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Olenox (NASDAQ: OLOX) closes $30M CS Digital acquisition deal

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Olenox Industries Inc. completed the acquisition of 100% of the membership interests of CS Digital Ventures, LLC, a digital infrastructure company focused on energy-intensive data centers, for total upfront consideration of US$30 million.

The upfront package includes US$14 million in newly issued Series D Preferred Stock, a US$16 million unsecured Seller Note, and Warrants to purchase 1,500,000 common shares in three tranches at exercise prices of $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00 per share. Sellers may receive up to an additional US$20 million in Series D Preferred Stock if CS Digital meets post-closing revenue and Adjusted EBITDA milestones.

Conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants into common stock require stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 and are further limited by a 19.9% beneficial ownership cap. CS Digital contributed approximately 35 megawatts of installed power capacity, 2025 revenue of US$20.6 million and 2025 EBITDA of US$6.2 million, supporting Olenox’s strategy to build off-grid, gas-powered infrastructure for energy-intensive data center and AI compute workloads.

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Olenox is using stock, debt and warrants to buy a revenue-generating data-center platform.

Olenox Industries acquired CS Digital for US$30 million upfront plus up to US$20 million in earnout stock. Consideration mixes Series D Preferred Stock, a US$16 million unsecured Seller Note, and Warrants for 1,500,000 common shares at $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00.

CS Digital brings approximately 35 megawatts of installed power, US$20.6 million of 2025 revenue and US$6.2 million of EBITDA, anchoring Olenox’s gas-powered, off-grid data center strategy. Equity-linked consideration and an earnout help align seller incentives with future performance.

Execution depends on integrating CS Digital’s operations, servicing the Seller Note and securing stockholder approval required for conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and Warrants under Nasdaq rules. The 19.9% beneficial ownership cap and planned resale registration outline a structured path for potential equity issuance tied to this transaction.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial
The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Upfront consideration US$30 million Total upfront price for 100% of CS Digital membership interests
Series D Preferred issued US$14 million Value of newly issued Series D Preferred Stock at closing
Seller Note US$16 million Unsecured promissory note issued to CS Digital sellers
Warrants issued 1,500,000 shares Total common shares underlying Warrants at $5.00, $7.00, $9.00
Earnout potential Up to US$20 million Additional Series D Preferred Stock tied to revenue and Adjusted EBITDA milestones
CS Digital 2025 revenue US$20.6 million Revenue for CS Digital for 2025 contributed to the combined platform
CS Digital 2025 EBITDA US$6.2 million EBITDA for CS Digital for 2025
Installed power capacity Approximately 35 megawatts CS Digital power capacity in operation at closing
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement financial
"entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”)"
A membership interest purchase agreement is a contract used when someone buys an ownership stake in a limited liability company (LLC). It spells out what is being sold, the price, any promises about the business’s condition, and who takes responsibility for debts or legal issues—like a receipt and rulebook for the sale. Investors care because it transfers control, affects future cash flow and liabilities, and can change the value and tax treatment of their investment.
Series D Preferred Stock financial
"US$14,000,000 in newly issued shares of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock"
Series D preferred stock is a specific class of preferred shares typically issued in a later-stage financing round that gives holders special rights such as priority for payout before common shareholders, fixed or cumulative dividends, and often the option to convert into common shares. Investors care because these shares affect who gets paid first in a sale or liquidation, influence ownership and voting power, and change how future fundraising or an exit will impact an investor’s return—like a VIP ticket that can sometimes be exchanged for a regular ticket if that proves more valuable.
Seller Note financial
"US$16,000,000 in the form of an unsecured promissory note issued by the Company to the Sellers (the “Seller Note”)"
A seller note is a type of loan or financial promise made by the person selling a business or asset to the buyer, often used to help bridge a gap in funding. It acts like the seller lending money to the buyer, with the agreement that the buyer will pay it back over time. For investors, seller notes can influence the overall risk and potential returns of a deal, as they represent an additional layer of financial commitment and potential repayment.
Earnout Shares financial
"up to an additional US$20,000,000 in shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the “Earnout Shares”)"
Earnout shares are company stock promised to sellers as part of an acquisition that only becomes payable if the acquired business hits agreed future performance targets, like revenue or profit goals. They matter to investors because they can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution), tie seller incentives to future success, and create uncertainty about the actual cost of the deal and future ownership unless the performance conditions are clearly understood.
beneficial ownership limitation regulatory
"Conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants are further subject to a beneficial ownership limitation"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 regulatory
"as required under applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, including Listing Rule 5635"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 is a stock-exchange rule that requires a listed company to get shareholder approval before issuing a large number of new shares or other securities that can convert into shares or carry voting power beyond set thresholds. Investors should care because these approvals prevent unexpected dilution of existing ownership and sudden shifts in voting control—think of it like needing agreement from current owners before cutting the pizza into many more slices that shrink each person’s piece.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 26, 2026

