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Riot Platforms completes $525 million notes offering to fuel Bitcoin buying

Riot Platforms completes $525 million notes offering to fuel Bitcoin buying

CryptoSlateCryptoSlate2024/12/12 15:22
By:Assad Jafri

The proceeds will primarily fuel the company's ambitious Bitcoin acquisition strategy, further expanding its already substantial holdings.

Bitcoin ( BTC ) miner Riot Platforms has successfully completed a $525 million senior note offering, according to a Dec. 11 filing with the SEC.

The notes, which mature in 2030 and carry a 0.75% interest rate, were offered privately to institutional investors. They include provisions for conversion into Riot’s common stock starting in 2029, with the possibility of earlier conversion under specific conditions outlined in the offering.

Aggressive strategy

The proceeds will primarily fuel the company’s ambitious Bitcoin acquisition strategy , further expanding its already substantial holdings.

This strategic move follows Riot’s recent purchase of 705 Bitcoin for $68.45 million. With this latest investment, the company’s total Bitcoin stash now stands at an impressive 12,000, valued at approximately $1.2 billion at current market prices.

This places Riot as the second-largest Bitcoin holder among publicly traded mining companies, trailing only Marathon Digital , which currently holds over 40,000 Bitcoin.

This aggressive expansion strategy mirrors similar moves by other major players in the Bitcoin mining industry, including Marathon Digital, which recently announced its own $700 million offering to bolster its Bitcoin reserves.

This highlights the intensifying competition among miners to accumulate Bitcoin, driven by the belief in its long-term value and potential for significant returns.

Diversifying amid challenges

Despite a recent dip in Riot’s share price following the initial announcement of the offering, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to Bitcoin.

This dedication comes despite a reported net loss of $154.4 million in the third quarter of 2024, though the company did see a year-over-year increase in revenue.

Beyond Bitcoin mining, Riot is actively exploring new avenues for growth, particularly in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and high-performance computing.

The company aims to leverage its extensive energy capacity and infrastructure to attract partnerships with leading technology companies, potentially providing a lucrative new revenue stream.

Riot CEO Jason Les said during the latest earnings call:

“Riot’s reputation and our image of having so much power capacity is what’s resulting in us getting these unsolicited offers for really significant amounts of power capacity. The interest that we’re seeing is for hundreds of megawatts, not necessarily smaller amounts.”

This diversification strategy reflects Riot’s proactive approach to navigating the dynamic and evolving landscape of the crypto industry, positioning itself for continued growth and success in the years to come.

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