RE: Chaebol28 Dec 2022 07:28
Announcement of Transformational Strategic Transactions with Galaxy Digital Holdings, Ltd.
? Argo's subsidiary to sell its Helios facility to Galaxy for $65 million (£54 million) and refinance asset-backed loans with a new $35 million (£29 million) loan with Galaxy
? Transactions will reduce total indebtedness by $41 million (£34 million) and simplify Argo's operating structure
? Argo will maintain ownership of all mining machines, and Galaxy will host Argo's fleet of Bitmain S19J Pros at Helios
? Transactions will strengthen Argo's balance sheet, improve Argo's liquidity position, and enable the Company to continue operations
Argo Blockchain plc (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK), a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, announces that it has entered into definitive agreements with Galaxy Digital Holdings, Ltd. (TSX: GLXY) ("Galaxy") under which an Argo subsidiary will sell its Helios facility in Dickens County, Texas for $65 million (£54 million) and refinance its asset-backed loans. Additionally, Galaxy has agreed to host Argo's mining machines located at Helios. The transactions are expected to close on Wednesday, 28 December 2022.