Mining
Canadian Tribunal Halts Bitfarm's Poison Pill Strategy in Takeover Battle
Thursday. July 25 at 12:00 PM
1 min. readA Canadian tribunal has intervened in Bitfarm's attempt to block a takeover by rival mining firm Riot Platforms. The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal issued a cease trade order on Bitfarms' poison pill plan, effectively ending the strategy. Bitfarms had been resisting Riot's $950 million buyout offer, claiming it undervalued the company. The poison pill strategy, known as the 'rights plan,' aimed to prevent the takeover by diluting the value of shares for the acquirer. Riot CEO Jason Les welcomed the tribunal's ruling, calling it a victory for Bitfarms shareholders. The battle for control continues, with Riot pushing for its director nominees to be elected to Bitfarm's board. Bitfarms, operating Bitcoin mining facilities in multiple countries, faces leadership changes following the departure of its former CEO. The clash highlights the challenges of corporate governance in the crypto mining sector.