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[8-K] TeraWulf Inc. Reports Material Event

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TeraWulf entered an 80-year lease for approximately 183 acres in Lansing, New York, to host high-performance computing (HPC) data center operations. The company prepaid rent with $95 million in common stock (valued using a 15-day trailing VWAP) and $3 million in cash, and agreed to share certain operating costs tied to the property. The lease includes customary covenants and permits TW Tenant to acquire the Premises for $100 after the 50th anniversary, with the landlord able to compel the sale on the same terms.

The transaction was reviewed by a special independent committee and accompanied by a fairness opinion from CBRE Capital Advisors because the Cayuga Landlord Parent is owned by TeraWulf's Chief Executive Officer. TeraWulf also restructured internal leases at Lake Mariner/Brookings covering 162.7 acres and providing access to power and infrastructure for up to 750 MW, enabling allocation between bitcoin mining and HPC businesses. The filing also discloses registration rights requiring a Form S-3 shelf registration within 60 days, and includes investor communications and an upcoming investor call and presentation.

TeraWulf ha stipulato un contratto di locazione della durata di 80 anni su circa 183 acri a Lansing, New York, per ospitare attività di data center ad alte prestazioni (HPC). La società ha pagato il canone anticipato con 95 milioni di dollari in azioni ordinarie (valutate usando il VWAP a 15 giorni) e 3 milioni di dollari in contanti, e si è impegnata a condividere alcuni costi operativi legati alla proprietà. Il contratto include pattuizioni consuete e consente a TW Tenant di acquisire i locali per 100 dollari dopo il 50° anniversario, con il locatore che può imporre la vendita alle stesse condizioni.

La transazione è stata esaminata da un comitato speciale indipendente ed è accompagnata da un parere di equità di CBRE Capital Advisors, poiché la Cayuga Landlord Parent è di proprietà dell'amministratore delegato di TeraWulf. TeraWulf ha inoltre ristrutturato i contratti interni a Lake Mariner/Brookings, che coprono 162,7 acri e garantiscono accesso a energia e infrastrutture per fino a 750 MW, permettendo la ripartizione della capacità tra attività di mining di bitcoin e business HPC. Il deposito documentale rivela anche diritti di registrazione che richiedono una registrazione shelf tramite Modulo S-3 entro 60 giorni, e include comunicazioni agli investitori oltre a una prossima conference call e presentazione.

TeraWulf firmó un contrato de arrendamiento por 80 años sobre aproximadamente 183 acres en Lansing, Nueva York, para albergar operaciones de centros de datos de alto rendimiento (HPC). La compañía anticipó la renta con 95 millones de dólares en acciones ordinarias (valoradas usando un VWAP de 15 días) y 3 millones de dólares en efectivo, y acordó compartir ciertos costos operativos vinculados a la propiedad. El contrato incluye pactos habituales y permite que TW Tenant adquiera las instalaciones por 100 dólares tras el 50º aniversario, con el arrendador facultado para forzar la venta en los mismos términos.

La operación fue revisada por un comité especial independiente y contó con una opinión de equidad de CBRE Capital Advisors, dado que Cayuga Landlord Parent pertenece al director ejecutivo de TeraWulf. TeraWulf también reestructuró contratos internos en Lake Mariner/Brookings que cubren 162,7 acres y proporcionan acceso a energía e infraestructura por hasta 750 MW, permitiendo asignar capacidad entre la minería de bitcoin y los negocios de HPC. El registro también revela derechos de registro que exigen una registración shelf con el Formulario S-3 dentro de 60 días, e incluye comunicaciones a inversores y una próxima llamada y presentación para inversores.

TeraWulfëŠ� 뉴욕 랜싱ì—� ì•� 183ì—ì´ì»� 규모ì� 부지ì—� 대í•� 80ë…� 임대 계약ì� 체결하여 고성ëŠ� 컴퓨íŒ�(HPC) ë°ì´í„°ì„¼í„� ìš´ì˜ì� 수용합니ë‹�. ÐëŒì‚¬µç� 보통ì£� 9,500ë§� 달러(15ì� ëˆ„ì  VWAPë¡� í‰ê°€)와 현금 300ë§� 달러ë¡� 임대료를 선지급했으며, 해당 ë¶€ë™ì‚°ê³� ê´€ë ¨ëœ ì¼ë¶€ ìš´ì˜ë¹„를 분담하기ë¡� í•©ì˜í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 임대계약ì—는 통ìƒì ì¸ 약정ì� í¬í•¨ë˜ë©° TW Tenantê°€ 50주년 ì´í›„ 100달러ì—� 부지ë¥� ì·¨ë“í•� ìˆ� 있ë„ë¡� 하고, 임대ì¸ì€ ë™ì¼ 조건으로 매ê°ì� ê°•ì œí•� ìˆ� 있습니다.

