Hut 8 Corp. announced a $3.25 billion private offering of 6.192 % senior secured notes due 2042 through its wholly‑owned subsidiary, Hut 8 DC LLC. The notes are fully amortizing, with semi‑annual interest payments beginning November 15 2026 and principal amortization starting May 15 2028. The offering is non‑recourse to Hut 8, meaning the debt is secured only by the assets of the issuer and the equity interests held by Hut 8 DC Member LLC.
The proceeds will finance the development and construction of a 245 MW turnkey data center at Hut 8’s River Bend campus, reimburse the company for a portion of prior equity contributions to the subsidiary, build debt‑service reserves, and cover fees and expenses related to the offering. The project is underpinned by a 15‑year lease with Fluidstack, with Google providing a financial backstop for the lease obligations, ensuring a stable revenue stream for the data center.
This financing marks a decisive step in Hut 8’s transition from a Bitcoin‑mining operation to a power‑first infrastructure platform focused on AI computing. By securing long‑term, investment‑grade debt to fund a large AI data‑center project, the company is positioning itself to capture a share of the projected $3 trillion AI market while protecting its core balance sheet through the non‑recourse structure. The $3.25 billion note issuance is the largest single financing event announced by Hut 8 in 2026 to date.
CEO Asher Genoot emphasized that 2026 is about execution and delivery, stating, “Converting the pipeline to additional contracted revenue, advancing power origination, delivering River Bend on time and on budget, maintaining capital discipline, no trend chasing. The foundation is built. Now we execute and we scale.” CFO Shaun Glennan described the company’s modular infrastructure as a “Lego set,” highlighting the flexibility to shift computing power between AI tasks and Bitcoin mining as market conditions evolve.
Investors responded positively to the announcement, with analysts noting the strategic partnership and the scale of the financing. While some concerns about valuation remain, the market’s reaction reflects confidence in Hut 8’s pivot to AI infrastructure and its ability to secure substantial, non‑recourse debt to support that transition.
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