Magnetar monetizes CRWV holdings via prepaid forwards with $120–$190 price range
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Multiple Magnetar-related entities reported entering variable prepaid forward sale contracts for CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) shares on 10/08/2025. Each contract obligates delivery of pledged Class A common stock on 06/19/2026 depending on the Nasdaq settlement price and retains voting and dividend rights for the pledgor during the pledge.
The contracts use a Floor Price $120.00 and a Cap Price $190.00 to determine the number of shares deliverable at settlement. Reported cash payments received from the counterparty range from $29,764.49 to $2,192,727.93 per footnote disclosures. The filings list multiple entities (Magnetar Financial LLC; Magnetar Capital Partners LP; Supernova Management LLC; various Magnetar funds) and include disclaimers of beneficial ownership except for pecuniary interest.
Positive
- Upfront liquidity generated via prepaid forward contracts (cash payments listed per footnotes)
- Voting and dividend rights retained during the pledge, preserving governance influence
- Contracts use defined floor and cap prices ($120 floor, $190 cap) to limit price exposure
Negative
- Contingent delivery obligations could increase share supply on 06/19/2026 if settlement conditions require delivery
- Pledged shares encumbered, reducing flexibility to sell or otherwise use those shares before settlement
- Monetization may signal near-term financing needs for the entities that received cash (implicit, based on structure)
Insights
Magnetar monetized equity while retaining voting and dividend rights; settlement depends on share price on 06/18/2026.
The structure described is a variable prepaid forward: the entity received cash up front and agreed to deliver up to specified Class A shares on the 06/19/2026 settlement date based on a $120 floor and a $190 cap. Voting and dividend rights were preserved during the pledge, which means governance influence is maintained until settlement.
Dependencies include the future Nasdaq settlement price and counterparty performance. Investors can watch the 06/18/2026 closing price to see how many shares will be deliverable and monitor any later Form 4 or Schedule 13D/G updates for changes in ownership disclosure.
The transactions are financing/monetization moves that create contingent share delivery obligations rather than immediate sales.
Each contract ties cash proceeds to future share delivery determined by a price-based formula; the filings show upfront cash receipts per entity (examples: $482,601.67, $2,192,727.93, $97,632.16). These are not immediate public-market sales but create potential dilution or supply pressure at settlement if shares are delivered.
Risks include the potential for increased share supply on or after 06/19/2026 if settlement triggers delivery and counterparty settlement mechanics. Monitor subsequent disclosure around the number of shares actually delivered and any amendments to the contracts before the settlement date.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 4,167 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 18,933 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 2,482 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 257 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 5,533 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 7,597 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 9,522 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 2,152 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 8,100 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 4,992 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 4,022 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Forward sale contract (obligation to sell) | 843 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The entity holding the indicated number of shares of Class A common stock (the "Common Stock") of CoreWeave Inc. (the "Issuer") entered into a variable pre-paid forward sale contract with a third party counterparty. The contract obligates the entity to deliver to the counterparty up to the indicated number of shares on June 19, 2026 (the "Settlement Date"). The entity pledged the indicated number of shares, as reported in Column 5 (the "Pledged Shares"), to the counterparty to secure its obligations under the contract and retained voting and dividend rights in the Pledged Securities during the term of the pledge. The number of shares deliverable to the counterparty on the Settlement Date is to be determined as follows: (a) if the price at the Nasdaq closing time on June 18, 2026 (the "Settlement Price") is less than or equal to $120.00 (the "Floor Price"), the entity will deliver all Pledged Shares; (b) if the Settlement Price is between the Floor Price and $190.00 (the "Cap Price"), the entity will deliver a number of shares having a value (based on the Settlement Price) equal to the number of Pledged Shares multiplied by the Floor Price; and (c) if the Settlement Price is greater than the Cap Price, the entity will deliver a number of shares having a value (based on the Settlement Price) equal to the number of Pledged Shares multiplied by the sum of the Settlement Price and the difference between Cap Price and the Floor Price. Magnetar Financial LLC ("Magnetar Financial") serves as the investment adviser to each of CW Opportunity LLC, CW Opportunity 2 LP, Magnetar Capital Master Fund, Ltd, Magnetar Constellation Master Fund, Ltd, Magnetar Longhorn Fund LP, Magnetar SC Fund Ltd, Magnetar Xing He Master Fund Ltd, Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - F LLC and Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - T LLC, the general partner of Magnetar Structured Credit Fund, LP and the manager of Magnetar Alpha Star Fund LLC and Magnetar Lake Credit Fund LLC (collectively, the "Magnetar Funds"). Magnetar Capital Partners LP ("Magnetar Capital Partners") is the sole member and parent holding company of Magnetar Financial. Supernova Management LLC ("Supernova Management") is the general partner of Magnetar Capital Partners. The administrative manager of Supernova Management is David J. Snyderman, a citizen of the United States of America. Each of the Magnetar Funds, Magnetar Financial, Magnetar Capital Partners, Supernova Management and David J. Snyderman disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares of Common Stock of the Issuer, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein. These securities are held directly by CW Opportunity 2 LP. These securities are held directly by CW Opportunity LLC. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Alpha Star Fund LLC. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Capital Master Fund, Ltd. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Constellation Master Fund, Ltd. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Lake Credit Fund LLC. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Longhorn Fund LP. These securities are held directly by Magnetar SC Fund Ltd. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Structured Credit Fund, LP. These securities are held directly by Magnetar Xing He Master Fund Ltd. These securities are held directly by Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - F LLC. These securities are held directly by Purpose Alternative Credit Fund - T LLC. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $482,601.67 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $2,192,727.93 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $287,453.17 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $29,764.49 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $640,805.12 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $879,847.57 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $1,102,791.71 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $249,234.17 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $938,102.59 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $578,149.15 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $465,808.47 on or about the date of entry into the contract. In exchange for assuming the obligation referenced in footnotes 1 and 2, the entity received a cash payment from the counterparty in an aggregate amount of $97,632.16 on or about the date of entry into the contract.