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Riot Platforms, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Riot Platforms, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Seventh Amendment to the 2019 Equity Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Reserved for Issuance thereunder by 15,000,000 Shares at the 2026-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4: Approval of the Seventh Amendment to the 2019 Equity Plan to Increase the Number of Shares Reserved for Issuance thereunder by 15,000,000 Shares For ​ ​ ​ Against ​ ​ ​ Abstaining ​ ​ ​ Broker Non-Votes ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 210,658,327 ​ 4,308,923 ​ 871,839 ​ 55,950,688”
Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers at the 2026-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3: ​ ​ Approval, on an Advisory Basis, of the Compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers For ​ ​ ​ Against ​ ​ ​ Abstaining ​ ​ ​ Broker Non-Votes ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 210,538,101 ​ 4,343,765 ​ 957,223 ​ 55,950,688”
Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification, in a Non-binding Advisory Basis, of Auditor Appointment at the 2026-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2: ​ ​ Ratification, in a Non-binding Advisory Basis, of Auditor Appointment For ​ ​ ​ Against ​ ​ ​ Abstaining ​ ​ ​ Broker Non-Votes ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 270,339,887 ​ 810,653 ​ 639,237 ​ 0”
Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1: ​ ​ Election of Directors Director Nominee ​ ​ ​ Director Class ​ ​ ​ Expiration of Term ​ ​ ​ For ​ ​ ​ Withheld ​ ​ ​ Broker Non-Votes Lance D’Ambrosio ​ Class II ​ 2029 Annual Meeting ​ 193,555,099 ​ 22,283,990 ​ 55,950,688 ​ Michael Turner ​ Class II ​ 2029 Annual Meeting ​ 203,597,300 ​ 12,241,789 ​ 55,950,688”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $167.2 million.

“specific reference in such a filing. ​ --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Riot Platforms Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Strategic Highlights ● Quarterly revenue of $167.2 million, including $33.2 million in Data Center revenue ● Announces AMD exercise of option for an additional 25 MW, bringing total contracted capacity to 50 MW of critical IT capacity”
Debt Financings

Riot Platforms, Inc. amended credit facility of up to $200 million with Coinbase Credit, Inc. at a fixed rate maturing 364 days after the Original Maturity Date.

“The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement continues the Company’s multiple draw down secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $200 million”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Coinbase Credit, Inc. valued at $200 million (effective 2026-04-21).

“On April 21, 2026, Riot Platforms, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement (the “ Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ”) by and between the Company, as the borrower, and Coinbase Credit, Inc., as lender, collateral agent, and administrative agent (the “ Lender ” and together with the Company, the “ Parties ”).”
Governance Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc.: Amended and Restated Bylaws to declassify the board of directors, with phased transition to annual election of all directors beginning at the 2029 annual meeting (effective 2026-03-26).

“approved and adopted the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. terminated 2024 Sales Agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., as successor in interest to Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., and ATB Capital Markets USA Inc. valued at terminated effective December 30, 2025 (effective 2025-12-30).

“Effective as of December 30, 2025, the Company terminated the prior sales agreement, dated as of August 9, 2024 (the “ 2024 Sales Agreement ”), with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., as successor in interest to Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc., Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., and ATB Capital Markets USA Inc., a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 9, 2024.”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into 2025 Sales Agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Needham & Company, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., and Roth Capital Partners, LLC valued at up to $500,000,000 (effective 2025-12-30).

“On December 30, 2025, Riot Platforms, Inc. (“ Riot ”, the “ Company ”, “ we ”, “ us ”, “ our ”, etc.) entered into a sales agreement, dated as of December 30, 2025 (the “ 2025 Sales Agreement ”), with the sales agents identified therein: B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Needham & Company, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., and Roth Capital Partners, LLC (collectively, the “ Sales Agents ”). Pursuant to the 2025 Sales Agreement, we may offer and sell, to or through the Sales Agents, an indeterminate number of shares of Riot’s common stock, no par value per share (“ Common Stock ”), having an aggregate initial offering price of up to $500,000,000 (the “ Placement Shares ”) at prevailing market prices from time to time, in an “at-the-market offering” within the meaning of Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), including sales made to the”
Debt Financings

Riot Platforms, Inc. incurred term loan of up to One Hundred Million Dollars (U.S. $100,000,000) with Coinbase Credit, Inc. at the greater of (i) the federal funds rate, upper limit on the date of the applic maturing 364 days from the date of the Credit Agreement.

“On April 22, 2025, Riot Platforms, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a credit agreement (the “ Credit Agreement ”) between the Company, as the borrower, and Coinbase Credit, Inc. (the “ Lender ” and, together with the Company, the “ Parties ”), as lender, collateral agent, and administrative agent. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Lender shall provide the Company with a multiple drawdown secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to One Hundred Million Dollars (U.S. $100,000,000) (the “ Loan ”).”

