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BIT Mining Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year ended December 31, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BIT Mining Limited (NYSE: BTCM) (“BIT Mining,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our company”), a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.
On December 28, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Esport – Win Limited, a Hong Kong limited liability company, to sell its entire mining pool business for a total consideration of US$5 million. The sale does not include or affect any of BIT Mining’s other businesses. The disposal of the mining pool business represents a strategic shift and has a major effect on the Company’s results of operations. Accordingly, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2023 and the comparable periods have been reclassified to reflect the mining pool business segment as discontinued operations.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights for Continuing Operations
Revenues were US$10.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of US$3.2 million from US$7.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$1.2 million from US$11.6 million for the third quarter of 2023.Operating loss was US$1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a significant decrease of US$36.7 million from US$38.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$2.5 million from US$4.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.Non-GAAP operating loss1 was US$1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$15.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP operating loss of US$4.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$0.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$40.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.7 million for the third quarter of 2023.Non-GAAP net loss1 attributable to BIT Mining was US$0.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$15.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$3.9 million for the third quarter of 2023.Basic and diluted losses per American Depositary Share (“ADS”)2 attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$0.38.Non-GAAP basic and diluted losses per ADS2 attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$0.39.
Full Year 2023 Highlights for Continuing Operations
Revenues were US$43.1 million for the full year 2023, compared with revenues of US$57.0 million for the full year 2022.Operating loss was US$12.9 million for the full year 2023, compared with operating loss of US$88.1 million for the full year 2022.Non-GAAP operating loss1 was US$11.9 million for the full year 2023, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of US$42.1 million for the full year 2022.Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$11.1 million for the full year 2023, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$74.8 million for the full year 2022.Non-GAAP net loss1 attributable to BIT Mining was US$9.9 million for the full year 2023, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$26.6 million for the full year 2022.Basic and diluted losses per ADS2 attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the full year 2023 were US$1.31.Non-GAAP basic and diluted losses per ADS2 attributable to BIT Mining Limited including from continuing operations and discontinued operations for the full year 2023 were US$1.21.
Full Year 2023 Highlights for Discontinued Operations
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes was US$3.4 million for the full year 2023, compared with net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes of US$80.6 million for the full year 2022. The year-over-year decrease of US$77.2 million was mainly attributable to the impairment of intangible assets in the amount of US$48.6 million and impairment of goodwill in the amount of US$26.6 million in the year of 2022 associated with the discontinued operations.
1 Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of intangible assets, impairment of property and equipment, impairment of equity investments, changes in fair value of contingent considerations, and changes in fair value of derivative instruments. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in the table at the end of this release.
2 The Company changed the ratio of ADSs to its Class A ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio”), par value US$0.00005 per share, from the former ADS Ratio of one (1) ADS to ten (10) Class A ordinary shares, to the current ADS Ratio of one (1) ADS to one hundred (100) Class A ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio Change”). The ADS Ratio Change was effective on December 23, 2022.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results for Continuing Operations
Revenues
Revenues were mainly comprised of US$4.7 million from the self-mining business and US$5.7 million from the data center business.
Self-mining
As of today, the total hash rate capacity of our DOGE/LTC mining machines in operation is approximately 24,766.0 GH/s. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, we produced 38.3 million DOGE and 10,615 LTC from our DOGE/LTC cryptocurrency mining operations and recognized revenue of approximately US$3.6 million.
Considerable uncertainty persists in the market despite the recent modest recovery and narrow growth in cryptocurrency asset prices. Facing this current environment, we remain determined to improve our quality and efficiency. As of today, the total hash rate capacity of our BTC mining machines in operation is approximately 56.63 PH/s. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, we produced 21 BTC from our BTC cryptocurrency mining operations and recognized revenue of approximately US$0.8 million. We also recognized revenue of approximately US$0.3 million from our ETC cryptocurrency mining operations.
Data Center Operation
During the fourth quarter of 2023, our 82.5 megawatt space (the “82.5 Megawatt Space”) at the Ohio Mining Site recognized approximately $5.7 million in service fee revenue, representing a decrease of US$0.7 million compared with the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to one of our customers entered into arrangement directly with the utility service provider. As a result, our service fee revenue from the customer decreased during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Overall
Revenues were US$10.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of US$3.2 million, or 44.4%, from US$7.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$1.2 million, or 10.3%, from US$11.6 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to an increase of US$3.6 million in the DOGE/LTC cryptocurrency production, due to an increase in hash power related to new mining machines that were put into operation in 2023. The sequential decrease was mainly attributable to higher computing power of the whole network in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared with the computing power in the third quarter of 2023, resulting in an increased difficulty in cryptocurrency mining activities.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses were US$13.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of US$9.7 million, or 42.4%, from US$22.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$1.8 million, or 12.0%, from US$15.0 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Cost of revenue was US$8.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of US$7.5 million, or 45.7%, from US$16.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$1.9 million, or 17.6%, from US$10.8 million for the third quarter of 2023. The sequential decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in electricity fees payable to the utility service provider as one of our customers entered into arrangement directly with the utility service provider. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in electricity fees payable mentioned above, and the overall year-over-year decrease in electricity rates charged by the utility service provider. Cost of revenue was comprised of the direct cost of revenue of US$6.0 million and depreciation and amortization of US$2.9 million. The direct cost of revenue mainly included direct costs relating to (i) the cryptocurrency mining business of US$1.3 million, and (ii) the data center business of US$4.7 million.
