Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR)
(“
Bitdeer” or the “
Company”), a
world-leading technology company for blockchain and
high-performance computing, today announced the pricing of its
underwritten public offering (the “
Offering”) of
US$150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.50% convertible
senior notes due 2029 (the “
Notes”). The sale of
the Notes is expected to close on August 20, 2024, subject to
customary closing conditions. The Company also granted the
underwriters in the Offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an
additional US$22,500,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes on the
same terms and conditions, solely to cover over-allotments.
The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations
of the Company and will accrue interest at a rate of 8.50% per
year, payable semiannually in arrears. The Notes will mature on
August 15, 2029, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased.
Holders may convert their notes at their option prior to the close
of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately
preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, the Company will pay
or deliver to such converting holders, as the case may be, cash,
Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0000001 per share, of the
Company (the “Class A ordinary shares”) or a
combination of cash and Class A ordinary shares, at its election.
The initial conversion rate will be 117.0207 shares per US$1,000
principal amount of Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion
price of approximately US$8.55 per Class A ordinary share and
represents a conversion premium of approximately 35% above the last
reported sale price of the Class A ordinary shares on August 15,
2024, which was US$6.33), subject to adjustment upon the occurrence
of certain events.
Bitdeer may redeem for cash all or any part of
the Notes (subject to a partial redemption limitation as described
in the indenture that will govern the Notes), at its option, on or
after August 20, 2027 and prior to the 41st scheduled trading day
immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale
price of the Class A ordinary shares has been at least 150% of the
conversion price for the Notes then in effect for at least 20
trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive
trading day period (including the last trading day of such period)
ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the
date on which Bitdeer provides notice of optional redemption at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes
to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding,
the redemption date (an “optional
redemption”).
In addition, Bitdeer may redeem for cash all but
not part of the Notes at any time prior to the 41st scheduled
trading day immediately preceding the maturity date if less than
US$25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes remains
outstanding at such time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of
the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and
unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date (a
“cleanup redemption”). Bitdeer may also redeem for
cash all but not part of the Notes in the event of certain tax law
changes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount
of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to,
but excluding, the redemption date and any additional amounts which
would otherwise be payable to such redemption date with respect to
such redemption price, as described in the indenture that will
govern the Notes (a “tax redemption”).
If Bitdeer undergoes a “fundamental change” (as
defined in the indenture that will govern the Notes), subject to
certain conditions and a limited exception, noteholders may require
Bitdeer to repurchase for cash all or part of their Notes at a
repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes
to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but
excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
In addition, following certain corporate events
that occur prior to the maturity date or following Bitdeer’s
delivery of a notice of optional redemption, cleanup redemption or
tax redemption, Bitdeer will, in certain circumstances, increase
the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its Notes in
connection with such a corporate event or convert its Notes called
(or deemed called) for redemption in connection with such notice of
optional redemption, cleanup redemption or tax redemption, as the
case may be. Bitdeer will also increase the conversion rate for a
holder who elects to convert its notes during the period from, and
including, the date that is six months after the last date of
original issuance of the notes until the close of business on the
business day immediately preceding August 1, 2027 (other than a
conversion in connection with a “make-whole fundamental change” (as
defined in the indenture that will govern the Notes) or a cleanup
redemption or a tax redemption).
Bitdeer estimates that the net proceeds from the
Offering will be approximately US$144.5 million (or approximately
US$166.3 million if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
option in full), after deducting the underwriters’ discounts and
commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Bitdeer.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from
the Offering for datacenter expansion, ASIC based mining rig
development as well as working capital and other general corporate
purposes.
BTIG is acting as the sole book-running manager
for the Offering. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, The Benchmark
Company, Needham & Company and Roth Capital Partners are acting
as co-managers for the Offering.
The Offering was made pursuant to an effective
shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”),
which was declared effective by the SEC on April 2, 2024, New York
City time. The final prospectus supplement and the accompanying
prospectus related to the Offering will be filed with the SEC and
will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Before you
invest, you should read the final prospectus supplement and
accompanying prospectus and other documents the Company has filed
with the SEC for more complete information about Bitdeer and the
Offering.
Copies of the final prospectus supplement and
the accompanying prospectus related to the Offering may also be
obtained from BTIG, LLC by mail at 350 Bush Street, 9th Floor, San
Francisco, CA 94104, Attention: Syndicate Department, by phone at
(415) 248-2200 or by email at prospectusdelivery@btig.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer
to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities,
nor shall there be a sale of the securities in any state or
jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful. The Offering will be made only by means of the prospectus
supplement and the accompanying prospectus. This press release
contains information about the pending Offering, and there can be
no assurance that the Offering will be completed.
About Bitdeer Technologies
Group
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company
for blockchain and high-performance computing. Bitdeer is committed
to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers.
The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as
equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and
construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The
Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with
high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in
Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States,
Norway, and Bhutan.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future
expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements
regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,”
“look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,”
“project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements,
although not all forward-looking statements contain these
identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include, among
others, statements relating to Bitdeer’s expectations regarding the
completion of the Offering and the expected use of proceeds from
the Offering. Actual results may differ materially from those
indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various
important factors, including risks and uncertainties associated
with market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions
related to the proposed Offering, as well as discussions of
potential risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the
section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form
20-F, as well as those discussed in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings
with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements as there are important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond Bitdeer’s
control. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press
release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically
disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise.
Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as
current or accurate after its publication date.
For investor and media inquiries, please
contact:
Investor RelationsYujia ZhaiOrange
Groupbitdeerir@orangegroupadvisors.com
Public RelationsWachsmanBee
Shinbitdeer@wachsman.com
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