Keel Upsizes Convertible Notes to $400M for AI Data Center Expansion, Mitigates Dilution with Capped Calls

June 6, 2026
Keel Upsizes Convertible Notes to $400M for AI Data Center Expansion, Mitigates Dilution with Capped Calls
  • Risks include a limited cash runway and ongoing losses, with debt potentially restricting flexibility if project timelines slip and future equity issuances could dilute existing shareholders.

  • Keel will enter privately negotiated capped call transactions to reduce dilution and offset conversion payments, with a cap aimed at a 100% premium to the last sale price on Nasdaq on the pricing date.

  • Going forward, investors should watch for conversion into leases, government contracts and tenant agreements, site utilization, and any additional debt or equity financings that could affect the balance sheet.

  • Keel became the ultimate parent of Bitfarms Ltd. on April 1, 2026, through a statutory plan of arrangement, with Bitfarms shares exchanged for Keel stock.

  • Proceeds from the offering will fund capped call transactions to reduce dilution and support general corporate needs, including long-lead equipment deposits and potential letters of credit for data center expansion.

  • Keel is offering convertible senior notes with an initial conversion rate and terms determined at pricing, and the notes can be converted into Keel common stock, cash, or a mix.

  • The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Keel and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by its subsidiary Bitfarms Ltd.

  • Forward-looking statements accompany the deal and are subject to risks from market conditions, regulatory changes, capital needs, crypto market volatility, and operational risks; investors are urged to review SEC filings for details.

  • Keel Infrastructure upsized its convertible notes offering to US$400 million to finance capped call arrangements and scale AI and high-performance computing data center projects.

  • The notes carry a 1.250% fixed coupon, mature in 2032, and include a 25% conversion premium at US$7.41 per share, with capped calls designed to offset dilution.

  • The notes and any common stock issued upon conversion will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act; the offering targets qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and exemptions in Canada, with approvals needed from TSX and Nasdaq.

  • Hedging by capped call counterparties could influence Keel’s stock price and convertible note valuations through market operations and adjustments.

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