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materiality 0.55
Riot and Bitfarms settle; director appointed, special meeting set for Nov 2024
Riot Platforms, Inc.
- Andrés Finkielsztain resigns from Bitfarms board; Amy Freedman appointed, effective Sept 23, 2024.
- Riot withdraws its special meeting requisition; Bitfarms will hold shareholder meeting by Nov 20, 2024 to expand board to six and elect new independent director.
- Riot granted right to replace Freedman if she leaves before Term ends, and purchase rights if its stake >=15%.
- Standstill restricts Riot from acquiring >20% of Bitfarms shares until earlier of June 1, 2026 or 2026 annual meeting, with termination triggers.
- Agreement requires Riot to beneficially own at least 7.5% of outstanding shares to remain enforceable.