Greenidge Generation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022
Greenidge Generation Holdings reported Q4 2022 revenue of $16.0 million, exceeding January guidance of ~$15 million, driven primarily by $12.2 million in cryptocurrency datacenter revenue. The company produced 683 bitcoins in Q4, up from 609 in the previous year. However, GAAP net loss reached $135.0 million, heavily influenced by a $104.8 million noncash impairment charge. For the full year, total revenue was $90 million, with a net loss of $269.7 million. In Q1 2023, Greenidge took significant steps to improve liquidity, restructuring debt with NYDIG and B. Riley, which lowered total debt obligations by roughly $59 million, enhancing its financial position.
- Q4 2022 revenue of $16.0 million surpassed January guidance of ~$15 million.
- Increased bitcoin production with 683 bitcoins mined in Q4 2022, up from 609 in Q4 2021.
- Successfully reduced debt with NYDIG from $75.8 million to $17.3 million, enhancing financial stability.
- Secured $6.3 million through equity sales, improving cash position.
- GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $135.0 million in Q4 2022, compared to a net income of $3.3 million in Q4 2021.
- Total revenue declined by 55% year-over-year in Q4 2022.
- Q4 adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.9 million versus an adjusted EBITDA profit of $18.2 million in Q4 2021.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Total revenue was
$16.0 million , compared to January 2023 guidance of ~$15 million - Cryptocurrency datacenter revenue was
$12.2 million , in line with January 2023 guidance - Produced 683 bitcoins in the fourth quarter
- GAAP net loss from continuing operations of
$135.0 million for the fourth quarter, including a$104.8 million noncash impairment charge and a$5.6 million charge for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities - Adjusted EBITDA loss of
$4.9 million , in line with January 2023 guidance of a loss of$4 million to$6 million - Adjusted net loss from continuing operations of
$25.7 million - Active Mining capacity of approximately 2.4 EH/s from 24,200 miners as of December 31, 2022
- Cash, short term investments and cryptocurrency holdings of
$15.7 million as of December 31, 2022
Full Year 2022 Highlights
- Total revenue was
$90.0 million - Cryptocurrency datacenter revenue of
$73.8 million - Produced 2,731 bitcoins in 2022
- GAAP net loss from continuing operations of
$269.7 million , including$176.3 million of noncash impairment charges and$16.7 million charge for the remeasurement of environmental liabilities - Adjusted EBITDA loss of
$1.1 million - Adjusted net loss from continuing operations of
$60.4 million
First Quarter 2023 Actions
- Restructured secured debt with NYDIG, reducing debt and accrued interest obligations from
$75.8 million to$17.3 million - Restructured promissory note with B. Riley, reducing debt and accrued interest obligations from
$10.6 million to$8.7 million - Entered into hosting arrangement with NYDIG affiliates with gross profit-sharing component that allows Greenidge to participate in bitcoin price appreciation
- Atlas and B. Riley each invested
$1 million through purchases of class A common shares - Raised additional
$6.3 million of cash from net proceeds from sales of equity under the ATM program - Completed sale of a portion of the Support.com business for
$2.6 million - Expect to end the first quarter with ~
$17 million of cash - Executed an agreement for Conifex to host 750 of Greenidge's owned miners
- Continuing to evaluate options for deployment of Greenidge's over 9,000 remaining miners
- Actively pursuing sale of excess real estate
Adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations and adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations are non-GAAP measures. See the tables attached to this press release for a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures and "Use of Non-GAAP Information" below for more details.
FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) ("Greenidge" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company, today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and provided an update on actions the Company has taken to date to improve liquidity during the first quarter of 2023.
"Our results for the fourth quarter of 2022 are consistent with the estimates we released in January," said Dave Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Greenidge. "We have effectively moved through a very challenging time in the industry by restructuring our balance sheet during the first quarter of 2023 and decreasing the risk profile of the Company. In addition to the steps taken to date, our team is evaluating opportunities designed to ensure we are in the best position to participate in the potential recovery of bitcoin, of which we have signs of in March 2023."
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Greenidge's revenue for the fourth quarter was
As of December 31, 2022, Greenidge had approximately 24,200 active miners with an aggregate hash rate capacity of approximately 2.4 EH/s.