ì� 거래ëŠ� 특별 ë…립위ì›íšŒê°€ 검토했으며, Cayuga Landlord Parentê°€ TeraWulfì� 최고경ì˜ìž� 소유ë¼ëŠ” ì´ìœ ë¡� CBRE Capital Advisorsì� 공정ì„� ì˜ê²¬ì� 첨부ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�. TeraWulfëŠ� ë˜í•œ Lake Mariner/Brookingsì� ë‚´ë¶€ 임대 계약ì� 재구성해 ì´� 162.7ì—ì´ì»�ë¥� í¬í•¨í•˜ê³  최대 750MW 규모ì� ì „ë ¥ ë°� ì¸í”„ë� ì ‘ê·¼ì� 확보하여 ë¹„íŠ¸ì½”ì¸ ì±„êµ´ê³� HPC 사업 사ì´ì—� 용량ì� ë°°ë¶„í•� ìˆ� 있게 했습니다. 제출 서류ì—는 60ì� ì´ë‚´ì—� Form S-3 셸프 등ë¡ì� 요구하는 ë“±ë¡ ê¶Œë¦¬ë� 공개ë˜ì–´ 있으ë©�, 투ìžìž� 대ìƒ� 커뮤니케ì´ì…˜ê³� ê³� ìžˆì„ íˆ¬ìžìž� 컨콜 ë°� 프레젠테ì´ì…˜ë� í¬í•¨ë˜ì–´ 있습니다.

TeraWulf a conclu un bail de 80 ans portant sur environ 183 acres à Lansing, New York, pour y installer des activités de centres de données à haute performance (HPC). La société a prépayé le loyer avec 95 millions de dollars en actions ordinaires (évaluées selon le VWAP sur 15 jours) et 3 millions de dollars en espèces, et a accepté de partager certains coûts d'exploitation liés à la propriété. Le bail inclut des engagements usuels et permet à TW Tenant d'acquérir les locaux pour 100 dollars après le 50e anniversaire, le bailleur pouvant contraindre la vente aux mêmes conditions.

La transaction a été examinée par un comité spécial indépendant et accompagnée d'un avis d'équité de CBRE Capital Advisors, car Cayuga Landlord Parent appartient au directeur général de TeraWulf. TeraWulf a également restructuré des baux internes à Lake Mariner/Brookings couvrant 162,7 acres et offrant un accès à l'énergie et aux infrastructures pour jusqu'à 750 MW, permettant une répartition entre l'extraction de bitcoin et les activités HPC. Le dépôt révèle aussi des droits d'enregistrement exigeant une immatriculation shelf via le formulaire S-3 dans un délai de 60 jours, et inclut des communications aux investisseurs ainsi qu'un prochain appel et une présentation aux investisseurs.

TeraWulf hat einen 80-jährigen Mietvertrag über rund 183 acres in Lansing, New York, abgeschlossen, um Hochleistungsrechenzentrum (HPC)-Betriebe zu beherbergen. Das Unternehmen hat die Miete im Voraus mit 95 Millionen US-Dollar in Stammaktien (bewertet anhand des 15-Tage-Trailing-VWAP) und 3 Millionen US-Dollar in bar entrichtet und erklärt sich bereit, bestimmte betriebliche Kosten der Immobilie zu teilen. Der Mietvertrag enthält übliche Zusicherungen und erlaubt es TW Tenant, die Flächen für 100 US-Dollar nach dem 50. Jahrestag zu erwerben, wobei der Vermieter den Verkauf zu denselben Bedingungen erzwingen kann.

