RIOT.NASDAQRiot Platforms, INC
DEF: Riot Platforms Invites Stockholders to 2025 Annual Meeting, Outlines 2024 Achievements and Future AI/HPC Exploration
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Proxy Statement
Riot Platforms reports strong 2024 financial performance, including revenue of $376.7 million and net income of $109.4 million, and invites stockholders to its virtual-only 2025 Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2025.
Better than expectedThe company generated revenue of $376.7 million and net income of $109.4 million, primarily from our Bitcoin mining facilities in Rockdale, Texas (the Rockdale Facility) which is believed to be one of the largest single Bitcoin mining facility in North America, as measured by developed capacity.
Summary
- Riot Platforms, Inc. invites stockholders to its 2025 Annual General Meeting to be held virtually on June 10, 2025.
- In 2024, Riot generated revenue of $376.7 million and net income of $109.4 million.
- The company completed Phase I of the Corsicana Facility, equipping it with up to 400 MW of capacity.
- Riot acquired Block Mining, Inc., adding two operational sites in Kentucky with a total of 60 MW of operational capacity and potential expansion to 155 MW.
- The company also acquired E4A Solutions, LLC to add engineering expertise to its vertically integrated strategy.
- As of December 31, 2024, Riot operated with a total hash rate capacity of 31.5 EH/s, mining 4,828 Bitcoin in 2024.
- Riot issued $594.4 million in convertible senior notes maturing in 2030 to fund Bitcoin purchases.
- In February 2025, Riot appointed three new independent directors with expertise in AI/HPC, data center operations, and real estate.
- The Board is supporting a stockholder proposal to declassify the Board.
- Stockholders are encouraged to vote on the proposals outlined in the proxy statement.
Sentiment
Score: 8
Explanation: The document presents a positive outlook for Riot Platforms, highlighting strong financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and diversification efforts. The company is also strengthening its corporate governance and exploring new opportunities in AI/HPC.
Positives
- Riot Platforms achieved significant financial results in 2024, with revenue of $376.7 million and net income of $109.4 million.
- The company is expanding its infrastructure through the completion of Phase I of the Corsicana Facility and acquisitions like Block Mining, Inc.
- Riot is diversifying its business by exploring AI/HPC applications for its power capacity.
- The company is strengthening its corporate governance with the appointment of new independent directors and support for a board declassification proposal.
Risks
- The company operates in the volatile cryptocurrency industry, which is subject to regulatory uncertainty.
- Riot is undertaking a business transition with respect to the migration of certain of its facilities from Bitcoin mining to data centers, which may present challenges.
- The company has historically financed its strategic growth through the issuance of equity, which can have a dilutive effect on stockholders.
Future Outlook
The company is exploring the feasibility of expanding into AI/HPC applications and is committed to maximizing its power infrastructure and expanding its capabilities in response to emerging market opportunities.
Management Comments
- The Board continued to focus on building on the Companys strengths with the goal to maximize the value of our assets, and effectively and efficiently allocating capital between opportunities presented to the Company that generate the highest return on investment.
- We believe our size and scale, and the strength of our balance sheet, continue to provide us with a competitive advantage in the Bitcoin mining space.
- We are pleased with the Companys trajectory and remain committed to maximizing efficient growth and maintaining a low cost to mine.
Industry Context
The announcement highlights Riot's efforts to diversify its business beyond Bitcoin mining by exploring AI/HPC applications, reflecting a broader trend in the industry to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The document mentions Riot's belief that its Rockdale Facility is one of the largest single Bitcoin mining facilities in North America, as measured by developed capacity.
- The document mentions Riot's goal to be an industry leader in the cost of mining Bitcoin.
- The document mentions Riot's performance of Bitcoin production, direct cost per Bitcoin and Adjusted EBITDA relative to other publicly traded Bitcoin mining peers.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Director | Hannah Cho | Jaime Leverton | 2025-02-12 | Retirement |
| Independent Director | Hubert Marleau | Douglas Mouton | 2025-02-12 | Retirement |
| Independent Director | NA | Michael Turner | 2025-02-12 | New Appointment |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Declassification | The Board is supporting a stockholder proposal to declassify the Board so that all directors are elected on an annual basis. | Potentially 2026 | If approved, the Board intends to engage with stockholders to discuss the appropriate timing and process for migrating to an annually elected board. |
Related Party Transactions
- Gregory Les, the brother of CEO Jason Les, is employed as Vice President, Corporate Development and received total cash compensation of approximately $352,088 in 2024.
- Soomin David Yi, the brother of Executive Chairman Benjamin Yi, is employed as Vice President, Corporate Development and received total cash compensation of $227,957 in 2024.
Stakeholder Impact
- The company's performance and strategic decisions impact shareholders, employees, and the broader Bitcoin mining industry.
- The exploration of AI/HPC applications could create new opportunities for the company and its stakeholders.
Next Steps
- Stockholders are encouraged to vote on the proposals outlined in the proxy statement.
