Snap Raises More Capital Than Expected
Earlier this week, Snapchat parent Snap (NYSE: SNAP) announced a proposed private offering of convertible senior notes, looking to raise $750 million in fresh capital to strengthen its balance sheet. Companies across industries are trying to shore up their finances and prioritize liquidity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is wreaking havoc on the global economy and creating unprecedented economic uncertainty.
It helps that Snap delivered a strong first-quarter earnings report, which showed impressive gains in daily active users (DAUs) as people spend more time online during the public health crisis. Snap added 11 million DAUs in the first quarter, bringing the total to a record 229 million. Investor confidence goes a long way when trying to raise cash.
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