MARA Raises $850M in Convertible Notes to Buy More Bitcoin

The offering will close on December 4, 2024, subject to standard conditions.

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Dishita Malvania

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Gopal Solanky

Mara Raises $850M In Convertible Notes To Buy More Bitcoin

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a global leader in digital asset computing and energy transformation, has successfully priced an upsized and oversubscribed offering of $850 million in zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031. 

The offering includes an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $150 million in notes, potentially raising the total proceeds to $1 billion.

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The offering will close on December 4, 2024, subject to standard conditions. The unsecured notes will not bear regular interest, with a unique structure allowing for special interest payments only under specific conditions.

Maturing on June 1, 2031, the notes will also allow holders to convert into cash, MARA common stock, or a combination thereof, based on MARA’s discretion.

The initial conversion rate is set at 28.9159 shares per $1,000 of principal, translating to an approximate conversion price of $34.58 per share—a 40% premium over MARA’s stock price of $24.70 as of December 2, 2024. 

Redemption and repurchase options offer added flexibility, enabling MARA to redeem the notes starting June 2029 or for holders to request repurchase in 2027 and 2029.

MARA plans to use $48 million of the proceeds to repurchase $51 million of its existing 2026 convertible notes, with the remainder allocated for acquiring bitcoin, strategic investments, and corporate growth initiatives.

This private offering, available only to qualified institutional buyers, reflects MARA’s confidence in driving long-term innovation and shareholder value.

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Dishita Malvania is a Crypto Journalist with 3 years of experience covering the evolving landscape of blockchain, Web3, AI, finance, and B2B tech. With a background in Computer Science and Digital Media, she blends technical knowledge with sharp editorial insight. Dishita reports on key developments in the crypto world—including Litecoin, WazirX, Solana, Cardano, and broader blockchain trends—alongside interviews with notable figures in the space. Her work has been referenced by top digital media outlets like Entrepreneur.com, The Independent, The Verge, and Metro.co, especially on trending topics like Elon Musk, memecoins, Trump, and notable rug pulls.
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Gopal Solanky is a Research Analyst and Reporter with over 5 years of experience in DeFi, blockchain, crypto, IT, and financial markets. With a Bachelor's in Computer Applications, he brings a strong technical foundation to his analysis and reporting. Gopal focuses on breaking down complex topics for both seasoned investors and curious readers. His work has been referenced by publications like Business Insider and Vulture.com, highlighting his contributions to industry stories around topics like Huwak Tuah Memecoin and the FTX collapse.