 

OLENOX INDUSTRIES INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-38037   95-4463937
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1207, Building C N FM 3083 Rd E

Conroe, TX 77304

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

 

Not Applicable 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 646-240-4235

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001   SGBX   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement

 

On May 26, 2026, Olenox Industries Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with CS Digital Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“CS Digital”), the members of CS Digital listed on the signature page thereto (collectively, the “Sellers”), and Bernardo Schucman, in his capacity as the seller representative (the “Seller Representative”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of CS Digital (the “Acquisition”) on the same date.

 

Aggregate Consideration. The aggregate consideration payable by the Company under the Purchase Agreement consists of: (i) US$30,000,000 in upfront consideration, payable at closing, comprised of (a) US$14,000,000 in newly issued shares of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), issued at a stated value of $1.00 per share, and (b) US$16,000,000 in the form of an unsecured promissory note issued by the Company to the Sellers (the “Seller Note”); (ii) warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), comprised of three equal tranches of 500,000 shares each, with exercise prices of $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00 per share, respectively (collectively, the “Warrants”); and (iii) up to an additional US$20,000,000 in shares of Series D Preferred Stock (the “Earnout Shares”), issuable upon the achievement of two post-closing milestones tied to (A) cumulative revenue and (B) cumulative Adjusted EBITDA of CS Digital, in each case as further described in the Purchase Agreement.

 

Conversion Gate; Stockholder Approval. The Series D Preferred Stock and the Warrants are not convertible or exercisable into Common Stock prior to receipt of the requisite approval of the Company’s stockholders, as required under applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), including Listing Rule 5635 (the “Stockholder Approval”). The Purchase Agreement provides that the Company shall use its best efforts to convene a meeting of its stockholders to seek the Stockholder Approval within ninety (90) days after the closing and, if the Stockholder Approval is not obtained at such meeting, to convene a meeting of stockholders every three months thereafter until the Stockholder Approval is obtained. The failure to obtain the Stockholder Approval will not give rise to any increase in the stated value of, accrual of dividends or interest on, redemption right with respect to, decrease in the conversion price of, or any other economic consequence favorable to the holders of, the Series D Preferred Stock or the Warrants.

 

Beneficial Ownership Limitation. Conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants are further subject to a beneficial ownership limitation pursuant to which no holder, together with such holder’s attribution parties, may convert or exercise such securities to the extent it would result in such holder, together with such holder’s attribution parties, beneficially owning in excess of 19.9% of the outstanding Common Stock or voting power of the Company.

 

Registration Rights. Within sixty (60) days following the date the Company obtains the Stockholder Approval, the Company has agreed to file a shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) covering the resale of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock, and to use best efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, subject to customary suspension and deferral rights of the Company.

 

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation. The Purchase Agreement contains customary non-competition and non-solicitation covenants applicable to each of Bernardo Schucman and Shanti Cillo (the “Principal Sellers”) for a period of two (2) years following the closing date, subject to certain limited exceptions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including continued ownership of, and service as a board member, manager or consultant to, certain entities specifically identified therein.

 

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Representations, Warranties and Indemnification. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and indemnification provisions. Indemnification claims based on breaches of representations and warranties are generally subject to an eighteen (18) month survival period, a $100,000 basket and a $10 million cap, subject to customary exceptions for fundamental representations, certain tax-related matters and fraud.

