Cathedra Bitcoin Announces Update on Debt Settlement

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Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. (TSX-V: CBIT; OTCQX: CBTTF) announced it will convert C$2,500,000 of outstanding debentures into 18,518,518 common shares at C$0.135 each, preserving cash for operations. The debentures, totaling C$25,000,000 issued on November 11, 2021, have C$22,395,679.20 remaining as of now and carry a 3.5% interest rate. The settlement requires regulatory approval and will have a hold period of four months and one day. Cathedra operates bitcoin mining infrastructure across the U.S., totaling 247 PH/s.

Positive

• Debt settlement allows Cathedra to preserve cash for working capital.
• Continued operations expected with diversified bitcoin mining infrastructure totaling 247 PH/s.

Negative

• Remaining principal of C$22,395,679.20 indicates ongoing debt pressure.
• Dependence on regulatory approvals may delay the debt settlement process.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (Block Height: 780,050) – 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 further to the Company’s press release dated February 22, 2023, the Company expects to settle a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Debentures (as defined below) equal to C$2,500,000 into 18,518,518 common shares of the Company (the “Shares”). The Shares will be issued at a deemed price of C$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 aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the date hereof is $22,395,679.20.

The Debt Settlement is subject to completion of definitive documentation. 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, 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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Media and Investor Relations Inquiries

Sean Ty

Chief Financial Officer

ir@cathedra.com

Source: Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.

FAQ

What is the details of the debt settlement by Cathedra Bitcoin Inc.?

Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. plans to convert C$2,500,000 of outstanding debentures into 18,518,518 shares at C$0.135 each, preserving cash for working capital.

How much debt does Cathedra Bitcoin have outstanding?

Cathedra Bitcoin currently has C$22,395,679.20 in outstanding debentures.

What is the interest rate on Cathedra Bitcoin's debentures?

The remaining debentures carry a 3.5% interest rate, payable quarterly.

What is the significance of the TSXV approval for Cathedra Bitcoin?

The debt settlement is subject to receiving TSXV regulatory approval, which is crucial for finalizing the conversion process.

How much bitcoin mining capacity does Cathedra Bitcoin have?

Cathedra Bitcoin operates diversified mining infrastructure with a total capacity of 247 PH/s.