BIT Mining Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter ended June 30, 2021
BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) reported its unaudited financial results for Q2 2021, showing a remarkable net revenue of RMB2,873.9 million (US$445.1 million), up significantly from RMB19.6 million in Q1 2021. The revenue growth is primarily attributed to its mining pool business, now responsible for 95% of total revenues. The company incurred an operating loss of RMB101.3 million (US$15.7 million), primarily due to cryptocurrency impairments and disposals. As of June 30, 2021, BIT Mining held cryptocurrency assets valued at RMB410.8 million (US$63.6 million).
- Net revenues surged to RMB2,873.9 million (US$445.1 million) from RMB19.6 million in Q1 2021.
- Mining pool business contributed RMB2,729.9 million (US$422.8 million), making up 95% of total revenues.
- Non-GAAP net income of RMB9.8 million (US$1.5 million), a significant improvement from previous losses.
- Operating loss increased to RMB101.3 million (US$15.7 million) from RMB16.5 million in Q1 2021.
- Impairment of cryptocurrencies reached RMB57.3 million (US$8.9 million) due to falling market prices.
- Net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies amounted to RMB55.6 million (US$8.6 million) related to decreasing market prices.
HONG KONG, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) ("BIT Mining," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our company"), a leading cryptocurrency mining enterprise, today reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Cryptocurrency Business Progress
BIT Mining has completed the transition of its business to an enterprise that covers cryptocurrency mining, data center operation and mining pool.
The Company has commenced ethereum mining operations outside of mainland China, with a theoretical maximum total hash rate capacity of 600 GH/s deployed as of today. Based on the entire ethereum hash rate and ethereum price[1] of US
As of today, the theoretical maximum total hash rate capacity of bitcoin mining machines of the Company is approximately 1,425.3 PH/s. The Company has adopted a development strategy to focus on expanding its cryptocurrency mining operations globally. As of today, we have delivered 7,849 bitcoin mining machines with a total hash rate capacity of 292.7 PH/s to Kazakhstan, of which 3,293 bitcoin mining machines, with a total hash rate capacity of 121.0 PH/s, have been deployed at data centers in Kazakhstan and 4,556 bitcoin mining machines are waiting to be deployed. For the second quarter of 2021, we produced 186 bitcoins from cryptocurrency mining business, and recognized revenue of approximately US
In terms of data center business, the Company has announced that it has entered into several term sheets to invest in cryptocurrency mining data centers globally, in May and June 2021. On June 21, 2021, we announced that two big data centers have suspended their operations according to the written notice from State Grid Sichuan Ganzi Electric Power Co., Ltd.. Data centers in Sichuan recognized revenue of approximately US
On April 15, 2021, we completed our acquisition of the entire mining pool business of Bitdeer Technologies Holding Company operated under BTC.com, including the domain name BTC.com and the cryptocurrency wallet of BTC.com. As a leading multi-currency comprehensive service mining pool, the total hash rate capacity of BTC.com accounts for about
Removal of VIE Structure and Disposal of Chinese Lottery Business
We have previously conducted our lottery business in China through a series of contractual arrangements with the lottery business related VIEs. In July 2021, the Company announced its decision to dispose of its Chinese lottery related business and the Company terminated all of its lottery business related VIE contracts. The lottery business-related VIE subsidiaries will be deconsolidated and their financial results will no longer be included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in the third quarter of this year as a result of eliminating the VIE structure.
[1] The Ethereum price is based on the price on August 17, 2021, at UTC 0:00, published on https://coinmarket.com. |
Second Quarter 2021 Highlights
- Net revenues were RMB2,873.9 million (US
$445.1 million ) in the second quarter of 2021, representing a sharp increase of RMB2,854.3 million from RMB19.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, and a sharp increase of RMB2,870.3 million from RMB3.6 million for the second quarter of 2020. Net revenues during the second quarter of 2021 primarily consisted of RMB2,729.9 million (US$422.8 million ) in revenue contribution from our mining pool business that we consolidated from April 15, 2021, which accounted for95.0% of total net revenues. - Operating loss was RMB101.3 million (US
$15.7 million ) in the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of RMB84.8 million from RMB16.5 million for the first quarter of 2021, and an increase of RMB49.0 million from RMB52.3 million for the second quarter of 2020. The increase of operating loss is mainly due to the impairment of cryptocurrencies and net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies. - Non-GAAP operating income[2] was RMB6.4 million (US
$1.0 million ) in the second quarter of 2021, as compared with non-GAAP operating loss of RMB16.2 million for the first quarter of 2021, and non-GAAP operating loss of RMB33.7 million for the second quarter of 2020. - Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was RMB97.9 million (US
$15.2 million ) in the second quarter of 2021, as compared with net income attributable to BIT Mining of RMB13.2 million for the first quarter of 2021, and net loss attributable to BIT Mining of RMB86.3 million for the second quarter of 2020. - Non-GAAP net income[2] attributable to BIT Mining was RMB9.8 million (US
$1.5 million ) in the second quarter of 2021, as compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of RMB22.8 million for the first quarter of 2021, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of RMB34.0 million for the second quarter of 2020. - Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to BIT Mining Limited for the second quarter of 2021 were RMB1.64 (US
$0.25) . - Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to BIT Mining Limited for the second quarter of 2021 were RMB0.16 (US
$0.03) .