Sales and marketing expenses were US$0.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with US$0.03 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and US$0.03 million for the third quarter of 2023.
General and administrative expenses were US$4.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of US$1.9 million, or 31.7%, from US$6.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and a slight decrease of US$0.1 million, or 2.4%, from US$4.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease of US$1.0 million in technical service fee.
Service development expenses were nil for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with US$0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and US$0.04 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in staff costs, benefits, share-based compensation and other related expenses as a result of a decrease in headcount.
Net Gain on Disposal of Cryptocurrency Assets
Net gain on disposal of cryptocurrency assets was US$1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of US$2.2 million from US$3.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and an increase of US$0.6 million from US$0.9 million for the third quarter of 2023, by using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) method to calculate the cost of disposition during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Impairment of Cryptocurrency Assets
Impairment of cryptocurrency assets was US$0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of US$1.9 million from US$2.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and a decrease of US$0.5 million from US$0.7 million for the third quarter of 2023, mainly due to less provision recorded for impairment of cryptocurrency assets held as a result of generally increasing cryptocurrency prices.
Impairment of Property and Equipment
Impairment of property and equipment was nil for the third and fourth quarters of 2023 and was US$22.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, which was mainly due to the provision for impairment of mining machines in Kazakhstan and the U.S.
Operating Loss from continuing operations
Operating loss from continuing operations was US$1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with operating loss from continuing operations of US$38.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and operating loss from continuing operations of US$4.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was US$1.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations of US$15.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations of US$4.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease in non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was mainly due to (i) an increase of US$2.8 million in revenue of the self-mining business, due to increases in cryptocurrency prices and mining machine, (ii) a decrease of US$1.9 million in impairment of cryptocurrency assets, (iii) a decrease of US$4.4 million in depreciation and amortization expenses due to impairment of mining machines and intangible asset in 2022, and (iv) a decrease of US$1.2 million in cloud computing power rental costs. The sequential decrease in non-GAAP operating loss from continuing operations was mainly due to (i) a decrease of US$0.5 million in impairment of cryptocurrency assets and an increase of US$0.6 million in net gain on disposal of cryptocurrency assets resulting from increases in cryptocurrency prices, and (ii) a decrease of US$0.8 million in other operating expenses.
Net Loss Attributable to BIT Mining including from continuing operations and discontinued operations
Net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$4.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$109.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$4.4 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease in net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to (i) a decrease of US$22.6 million in impairment of property and equipment, (ii) decrease in net loss from discontinued operations resulting from a decrease of US$48.6 million in impairment of intangible assets and a decrease of US$26.6 million in impairment of goodwill, and (iii) a decrease of US$2.3 million in impairment of long-term investments.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was US$4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$9.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining of US$3.6 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year decrease in non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to the reasons related to the decrease in net loss from discontinued operations mentioned above. The sequential increase in non-GAAP net loss attributable to BIT Mining was mainly due to the increase in net loss from discontinued operations of US$3.8 million.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investment
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$3.6 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of US$5.4 million, restricted cash3 of US$0.1 million, and short-term investment4 of US$2.4 million as of December 31, 2022.
Cryptocurrency Assets
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cryptocurrency assets of US$7.6 million in aggregate, which comprised of 22.6 BTC, 12.2 million DOGE, 11,955 LTC, and various other cryptocurrency assets, which were generated from its cryptocurrency mining businesses, without regard to its mining pool businesses.
3 Restricted cash represents deposits in merchant banks yet to be withdrawn.
4 Short-term investment represents fixed coupon notes with original maturities of greater than three months but less than a year.
About BIT Mining Limited
BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company with operations in cryptocurrency mining, data center operation and mining machine manufacturing. The Company is strategically creating long-term value across the industry with its cryptocurrency ecosystem. Anchored by its cost-efficient data centers that strengthen its profitability with steady cash flow, the Company also conducts self-mining operations that enhance its marketplace resilience by leveraging self-developed and purchased mining machines to seamlessly adapt to dynamic cryptocurrency pricing. The Company also owns 7-nanometer BTC chips and has strong capabilities in the development of LTC/DOGE miners and ETC miners.
