MSTR CFO Resigns Amid Record $21 Billion Quarterly Profit

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced CFO Andrew Kang will resign Nov. 5 for personal reasons. The company posted a record $21 billion in Q3 operating income and holds 848,517 BTC. Reza Virasteh will take over as co-principal financial officer from Jan. 1. MSTR shares dropped 6.4% in pre-market trading. Trading activity remained strong amid the leadership change.

Strategy Chief Financial Officer Andrew Kang resigned and will step down on Nov. 5, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin said in a Thursday filing.

Kang informed Strategy of his intention to resign for personal reasons on Oct. 26, the company disclosed as it reported its largest quarterly operating income.

The decision was “not the result of any disagreement” relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices, it said. He will remain in an advisory capacity through Dec. 31.

Reza Virasteh, currently executive vice president of operations, will replace Kang on Jan. 1, serving as co-principal financial officer alongside President and CEO Phong Le, who will oversee the finance organization during the transition.

Strategy reported approximately $21 billion in third-quarter operating income. The company said it had raised $21 billion in capital year to date and held 848,517 bitcoin as of Oct. 25, up 26% since the start of the year.

MSTR common shares fell 6.4% in pre-market trading Friday, while its STRC preferred stock was flat at $99.45.

Finance responsibilities will be divided, with Le retaining oversight of bitcoin strategy, capital markets, treasury and investor relations. Virasteh will primarily manage the finances and budget of Strategy’s software operations.

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