Strategic Pivot to AI Cloud and Microsoft Deal
Company Overview: IREN Limited (formerly Iris Energy) is an Australian-based company that has rapidly transformed from a Bitcoin miner into a next-generation data center and AI cloud service provider ([1]). Historically, IREN operated energy-intensive crypto mining facilities in Canada and Texas, but it is now winding down mining operations and diverting those assets to AI computing ([1]). In fact, IREN is in the process of transitioning its data centers from Bitcoin ASIC miners to GPU-based AI infrastructure by the end of 2026 ([2]). This strategic pivot positions IREN to capitalize on booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) model training and cloud services, leveraging 100% renewable power sources.
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Microsoft AI Cloud Contract: The centerpiece of IREN’s transformation is a landmark agreement with Microsoft. In November 2025, IREN signed a five-year cloud services contract with Microsoft worth approximately $9.7 billion, under which IREN will provide Microsoft with dedicated access to NVIDIA GPU clusters hosted at IREN’s data centers ([3]). Key terms include a 20% upfront prepayment by Microsoft and phased deployments of GPU capacity at IREN’s “Horizon” campus in Childress, Texas through 2026 ([3]) ([3]). The contract reportedly covers about 200 MW of new data center capacity (primarily liquid-cooled facilities tailored for high-power AI hardware) ([3]). To fulfill the deal, IREN has procured ~$5.8 billion of NVIDIA hardware via a supply agreement with Dell Technologies ([4]). This massive GPU investment will be deployed in stages over the next year at the Texas site ([4]), effectively giving Microsoft priority access to scarce AI-compute infrastructure. Microsoft’s business development president praised IREN’s “fully integrated AI cloud – from data centers to GPU stack – combined with their secured power capacity” as a strategic fit for delivering cutting-edge AI infrastructure ([4]).
2GW+ Growth Pipeline: The Microsoft deal has effectively unlocked a surge in IREN’s expansion plans. The company had already secured an enormous power footprint in anticipation of AI demand – roughly 3 GW of power capacity across North America ([1]) – including its Canadian sites and multiple projects in West Texas. In fact, management notes it has 2.75 GW of capacity fully contracted in West Texas alone, minimizing development risk ([5]). This includes a 750 MW campus at Childress (Horizon 1–4) and a “Sweetwater” hub scaling to ~2.0 GW (with a new 600 MW grid connection signed in 2025) ([6]). Thanks to the Microsoft partnership, IREN is accelerating construction of these data centers. By Microsoft’s request, four liquid-cooled facilities (Horizon 1–4) in Texas are being fast-tracked for completion ([2]). IREN expects to deploy over 100,000 high-end GPUs across its sites in British Columbia and Texas as the expansion progresses ([1]). In total, management is targeting $3.4 billion in annualized AI cloud revenue (ARR) by the end of 2026, a quantum leap from today ([2]). The Microsoft contract alone could contribute roughly $1.9 billion of ARR once fully ramped (based on the 5-year average term) ([2]). IREN is also signing smaller multi-year deals with other AI firms (e.g. Together AI, Fluidstack, Fireworks AI) – expected to exceed $500 million ARR by early 2026 – to diversify its customer base ([2]). In short, the Microsoft partnership serves as a validation and catalyst for IREN’s pivot, effectively fueling a multi-gigawatt growth surge in IREN’s AI infrastructure footprint over the next 1–2 years.
Dividend Policy and Cash Flow Considerations
No Dividend History: IREN has never declared or paid a cash dividend and does not plan to in the foreseeable future ([7]) ([7]). As a growth-focused tech infrastructure company, IREN has explicitly stated that shareholders should expect returns via capital appreciation rather than dividends ([7]). Any future dividend policy would depend on the company reaching a mature, cash-generative stage. Notably, in late 2024 (prior to the Microsoft deal), management had hinted at the “potential for investor distributions in 2025” if operating cash flows allowed ([8]). However, given the transformative expansion now underway, available cash is being reinvested into growth projects. In practice, IREN’s current strategy is to plow cash flow and capital into building out data centers and GPU capacity, rather than returning it to shareholders.
