Shares of Loar Holdings Inc (LOAR), an aerospace and defense component manufacturer, continued their downward trajectory in pre-market trading, falling 5.05% following Tuesday's sharp decline. The stock's weakness comes in the wake of the company's announcement of a significant secondary public offering.

On Tuesday, Loar Holdings revealed plans for certain stockholders to sell 9 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering. This news triggered an immediate market reaction, with the stock plummeting 8.59% during Tuesday's regular trading session. The continued sell-off in pre-market trading suggests that investors remain concerned about the implications of this large-scale share sale.

The market's negative response to the secondary offering stems from several factors. Firstly, the increase in share supply could lead to potential dilution of existing shareholders' stakes. Additionally, the substantial insider selling may be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects. While the proceeds from this offering will benefit the selling stockholders rather than the company itself, the transaction has clearly shaken investor confidence in LOAR's stock.