Net loss from continuing operations was
Adjusted EBITDA loss for the fourth quarter was
As of December 31, 2022, Greenidge had cash, short term investments and fair value of cryptocurrency holdings of
First Quarter 2023 Actions
As previously disclosed, on January 30, 2023, Greenidge entered into a number of agreements associated with its secured debt with NYDIG, including a Membership Interest and Asset Purchase Agreement, a Senior Secured Loan Agreement and a Debt Settlement Agreement regarding its 2021 and 2022 Master Equipment Finance Agreements with NYDIG. The effect of these agreements was to transfer to NYDIG affiliates ownership of bitcoin mining equipment and certain credits and coupons that had accrued to Greenidge for previous purchases of mining equipment with a bitcoin miner manufacturer. The transfer of these assets reduced Greenidge's principal and accrued interest balance of the secured debt with NYDIG from approximately
Greenidge and NYDIG affiliates concurrently entered into five-year hosting agreements, whereby Greenidge agreed to host, power and provide technical support services, and other related services, to NYDIG affiliates' mining equipment at Greenidge facilities. The terms of such arrangements require NYDIG affiliates to pay a hosting fee that covers the cost of power and direct costs associated with management of the mining facilities, as well as a gross profit-sharing arrangement.
Also, as disclosed, on January 30, 2023, Greenidge entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") to its amended and restated bridge promissory note in favor of B. Riley (the "Promissory Note") regarding approximately
Under the terms of the Amendment, each of B. Riley and an affiliate of Atlas Holdings LLC purchased
Additionally, in January 2023, Greenidge completed the sale of an end-user software that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Support.com, marketed as a malware protection and removal software product for net proceeds of approximately
As part of Greenidge's plans to deploy its remaining approximate 10,000 owned miners following the execution of the debt restructuring with NYDIG, Greenidge executed a hosting agreement with Conifex Timber Inc. ("Conifex"), whereby Conifex will host 750 miners on behalf of Greenidge. The hosting agreement includes consideration for a potential expansion of 25MW of mining capacity using renewable energy.
About Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) is a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
To provide investors and others with additional information regarding Greenidge's financial results, Greenidge has disclosed in this press release certain non-GAAP operating performance measures of Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations, Adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations is defined as (loss) income from continuing operations before taxes, interest and depreciation and amortization, which is then adjusted for stock-based compensation, other special items determined by management, including, but not limited to business expansion costs, impairments of long-lived assets, remeasurement of environmental liabilities and restructuring and other costs. Adjusted net (loss) income from continuing operations is net (loss) income from continuing operations adjusted for the after-tax impacts of special items determined by management, including but not limited to business expansion costs, impairments of long-lived assets, remeasurement of environmental liabilities and restructuring and other costs. These non-GAAP financial measures are a supplement to and not a substitute for or superior to, the Company's results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented by the Company may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP information provides useful measures to investors regarding the Company's financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results or guidance prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP results is included herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of federal and state securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve uncertainties that could significantly affect Greenidge's financial or operating results. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "foresee," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "would," "could," and "should," and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, statements regarding the business plan, business strategy and operations of Greenidge in the future. In addition, all statements that address operating performance and future performance, events or developments that are expected or anticipated to occur in the future, such as statements concerning (i) the potential recovery of bitcoin, (ii) the sale of excess real estate in South Carolina, (iii) the ability to implement the Post-Closing Covenant, (iv) the disposition of assets and other transactions associated with Support.com and (v) potential expansion of mining capacity, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Matters and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the matters and factors described in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of Greenidge's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by the information contained under this caption. No assurance can be given that these are all of the factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release. You should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do occur, the actual results, performance, or achievements of Greenidge could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and Greenidge does not assume any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of future events, uncertainties or otherwise, after the date of this press release.
