RIOT PLATFORMS, INC. REPORTS BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF 12.3% IN BITFARMS LTD.
Riot announces that on July 1, 2025 it sold 2,802,484 common shares (the " Sold Shares") of the Company representing approximately 0.50% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (the " Common Shares") of the Company (based on the information contained in the Company's management information circular filed on June 9, 2025 (the " Company's Circular").
The Sold Shares were sold through normal course sales on the Nasdaq Stock Market and other open market trades for a weighted average price of approximately US$0.84 per Sold Share (equivalent to approximately C$1.14 per Sold Share based on the daily exchange rate posted by the Bank of Canada on June 30, 2025 (the " Exchange Rate")) at a price range per Sold Share of approximately US$0.82 to US$0.86 (equivalent to approximately C$1.12 to C$1.18 based on the Exchange Rate) for an aggregate amount equal to US$2,349,042.09 (equivalent to approximately C$3,204,798.12 based on the Exchange Rate).
Immediately prior to the sales of Common Shares giving rise to the issuance of this press release, Riot beneficially owned 71,110,860 Common Shares, representing approximately 12.79% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular). Following completion of the aforementioned sales, Riot beneficially owned 68,308,376 Common Shares, representing approximately 12.29% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as at the date hereof (based on the information contained in the Company's Circular).
Riot intends to review its investment in the Company on a continuing basis and depending upon various factors, including without limitation, any discussion between Riot, the Company and/or the Company's Board of Directors and its advisors regarding, among other things, the Company's financial position and strategic direction, overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to Riot, and the availability of securities of the Company at prices that would make the purchase or sale of such securities desirable, Riot may (i) increase or decrease its position in the Company through, among other things, the purchase or sale of securities of the Company, including through transactions involving the Common Shares and/or other equity, debt, notes, other securities, or derivative or other instruments that are based upon or relate to the value of securities of the Company in the open market or otherwise, (ii) enter into transactions that increase or hedge its economic exposure to the Common Shares without affecting its beneficial ownership of the Common Shares or (iii) consider or propose one or more of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) - (k) of Item 5 of Riot's early warning report filed in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
This press release is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, an offer (or an intention to make an offer) to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any of the Company's securities.
Riot will file the Early Warning Report in accordance with applicable securities laws, which will be available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The head office of the Company is 110 Yonge Street, Suite 1601 Toronto, Ontario M5C 1T4. The address of Riot is 3855 Ambrosia Street, Suite 301, Castle Rock, CO 80109.
For further information and to obtain a copy of the Early Warning Report, please see the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca) or contact Phil McPherson, Vice President, Capital Markets & Investor Relations, at (303) 794-2000 ext. 110.
About Riot Platforms, Inc.
Riot's (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world's leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.
Riot, a Nevada corporation, is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. Riot has Bitcoin mining operations in central Texas and Kentucky, and electrical engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas.
For more information, visit www.riotplatforms.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities laws that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future events, performance and economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements rely on the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the safe harbor provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words and phrases such as "anticipate," "believe," "create," "drive," "expect," "forecast," "future," "growth," "intend," "hope," "opportunity," "plan," "potential," "proposal," "synergies," "unlock," "upside," "will," "would," and similar words and phrases are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or actual results, and readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as actual results may differ materially and adversely from forward-looking statements. Detailed information regarding the factors identified by the management of Riot, which they believe may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements in this press release, may be found in Riot's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC"), including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed under the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" of Riot's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, and the other filings Riot has made or will make with the SEC after such date, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof, and Riot disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which Riot hereafter becomes aware, except as required by applicable law.
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