[2] Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-term investments, impairment of cryptocurrencies, net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies, changes in fair value of derivative instrument, gain on previously-held equity interest and deferred tax benefit relating to valuation allowance. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in the table at the end of this release. |
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues were RMB2,873.9 million (US
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses were RMB2,866.1 million (US
Cost of revenue was RMB2,810.5 million (US
Sales and marketing expenses were RMB3.4 million (US
General and administrative expenses were RMB45.9 million (US
Service development expenses were RMB6.4 million (US
Net Loss on Disposal of Cryptocurrencies
Net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies was RMB 55.6 million (US
Impairment of Cryptocurrencies
Impairment of cryptocurrencies was RMB57.3 million (US
Operating Loss
Operating loss was RMB101.3 million (US
Non-GAAP operating income was RMB6.4 million (US
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to BIT Mining
Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was RMB97.9 million (US
Non-GAAP net income attributable to BIT Mining was RMB9.8 million (US
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB65.4 million (US
Cryptocurrency Assets
As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cryptocurrency assets of RMB410.8 million (US
[3] Restricted cash represent: (i) deposits in merchant banks for mortgage loans and with special purpose use for general offer for our acquisition of a controlling stake in Loto Interactive, (ii) deposits in merchant banks yet to be withdrawn, and (iii) government grants received but pending final clearance. |
About BIT Mining Limited
BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading cryptocurrency mining company, with a long-term strategy to create value across the cryptocurrency industry. Its business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pool, and data center operation. The Company owns the entire mining pool business operated under BTC.com, including the domain name BTC.com and the cryptocurrency wallet of BTC.com. The Company has also entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 7-nanometer cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, Bee Computing (HK) Limited, to complete its vertical integration with its supply chain, increase its self-sufficiency while also strengthening its competitive position.
Currency Convenience Translation
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the exchange rate of RMB6.4566 to US
Safe Harbor Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "target", "going forward", "outlook" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company's financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, which are adjusted from results based on U.S. GAAP to exclude share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-term investments, impairment of cryptocurrencies, net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies, changes in fair value of derivative instrument, gain on previously-held equity interest and deferred tax benefit relating to valuation allowance in the Company's consolidated affiliated entities. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in table at the end of this release, which provide more details on the non-GAAP financial measures.
Non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of the Company's continuing operations and prospects for the future. Non-GAAP financial information should not be considered a substitute for or superior to U.S. GAAP results. In addition, calculations of this non-GAAP financial information may be different from calculations used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
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December 31, | June 30, | June 30, | ||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||
Audited | Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 308,676 | 65,396 | 10,129 | |
Restricted cash | 3,829 | 284,656 | 44,088 | |
Accounts receivable | - | 20,943 | 3,244 | |
Amounts due from related parties | 368 | 808 | 125 | |
Prepayments and other current assets | 22,980 | 96,547 | 14,953 | |
Cryptocurrency assets | - | 410,792 | 63,624 | |
Total current assets | 335,853 | 879,142 | 136,163 | |
Non-current assets: | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 19,779 | 343,236 | 53,160 | |
Intangible assets, net | 2,398 | 377,367 | 58,447 | |
Deposits | 1,480 | 26,018 | 4,030 | |
Long-term investments | 99,972 | 64,030 | 9,917 | |
Right-of-use assets | 9,327 | 11,329 | 1,755 | |
Goodwill | - | 173,486 | 26,870 | |
Other non-current assets | 1,664 | 144,958 | 22,451 | |
