Bitfarms Converts Macquarie Debt Facility to $300M Project Financing and Draws Additional $50M to Accelerate HPC/AI Development at Panther Creek Campus

Core Insights - Bitfarms Ltd. has converted a previously announced private debt facility of up to $300 million into a project-specific financing facility for the development of its Panther Creek data center campus in Pennsylvania [2][3] - The company plans to draw an additional $50 million from this facility, bringing the total drawn amount to $100 million, to expedite equipment purchases and advance HPC/AI development [2][3] Financing and Development - The financing facility will support the civil works and substation construction at Panther Creek, which is scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 [3] - The conversion of the debt facility to a project level allows Bitfarms to draw down the full amount, accelerating construction timelines and providing increased flexibility [3] - The Panther Creek campus is expected to have a capacity of 350 MW and is positioned to meet the growing demand for HPC/AI infrastructure in Pennsylvania [3] Market Position and Infrastructure - Pennsylvania is emerging as a new hub for AI infrastructure, with Bitfarms well-positioned to deliver advanced digital infrastructure for potential clients [3] - Bitfarms operates a 1.3 GW energy pipeline, with over 80% of its projects based in the U.S., focusing on areas with strong access to power and fiber infrastructure [4]