Die Transaktion wurde von einem speziellen unabhängigen Ausschuss geprüft und von CBRE Capital Advisors durch ein Fairness-Gutachten begleitet, da die Cayuga Landlord Parent dem CEO von TeraWulf gehört. TeraWulf hat außerdem interne Mietverhältnisse in Lake Mariner/Brookings umstrukturiert, die 162,7 acres abdecken und Zugang zu Strom und Infrastruktur für bis zu 750 MW bieten, wodurch Kapazitäten zwischen Bitcoin-Mining und dem HPC-Geschäft aufgeteilt werden können. Die Einreichung offenbart außerdem Registrierungsrechte, die innerhalb von 60 Tagen eine Shelf-Registrierung mittels Formular S-3 verlangen, und enthält Investorenkommunikationen sowie einen bevorstehenden Investorencall und eine Präsentation.

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TL;DR: Long-term land control and prepaid consideration provide operational runway but dilute equity and create near-term filing obligations.

The 80-year Cayuga Lease secures a sizable site (approx. 183 acres) for HPC operations and is funded by a material prepaid consideration of $95 million in common stock plus $3 million cash, which immediately affects outstanding equity. The registration rights requiring a Form S-3 shelf registration within 60 days create an impending resale pathway for the landlord parent. Separately, the Somerset-Brookings lease restructuring consolidates 162.7 acres with access to up to 750 MW of power, supporting both bitcoin mining and HPC allocation. Overall, these transactions are materially impactful to capacity planning, capital structure, and near-term liquidity/filing activity.

TL;DR: Related-party nature prompted independent review and a fairness opinion, but inherent conflict remains material and should be monitored.

The Cayuga transaction is a related-party arrangement because the Cayuga Landlord Parent is owned by the CEO, which the company addressed by forming an independent committee and obtaining a fairness opinion from CBRE Capital Advisors. These steps align with governance best practices for conflicted deals, but the presence of equity consideration ($95M in stock) and registration rights means governance scrutiny will persist as shares become registrable. The long-term lease and nominal purchase price after 50 years raise questions about long-term valuation and control mechanics that investors and auditors may continue to examine.

TeraWulf ha stipulato un contratto di locazione della durata di 80 anni su circa 183 acri a Lansing, New York, per ospitare attività di data center ad alte prestazioni (HPC). La società ha pagato il canone anticipato con 95 milioni di dollari in azioni ordinarie (valutate usando il VWAP a 15 giorni) e 3 milioni di dollari in contanti, e si è impegnata a condividere alcuni costi operativi legati alla proprietà. Il contratto include pattuizioni consuete e consente a TW Tenant di acquisire i locali per 100 dollari dopo il 50° anniversario, con il locatore che può imporre la vendita alle stesse condizioni.

La transazione è stata esaminata da un comitato speciale indipendente ed è accompagnata da un parere di equità di CBRE Capital Advisors, poiché la Cayuga Landlord Parent è di proprietà dell'amministratore delegato di TeraWulf. TeraWulf ha inoltre ristrutturato i contratti interni a Lake Mariner/Brookings, che coprono 162,7 acri e garantiscono accesso a energia e infrastrutture per fino a 750 MW, permettendo la ripartizione della capacità tra attività di mining di bitcoin e business HPC. Il deposito documentale rivela anche diritti di registrazione che richiedono una registrazione shelf tramite Modulo S-3 entro 60 giorni, e include comunicazioni agli investitori oltre a una prossima conference call e presentazione.

TeraWulf firmó un contrato de arrendamiento por 80 años sobre aproximadamente 183 acres en Lansing, Nueva York, para albergar operaciones de centros de datos de alto rendimiento (HPC). La compañía anticipó la renta con 95 millones de dólares en acciones ordinarias (valoradas usando un VWAP de 15 días) y 3 millones de dólares en efectivo, y acordó compartir ciertos costos operativos vinculados a la propiedad. El contrato incluye pactos habituales y permite que TW Tenant adquiera las instalaciones por 100 dólares tras el 50º aniversario, con el arrendador facultado para forzar la venta en los mismos términos.

La operación fue revisada por un comité especial independiente y contó con una opinión de equidad de CBRE Capital Advisors, dado que Cayuga Landlord Parent pertenece al director ejecutivo de TeraWulf. TeraWulf también reestructuró contratos internos en Lake Mariner/Brookings que cubren 162,7 acres y proporcionan acceso a energía e infraestructura por hasta 750 MW, permitiendo asignar capacidad entre la minería de bitcoin y los negocios de HPC. El registro también revela derechos de registro que exigen una registración shelf con el Formulario S-3 dentro de 60 días, e incluye comunicaciones a inversores y una próxima llamada y presentación para inversores.

