Argo Blockchain Plc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Argo Blockchain has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, as its American Depositary Shares (ADS) closed below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. The company has until June 12, 2023 to regain compliance. If the ADS closes at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive days before this date, compliance will be restored. The notification does not impact Argo's business operations or its listing on the London Stock Exchange and does not affect ongoing negotiations for an asset sale.

Argo Blockchain has announced that trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange was suspended due to mistakenly published material suggesting a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The company is actively negotiating asset sales and equipment financing to bolster its cash flow, aiming to avoid bankruptcy. The Financial Conduct Authority has been requested to restore the company's listing as soon as feasible. Although the company remains hopeful about its financial negotiations, the risk of insufficient cash looms large, necessitating careful observation by investors.

Argo Blockchain released its November 2022 operational update, reporting a decrease in Bitcoin mined from 204 BTC in October to 198 BTC in November due to increased network difficulty. The company maintained a hashrate capacity of 2.5 EH/s and held 126 BTC by month-end. Mining revenue fell to £2.94 million ($3.46 million), with a mining margin of 29% compared to 32% in October. Argo is actively seeking financing to avoid negative cash flow, and there are no guarantees of securing necessary capital.

Argo Blockchain reported a decrease in Bitcoin mining, with 204 BTC mined in October compared to 215 BTC in September due to increased network difficulty. Mining revenue fell to £3.55 million ($4 million) from £3.78 million ($4.27 million) in the previous month. However, the Bitcoin mining margin improved to 32%. The company repaid $6.7 million under a BTC-backed loan, reducing exposure to BTC price risks. Argo reassured investors about its electricity supply from Hydro-Québec amid media uncertainties and continues financing discussions.

Argo Blockchain has announced an update regarding its financial strategy on October 31, 2022. The company has terminated previous terms for a £24 million funding subscription and is seeking alternative financing options. To enhance liquidity, Argo sold 3,843 Bitmain S19J Pro machines for approximately £4.8 million, maintaining its total hashrate capacity at 2.5 EH/s. However, there are concerns as Argo warns it may become cash flow negative if new financing is not secured, potentially leading to operational curtailment.

Argo Blockchain plc released its September 2022 operational update, reporting a total of 215 Bitcoin mined, down from 235 BTC in August. This decrease was attributed to a 12% rise in network difficulty. The company earned mining revenues of £3.78 million ($4.27 million), a reduction from £4.39 million ($5.23 million) the previous month, yet maintained a 25% mining margin, up from 20%. With a hashrate capacity of 2.5 EH/s, Argo expects to increase it to 2.9 EH/s by the end of October, following the installation of new mining machines.

Argo Blockchain has signed a letter of intent to amend its equipment financing agreement, releasing £5 million in restricted cash and reducing debt payments linked to mining profitability. The company plans to sell 3,400 mining machines for £6 million ($6.8 million) and to raise £24 million ($27 million) through a proposed subscription with a strategic investor. These actions are intended to enhance Argo's liquidity and operational sustainability amid challenges from high energy prices and declining Bitcoin values. Argo aims to secure sufficient working capital for at least the next twelve months.

Argo Blockchain PLC announced a strategic hosting services agreement to operate third-party mining machines at its Helios facility in Texas, committing to provide up to 32 MW of power capacity. This agreement includes a profit-sharing mechanism where Argo earns 25% of the net profits from Bitcoin mined. In August, Argo mined 235 BTC, a rise from 219 BTC in July. Mining revenue for August was £4.39 million ($5.23 million), marking an increase from July. However, Bitcoin mining margin dropped to 20% due to high electricity costs and a decrease in Bitcoin prices.

Argo Blockchain plc has announced its participation in several upcoming investor conferences in September 2022, including the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference and the BTIG 2nd Annual Digital Assets Conference. CEO Peter Wall will engage in a panel discussion at the Blockworks: Digital Asset Summit 2022. Wall emphasized the company's major milestones in the first half of the year, noting the importance of these conferences for engaging with investors and sharing Argo's future vision.