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Hut 8 Closes $4.25 Billion of Investment-Grade Senior Secured Notes for Beacon Point Data Center Project

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Hut 8’s second investment-grade data center construction bond — fully amortizing, non-recourse, and non-dilutive — rated Baa2 and priced 20 basis points inside the River Bend notes issuance spread

Substantially oversubscribed, broadening Hut 8’s institutional credit investor base and bringing cumulative project-level, investment-grade data center construction financing to $7.5 billion

MIAMI, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT) (TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive technologies, today announced the closing of a $4.25 billion offering (the “Offering”) of 6.129% senior secured notes due 2042 (the “Notes”) issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Beacon Point DC LLC (the “Issuer”). The Notes are rated Baa2 by Moody’s Ratings, one notch above the BBB− assigned by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings to Hut 8’s River Bend financing in April 2026.

The Issuer intends to use the proceeds from the Offering to (i) finance (1) the development and construction of a turnkey data center, comprising six data halls with a combined total of 352 megawatts of critical IT capacity, to be built on an approximately 521-acre property in Nueces County, Texas and (2) the construction of the substation located on the property, which data center facility will be leased to a tenant that is a high-investment-grade company (i.e., rated AA− or higher) as of the date hereof pursuant to the data center lease agreement, (ii) fund debt service reserves, and (iii) pay fees and expenses in connection with the Offering.

Offering Highlights

Demonstrates the repeatability of an investment-grade financing model that preserves balance-sheet strength: The Offering marks the second execution of a financing model that is non-recourse to Hut 8, fully funded at the project level, and non-dilutive to existing shareholders, with no expected equity issuance by Hut 8 to fund the project. The fully amortizing structure eliminates refinancing risk at the project level, while its non-recourse profile allows Hut 8 to maintain zero recourse debt at the parent level, leaving its balance sheet unconstrained.Reflects disciplined, first-principles execution marked by improved rating, pricing, and scale: The Offering improves upon the first execution of the model at River Bend across rating and spread. At T+165 basis points, the Notes priced 20 basis points inside the River Bend notes issuance spread. These terms establish the Offering as the largest, tightest-priced, and highest-rated investment-grade bond issued to date in a single-sponsor data center construction financing. Across successive executions, this progression supports Hut 8’s pursuit of a corporate investment-grade profile.Confirms broadening institutional endorsement of Hut 8’s development financing model: Investor demand validates Hut 8’s model of financing investment-grade, construction-stage development. The Offering was substantially oversubscribed and attracted both repeat investors and new investors who did not participate in the River Bend offering, broadening Hut 8’s institutional credit investor base. Together, River Bend and Beacon Point represent $7.5 billion of investment-grade capital raised for construction-stage data center development, a credit standard rarely achieved prior to commercial operations.

Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8, said: “The investment-grade market has historically not been available to finance project-level data center construction. Together with our River Bend offering, this Offering establishes the ability of our data center projects to access investment-grade financing markets and demonstrates a repeatable model for funding construction-stage development. We believe this structure, which eliminates refinancing risk and protects shareholder value, can support a durable competitive advantage as we continue to scale.”

Sean Glennan, CFO of Hut 8, said: “The hallmark of this financing model is repeatability. What enables us to deliver superior outcomes over time, however, is rigor of execution. Each term of the Offering was structured from first principles rather than inherited from the prior offering. Beacon Point improves on River Bend across key financing metrics, including rating and spread. We intend to bring that same discipline to future transactions.”

J.P. Morgan acted as lead bookrunner for the Offering. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as a bookrunner for the Offering.

