Bitdeer Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024 and Operational Update
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) reported its unaudited financial results for Q1 2024 with total revenue of $119.5 million, net income of $0.6 million, adjusted profit of $8.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $26.0 million. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $118.5 million. The company saw growth in revenue, mined 911 Bitcoins, and is expanding its hash rate and mining facilities. Bitdeer remains focused on business growth and efficiency.
Increased total revenue of $119.5 million in Q1 2024 compared to $72.6 million in Q1 2023.
Net income of $0.6 million in Q1 2024, showing improvement from a net loss of $9.5 million in Q1 2023.
Adjusted profit increased to $8.4 million in Q1 2024 from $2.8 million in Q1 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA grew to $26.0 million in Q1 2024 from $18.5 million in Q1 2023.
Steady progress in expanding hash rate and manufacturing SEALMINER A1 rigs.
Continued development of next-gen mining rigs for greater efficiency.
Construction of Jigmeling datacenter in Bhutan and plans to expand mining facilities in 2025.
Focus on reducing energy costs and securing favorable electricity prices.
Operating expenses increased to $37.8 million in Q1 2024 from $24.7 million in Q1 2023.
Research and development expenses rose due to a one-off incremental expense related to the SEAL01 chip.
Gross margin was 28.6% in Q1 2024, indicating a slight decrease from 18.6% in Q1 2023.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $118.5 million from $144.7 million in the previous quarter.
Insights
Reviewing the financial performance of Bitdeer Technologies Group reveals a notable uptick in revenue and a turnaround from a net loss to a modest net profit. The 64.6% increase in total revenue year-over-year and the transition from a
However, the report highlights a substantial one-off expense of
The successful mining of 911 Bitcoins and a strategic plan to expand hash rate capacity by approximately 3.4 EH/s by year-end are positive indicators for future performance. However, the cryptocurrency market's volatility and regulatory uncertainties remain risk factors that could impact the company's future revenue and profitability.
Bitdeer's aggressive capacity expansion with new datacenters and the development of second-generation mining rigs positions the company as a forward-thinking player in the blockchain and high-performance computing industry. The expected efficiencies from next-generation miners might give them a competitive edge in a market characterized by rapid technological advancements and increasing energy costs.
The secured electricity price of approximately $0.0425 per kWh in Bhutan demonstrates strategic energy management, which is a critical factor in mining profitability. The expansion in Norway, the United States and Bhutan, set to complete in 2025, represents substantial growth potential for the company, potentially increasing investor confidence in the company's long-term value proposition.
However, the success of Bitdeer's AI cloud service and other diversified business interests, including hosting and hash rate sharing, hinges on the company's capacity to innovate and adapt to market demands. The future performance of these services will be a significant determinant of the company's ability to sustain its growth trajectory.
The decision by Bitdeer to promptly convert the majority of mined cryptocurrencies into fiat currency showcases a risk-averse strategy to mitigate the impact of cryptocurrency market volatility on their financials. The robust increase in Bitcoin mining output and the advancement in proprietary technology, such as the SEAL01 chip and SEALMINER rigs, could appeal to investors interested in companies leveraging blockchain technology for growth.
Nevertheless, prospective investors should be aware of the inherent risks associated with cryptocurrency dependency. These risks include market fluctuations, regulatory changes and the potential for technological obsolescence. While the current outlook appears positive with the reported increase in Bitcoin production and the expansion of mining facilities, these factors must be weighed against the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency markets.
SINGAPORE, May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for blockchain and high-performance computing, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Q1 2024 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue was US
$119.5 million , compared to US$72.6 million in Q1 2023. - Net income was US
$0.6 million , compared to a net loss of US$9.5 million in Q1 2023. - Adjusted profit was US
$8.4 million , compared to US$2.8 million in Q1 2023. - Adjusted EBITDA was US
$26.0 million , compared to US$18.5 million in Q1 2023. - Cash and cash equivalents were US
$118.5 million as of March 31, 2024.
Linghui Kong, Chief Business Officer of Bitdeer, commented, “We sustained our growth momentum in the first quarter of 2024, as we increased our total revenue by
“In the meantime, we continue to develop our AI cloud service. The significant interest we are observing in the space reaffirms our confidence in its potential for growth. In terms of our infrastructure, construction of our Jigmeling datacenter in Bhutan started during the first quarter of 2024. Notably, we remain on track to complete expansion of our mining facilities in Norway, the United States, and Bhutan in 2025. In addition, we are actively working to further reduce our energy costs. We have already secured an electricity price of approximately
The majority of the Company’s revenue is derived from its three distinct business lines:
- Self-mining refers to cryptocurrency mining for the Company’s own account, which allows it to directly capture the high appreciation potential of cryptocurrency.
