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[6-K] Argo Blockchain plc American Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Argo Blockchain plc reports an update to a proposed recapitalization plan intended to address short- and medium-term capital needs. Negotiations with Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC for a senior secured multi-draw term loan remain ongoing; the loan has not been executed or funded. The company expects a first Court hearing on the Plan in late October 2025 and, if sanctioned, an effective date in early- to mid-December 2025.

The Company indicates that following conversion of the Loan and contributions by Growler, Growler is currently envisaged to hold at least 80% of issued shares, bondholders would receive equity in exchange for debt, and current equity holders would retain interests but face dilution. Argo confirmed it did not make the scheduled bond interest payment due 31 July 2025 (30-day grace period to 30 August 2025). If the Plan is not consummated, Argo may pursue other alternatives, including formal insolvency processes in applicable jurisdictions.

Argo Blockchain plc comunica un aggiornamento sul piano di ricapitalizzazione proposto, volto a coprire le necessità di capitale a breve e medio termine. Sono tuttora in corso le trattative con Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC per un prestito a termine garantito con prelievi multipli; il prestito non è stato né stipulato né erogato. La Società prevede la prima udienza in Corte sul Piano verso la fine di ottobre 2025 e, se approvato, una data di efficacia all’inizio o a metà dicembre 2025.

Secondo la Società, dopo la conversione del prestito e i conferimenti da parte di Growler, è previsto che Growler detenga almeno il 80% delle azioni emesse, gli obbligazionisti riceveranno equity in cambio del debito e gli attuali azionisti manterranno partecipazioni soggette a diluizione. Argo ha confermato di non aver effettuato il pagamento degli interessi sui bond previsto per il 31 luglio 2025 (periodo di grazia di 30 giorni fino al 30 agosto 2025). Se il Piano non verrà realizzato, Argo potrà valutare alternative, incluse procedure di insolvenza formali nelle giurisdizioni applicabili.

Argo Blockchain plc informa una actualización sobre el plan de recapitalización propuesto para cubrir necesidades de capital a corto y medio plazo. Continúan las negociaciones con Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC para un préstamo a plazo garantizado con disposiciones múltiples; el préstamo no se ha firmado ni desembolsado. La compañía espera una primera audiencia judicial sobre el Plan a fines de octubre de 2025 y, si se aprueba, una fecha de entrada en vigor a principios o mediados de diciembre de 2025.

La Compañía indica que, tras la conversión del préstamo y las aportaciones de Growler, se prevé que Growler posea al menos el 80% de las acciones emitidas, los tenedores de bonos recibirán acciones a cambio de la deuda y los accionistas actuales conservarán participaciones, aunque diluidas. Argo confirmó que no efectuó el pago de intereses de los bonos programado para el 31 de julio de 2025 (periodo de gracia de 30 días hasta el 30 de agosto de 2025). Si el Plan no se materializa, Argo podrá explorar otras alternativas, incluidas las insolvencias formales en las jurisdicciones aplicables.

Argo Blockchain plc는 단기 및 중기 자금 수요를 해결하기 위한 제안된 자본 재구성 계획에 대한 최신 정보를 보고합니다. Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC와의 선순위 담보 다회차 기한부 대출에 대한 협상은 계속 진행 중이며, 해당 대출은 아직 체결되거나 자금이 지급되지 않았습니다. 회사는 2025년 10월 말에 플랜에 대한 첫 법원 심리가 있을 것으로 예상하며, 승인이 나면 2025년 12월 초에서 중순 사이에 효력 발생일이 될 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

회사는 대출 전환 및 Growler의 출자 후 Growler가 현재 발행 주식의 최소 80%를 보유할 것으로 예상되며, 채권자들은 채무를 대체하는 지분을 받게 되고 기존 주주들은 지분을 보유하되 희석될 것이라고 밝혔습니다. Argo는 2025년 7월 31일에 예정된 채권 이자 지급을 하지 않았다(유예기간 30일로 2025년 8월 30일까지)고 확인했습니다. 플랜이 성사되지 않을 경우, Argo는 해당 관할권에서의 정식 지급불능 절차를 포함한 다른 대안을 모색할 수 있습니다.

Argo Blockchain plc annonce une mise à jour de son plan de recapitalisation proposé visant à répondre aux besoins de capitaux à court et moyen terme. Les négociations avec Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC pour un prêt à terme garanti, multi-draw, sont en cours ; le prêt n’a pas été signé ni financé. La société prévoit une première audience judiciaire sur le Plan fin octobre 2025 et, si le Plan est approuvé, une date d’effet début à mi-décembre 2025.