Cash Flow and AFFO/FFO: Traditional REIT metrics like FFO or AFFO are not applicable to IREN, since it is not a REIT and it pays no dividend. Instead, investors gauge IREN’s performance by revenues, margins and EBITDA. On that front, financial results have inflected sharply upward alongside the AI pivot. In the most recent quarter (Q1 FY2026, quarter ended Sept 30, 2025), IREN’s total revenue hit a record $240.3 million, up +355% year-on-year ([2]). This includes initial AI-services revenue layered on top of legacy crypto mining income. Profitability also turned a corner – adjusted EBITDA was $91.7 million for the quarter (versus just $2.5 million in the prior-year period) ([2]). Even after excluding one-time gains on financial instruments, underlying cash generation is improving rapidly with the ramp-up of GPU hosting contracts. Going forward, we can expect volatile but growing operating cash flows, as high-margin AI cloud services replace the historically thin-margin Bitcoin mining revenues. Free cash flow near-term will likely remain negative or modest, given the huge capital expenditures on GPUs and data center construction. But if IREN achieves its ~$3.4 billion ARR goal by 2026, it could eventually generate substantial recurring cash flows, creating scope for future shareholder returns. For now, zero dividends and heavy reinvestment are the prudent course as the company scales up.
Leverage, Debt Maturities & Coverage
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Convertible Debt-Funded Growth: IREN has leveraged the capital markets aggressively to fund its expansion, while preserving a relatively strong balance sheet. In late 2025, the company raised a total of $3.3 billion in new convertible senior notes across two offerings, using the proceeds to bankroll GPU purchases and also refinance earlier debt ([9]) ([9]). The first tranche was a $1.0 billion zero-coupon convertible note due 2031 (raised in October 2025) ([10]) ([10]). Subsequently, in December 2025 IREN issued $1.0 billion of 0.25% notes due 2032 and $1.0 billion of 1.00% notes due 2033, with an additional $300 million “greenshoe” upsized due to strong demand ([9]). These long-dated convertibles carry minimal cash interest (0–1% coupons), which keeps annual interest expense extremely low – a deliberate choice to maximize cash available for growth. The conversion price on the new notes was set at a significant premium (with capped call hedges up to ~$82 per share to mitigate dilution) ([9]), suggesting management is confident in continued share price appreciation.
Refinancing and De-leveraging Moves: Importantly, IREN used part of the December capital raise to retire a portion of its previous high-coupon convertible debt, reducing future dilution at low share prices. Specifically, the company repurchased about $544.3 million of older notes (3.50% due 2029 and 3.25% due 2030) by paying off those noteholders in cash ([9]). That repurchase was funded through a $1.63 billion registered direct equity offering of ~39.7 million new shares at $41.12 per share ([9]). The result is a cleaner capital structure: IREN eliminated near-term debt overhang from the 2029/2030 notes, at the cost of some equity dilution. Net proceeds of ~$2.27 billion from the new notes (after hedge costs and debt repurchase) remain for general corporate purposes and working capital, i.e. building out the AI cloud business ([9]).
Leverage and Coverage: Despite the large absolute debt raise, IREN’s balance sheet leverage is moderate. After the December transactions, debt-to-equity stands at only ~0.34 (34%), indicating a healthy equity cushion for the new borrowings ([9]). The newly issued convertibles have no financial covenants or investor put rights (absent a change of control), meaning no near-term repayment pressure before 2031 ([10]). With most of the interest rates at 1% or below, interest coverage is extremely strong – effectively, IREN is paying under $15 million in annual interest on a multi-billion debt load, an amount easily covered by current EBITDA. For context, in Q1 FY26 IREN’s adjusted EBITDA of $91.7 million was over 7× its annualized interest expense, and that coverage should improve as EBITDA grows. Liquidity is also robust: IREN reported a current ratio of 5.5× as of Dec 2025 ([9]), reflecting ample cash on hand from the capital raises. In short, IREN has front-loaded its growth capital, extending debt maturities out 6–8 years while minimizing near-term cash obligations. This conservative financing approach provides a runway to execute its expansion. The main obligation will be eventually refinancing or converting the notes to equity by 2031–33 – a future challenge that will depend on the company’s success (see Risks below). For now, the debt maturities are well staggered (2031, 2032, 2033) and interest costs are negligible, affording management the flexibility to invest aggressively in infrastructure without liquidity strain.
Valuation and Peer Comparables
Market Cap and Rally: IREN’s stock price has skyrocketed in 2023–2025 as investors embraced its AI pivot. The shares surged roughly 6× in 2025 alone, lifting IREN’s market capitalization into the $12–16 billion range by year-end ([11]) ([9]). At one point in late 2025, IREN’s market cap touched about $16.5 billion after the Microsoft deal announcement ([11]) – astounding for a company that was valued near $2–3 billion a year earlier. Even after subsequent volatility and equity dilution, IREN remains a mid-cap tech/infra stock around ~$12–13 billion in market value ([9]). This valuation reflects extremely high growth expectations.