 

The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The schedules and certain exhibits to the Purchase Agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.

 

Seller Note

 

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company issued the Seller Note to the Sellers in the aggregate principal amount of US$16,000,000. The Seller Note is unsecured. The Seller Note contains customary terms, including with respect to interest, maturity, prepayment, events of default and remedies, all as set forth in the form of Seller Note filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Warrants

 

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company issued the Warrants to the Sellers. The Warrants entitle the holders thereof to purchase an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock, comprised of three equal tranches of 500,000 shares each with exercise prices of $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00 per share, respectively. The Warrants are not exercisable into Common Stock prior to receipt of the Stockholder Approval. Additional terms of the Warrants, including expiration, cashless exercise provisions, and customary adjustment provisions for stock splits and similar events, are set forth in the form of Warrant filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Certificate of Designation

 

In connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation of Series D Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. See Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the disclosure under which is incorporated herein by reference. 

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference. On May 26, 2026, the Company completed the Acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of CS Digital pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. As a result of the closing of the Acquisition, CS Digital became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

CS Digital is a digital infrastructure company focused on the development and operation of energy-intensive data centers, including bitcoin mining and high-density compute deployments. As of the closing date, CS Digital had approximately 35 megawatts of installed power capacity currently in operation.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the Seller Note is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

 

At the closing of the Acquisition, the Company issued to the Sellers, as partial consideration for the membership interests of CS Digital, (i) shares of Series D Preferred Stock having an aggregate stated value of US$14,000,000 and (ii) the Warrants. The Earnout Shares, when and if issued, will be issued to the Sellers as additional consideration upon the achievement of the post-closing milestones described in Item 1.01.

 

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The issuance of the Series D Preferred Stock and the Warrants at closing, and any future issuance of Earnout Shares, were and will be made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering. Each Seller represented to the Company that it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, and the Series D Preferred Stock, the Warrants and any Earnout Shares were and will be acquired for investment purposes and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof. The certificates or book-entry positions evidencing such securities, and any shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion or exercise thereof, will bear customary restrictive legends.

 

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

On May 26, 2026, in connection with the closing of the Acquisition, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation of Series D Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, establishing the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the Series D Preferred Stock.

 

The Certificate of Designation provides, among other things, that: (i) the Series D Preferred Stock is non-voting, except as required by the Delaware General Corporation Law; (ii) no shares of Series D Preferred Stock shall be convertible into Common Stock prior to receipt of the Stockholder Approval; (iii) the conversion price applicable to the Series D Preferred Stock is fixed at $1.00 per share, which the Company has determined equals or exceeds the “Minimum Price” determined in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d)(1) as of the closing date; (iv) the Series D Preferred Stock is not subject to any redemption right, sinking fund, mandatory conversion right or price-based anti-dilution protection; and (v) the failure to obtain the Stockholder Approval shall not result in any increase in stated value, decrease in conversion price, accrual of dividends or interest, accrual of any redemption right, payment of any penalty, fee or liquidated damages, or any other consequence favorable to the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock.

 

The foregoing description of the Certificate of Designation does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Certificate of Designation, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On May 28, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of the Acquisition. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the expected benefits of the Acquisition; the issuance of the Series D Preferred Stock, the Seller Note, the Warrants and any Earnout Shares; the receipt of the Stockholder Approval permitting conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants into Common Stock; the filing and effectiveness of a registration statement covering the resale of the underlying Common Stock; the development and scaling of off-grid, gas-powered digital infrastructure; targeted power costs; expected addressable markets, including energy-intensive data center, artificial intelligence and high-density compute workloads; and the future business, operations and financial performance of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (including, following the closing, CS Digital).

