Profitelligence Profitelligence · Filing Ledger Open RIOT research →

Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-09-23

Riot and Bitfarms Enter Settlement Agreement

On September 23, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc.

Filer
Riot Platforms Inc. RIOT · NASDAQ
Filed
Accession
0001104659-24-101880
CIK
0001167419
Signal
Low impactFinancial Services

Details

and Bitfarms Ltd. entered into a settlement agreement that includes the resignation of Andrés Finkielsztain from Bitfarms' board, the appointment of Amy Freedman to Bitfarms' board, and Riot's withdrawal of its requisition for a special meeting of Bitfarms shareholders. Bitfarms will hold a special meeting to approve an expansion of the board, elect a new independent director, and ratify a shareholder rights plan. Riot has agreed to vote in favor of these matters. The agreement also includes standstill provisions and rights for Riot to purchase shares under certain conditions. A mutual non-disparagement clause is also part of the agreement.

Items reported

Item 8.01

Other Events

Corporate Update
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished

Market reaction

Close before filing

$7.19

Next session

+4.7%

Since filing

+180.7%

Latest close

$20.18

What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.

Precedent

Previous filings from RIOT reporting the same item, with the next session's move:

About Riot Platforms Inc.

Riot Platforms Inc. is a company primarily engaged in cryptocurrency mining, a fundamental aspect of the evolving blockchain technology and digital asset ecosystem. By utilizing specialized hardware, Riot Platforms focuses on the mining of Bitcoin, the dominant cryptocurrency, contributing to the validation and processing of transactions within the Bitcoin network. The company plays a critical role in the blockchain industry, providing the necessary computational power to maintain network security and verify transactions. Riot Platforms Inc. capitalizes on technological advancements and strategic operational decisions to enhance mining efficiency, scalability, and energy sustainability. With an emphasis on alignment with regulatory developments and environmental considerations, the company actively pursues investments in renewable energy resources to power its operations. Operating within the fast-paced technology and financial sectors, Riot Platforms Inc. is instrumental in supporting the infrastructure of the cryptocurrency market. As a bellwether in the identity-heavy sphere of crypto mining, it highlights the growing intersection of digital assets and traditional financial industries, contributing to the broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a legitimate asset class. Founded in 2000 and based in the United States, the company continues to evolve in tandem with the rapid advancements of blockchain technologies.

Exchange NASDAQ Industry Capital Markets Company website ↗

Never miss another RIOT filing

Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.

Set up free alerts