Wall Street Bitcoin Miner Taps Institutional Investor for £6.5 Million Capital Boost

Listed both on Wall Street and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain, has announced a £6.5 million private placement agreement with an institutional investor. The deal involves the issuance of 57,800,000 ordinary shares at £0.1125 per share on the LSE, along with warrants to purchase an additional 57,800,000 shares at the same price.

The placement price represents a premium to Argo’s recent trading averages and a 10% discount to the closing price on July 29. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is serving as the exclusive placement agent for the transaction.

Argo plans to use the net proceeds for working capital, general corporate purposes, and debt repayment. The company expects the placement shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market around July 31, 2024.

“The net proceeds of the Private Placement will be used by the Company for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the repayment of indebtedness,” the company commented.

$ARBK Argo Blockchain Secures £6.5M From Institutional Investor Through Private Placement.
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Following the placement, Argo’s total issued share count will increase to 636,352,148. The newly issued shares and any shares from exercised warrants will have equal ranking with existing ordinary shares.

On the Nasdaq, the miner’s shares (ARBK) tested the $2 level during Monday’s session, the highest in over three months. However, before the session ended, they fell to $1.6. Meanwhile, on the LSE (ARB), the company’s shares did not react strongly to the latest information on Tuesday and are trading around 11 pence, after testing the 13.5 pence level on Monday, which were the highs from April.

Crypto Miner Reduced Losses

Argo Blockchain operates cryptocurrency mining facilities in Quebec and Texas, with a focus on sustainable practices powered by renewable energy. Recent financial reports from Argo paint a picture of improving performance and strategic adjustments in the face of industry headwinds.

In its latest quarterly update, the company reported a revenue of $16.8 million, marking a 4% increase from the previous quarter and an impressive year-over-year growth of nearly 50%. This uptick in revenue was accompanied by a substantial reduction in net loss, which decreased to $3.2 million – a third of what it was in the prior period.

Thomas Chippas, Argo. Source: LinkedIn

“We exited the Bitcoin halving with cash of over $12 million, Q1 debt reduction of over $12 million and streamlined Quebec operations resulting from the sale of Mirabel,” commented Thomas Chippas, the Chief Executive Officer of Argo, said. “We are enthusiastic about Argo’s future growth and development and are dedicated to delivering value to our shareholders.”

Looking back at the full-year results for 2023, Argo demonstrated resilience in a challenging market environment. The company managed to achieve a modest gross profit. In addition, it saw an 85% reduction in losses compared to the previous year, indicating progress in the company’s efforts to streamline operations and improve financial health.

During the same period, it announced the sale of its data center in Mirabel, Canada.