[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2022, reveal significant distress, marked by a dramatic decline in assets and equity, a $1.71 billion net loss, and a critical 'Going Concern' warning due to depleted cash and declining bitcoin prices Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Unaudited) | Metric | September 30, 2022 ($ in million) | December 31, 2021 ($ in million) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $29.5 | $117.9 | -75.0% | | Digital assets | $19.7 | $234.3 | -91.6% | | Property, plant and equipment, net | $1,156.4 | $597.3 | +93.6% | | Goodwill | $0.0 | $1,055.8 | -100.0% | | **Total Assets** | **$1,404.0** | **$2,438.9** | **-42.4%** | | Notes payable, current portion | $977.6 | $76.0 | +1186.4% | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,331.0** | **$1,053.2** | **+26.4%** | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$73.0** | **$1,341.2** | **-94.6%** | - Total assets decreased by **42.4%** from December 31, 2021, primarily due to a complete impairment of goodwill (**$1.06 billion**) and a **91.6%** drop in the value of digital assets held. Total liabilities increased by **26.4%**, while stockholders' equity plummeted by **94.6%**, reflecting the significant net losses incurred during the period[11](index=11&type=chunk) - A significant portion of notes payable, totaling **$977.6 million**, has been classified as current liabilities as of September 30, 2022, up from just **$76.0 million** at year-end 2021. This reclassification reflects the high probability that the debt will become due within one year, signaling severe liquidity pressure[11](index=11&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) Consolidated Statements of Operations Statement of Operations Summary (Unaudited) | Metric ($ in million) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total revenue** | **$162.6** | **$113.1** | **$519.1** | **$242.7** | | Total cost of revenue | $189.6 | $54.7 | $463.4 | $145.2 | | **Gross (loss) profit** | **($27.1)** | **$58.4** | **$55.6** | **$97.5** | | Impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | ($268.5) | $0.0 | ($1,059.3) | $0.0 | | Impairment of property, plant and equipment | ($59.3) | $0.0 | ($59.3) | $0.0 | | Impairment of digital assets | ($8.0) | ($12.6) | ($212.2) | ($12.6) | | **Operating (loss) income** | **($401.4)** | **$4.8** | **($1,473.5)** | **$29.3** | | **Net loss** | **($434.8)** | **($16.6)** | **($1,711.5)** | **($13.2)** | | **Net loss per share (Basic & Diluted)** | **($1.23)** | **($0.07)** | **($5.38)** | **($0.07)** | - For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the company reported a net loss of over **$1.71 billion**, a stark contrast to the **$13.2 million** net loss in the same period of 2021. This was primarily driven by massive non-cash impairment charges totaling over **$1.33 billion** for goodwill, digital assets, and property, plant, and equipment[13](index=13&type=chunk) - In Q3 2022, the company swung to a gross loss of **$27.1 million** from a gross profit of **$58.4 million** in Q3 2021. This was caused by the cost of revenue (**$189.6 million**) significantly exceeding total revenue (**$162.6 million**), driven by higher costs for digital asset mining[13](index=13&type=chunk) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Consolidated Cash Flow Summary (Unaudited) | Metric ($ in million) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $89.2 | ($166.5) | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($451.3) | ($115.5) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $268.1 | $433.3 | | **Net (decrease) increase in cash** | **($94.0)** | **$151.3** | | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash—end of period | $37.6 | $160.0 | - Despite a massive net loss, operating activities provided **$89.2 million** in cash for the first nine months of 2022, largely due to significant non-cash expenses like impairment and depreciation being added back. This is a reversal from the **$166.5 million** cash used in the same period of 2021[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Investing activities used **$451.3 million**, a significant increase from the prior year, primarily for purchases of property, plant, and equipment (**$243.8 million**) and deposits for self-mining equipment (**$217.7 million**)[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Financing activities provided **$268.1 million**, mainly from stock issuances (**$210.5 million**, including proceeds from the XPDI merger) and new debt (**$216.2 million**), offset by debt and lease repayments[21](index=21&type=chunk) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements - **Going Concern Warning:** Management has substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern through November 2023. Existing cash resources are expected to be depleted by the end of 2022 or sooner due to declining bitcoin prices, increased power costs, and significant indebtedness[39](index=39&type=chunk) - **Debt Defaults and Restructuring:** In October 2022, the company decided not to make payments on several debt facilities. It has engaged legal and financial advisors to explore strategic alternatives, including restructuring its capital structure or potentially seeking bankruptcy protection[40](index=40&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk) - **Massive Asset Impairments:** The company recorded total impairment charges of **$1.12 billion** for the nine months ended Sep 30, 2022, including a **$1.05 billion** impairment of goodwill and other intangibles, a **$212.2 million** impairment of digital assets, and a **$59.3 million** impairment of property, plant, and equipment[89](index=89&type=chunk)[157](index=157&type=chunk)[162](index=162&type=chunk) - **Celsius Bankruptcy:** One of the company's largest customers, Celsius Mining LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Celsius is withholding payments and has alleged the company is violating the automatic stay. An adverse ruling could materially impact Core Scientific's business and cash flows. The company has accrued a **$5.2 million** allowance against amounts due from Celsius[181](index=181&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=51&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management confirms severe operational and liquidity challenges due to declining bitcoin prices and rising costs, with cash depletion expected by year-end 2022, leading to substantial doubt about going concern and exploration of restructuring or bankruptcy - The company's operating performance and liquidity have been severely impacted by the prolonged decrease in the price of bitcoin, increased electricity costs, and a higher global bitcoin network hash rate[274](index=274&type=chunk) - Management anticipates that existing cash resources will be depleted by the end of 2022 or sooner, which raises substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern[278](index=278&type=chunk)[279](index=279&type=chunk) - In October 2022, the company stopped making payments on several debt and financing facilities and has hired strategic advisors to explore restructuring, raising capital, or potential bankruptcy[274](index=274&type=chunk)[276](index=276&type=chunk) Key Financial Metrics Comparison | Metric ($ in millions) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $519.1 | $242.7 | | Operating Loss / (Income) | ($1,470.0) | $29.3 | | Net Loss | ($1,710.0) | ($13.2) | | Adjusted EBITDA | $169.7 | $88.0 | Results of Operations Revenue Breakdown - Nine Months Ended Sep 30 | Revenue Source ($ in million) | 2022 | 2021 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hosting revenue (customers & related parties) | $117.1 | $51.7 | +126% | | Equipment sales (customers & related parties) | $78.7 | $113.4 | -31% | | Digital asset mining revenue | $323.3 | $77.5 | +317% | | **Total Revenue** | **$519.1** | **$242.7** | **+114%** | - For the nine months ended Sep 30, 2022, total revenue increased **114%** year-over-year, driven by a **317%** surge in digital asset mining revenue due to a significant increase in the company's self-mining hash rate (from **2.64 EH/s** to **13.0 EH/s**). This was partially offset by a **17%** decrease in the average price of bitcoin[372](index=372&type=chunk) - Cost of revenue for the nine-month period increased **219%** to **$463.4 million**, outpacing revenue growth. The increase was driven by higher depreciation (**$143.6 million**), power costs (**$145.9 million**), and personnel/facilities costs (**$47.1 million**) associated with the expanded mining operations[373](index=373&type=chunk) - The company recorded impairment charges of **$1.06 billion** for goodwill and other intangibles, **$212.2 million** for digital assets, and **$59.3 million** for property, plant, and equipment during the first nine months of 2022, reflecting the sharp decline in market conditions and asset values[378](index=378&type=chunk)[376](index=376&type=chunk)[380](index=380&type=chunk) Liquidity and Capital Resources - The company's primary sources of liquidity have been equity sales, debt, and cash from operations. However, existing cash is expected to be depleted by the end of 2022 or sooner[394](index=394&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2022, the company had **$29.5 million** in cash and cash equivalents, a significant decrease from **$117.9 million** at the end of 2021[397](index=397&type=chunk) - In October 2022, the company chose not to make payments on several debt facilities. This action, combined with the severe liquidity constraints, has led management to explore strategic alternatives, including restructuring or bankruptcy, as there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[394](index=394&type=chunk)[395](index=395&type=chunk)[406](index=406&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=87&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company, as a smaller reporting company, is not required to provide the detailed quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk that are typically required for larger filers - As a smaller reporting company, Core Scientific is exempt from providing detailed disclosures about market risk under this item[443](index=443&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=88&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls were ineffective as of September 30, 2022, due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including inadequate resources and segregation of duties, with remediation efforts ongoing - The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the reporting period[446](index=446&type=chunk) - The ineffectiveness is due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to: inadequate technical accounting resources, poor cross-functional processes, and a lack of segregation of duties for journal entries and digital asset custody[446](index=446&type=chunk) - Remediation efforts are underway, including hiring more experienced staff and enhancing internal procedures, but were not completed or tested as of the reporting