As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for navigating the volatile world of digital assets, I find this latest development between Bitfarms and Riot Platforms intriguing. Having weathered numerous market storms and witnessed the rise and fall of several players, I can’t help but be intrigued by the dance these two giants are performing.
Prior to their upcoming special shareholders meeting in November, Bitfarms has negotiated a settlement agreement with Riot Platforms.
On September 23rd, a Canadian Bitcoin mining company made public their agreement with their competitor. According to the accord, Amy Freedman will now serve as a board member in place of Andrés Finkielsztain, who has chosen to resign.
Beyond alterations in the board structure, the contract also encompasses a temporary halt (standstill) on any actions until the 2026 Bitfarms Annual Meeting. Concurrently, Bitfarms has granted Riot specific buying privileges for BITF stocks. As long as Riot maintains ownership of 15% or more of Bitfarms’ outstanding common shares, it will retain this purchasing right.
Based on recent updates, the planned special meeting scheduled for November 6 might need to be rescheduled. On the other hand, as mentioned in a press release, the expected virtual event will not extend beyond November 20, 2024.
Riot to support Bitfarms board
Since April, there’s been an intense bidding war between Bitfarms and Riot, with the U.S. based Bitcoin mining titan Riot making a $950 million offer to acquire its Canadian counterpart.
Although Riot Games has expanded its ownership in Bitfarms, the company has successfully fended off a takeover attempt, characterizing it as underpriced. This disagreement led Bitfarms to implement a “poison pill” strategy and Riot to boost its stock acquisition in Bitfarms.
As a researcher, I found myself documenting an event that unfolded in early September. Riot, a notable entity in our field, suggested new board members. This move, in turn, led Bitfarms to delay their special shareholder meeting, indicating a potential impact on the decision-making process for their stakeholders.
Regarding the recent agreement, Riot CEO Jason Les noted it was a “significant advancement” in benefiting both companies’ shareholders. He described it as a “positive resolution” and confirmed that Riot will back Bitfarms’ revamped board. It’s important to know that Riot is Bitfarms’ biggest shareholder.
The shares of both companies opened higher on Monday, Sept. 23.
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2024-09-23 17:40