M&A
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.90
Astra Space, Inc.: M&A transaction — Astra Space completes take-private merger at $0.50/share; delists from Nasdaq
Astra Space, Inc.
- Astra Space taken private by Apogee Parent (entities formed by co-founders Kemp and London) for $0.50/share in cash; aggregate consideration ~$8.1M.
- Class A common stock ceased trading on Nasdaq prior to market open on July 18, 2024; company to file Form 15 to suspend SEC reporting.
- Approximately 6.7 million Class A shares rolled over into Parent Series A Preferred Stock; no consideration for unvested RSUs or underwater options.
- Company had previously received Nasdaq deficiency notices for bid price <$1.00 and stockholders' equity <$2.5M.
- Outstanding 12.0% senior secured convertible notes due 2025 converted into Parent Series A Preferred Stock and canceled.