Rivian ziet aandelen record dalen door converteerbaar aandelenplan

Imagine a hot new star suddenly facing a stumble on the stage. That’s what happened to Rivian, het zwaargewicht in elektrische voertuigen (EV) dat onlangs te maken kreeg met een recorddaling van 23% in één dag sinds zijn debuut in 2021.

What caused this wobble? A cocktail of a $1.5 billion convertible green bond announcement and a slight miss in their Q3 sales forecast. Let’s dive into the details, unpacking the buzz for all you budding investors and EV enthusiasts.

Rivian’s Financial Rollercoaster

Dus, Rivian planned to roll out $1.5 billion in convertible green bonds, essentially loans that can transform into shares later on. Sounds fancy, right? But this raised eyebrows among investors. Why? Because it might dilute the value of their current shares. It’s like having a pizza and suddenly being told you need to share it with more people.

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This isn’t the first time Rivian has done this either; earlier this year, they naar verluidt issued a $1.3 billion bond for their R2 vehicles. Then came another hiccup. Rivian’s sales forecast for Q3 was a bit lower than what the experts predicted. However, it’s not all gloom and doom. The company did see a 23% boost in deliveries from their last quarter.

The EV Market’s Bumpy Ride

Rivian isn’t alone in facing market tremors. EV companies are navigating a dynamic landscape, with some, like Lucid Groepen zagen hun waarde in een jaar tijd met 64% dalen!

Tesla, however, seems to be riding high with a 134% stock rise this year, even though they faced challenges like factory shutdowns. Unlike its rivals, Rivian hasn’t been slashing its prices. Companies like Tesla and Volkswagen are offering deals left and right, especially in the U.S., Europe, and China.

Vooruitblik

Rivian’s Path Forward For many, Rivian’s decision to issue a convertible green note seems puzzling. Is it a cry for help or just a strategic move? Since hitting the scene with a bang through their IPO, Rivian’s journey has been more of a steady walk than a sprint.

EVs aren’t cheap to produce, and the company’s latest moves have left some scratching their heads. But let’s pause and see the silver lining. Rivian’s Q3 results, though not stellar, still show progress. It’s like acing a test after just passing the last one. The company’s CEO, RJ Scaringe, assures everyone that they’ve got enough cash to keep going till 2025.

The Road Ahead for Rivian In the fast-paced world of EVs, bumps in the road are expected. Rivian’s recent challenges don’t mean it’s game over. It highlights the teething problems startups often face. With its eyes set on future growth and an optimistic CEO at the helm, Rivian is poised to navigate these challenges and cement its place in the electric vehicle revolution.

Foto met dank aan Rivian.


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Haye Kesteloo
Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is hoofdredacteur en oprichter van EVXL.cowaar hij al het nieuws over elektrische voertuigen verslaat, met aandacht voor merken als Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW en Nissan. Hij vervult een vergelijkbare rol bij de nieuwssite voor drones DroneXL.co. Haye kan worden bereikt op haye @ evxl.co of @hayekesteloo.

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