Controlling Shareholder Injects $2.5M, Converts $1.26M Debt to Equity, Increasing Stake to 88.59%

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Argo Blockchain's controlling shareholder, Growler Mining, has completed the first tranche of a $5 million subscription facility, injecting $2.5 million in new capital and converting $1.26 million in prior payments into equity, resulting in an 8.71% dilution and increasing Growler's ownership to 88.59%.

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• Capital Infusion & Debt Conversion

  Growler Mining provided $2.5 million in new cash and converted $1.26 million in prior payments into equity, totaling $3.76 million in value for the company.

• Significant Dilution

  The transaction resulted in the issuance of 2,753,704,080 Ordinary Shares, representing approximately 8.71% dilution of the total outstanding shares.

• Increased Controlling Stake

  Growler Mining's beneficial ownership in Argo Blockchain Plc increased to 88.59% of outstanding Ordinary Shares as of April 9, 2026.

• Ongoing Financing Facility

  The company has access to an additional $2.5 million under the $5 million subscription facility, subject to certain conditions including board approval and auditor confirmation of going concern.

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This Schedule 13D/A details the execution of a previously announced $5 million subscription facility with Growler Mining, Argo Blockchain's controlling shareholder. The company received $2.5 million in new cash and converted an additional $1.26 million in prior payments into equity. While this provides crucial capital and strengthens the balance sheet, it also results in significant dilution of approximately 8.71% from this tranche alone. Growler Mining's ownership stake has increased to 88.59%, further consolidating control. The facility includes conditions tied to the company's "going concern" status, highlighting the critical nature of this financing for the company's operational runway. Investors should monitor future drawdowns and the company's progress towards financial stability.