About Hut 8

Hut 8 is an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to fuel next-generation, energy-intensive technologies such as AI, high-performance computing, and ASIC compute. The Company develops, commercializes, and operates industrial-scale energy and data center infrastructure through a power-first, innovation-driven approach. For more information, visit hut8.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, “forward-looking information”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events, or developments that Hut 8 expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements relating to the anticipated use of proceeds from the Offering, the development and construction of the Beacon Point project, the expected benefits and repeatability of the Company’s financing model, the Company’s pursuit of a corporate investment-grade profile, the Company’s development pipeline, and the Company’s future business strategy, competitive strengths, expansion, and growth of the business and operations more generally, and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “allow,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “predict,” “can, “might,” “potential,” “is designed to,” “likely,” or similar expressions.

Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates, and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, risks relating to the construction of new data centers, including cost overruns, delays, supply chain issues, permitting or regulatory hurdles, unexpected technical challenges, and dependency on contractors; risks relating to the financing of new data centers, including the potential dilutive impact of equity issuances (if any), access to capital markets, timing and cost of financing, and market conditions such as increases in interest rates, declining equity valuations, volatility in credit markets, or tightening lending standards; risks impacting our ability to expand the power capacity at the River Bend campus, such as limitations of transmission and/or generation resources; failure of critical systems; geopolitical, social, economic, and other events and circumstances; competition from current and future competitors; risks related to power requirements; cybersecurity threats and breaches; hazards and operational risks; changes in leasing arrangements; Internet-related disruptions; dependence on key personnel; having a limited operating history; attracting and retaining customers; entering into new offerings or lines of business; price fluctuations and rapidly changing technologies; predicting facility requirements; strategic alliances or joint ventures; operating and expanding internationally; hedging transactions; potential liquidity constraints; legal, regulatory, governmental, and technological uncertainties; physical risks related to climate change; involvement in legal proceedings; trading volatility; and other risks described from time to time in Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see the Company’s recent and upcoming annual and quarterly reports and other continuous disclosure documents, which are available under the Company’s EDGAR profile at sec.gov and SEDAR+ profile at sedarplus.ca. Information in this press release is as of the dates and time periods indicated herein, and neither the Company nor the Issuer undertake to update any of the information contained in these materials, except as required by law.

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MBC GROUP REVEALS MBC GAMES STUDIO WITH DEBUT TITLE UNVEILING AT GAMESCOM

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MBC GROUP, the leading media and entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”), today unveiled ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’, the debut title from MBC Game Studio (“MGS”), at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.

An Arabian fantasy action-adventure inspired by the rich storytelling traditions of One Thousand and One Nights, ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ introduces players to a handcrafted world combining exploration, large-scale combat and cooperative gameplay. Built for up to three players with drop-in, drop-out co-op, the game features both ground and aerial traversal, including a signature flying carpet system that allows players to explore its world and take on large-scale mystical creatures together.

MBC Game Studio brings together an international team with experience across acclaimed global game studios, combining expertise in gameplay, world-building and creative development with the strength of MBC GROUP’s entertainment capabilities, regional expertise and global reach. The studio is focused on developing high-production-value original games and intellectual property inspired by compelling stories and cultural narratives for audiences around the world.

MGS forms part of MBC GROUP’s broader expansion into gaming and its strategy to grow its international footprint and broaden its digital entertainment ecosystem.

Waleed Al-Ibrahim, Chairman, MBC GROUP said: “Gaming provides an opportunity to develop original IP, enter new markets, reach global audiences and create new avenues for long-term growth, demonstrating the strength and diversity of our business model.

He added: “By bringing together the talent, capabilities and partnerships needed to deliver world-class gaming experiences, we can bring compelling regional stories to life in new ways and further strengthen our position across the global entertainment industry.”

Mike Sneesby, Chief Executive Officer, MBC GROUP, commented: “This reveal marks an important milestone in the Group’s gaming journey and advances our ambition to build a global entertainment business rooted in the Middle East and celebrated worldwide.”