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GREENIDGE GENERATION HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021 | ||||
Amounts denoted in thousands | ||||
Three Months Ended December 31: | ||||
2022 | 2021 | |||
REVENUE: | ||||
Cryptocurrency datacenter | $ 12,238 | $ 33,680 | ||
Power and capacity | 3,774 | 2,173 | ||
Total revenue | 16,012 | 35,853 | ||
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | ||||
Cost of revenue - cryptocurrency datacenter (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 11,138 | 7,655 | ||
Cost of revenue - power and capacity (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 2,951 | 2,543 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 9,057 | 12,249 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,435 | 3,159 | ||
Gain on sale of assets | (1,910) | - | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 104,807 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liability | 5,585 | 3,621 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 145,063 | 29,227 | ||
Loss from operations | (129,051) | 6,626 | ||
Other income (expense), net: | ||||
Interest expense, net | (5,882) | (2,305) | ||
Gain on sale of digital assets | - | 116 | ||
Other (expense) income, net | (150) | 107 | ||
Total other expense, net | (6,032) | (2,082) | ||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes | (135,083) | 4,544 | ||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (35) | 1,278 | ||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | (135,048) | 3,266 | ||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (4,533) | (44,647) | ||
Net loss | $ (139,581) | $ (41,381) | ||
Reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (135,048) | $ 3,266 | ||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (35) | 1,278 | ||
Interest expense, net | 5,882 | 2,305 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,435 | 3,159 | ||
EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations | $ (115,766) | $ 10,008 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 1,606 | 2,296 | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 104,807 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liability | 5,585 | 3,621 | ||
Expansion costs | 96 | 2,234 | ||
Restructuring and other | 729 | - | ||
Gain on sale of assets | (1,910) | - | ||
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations | $ (4,853) | $ 18,159 | ||
Reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted Net (loss) income from continuing operations: | ||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (135,048) | $ 3,266 | ||
Impairment charges | 104,807 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liabilities, net of tax | 5,585 | 2,654 | ||
Expansion costs, net of tax | 96 | 1,638 | ||
Restructuring and other, net of tax | 729 | - | ||
Gain on sale of assets, net of tax | (1,910) | - | ||
Adjusted Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (25,741) | $ 7,558 | ||
GREENIDGE GENERATION HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021 | ||||
Amounts denoted in thousands | ||||
For the Year Ended December 31: | ||||
2022 | 2021 | |||
REVENUE: | ||||
Cryptocurrency datacenter | $ 73,809 | $ 87,897 | ||
Power and capacity | 16,170 | 9,428 | ||
Total revenue | 89,979 | 97,325 | ||
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: | ||||
Cost of revenue - cryptocurrency datacenter (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 45,933 | 19,159 | ||
Cost of revenue - power and capacity (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 13,906 | 9,231 | ||
Selling, general and administrative | 36,946 | 23,989 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 35,136 | 8,474 | ||
Gain on sale of assets | (1,780) | - | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 176,307 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liability | 16,694 | 3,688 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | 323,142 | 64,541 | ||
(Loss) income from operations | (233,163) | 32,784 | ||
Other income (expense), net: | ||||
Interest expense, net | (21,575) | (3,689) | ||
Interest expense - related party | - | (22) | ||
(Loss) gain on sale of digital assets | (15) | 275 | ||
Other income, net | 14 | 153 | ||
Total other income (expense), net | (21,576) | (3,283) | ||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes | (254,739) | 29,501 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 15,002 | 7,901 | ||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | (269,741) | 21,600 | ||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1,326) | (66,080) | ||
Net loss | $ (271,067) | $ (44,480) | ||
Reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (269,741) | $ 21,600 | ||
Provision for income taxes | 15,002 | 7,901 | ||
Interest expense, net | 21,575 | 3,711 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 35,136 | 8,474 | ||
EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations | $ (198,028) | $ 41,686 | ||
Stock-based compensation | 2,636 | 3,770 | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 176,307 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liability | 16,694 | 3,688 | ||
Expansion costs | 2,315 | 2,362 | ||
Restructuring | 729 | - | ||
Gain on sale of assets | (1,780) | - | ||
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) from continuing operations | $ (1,127) | $ 51,506 | ||
Reconciliation of Net (loss) income from continuing operations to Adjusted Net (loss) income from continuing operations: | ||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (269,741) | $ 21,600 | ||
Impairment charges | 176,307 | - | ||
Remeasurement of environmental liabilities, net of tax | 16,694 | 2,703 | ||
Expansion costs, net of tax | 2,315 | 1,731 | ||
Restructuring, net of tax | 729 | - | ||
Loss on sale of assets, net of tax | (1,780) | - | ||
Tax charge for valuation allowance | 15,055 | - | ||
Adjusted Net (loss) income from continuing operations | $ (60,421) | $ 26,034 | ||
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