date[447](index=447&type=chunk)[449](index=449&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=89&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=89&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company faces multiple significant legal proceedings, including disputes with bankrupt customer Celsius, arbitration for $35 million in prepayments, a construction contract lawsuit, and a class action alleging securities law violations - The company is in a dispute with Celsius Mining LLC, one of its largest customers, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is withholding payments. An adverse ruling could materially harm the company's financial condition[450](index=450&type=chunk) - In November 2022, Sphere 3D Corp. filed for arbitration, alleging breach of contract and seeking the return of ~**$35 million** in prepayments for hosting services[451](index=451&type=chunk) - In November 2022, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. filed a complaint for breach of contract related to alleged non-payment for construction services[452](index=452&type=chunk) - A putative class action lawsuit was filed in November 2022, alleging the company violated the Securities Exchange Act by failing to disclose its vulnerability to litigation and other issues affecting its ability to continue as a going concern[453](index=453&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=90&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Key risks include substantial doubt about going concern, severe liquidity constraints, high indebtedness, dependence on volatile bitcoin prices, customer concentration, and internal control weaknesses, with potential for bankruptcy or total loss for stockholders - **Going Concern and Liquidity Risk:** There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, with cash expected to be depleted by the end of 2022. An investment is highly speculative, and stockholders could suffer a total loss[457](index=457&type=chunk)[700](index=700&type=chunk)[701](index=701&type=chunk) - **Indebtedness and Default Risk:** The company has a substantial level of debt (over **$1 billion**) and has already defaulted on payments in October 2022. This could lead to acceleration of debt and trigger cross-defaults, potentially forcing the company into bankruptcy[457](index=457&type=chunk)[702](index=702&type=chunk)[706](index=706&type=chunk) - **Dependence on Bitcoin Price:** The company's financial health is highly dependent on the price of bitcoin. If prices are not sufficiently high to cover the costs of mining (including high energy costs), its business and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected[457](index=457&type=chunk)[469](index=469&type=chunk) - **Customer Concentration and Bankruptcy Risk:** A significant portion of revenue comes from a small number of customers. The bankruptcy of a key customer, Celsius, poses a material risk to revenue and cash flows[457](index=457&type=chunk)[485](index=485&type=chunk)[487](index=487&type=chunk) - **Internal Control Weaknesses:** The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which may result in material misstatements of its financial statements or failure to meet reporting obligations[459](index=459&type=chunk)[667](index=667&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=135&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During the quarter, the company issued unregistered common stock to B. Riley as commitment and advisory fees for its Equity Line of Credit and Amended Bridge Notes, relying on Securities Act exemptions - On July 20, 2022, the company issued **573,381 shares** of common stock to B. Riley as a commitment fee for the Equity Line of Credit[727](index=727&type=chunk) - On August 1, 2022, the company issued **386,697 shares** of common stock to B. Riley Commercial Capital as an advisory fee for the Amended Bridge Notes[728](index=728&type=chunk) - These issuances were made in reliance upon exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D[729](index=729&type=chunk) [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=135&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) The company reported no defaults upon senior securities during the period covered by this report - None reported for the period[730](index=730&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=135&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) The company reported no mine safety disclosures - None reported[731](index=731&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=135&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company reported no other information under this item - None reported[732](index=732&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=136&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including the Amended and Restated Bridge Promissory Notes with B. Riley, certifications from the CEO and CFO as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and XBRL data files - Lists filed exhibits, including debt agreements and Sarbanes-Oxley certifications[734](index=734&type=chunk)