La Société indique qu’après conversion du prêt et apports de Growler, Growler devrait détenir au moins 80 % des actions émises, que les porteurs d’obligations recevront des actions en échange de leur dette et que les actionnaires actuels conserveront des participations mais subiront une dilution. Argo a confirmé qu’elle n’a pas effectué le paiement des intérêts des obligations prévu le 31 juillet 2025 (période de grâce de 30 jours jusqu’au 30 août 2025). Si le Plan n’est pas mené à bien, Argo pourra envisager d’autres options, y compris des procédures formelles d’insolvabilité dans les juridictions concernées.

Argo Blockchain plc berichtet über ein Update zu einem vorgeschlagenen Rekapitalisierungsplan zur Deckung kurz‑ und mittelfristiger Kapitalbedürfnisse. Die Verhandlungen mit Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC über einen besicherten vorrangigen Mehrfachabruf-Tilgungsdarlehen laufen weiterhin; der Kredit wurde weder abgeschlossen noch ausgezahlt. Das Unternehmen erwartet eine erste Gerichtsverhandlung zum Plan Ende Oktober 2025 und im Falle einer Genehmigung ein Wirksamkeitsdatum Anfang bis Mitte Dezember 2025.

Das Unternehmen gibt an, dass nach Umwandlung des Darlehens und Einlagen durch Growler erwartet wird, dass Growler mindestens 80 % der ausgegebenen Aktien halten wird, Anleihegläubiger Eigenkapital im Tausch gegen Schulden erhalten und die aktuellen Aktionäre Anteile behalten, jedoch verwässert werden. Argo bestätigte, dass es die für den 31. Juli 2025 fällige Anleihezinszahlung nicht geleistet hat (30-tägige Schonfrist bis zum 30. August 2025). Sollte der Plan nicht umgesetzt werden, kann Argo andere Optionen prüfen, einschließlich formeller Insolvenzverfahren in den geltenden Jurisdiktionen.

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TL;DR: Argo faces severe liquidity pressure; recapitalization could wipe out current equity and hinges on unexecuted financing.

The company has missed a bond interest payment and is negotiating a senior secured loan that is not yet executed or funded. The contemplated Plan would materially restructure capital: Growler providing financing and assets could receive at least 80% of issued shares, while bondholders convert debt to equity and existing shareholders are substantially diluted. Key near-term events include a late-October Court hearing and a potential early- to mid-December effective date. Failure to agree would leave insolvency processes as a possible outcome. These developments are highly material to valuation, capital structure, and creditor recovery prospects.

TL;DR: The Plan is a complex court-sanctioned restructuring with significant Takeover Code implications and conditional outcomes.

The proposal uses a Part 26A Companies Act Plan to cram down classes if necessary and seeks a Rule 9 waiver under the UK Takeover Code, subject to shareholder approval and/or Panel dispensation. The Court may sanction the Plan even if not all classes approve, provided at least one "in the money" class consents and dissenters are no worse off than the Relevant Alternative. The deal structure contemplates asset contributions and equity issuance that materially change control, requiring Panel and Court approvals; timing and conditionality introduce execution risk despite potential value-preservation language for shareholders.

Argo Blockchain plc comunica un aggiornamento sul piano di ricapitalizzazione proposto, volto a coprire le necessità di capitale a breve e medio termine. Sono tuttora in corso le trattative con Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC per un prestito a termine garantito con prelievi multipli; il prestito non è stato né stipulato né erogato. La Società prevede la prima udienza in Corte sul Piano verso la fine di ottobre 2025 e, se approvato, una data di efficacia all’inizio o a metà dicembre 2025.

Secondo la Società, dopo la conversione del prestito e i conferimenti da parte di Growler, è previsto che Growler detenga almeno il 80% delle azioni emesse, gli obbligazionisti riceveranno equity in cambio del debito e gli attuali azionisti manterranno partecipazioni soggette a diluizione. Argo ha confermato di non aver effettuato il pagamento degli interessi sui bond previsto per il 31 luglio 2025 (periodo di grazia di 30 giorni fino al 30 agosto 2025). Se il Piano non verrà realizzato, Argo potrà valutare alternative, incluse procedure di insolvenza formali nelle giurisdizioni applicabili.

Argo Blockchain plc informa una actualización sobre el plan de recapitalización propuesto para cubrir necesidades de capital a corto y medio plazo. Continúan las negociaciones con Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC para un préstamo a plazo garantizado con disposiciones múltiples; el préstamo no se ha firmado ni desembolsado. La compañía espera una primera audiencia judicial sobre el Plan a fines de octubre de 2025 y, si se aprueba, una fecha de entrada en vigor a principios o mediados de diciembre de 2025.

La Compañía indica que, tras la conversión del préstamo y las aportaciones de Growler, se prevé que Growler posea al menos el 80% de las acciones emitidas, los tenedores de bonos recibirán acciones a cambio de la deuda y los accionistas actuales conservarán participaciones, aunque diluidas. Argo confirmó que no efectuó el pago de intereses de los bonos programado para el 31 de julio de 2025 (periodo de gracia de 30 días hasta el 30 de agosto de 2025). Si el Plan no se materializa, Argo podrá explorar otras alternativas, incluidas las insolvencias formales en las jurisdicciones aplicables.