 

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These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the ability to integrate CS Digital’s operations and realize the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition; the ability to service the Seller Note in accordance with its terms; the ability to obtain the Stockholder Approval required to permit conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants into Common Stock under applicable Nasdaq listing rules; the ability of CS Digital to achieve the operational and financial milestones underlying the Earnout Shares; volatility in commodity prices, including natural gas and electricity; variability in customer demand and pricing for compute services; the development of demand for artificial intelligence and high-density compute infrastructure; regulatory and Nasdaq listing developments; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
2.1*   Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 26, 2026, by and among Olenox Industries Inc., CS Digital Ventures, LLC, the Members of CS Digital Ventures, LLC listed on the signature page thereto, and Bernardo Schucman, as Seller Representative
3.1   Certificate of Designation of Series D Preferred Stock of Olenox Industries Inc., filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on May 26, 2026
4.1   Form of Warrant issued by Olenox Industries Inc. to the Sellers
10.1   Form of Unsecured Promissory Note (Seller Note) issued by Olenox Industries Inc. to the Sellers
99.1   Press Release issued by Olenox Industries Inc. on May 28, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

 

*Schedules and certain exhibits to this Exhibit 2.1 have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the SEC upon request.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  OLENOX INDUSTRIES INC.
   
Dated: 5/28/2026 By:  /s/ Michael McLaren
    Name:  Michael McLaren
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

OLENOX INDUSTRIES INC. | NASDAQ: OLOX

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Olenox Industries Completes Acquisition of CS Digital Ventures, Launching a Vertically Integrated, Gas-Powered Platform for Energy-Intensive Data Centers and Next-Generation Compute

 

Closing of the transaction establishes a U.S.-based, gas-powered, off-grid digital infrastructure platform targeting power costs below $0.02 per kWh for energy-intensive data center, AI and high-density compute workloads

 

HOUSTON, TX — May 28, 2026 — Olenox Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: OLOX) (“Olenox” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated U.S. energy company, today announced the closing of its acquisition of 100% of the membership interests of CS Digital Ventures, LLC (“CS Digital”), an energy-intensive data center and digital infrastructure company co-founded by industry pioneer Bernardo Schucman. With the closing of the transaction, the combined company launches a differentiated, energy-led digital infrastructure platform purpose-built to convert low-cost natural gas into compute at the point of generation.

 

Transaction Overview

 

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of CS Digital for total upfront consideration of US$30 million, consisting of (i) US$14 million in newly issued Series D Preferred Stock of Olenox, with a par value of $1.00 per share and a stated value of $100.00 per share, and (ii) US$16 million in the form of an unsecured promissory note issued by Olenox to the equityholders of CS Digital (the “Seller Note”).

 

As additional consideration, the equityholders of CS Digital also received warrants to acquire an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of Olenox common stock, comprised of three equal tranches of 500,000 shares each with exercise prices of $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00 per share, respectively (collectively, the “Warrants”).

 

The equityholders of CS Digital are also entitled to receive up to an additional US$20 million in additional Series D Preferred Stock, upon the achievement of two pre-agreed milestones tied to cumulative revenue and cumulative Adjusted EBITDA of CS Digital following the closing.

 

In accordance with applicable Nasdaq listing requirements, the Series D Preferred Stock and the Warrants are not convertible or exercisable into Olenox common stock prior to receipt of stockholder approval, which the Company intends to seek following the closing.

 

The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and satisfied all customary closing conditions.

 

Strategic Rationale: Energy at the Point of Generation

 

The combined company is built around a single thesis: that the next phase of digital infrastructure will be won by operators that control low-cost, reliable, and rapidly deployable power at the point of generation. By pairing Olenox’s upstream natural gas position, midstream capabilities and proprietary processing technology with CS Digital’s operating depth in institutional-scale energy-intensive data centers, the combined platform intends to develop and operate off-grid, gas-powered data centers targeting all-in power costs of less than $0.02 per kWh — a level the parties believe represents a structural efficiency advantage in the current market.

 

 

 

 

CS Digital contributes to the combined platform approximately 35 MW of installed power capacity currently in operation, 2025 revenue of US$20.6 million and 2025 EBITDA of US$6.2 million. Management believes the resulting platform can scale across a broad set of energy-intensive data center and high-performance compute workloads, including emerging artificial intelligence (AI) applications, with the ability to provide infrastructure services to third-party hyperscale and enterprise customers.

