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New $600 million capital infusion strengthens DraftKings' liquidity position.

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The company is raising $600 million through a new term loan to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility.

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DraftKings is raising $600 million via a senior secured Term Loan B and lining up a $750 million revolver, which it says will strengthen liquidity and financial flexibility. That gives the company cash to repurchase 2028 convertibles and reduces near-term refinancing pressure. The market chopped the stock down about 2.3% on the news, so sentiment is mixed today. Analyst average targets sit near $34.81, roughly 35% above the current price, so the strategic liquidity move isn't obviously priced in. We lean bullish because this is an idiosyncratic liquidity fix that improves optionality and lowers near-term balance sheet risk. Keep position size sensible given market consolidation and the stock's recent volatility.

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