Synteq Digital Enters Into Definitive Agreements for Strategic Real Estate Acquisition from Horizon Kinetics, Welcoming the Firm as its first Institutional Shareholder

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Synteq Digital (HKHC) entered definitive agreements on Dec 15, 2025 to acquire key real estate assets from Horizon Kinetics and FRMO in an all-equity transaction, including a North Carolina data center of approximately 10MW capacity. Horizon Kinetics, with about $10.4 billion AUM, and FRMO will become shareholders on closing. Management said the transaction is the first phase of a strategic expansion to build Synteq's balance sheet, expand service capabilities, and grow its digital mining and high-performance computing footprint. The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions.

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• 10MW data center acquisition in North Carolina
• Transaction conducted as an all-equity deal
• Horizon Kinetics becomes a shareholder with $10.4B AUM backing
• Strategic move to expand digital mining and HPC services

Negative

• All-equity consideration implies shareholder dilution
• Transaction completion subject to customary closing conditions

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WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synteq Digital (Synteq), a leader in the digital compute sector, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements with Horizon Kinetics (Horizon), and FRMO Corp. (FRMO), to acquire key real estate assets, including a data center in North Carolina with approximately 10MW of capacity in an all-equity transaction. This real asset transaction marks the first phase of Synteq Digital's broader strategic expansion.

Horizon, a distinguished NYC-based fund manager with approximately $10.4 billion in assets under management,along with FRMO, will become a shareholder of Synteq upon the completion of this strategic transaction. This partnership underscores a shared vision for future growth and value creation in the digital infrastructure space.

"This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in our growth strategy as we begin to build our balance sheet, allowing us to expand our service capabilities and infrastructure footprint rapidly," said Taras Kulyk, CEO of Synteq. "We are particularly excited to welcome Horizon Kinetics to our cap table. Having been a long-term client and partner to our team, their long-term investment philosophy aligns perfectly with our vision, and having a partner of their caliber validates our mission to diversify and strengthen the digital compute ecosystem."

Murray Stahl, CEO of Horizon, commented on the new partnership: "Having been a long-term client of Synteq's, we've witnessed first-hand their commitment to operational excellence and innovation. We are excited to deepen our relationship by becoming a shareholder and look forward to supporting their team as they execute on this next phase of expansion in the digital mining and high-performance computing sectors."

This acquisition will be a significant milestone in Synteq's growth strategy, reinforcing its mission to diversify and provide additional value-added services for its clients in the digital mining and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors.

The completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

About Synteq Digital
Synteq Digital is a growing provider of services and infrastructure in the digital mining and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to support large enterprise data center operators and the broader digital compute industry through strategic acquisitions and service expansion.

About Horizon Kinetics LLC
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation (OTC: HKHC), through its subsidiary investment manager, Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC ("Horizon"), is an investment advisory firm and provides independent proprietary research and investment advisory services for long-only and alternative value-based investing strategies, including the full suite of Kinetics Mutual Funds, Inc. The firm has offices in New York City, White Plains, New York and Summit, New Jersey.

About FRMO Corp.
FRMO Corp. invests in and receives revenues based upon consulting and advisory fee interests in the asset management sector. For more information, visit www.frmocorp.com .

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FAQ

What did Synteq Digital (HKHC) announce on December 15, 2025?

Synteq announced it agreed to acquire real estate assets, including a ~10MW North Carolina data center, in an all-equity transaction with Horizon Kinetics and FRMO.

How does the all-equity deal affect Synteq Digital (HKHC) shareholders?

The all-equity consideration will result in new shares issued, which implies potential dilution for existing shareholders.

Will Horizon Kinetics become a shareholder of Synteq Digital (HKHC)?

Yes; Horizon Kinetics and FRMO are expected to become shareholders upon closing, with Horizon reporting about $10.4 billion AUM.

What assets is Synteq Digital (HKHC) acquiring in the transaction?

The agreement covers key real estate assets, notably a North Carolina data center with approximately 10MW capacity.

Is the Synteq Digital (HKHC) transaction final and closed?

No; the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and has not yet closed.