 

Management Commentary

 

“Closing this combination is a strategic step in Olenox’s evolution into an energy-led digital infrastructure company,” said Mike McLaren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Olenox. “Our platform was built around proprietary processing technology and direct access to natural gas resources. Combining that foundation with CS Digital’s operating capability, its attractive financial profile, and Bernardo’s proven leadership in energy-intensive data center infrastructure positions us to compete in the next phase of digital infrastructure growth — one in which energy, not real estate, will be the binding constraint. We believe we are creating a platform with the technical and commercial depth to serve a broad range of energy-intensive compute customers, including AI customers, from the same energy base.”

 

Mr. McLaren brings more than three decades of operational experience across upstream oil and gas, energy services and energy technologies. He is the founder of Olenox Corp. and the inventor of the proprietary Olenox process technology, and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Olenox Industries Inc. Over the course of his career he has co-authored technical publications on selective oil agglomeration, coal water oil fuel and the preparation of clean coal energy, and has held chief executive roles across multiple energy and infrastructure platforms.

 

Bernardo Schucman, who will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of CS Digital and lead the data center vision of the combined platform, added:

 

“We believe we are entering what may prove to be the third era of large-scale, energy-intensive digital infrastructure. The first era began when I started this work in my garage in California, paying residential power rates. The second era emerged as pioneers like us moved into underutilized colocation space in third-party data centers, operating at approximately $0.07 to $0.09 per kWh, and ultimately built dedicated, purpose-built data centers operating at approximately $0.05 per kWh. We believe 2026 may mark the beginning of a new phase: the large-scale development of off-grid data centers built closer to the point of energy generation, where, under certain conditions, it may be possible to generate and utilize power at costs approaching $0.02 per kWh. Our combination with Olenox is designed to pursue precisely that opportunity, and to build what we believe can become a leading platform in scaling off-grid, gas-powered, energy-intensive data centers. Our ambition is significant, and so is the opportunity in front of us.”

 

About Bernardo Schucman

 

Bernardo Schucman is widely recognized as one of the early pioneers of institutional-scale, energy-intensive data center infrastructure. Over the course of his career, he has participated in the deployment of more than 20 energy-intensive data centers across Asia, Europe and the Americas. He is the co-founder of ATL Data Centers (which, in December 2020, completed a merger that became part of CleanSpark, Inc., subsequently one of the leading public high-density data center infrastructure companies in the world), and later served as Senior Vice President at CleanSpark, where he helped lead the transition and scale-up of the company’s data center operations. At CS Digital, Mr. Schucman is supported by a co-founding team that includes tech investor Shanti Cillo, Chief Technology Officer Roberto Santacroce, and Chief Financial Officer Federico Sader, who together have shaped the company’s strategy, technology foundation and financial discipline.

 

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A Platform Positioned for the Next Cycle

 

Management believes the combined platform is well positioned to capitalize on a changing infrastructure landscape in which access to low-cost, reliable and quickly deployable power is becoming the primary differentiator. With the ability to source energy at highly competitive costs and to deploy infrastructure rapidly, the combined company expects to pursue opportunities in:

 

Off-grid, energy-intensive data centers at the wellhead and at stranded-gas locations;

 

Monetization of flared, vented and otherwise stranded natural gas;

 

Gas-powered infrastructure for AI training and inference workloads; and

 

Behind-the-meter compute solutions for hyperscale and enterprise customers.

 

The closing of the transaction strengthens Olenox’s strategic positioning at the intersection of energy, digital infrastructure and next-generation compute, and creates a platform capable of scaling meaningfully across both energy-intensive data center and AI-related applications.

 

Additional details regarding transaction structure, leadership alignment, governance and pro forma ownership will be provided in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other public disclosures.

 

Advisor

 

With respect to the transaction, Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. acted as Investment Advisor. Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. was founded in 1988 as a registered broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), Securities Investor Protection Corp. (“SIPC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). BB&R is a full-service securities brokerage firm engaged in a variety of activities, including retail and institutional brokerage, wealth management, investment advisory services, private offerings and other investment banking activities. Scott Furman, Head of Investment Banking for BB&R, served as the advisor on Mergers and Acquisitions.

 

About Olenox Industries Inc.