Part I. Financial Information [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The unaudited consolidated financial statements for Core Scientific, Inc. as of June 30, 2022, reflect a significant net loss due to impairment charges despite revenue growth from expanded mining operations [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) The balance sheet as of June 30, 2022, shows a significant reduction in total assets and stockholders' equity, primarily due to goodwill impairment and decreased digital asset holdings, while liabilities increased Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $128,542 | $117,871 | +$10,671 | | Digital assets | $40,664 | $234,298 | -$193,634 | | Goodwill | $266,038 | $1,055,760 | -$789,722 | | Total Assets | $1,845,158 | $2,438,864 | -$593,706 | | Notes payable, net | $1,069,997 | $728,209 | +$341,788 | | Total Liabilities | $1,428,706 | $1,053,178 | +$375,528 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $416,452 | $1,341,210 | -$924,758 | [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The company reported a net loss of **$810.5 million** in Q2 2022 and **$1.28 billion** in H1 2022, primarily due to significant goodwill and digital asset impairments despite revenue growth Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021 Performance (in thousands, except per share) | Metric | Q2 2022 | Q2 2021 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $163,972 | $75,303 | +118% | | Gross Profit | $12,717 | $24,538 | -48% | | Impairment of goodwill | ($790,753) | $0 | NM | | Impairment of digital assets | ($150,213) | $0 | NM | | Operating (Loss) Income | ($1,045,383) | $15,526 | NM | | Net (Loss) Income | ($810,475) | ($3,414) | NM | | Diluted EPS | ($2.49) | ($0.02) | NM | H1 2022 vs H1 2021 Performance (in thousands, except per share) | Metric | H1 2022 | H1 2021 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | $356,491 | $129,549 | +175% | | Gross Profit | $82,720 | $39,071 | +112% | | Impairment of goodwill | ($790,753) | $0 | NM | | Impairment of digital assets | ($204,198) | $0 | NM | | Operating (Loss) Income | ($1,072,100) | $24,552 | NM | | Net (Loss) Income | ($1,276,679) | $3,435 | NM | | Diluted EPS | ($4.04) | $0.02 | NM | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash provided by operating activities significantly improved to **$141.3 million** in H1 2022, while investing activities surged to **$445.6 million** for expansion, funded by **$313.2 million** from financing Six Months Ended June 30 Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | 2022 | 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $141,273 | ($121,331) | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($445,640) | ($39,217) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $313,169 | $210,198 | | **Net increase in cash** | **$8,802** | **$49,650** | [Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the January 2022 merger, significant goodwill and digital asset impairments, complex debt structure, and subsequent events including new financing and a major customer's bankruptcy - The company completed its merger with Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition Corp. (XPDI) on January 19, 2022, accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, providing net cash proceeds of approximately **$195.0 million**[22](index=22&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) - A goodwill impairment charge of **$788.7 million** was recorded for the Mining reporting unit as of June 30, 2022, due to a decline in the company's stock price and the market value of bitcoin[79](index=79&type=chunk)[81](index=81&type=chunk) - Impairment of digital assets totaled **$204.2 million** for the six months ended June 30, 2022, driven by the decline in cryptocurrency prices[146](index=146&type=chunk) - Subsequent to quarter-end, in July 2022, the company entered into a **$100 million** committed equity financing agreement with B. Riley, amended bridge notes in August 2022, and is navigating the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of major customer Celsius in July 2022[224](index=224&type=chunk)[235](index=235&type=chunk)[239](index=239&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=52&type=section&id=Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses significant revenue growth from expanded self-mining operations, overshadowed by market headwinds, substantial impairment charges, compressed margins, and ongoing liquidity challenges [Results of Operations](index=68&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q2 2022 saw **118%** total revenue growth driven by a **920%** surge in digital asset mining revenue, but gross profit declined **48%** due to higher costs and non-cash impairments led to a **$1.05 billion** operating loss - Digital asset mining revenue increased by **$99.1 million (920%)** in Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2021, driven by a significant increase in self-mining hash rate to **10.30 EH/s** from **0.45 EH/s**, partially offset by a **30%** decrease in the average price of bitcoin[314](index=314&type=chunk) - Cost of revenue increased **198%** YoY in Q2 2022, primarily due to a **$45.9 million** increase in power consumption costs, a **$46.3 million** increase in depreciation, and a **$16.9 million** increase in stock-based compensation within cost of revenue[315](index=315&type=chunk) - Operating expenses for Q2 2022 increased to **$115.9 million** from **$9.0 million** in Q2 2021, largely due to a significant increase in stock-based compensation (**$108.9 million** vs **$2.1 million**) following an RSU amendment[257](index=257&type=chunk)[322](index=322&type=chunk)[323](index=323&type=chunk)[324](index=324&type=chunk) [Segment Performance](index=73&type=section&id=Segment%20Performance) The Equipment Sales and Hosting segment reported a gross loss and negative margin in Q2 2022, while the Mining segment's gross margin dramatically compressed to **14%** from **80%** due to higher costs and lower bitcoin prices Segment Gross Profit and Margin (Q2 2022 vs Q2 2021) | Segment | Gross Profit (Loss) Q2 2022 | Gross Profit Q2 2021 | Margin Q2 2022 | Margin Q2 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Equipment Sales and Hosting | ($3,055) | $15,888 | (6)% | 25% | | Mining | $15,772 | $8,650 | 14% | 80% | - The decrease in the Hosting Margin was primarily due to lower margins on equipment sales and an increase in stock-based compensation expense[330](index=330&type=chunk) - The decrease in the Mining Margin was primarily due to an increase in power rates, higher depreciation, increased stock-based compensation, and a **30%** decrease in the average price per bitcoin mined[331](index=331&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=82&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) As of June 30, 2022, the company held **$140.5 million** in cash and equivalents, relying on external financing due to market conditions, but believes existing resources and future funding will meet needs for the next 12 months - The company had **$128.5 million** in cash and cash equivalents and **$11.9 million** in restricted cash as of June 30, 2022[362](index=362&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2022, the company had outstanding purchase obligations for blockchain mining equipment totaling approximately **$192.4 million**, with remaining payments of **$61.6 million**[167](index=167&type=chunk) - The company believes its existing cash, together with cash from operations and funding from debt or equity, will be sufficient to meet its needs for at least the next 12 months, but may need to seek additional financing[372](index=372&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=87&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) As a smaller reporting company, Core Scientific is not required to provide the information for this item - The company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information otherwise required under this item[395](index=395&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=88&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of June 30, 2022, due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including inadequate resources and segregation of duties, with remediation efforts underway - The CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the reporting period[398](index=398&type=chunk) - Material weaknesses were identified related to inadequate technical accounting resources, poor cross-functional communication, lack of segregation of duties for journal entries, and insufficient controls over digital asset custody[398](index=398&type=chunk) - Remediation efforts include hiring more experienced accounting staff, enhancing communication, and implementing new internal reporting procedures to improve review and segregation of duties[399](index=399&type=chunk)[401](index=401&type=chunk) Part II. Other Information [Legal Proceedings](index=89&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently a party to any litigation that it believes would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or results of operations - The company states it is not presently a party to any litigation that would have a material adverse effect on its business[402](index=402&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=90&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces extensive risks, including high dependency on volatile bitcoin prices, significant capital intensity, supplier concentration, customer bankruptcy, power costs, regulatory uncertainties, and identified material weaknesses in internal controls - The business is highly dependent on the price of bitcoin; if prices are not sufficiently high, results of operations could be materially and adversely affected[405](index=405&type=chunk)[417](index=417&type=chunk) - The business is capital intensive and requires significant electric power, where failure to obtain necessary capital or low-cost power could limit expansion and harm operations[405](index=405&type=chunk)[409](index=409&type=chunk)[438](index=438&type=chunk) - The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which may result in material misstatements of financial statements[407](index=407&type=chunk)[604](index=604&type=chunk) - The company faces customer concentration risk, and the July 2022 bankruptcy filing of Celsius, one of its two largest customers, could materially affect business and cash flows[432](index=432&type=chunk)[434](index=434&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=150&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) In July and August 2022, the company issued **960,078** shares of common stock to B. Riley and affiliates as commitment and advisory fees for a new equity purchase agreement and amended bridge notes, relying on registration exemptions - In July 2022, **573,381** shares were issued to B. Riley as a commitment fee for a **$100 million** common stock purchase agreement[652](index=652&type=chunk) - In August 2022, **386,697** shares were issued to a B. Riley affiliate as an advisory fee for amending bridge notes[653](index=653&type=chunk)

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 11, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Gitlin – Senior Vice President-Investor Relations Mike Levitt – Chief Executive Officer Denise Sterling – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lucas Pipes – B. Riley Chris Brendler – D.A. Davidson Stephen Glagola – Cowen Kevin Dede – H.C. Wainwright Steven Gitlin Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Core Scientific’s Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Earni ...