Rich Multiples: On traditional metrics, IREN looks expensive relative to current fundamentals. Based on trailing results, the stock recently traded around 56× EV/EBITDA ([9]) and well over 20× revenue (P/S). These multiples are far higher than those of established data-center operators or cloud infrastructure REITs, which often trade at mid-teens EBITDA multiples. The lofty valuation underscores that investors are pricing IREN on future potential rather than past earnings. Notably, IREN’s GAAP net income in Q1 was inflated by one-time accounting gains, so the true P/E is not meaningful at this stage. A better lens is forward revenue and cash flow. Management’s goal of ~$3.4 billion ARR by end-2026 ([2]) implies that in just two years, IREN could be on a revenue run-rate roughly one-quarter the size of Digital Realty or Equinix (giant data center REITs). If achieved, that growth would dramatically compress the valuation multiples. For instance, at $3.4B ARR, the current stock price would equate to ~3–4× forward sales, a much more reasonable ratio given likely high margins.
Comps and Context: There are few direct public comparables for IREN, as it straddles multiple sectors (crypto mining, cloud infrastructure, HPC-as-a-service). On one hand, crypto-mining peers like Marathon Digital or Riot Blockchain remain far smaller in market cap and are still loss-making pure miners. On the other hand, data center/cloud providers (e.g. Equinix, Digital Realty) have stable cash flows but much lower growth rates. IREN is often likened to the new breed of specialized AI infrastructure firms sometimes called “Neoclouds” ([1]). These include private companies like CoreWeave, Nscale, Lambda, and Nebius – all of which, like IREN, have inked major deals to supply GPU capacity to hyperscalers ([1]). For example, Microsoft reportedly committed ~$33 billion in 2023 to long-term capacity contracts across multiple GPU cloud partners (including IREN, CoreWeave, Nebius, etc.) ([1]). While direct financials of those peers are not public, the strong investor appetite is evident – CoreWeave’s valuation was rumored in the tens of billions in its last funding round, despite modest revenues. In that context, IREN’s ~$13B valuation seems to be in line with the market frenzy around AI infrastructure. Bulls argue that if IREN executes well, it could develop a hyperscale cloud-like business model, deserving a growth tech valuation. Bears caution that IREN’s value is far ahead of current earnings – any stumble in execution or demand could trigger a sharp correction. For now, market sentiment is positive: IREN’s vertical integration (it owns the land, power contracts, and operates the GPUs itself) and the marquee Microsoft deal give it a credibility premium relative to smaller competitors. Investors are effectively betting on IREN’s future cash flows, and as such, the stock will likely trade on news about deal signings, deployment milestones, and AI demand trends rather than on near-term EPS. In summary, IREN’s valuation is rich but growth-adjusted. If the company comes even close to its 2026 targets, the current multiples will normalize; if not, the stock’s high-flying status could be at risk.
Risks and Red Flags
Despite its exciting growth story, IREN faces material risks and potential red flags that investors should weigh:
– Execution & Capex Risk: The Microsoft contract and 2+ GW expansion present an enormous execution challenge. IREN must design, build, and bring online several large-scale data centers on an aggressive timetable. This requires financing and installing $5.8 billion in cutting-edge GPUs and associated infrastructure within about a year ([4]). The company acknowledges that substantial additional capital will be required to support these planned investments ([3]). While IREN has raised over $3 billion in debt/equity recently, there is still an estimated ~$1.8 billion funding gap to fully cover the GPU purchases and construction through 2026. If costs run over, or if AI demand falls short, IREN may need to raise more capital on short notice. Depending on market conditions, that could mean dilutive equity issuances or expensive debt – a risk to current shareholders ([6]). Additionally, executing this build-out at such scale is a heavy lift for a company of IREN’s size. Any delays, cost overruns, or technical issues (e.g. with liquid cooling systems or GPU deployments) could jeopardize contract milestones and revenue ramp-up.
