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Microsoft shareholders on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would have seen the tech giant consider investing in Bitcoin as a way to diversify its assets.
The proposal, proposed by a conservative think tank known as the National Center for Public Policy Research, would require Microsoft's board to evaluate whether investing in Bitcoin to diversify its balance sheet is in shareholders' long-term interests. It was to give instructions to the meeting.
Billionaire Michael Saylor, who has invested heavily in Bitcoin through his company MicroStrategy, supported the proposal and was a prominent supporter of it.
However, Microsoft's board of directors publicly opposed the proposal, saying it was unnecessary as the company was already considering various investment options.
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Microsoft shareholders have rejected a proposal for the company's board to consider investing in Bitcoin. (Photo credit: Cesc Maymo/Getty Images/Getty Images)
In a presentation to Microsoft Board of Directors and CEO Satya Nadella, Saylor argued that the company has a choice: cling to the past or embrace the future with Bitcoin, outperforming the market. He stated that investment in virtual currency is necessary to demonstrate performance. “The time has come for Microsoft to evaluate its strategic options for Bitcoin,” Saylor said.
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Microsoft's board disclosed the proposal in a regulatory filing, stating that the company's management has “already carefully considered this matter” and outlining its opposition to the proposal.
“Microsoft's global treasury and investment services team will provide funding for Microsoft's continuing operations, including assets that are expected to provide diversification and inflation protection and reduce the risk of significant economic loss from rising interest rates. “We are evaluating a wide range of investable assets to achieve this goal,” the company wrote. That proxy statement.
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“Past evaluations have included Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies among the options considered, and Microsoft monitors trends and developments related to cryptocurrencies to inform future decisions.” “We continue to do so,” Microsoft added.
“As the proposal itself points out, volatility should be considered when evaluating crypto investments for corporate finance applications that require stable and predictable investments to ensure liquidity and operating capital. elements,” the company said. “Microsoft has strong and appropriate processes in place to manage and diversify its debt for the long-term benefit of its shareholders, and this requested public assessment is unwarranted.”
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time last week, but has since fallen below that level. (Photo illustration: Chesnot/Getty Images/Getty Images)
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Microsoft plans to publicize the results of its Bitcoin investment vote in an 8-K filing.
Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 threshold for the first time last Wednesday night, but has fallen to around $96,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.
