AIB Data Centers (AIB) rebrands around AI and enters Russell Microcap Index
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AIB Data Centers Inc., formerly BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc., changed its corporate name to AIB Data Centers Inc., effective June 25, 2026, and its common stock continues to trade on the NYSE American under the symbol AIB. The company highlights a recent public offering that generated aggregate gross proceeds of about $63.25 million, including full exercise of the underwriter’s option, to support its AI and high-performance computing data center growth strategy. AIB also announces its addition to the Russell Microcap® Index, effective at market open on June 29, 2026, which it believes will enhance visibility among institutional investors.
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AIB rebrands around AI data centers, notes $63.25M raise and index inclusion.
AIB Data Centers Inc. is formalizing its pivot from digital asset infrastructure to AI and high-performance computing by adopting a new corporate name and branding. The operating footprint and governance remain unchanged, so the change is primarily strategic positioning and investor communication.
The company underscores aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $63.25 million from a recent public offering, including full exercise of the underwriter’s option, to fund its AI data center build-out. It also reports addition to the Russell Microcap® Index, which can support awareness among institutional investors that track or benchmark to Russell indexes.
Overall, these developments are administrative and strategic rather than immediately financial in this disclosure. Their eventual impact will depend on how effectively AIB deploys the offering proceeds into AI and HPC data center capacity and converts index-linked visibility into durable customer and capital relationships, as reflected in future SEC filings and operating results.
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (the “Company”) changed its corporate name to AIB Data Centers Inc., effective June 25, 2026. The Company changed its corporate name by filing a Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 24, 2026. The Company’s common stock began trading on the NYSE American under the new name on June 26, 2026. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “AIB.” The CUSIP number of the Company’s common stock remains unchanged.
A copy of the Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation is attached as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 26, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its name change to AIB Data Centers Inc.
On June 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its inclusion on the Russell Microcap® Index, effective at market open on June 29, 2026.
Copies of the press releases are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”).
The information included in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including the attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report and the press releases furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Current Report contain “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and include, but are not limited to, the intended use of proceeds from the public offering, statements regarding the planned conversion of CLT-01 from data mining to AI and HPC data center capacity, the expected benefits of the Electric Service Agreement, the anticipated availability and timing of utility load under the agreement, the planned site transition and incremental data hall capacity, the Company's ability to attract and contract with additional AI and HPC customers, and the Company's growth and development pipeline. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, the performance of the utility counterparty under the Electric Service Agreement, delays in permitting and regulatory approvals, utility interconnection and energization timing, tariff and rate changes, equipment availability, supply chain conditions, contractor performance, site transition execution, the ability to attract and retain key personnel to manage the business effectively, competition from existing or new offerings that may emerge, and broader market and economic conditions. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are described more fully in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These risks, uncertainties and other factors are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and could materially affect results. If one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors become applicable, or if these underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware, except as required under applicable law.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 3.1 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated June 26, 2026 | |
| 99.2 | Press Release, dated June 29, 2026 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: June 29, 2026 | AIB Data Centers Inc. | |
| /s/ Jerry Tang | ||
| Name: | Jerry Tang | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President | |
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Exhibit 99.1
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. Completes Corporate Name Change to AIB Data Centers Inc.
Corporate Rebranding Reflects the Company’s Strategic Focus on AI and High-Performance Computing Infrastructure
Company Recently Completed $63 Million Public Offering to Support Growth Strategy Across AI Data Center Infrastructure
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 -- AIB Data Centers Inc. (NYSE American: AIB) (“AIB” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) workloads, today announced its corporate name change from BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. to AIB Data Centers Inc., effective June 25, 2026.
The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “AIB,” and is expected to begin trading under the new corporate name today.
The new name reflects the Company’s evolution from its historical roots in digital asset infrastructure toward its current strategy of developing and operating next-generation data center infrastructure designed to support AI, high-performance computing (“HPC”), and other advanced computing applications. The name change caps a period of significant momentum for the Company, which recently completed a public offering for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $63.25 million, including the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares, providing additional capital to support its growth strategy as it advances its flagship campus and pursues additional opportunities across the AI data center ecosystem.