– Customer Concentration: The Microsoft deal, while transformative, also creates single-customer dependency. Over the next five years Microsoft will account for a dominant share of IREN’s revenue. This concentration exposes IREN to the risk of changing priorities or performance demands from one of the world’s largest companies. If Microsoft’s AI spending slows, or if Microsoft develops alternative in-house solutions, IREN could be left with significant underutilized capacity. The contract likely includes minimum commitments (given the prepayment), but details are not public. What is clear is that Microsoft is simultaneously partnering with multiple GPU cloud vendors ([1]) – IREN is one piece of a broader strategy. This competitive dynamic means IREN must continuously prove its value to retain and grow the Microsoft business. Losing or not renewing such a contract after five years would be a major blow. The lack of disclosure on exactly how many GPUs or how much of the 100k+ GPU capacity Microsoft will ultimately use adds uncertainty here ([1]). IREN is signing other AI customers, but those deals (~$0.5B ARR target) are an order of magnitude smaller than Microsoft’s ([2]). Until a more diversified client base develops, IREN has high revenue concentration risk.
– Market & Competition Risk: The AI infrastructure boom may attract rapid new competition, potentially pressuring IREN’s economics. Tech giants and cloud providers (Amazon, Google, Meta, etc.) are all investing heavily in AI hardware – either in-house or via partners. If GPU supply constraints ease by 2025–2026, these firms might rely less on third-party capacity like IREN’s. Furthermore, IREN’s success has not gone unnoticed: rival “AI datacenter” startups are scaling fast (e.g. CoreWeave reportedly locked in a $2.3B Nvidia GPU order with backing from Microsoft, similar to IREN ([1])). Such competitors could engage in pricing wars or overbuild capacity. AI workloads themselves carry some volatility – if AI adoption or cloud AI spending slows (due to macro recession or diminishing returns on AI projects), demand for IREN’s services could fall short. IREN is essentially making a $5B+ bet on continued voracious AI demand. Any downturn in the AI cycle could leave it with underutilized assets. The rapid tech evolution in AI chips also poses risk: if new generation hardware (or alternative computing architectures) arrive quickly, IREN might need additional capex to stay cutting-edge, or risk its GPUs becoming obsolete before ROI is achieved.
– Financial Structure & Dilution: IREN’s chosen financing path – heavy use of convertible debt – introduces future dilution and solvency considerations. The company now has $3.3B of convertible notes that come due in 2031–2033. These notes have conversion prices ranging roughly from the high-$50s to mid-$80s per share (estimated) and capped calls up to $82 ([9]). If IREN’s stock exceeds those levels in the coming years, conversion will dilute the equity base (although the capped calls offset some dilution up to a point). On the other hand, if the stock languishes below the conversion prices by maturity, IREN would face a huge cash repayment obligation – effectively needing to refinance or redeem over $3B of debt in 2031–33. The company will need robust cash flows or refinance capacity by then to avoid distress. Investors must trust that the AI business will be highly successful by that time. Additionally, IREN has already issued ~40 million new shares (a ~20% increase in share count) in December 2025 to retire its prior notes ([9]). Further equity raises are possible, especially if additional capital is needed for expansion or if opportunistic M&A arises. This potential dilution is a risk to current shareholders – their stake in the company could be reduced if new shares are continually issued to fund growth.
– Corporate Governance & Past Controversies: IREN’s governance structure raises some flags. The company has a dual-class share structure – two Class B shares held by the co-founders give them about 44.5% of total voting power ([7]). These B shares carry 15 votes per share (versus one vote for ordinary shares), effectively allowing the founders (brothers Daniel and William Roberts, who serve as co-CEOs) to maintain control over major decisions ([7]). This concentration of control will persist until at least 2033, when the B shares are scheduled to be redeemed, and may not always align with minority shareholder interests. Another red flag is IREN’s past handling of debt obligations in its mining business. In late 2022, as Bitcoin prices plunged, IREN defaulted on ~$108 million of loans tied to mining hardware, which were held in special-purpose subsidiaries ([7]) ([7]). These loans were non-recourse to the parent, so IREN effectively walked away from the debt, allowing the lender (NYDIG) to seize about 3.6 EH/s worth of mining rigs that served as collateral ([7]) ([7]). While this move was legally allowed and may have been financially prudent (it freed IREN from an unprofitable obligation), it sparked legal disputes and a securities class action. A court battle ensued over whether certain fund transfers were fraudulent conveyances, though IREN ultimately prevailed on appeal in 2024 ([7]). The incident highlights management’s willingness to take an aggressive stance in tough situations, which cuts both ways: it shows financial discipline, but also might raise concerns about reputation and creditor relationships. Investors should monitor if any legacy legal or regulatory issues linger from the crypto-mining days. Finally, as a foreign issuer (Australia-based) listed in the U.S., IREN has some differences in reporting (e.g. IFRS accounting) and will transition to U.S. domestic issuer status by FY2026, which could change its disclosure or tax treatment slightly. None of these are deal-breakers, but they underscore that IREN is not a traditional blue-chip – it carries governance complexities and a short operating history as a public company (IPO’d in late 2021).
