TeraWulf (US:WULF)2025-03-01 01:07Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, GAAP revenues increased by 29% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $35 million from $27.1 million in Q3 2024, and year-over-year increased by 102% from $69.2 million in 2023 to $140.1 million in 2024 [28] - The GAAP net loss in Q4 2024 was $29.2 million compared to a net loss of $22.7 million in Q3 2024, while the net loss for 2024 was $72.4 million compared to a net loss of $73.4 million in 2023 [39] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $2.5 million, down from $6.3 million in Q3 2024, while adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $60.4 million compared to $31.9 million in 2023 [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The WULF Mining business doubled revenue and adjusted EBITDA year-over-year, driven by higher Bitcoin production and favorable Bitcoin pricing [10] - In Q4 2024, the company mined 423 Bitcoin, a 24% decrease from 555 Bitcoin in Q3 2024, but stable when excluding the impact of the Nautilus sale [27] - The hash rate achieved by WULF Mining was 9.7 exahash per second, with expectations to increase to 13.1 exahash per second upon full deployment of new miners [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 55% increase in realized power prices from $0.038 per kilowatt hour in Q3 2024 to $0.059 per kilowatt hour in Q4 2024 [29] - The power cost per Bitcoin mined was $46,328 in Q4 2024, compared to $30,448 in Q3 2024, reflecting increased energy costs [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to contract and deploy 100 to 150 megawatts of HPC hosting capacity annually over the next three years, with a focus on scaling WULF Compute to meet demand for high-density compute infrastructure [16] - TeraWulf is prioritizing the Cayuga site for expansion, expecting to add 150 megawatts of capacity in 2026, scalable to 400 megawatts by 2028 [19] - The company is actively evaluating additional site opportunities beyond the 750 megawatts available at Lake Mariner, leveraging its expertise in energy infrastructure [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for HPC and AI compute infrastructure, despite some headlines suggesting a slowdown in hyperscaler demand [15] - The company remains focused on optimizing its mining operations while transitioning to HPC hosting, driven by customer demand rather than solely by Bitcoin prices [110] - Management highlighted the importance of energy development and ownership as a competitive advantage in securing new sites [120] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $150 million of stock as part of a $200 million buyback authorization, marking the first return of capital by any public Bitcoin miner [21] - TeraWulf's cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $274 million, with total assets amounting to $787 million and total liabilities of $543 million [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is Mariner positioned for inference given the current demand? - Management indicated that both training and inference capabilities are supported at the Lake Mariner site, with existing contracts in place [48] Question: What geographies are attractive for additional site acquisitions? - The company is prioritizing the Cayuga site and is also looking at opportunities in Montana, Maryland, and Virginia [50][75] Question: What is the status of the initial 72 megawatts at CB-1? - Management stated that the initial 72 megawatts will be available in 2026, with ongoing discussions with customers regarding deployment [60] Question: How does the company view the impact of Bitcoin pricing on mining plans? - Management confirmed that the focus remains on becoming a premier HPC AI data center company, with Bitcoin mining being a secondary consideration [110] Question: What is the current status of project financing efforts? - Management expressed high confidence in project financing, noting significant demand from lenders and ongoing discussions with potential financing partners [126][130]