Observed Signal · Sep 25, 2026 · corporate_event · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.2/5

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Instacart (2026-09-25)

Executive Signal Summary

Maplebear Inc. (Instacart) reported that on September 21, 2026, it received notice to convert all 5,833,333 outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 5,833,333 shares of Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Following the transaction, no shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding. The newly issued common shares are subject to a 35-day lock-up period prohibiting transfer or disposal. Subsequently, on September 24, 2026, the company filed a Certificate of Elimination in Delaware to remove all Series A provisions from its charter, returning the shares to authorized but undesignated preferred stock.

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The conversion simplifies Instacart's equity capital structure into a unified common share class, eliminating preferred dividend or liquidation preferences while modestly expanding the public float after the 35-day lockup.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Conversion of all 5,833,333 Series A Convertible Preferred shares into 5,833,333 common shares, leaving zero Series A preferred shares outstanding.
  • The newly issued common shares are subject to a mandatory 35-day transfer lock-up period post-issuance.
  • Filed a Certificate of Elimination on September 24, 2026, eliminating the Series A designation from the Certificate of Incorporation.
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Primary Reporting: SEC API•Published: Sep 25, 2026

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