Total non-current assets | 134,620 | 1,140,424 | 176,630 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 470,473 | 2,019,566 | 312,793 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Short term loans | - | 136,299 | 21,110 | |
Accounts payable | - | 384,349 | 59,528 | |
Cryptocurrency assets borrowings | - | 38,508 | 5,964 | |
Amounts due to related parties | - | 2,491 | 386 | |
Accrued payroll and welfare payable | 13,401 | 2,898 | 449 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 55,960 | 183,422 | 28,410 | |
Income tax payable | 549 | 5,695 | 882 | |
Operating lease liabilities - current | 3,710 | 6,360 | 985 | |
Total current liabilities | 73,620 | 760,022 | 117,714 | |
Non-current liabilities: | ||||
Long-term payables | 526 | 406 | 63 | |
Operating lease liabilities - non-current | 5,807 | 6,257 | 969 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 6,333 | 6,663 | 1,032 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 79,953 | 766,685 | 118,746 | |
Shareholders' Equity: | ||||
Class A ordinary shares, par value US | 151 | 207 | 32 | |
Class A preference shares, par value | - | - | - | |
Class B ordinary shares, par value US | - | - | - | |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,602,883 | 3,428,963 | 531,079 | |
Treasury shares | (143,780) | (143,780) | (22,269) | |
Accumulated deficit and statutory reserve | (2,183,918) | (2,268,676) | (351,373) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 128,441 | 139,227 | 21,564 | |
Total BIT Mining Limited shareholders' equity | 403,777 | 1,155,941 | 179,033 | |
Noncontrolling interests | (13,257) | 96,940 | 15,014 | |
Total shareholders' equity | 390,520 | 1,252,881 | 194,047 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' | 470,473 | 2,019,566 | 312,793 |
BIT Mining Limited | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | ||||||||
Net Revenues | 3,648 | 19,559 | 2,873,919 | 445,113 | 6,712 | 2,893,478 | 448,143 | |||||||
Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | (4,616) | (8,451) | (2,810,450) | (435,283) | (8,600) | (2,818,901) | (436,592) | |||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (4,998) | (2,492) | (3,417) | (529) | (8,040) | (5,909) | (915) | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | (35,373) | (22,645) | (45,856) | (7,102) | (65,249) | (68,501) | (10,609) | |||||||
Service development expenses | (10,070) | (2,749) | (6,415) | (994) | (17,216) | (9,164) | (1,419) | |||||||
Total operating costs and expenses | (55,057) | (36,337) | (2,866,138) | (443,908) | (99,105) | (2,902,475) | (449,535) | |||||||
Other operating income | 453 | 561 | 579 | 90 | 4,544 | 1,140 | 177 | |||||||
Government grant | 172 | 69 | 52 | 8 | 341 | 121 | 19 | |||||||
Other operating expenses | (1,553) | (309) | (2,190) | (339) | (1,606) | (2,499) | (387) | |||||||
Net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies | - | - | (55,618) | (8,614) | - | (55,618) | (8,614) | |||||||
Impairment of cryptocurrencies | - | - | (57,331) | (8,879) | - | (57,331) | (8,879) | |||||||
Changes in fair value of derivative instrument | - | - | 5,409 | 838 | - | 5,409 | 838 | |||||||
Operating loss from continuing operations | (52,337) | (16,457) | (101,318) | (15,691) | (89,114) | (117,775) | (18,238) | |||||||
Other income, net | 1,116 | 312 | 2,609 | 404 | 741 | 2,921 | 452 | |||||||
Interest income | 2,554 | 499 | 137 | 21 | 4,945 | 636 | 99 | |||||||
Interest expense | - | (792) | (3,975) | (616) | - | (4,767) | (738) | |||||||
Loss from equity method investments | (2,769) | (7,044) | (1,728) | (268) | (7,980) | (8,772) | (1,359) | |||||||
Gain on previously held equity interest | - | 36,142 | - | - | 36,142 | 5,598 | ||||||||
Impairment of long-term investments | (33,706) | - | - | - | (33,706) | - | - | |||||||
Gain from disposal of a subsidiary | - | 211 | 1,016 | 157 | - | 1,227 | 190 | |||||||
(Loss) income before income tax | (85,142) | 12,871 | (103,259) | (15,993) | (125,114) | (90,388) | (13,996) | |||||||
Income tax benefit | 60 | - | - | - | 3,653 | - | - | |||||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | (85,082) | 12,871 | (103,259) | (15,993) | (121,461) | (90,388) | (13,996) | |||||||
Net (loss) income | (85,082) | 12,871 | (103,259) | (15,993) | (121,461) | (90,388) | (13,996) | |||||||
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,236 | (291) | (5,339) | (827) | 1,685 | (5,630) | (872) | |||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to BIT Mining Limited | (86,318) | 13,162 | (97,920) | (15,166) | (123,146) | (84,758) | (13,124) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of an equity method | 436 | - | - | - | (1,973) | - | - | |||||||
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain | (415) | 7,634 | 3,114 | 482 | 3,689 | 10,748 | 1,665 | |||||||
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 21 | 7,634 | 3,114 | 482 | 1,716 | 10,748 | 1,665 | |||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | (85,061) | 20,505 | (100,145) | (15,511) | (119,745) | (79,640) | (12,331) | |||||||
