GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS) experienced a sharp intraday decline of 9.70% on Wednesday, reversing momentum from the previous trading session.
The stock's plunge was primarily driven by news that Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund and the majority owner of the semiconductor company, is seeking to raise approximately $1.91 billion through an unregistered block sale of GFS shares. According to reports, the shares are being marketed at a discount, which increases the supply of shares available in the market and creates downward pressure on the stock price.
The sizable divestiture by the major shareholder has triggered investor concerns over near-term stock price prospects, effectively erasing recent recovery gains. Mubadala's planned sale of 22 million shares would reduce its stake in GlobalFoundries to approximately 73%.