Cathedra Bitcoin Announces Debt Settlement

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Cathedra Bitcoin (TSX-V: CBIT; OTCQX: CBTTF) has approved a Debt Settlement to convert up to C$2.5 million of outstanding debentures into common shares, aimed at preserving working capital. The shares will be issued at a price of C$0.135 each, with the total principal amount of the debentures outstanding now being C$25 million. This settlement, tied to senior secured convertible debentures maturing on November 11, 2024, is contingent on TSX Venture Exchange approval and is expected to close soon. The remaining debentures will continue to bear interest of 3.5% per annum, payable quarterly.

Positive

• Conversion of C$2.5 million debentures into common shares may enhance liquidity and preserve working capital.
• Interest on remaining debentures is manageable at 3.5% per annum, aiding financial stability.

Negative

• Debt conversion indicates reliance on equity financing, which may dilute existing shareholders' stakes.
• Total outstanding debentures remain high at C$25 million, indicating significant company debt.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (Block Height: 777,735) – Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. (TSX-V: CBIT; OTCQX: CBTTF) (“Cathedra” or the “Company”), a Bitcoin company that develops and operates world-class bitcoin mining infrastructure, is pleased to announce that the board of directors of the Company has approved the settlement of a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Debentures (as defined below) into that number of common shares of the Company (the “Shares”) as is equal to the lesser of (i) not more than 9.9% of the total outstanding Shares at the time of such settlement, and (ii) the settlement of an aggregate principal amount of Debentures into Shares equal to C$2,500,000 (the “Debt Settlement”). The Shares will be issued at a deemed price of $0.135 per Share. The debt is payable to certain debenture holders (the “Debenture Holders”) in respect of 3.5% senior secured convertible debentures of the Company due November 11, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”) in the aggregate principal amount C$25,000,000 issued to the debenture holders on November 11, 2021 (the “Debentures”).

The Company and the Debenture Holders entered into a binding term sheet dated February 21, 2023, with respect to the Debt Settlement. The Debt Settlement is subject to completion of definitive documentation and is expected the close following the approval from TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”). The Company expects that the proposed Debt Settlement will assist the Company in preserving its cash for working capital.

The remaining principal amount of Debentures outstanding following the Debt Settlement will continue to bear interest at a rate of 3.5% per annum from the date of issue, payable quarterly in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year until the Maturity Date.

All securities to be issued pursuant to the Debt Settlement will be subject to a four month and one day hold period from the closing date of the Debt Settlement. The Debt Settlement is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSXV.

About Cathedra Bitcoin

Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. (TSX-V: CBIT; OTCQX: CBTTF) is a Bitcoin company that develops and operates world-class bitcoin mining infrastructure.

Cathedra believes sound money and abundant energy are the fundamental ingredients to human progress and is committed to advancing both by working closely with the energy sector to secure the Bitcoin network. Today, Cathedra’s diversified bitcoin mining operations total 247 PH/s and span three states and five locations in the United States. The Company is focused on expanding its portfolio of hash rate through a diversified approach to site selection and operations, utilizing multiple energy sources across various jurisdictions.

For more information about Cathedra, visit cathedra.com or follow Company news on Twitter at @CathedraBitcoin or on Telegram at @CathedraBitcoin.

Cautionary Statement

Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this release about future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking information. Other forward-looking information includes but is not limited to information concerning: the Debt Settlement, the approval of the TSXV, the intentions and future actions of senior management, the intentions, plans and future actions of the Company, as well as the Company’s ability to successfully mine digital currency; revenue increasing as currently anticipated; the ability to profitably liquidate current and future digital currency inventory; volatility of network difficulty and, digital currency prices and the resulting significant negative impact on the Company’s operations; the construction and operation of expanded blockchain infrastructure as currently planned; and the regulatory environment of cryptocurrency in applicable jurisdictions.

Any statements that involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information.

This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time it was made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of the Company’s normal course of business. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information other than as required by law.

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Source: Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.

FAQ

What is Cathedra Bitcoin's recent Debt Settlement announcement?

Cathedra Bitcoin announced a Debt Settlement to convert up to C$2.5 million of outstanding debentures into common shares at C$0.135 each.

How much is the total amount of outstanding debentures for Cathedra Bitcoin?

The total outstanding amount of debentures is C$25 million.

What is the interest rate on the remaining debentures after the settlement?

The remaining debentures will continue to bear interest at a rate of 3.5% per annum.

When are the debentures due for Cathedra Bitcoin?

The debentures are due on November 11, 2024.

What are the implications of the Debt Settlement for Cathedra Bitcoin's shareholders?

The conversion of debt to equity may dilute existing shareholder stakes but could improve liquidity.