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling | 1,236 | (291) | (5,377) | (833) | 1,685 | (5,668) | (878) | |||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to BIT Mining Limited | (86,297) | 20,796 | (94,768) | (14,678) | (121,430) | (73,972) | (11,453) | |||||||
Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 430,009,704 | 487,551,175 | 596,995,942 | 596,995,942 | 430,005,930 | 542,881,582 | 542,881,582 | |||||||
Diluted | 430,009,704 | 498,573,411 | 596,995,942 | 596,995,942 | 430,005,930 | 542,881,582 | 542,881,582 | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per share attributable to BIT Mining Limited- | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (0.20) | 0.03 | (0.16) | (0.03) | (0.29) | (0.16) | (0.02) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per ADS* attributable to BIT Mining Limited- | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (2.01) | 0.27 | (1.64) | (0.25) | (2.86) | (1.56) | (0.24) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per share attributable to BIT Mining Limited- | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (0.20) | 0.03 | (0.16) | (0.03) | (0.29) | (0.16) | (0.02) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per ADS* attributable to BIT Mining Limited- | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (2.01) | 0.26 | (1.64) | (0.25) | (2.86) | (1.56) | (0.24) | |||||||
* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents ten Class A ordinary shares of the Company. | ||||||||||||||
Numerator adjustment for net loss attributable to 500.com Limited |
BIT Mining Limited | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | ||||||||
Operating loss from continuing operations | (52,337) | (16,457) | (101,318) | (15,691) | (89,114) | (117,775) | (18,238) | |||||||
Adjustment for share-based compensation | 18,649 | 212 | 187 | 29 | 23,752 | 399 | 62 | |||||||
Adjustment for impairment of cryptocurrencies | - | - | 57,331 | 8,879 | - | 57,331 | 8,879 | |||||||
Adjustment for net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies | - | - | 55,618 | 8,614 | - | 55,618 | 8,614 | |||||||
Adjustment for changes in fair value of derivative instrument | - | - | (5,409) | (838) | - | (5,409) | (838) | |||||||
Adjusted operating (loss) income from continuing operations (non-GAAP) | (33,688) | (16,245) | 6,409 | 993 | (65,362) | (9,836) | (1,521) | |||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to BIT Mining Limited | (86,318) | 13,162 | (97,920) | (15,166) | (123,146) | (84,758) | (13,124) | |||||||
Adjustment for share-based compensation | 18,649 | 212 | 187 | 29 | 23,752 | 399 | 62 | |||||||
Adjustment for Impairment of long-term investments | 33,706 | - | - | - | 33,706 | - | - | |||||||
Adjustment for deferred tax benefit relating to valuation allowance | (60) | - | - | - | (3,659) | - | - | |||||||
Adjustment for gain on previously held equity interest | - | (36,142) | - | - | - | (36,142) | (5,598) | |||||||
Adjustment for impairment of cyptocurrencies | - | - | 57,331 | 8,879 | - | 57,331 | 8,879 | |||||||
Adjustment for net loss on disposal of cryptocurrencies | - | - | 55,618 | 8,614 | - | 55,618 | 8,614 | |||||||
Adjustment for changes in fair value of derivative instrument | - | - | (5,409) | (838) | - | (5,409) | (838) | |||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to BIT Mining Limited (non-GAAP) | (34,023) | (22,768) | 9,807 | 1,518 | (69,347) | (12,961) | (2,005) | |||||||
Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 430,009,704 | 487,551,175 | 596,995,942 | 596,995,942 | 430,005,930 | 542,881,582 | 542,881,582 | |||||||
Diluted | 430,009,704 | 498,573,411 | 599,477,107 | 599,477,107 | 430,005,930 | 542,881,582 | 542,881,582 | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per share attributable to BIT Mining Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (0.08) | (0.05) | 0.02 | 0.003 | (0.16) | (0.02) | (0.004) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per ADS* attributable to BIT Mining Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (0.79) | (0.47) | 0.16 | 0.03 | (1.61) | (0.24) | (0.04) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per share attributable to BIT Mining Limited (non-GAAP)-Diluted | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (0.08) | (0.05) | 0.02 | 0.003 | (0.16) | (0.02) | (0.004) | |||||||
(Losses) earnings per ADS* attributable to BIT Mining Limited (non-GAAP)-Diluted | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (0.79) | (0.46) | 0.16 | 0.03 | (1.61) | (0.24) | (0.04) | |||||||
* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents ten Class A ordinary shares of the Company. | ||||||||||||||
Numerator adjustment for net loss attributable to BIT Mining Limited |
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