- Hash Rate Sharing currently primarily includes Cloud Hash Rate, in which the Company offers hash rate subscription plans and shares mining income with customers under certain arrangements.
- Hosting encompasses a one-stop mining machine hosting solution including deployment, maintenance, and management services for efficient cryptocurrency mining.
Financial Highlights
- Total revenue was US
$119.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$72.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to the increase in revenue generated from the Company’s self-mining business as a result of the increased self-mining hash rate and increased Bitcoin production, coupled with a higher average Bitcoin price during the period. The Company’s increased hosting capacity also led to an increase in revenue generated from hosting services. - Net income was US
$0.6 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of US$9.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Net income in the first quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by gross profit of US$34.1 million through the Company’s principal business and gain on disposal of cryptocurrencies of US$3.1 million , partially offset by operating expenses of US$37.8 million , which included a US$14.1 million one-off incremental development expense related to the SEAL01 chip. Net loss in the first quarter of 2023 was primarily driven by share-based payment expenses of US$12.3 million . - Adjusted profit was US
$8.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$2.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Adjusted profit/(loss) is a non-IFRS financial measure and is used by the Company as a supplemental measure to review and assess the Company’s operating performance and is defined as profit/(loss) adjusted to exclude share-based payment expenses under IFRS 2. - Adjusted EBITDA was US
$26.0 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to US$18.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure and is used by the Company as a supplemental measure to review and assess the Company’s operating performance and is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude share-based payment expenses under IFRS 2. - Cash and cash equivalents were US
$118.5 million as of March 31, 2024. - Total Borrowings were US
$22.7 million as of March 31, 2024.
Operational Highlights
| Metrics | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Total hash rate under management (EH/s) | 22.5 | 18.3 |
| - Proprietary hash rate | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| • Self-mining | 6.7 | 3.9 |
| • Cloud Hash Rate | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| - Hosting | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Mining machines under management | 226,000 | 196,000 |
| - Self-owned | 86,000 | 67,000 |
| - Hosted | 140,000 | 129,000 |
| Aggregate electrical capacity (MW) | 895 | 795 |
| Bitcoin mined (self-mining only) | 911 | 552 |
- Total hash rate under management, which consists of proprietary hash rate and hosting hash rate, was 22.5 EH/s as of March 31, 2024.
- Proprietary hash rate was 8.4 EH/s as of March 31, 2024, with 6.7 EH/s allocated to the Company’s self-mining business and 1.7 EH/s to its Cloud Hash Rate business.
- Hosting hash rate was 14.1 EH/s as of March 31, 2024.
- Self-mining business mined 911 Bitcoins in the first quarter of 2024, representing a
65.0% increase as compared to 552 Bitcoins in the first quarter of 2023, due to the increase in hash rate of the Company’s self-mining business. During the period, the Company promptly converted the majority of cryptocurrencies it obtained through business operations into fiat currency. - Mining machines under management was approximately 226,000 ASIC mining machines as of March 31, 2024.
- Self-owned mining machines for the Company’s self-mining business and Cloud Hash Rate business increased to approximately 86,000, primarily due to the launch of the mining datacenter in Bhutan.
- Hosted mining machines increased to approximately 140,000, primarily due to increased hosting hash rate contributed by new customers in the Company’s Texas and Norway datacenters.
- Aggregate electrical capacity was 895MW across six mining datacenters as of March 31, 2024, representing a
12.6% increase from 795MW as of March 31, 2023. The Company also has another 175MW in Norway, 221MW in Ohio, United States, and 500MW in Bhutan under construction as of March 31, 2024. The expansions to the Company’s mining facilities in Norway, the United States, and Bhutan are expected to be completed in 2025. - Total power usage was approximately 1,361,000 MWH across the Company’s six mining datacenters in the first quarter of 2024.
- Average cost of electricity was approximately US
$43 /MWH in the first quarter of 2024. - Average miner efficiency was 31.7 J/TH as of March 31, 2024.
