Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM) said today it will acquire German AI infrastructure firm Northern Data in an all‑stock transaction valued at roughly $767 million, unveiled two new commercial commitments from Tether worth up to $250 million, and released mixed Q3 2025 results. Shares initially jumped in early trading.
What Rumble announced today
- All‑stock acquisition of Northern Data. Rumble signed a business combination agreement to launch a voluntary public exchange offer at 2.0281 RUM Class A shares per Northern Data share, implying ~$767 million for Northern Data based on recent prices. Closing is targeted for Q2 2026, after which Northern Data plans to delist. Rumble says the deal would add ~22,400 Nvidia GPUs (including ~20.4k H100s and 2k H200s) and a globally distributed data‑center footprint to its Rumble Cloud unit. An additional cash consideration of up to $200 million may be payable if Northern Data completes a sale of its Corpus Christi, Texas site before closing. 1
- Pricing context & reaction. The exchange ratio is lower than Rumble’s August approach (2.319:1), and Reuters reported RUM shares were up more than 25% pre‑market after the announcement. Northern Data shares also surged in Europe. 2
- Tether commercial commitments. In tandem, Tether agreed to purchase up to $150 million of GPU services from the combined business over two years (effective upon deal close) and separately committed $100 million of advertising spend on Rumble over 2026–2027 ($50M per year). Tether is also expected to serve as an anchor customer for the combined AI infrastructure. 3
Why it matters: The package signals Rumble’s pivot from a pure video platform toward AI and cloud infrastructure, aiming to control compute supply, reduce dependence on third‑party hyperscalers, and open new B2B revenue streams.
Deal terms at a glance
- Consideration: 2.0281 new RUM shares per Northern Data share (all‑stock). 2
- Conditional cash: Up to $200M if Northern Data sells its Corpus Christi asset before close. 1
- Assets acquired: ~22.4k Nvidia GPUs plus owned/co‑located data centers (e.g., a Georgia site targeting up to ~180MW). 1
- Timeline: Offer/acceptance and closing planned for Q2 2026; Northern Data intends to delist post‑closing. 1
- Additional note: Reuters also reported $200M in tax liability support as part of the package. (Rumble’s press materials emphasize the contingent cash tied to the Corpus Christi sale.) 2
Q3 2025 results: revenue soft, losses narrower
Rumble’s Q3 revenue came in at $24.8 million (‑1% YoY), with a GAAP net loss of $16.3 million (‑$0.06 per share), an improvement from a $31.5 million loss a year ago. MAUs were 47 million (down from 51 million in Q2), while ARPU rose 7% QoQ to $0.45 as subscription and licensing offset weaker ads. Liquidity totaled $293.8 million (including ~210.82 BTC). 4
Market outlets characterized the print as a revenue miss versus consensus and noted the stock rally amid the AI news. 5
Stock reaction
- Intraday: As of early afternoon (13:54 UTC), RUM traded around $5.89 (see live chart above). Pre‑market moves topped 25% on the headlines, according to Reuters; Barron’s cited an early surge to ~$7.40. Price action is volatile as details circulate. 2
Strategic take: from creator video to AI compute
Rumble has been developing Rumble Cloud; today’s agreement would instantly scale that effort with one of Europe’s largest GPU estates and new data‑center capacity. The Tether commitments add early contracted demand and ad dollars, potentially smoothing the post‑close revenue mix. Management framed the initiative as building a “Freedom‑First” tech stack spanning video, payments (Rumble Wallet), AI agents, and more. 1
Risks & what to watch next
- Closing conditions & timing: The exchange offer is subject to customary approvals and an independent investigation into VAT‑related allegations at Northern Data tied to the offer documentation; the Q2 2026 closing target could slip if conditions aren’t met. 1
- Execution: Integrating GPUs/data centers and ramping external customers will test Rumble’s operating capacity; Q3 showed pressure on ad revenue and user trends heading into year‑end. 4
- Offer mechanics: Northern Data shareholders must tender; on completion, they are expected to own ~30.4% of Rumble. Tether is positioned as an anchor customer at closing. 2
- Investor communications: Rumble held an investor update at 9:00 a.m. ET today and posted an updated investor presentation on its IR site. 1
Key numbers (Nov. 10, 2025)
- Deal value: ~$767M all‑stock; 2.0281 RUM shares per ND share; up to $200M additional cash contingent on asset sale. 1
- Compute: ~22.4k Nvidia GPUs transferred on completion. 1
- Tether:Up to $150M GPU services (post‑close) + $100M ad spend over 2026–2027. 3
- Q3 2025:$24.8M revenue; ‑$0.06 EPS; 47M MAUs; $0.45 ARPU; $293.8M liquidity incl. ~210.82 BTC. 4
Sources & further reading
- Rumble press releases (Nov. 10, 2025): Q3 results; Northern Data agreement; Tether ad & GPU‑services commitments. 4
- Reuters: “Rumble to buy German AI firm Northern Data for about $767 million, shares soar” (Nov. 10, 2025). 2
- SEC filing: Rumble Form 8‑K referencing the Q3 release (Nov. 10, 2025). 6
- Barron’s roundup on stock reaction and deal terms (Nov. 10, 2025). 7
Editorial note: This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
