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Riot proposes $950M acquisition of bitcoin miner Bitfarms
Bitfarms criticised Riot for not responding to their requests for standard confidentiality and non-solicitation measures.
Headline
Bitfarms criticised Riot for not responding to their requests for standard confidentiality and non-solicitation measures.
Context
Riot Platform, a bitcoin-focused infrastructure company, has proposed acquiring all outstanding shares of Bitfarms, a bitcoin mining company, for a total equity value of around $950 million. Despite Riot Platform’s substantial offer, Bitfarms decided against the acquisition kast month, maintaining its independence.
Evidence
Pending intelligence enrichment.
Analysis
Jason Les, chief executive officer of Riot stated: “We were disappointed to learn that the Bitfarms Board rejected our compelling proposal without engaging in substantive dialogue with us.” With the goal of becoming the biggest publicly traded Bitcoin miner in the world, Riot Platform has suggested purchasing Bitfarms for $2.30 per share. This proposal offers Bitfarms shareholders substantial value, reflecting a 24% premium over the company’s one-month volume-weighted average price. The combination would enhance Bitfarms’ financial profile, enabling further investments in growth and offering shareholders a compelling opportunity to benefit from the significant upside of the merged entity.
Key Points
- Riot Platform proposed acquiring Bitfarms for $2.30 per share, valuing the bitcoin mining company at approximately $950 million and offering a 24% premium over its one-month volume-weighted average price.
- Bitfarms rejected the acquisition, maintaining its independence and claiming the offer undervalued its growth potential.
- Bitfarms criticised Riot for not responding to their requests for standard confidentiality and non-solicitation measures, which were intended to facilitate exclusive and meaningful negotiation
Actions
Pending intelligence enrichment.
