Trump Media Shares Plummet to Lowest Level Amid Shareholder Loosening of Restrictions

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Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. declined to a record low on Friday as its largest shareholder, former U.S. president Donald Trump, became free to sell his stake in the company behind the Truth Social platform. The drop was partly due to the impending release of restrictions that had prevented Trump and other insiders from selling their shares. The company's shares have been volatile since going public in March.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. shares slumped 7.82% to $13.55 by the end of trading on Friday, with the company's value falling below $3 billion.
  • Donald Trump, the company's largest shareholder, owns more than half of the shares and nearly 115 million shares worth at least $1.6 billion on paper.
  • Trump and other insiders were unable to sell their shares until the standard lockup agreements ended, which was triggered by the company's initial public offering in March.
  • Trump Media shares have fluctuated wildly since going public, with price swings often tied to news related to Donald Trump.
  • The company's stock price is now significantly lower than its high of $79.38 in March when it debuted on Nasdaq.

Statistics:

  • Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. dropped 7.82% to $13.55 by the end of trading on Friday.
  • The company's value fell to below $3 billion.
  • Donald Trump owns nearly 115 million shares of the company.
  • Trump's holdings are worth at least $1.6 billion on paper.
  • Shares in Trump Media have gyrated wildly since going public, with price swings often tied to news related to Donald Trump.

Sources:

  • Associated Press
  • Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.