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Financial Performance - First Quarter 2022 revenue reached $192.5 million, a 255% increase year-over-year[8,14] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2022 was $93 million, a 644% increase year-over-year[9,14] - The company reported a net loss of $(466.2) million for the first quarter of 2022, primarily driven by $440 million in non-cash adjustments related to fair market valuation of convertible securities and digital asset holdings[8,14,15] - Digital asset mining revenue represented 69% of the first quarter revenue[18] Operational Highlights - Core Scientific mined 3,202 Bitcoins in the first quarter of 2022[12,14] - The company's total ending hashrate reached 16.2 EH/s as of the end of the first quarter[14] - Average mined Bitcoin was 37.4 BTC/Day in April 2022[8] Revised Expectations - The company revised its 2022 hashrate expectation to 30 to 32 EH/s[8,30] - The company revised its 2022 power expectation to approximately 1 GW[9,30] Strategic Positioning - The company emphasizes its market-leading scale and strong market position[10] - The company is expanding its distributed footprint across multiple geographies[21]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 001-40046 Core Scientific, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 86-1243837 (State or other ju ...

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 12, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Gitlin - Senior Vice President Investor Relations Mike Levitt - Chief Executive Officer Denise Sterling - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chris Brendler - D.A. Davidson Lucas Pipes - B. Riley Securities Tyler DiMatteo - BTIG Steven Gitlin Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Core Scientific’s First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Earnings Call. This is Steven ...

PART I [Business](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Core Scientific operates as a large-scale digital asset mining and blockchain infrastructure provider in North America, offering self-mining and third-party hosting services with significant power capacity - Core Scientific is one of North America's largest blockchain infrastructure and digital asset mining companies, with approximately **497MW** of power as of January 31, 2022[26](index=26&type=chunk) - The company operates two main business segments: **mining** for its own account and **hosting** for third-party customers, with self-mining significantly expanded following the Blockcap acquisition[27](index=27&type=chunk)[29](index=29&type=chunk) - The company has **six operational data centers** in North Carolina, Georgia, North Dakota, and Kentucky, with new facilities under development in Texas (**300MW**) and Oklahoma (**500MW**)[26](index=26&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk) - Core Scientific is highly dependent on a small number of suppliers, primarily **Bitmain**, for its specialized ASIC mining hardware, with agreements to procure over **135,000 miners** for self-mining and over **85,000** for hosting customers[47](index=47&type=chunk)[48](index=48&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2021, over **50%** of the power used in operations was generated from non-carbon emitting sources, with the company purchasing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to maintain a **net carbon-neutral** status[50](index=50&type=chunk)[52](index=52&type=chunk)[53](index=53&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=19&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces substantial risks including supplier dependency, capital intensity, power costs, digital asset price volatility, regulatory changes, and identified material weaknesses in internal financial controls - Business is highly dependent on a small number of digital asset mining equipment suppliers, such as **Bitmain**, and may face shortages or high prices[94](index=94&type=chunk) - Operations are capital intensive, requiring substantial investment in constructing facilities and acquiring new miners, with failure to obtain necessary capital potentially limiting expansion[95](index=95&type=chunk)[98](index=98&type=chunk) - The business is subject to risks from its need for significant, low-cost electric power, where government restrictions or power outages could materially harm operations[125](index=125&type=chunk)[128](index=128&type=chunk) - The price of digital assets is **extremely volatile**, directly impacting the profitability of mining operations and the value of assets held by the company[277](index=277&type=chunk) - Legacy Core and its predecessor XPDI both identified **material weaknesses** in their internal controls over financial reporting, which could adversely affect the ability to report financial results accurately and timely[302](index=302&type=chunk)[325](index=325&type=chunk) - Regulatory changes regarding digital assets in the U.S. or other countries, such as China's ban on mining, could significantly impact the business[110](index=110&type=chunk)[196](index=196&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=67&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company reports that it has no unresolved staff comments from the SEC - None[354](index=354&type=chunk) [Properties](index=67&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) The company's corporate headquarters is in Austin, Texas, operating facilities with 497MW of power as of January 31, 2022, and developing new data centers in Texas and Oklahoma - Corporate headquarters is located at **210 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704**[355](index=355&type=chunk) - As