Toby Neugebauer, co-founder and largest shareholder of Fermi (NASDAQ: FRMI), is calling for a special shareholder meeting to elect a new board majority. He argues that the company should explore strategic alternatives for Project Matador alongside its current tenant strategy, suggesting a dual-track process to evaluate market options before value is lost. Neugebauer does not seek to return as CEO but aims to ensure that shareholders can influence the company’s future direction.
Neugebauer highlighted four major risks as Project Matador moves into construction: leasing price risk, financing risk, dilution risk, and counterparty risk. He emphasized the need for a review of all options to mitigate these risks and noted the existence of approximately 30 potential buyers across various categories, including hyperscalers and private equity funds. Engagement with potential strategic partners is already underway.
If the shareholder meeting is held by June 30, Neugebauer believes the company could identify a new owner by August 1, providing a timeline of around 75 days from the initial call. He asserts that Project Matador has the potential to be one of the most capital-intensive projects globally and is crucial for addressing growing AI compute demands.
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