- The Board intends to engage with stockholders following the Annual Meeting to discuss their views on the appropriate timing and process for migrating to a structure where all directors are elected annually.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Riot has been mining Bitcoin since 2017. |
| 2018-10 | Benjamin Yi joined the Board in October 2018. |
| 2019-10-23 | Stockholders approved the 2019 Equity Plan on October 23, 2019. |
| 2020-01-01 | Jeffrey McGonegal Member from 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31. |
| 2020-11 | Benjamin Yi became Chairman of the Board in November 2020. |
| 2021-02-08 | Jason Les became CEO on February 8, 2021. |
| 2021-05 | Benjamin Yi appointed as Executive Chairman in May 2021. |
| 2021-05 | Lance D'Ambrosio joined the Board in May 2021. |
| 2021-08 | The Compensation Committee and the Board adopted the now terminated performance plan under the 2019 Equity Plan (the 2021 Performance Plan) in August 2021. |
| 2022-05 | Lance D'Ambrosio served as a co-founder and Chairman at RackScale Data Centers, an AI/HPC infrastructure company, since May 2022. |
| 2022-06 | Douglas Mouton served as Senior Engineer Lead, Datacenter Design Engineering and Construction at Meta from June 2022 through June 2024. |
| 2022-09-27 | The Company converted all unvested shares of RSUs into an equal number of shares of RSAs on September 27, 2022. |
| 2023-03-29 | The Company adopted a written Related Party Transaction Policy on March 29, 2023. |
| 2023-07-13 | The Compensation Committee originally adopted the LTIP for all eligible employees of Riot and its subsidiaries under the 2019 Equity Plan on July 13, 2023. |
| 2023-10-02 | The Compensation Committee adopted the Riot Platforms, Inc. Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (the Clawback Policy) effective as of October 2, 2023. |
| 2024 | In 2024, the Board oversaw the implementation of the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy. |
| 2024 | In 2024, the Company engaged in a number of accretive acquisitions, namely the acquisition of Block Mining, Inc. |
| 2024 | In December of 2024, the Company acquired E4A Solutions, LLC. |
| 2024-01-01 | Jason Les Member from 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31. |
| 2024-01-03 | On January 3, 2024, the Compensation Committee approved a special, one-time amendment of the 2023 LTIP awards, granting PSAs or PSUs, which are eligible to vest, if at all, to all employees as of July 31, 2026. |
| 2024-07-01 | Effective July 1, 2024, the Compensation Committee approved salary increases to our NEOs to reflect the promotions of Mr. Yee and Mr. Chung to EVP. |
| 2024-08-13 | On August 13, 2024, the Compensation Committee determined that the originally awarded 2023 AIP was awarded based on then current accounting rules regarding the way changes in the value of Bitcoin were to be accounted for. |
| 2024-11-20 | Effective November 20, 2024, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Jackman, pursuant to which he agreed to serve as our EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, for a thirty-six month term, which renews for successive twelve-month terms after the expiration of the initial term. |
| 2024-12-31 | As of December 31, 2024, Riot operated with a total hash rate capacity of 31.5 EH/s. |
| 2025-02 | In February 2025, Riot appointed three new independent directors. |
| 2025-02-12 | Effective February 12, 2025, Mr. Marleau retired from the Company's Board. |
| 2025-02-12 | Effective February 12, 2025, Ms. Cho retired from the Company's Board. |
| 2025-02-13 | On February 13, 2025, the Company announced that it had significantly refreshed its Board. |
| 2025-04-14 | The Board of Directors has established the close of business on Monday, April 14, 2025, as the record date (the Record Date) for determining those of our stockholders entitled to attend, and vote their shares at, the Annual Meeting. |
| 2025-04-17 | This Proxy Statement, the accompanying proxy card and, though not part of this Proxy Statement, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (2024 Annual Report) are being mailed, commencing on or about April 17 , 2025, to the stockholders of record (as defined below) entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. |
| 2025-04-17 | Castle Rock, CO April 17 , 2025 |
| 2025-06-10 | The 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Companys stockholders (the Annual Meeting) to be held at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. |
| 2026-02-01 | Stockholder proposals intended to be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting outside of the SEC Rule 14a-8 process must be delivered to our Corporate Secretary at the above address no sooner than February 1, 2026, and no later than March 3, 2026, to be considered timely . |
| 2026-03-03 | Stockholder proposals intended to be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting outside of the SEC Rule 14a-8 process must be delivered to our Corporate Secretary at the above address no sooner than February 1, 2026, and no later than March 3, 2026, to be considered timely . |
| 2026-12-18 | Stockholder proposals intended to be presented at, and included in the definitive proxy statement for, the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (the 2026 Annual Meeting) must be delivered to our Corporate Secretary on or before the close of business on December 18, 2025 to be considered timely pursuant to SEC Rule 14a-8 and our Bylaws. |
Keywords
Riot Platforms, Bitcoin mining, Annual General Meeting, AI/HPC, Corsicana Facility, Block Mining, E4A Solutions, Hash rate, Convertible notes, Board declassification, Corporate governance
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