850 Million Dollar Borrowing from MARA Holdings
Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings has completed an $850 million debt offering through a private issuance of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031.
The company announced on Dec. 4 that it had net income of approximately $835.1 million after deducting discounts and commissions to initial buyers. This bond issuance provided an additional $150 million option, providing a larger overall financing volume.
The bonds do not involve regular interest payments or increases in principal and can be converted into cash, MARA shares, or a combination of the two, at the company’s option.
The initial conversion rate for the notes was set at 28.9159 shares per $1,000 principal. This rate is equivalent to a conversion price of $34.58 per share, representing a 40 percent premium over last trading prices.
The bonds issued include optional redemption rights starting June 5, 2029. Additionally, bondholders will be able to benefit from repurchase options in 2027 and 2029, subject to certain conditions.
MARA plans to use $48 million of the proceeds from this financing to repurchase $51 million of its 2026 convertible bonds. The remaining funds will be allocated for Bitcoin purchases and general corporate operations.
According to a filing dated December 2, the company currently owns a total of 34,959 BTC, and these assets are worth $3.59 billion at current market prices.
MARA Holdings, formerly known as Marathon Digital, is the largest publicly traded crypto mining company in terms of market capitalization. It also stands out as the second largest institutional owner of Bitcoin, behind MicroStrategy.
Following the completion of this borrowing process, the company’s shares increased by 3.3 percent, closing the day at $25.96, reaching its highest level in five months.
On December 3, the company announced that it was in talks to purchase a wind farm located in Hansford County, Texas. It was stated that this facility has a connection capacity of 240 megawatts and an operational wind energy production capacity of 114 megawatts.
With this initiative, MARA aims to establish a sustainable Bitcoin mining data center and realize a vertically integrated operation with zero marginal energy cost.
MARA also advocated for the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the US, calling on regulators to take proactive steps to maintain US leadership in the global financial system.
The company highlighted the importance of innovative policies to ensure that the United States remains competitive in this field. In this context, he argued that Bitcoin reserves should be considered a national strategic asset.
MARA Holdings’ financial moves and sustainable energy projects reinforce the company’s leadership in the crypto mining industry and ensure that it remains an important player in the global Bitcoin market.