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H.C. Wainwright analysts believe Bitfarms’ stock is set for growth following a settlement with Riot Platforms that ends a six-month-long hostile takeover attempt.
Earlier on Sept. 23, Bitfarms and Riot Platforms <a href="https://crypto.news/bitfarms-and-riot-reach-settlement-reveal-board-changes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">reached an agreement</a> to end Riot’s bid to <a href="https://crypto.news/bitfarms-adopts-poison-pill-amid-riot-platforms-takeover-attempt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">take over</a> the Canadian Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>) mining firm.&nbsp;
According to H.C. Wainwright analysts, Bitfarms’ stock should hit $4 per share. The analysts maintained their “Buy” rating on Bitfarms, viewing the company’s shares as undervalued, according to a note shared with crypto.news.
At the time of writing, Bitfarms’ stock (NASDAQ: BITF) is trading at $2.06 per share. Based on 2024 revenue estimates, Bitfarms’ shares trade at roughly a 40% discount compared to other Bitcoin mining firms, the analysts noted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="details-of-the-bitfarms-deal">Details of the Bitfarms deal</h2>
This deal marks the conclusion of Riot’s pursuit, which began in April when it <a href="https://crypto.news/bitfarms-founders-may-not-be-acting-in-best-interests-of-shareholders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">offered $950 million to acquire</a> Bitfarms – a proposal rejected by Bitfarms’ board as undervalued.&nbsp;
Following the rejection, Riot <a href="https://crypto.news/riot-platforms-warns-bitfarms-against-moves-to-solidify-control/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">acquired</a> 19.9% of Bitfarms’ outstanding shares and sought to change the board structure through a special shareholder meeting, a move that has now been withdrawn as part of the settlement.
Under the agreement, Bitfarms will expand its board to six members and will nominate an independent director, with Riot agreeing to support all proposed measures. Riot will also gain the right to acquire additional Bitfarms shares, provided it holds at least 15% of outstanding shares.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="analyst-s-thoughts">Analyst’s thoughts</h2>
According to the analysts, this agreement is a significant win for Bitfarms, removing a major overhang on the company’s shares.
The analysts noted that <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/bitfarms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitfarms</a> can now focus on its 2024 growth strategy, aiming to achieve its target of 21 exahashes per second by the end of next year. They view this as a crucial step for Bitfarms to regain investor confidence and execute its expansion plans without distraction.
The analysts also believe that this settlement benefits <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/riot-blockchain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Riot</a>, as it avoids the potential for a costly proxy battle with Bitfarms.&nbsp;
The analysts’ $4 price target is based on a 6.5x enterprise value-to-revenue multiple for 2024, which aligns with valuations applied to other Bitcoin mining peers. However, they caution that risks such as Bitcoin price volatility, construction delays, and potential shareholder dilution remain.
In the wake of the settlement, Bitfarms shares rose 1.7%, while Riot’s shares climbed 1.3%, reflecting the market’s positive reaction to the resolution.
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