Everything Blockchain Acquires Mercury, Inc. for $1.5M

Rhea-AI Summary

Everything Blockchain, Inc. (OTCMKTS: OBTX) announced the completion of its due diligence to acquire Mercury, Inc., pending the Small Business Administration's determination on Mercury's Payroll Protection Program forgiveness application. Mercury has reported approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue with a 15% profit margin over the last three years. The acquisition aims to enhance Everything Blockchain's cyber security capabilities using blockchain technology, with plans for cryptocurrency mining in Idaho Falls. Both companies see potential synergies in combining their expertise.

Positive

• Acquisition of Mercury, Inc. expected to enhance cyber security capabilities using blockchain technology.
• Mercury, Inc. has a stable revenue stream of approximately $2.5 million with a 15% profit margin.
• New operations in Idaho Falls provide access to competitively priced energy and skilled software engineers.

Negative

• Acquisition completion depends on SBA's decision regarding Mercury's PPP forgiveness, creating uncertainty.
• Contingent nature of acquisition may delay strategic implementation and synergy realization.

Fleming Island, Florida, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Everything Blockchain, Inc., (OTCMKTS: OBTX), an advanced software development, engineering, and services company specializing in blockchain technologies and decentralized processing, announced today that it has completed its due diligence process with all terms acceptable to close its acquisition of Mercury, Inc., effective upon the determination of the Small Business Administration (SBA) forgiveness application of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) currently submitted by Mercury, Inc. 

Both parties have agreed in all aspects of the acquisition. All cash and stock to finalize the closing have been placed in Escrow pending the resolution by the SBA.  Mercury, Inc. submitted its application for forgiveness in May 2021 and expects a determination on its PPP forgiveness within the next few days. 

Mercury was founded by skilled IT professionals with leading-edge experience in enterprise software development, web application development, data analytics and visualization. Mercury has consistently recorded approximately $2.5 million in revenue with a 15% bottom line profit margin over the past three years (excluding 2020 – COVID 19 related). Mercury, Inc., was formed in 2009 and currently has 14 employees who service clients throughout the US. 

Everything Blockchain views this acquisition as a strategic element in its long-term development of cyber security utilizing Blockchain technology.  The Company will begin cryptocurrency mining operations in the Idaho Falls facility where it will be conducting research and development into advancements in its service products.

“In choosing Idaho as our base for our research and development and mining operations, Everything Blockchain will be able to secure access to some of the most competitively priced electrical energy and software engineers, while geographically located in an area that has conducive weather patterns well suited for our purpose,” said Eric Jaffe, Everything Blockchain’s CEO. “The acquisition of Mercury, Inc., is right in line with our strategic growth plan. Mercury, Inc., is a viable company that has existed for 12 years and has a seasoned book of business we will be able to draw from and help grow.”

Chris Carter, the CEO of Mercury, Inc., stated, “We are very excited to join the Everything Blockchain team and look forward to combining what we do with IT with their development and knowledge of Blockchain.  We are convinced that with Everything Blockchain, 1+1=3.”

About Everything Blockchain

Headquartered in Fleming Island, Florida, Everything Blockchain, Inc., formerly known as OBITX, Inc., (OTCQB:OBTX) is a development, engineering and services organization specializing in blockchain technologies and decentralized processing.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Everything Blockchain's acquisition of Mercury, Inc.?

The acquisition aims to enhance Everything Blockchain's cyber security efforts and leverage Mercury's expertise in software development.

What revenue does Mercury, Inc. generate?

Mercury, Inc. has consistently generated approximately $2.5 million in revenue annually, with a 15% profit margin.

When will the acquisition of Mercury, Inc. be finalized?

The acquisition will close once the SBA determines the outcome of Mercury's PPP forgiveness application.

How will the acquisition impact Everything Blockchain's operations?

The acquisition is expected to expand Everything Blockchain's capabilities, especially in cyber security and cryptocurrency mining.

What challenges could Everything Blockchain face with this acquisition?

The acquisition's completion is contingent on SBA approval, which introduces uncertainty and potential delays in integration.