Bit Digital(BTBT) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for 2024 was $108 million, a 141% increase from 2023 [48] - Adjusted EBITDA reached$ 73 million, compared to $12.4 million in 2023 [53] - Gross profit was$ 45.7 million, nearly threefold increase from 2023, with gross margins expanding approximately 500 basis points to 42.3% [51] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - HPC revenue made up over 40% of full-year revenue and more than half of Q4 revenue, with cloud services generating $45.7 million in its first year of operations [7][49] - Colocation services contributed$ 1.4 million from October 12 through the year-end [49] - Bitcoin mining revenue was $58.6 million, up 32% year-over-year, but accounted for only 54% of total revenue in 2024, down from 98% in 2023 [41][48] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has seen significant demand for high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, exceeding current capacity [56] - The demand for GPUs is surging, with a strong customer pipeline and contracts representing nine-figure annual revenue [19][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Enovum vertically integrated data center operations and expanded customer base, enhancing infrastructure scaling capabilities [8][25] - The company is focused on a disciplined approach to GPU procurement and capital deployment to avoid excess inventory risk [20] - The strategic focus is on expanding both cloud services and colocation services to create a durable and diversified cash flow [59] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes the current market sentiment does not accurately reflect the company's growth potential, particularly in HPC [57] - The company is actively exploring financing options for its HPC business to support growth without diluting equity [61][151] - Future demand for AI compute is expected to be driven by inference, with strategic developments in metropolitan areas to meet customer needs [40] Other Important Information - The company is debt-free and has approximately$ 98.9 million in cash and restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 [54] - Capital expenditures for 2024 totaled $94 million, primarily for GPU purchases and the acquisition of Montreal 2 [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current run rate for cloud services? - The current run rate is approximately$ 72 million with the addition of DNA Funds as a customer [66][67] Question: What is the expected revenue contribution from new GPU deployments? - The B200s are expected to start generating revenue in April, while the H200s' timeline is uncertain due to ongoing R&D [75] Question: What was the fourth-quarter revenue for the colocation business? - The colocation revenue recognized was $1.4 million from the date of acquisition [78] Question: Can you provide details on the 100-megawatt site under LOI? - The site has 24 megawatts of power available, with a path to 48 megawatts and discussions for an additional 100 megawatts by the end of 2025 [87] Question: How confident is the company in sourcing infrastructure equipment? - The equipment for upcoming deployments has been secured, with a large portion already delivered [115] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding Bitcoin mining? - The focus remains on optimizing the fleet and maintaining Bitcoin exposure in a capital-efficient manner, rather than expanding for growth's sake [45][124]