Hut 8 Unveils $250M Stock Buyback And Share Sale To Boost Bitcoin Reserves

North American Bitcoin mining giant Hut 8 has announced a $250 million stock repurchase program alongside a share sale initiative. The proceeds from these programs are expected to fund various initiatives, including acquiring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve.

As part of its at-the-market (ATM) offering program, Hut 8 plans to sell up to $500 million in common stock, the firm said in a 4 December 2024 press release.

The funds will be allocated toward expanding power and digital infrastructure, acquiring Bitcoin, managing corporate expenses, and addressing capital expenditures and debt repayment.

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Hut 8 to Buy Back 5% Of Its Outstanding Stock

The stock repurchase program will allow the company to buy back up to 4.68 million shares, equivalent to 5% of its total outstanding stock, over the next 12 months. This move is part of the firm’s broader capital management strategy.

“The launch of the ATM Program and Stock Repurchase Program has equipped the business with two powerful tools that we believe bolster our ability to navigate the volatile markets in which we operate,” said Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot.

“These tools support a robust, integrated capital strategy, reinforcing our proactive approach to treasury management,” Genoot added.

Hut 8 today announced a $500 million ATM program and a $250 million stock repurchase program.

Read the full release here: https://t.co/AbpSre2Hql

— Hut 8 (@Hut8Corp) December 4, 2024

Hut 8’s stock, which hit a low of $6.33 in January following a short-seller report, has since surged by 326%, closing at $27.03 on Dec. 4, according to Google Finance.

In a separate development, Hut 8 filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit tied to allegations stemming from the earlier short-seller report, labeling it as a “short and distort” tactic.

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Corporate Interest In Bitcoin Increases

Hut 8 joins a growing list of companies investing in Bitcoin reserves, including Genius Group, Hoth Therapeutics, and Jiva Technologies, signaling a broader trend of corporate interest in digital assets.

Other companies are also turning to Bitcoin to diversify their treasuries. Video platform Rumble announced plans to invest in Bitcoin on November 25, while Genius Group recently acquired 110 BTC for $10 million, aiming to hold up to 90% of its reserves in Bitcoin.

Furthermore, healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio. It purchased an additional 47 BTC for $3 million. The acquisition brings the company’s total holdings to 1,058 BTC as part of its ongoing strategy to accumulate Bitcoin.

The company has positioned Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset. It purchased 141 BTC for $8.4 million in the third quarter alone. Semler’s strategy mirrors that of MicroStrategy, which holds 252,220 BTC, making it the largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin.

Last week, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet also announced that it is looking to bolster its Bitcoin reserves by raising over $62 million (9.5 billion Japanese yen) through a stock acquisition initiative.

The firm’s current Bitcoin treasury stands at 1,142 BTC, valued at more than $109 million.

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