Marathon upsizes convertible note offering to $850m to buy more Bitcoin

As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for keeping my finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving digital currency market, I find Marathon Digital Holdings’ decision to upsize its convertible note offering by $150 million to purchase more Bitcoin quite intriguing. With a background in finance and a keen interest in cryptocurrencies, it’s clear that this company is aggressively positioning itself for growth in the Bitcoin market.


The cryptocurrency mining firm, Marathon, has increased its Convertible Note Offering by an additional $150 million, allowing it to acquire even larger amounts of Bitcoin.

Marathon Digital Holdings, a Bitcoin mining company, has increased the size of its convertible debt offering from $700 million to $850 million. This increase allows them to purchase more Bitcoin. In a statement released on November 19th, Marathon announced that they will be selling zero percent interest notes due in March 2030. These notes will be sold in a private offering exclusively to institutional investors who meet certain qualifications. The deal is expected to close on November 20th, subject to standard conditions.

Starting December 1, 2027, holders of these notes have the option to force MARA to buy them back in cash. Additionally, if certain corporate changes occur, this is also an option. The company has projected that it will receive approximately $833 million from the sale of these notes. Of this amount, around $199 million will be used to repurchase existing convertible notes due in 2026. The rest of the funds are intended for Bitcoin purchases, company expansion, and debt repayment.

After the announcement, Marathon’s shares increased by 2.4% during pre-market trading, reaching a price of $18.5, according to data from Nasdaq.

The latest news arrives a few hours following the declaration from the Florida-based firm about a $700 million private convertible note offering intended for debt repayment, Bitcoin acquisition, and corporate expenses. These note holders will be granted the choice to swap them into cash, Marathon shares, or a mix of both.

Based on information from Bitcoin Treasuries, Marathon is estimated to possess approximately 25,945 Bitcoins, currently worth about $2.3 billion.

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2024-11-19 14:15