Soluna Holdings Secures $12M Loan and Warrants, Finalizes $16.5M Project Acquisition

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Soluna Holdings finalized the $16.5 million acquisition of Project Dorothy 1A and secured a $12.0 million unsecured loan with warrants, providing crucial capital and operational control amidst financial distress.

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• Acquired Full Control of Project Dorothy 1A

  Soluna Digital Inc., a subsidiary, acquired the remaining 85.4% Class B Membership Interests in Soluna DVSL JVCo, LLC (Project Dorothy 1A) for $16.5 million, securing 100% ownership of the wind-powered data center campus. $6.0 million was paid at closing, with $10.5 million due by July 1, 2026.

• Secured $12.0 Million Unsecured Loan

  The company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with YA II PN, LTD. for an unsecured loan of up to $12.0 million. The loan matures on May 15, 2027, bears 5% annual interest (18% on default), and requires monthly payments of $1.2 million plus a 5% premium.

• Issued Warrants for 2.4 Million Shares

  As part of the financing, Soluna Holdings issued a common warrant to YA II PN, LTD. to purchase up to 2,400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.06 per share. The warrants are exercisable upon issuance and expire in 12 months.

• Subsidiary Guarantees Loan Obligations

  Soluna Wind Holding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a Guaranty agreement, ensuring the complete performance and fulfillment of Soluna Holdings' obligations under the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Promissory Note.

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This filing details a critical capital raise and strategic acquisition for Soluna Holdings, a company recently flagged by Nasdaq for failing to meet minimum bid price requirements and previously disclosing going concern doubt. The company's subsidiary acquired the remaining 85.4% interest in Project Dorothy 1A for $16.5 million, gaining full control of a key wind-powered data center campus. Concurrently, Soluna Holdings secured an unsecured loan of up to $12.0 million from YA II PN, LTD., with a 5% annual interest rate that escalates to 18% upon default, and a 5% premium on monthly payments. As part of this financing, the company issued warrants to purchase 2.4 million common shares at an exercise price of $1.06 per share, which could result in approximately 2.1% dilution if fully exercised. This comprehensive transaction addresses immediate capital needs and strengthens operational control, which is vital for the company's stability and future growth amidst its current financial challenges.