In sum, IREN’s risks center on successful execution of a massive expansion, reliance on one key customer, evolving competitive/market dynamics, and financial structuring choices. The upside opportunity is clearly significant, but so are the execution challenges in this nascent industry.
Open Questions & Outlook
Looking ahead, several open questions remain about IREN’s trajectory and the sustainability of its growth:
– Can IREN fully fund its expansion without further dilution or debt? The current capital raised plus Microsoft’s prepayment give IREN a war chest, but likely not enough to cover all planned capex. Rough estimates indicate a shortfall of around $1.5–2 billion for the GPU purchases and new data centers. Will operating cash flow ramp quickly enough to bridge this gap? Or should investors expect additional financing rounds in 2026–2027 ([3]) ([6])? The terms of any future financing (debt covenants, interest cost, etc.) could impact IREN’s flexibility and risk profile ([6]). This is closely tied to execution – meeting deployment milestones could unlock customer cash flows to reinvest. Management has navigated financing well so far, but the capital intensity of the AI cloud build-out remains a key watch item.
– How much of its 3 GW capacity will IREN actually utilize (and when)? The company has secured an impressive power pipeline, but converting megawatts to revenue depends on customer demand. Microsoft’s contract covers ~200 MW initially ([3]) – will Microsoft exercise options or expand usage to fill the rest of the 750 MW Texas campus? IREN also has another ~2 GW planned at the Sweetwater sites aiming for late 2027 energization ([6]). It is actively in talks with other “global AI and cloud firms” to monetize this capacity ([6]). But these are effectively speculative builds until contracts are signed. The exact GPU count and utilization rates for Microsoft are not disclosed (it’s stated that IREN aims for >100k GPUs across its sites, but not how many Microsoft will take) ([1]). An open question is whether Microsoft – or other anchor tenants – will commit to additional tranches beyond the initial 5-year term. Utilization risk looms beyond the contracted portion: if by 2027–2028 IREN has built ~2–3 GW and demand saturates, it could face idle capacity. Conversely, if AI demand continues exploding, IREN might find itself expanding even further or being acquisition bait for larger players. Investors will be keen to see new customer wins announced for the extra capacity (for instance, deals with other hyperscalers or government/research HPC contracts).
– What is the long-term relationship with Microsoft? The deal with Microsoft is groundbreaking, but also raises questions. Microsoft has invested in multiple providers (and even considered buying some). Is Microsoft simply using IREN as a stopgap until it can build more of its own datacenters? Or could this partnership deepen, with Microsoft possibly extending the contract or even taking an equity stake in IREN’s AI cloud business? The contract’s 20% prepayment shows commitment, but the remaining 80% likely depends on IREN meeting service performance and uptime. Any hiccups in delivery could strain the relationship. Additionally, since OpenAI (in which Microsoft holds a large stake) is a major consumer of Microsoft’s cloud, indirectly IREN may be serving OpenAI workloads. How that triangle evolves (especially given recent reorganizations at OpenAI) might affect IREN’s volume. In essence, will Microsoft be a recurring, renewing customer after 5 years, or is this contract a one-off boost? The answer will determine whether IREN has a stable base or needs to constantly replace a large chunk of revenue.
– How will IREN manage its legacy Bitcoin segment? Currently, IREN is still mining some Bitcoin (it had ~23,000 ASIC miners, some of which are still operating) ([1]). Mining revenue helped fund the company historically but is becoming negligible (and post-2024 halving, mining economics are tougher). The company plans to fully repurpose its mining facilities to AI by 2026 ([2]). The open question is whether this transition can be achieved without further losses or write-downs. Will IREN attempt to sell off remaining mining rigs to recover value, or simply run them until unprofitable and shut them down? Thus far, IREN has been methodical – e.g. it funded new GPUs partly by selling older Bitcoins and using cash on hand ([7]). As crypto markets fluctuate, a surprise spike in Bitcoin could actually make mining temporarily lucrative – would IREN seize that opportunity or stay focused on AI? The final exit from mining will mark the end of an era for IREN, and it will be interesting to see if any one-time gains or costs result from disposing of mining assets.