“Completing our transition to AIB Data Centers marks an important milestone in our Company’s transformation,” said Jerry Tang, Chief Executive Officer of AIB Data Centers. “Our new name reflects who we are today and the strategy we are executing by developing critical infrastructure for the next generation of AI and high-performance computing workloads. With a strengthened balance sheet and a clear strategic focus, we believe AIB Data Centers is well positioned pursue additional opportunities across the AI data center ecosystem.”
The name change does not affect the Company’s corporate structure, management team, board of directors, operations, or strategic priorities. Stockholders are not required to take any action in connection with the name change.
In connection with the rebranding, the Company has refreshed its corporate identity and website. Investors, customers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at www.aib.us to learn more about its strategy, operations, and latest developments.
About AIB Data Centers
AIB Data Centers Inc. is a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on AI hosting and high-performance computing workloads. The Company’s platform combines access to reliable, scalable power resources with modular infrastructure deployment designed to accelerate the development of next-generation compute capacity.
For more information, visit https://www.aib.us/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and include, but are not limited to, the intended use of proceeds from the public offering, statements regarding the planned conversion of CLT-01 from data mining to AI and HPC data center capacity, the expected benefits of the Electric Service Agreement, the anticipated availability and timing of utility load under the agreement, the planned site transition and incremental data hall capacity, the Company’s ability to attract and contract with additional AI and HPC customers, and the Company’s growth and development pipeline. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of AIB’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, the performance of the utility counterparty under the Electric Service Agreement, delays in permitting and regulatory approvals, utility interconnection and energization timing, tariff and rate changes, equipment availability, supply chain conditions, contractor performance, site transition execution, the ability to attract and retain key personnel to manage the business effectively, competition from existing or new offerings that may emerge, and broader market and economic conditions. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are described more fully in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These risks, uncertainties and other factors are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and could materially affect results. If one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors become applicable, or if these underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
Phone: (949) 491-8235
AIB@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us
Exhibit 99.2
AIB Data Centers Added to Russell Microcap® Index
NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 -- AIB Data Centers Inc. (NYSE American: AIB) (“AIB” or the “Company”; formerly BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc.), a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) workloads, has been added as a member of the Russell Microcap® Index, effective when the US market opens on June 29, as part of the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution.
“Our addition to the Russell Microcap® Index caps off a period of significant momentum for our Company,” said Jerry Tang, Chief Executive Officer of AIB Data Centers. “We recently changed our corporate name to AIB Data Centers Inc. to better reflect our strategic focus on AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, and we completed a public offering for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $63.25 million, including the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares. We believe our inclusion in the Russell Index will enhance our visibility within the institutional investment community as we advance and pursue additional opportunities across the AI data center ecosystem, and we remain focused on creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
The semi-annual June reconstitution of the Russell US Indexes captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for half a year beginning 2026, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. The Russell Microcap® Index consists of the smallest 1,000 securities in the Russell 2000® Index, plus the next 1,000 smallest eligible securities by market cap. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. According to data as of the end of June 2025, about $12.2 trillion in assets are benchmarked against the Russell US indexes, which belong to FTSE Russell, the global index provider.
For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the “Russell Reconstitution” section on the FTSE Russell website.
About AIB Data Centers
AIB Data Centers Inc. is a developer and operator of digital infrastructure focused on AI hosting and high-performance computing workloads. The Company's platform combines access to reliable, scalable power resources with modular infrastructure deployment designed to accelerate the development of next-generation compute capacity.
For more information, visit https://www.aib.us/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "could," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "project" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and include, but are not limited to, the intended use of proceeds from the public offering, statements regarding the planned conversion of CLT-01 from data mining to AI and HPC data center capacity, the expected benefits of the Electric Service Agreement, the anticipated availability and timing of utility load under the agreement, the planned site transition and incremental data hall capacity, the Company's ability to attract and contract with additional AI and HPC customers, and the Company's growth and development pipeline. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of AIB’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, the performance of the utility counterparty under the Electric Service Agreement, delays in permitting and regulatory approvals, utility interconnection and energization timing, tariff and rate changes, equipment availability, supply chain conditions, contractor performance, site transition execution, the ability to attract and retain key personnel to manage the business effectively, competition from existing or new offerings that may emerge, and broader market and economic conditions. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are described more fully in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These risks, uncertainties and other factors are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and could materially affect results. If one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors become applicable, or if these underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual events or results may vary significantly from those implied or projected by the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which we hereafter become aware, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
Phone: (949) 491-8235
AIB@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us