Bitmine Prices Upsized $273.8M Preferred Stock Offering with 9.5% Dividend for Crypto Strategy and Buybacks

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies priced an upsized $273.8 million offering of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock to fund its digital asset strategy and common stock repurchases, despite the high cost of capital.

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• Upsized Preferred Stock Offering Priced

  The company priced an upsized offering of 3,500,000 shares of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock at a public offering price of $80.00 per share, with a stated amount of $100 per share.

• Significant Capital Raise

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $273.8 million in net proceeds, scheduled to settle on June 10, 2026.

• High Cost of Capital

  The Series A Preferred Stock carries a 9.50% cumulative weekly dividend, with additional compounded dividends accumulating if payments are missed, reflecting a high cost for this capital.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including acquiring additional ETH and other digital assets, expanding staking and validator infrastructure, working capital, strategic investments, and repurchases of common stock under its existing share repurchase program.

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This filing details the pricing and terms of a significant capital raise for Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The company is issuing preferred stock with a high 9.50% cumulative dividend, offered at a discount to its stated amount, indicating a substantial cost of capital. However, securing $273.8 million in net proceeds is critical for the company's liquidity and ability to fund its digital asset strategy, including acquiring more ETH and expanding staking infrastructure, especially following recent reports of a $3.8 billion quarterly loss and a $1 billion decrease in crypto holdings. The inclusion of common stock repurchases as a use of proceeds also provides a potential benefit to common shareholders.