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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 17 June 2026•Updated 18 June 2026•
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RUM Group Shares Rally as Northern Data Acquisition Officially Closes

Key Facts

1Rumble announced the closing of the acquisition of Northern Data AG, a leading provider of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
2The acquisition provides Rumble with immediate access to roughly 22,000 high-end NVIDIA GPUs and over 200 MW of unmonetized energy capacity.
3Northern Data increased its full-year revenue outlook by approximately 30%, expecting a range of 170 to 190 million Euros.

In a definitive move toward AI infrastructure dominance, Rumble has officially closed its acquisition of Northern Data AG. According to reports, the company's shares have commenced trading under the new corporate identity, RUM Group Inc, with the stock price reacting positively to the finalization of the deal. This closure marks the formal transition of the entity from a video platform into a specialized provider of high-performance computing and AI services.

The finalized merger allows RUM Group to fully integrate and leverage its fleet of 22,000 NVIDIA GPUs, positioning it as a significant player in the cloud infrastructure space. For context, industry peers AMD and INTC stood at $507.29 and $117.05 respectively per market data (close June 16, 2026). The group now focuses on monetizing the 200 MW of power capacity acquired through this transaction to fuel its AI business unit.

Investors should monitor NVDA, which traded at $205.915 on June 17, 2026, as it remains the critical hardware backbone for RUM Group's operations. Looking forward, upcoming global inflation data and European interest rate decisions in the economic calendar will be vital catalysts for assessing the group's long-term operational and financing costs following the merger.