Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering of WhiteFiber Inc.
Rhea-AI Summary
Bit Digital (NASDAQ:BTBT) has announced that its wholly-owned HPC subsidiary, WhiteFiber Inc., has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the SEC for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares.
The specific details regarding the number of shares to be offered and the price range have not been determined yet. The IPO's completion depends on market conditions and SEC review process. This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933.
Positive
- Potential value creation through IPO of WhiteFiber subsidiary
- Strategic move to separate HPC business could unlock shareholder value
- Opportunity to raise capital for WhiteFiber's growth
Negative
- IPO subject to market conditions and SEC approval
- Potential reduction in Bit Digital's consolidated revenue post-spinoff
- Unknown valuation and share structure creates uncertainty
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, BTBT declined 15.32%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
The press release is being made pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.
Investor Notice and Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "intends," "expects," or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (Annual Report) and any subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Jo Anne McCusker
JAM Strategic Communications
joanne@jam-comms.com
(917) 740-9499
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bit-digital-inc-announces-confidential-submission-of-draft-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-of-whitefiber-inc-302491365.html
SOURCE Bit Digital, Inc.