Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-08-09
Riot Platforms Enters New Sales Agreement and Terminates Prior One
On August 5, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc. terminated its prior Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement and entered into a new one, allowing for the sale of up to $750 million of its common stock through designated sales agents. The new agreement is under Riot's automatically effective universal shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on the same day. The prior offering, conducted under the 2023 Sales Agreement, was terminated with $278 million of shares remaining unsold.
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- Riot Platforms Inc. RIOT · NASDAQ
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- Accession
- 0001558370-24-011766
- CIK
- 0001167419
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- Medium impactFinancial Services
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement
Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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.
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