Cipher Mining Subsidiary Prices $2.0 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering

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Cipher Mining Inc.'s indirect subsidiary, Black Pearl Compute LLC, has finalized the terms for its $2.0 billion senior secured notes offering, which will fund the Black Pearl Facility and reimburse the parent company.

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• Offering Priced

  Black Pearl Compute LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Cipher Mining Inc., priced its $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior secured notes due 2031 at par.

• Use of Proceeds

  The net proceeds will finance the remaining cost of the Black Pearl Facility, reimburse Cipher Mining approximately $232.5 million for prior equity contributions, fund debt service reserves, and cover associated fees.

• Completion Guarantee

  Cipher Mining Inc. will provide a customary completion guarantee for the Black Pearl Facility, ensuring timely completion even if note proceeds are insufficient.

• Expected Closing

  The offering is expected to close on February 11, 2026, subject to market and other conditions.

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This 8-K filing finalizes the terms and pricing of the substantial $2.0 billion senior secured notes offering by Cipher Mining's indirect subsidiary, Black Pearl Compute LLC, following the preliminary announcement on February 3, 2026. The successful pricing of this significant debt issuance provides critical capital for the completion of the Black Pearl Facility, a high-performance computing data center, and reimburses Cipher Mining for prior investments. While securing such a large amount of funding is positive for project development and liquidity, it also introduces a substantial increase in the company's debt obligations and associated interest expenses, impacting its financial risk profile. Investors should monitor the closing of the offering and the subsequent impact on the company's balance sheet and operational costs.