[Form 4] Piper Sandler Companies Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) has filed a shelf registration statement on Form 424B5 allowing it to issue up to $100 million in securities, including Class A common stock, preferred stock, warrants and/or units, in one or more offerings. Specific terms, pricing and underwriters will be disclosed in future prospectus supplements.

Capital structure & potential dilution: The company currently has 22,555,710 Class A shares outstanding, 41,193,024 Class M shares (10 votes per share) controlled by the CEO, and 43,848,750 warrants exercisable at $11.50 until June 30 2033. Any issuance under the shelf could materially increase the public float and dilute existing holders, though proceeds will fund “general corporate purposes.”

Business snapshot: Bitcoin Depot operates the largest Bitcoin ATM (BTM) network in North America with 8,483 kiosks and BDCheckout access in 10,926 retail locations as of March 31 2025. Q1 2025 revenue was $164.2 million, up from $138.5 million in Q1 2024, yet the company notes a 9.7 % revenue decline on a trailing-twelve-month basis despite a 15.7 % rise in Bitcoin prices, underscoring limited correlation between revenue and crypto price movements.

Key relationships & competitive position: The firm is the exclusive BTM provider for approximately 900 U.S. and Canadian Circle K stores and also licenses its BitAccess processing software to third-party operators, generating recurring software revenue.

Risk highlights (summarised from filing):

• High dilution risk from additional equity or equity-linked issuances.
• Complex, multi-class share structure with super-voting Class M and Class V shares.
• Regulatory, competitive and litigation uncertainties outlined under “Risk Factors.”

Positive

• $100 million shelf registration gives the company flexible, low-cost access to capital for expansion or debt management.
• Q1 2025 revenue rose to $164.2 million, an 18.6 % increase versus Q1 2024, demonstrating continued transactional demand despite Bitcoin price volatility.
• Largest BTM network with 8,483 kiosks and exclusive deployment in roughly 900 Circle K stores strengthens competitive moat.

Negative

• Potential dilution: issuance of up to $100 million in equity or equity-linked securities could materially dilute existing Class A shareholders.
• Trailing-twelve-month revenue down 9.7 % even as Bitcoin prices climbed, signaling possible demand softening or margin compression.
• Super-voting Class M shares concentrate control with the CEO, limiting minority shareholder influence on future corporate actions.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: $100 M shelf adds capital flexibility but flags dilution; revenue growth mixed; overall neutral until issuance terms clear.

The mixed-shelf provides management with a quick, cost-effective way to raise up to $100 million, roughly equal to six months of Q1 2025 run-rate revenue. This liquidity could fund further kiosk roll-outs, software enhancements or debt repayment without timing constraints. However, with only 22.6 million Class A shares outstanding and a recent $5.63 price, issuing common stock would be highly dilutive if the full authorization is tapped. Investors should monitor subsequent prospectus supplements for size, pricing, and whether the company leans toward non-dilutive instruments such as preferred stock or warrants. Given the exclusive Circle K partnership and 18 % year-on-year Q1 revenue growth, the additional capital could accelerate market share gains if deployed efficiently.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Multi-class super-voting structure plus new shelf raises governance and control concentration concerns.

The prospectus confirms a highly complex capital stack: Class M (10 votes/share) alone bestows majority control on the CEO and affiliated entities. The shelf could widen economic ownership among public investors without reducing this voting concentration, entrenching management. Further, 43.8 million outstanding warrants and potential preferred issuances complicate future dilution math. While such structures are permissible, they often draw scrutiny from institutional investors and proxy advisers, especially for companies seeking additional equity. I view the control dynamics, coupled with dilution flexibility, as governance-negative despite operational momentum.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sterling Brian R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

800 NICOLLET MALL

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES [ PIPR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

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X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/30/2025		A		90(1)	A	$0	25,365	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

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1. The reporting person elected to defer receipt of quarterly director cash retainer fees resulting in the accrual to his account of 90 shares of phantom stock. The shares of phantom stock become payable, in common stock, on the last day of the year in which the reporting person's service as a director terminates.

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	/s/ James Grant for Brian R. Sterling	07/01/2025
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FAQ

What is Bitcoin Depot's (BTM) new shelf registration size?

The company may issue up to $100 million in Class A common stock, preferred stock, warrants and/or units.

How many Bitcoin Depot kiosks are currently deployed?

As of March 31 2025, Bitcoin Depot operated 8,483 Bitcoin ATMs across North America, plus BDCheckout in 10,926 locations.

Will the $100 million offering be immediately dilutive to BTM shareholders?

Dilution depends on the type, timing and pricing of securities issued; specific terms will be detailed in future prospectus supplements.

What were Bitcoin Depot's revenues for Q1 2025?

Revenue for the three months ended March 31 2025 was $164.2 million, up from $138.5 million in Q1 2024.

What is the exercise price and expiry of existing BTM warrants?

There are 43,848,750 warrants outstanding, each exercisable for one Class A share at $11.50, expiring on June 30 2033.

Where is Bitcoin Depot's common stock listed and what was the recent price?

Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol BTM; it closed at $5.63 on June 19 2025.