Argo Blockchain plc는 단기 및 중기 자금 수요를 해결하기 위한 제안된 자본 재구성 계획에 대한 최신 정보를 보고합니다. Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC와의 선순위 담보 다회차 기한부 대출에 대한 협상은 계속 진행 중이며, 해당 대출은 아직 체결되거나 자금이 지급되지 않았습니다. 회사는 2025년 10월 말에 플랜에 대한 첫 법원 심리가 있을 것으로 예상하며, 승인이 나면 2025년 12월 초에서 중순 사이에 효력 발생일이 될 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

회사는 대출 전환 및 Growler의 출자 후 Growler가 현재 발행 주식의 최소 80%를 보유할 것으로 예상되며, 채권자들은 채무를 대체하는 지분을 받게 되고 기존 주주들은 지분을 보유하되 희석될 것이라고 밝혔습니다. Argo는 2025년 7월 31일에 예정된 채권 이자 지급을 하지 않았다(유예기간 30일로 2025년 8월 30일까지)고 확인했습니다. 플랜이 성사되지 않을 경우, Argo는 해당 관할권에서의 정식 지급불능 절차를 포함한 다른 대안을 모색할 수 있습니다.

Argo Blockchain plc annonce une mise à jour de son plan de recapitalisation proposé visant à répondre aux besoins de capitaux à court et moyen terme. Les négociations avec Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC pour un prêt à terme garanti, multi-draw, sont en cours ; le prêt n’a pas été signé ni financé. La société prévoit une première audience judiciaire sur le Plan fin octobre 2025 et, si le Plan est approuvé, une date d’effet début à mi-décembre 2025.

La Société indique qu’après conversion du prêt et apports de Growler, Growler devrait détenir au moins 80 % des actions émises, que les porteurs d’obligations recevront des actions en échange de leur dette et que les actionnaires actuels conserveront des participations mais subiront une dilution. Argo a confirmé qu’elle n’a pas effectué le paiement des intérêts des obligations prévu le 31 juillet 2025 (période de grâce de 30 jours jusqu’au 30 août 2025). Si le Plan n’est pas mené à bien, Argo pourra envisager d’autres options, y compris des procédures formelles d’insolvabilité dans les juridictions concernées.

Argo Blockchain plc berichtet über ein Update zu einem vorgeschlagenen Rekapitalisierungsplan zur Deckung kurz‑ und mittelfristiger Kapitalbedürfnisse. Die Verhandlungen mit Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC über einen besicherten vorrangigen Mehrfachabruf-Tilgungsdarlehen laufen weiterhin; der Kredit wurde weder abgeschlossen noch ausgezahlt. Das Unternehmen erwartet eine erste Gerichtsverhandlung zum Plan Ende Oktober 2025 und im Falle einer Genehmigung ein Wirksamkeitsdatum Anfang bis Mitte Dezember 2025.

Das Unternehmen gibt an, dass nach Umwandlung des Darlehens und Einlagen durch Growler erwartet wird, dass Growler mindestens 80 % der ausgegebenen Aktien halten wird, Anleihegläubiger Eigenkapital im Tausch gegen Schulden erhalten und die aktuellen Aktionäre Anteile behalten, jedoch verwässert werden. Argo bestätigte, dass es die für den 31. Juli 2025 fällige Anleihezinszahlung nicht geleistet hat (30-tägige Schonfrist bis zum 30. August 2025). Sollte der Plan nicht umgesetzt werden, kann Argo andere Optionen prüfen, einschließlich formeller Insolvenzverfahren in den geltenden Jurisdiktionen.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
 
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the month of August, 2025
 
Commission File Number: 001-40816
 
_____________________
 
Argo Blockchain plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
_____________________
 
Eastcastle House
27/28 Eastcastle Street
London W1W 8DH
England
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F  Form 40-F
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
1
 
Description
Update to Proposed Recapitalization dated 22 August 2025
 
 
Press Release
 
22 August 2025
 
Argo Blockchain plc
 
("Argo" or "the Company")
 
Update to Proposed Recapitalization
On 30 June 2025, Argo Blockchain plc (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) announced a proposed recapitalization through a plan to be sanctioned by the High Court of England and Wales or other court in England and Wales of competent jurisdiction ("Court") under Part 26A Companies Act 2006 (the "Plan") in order to resolve its short and medium term capital needs.
 
