AirNet Announces Entry into Non-Biding Investment Letter of Intent with LLP STH Corp to Develop a 130MW Liquid-cooled Bitcoin Mining Farm in Kazakhstan

BEIJING, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AirNet Technology Inc. ("AirNet" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ANTE), today announced the execution of a non-binding Investment Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with LLP STH Corp, a Kazakstan company. This LOI creates the initial step of planned investment in the 130MW liquid-cooled Bitcoin mining farm project in Kazakhstan.

The planned project involves the investment in and construction of a 70MW national grid-powered facility and a 60MW natural gas self-generation facility, both utilizing liquid-cooling technology to enhance operational efficiency and extend equipment lifespan. This project is expected to not only result in technical improvement? but also significantly reduces operational costs and maximizes energy efficiency.

LLP STH Corp, based in Kazakhstan, is believed to excels in advanced liquid-cooled Bitcoin mining solutions and data center facility management. Through strategic partnerships with local natural gas suppliers, the company is able to secure reliable power sources at competitive rates, enabling consistently high operating efficiency. By adopting cutting-edge liquid-cooling technology, LLP STH Corp maximizes hardware performance while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.

The parties are yet to agree on terms, structure and timing of the investment. The LOI is non-binding and the parties are not obligated to any transaction. AirNet aims to conduct full legal and business due diligence of LLP STH Corp.

AirNet aims to utilize this investment to further its strategic expansion in blockchain technology applications and the data center sector.

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