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Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

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Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

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A bummer to find out Roku ever raised 2B in the first place when I've met several brilliant founders with good ideas who failed to raise ~200k. Despite being a staunch capitalist, I have to say, funds are so cowardly allocated in SV.

To be fair I'm not sure why "good ideas" would be worth anything close to a business doing $3b in annual sales.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#52
post #38

I think this might be the beginning. I think various funds (public or private) which have capitals stored in SVB is gonna be in a lot of trouble. Every investment firms are probably scanning their portfolios and business cash lines to see how much they are impacted by SVB and similar banks. I wouldn't be surprised to see a run on banks in the next few days/weeks if additional rumors (true or not) come out. Edit: didn…

This is good for centralized finance.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#53
post #38

I think this might be the beginning. I think various funds (public or private) which have capitals stored in SVB is gonna be in a lot of trouble. Every investment firms are probably scanning their portfolios and business cash lines to see how much they are impacted by SVB and similar banks. I wouldn't be surprised to see a run on banks in the next few days/weeks if additional rumors (true or not) come out. Edit: didn…

This is how financial crises start. IndyMac ($40 billion) went under in July 2008 which caused tension, and then Lehman fell apart two months later which led to 15 institutions failing in a matter of weeks.

There are other financial institutions that are suffering. We could definitely see cascades among some of the weaker banks

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#54
post #22

Could someone please explain what SVB is and what money being stuck there means? Why do companies put money there? For what reason would a company file, or have to file, an 8-K?

Silicon Valley Bank. Knowing that probably answers your other questions.

Sorry, that doesn't explain why companies use that specific bank or what/why they file a "8-K".

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#55
post #38

I think this might be the beginning. I think various funds (public or private) which have capitals stored in SVB is gonna be in a lot of trouble. Every investment firms are probably scanning their portfolios and business cash lines to see how much they are impacted by SVB and similar banks. I wouldn't be surprised to see a run on banks in the next few days/weeks if additional rumors (true or not) come out. Edit: didn…

I think most SVB depositors will be OK. I'm wondering about what's going to happen to similar banks.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#56
post #38

I think this might be the beginning. I think various funds (public or private) which have capitals stored in SVB is gonna be in a lot of trouble. Every investment firms are probably scanning their portfolios and business cash lines to see how much they are impacted by SVB and similar banks. I wouldn't be surprised to see a run on banks in the next few days/weeks if additional rumors (true or not) come out. Edit: didn…

This is how financial crises start. IndyMac ($40 billion) went under in July 2008 which caused tension, and then Lehman fell apart two months later which led to 15 institutions failing in a matter of weeks. There are other financial institutions that are suffering. We could definitely see cascades among some of the weaker banks

Bear Stearns was even earlier that same year.

It’s like that old quote about going bankrupt, first it happened slowly, then suddenly.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

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To save people a quick search, here is part of the Wikipedia definition of Form 8-K: "...a very broad form used to notify investors in United States public companies of specified events that may be important to shareholders or the United States Securities and Exchange Commission."

And SVB means Silicon Valley Bank, which was shut down by a regulatory body some days ago: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/10/silicon-valley-investors-and... (seriously HN, we non-US people have never heard of your terms)

> some days ago

some hours ago

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

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post #38

I think this might be the beginning. I think various funds (public or private) which have capitals stored in SVB is gonna be in a lot of trouble. Every investment firms are probably scanning their portfolios and business cash lines to see how much they are impacted by SVB and similar banks. I wouldn't be surprised to see a run on banks in the next few days/weeks if additional rumors (true or not) come out. Edit: didn…

I just got an email from Mercury saying they’re well capitalized and all is well.

“ I want to assure you that Mercury is in a strong financial position (profitable and well-capitalized), and we have a number of ways that we keep deposits on Mercury safe:”

Uhoh.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

#59

Could someone please explain what SVB is and what money being stuck there means? Why do companies put money there? For what reason would a company file, or have to file, an 8-K?

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Judging by their user name they are from a german-speaking country like I am, and yesterday there was a mass shooting in a church in Germany. Which is not usual, and people care more about that than some bank over the pond.

Re: Roku filed an 8-K saying that of its $1.9B of cash, $487M is stuck at SVB

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post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Silicon Valley Bank. Knowing that probably answers your other questions.

Sorry, that doesn't explain why companies use that specific bank or what/why they file a "8-K".

Silicon Valley Bank was a go-to bank for many big technology companies because it forged deep connections in the industry. The bank experienced a bank run and had to be taken over by the FDIC (U.S. government). Roku is letting investors know that they have a lot of cash stuck there and may not be able to access it for a while (as the FDIC tries to sort out the mess).
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