on hand.
What would you do?
A share buyback would be the smartest investment you could make.
Coincidentally, this company already has an approved $2B share repurchase program, ready to be activated immediately once the cash is available.
Days to cover is 8.9.
A short squeeze is near.
It is time to burn the dumb shorts.
For more detailed information, please see the thread below.
Counterarguments are welcome. I’m looking for a real debate.