CleanSpark Buys 10,000 More Latest Generation Mining Machines, Extending Summer of Acquisitions

Rhea-AI Summary

CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) has announced a significant expansion in its bitcoin mining capacity through a purchase agreement with Cryptech Solutions. The company is acquiring 10,000 Antminer S19j Pro units for $28 million, adding 1 EH/s to its current hashrate of 3.8 EH/s. This purchase was made at a substantially discounted price compared to earlier this year, enabling CleanSpark to optimize its investments during challenging market conditions. The units are expected to be delivered by late October or early November 2022.

Positive

• Increased bitcoin mining capacity by 1 EH/s.
• Acquired 10,000 Antminer S19j Pro units at a reduced price of approximately $28.00 per TH/s.
• Total hashrate now exceeds 3.8 EH/s, solidifying position among top five bitcoin mining firms.

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• None.

The new Antminer S19j Pro units will expand the company’s bitcoin mining capacity by 1 EH/s at a significantly discounted price; CleanSpark’s hashrate currently exceeds 3.8 EH/s

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) (the “Company”), America’s Bitcoin Miner™, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Cryptech Solutions (“Cryptech”) for 10,000 brand-new Bitmain Antminer S19j Pro units for a total price of $28.0 million, after credits and discounts. The servers are expected to be delivered to CleanSpark’s facilities by late October or early November of this year. 

The Company’s sustainable growth strategy coupled with the current cryptocurrency market conditions enabled the Company to purchase the machines at a substantially discounted price compared to the spot market price earlier this year. Bitmain, the manufacturer and seller of the devices, sold the S19j Pro model on its official website in January for as much as $116 per TH/s whereas the Company purchased the 10,000 units for approximately $28.00 per TH/s.

"During the tail end of the bull market last year, we strategically focused on building infrastructure instead of following the then industry trend of pre-ordering equipment months in advance,” said Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark. “This strategy positioned us to make purchases of landed rigs at significantly lower prices, thus reducing the time between deploying capital and hashing, accelerating our return on investment.”

“We prepared for challenging times, which allowed us to take advantage of unique opportunities created by the current market, accelerating our growth trajectory,” said Matt Schultz, Executive Chairman. “Simply put, we’ve strategically avoided lengthy delays in receiving machines and energizing circuits, quickly adding long-term value to our stakeholders.” 

The purchase follows CleanSpark’s recent milestone of exceeding a bitcoin mining hashrate of 3.0 EH/s last week and the acquisition of its third mining site last month. The Company also made strategic purchases of over 5,000 units of the Antminer S19 series of machines and more than 1,000 units of the M30s series from June to August.

CleanSpark now has more than 40,000 bitcoin mining machines operational at all its sites with a daily production high of 14.9 bitcoins and a current hashrate of 3.8 EH/s. CleanSpark has cemented its position as a top five bitcoin mining company in terms of both hashrate and monthly production. 

About CleanSpark

CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) is America’s Bitcoin Miner™. Since 2014, we’ve helped people achieve energy independence for their homes and businesses. In 2020, we began applying that expertise to develop sustainable infrastructure for Bitcoin, an essential tool for financial independence and inclusion. We strive to leave the planet better than we found it by sourcing and investing in low-carbon energy like wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro. We cultivate trust and transparency among our employees, the communities we operate in, and the people around the world who depend on Bitcoin. CleanSpark is a Forbes 2022 America's Best Small Company and holds the 44th spot on the Financial Times' List of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas. For more information about CleanSpark, please visit our website at www.cleanspark.com. 

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You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. 

Investor Relations Contact

Matt Schultz, Executive Chairman
ir@cleanspark.com 

Media Contacts
Isaac Holyoak
pr@cleanspark.com 

BlocksBridge Consulting
cleanspark@blocksbridge.com 

FAQ

What is the significance of CleanSpark's recent acquisition of Antminer S19j Pro units?

The acquisition of 10,000 Antminer S19j Pro units is significant as it increases CleanSpark's bitcoin mining capacity by 1 EH/s, enhancing its operational efficiency and market competitiveness.

How much did CleanSpark pay for the Antminer S19j Pro units?

CleanSpark purchased the 10,000 Antminer S19j Pro units for a total of $28 million after credits and discounts.

When will CleanSpark receive the new mining equipment?

The new Antminer S19j Pro units are expected to be delivered to CleanSpark's facilities by late October or early November 2022.

How does this purchase affect CleanSpark's hashrate?

This purchase raises CleanSpark's total hashrate to over 3.8 EH/s, consolidating its position as one of the leading bitcoin mining companies.

What strategy allowed CleanSpark to purchase the Antminer units at a discount?

CleanSpark's sustainable growth strategy and market conditions enabled the company to secure the mining machines at a significantly discounted price compared to earlier market rates.