TeraWulfëŠ� 뉴욕 랜싱ì—� ì•� 183ì—ì´ì»� 규모ì� 부지ì—� 대í•� 80ë…� 임대 계약ì� 체결하여 고성ëŠ� 컴퓨íŒ�(HPC) ë°ì´í„°ì„¼í„� ìš´ì˜ì� 수용합니ë‹�. ÐëŒì‚¬µç� 보통ì£� 9,500ë§� 달러(15ì� ëˆ„ì  VWAPë¡� í‰ê°€)와 현금 300ë§� 달러ë¡� 임대료를 선지급했으며, 해당 ë¶€ë™ì‚°ê³� ê´€ë ¨ëœ ì¼ë¶€ ìš´ì˜ë¹„를 분담하기ë¡� í•©ì˜í–ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 임대계약ì—는 통ìƒì ì¸ 약정ì� í¬í•¨ë˜ë©° TW Tenantê°€ 50주년 ì´í›„ 100달러ì—� 부지ë¥� ì·¨ë“í•� ìˆ� 있ë„ë¡� 하고, 임대ì¸ì€ ë™ì¼ 조건으로 매ê°ì� ê°•ì œí•� ìˆ� 있습니다.

ì� 거래ëŠ� 특별 ë…립위ì›íšŒê°€ 검토했으며, Cayuga Landlord Parentê°€ TeraWulfì� 최고경ì˜ìž� 소유ë¼ëŠ” ì´ìœ ë¡� CBRE Capital Advisorsì� 공정ì„� ì˜ê²¬ì� 첨부ë˜ì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹�. TeraWulfëŠ� ë˜í•œ Lake Mariner/Brookingsì� ë‚´ë¶€ 임대 계약ì� 재구성해 ì´� 162.7ì—ì´ì»�ë¥� í¬í•¨í•˜ê³  최대 750MW 규모ì� ì „ë ¥ ë°� ì¸í”„ë� ì ‘ê·¼ì� 확보하여 ë¹„íŠ¸ì½”ì¸ ì±„êµ´ê³� HPC 사업 사ì´ì—� 용량ì� ë°°ë¶„í•� ìˆ� 있게 했습니다. 제출 서류ì—는 60ì� ì´ë‚´ì—� Form S-3 셸프 등ë¡ì� 요구하는 ë“±ë¡ ê¶Œë¦¬ë� 공개ë˜ì–´ 있으ë©�, 투ìžìž� 대ìƒ� 커뮤니케ì´ì…˜ê³� ê³� ìžˆì„ íˆ¬ìžìž� 컨콜 ë°� 프레젠테ì´ì…˜ë� í¬í•¨ë˜ì–´ 있습니다.

TeraWulf a conclu un bail de 80 ans portant sur environ 183 acres à Lansing, New York, pour y installer des activités de centres de données à haute performance (HPC). La société a prépayé le loyer avec 95 millions de dollars en actions ordinaires (évaluées selon le VWAP sur 15 jours) et 3 millions de dollars en espèces, et a accepté de partager certains coûts d'exploitation liés à la propriété. Le bail inclut des engagements usuels et permet à TW Tenant d'acquérir les locaux pour 100 dollars après le 50e anniversaire, le bailleur pouvant contraindre la vente aux mêmes conditions.

La transaction a été examinée par un comité spécial indépendant et accompagnée d'un avis d'équité de CBRE Capital Advisors, car Cayuga Landlord Parent appartient au directeur général de TeraWulf. TeraWulf a également restructuré des baux internes à Lake Mariner/Brookings couvrant 162,7 acres et offrant un accès à l'énergie et aux infrastructures pour jusqu'à 750 MW, permettant une répartition entre l'extraction de bitcoin et les activités HPC. Le dépôt révèle aussi des droits d'enregistrement exigeant une immatriculation shelf via le formulaire S-3 dans un délai de 60 jours, et inclut des communications aux investisseurs ainsi qu'un prochain appel et une présentation aux investisseurs.