 

Olenox Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: OLOX) is a vertically integrated U.S. energy company operating across multiple business lines, including oil and gas, energy services and energy technologies, including the proprietary Olenox process. The Company is focused on acquiring, optimizing and scaling energy-related infrastructure and operating assets across key U.S. markets, with a strategic focus on bringing low-cost natural gas to high-value end uses, including digital infrastructure and next-generation compute.

 

About CS Digital Ventures, LLC

 

CS Digital Ventures, LLC is a digital infrastructure company focused on the development and operation of energy-intensive data centers, including high-density and AI-oriented compute deployments. CS Digital was co-founded by Bernardo Schucman, tech investor Shanti Cillo, Chief Technology Officer Roberto Santacroce and Chief Financial Officer Federico Sader. The company is led by a team with extensive experience in high-density compute fleet operations, energy-intensive data center deployment, power sourcing and institutional-scale execution, with a strategic focus on off-grid infrastructure and low-cost energy solutions.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the expected benefits of the completed transaction between Olenox Industries Inc. and CS Digital Ventures, LLC; the issuance of Series D Preferred Stock, the Seller Note, the Warrants, and any additional Series D Preferred Stock issuable in connection with the achievement of post-closing milestones; the receipt of stockholder approval permitting conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants into common stock; the development and scaling of off-grid, gas-powered digital infrastructure; targeted power costs; expected addressable markets, including energy-intensive data center, AI and high-density compute workloads; and the future business, operations and financial performance of the combined company. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially. Such factors include, among others, the ability to integrate CS Digital’s operations; the ability to service the Seller Note; the ability to obtain the stockholder approval required to permit conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock and exercise of the Warrants into common stock under applicable Nasdaq listing rules; the ability to achieve the operational and financial milestones underlying the post-closing earnout consideration; volatility in commodity prices, including natural gas and electricity; variability in customer demand and pricing for compute services; the development of demand for AI and high-density compute infrastructure; regulatory developments; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Investor and Media Contacts

 

Olenox Industries Inc. | Investor Relations

 

investors@olenox.com

 

Source: Olenox Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: OLOX)

 

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FAQ

What acquisition did Olenox Industries (OLOX) complete with CS Digital Ventures?

Olenox Industries acquired 100% of the membership interests of CS Digital Ventures, LLC. The deal adds an energy-intensive data center and digital infrastructure platform focused on off-grid, gas-powered facilities, supporting Olenox’s strategy at the intersection of energy, data centers and next-generation compute workloads, including AI-related applications.

What was the purchase price and structure for Olenox’s CS Digital acquisition?

Olenox agreed to total upfront consideration of US$30 million for CS Digital. This includes US$14 million in newly issued Series D Preferred Stock, a US$16 million unsecured Seller Note, and Warrants to buy 1,500,000 common shares in three tranches at exercise prices of $5.00, $7.00 and $9.00 per share.

How do the earnout terms work in the Olenox (OLOX) CS Digital deal?

Sellers may receive up to an additional US$20 million in Series D Preferred Stock as earnout consideration. These Earnout Shares depend on CS Digital achieving two post-closing milestones tied to cumulative revenue and cumulative Adjusted EBITDA, directly linking extra equity compensation to future financial performance of the acquired business.

What are the key conditions on Olenox’s Series D Preferred Stock and Warrants?

The Series D Preferred Stock is generally non-voting and not redeemable, and both it and the Warrants cannot convert into common stock before stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635. A 19.9% beneficial ownership limitation also restricts conversions or exercises that would exceed that ownership or voting-power threshold.

What financial and operating profile does CS Digital contribute to Olenox Industries?

CS Digital adds approximately 35 megawatts of installed power capacity in operation, 2025 revenue of US$20.6 million and 2025 EBITDA of US$6.2 million. This positions the combined platform to serve energy-intensive data center and high-density compute workloads, including emerging AI use cases, using off-grid, gas-powered infrastructure.

What regulatory and stockholder steps are tied to the Olenox–CS Digital transaction?

Olenox must seek stockholder approval so the Series D Preferred Stock and Warrants can convert into common stock under Nasdaq rules. Within 60 days after receiving that approval, the company agreed to file a shelf registration statement with the SEC to cover resales of common shares issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock.

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