The Company would like to provide the following updates with respect to the proposed Plan and its negotiations with Growler Mining, LLC n/k/a Growler Mining Tuscaloosa, LLC ("Growler") regarding the senior secured multi-draw term loan Growler will provide to the Company ("Loan"):
●           Negotiations of the terms of the Loan with Growler remain ongoing, and the Loan has not been executed or funded to date.
●           It is expected that the first Court hearing for the Plan will take place in late October 2025 and, if subsequently sanctioned by the Court at a further Court hearing, that the effective date of the Plan will be in early- to mid-December, 2025.
●           Following conversion of its Loan (if applicable) and the contribution by Growler of crypto mining and other related assets/cash funding to the Argo group in an amount to be determined, it is currently envisaged that Growler would be left with at least 80% of the issued shares of the Company (with the exact proportions to be determined by reference        to the value of its Loan, the assets contributed, and the exit capital provided by Growler), that bond holders would receive equity in the recapitalized Argo group in exchange for debt, and that current equity holders would retain their existing interests (albeit subject to dilution by issuances to bondholders and Growler) in the remaining equity.
●           While the parties are continuing to negotiate, there is general recognition that any agreement will include the provision of continuing value to shareholders in the form of their existing shares and, potentially, other forms of equity, sufficient to satisfy the fairness requirements under UK law (and subject to dilution due to shares issued to Growler and          bondholders).
●           As was previously disclosed, while the parties are working diligently toward finalizing the terms of the Plan, there can be no assurance that any definitive agreements for the Plan will be signed or that the Plan will be consummated. Should the Plan not be consummated, the Company and its subsidiaries will pursue other alternatives, which may                include formal insolvency processes in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada, as applicable, the timing of which remains uncertain.
●           Further to its 30 June 2025 announcement, the Company confirms that it did not make the scheduled interest payment on its outstanding bonds that was due on 31 July 2025 which is subject to a 30-day grace period ending on 30 August 2025.
●           The Company will endeavor to provide further updates upon funding and execution of a definitive agreement related to the Loan and thereafter, to the extent appropriate, as terms of the Plan are subsequently finalized and agreed upon by the parties.
 
UK Takeover Code Disclosure
 
The implementation of the Plan will result in Growler acquiring interests in shares carrying more than 30% of the Company's voting rights.  Under the UK Takeover Code, Growler's acquisition would trigger an obligation on Growler to make a mandatory offer to the remaining shareholders in the Company.  The Plan is, therefore, conditional upon the Takeover Panel agreeing to a waiver of the obligation under Rule 9 to make a mandatory offer, subject to independent shareholders approving that waiver. If shareholders do not approve the Plan and a Rule 9 waiver, the Company intends to seek the sanction of the Plan by the Court on the basis that shareholders would be no worse off under the Plan than the Relevant Alternative (see below).   In these circumstances, the Company also intends to apply to the Panel to request that the Panel permit a dispensation under section 2(c) of the Introduction of the UK Takeover Code from the obligation that would otherwise arise on Growler to make a mandatory offer under Rule 9 in order to facilitate the rescue of the Company which is in serious financial difficulty.
 
The Court will be asked to sanction the Plan. If the Plan has not been approved by all meetings of creditors and, if appropriate, members, convened in accordance with the orders of the Court to consider the Plan, the Court may, in its discretion, still sanction the  Plan if satisfied that (a) the Plan has been approved by at least one "in the money" class of creditors or members; and (b) any dissenting class is not worse off under the proposed plan than it would be in the relevant alternative ("Relevant Alternative").
 
This announcement contains inside information.
 
For further information please contact:
 
Argo Blockchain
 
 
Investor Relations
 
ir@argoblockchain.com
 
Tennyson Securities
 
 
Corporate Broker
 
Peter Krens
 
+44 207 186 9030
 
Fortified Securities
 
 
Joint Broker
 
Guy Wheatley, CFA
 
+44 7493 989014
 
guy.wheatley@fortifiedsecurities.com
 
Tancredi Intelligent Communication
 
UK & Europe Media Relations
 
 argoblock@tancredigroup.com
 
 
 About Argo:
 
Argo Blockchain plc is a dual-listed (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) blockchain technology company focused on large-scale cryptocurrency mining. With a mining facility in Quebec and offices in the US, Canada, and the UK, Argo's global, sustainable operations are predominantly powered by renewable energy. In 2021, Argo became the first climate positive cryptocurrency mining company, and a signatory to the Crypto Climate Accord. For more information, visit www.argoblockchain.com.
 
Forward looking statements
 
This announcement contains "forward-looking statements," which can be identified by words like "may," "will," "likely," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "plan," "believe," "intend," "goal," "seek," "estimate," "project," "continue" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. The information in this announcement about future plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, market and other conditions, the principal risks and uncertainties listed in the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report and Financial Statements and Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2024.
 
 
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: 22 August, 2025
ARGO BLOCKCHAIN PLC
By: /s/ Justin Nolan
Name: Justin Nolan
Title: Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
Argo Blockchain Plc

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