Core Scientific, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining sector, has declined a substantial acquisition offer from cloud computing company CoreWeave. Announced in a recent press release, CoreWeave proposed a buyout at $5.75 per share, valuing the miner at over $1 billion. However, Core Scientific’s board has determined that this offer substantially undervalues their operations.
Core Scientific holds a firm belief that the proposed price per share does not reflect the company’s true market value. This decision comes concurrently with a new partnership between the two firms.
The two companies signed a series of 12-year contracts, where Core Scientific would provide 200 megawatts of infrastructure to power CoreWeave’s high-performance computing (HPC) services for artificial intelligence (AI). involving a 200-megawatt deal to host CoreWeave’s high-performance computing services.
Market Reaction and Future Prospects
Following the announcement of the deal and the rejected offer, shares of Core Scientific surged nearly 40% but have since stabilized. As of the latest trading session in pre-market hours, shares were observed trading flat at $7.65.
The company’s future actions may have an impact on the market since it is still focused on finding ways to enhance shareholder value.
The rejection of the buyout proposal by Core Scientific Inc. may be attributed to the confidence it has in the growth prospects and valuation expectations while it seeks to further strengthen its technological abilities and its market standing.
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