Daniel Engelhardt, Chief Executive Officer, MBC Game Studio, said: “We are incredibly proud to announce ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’, a true labour of love inspired by rich Arabic folklore from One Thousand and One Nights and beyond. With fast-paced traversal that combines grounded and aerial mastery with colossal combat against large-scale jinn creatures and immersive exploration, this game is designed to capture the beauty and spirit of these timeless stories in a heroic gameplay experience that can be shared with friends.”

Visitors to Gamescom will be able to experience ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ firsthand, with hands-on demos showcasing the game’s cooperative gameplay, flying carpet traversal and combat.

For more information and future updates on the game, please visit: 
www.1001threadsofmizan.com
Trailer: 1001 Threads of Mizan – Reveal Trailer
www.mbcgamestudio.com

MBC GROUP

Founded over 30 years ago, MBC GROUP is the leading media and entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East and North Africa region. The Group has firmly established itself as a household name, boasting an extensive presence that draws in 150 million viewers every week. With global accessibility spanning from Australia to the United States through platforms like MBC SHAHID, the leading Arabic streaming platform in MENA, MBC offers high-quality content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

In addition to MBC SHAHID, MBC broadcasts 15 free-to-air (FTA) TV channels and 3 radio channels. MBC also continues to grow its presence in the region across multiple entertainment verticals including gaming, events, and music. MBC’s platforms bring families across all generations together with its extensive and engaging content library catering to Arab audiences worldwide.

MBC GAME STUDIO 

MBC Game Studio is a global video game developer and publisher focused on creating high-quality, original games for players worldwide. Representing a global team with roots in Riyadh and London, the studio brings together international talent to craft distinctive games grounded in creativity, care and player-first design. Backed by MBC Group, the largest media company in the Middle East, MBC Game Studio is building a portfolio of original first- and third-party titles to bring distinctive ideas to life through fun gameplay and world building that can be shared with friends. The studio is currently developing its first title, 1001 Threads of Mizan, an action-adventure inspired by the folklore of One Thousand and One Nights. For more information, visit www.mbcgamestudio.com

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Nooks Acquires FullyRamped; Founder Aaron Marks Joins Nooks to Advance Revenue Agent Platform

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Acquisition adds proven agentic AI expertise and strengthens Nooks’ product leadership as the company expands its Revenue Agent Platform across the revenue lifecycle

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nooks, the Revenue Agent Platform built to power the next generation of revenue teams, today announced it has acquired FullyRamped, an AI-native sales coaching platform known for its realistic AI roleplay agents. Aaron Marks, founder and CEO of FullyRamped, joins Nooks’ Product team.

The acquisition comes as Nooks expands beyond its roots in outbound sales to build a broader platform for AI agents that work alongside sellers across the entire revenue lifecycle. Nooks is building the shared context, intelligence, and execution infrastructure that enables specialized agents to understand a company’s business, coordinate with humans and other agents, and take action across all revenue workflows.

FullyRamped, founded in 2024, was an early example of what’s now possible with AI agents. Its AI roleplay and coaching voice agents simulate hyper-realistic prospects, empowering sales and enablement leaders to scale coaching across large revenue teams.

That technical approach aligns closely with Nooks’ broader vision for Revenue Agents: AI that can understand context, make decisions, interact naturally with people, and execute work as opposed to simply telling humans what to do next.

“Aaron has been building toward that future from a different angle, with agents sophisticated enough to understand context, interact dynamically with humans, and operate inside real revenue workflows,” said Dan Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Nooks. “Bringing that expertise to Nooks strengthens the team building our Revenue Agent Platform and accelerates our ambition to put agents to work across the entire revenue lifecycle.”

Marks joins Nooks as the company continues to invest in the technical foundation and product leadership behind its Revenue Agent Platform. He will help shape the next generation of Nooks’ agent capabilities and the platform infrastructure that enables humans and AI agents to work together across revenue organizations.

“I’m extremely impressed by the founders of Nooks, along with their vision and the team they’ve built. AI agents are becoming so powerful across all modalities and I can’t wait to bring some incredible products to market together,” said Aaron Marks, Founder and CEO of FullyRamped.

