Posted 3/21/2024, 6:51:01 PM
Trump Social Media Company Faces Shareholder Vote on Going Public Despite Concerns Over Valuation and Lock-Up Provisions
- Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp. vote Friday on merging with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which runs Truth Social
- If approved, TMTG stock could soon trade publicly. Trump would own over 58% of the combined company, potentially worth over $3B
- Trump cannot sell his shares for at least 6 months due to a lock-up provision restricting major early investors
- The board could potentially alter the lock-up provision down the line, but would need to show it benefits shareholders
- TMTG expects to lose money for the foreseeable future and experts say its stock price is far above fundamental value, making it a risky investment