of January 31, 2022, the company had approximately **497MW** of operating electric power across its facilities in North Carolina, Georgia, North Dakota, and Kentucky[355](index=355&type=chunk) - The company is developing a **300MW** data center in Denton, Texas, and a **500MW** data center in Muskogee, Oklahoma[355](index=355&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=67&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company states that it is not currently a party to any legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or operations - The company is not presently party to any legal proceedings that would be expected to have a material adverse effect on the business[356](index=356&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=67&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This section is not applicable to the company's operations - Not applicable[357](index=357&type=chunk) PART II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=68&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant%27s%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock and public warrants began trading on Nasdaq on January 20, 2022, with approximately 317.3 million shares outstanding held by 498 record holders, and no intention to pay future dividends - Common Stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol **'CORZ'** and public warrants trade under **'CORZW'** since January 20, 2022[359](index=359&type=chunk) - As of the Closing Date, the company had **317,279,900 shares** of Common Stock outstanding held by approximately **498 holders**[360](index=360&type=chunk) - The company has not paid dividends to date and does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future[363](index=363&type=chunk) [Selected Financial Data](index=69&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Selected%20Financial%20Data) This section is not applicable as the company is a smaller reporting company - Not applicable[367](index=367&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=69&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) This section analyzes the financial condition and results of operations for the predecessor XPDI, highlighting key performance drivers for the post-merger entity, including digital asset prices, and critical accounting policies - The company's performance is heavily influenced by the market price of **Bitcoin**, network difficulty, and the company's own hash rate[388](index=388&type=chunk)[390](index=390&type=chunk)[391](index=391&type=chunk) Impact of Key Drivers on Revenue | Driver | Increase in Driver | Decrease in Driver | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Market Price of Bitcoin | Favorable | Unfavorable | | Difficulty | Unfavorable | Favorable | | Core Scientific Hash Rate | Favorable | Unfavorable | - The business operates in two segments: **'Equipment Sales and Hosting'** and **'Mining'**, with mining generating revenue from digital currency rewards and hosting earning fees from infrastructure provision[376](index=376&type=chunk) - For the year ended December 31, 2021, the predecessor company XPDI had a net loss of approximately **$32.5 million**, which included a **$26.2 million** loss from the change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities[418](index=418&type=chunk) - Critical accounting policies for the post-merger company include revenue recognition for hosting and equipment sales, accounting for digital currency assets as indefinite-lived intangible assets, and testing goodwill for impairment[444](index=444&type=chunk)[455](index=455&type=chunk)[452](index=452&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=82&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section is not required as the company qualifies as a smaller reporting company - The company is a smaller reporting company and is not required to provide the information under this item[460](index=460&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=82&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section refers to the full financial statements and supplementary data, which are included from page F-1 to F-22 of the report - Refers to the financial statements from pages **F-1 through F-22**[461](index=461&type=chunk) [Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](index=82&type=section&id=Item%209.%20Changes%20in%20and%20Disagreements%20with%20Accountants%20on%20Accounting%20and%20Financial%20Disclosure) Information for this item is incorporated by reference from a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 24, 2022 - Information is incorporated by reference from the Form 8-K filed on **January 24, 2022**[462](index=462&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=82&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of December 31, 2021, management concluded that the predecessor company XPDI's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, leading to restatement of prior financial statements - XPDI's disclosure controls and procedures were concluded to be **not effective** as of December 31, 2021[464](index=464&type=chunk) - A **material weakness** was identified in internal control over financial reporting concerning the interpretation and accounting for complex equity instruments (Class A common stock and warrants)[464](index=464&type=chunk) - This material weakness led to the **restatement** of XPDI's balance sheet as of February 12, 2021, and interim financial statements for the quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2021[464](index=464&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=83&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) The