About Nooks
Nooks is the Revenue Agent Platform built to power the next generation of revenue teams. Unlike point AI tools that automate individual tasks, Nooks gives humans and AI agents a shared platform to execute revenue work together — with the context, intelligence, and infrastructure to take action across the revenue lifecycle. More than 1,800 companies, including Deel, Intercom, HubSpot, Rippling, Miro, and Replit, use Nooks to put AI agents to work across their revenue organizations.

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Apaluma CEO Alicia J. Keyes joins ECOS panel on data-driven environmental outcomes

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Apaluma, which transforms fragmented regulatory records into a unified ecosystem, today announced that founder and CEO Alicia J. Keyes will participate Aug. 31 in a panel discussion at The Environmental Council of the States’ (ECOS) 2026 Fall Meeting in Jackson, Wyo.

“With Apaluma, a location’s full regulatory history lives in one connected system,” Apaluma founder and CEO Alicia J. Keyes said. “That’s what moves permitting faster, clears FOIA requests sooner, and gives agencies a record they can act on.”

This year’s ECOS fall meeting focuses on exploring novel approaches to emerging challenges like the rapid expansion of data centers, critical minerals mining, and growing concerns around PFAS and microplastics. Keyes’ panel, Data Insights for Improved Outcomes, will detail techniques for shrinking the oil and gas footprint, from strengthening methane detection and GHG reporting to leveraging open data to expand produced water reuse.

“The challenges on the ECOS agenda all come back to one question: Can regulators find and trust their own data?” Keyes said. “When the answer is yes, outcomes improve — and I look forward to explaining how on the panel.”

About Apaluma

Government agencies hold the data that shapes daily life: Permits, regulations, and environmental records are all public records. Most of it sits in PDFs, scanned ledgers, and incompatible databases. It exists, but no one can use it. Apaluma transforms these fragmented regulatory records into one connected ecosystem. The records become searchable, secure, mapped to real-world locations, and governed by each agency’s own rules. The platform is purpose-built for the full regulatory life cycle and serves analysts, scientists, and regulators who need answers in hours, not weeks.

For more information, visit www.apaluma.com.

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Where can I hear from Apaluma at the 2026 ECOS Fall Meeting?

Apaluma founder and CEO Alicia J. Keyes will speak on the Data Insights for Improved Outcomes panel Aug. 31 at the 2026 ECOS Fall Meeting, New Vistas in Environmental Protection, held Aug. 30–Sept. 2 at Trailborn Jackson Hole, 400 E. Snow King Ave., Jackson, Wyo.

What environmental data does Apaluma work with?

Government agencies hold the world’s most critical data sets around air, water, energy, and waste — data that shapes daily life via permits, regulations, environmental records, and public filings.

How does Apaluma unify government environmental data?

Apaluma links every facility, permit, violation, and record by meaning through data ontology, not just by keyword, so queries surface the full regulatory picture of a location.

How does Apaluma handle environmental data digitization?

Apaluma ingests decades of scanned PDFs, classifying and normalizing records into structured intelligence. The platform also connects legacy systems without rip-and-replace, so agency data stays where it lives.

Can Apaluma support a public environmental data project?

In New Mexico, the Apaluma platform ingested every public document the New Mexico Environment Department has ever filed, normalized it, and made the entire archive searchable from a single interface, with cited sources on every answer.

Does Apaluma work with air pollution data, pollution data, and air quality data for government agencies?

The platform connects monitoring feeds and sensor data to decades of permitting context on a single dashboard, unifying siloed state, federal, city, and county records into maps, charts, and dashboards in one place.

Does Apaluma offer water-quality data solutions?

Apaluma is used daily by permit reviewers, compliance officers, and water-quality analysts — all without hallucinated facts or untraceable claims.

For more information:
matthewmurray@cozen.com

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