Press Release

24 Mars 2023

Argo Blockchain plc

(« Argo » ou « la Société »)

Octroi d'attributions d'actions et notifications PDMR

Argo Blockchain plc, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK), annonce que is has granted Restricted Share Units ("RSUs"), Performance Share Units ("PSUs"), and share options ("Share Options") under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") approved by shareholders at the Company's 2022 Annual General Meeting.  

Grant of Equity Awards

On 22 March 2023, the Company granted 1,973,892 PSUs and 658,623 Share Options to Seif El-Bakly, the Company's interim Chief Executive Officer. In accordance with the Company's remuneration policy, which applies to the Company's CEO, the PSUs and Share Options both contain performance conditions relevant to Mr. El-Bakly's role. The PSUs and Share Options vest over a three-year period, with first vesting occurring twelve months from the date of grant (at which point 12/36^ths vest) and, thereafter the PSUs and Share Options vest at a rate of 3/36^th per quarter for the remainder of the vesting period subject to the continued employment of Mr. El-Bakly and satisfaction of the performance conditions by Mr. El-Bakly.  

On 9 March 2023, the Company granted 6,839,980 RSUs in aggregate to the rest of the 38 employees in order to align incentives across the full team. The RSUs acquisition sur une période de trois ans, la première acquisition survenant six mois à compter de la date d'attribution (auquel cas 6/36^ths vest) and, thereafter, the RSUs vest at a rate of 3/36^th per quarter for the remainder of the vesting period subject to the continued employment of the grantee.

Les informations communiquées dans ce communiqué sont des informations privilégiées au sens de l'article 7 du règlement 596/2014.

Notifications PDMR

Grant of PSUs and Options

Notification et divulgation publique des transactions par les personnes exerçant des responsabilités de direction et les personnes qui leur sont étroitement liées.  

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À propos d'Argo:

Argo Blockchain plc is a dual-listed (LSE: ARB; NASDAQ: ARBK) blockchain technology company focused on large-scale cryptocurrency mining. With mining facilities in Quebec, mining operations in Texas, and offices in the US, Canada, and the UK, Argo's global, sustainable operations are predominantly powered by renewable energy. In 2021, Argo became the first climate positive cryptocurrency mining company, and a signatory to the Crypto Climate Accord. Argo also participates in several Web 3.0, DeFi and GameFi projects through its Argo Labs division, further contributing to its business operations, as well as the development of the cryptocurrency markets. For more information, visit www.argoblockchain.com.