Bimini Capital Completes Transformational $12.3M Acquisition of Tom Johnson Investment Management

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Bimini Capital Management has finalized its acquisition of an 80% equity interest in Tom Johnson Investment Management for $12.3 million, marking a significant strategic shift towards asset management.

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• Acquisition Finalized

  Bimini Capital Management completed the acquisition of an 80% equity interest in Tom Johnson Investment Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser.

• Significant Purchase Price

  The total purchase price was $12,318,492, with $12,000,000 paid in cash at closing. The remaining balance is due on the first anniversary.

• Strategic Shift

  This acquisition is described as transformational, positioning Bimini as a pure asset management firm with approximately $1.63 billion in assets under management from TJIM.

• Key Personnel Retained

  Richard Parry, TJIM's President and CIO, entered a new three-year employment agreement, along with other members of TJIM's current management.

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This 8-K confirms the completion of a previously announced, transformational acquisition of Tom Johnson Investment Management, a registered investment adviser. The $12.3 million transaction, with $12 million paid in cash at closing, represents a substantial strategic move for Bimini Capital, positioning it as a pure asset management firm. The deal is highly significant, representing over 44% of Bimini's current market capitalization. The acquisition is expected to provide TJIM with access to Bimini's public company management, capital markets expertise, and potential for increased assets under management, while retaining key management personnel. Investors should monitor the integration of TJIM and the impact on Bimini's financial performance and strategic direction.