Financial Results
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||
| (US$’000) | ||||||||
| Business lines | Self- mining | Cloud Hash Rate | General Hosting | Membership Hosting | ||||
| Revenue | 48,448 | 18,130 | 28,969 | 19,486 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||
| Including: | ||||||||
| - Electricity cost in operating mining machines | (26,244 | ) | (5,340 | ) | (14,001 | ) | (13,078 | ) |
| - Depreciation and share-based payment expenses | (8,666 | ) | (3,237 | ) | (3,013 | ) | (2,027 | ) |
| - Other cash costs | (2,715 | ) | (1,016 | ) | (1,623 | ) | (1,135 | ) |
| Total cost of revenue | (37,625 | ) | (9,593 | ) | (18,637 | ) | (16,240 | ) |
| Gross profit | 10,823 | 8,537 | 10,332 | 3,246 | ||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | ||||||||
| (US$’000) | ||||||||
| Business lines | Self- mining | Cloud Hash Rate | General Hosting | Membership Hosting | ||||
| Revenue | 13,150 | 18,016 | 22,144 | 16,487 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | ||||||||
| Including: | ||||||||
| - Electricity cost in operating mining machines | (7,266 | ) | (5,085 | ) | (10,239 | ) | (11,963 | ) |
| - Depreciation and share-based payment expenses | (4,285 | ) | (6,003 | ) | (3,846 | ) | (2,863 | ) |
| - Other cash costs | (1,111 | ) | (1,437 | ) | (1,779 | ) | (1,407 | ) |
| Total cost of revenue | (12,662 | ) | (12,525 | ) | (15,864 | ) | (16,233 | ) |
| Gross profit | 488 | 5,491 | 6,280 | 254 | ||||
Revenue
Total revenue was US
- Self-mining revenue was US
$48.4 million , compared to US$13.2 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to the increase in self-mining hash rate from the Company’s 100MW Gedu mining datacenter in Bhutan that entered into operations in the second half of 2023 and the higher average Bitcoin price in the period compared to the first quarter of 2023. - Cloud Hash Rate revenue was US
$18.1 million , which remained steady compared to US$18.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. - General Hosting revenue was US
$29.0 million , compared to US$22.1 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to a slight increase in the capacity of general hosting from new hosting customers and increased variable consideration in Bitcoin based on our customer’s mining rewards, with a higher average price compared to the first quarter of 2023. - Membership Hosting revenue was US
$19.5 million , compared to US$16.5 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to a slight increase in the capacity of membership hosting.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue was US
Gross Profit
Gross profit was US
Operating Expenses
The sum of below operating expenses in the first quarter of 2024 was US
- Selling expenses were US
$1.7 million , compared to US$2.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to decreases in staff costs and share-based compensation to sales personnel. - General and administrative expenses were US
$15.0 million , compared to US$16.0 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to decreases in share-based compensation, partially offset by an increase in staff costs to general and administrative personnel. - Research and development expenses were US
$21.2 million , compared to US$6.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to a US$14.1 million one-off incremental development expense related to the SEAL01 chip.
Net Income
Net income was US
Adjusted Profit (Non-IFRS)
Adjusted profit was US
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)
Adjusted EBITDA was US
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2024, the Company held US
Recent Developments
The laboratory testing and preparations for batch production of SEALMINER have been completed. The Company will conduct small batch trial production in May and June 2024.
About Bitdeer Technologies Group
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for blockchain and high-performance computing. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, please visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X, formerly known as Twitter, @ BitdeerOfficial, Facebook @Bitdeer and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.
Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on the social media and other communication channels listed on its website.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
In evaluating the Company’s business, the Company considers and uses non-IFRS measures, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted profit/(loss), as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude the listing fee and share-based payment expenses under IFRS 2, and defines adjusted profit/(loss) as profit/(loss) adjusted to exclude the listing fee and share-based payment expenses under IFRS 2. The Company presents these non-IFRS financial measures because they are used by its management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company also believes that the use of these non-IFRS measures facilitate investors’ assessment of its operating performance. These measures are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. As a result, investors should not consider these measures in isolation from, or as a substitute analysis for, the Company’s loss for the periods, as determined in accordance with IFRS.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling these non-IFRS financial measures to the nearest IFRS performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The following table presents a reconciliation of profit/(loss) for the relevant period to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted profit, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||
| Profit/(loss) for the periods | 606 | (9,467 | ) | |||
| Add： | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 18,187 | 17,289 | ||||
| Income tax (benefit) / expenses | 46 | (972 | ) | |||
| Interest income, net | (608 | ) | (644 | ) | ||
| Share-based payment expenses | 7,803 | 12,293 | ||||
| Total of Adjusted EBITDA | 26,034 | 18,499 | ||||
| Adjusted Profit | ||||||
| Profit/(loss) for the periods | 606 | (9,467 | ) | |||
| Add： | ||||||
| Share-based payment expenses | 7,803 | 12,293 | ||||
| Total of Adjusted Profit | 8,409 | 2,826 | ||||
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
| As of March 31, | As of December 31, | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 118,461 | 144,729 | ||||
| Cryptocurrencies | 26,071 | 15,371 | ||||
| Trade receivables | 23,710 | 17,277 | ||||
| Amounts due from a related party | 4,968 | 187 | ||||
| Prepayments and other assets | 136,916 | 97,433 | ||||
| Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss | 41,115 | 37,775 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 9,538 | 9,538 | ||||
| Mining machines | 58,527 | 63,477 | ||||
| Right-of-use assets | 63,978 | 58,626 | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 169,227 | 154,860 | ||||
| Investment properties | 32,694 | 34,346 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 4,736 | 4,777 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,029 | 991 | ||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 690,970 | 639,387 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Trade payables | 25,277 | 32,484 | ||||
| Other payables and accruals | 40,719 | 32,151 | ||||
| Amounts due to a related party | 30 | 33 | ||||
| Income tax payables | 4,506 | 3,367 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 130,756 | 144,337 | ||||
| Borrowings | 22,676 | 22,618 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | 75,112 | 70,211 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 541 | 1,620 | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 299,617 | 306,821 | ||||
| NET ASSETS | 391,353 | 332,566 | ||||
| EQUITY | ||||||
| Share capital | * | * | ||||
| Treasury shares | - | (2,604 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (49,247 | ) | (49,853 | ) | ||
| Reserves | 440,600 | 385,023 | ||||
| TOTAL EQUITY | 391,353 | 332,566 | ||||
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* Amount less than US
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| Revenue [1] | 119,506 | 72,587 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | (85,375 | ) | (59,095 | ) | ||
| Gross profit | 34,131 | 13,492 | ||||
| Selling expenses | (1,690 | ) | (2,436 | ) | ||
| General and administrative expenses | (14,969 | ) | (16,004 | ) | ||
| Research and development expenses | (21,164 | ) | (6,294 | ) | ||
| Other operating income | 1,746 | 895 | ||||
| Other net gain | 2,447 | 140 | ||||
| Profit/(loss) from operations | 501 | (10,207 | ) | |||
| Finance income / (expenses) | 151 | (232 | ) | |||
| Profit/(loss) before taxation | 652 | (10,439 | ) | |||
| Income tax benefit / (expenses) | (46 | ) | 972 | |||
| Profit/(loss) for the period | 606 | (9,467 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive Income/(loss) | ||||||
| Income/(loss) for the period | 606 | (9,467 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | ||||||
| Item that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
| - Exchange differences on translation of financial statements | 32 | (12 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax | 32 | (12 | ) | |||
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period | 638 | (9,479 | ) | |||
| Earnings/(loss) per share [2] | ||||||
| Basic | 0.01 | (0.09 | ) | |||
| Diluted | 0.01 | (0.09 | ) | |||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding (thousand shares) [2] | ||||||
| Basic | 114,843 | 108,681 | ||||
| Diluted | 117,041 | 108,681 | ||||
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[1] Included approximately US
[2] After giving the effects of the reverse recapitalization completed in April 2023.
Contacts
Investor Relations
Robin Yang, Partner
ICR, LLC
Email: Bitdeer.ir@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (212) 537-5825
Public Relations
Brad Burgess, SVP
ICR, LLC
Email: Bitdeer.pr@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (212) 537-4056
FAQ
What were Bitdeer's total revenue and net income in Q1 2024?
Bitdeer reported total revenue of $119.5 million and net income of $0.6 million in Q1 2024.
What is Bitdeer's stock symbol?
Bitdeer Technologies Group is listed on NASDAQ under the stock symbol BTDR.
How many Bitcoins did Bitdeer mine in Q1 2024?
Bitdeer mined 911 Bitcoins in Q1 2024, representing a 65.0% increase from the previous year.
What is Bitdeer's focus in terms of business lines?
Bitdeer's revenue is mainly derived from self-mining, cloud hash rate sharing, and hosting services.
What are Bitdeer's plans for expansion and future development?
Bitdeer is expanding its hash rate, developing next-gen mining rigs, and constructing new datacenters to support business growth.
