Stamford, Connecticut--(Newsfile Corp. - November 14, 2024) - Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) ("Sphere 3D"), a Bitcoin mining company operating at an industrial scale, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
2024 Third Quarter Highlights
Sphere 3D and Simple Mining LLC entered into a letter of intent to acquire a 12.5 MW site in Iowa featuring average sub 4c energy.
Sphere 3D mined 38.7 Bitcoin during the quarter.
Sphere 3D ended the quarter with 0.7 EH/s.
CEO Comments
“Our priority remains focused on our long-term strategy of reducing reliance on high-cost hosting partners and increasing vertical integration,” said Patricia Trompeter, CEO of Sphere 3D, “Recently, we took steps to reduce counterparty risk by exiting a hosting contract, which brought a $3.0 million inflow. This was the best decision given the less favorable economics post-halving. The temporary downtime of some machines is planned and part of our ongoing efforts to shift to improved hosting solutions and build out our own infrastructure. This approach enables us to take greater control of our future. Additionally, as we upgrade our fleet with the latest generation machines, we anticipate some short-term fluctuations in exahash and Bitcoin output. However, we’re confident these adjustments will enhance our efficiency and position us for sustainable growth.”
Hashrate Update
Sphere 3D had approximately 0.7 EH/s hosted at September 30, 2024 operational.
Bitcoin Asset and Value
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had Bitcoin holdings of 1.3, with a market value of approximately $0.08 million.
Third Quarter FY 2024 Financial Results
Bitcoin production during the third quarter of 2024 was 38.7 Bitcoin, compared to 181.7 Bitcoin for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease is due to a combination of machines temporarily coming offline for a hosting contract buyout, machine refresh and strategic planning following the changes in economics due to the halving.
Mining revenue for the third quarter was $2.4 million, compared to $5.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Other Income for the third quarter of 2024 was $5.8 million up from $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. We received $3.0 million in the third quarter related to a hosting contract buyout with one of our former partners.
Operating costs and expenses for the quarter were $7.5 million, down from $12.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Depreciation and amortization was $1.7 million, compared to $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Net income was $0.1 million, or $0.01 basic earnings per share and $0.005 diluted earnings per share, compared to a net loss of $6.3 million, or a net loss of $0.50 per share, for the third quarter of 2023.
About Sphere 3D
Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) is a cryptocurrency miner growing its industrial-scale Bitcoin mining operation through the capital-efficient procurement of next-generation mining equipment and partnering with best-in-class data center operators. Sphere 3D is dedicated to growing shareholder value while honoring its commitment to strict environmental, social, and governance standards. For more information about Sphere 3D, please visit Sphere3D.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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