company reports no other information for this item - None[468](index=468&type=chunk) PART III Items 10 through 14, covering Directors, Executive Officers, Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, Security Ownership, Certain Relationships, and Principal Accountant Fees, are incorporated by reference from the company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the fiscal year-end [Directors, Executive Officers, Compensation, Security Ownership, and Accountant Fees](index=84&type=section&id=Items%2010-14) The information required for Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 will be included in the company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference - Information regarding directors, executive officers, corporate governance, executive compensation, security ownership, related transactions, and principal accountant fees is incorporated by reference from the forthcoming **2022 Proxy Statement**[472](index=472&type=chunk)[473](index=473&type=chunk)[474](index=474&type=chunk) PART IV [Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=85&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all exhibits filed as part of the Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the Merger Agreement, corporate governance documents, and material contracts - This section provides an index of all exhibits filed with the report, such as merger agreements, bylaws, warrant agreements, and material power and service contracts[479](index=479&type=chunk)[480](index=480&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=90&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) This section is not applicable - Not applicable[489](index=489&type=chunk) [Financial Statements](index=93&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) This section presents the audited consolidated financial statements for the predecessor XPDI, reflecting its financial position and operations as a SPAC prior to the business combination [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](index=94&type=section&id=Report%20of%20Independent%20Registered%20Public%20Accounting%20Firm) Marcum LLP issued an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements of Core Scientific, Inc. (f/k/a Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition Corp.) for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, noting no audit of internal control over financial reporting was performed - The auditor, Marcum LLP, expressed an **unqualified opinion** that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020[501](index=501&type=chunk) - The Company was not required to have, nor was the auditor engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting[503](index=503&type=chunk) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=95&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The consolidated financial statements for XPDI show its financial position as a SPAC before the merger, with total assets of $346.4 million and a net loss of $32.5 million for 2021 XPDI Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (as of Dec 31, 2021) | Metric | Amount (USD) | | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | Cash | $970,876 | | Investments held in Trust Account | $345,034,536 | | **Total Assets** | **$346,368,517** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | Derivative warrant liabilities | $49,291,420 | | Deferred underwriting commissions | $12,075,000 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$65,578,469** | | Class A common stock subject to possible redemption | $345,000,000 | | Total stockholders' deficit | $(64,209,952) | XPDI Consolidated Statement of Operations (For the Year Ended Dec 31, 2021) | Metric | Amount (USD) | | :--- | :--- | | Loss from operations | $(5,213,592) | | Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities | $(26,263,920) | | **Net loss** | **$(32,498,553)** | | Basic and diluted net loss per share, Class A | $(0.83) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=99&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail the basis of presentation for the pre-merger SPAC, XPDI, including its IPO, derivative warrant liabilities, temporary equity classification of Class A common stock, and the subsequent business combination - The financial statements are for Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition Corp. (XPDI), a blank check company, prior to its business combination with Core Scientific[518](index=518&type=chunk) - The company's public and private warrants are classified as **derivative liabilities** and re-measured to fair value at each reporting period, with changes recognized in the statement of operations[553](index=553&type=chunk)[554](index=554&type=chunk) - All **34,500,000 shares** of Class A common stock were subject to possible redemption and classified as temporary equity[556](index=556&type=chunk)[589](index=589&type=chunk) - The business combination with Legacy Core was approved on **January 19, 2022**, and is treated as a subsequent event in these financial statements[531](index=531&type=chunk)

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call March 29, 2022 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Gitlin - Senior Vice President Investor Relations Mike Levitt - Co-Founder, Co-Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Michael Trzupek - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chris Brendler - D.A. Davidson & Co. Gregory Lewis - BTIG Joseph Vafi - Canaccord Genuity Austin Vetterick - ROTH Capital Partners Lucas Pipes - B. Riley Securities Steven Gitlin Good afternoon, ladies ...

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