– Will shareholder returns become a priority in the future? Right now, every signal from IREN is about growth, not returns. But assume by 2027 IREN has a steady stream of AI-cloud cash flow – will it initiate a dividend or buyback? The company’s early mention of possible “investor distributions” in 2025 (which didn’t materialize) shows that capital return has been contemplated ([8]). Once major capex winds down and if free cash flow turns strongly positive, management might weigh returning some cash vs. pursuing the next expansion phase. The dual-class structure means the founders have outsized say – their preferences (reinvest vs. reward shareholders) will drive this. Additionally, could IREN spin off or REIT-ify its data center assets for tax efficiency? Unlikely in the near term, but as the business matures, alternative corporate structures or partnerships (like joint ventures with infrastructure funds) might be explored. Investors will be watching for any hints of a long-term capital allocation shift from pure growth to a balance of growth and yield.
– Endgame and Sustainability: A broader question is what the “endgame” is for IREN. If it successfully scales to several gigawatts and proves its model, does it remain independent or get acquired by a larger entity (e.g. an established cloud provider, a big data-center REIT, or an industrial conglomerate)? Its current ~$12B valuation might deter many buyers, but a strategic player might see value in owning a turnkey AI cloud platform. Alternatively, can IREN outgrow the need for a savior and become a standalone major player in cloud services? The sustainability of its competitive advantage – cheap renewable power plus vertical integration in GPUs – will be tested. Over time, others could replicate the model. IREN’s ability to constantly innovate (e.g. adopt new AI chips, optimize cooling, possibly offer higher-level cloud services beyond raw compute) will decide if it becomes a long-term leader or fades after the initial AI gold rush.
In conclusion, IREN offers a high-risk, high-reward profile. The Microsoft-backed growth spurt has dramatically accelerated its timeline to scale, making it one of the most intriguing stories at the intersection of crypto, cloud, and AI. The company’s next few quarters will be crucial. Investors should monitor execution on build-outs, additional contract wins, and how management navigates capital needs. If IREN delivers on its promises, it could emerge as a new kind of data center powerhouse riding the AI wave. If not, the fallback scenario is less clear given the specialized assets and debt load. The Microsoft deal has lit the fuse on IREN’s 2 GW+ growth plan – now the market will see if this ambitious bet pays off in lasting shareholder value or not. The coming 1–2 years (through 2026) will likely answer many of these open questions and set IREN’s course for the long term.
Sources:
1. DataCenterDynamics – “Microsoft signs $9.7bn cloud capacity deal with IREN”, Oct 31, 2025 ([1]) ([1])
2. GlobeNewswire (IREN Press Release) – “IREN Reports Q1 FY26 Results…Targeting $3.4bn AI Cloud ARR by End of 2026”, Nov 6, 2025 ([2]) ([2])
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5. Investing.com – “IREN closes $2.3 billion convertible notes offering, repurchases existing debt”, Dec 8, 2025 ([9]) ([9])
6. SEC Form 20-F – IREN Limited annual report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 ([7]) ([7])
7. GlobeNewswire (IREN Press Release) – “IREN Closes $1.0 Billion Convertible Notes Offering”, Oct 14, 2025 ([10]) ([10])
8. GlobeNewswire (IREN Press Release) – “IREN Closes $2.3 Billion Convertible Notes Offering and Repurchase of Existing Notes”, Dec 8, 2025 ([9]) ([9])
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10. MarketScreener/Press – “IREN Secures 2.75GW for Data Centers in West Texas…”, Mar 17, 2025 ([5]) ([6])
11. GlobeNewswire (IREN Press Release) – “Iris Energy purchases NVIDIA H100 GPUs to target generative AI”, Aug 29, 2023 ([12])
12. LinkedIn (H. Argyle) – “IREN’s $9.7B deal with Microsoft boosts AI capacity”, Nov 2025 ([11])
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14. SEC Form 6-K – Note on Non-Recourse SPVs and default (NYDIG financing), Nov 2022 ([7]) ([7])
15. GlobeNewswire (IREN Press Release) – “IREN to Release Q1 FY26 Results on Nov 6, 2025”, Oct 23, 2025 ([8])
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