Hubert Marleau retired as Director at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Hannah Cho and Hubert Marleau each announced that they will retire from their positions as members of the Board and from all committees, effective immediately.”

Hannah Cho retired as Director at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Hannah Cho and Hubert Marleau each announced that they will retire from their positions as members of the Board and from all committees, effective immediately.”

Stephen Howell was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Effective as of June 1, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc. (“Riot” or the “Company”) appointed Mr. Stephen Howell, 48, to Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company.”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported financial results for three months ended March 31, 2024.

“and an update on Riot’s business and quarterly financial results and results of operation for the three months ended March 31, 2024”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Purchase Order with MicroBT valued at $96,673,500 (effective 2024-02-24).

“On February 24, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “ Riot ”) entered into a purchase order, dated effective as of February 23, 2024, (the “ Purchase Order ”) to purchase 31,500 Bitcoin mining servers (“ Miners ”) from MicroBT (through its manufacturing subsidiary), a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin miners, (“ MicroBT ”).”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported the full year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $280.7 million, net income net loss of $49.5 million.

“Riot Reports Record Results, with $280.7 Million in Total Revenue, 6,626 Bitcoin Produced, and Record Hash Rate Capacity of 12.4 EH/s”
Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved To approve the Fifth Amendment to the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance thereunder by 13,000,000 shares. at the 2023-12-14 meeting.

“the sole matter presented to the Company’s stockholders for their consideration was Proposal No. 1, to approve the Fifth Amendment to the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance thereunder by 13,000,000 shares”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Amendment to Master Purchase and Sale Agreement - Extended Annual Purchase Options with MicroBT valued at options to purchase up to 66,560 Miners per year through December 31, 2027 (effective 2023-12-01).

“In connection with P.O. 02, MicroBT extended additional annual Miner purchase options to Riot, providing Riot with the option to purchase up to 66,560 Miners per year from MicroBT, for a total of 265,000 additional Miners, under the Master Agreement, on terms at least on par with P.O. 02.”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Purchase Order 02 under the Master Purchase and Sale Agreement with MicroBT valued at $290.5 million (effective 2023-12-01).

“On December 4, 2023, Riot Platforms, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “ Riot ”) exercised its option under the master purchase and sale agreement, dated effective as of June 23, 2023, (the “ Master Agreement ”) with MicroBT (through its manufacturing subsidiary), a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin miners, (“ MicroBT ”) to purchase 66,560 Bitcoin mining servers (“ Miners ”) on terms at least on par with the terms of the original purchase order executed under the Master Agreement, as of June 23, 2023, covering Riot’s acquisition of 33,280 Miners from MicroBT (“ P.O. 01 ”). Accordingly, Riot and MicroBT entered into a second purchase order, dated effective as of December 1, 2023, under the Master Agreement (“ P.O. 02 ” and, together with P.O. 01, the “ Purchase Orders ”) covering Riot’s acquisition of the 66,560 Miners subject to Riot’s option.”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported the three-month period ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $51.9 million.

“Total revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023 was $51.9 million”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $76.7 million.

“as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. ​ --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- RIOT Platforms REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS, CURRENT OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ​ Riot Reports $76.7 Million in Total Revenue, New All-Time Record Hash Rate Capacity of 10.7 EH/s, and Expanded Execution of Power Strategy ​ CASTLE ROCK, Colo., August 9, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riot”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Controlled Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., Moelis & Company LLC, and Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. valued at up to $750,000,000 in common stock (effective 2023-08-09).

“Riot Platforms, Inc. (“ Riot ”, the “ Company ”, “ we ”, “ us ”, “ our ”, etc.) entered into a Controlled Equity Offering SM Sales Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2023 (the “ Sales Agreement ”), with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., B. Riley Securities, Inc., BTIG, LLC, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Northland Securities, Inc., Moelis & Company LLC, and Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.”
Governance Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws effective June 27, 2023, clarifying virtual meeting authority, permitting stockholder written consent, updating stockholder proposal timing and director eligibility requirements, and adding Nevada exclusive forum provision (effective 2023-06-27).

“Effective June 27, 2023, the Board approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws for the Company”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Master Purchase and Sale Agreement with MicroBT valued at Initial purchase order of 33,280 Miners (including 8,320 model M56S+ Miners and 24,960 model M56S++ (effective 2023-06-23).

“On June 26, 2023, Riot Platforms, Inc. (“ Riot ,” “ us ,” “ we ,” “ our ” or the “ Company ”) entered into a master purchase and sale agreement, dated effective as of June 23, 2023 (the “ Effective Date ”), with a leading manufacturer of Bitcoin mining servers (“ Miners ”), MicroBT (through its manufacturing subsidiary, collectively, “ MicroBT ”), regarding the long-term supply of Miners manufactured by MicroBT in the United States for Riot’s operations (the “ Master Agreement ”).”
Auditor Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc. engaged Deloitte & Touche as its auditor.

