BitNile Announces At the Market Offering of Shares of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

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BitNile Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: NILE) announced the establishment of an 'at-the-market' equity offering program to sell shares of its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, aiming for gross proceeds of up to $46.4 million. The shares will be sold through Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC. Proceeds will finance potential acquisitions and investments, including bitcoin miners, expansions, and general corporate purposes. The offering is under a shelf registration statement effective since November 12, 2021.

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• Establishment of an 'at-the-market' equity offering program for up to $46.4 million.
• Proceeds intended for potential acquisitions and investments in technologies.

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• The company currently has no specific agreements or commitments for acquisitions.

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BitNile Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: NILE), a diversified holding company (“BitNile” or the “Company”), announced today that it has established an “at-the-market” equity offering program under which it may sell, from time to time, shares of its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $46,400,000. The shares of Series D Preferred Stock will be offered through Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, which will act in its capacity as sales agent (the “Agent”).

Pursuant to a sales agreement with the Agent, sales of shares of the Company's Series D Preferred Stock may be made in transactions that are deemed to be “at-the-market” offerings, including sales made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions on the NYSE American or otherwise at market prices prevailing at the time of sale or as agreed to with the Agent.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the “at-the-market” equity offering, if any, for the financing of possible acquisitions of other companies and technologies, the purchase of bitcoin miners, business expansions and investments and for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment, refinancing, redemption or repurchase of future indebtedness or capital stock. The Company does not have agreements or commitments for any specific acquisitions at this time.

The shares of Series D Preferred Stock described above are being offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-260618), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 12, 2021. Such shares of Series D Preferred Stock may be offered only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. Before making an investment in these securities, potential investors should read the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus for more complete information about the Company and the “at-the-market” equity offering program. Potential investors may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, potential investors may contact the Agent, who will arrange to send them these documents: Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, Attention: Jennifer Martin, 110 Front Street, Suite 300, Jupiter, Florida 33477, telephone: (561) 427-7788, email: jmartin@ascendiant.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

For more information on BitNile and its subsidiaries, BitNile recommends that stockholders, investors, and any other interested parties read BitNile’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.BitNile.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About BitNile Holdings, Inc.

BitNile Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact. Through its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, BitNile owns and operates a data center at which it mines Bitcoin and provides mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, telecommunications, medical/biopharma and textiles. In addition, BitNile extends credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary. BitNile’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 240, Las Vegas, NV 89141; www.BitNile.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8- K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at www.BitNile.com.

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BitNile Holdings Investor Contact:

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FAQ

What is the purpose of BitNile Holdings' recent equity offering?

The equity offering aims to raise up to $46.4 million for potential acquisitions, investments in bitcoin miners, and general corporate purposes.

What type of stock is BitNile offering in its equity program?

BitNile is offering its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

Who is managing BitNile's equity offering?

The equity offering will be managed by Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC.

When was the shelf registration statement for BitNile's offering effective?

The shelf registration statement was declared effective on November 12, 2021.

How much capital does BitNile Holdings aim to raise through the offering?

BitNile Holdings aims to raise up to $46.4 million through the offering.