Rumble Secures All Regulatory Approvals for Northern Data Acquisition; 77% of Shares Tendered

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Rumble Inc. announced it has received all regulatory approvals for its business combination with Northern Data AG, with 77% of Northern Data shares already secured, and expects to close the deal in mid-June 2026.

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• All Regulatory Approvals Secured

  Rumble Inc. has received final regulatory approval from the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy, completing all required regulatory clearances for the business combination with Northern Data AG.

• High Share Tender Rate Achieved

  Approximately 77% of Northern Data's outstanding shares have been secured through transaction support agreements and tendered shares, indicating strong shareholder acceptance of the offer.

• Offer Terms Finalized

  Rumble has declared its offer of 2.0281 newly issued shares of Rumble Class A common stock per Northern Data share as its "best and final offer," with no minimum tender threshold required.

• Northern Data Delisting Planned

  Northern Data shares are expected to be delisted promptly following the closing of the tender offer, which is anticipated in mid-June 2026.

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This filing marks a critical de-risking milestone for Rumble Inc.'s acquisition of Northern Data AG, confirming that all necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained. The high percentage of tendered shares (77%) and the unanimous recommendation from Northern Data's boards indicate strong shareholder support and a high likelihood of the deal closing as expected in mid-June 2026. The declaration of a "best and final offer" and the planned delisting of Northern Data shares provide clarity and an incentive for remaining shareholders to tender, solidifying Rumble's strategic expansion into AI computation and cloud infrastructure.