“Effective May 18, 2023, Riot engaged Deloitte & Touche (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, commencing with the review of the financials for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, as recommended, authorized and approved by the Audit Committee.”
Auditor Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc. dismissed Marcum LLP as its auditor.

“Effective May 18, 2023, Riot Platforms, Inc. (“Riot” or the “Company”) dismissed Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, not as a result of any disagreement on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or audit scope or procedure.”
Earnings Releases

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported three-month period ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $73.2 million.

“Total revenue of $73.2 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $79.8 million for the same three-month period in 2022.”
Auditor Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc. reported that prior financial statements should not be relied upon.

“On February 27, 2023 the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Riot Platforms, Inc. (the “Company”), after consulting with management and the Company’s independent registered accounting firm, Marcum LLP (the “Auditors”), concluded that the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2021 and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, as amended, included in its 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2021 Annual Report”) as well as the Company’s previously issued condensed interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the interim periods in 2022 and 2021 as filed in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, June 30, 2022 and 2021, and September 30, 2022 and 2021 (together with the financial statements contained in the 2021 Annual Report, the “Impacted Financials”) should no longer be relied upon.”

Chad Everett Harris departed as Chief Commercial Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Effective as of February 1, 2023, Mr. Chad Everett Harris is no longer employed by Riot Platforms, Inc. (“Riot” or the “Company”).”
Governance Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc.: Amended Article I of the articles of incorporation to change the company's name to Riot Platforms, Inc (effective 2022-12-30).

“Effective December 30, 2022, we filed articles of merger (the “Articles of Merger”) with the Secretary of the state of Nevada to effect the Merger. The Articles of Merger provided that Article I of our articles of incorporation was amended to change our name to Riot Platforms, Inc.”
Material Agreements

Riot Platforms, Inc. entered into Plan of Merger with Riot Platforms, Inc. (Merger Sub) (effective 2022-12-30).

“On December 30, 2022, Riot Blockchain, Inc. (the “Parent”) entered into a plan of merger, (the “Plan of Merger”), with its recently formed wholly owned subsidiary, Riot Platforms, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (the “Merger Sub”), pursuant to which it was agreed that the Merger Sub would merge with and into the Parent, (the “Merger”).”
Governance Changes

Riot Platforms, Inc.: Increased authorized shares of common stock from 170 million to 340 million shares (effective 2022-11-21).

“On November 21, 2022, Riot Blockchain, Inc. (“Riot” or, the “Company”) filed a copy of the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Riot Blockchain, Inc. (the “Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada to increase the number of authorized shares of Riot’s common stock, no par value per share, (the “Common Stock”) from 170 million shares to 340 million shares, as approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting of Riot’s stockholders held on November 17, 2022 (the “Special Meeting”).”
Shareholder Votes

Riot Platforms, Inc. shareholders approved Approval to Amend the Articles of Incorporation of Riot Blockchain, Inc. to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance. at the 2022-11-17 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1: Approval to Amend the Articles of Incorporation of Riot Blockchain, Inc. to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance. According to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Nevada law, the approval of at least a majority of the voting power of the Company eligible to vote at the Special Meeting ( i.e. , a majority of the shares outstanding as of the Record Date for the Special Meeting) was needed to obtain stockholder approval of the Amendment. We obtained the required majority vote, and the final voting results on the proposal at the Special Meeting is set forth below: For Against Abstaining 89,125,302 13,461,835 1,072,401”

Ryan D. Werner was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Mr. Ryan D. Werner, age 43, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) (“CAO”), effective as of September 26, 2022”

Colin M. Yee was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Mr. Colin M. Yee, age 46, was appointed as the Company’s CFO (principal financial officer), effective as of September 26, 2022”

Jeffrey G. McGonegal changed role as Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Mr. Jeffrey G. McGonegal stepped down from his long-time position as the Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) (“CFO”) of Riot Blockchain, Inc. (“Riot” or the “Company”), as part of his planned retirement”

Colin Yee was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“Upon Mr. McGonegal’s retirement, Colin Yee, will succeed Mr. McGonegal as CFO.”

Jeffrey G. McGonegal departed as Chief Financial Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“On June 1, 2022, Jeffrey G. McGonegal, age 71, the Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”) of Riot Blockchain, Inc. (“Riot,” “us,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) notified the Company of his intent to retire from his position as the Company’s long-standing CFO, to take effect as of August 15, 2022”

Megan M. Brooks-Anderson departed as Chief Operating Officer at Riot Platforms, Inc..

“entered into a Separation and Release Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with our Chief Operating Officer, Megan M. Brooks-Anderson, regarding her separation from us, effective as of April 7, 2022”

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