TeraWulf hat einen 80-jährigen Mietvertrag über rund 183 acres in Lansing, New York, abgeschlossen, um Hochleistungsrechenzentrum (HPC)-Betriebe zu beherbergen. Das Unternehmen hat die Miete im Voraus mit 95 Millionen US-Dollar in Stammaktien (bewertet anhand des 15-Tage-Trailing-VWAP) und 3 Millionen US-Dollar in bar entrichtet und erklärt sich bereit, bestimmte betriebliche Kosten der Immobilie zu teilen. Der Mietvertrag enthält übliche Zusicherungen und erlaubt es TW Tenant, die Flächen für 100 US-Dollar nach dem 50. Jahrestag zu erwerben, wobei der Vermieter den Verkauf zu denselben Bedingungen erzwingen kann.

Die Transaktion wurde von einem speziellen unabhängigen Ausschuss geprüft und von CBRE Capital Advisors durch ein Fairness-Gutachten begleitet, da die Cayuga Landlord Parent dem CEO von TeraWulf gehört. TeraWulf hat außerdem interne Mietverhältnisse in Lake Mariner/Brookings umstrukturiert, die 162,7 acres abdecken und Zugang zu Strom und Infrastruktur für bis zu 750 MW bieten, wodurch Kapazitäten zwischen Bitcoin-Mining und dem HPC-Geschäft aufgeteilt werden können. Die Einreichung offenbart außerdem Registrierungsrechte, die innerhalb von 60 Tagen eine Shelf-Registrierung mittels Formular S-3 verlangen, und enthält Investorenkommunikationen sowie einen bevorstehenden Investorencall und eine Präsentation.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2025

 

TERAWULF INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-41163 87-1909475
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

9 Federal Street

Easton, Maryland 21601

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(410) 770-9500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share WULF The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Cayuga Lease and Registration Rights Agreement

 

Lake Hawkeye LLC (“TW Tenant”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TeraWulf Inc. (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), Cayuga Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Cayuga Landlord”) and Riesling Power LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Cayuga Landlord Parent”), entered into that certain lease agreement (the “Cayuga Lease”), dated August 12, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) for a portion of Cayuga Landlord’s real property located in the Town of Lansing, New York, consisting of approximately 183 acres, including all structures, equipment, facilities and fixtures located thereon (the “Premises”). It is expected that the Premises will be used by TW Tenant and its subsidiaries primarily for hosting high-performance computing (“HPC”) data center operations.

 

The Cayuga Lease has an initial term of 80 years, commencing on the Effective Date, with no renewal rights. On the Effective Date, TW Tenant prepaid rent consisting of (i) $95 million in the form of TeraWulf common stock, par value $0.001 ("Common Stock") determined on the basis of a 15-day trailing VWAP and (ii) $3 million in cash. TW Tenant is also responsible for its proportionate share of certain costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by Cayuga Landlord in connection with the ownership, operation and maintenance of any other portions of the real property necessary or useful to reasonably support TW Tenant’s use of the Premises. The Cayuga Lease contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities, as well as provisions relating to environmental matters, insurance, casualty, condemnation, assignment, subleasing, default and remedies. Any time after the 50th anniversary of the Effective Date (i) TW Tenant may elect to purchase the Premises for $100, either as an asset acquisition or though the purchase of all membership interests in Cayuga Landlord, and (ii) Cayuga Landlord and Cayuga Landlord Parent may require TW Tenant to purchase the Premises on the same terms.

 

The transactions contemplated thereby were negotiated and approved by a special committee of the Company’s board of directors comprised entirely of independent directors (the “Independent Committee”). The Independent Committee consulted independent legal counsel Reed Smith LLP and received a fairness opinion from CBRE Capital Advisors, Inc., as the Cayuga Landlord Parent is owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

 

In connection with TeraWulf’s payment of Common Stock and cash described above, TeraWulf and the Cayuga Landlord Parent also entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which TeraWulf agreed to file a resale shelf registration statement on Form S-3 as soon as is reasonably practicable after the date of the Registration Rights Agreement, but in any event no later than 60 days following such date, to cover the sale or distribution from time to time of the Shares by the Holder (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement). The Registration Rights Agreement also provides for certain piggyback registration rights in the event TeraWulf files a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to an offering of Common Stock.

 

The foregoing summary of the Cayuga Lease and the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Cayuga Lease and the Registration Rights Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that it will host an investor call providing an update for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 on August 14, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD.

 

On August 14, 2025, the Company released an investor presentation related to its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025 as well as certain subsequent events. A copy of this presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The investor presentation should be read together with the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025.

