Riot Platforms Files 8-K, Details Corporate History

Ticker: RIOT · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-06-24T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: corporate-filing, legal-update

TL;DR

Riot Platforms filed an 8-K on 6/24/24, updating corporate info and past names.

AI Summary

On June 24, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc. filed an 8-K to report other events and financial statements. The filing includes information about the company's incorporation in Nevada and its principal business address in Castle Rock, Colorado. It also lists former company names, including Riot Blockchain, Inc., Bioptix, Inc., and Venaxis, Inc., with their respective name change dates.

Why It Matters

This filing provides a formal record of Riot Platforms' corporate structure and historical changes, which is important for investors tracking the company's evolution.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is primarily administrative and historical, with no immediate financial or operational risks disclosed.

Key Players & Entities

Riot Platforms, Inc. (company) — Registrant
June 24, 2024 (date) — Filing Date
Nevada (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
Castle Rock, CO (location) — Principal Business Address
Riot Blockchain, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
Bioptix, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
Venaxis, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing for Riot Platforms, Inc.?

The primary purpose is to report 'Other Events' and 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' as of June 24, 2024.

In which U.S. state is Riot Platforms, Inc. incorporated?

Riot Platforms, Inc. is incorporated in Nevada.

What is the principal business address of Riot Platforms, Inc.?

The principal business address is 3855 Ambrosia Street, Suite 301, Castle Rock, CO 80109.

What were some of Riot Platforms, Inc.'s previous company names?

Previous names include Riot Blockchain, Inc., Bioptix, Inc., and Venaxis, Inc.

When did Riot Platforms, Inc. change its name from Riot Blockchain, Inc.?

The name change from Riot Blockchain, Inc. occurred on October 4, 2017.

From the Filing

0001104659-24-074172.txt : 20240624 0001104659-24-074172.hdr.sgml : 20240624 20240624085339 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-24-074172 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240624 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240624 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240624 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Riot Platforms, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001167419 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE SERVICES [6199] ORGANIZATION NAME: 09 Crypto Assets IRS NUMBER: 841553387 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33675 FILM NUMBER: 241062207 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3855 AMBROSIA STREET, SUITE 301 CITY: CASTLE ROCK STATE: CO ZIP: 80109 BUSINESS PHONE: 303-794-2000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3855 AMBROSIA STREET, SUITE 301 CITY: CASTLE ROCK STATE: CO ZIP: 80109 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Riot Blockchain, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20171004 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Bioptix, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20161201 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Venaxis, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20121218 8-K 1 tm2415618d20_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0001167419 0001167419 2024-06-24 2024-06-24 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares        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): June 24, 2024   Riot Platforms, Inc.   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Nevada   001-33675   84-1553387 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   3855 Ambrosia Street , Suite 301  Castle Rock , CO 80109   (Address of principal executive offices)   ( 303 )  794-2000   (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)   (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)   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:   ¨ 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))   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, no par value per share   RIOT   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 8.01 - Other Events.   On June 24, 2024, Riot Platforms, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “ Riot ”) issued a press release announcing that it has requisitioned a special meeting of shareholders of Bitfarms Ltd. (“ Bitfarms ”) to reconstitute the board of direct