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Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) is a leading company dedicated to securing and supporting the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem. By building one of the largest, most agile, and most sustainable bitcoin mining operations in the world, Marathon Digital aims to make Bitcoin more secure and widely adopted. The company primarily focuses on mining digital assets and operates within the Digital Currency Blockchain segment. Marathon Digital owns numerous cryptocurrency mining machines and a data center, all located in the United States.
With a professional and innovative approach, Marathon Digital Holdings is positioned as a significant player in the cryptocurrency sector. The company's strategic operations ensure the security of the blockchain and contribute to the broader adoption of Bitcoin. Marathon Digital's proactive participation in industry events highlights its commitment to staying at the forefront of the digital currency mining space.
Recent achievements include securing partnerships and expanding their mining operations. The company has been actively participating in various influential conferences such as the Bitcoin Policy Summit on April 9, 2024, in Washington D.C., the Blockchain Life 2024 on April 15-16, 2024, in Dubai, UAE, the AmCham Business Summit on April 24-25, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, and the AIM Summit London on April 29-30, 2024, in London, UK. These events spotlight Marathon Digital's influence and thought leadership in the industry.
MARA Holdings has successfully closed an $850 million offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031. The net proceeds of approximately $835.1 million will be used to:
- Repurchase about $51 million of existing 2026 convertible notes using $48 million
- Acquire additional bitcoin
- Fund general corporate purposes
The notes are convertible into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination thereof, with an initial conversion rate of 28.9159 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to a conversion price of $34.5830 per share. This represents a 40% premium over MARA's weighted average price of $24.7022 on December 2, 2024.
MARA has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, featuring 240 MW of interconnection capacity and 114 MW of nameplate wind capacity. The company plans to develop and operate a behind-the-meter data center powered entirely by the site's wind capacity at zero-marginal energy cost. The facility will implement MARA's Advanced ASIC Retirement Initiative, repurposing last-generation mining hardware that would otherwise be discarded. This acquisition aims to convert underutilized sustainable resources into economic value while reducing bitcoin production costs through vertical integration. The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2025.
MARA Holdings has announced the pricing of $850 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031, with an option for purchasers to buy an additional $150 million. The notes, convertible into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination, have an initial conversion rate of 28.9159 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to $34.5831 per share. The company expects $835.1 million in net proceeds, planning to use $48 million to repurchase existing 2026 convertible notes and the remainder for bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on December 4, 2024.
MARA reported record-breaking mining operations for November 2024, with a 27% increase in blocks mined to 254 and a 26% growth in BTC production to 907 BTC month-over-month. The company's energized hash rate increased by 15% to 46.1 EH/s. Year-to-date, MARA has acquired 12,965 BTC at an average price of $77,692 and mined an additional 8,563 BTC, achieving a BTC yield per share of 37.2%. The company now holds a total of 34,959 BTC, valued at $3.3 billion based on a $95,000 BTC spot price.
MARA Holdings announces a proposed private offering of $700 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031, with an additional $105 million option for initial purchasers. The notes will be convertible into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination thereof. The company plans to use up to $50 million to repurchase existing 2026 convertible notes, with remaining proceeds allocated for bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes. The notes will be unsecured, senior obligations without regular interest payments, maturing on June 1, 2031. Holders can require MARA to repurchase notes on June 4, 2027, and June 4, 2029.
MARA Holdings has completed a $1 billion offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030, including $150 million from additional purchasers. The net proceeds of approximately $980 million will be used to: repurchase $212 million of existing 2026 convertible notes ($199 million allocated), acquire additional bitcoin, and for general corporate purposes. The notes are convertible into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination thereof, with an initial conversion rate of 38.5902 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to $25.9133 per share - a 42.5% premium over the current stock price.
MARA Holdings has announced the pricing of $850 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2030, with an additional $150 million option available to initial purchasers. The notes, maturing on March 1, 2030, will be convertible into cash, shares, or a combination at MARA's election, with an initial conversion rate of 38.5902 shares per $1,000 principal amount. The company plans to use approximately $199 million of the net proceeds to repurchase existing 2026 convertible notes, with the remainder allocated for bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes. The offering, expected to close on November 20, 2024, represents a conversion premium of 42.5% over MARA's current stock price.
MARA Holdings has announced a proposed private offering of $700 million convertible senior notes due 2030, with an additional $105 million option for initial purchasers. The notes will be convertible into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination thereof. The company plans to use up to $200 million of the proceeds to repurchase existing 2026 convertible notes, with the remainder allocated for bitcoin acquisition and general corporate purposes. The notes will bear semi-annual interest starting March 1, 2025, and mature on March 1, 2030. Holders can require MARA to repurchase notes on December 1, 2027, and MARA may redeem them after March 5, 2028.
MARA Holdings has announced the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results. The company will discuss these results during a webcast and conference call scheduled for November 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Shareholders can access the quarterly letter through MARA's investor relations website at ir.mara.com, and the document will also be filed with the SEC via Form 8-K. Interested parties can register for the conference call through the provided link, with replay options available on the company's website.
MARA announced the addition of 372 megawatts of compute capacity across three sites in Ohio. The company acquired two operational data centers in Hannibal and Hopedale with 222 megawatts of interconnect-approved capacity for $270/kW, and began developing a 150-megawatt facility in Findlay. The acquired sites have 122 megawatts of current capacity with approval to expand by 100 megawatts. The Findlay site has 30 megawatts of existing capacity. MARA plans to fully energize these facilities by end-2025, supporting its 2024 target of 50 EH/s. This expansion increases their total owned and operated compute capacity by over 70% and diversifies their portfolio across multiple ISOs.
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