 

The information furnished in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

Press Release

 

On August 14, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing entry into the Cayuga Lease and related transactions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Somerset and Brookings Leases

 

On August 12, 2025, Somerset Operating Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Somerset”), entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement (“Second A&R Lease”) with TeraWulf Brookings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TeraWulf (“Brookings”). The Second A&R Lease amended and restated that certain Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2025, by and between Somerset and Brookings (as successor by-assignment to Lake Mariner Data LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of TeraWulf (“Lake Mariner”)). Pursuant to the terms of the Second A&R Lease, Lake Mariner assigned its right, title and interest in the premises to its parent company Brookings and the parties adjusted the leased acreage to Lake Mariner's current bitcoin mining operations. On the same date, Somerset and Brookings entered into three new ground leases for the remaining acreage at Somerset (collectively, the “Somerset-Brookings Leases”). The Somerset-Brookings Leases and the Second A&R Lease collectively cover 162.7 acres of real property and grant the respective tenants access to power and infrastructure equipment for up to 750 MW at the Lake Mariner site. This internal lease restructuring enables the Company to allocate power and infrastructure resources to its bitcoin mining and HPC subsidiaries via different subleases tailored to its data center customers. 

 

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Lease Agreement, dated August 12, 2025, by and between Cayuga Operating Company LLC and Lake Hawkeye LLC.
10.2   Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 12, 2025, by and among TeraWulf Inc. and Riesling Power LLC.
99.1   Press release issued by TeraWulf Inc., dated August 14, 2025.
99.2   Press release issued by TeraWulf Inc., dated August 13, 2025.
99.3   Investor Presentation, dated August 14, 2025.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 


Forward Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “goal,” “target,” “aim,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “seek,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, although the absence of these words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of TeraWulf’s management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others: (1) the ability to mine bitcoin profitably; (2) our ability to attract additional customers to lease our HPC data centers; (3) our ability to perform under our existing data center lease agreements; (4) changes in applicable laws, regulations and/or permits affecting TeraWulf’s operations or the industries in which it operates; (5) the ability to implement certain business objectives, including its bitcoin mining and HPC data center development, and to timely and cost-effectively execute related projects; (6) failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and/or on acceptable terms with regard to expansion or existing operations; (7) adverse geopolitical or economic conditions, including a high inflationary environment, the implementation of new tariffs and more restrictive trade regulations; (8) the potential of cybercrime, money-laundering, malware infections and phishing and/or loss and interference as a result of equipment malfunction or break-down, physical disaster, data security breach, computer malfunction or sabotage (and the costs associated with any of the foregoing); (9) the availability and cost of power as well as electrical infrastructure equipment necessary to maintain and grow the business and operations of TeraWulf; (10) operational and financial risks associated with the expansion of the Lake Mariner data center; and (11) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Potential investors, stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. TeraWulf does not assume any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement after it was made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or regulation. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: August 14, 2025

 

  TERAWULF INC.
     
  By: /s/ Stefanie C. Fleischmann
  Name: Stefanie C. Fleischmann
  Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

 

 

FAQ

What did TeraWulf (WULF) announce in this Form 8-K?

TeraWulf entered into an 80-year lease for ~183 acres in Lansing, NY, to host HPC data centers and prepaid rent with $95M in stock plus $3M cash.

Who is the related party in the Cayuga transaction?

The Cayuga Landlord Parent is owned by TeraWulf’s CEO; the transaction was reviewed by a special independent committee and received a fairness opinion from CBRE Capital Advisors.

What registration rights did TeraWulf grant in connection with the stock payment?

TeraWulf agreed to file a resale shelf registration on Form S-3 no later than 60 days after the Registration Rights Agreement to cover sale of the shares by the holder.

What are the key terms of the purchase option for the Cayuga Premises?

Any time after the 50th anniversary TW Tenant may elect to purchase the Premises for $100, and the landlord may require TW Tenant to purchase on the same terms.

What did the Somerset and Brookings lease changes accomplish?

The Second A&R Lease and three new ground leases collectively cover 162.7 acres and grant access to power/infrastructure for up to 750 MW, enabling allocation between bitcoin mining and HPC subsidiaries.

When is the investor update and where is the presentation?

The company scheduled an investor call for an update on the quarter ended June 30, 2025, on August 14, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET, and furnished an investor presentation as an exhibit to the Form 8-K.
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