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MARA signs agreement to acquire 64% of Exaion from EDF for ~$168M, option to increase to 75%
MARA Holdings, Inc.
- MARA to acquire 64% stake in Exaion (EDF subsidiary) for ~$168M upfront; option to increase to 75% by 2027 for additional ~$127M.
- Exaion operates HPC/AI data centers; partners include NVIDIA, Deloitte; MARA expects to expand AI/HPC infrastructure capabilities.
- Transaction expected to close Q4 2025; subject to French/Canadian regulatory approvals; no financing condition.
- EDF will remain a client and retain minority interest; MARA will become strategic shareholder.
- Investment via Mara France SAS; includes primary share subscription and secondary purchase from EDF Pulse Holding and minority holders.
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