Safe Harbor Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “target”, “going forward”, “outlook” and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
As a supplement to net loss, we use the non-GAAP financial measure of adjusted net loss which is U.S. GAAP net loss as adjusted to exclude the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of intangible assets, impairment of equity investments, impairment of property and equipment, changes in fair value of contingent considerations, and changes in fair value of derivative instruments. All adjustments are non-cash and we believe they are not reflective of our general business performance. This non-GAAP financial measure is provided as additional information to help our investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our current financial performance and prospects for the future. This non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in addition to or as a substitute for or superior to U.S. GAAP net loss. In addition, our definition of adjusted net loss may be different from the definition of such term used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
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BIT Mining Limited
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
5,371
3,575
Restricted cash
126
–
Short-term investment
2,360
–
Accounts receivable
3,575
2,873
Prepayments and other current assets
8,310
12,723
Cryptocurrency assets
5,573
7,629
Current assets of discontinued operations
10,021
13,712
Total current assets
35,336
40,512
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net
27,209
22,833
Intangible assets, net
3,299
2,033
Deposits
2,387
2,467
Long-term investments
8,049
6,307
Right-of-use assets
4,135
3,752
Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets
6,363
47
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
26
–
Total non-current assets
51,468
37,439
TOTAL ASSETS
86,804
77,951
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
3,672
2,291
Accrued payroll and welfare payable
747
458
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
4,825
4,335
Income tax payable
73
76
Operating lease liabilities – current
1,367
1,413
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
20,155
27,605
Total current liabilities
30,839
36,178
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities – non-current
2,837
2,339
Total non-current liabilities
2,837
2,339
TOTAL LIABILITIES
33,676
38,517
Shareholders’ equity:
Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.00005 per share;
1,599,935,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023; 1,063,813,210 and 1,111,232,210 shares issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023,
respectively
54
54
Class A preference shares, par value US$0.00005 per share; 65,000
shares authorized as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023;
65,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2023
–
–
Class B ordinary shares, par value US$0.00005 per share; 400,000,000
shares authorized as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023;
99 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023
–
–
Additional paid-in capital
620,807
621,837
Treasury shares
(21,604)
(21,604)
Accumulated deficit and statutory reserve
(542,169)
(556,597)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(3,960)
(4,256)
Total shareholders’ equity
53,128
39,434
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
86,804
77,951
BIT Mining Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”),
except for number of shares, per share (or ADS) data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2023
Revenues
7,168
11,639
10,407
57,025
43,101
Operating costs and
expenses:
Cost of revenue
(16,417)
(10,763)
(8,935)
(61,195)
(39,147)
Sales and marketing
expenses
(27)
(33)
(256)
(336)
(378)
General and
administrative expenses
(5,951)
(4,184)
(4,054)
(21,946)
(19,153)
Service development
expenses
(481)
(38)
–
(2,213)
(874)
Total operating costs
and expenses
(22,876)
(15,018)
(13,245)
(85,690)
(59,552)
Other operating income
135
–
86
115
220
Government grant
2
–
–
29
–
Other operating
expenses
(1,750)
(995)
(197)
(3,234)
(1,494)
Net gain (loss) on
disposal of
cryptocurrency assets
3,711
932
1,531
(5,384)
7,074
Impairment of
cryptocurrency assets
(2,097)
(691)
(163)
(9,396)
(2,280)
Changes in fair value of
contingent
considerations
–
–
–
1,247
–
Impairment of property
and equipment
(22,641)
–
–
(35,224)
–
Impairment of
intangible assets
–
–
–
(7,539)
–
Operating loss
(38,348)
(4,133)
(1,581)
(88,051)
(12,931)
Other income
(expense), net
531
(5)
395
9,031
797
Interest income
25
200
–
150
242
Interest expense
–
–
–
(218)
–
Gain from equity
method investments
8
–
–
164
939
Impairment of long-
term investments
(2,250)
–
–
(2,250)
–
Gain from disposal of
subsidiaries
–
–
–
3,340
–
Changes in fair value of
derivative instruments
–
(808)
423
–
(110)
Loss before income tax
from continuing
operations
(40,034)
(4,746)
(763)
(77,834)
(11,063)
Income tax benefits
–
–
–
–
–
Net loss from continuing
operations
(40,034)
(4,746)
(763)
(77,834)
(11,063)
Net (loss) income from
discontinued
operations, net of
applicable income taxes
(69,123)
387
(3,455)
(80,593)
(3,365)
Net loss
(109,157)
(4,359)
(4,218)
(158,427)
(14,428)
Less: Net loss
attributable to
noncontrolling interests
–
–
–
(3,012)
–
Net loss attributable to
BIT Mining Limited
(109,157)
(4,359)
(4,218)
(155,415)
(14,428)
Other comprehensive
income (loss):
Foreign currency
translation gain (loss)
236
(44)
188
(1,735)
(296)
Other comprehensive
income (loss), net of tax
236
(44)
188
(1,735)
(296)
Comprehensive loss
(108,921)
(4,403)
(4,030)
(160,162)
(14,724)
Less: comprehensive
loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests
–
–
–
(3,142)
–
Comprehensive loss
attributable to BIT
Mining Limited
(108,921)
(4,403)
(4,030)
(157,020)
(14,724)
Weighted average
number of Class A and
Class B ordinary shares
outstanding:
Basic
1,063,813,210
1,111,232,309
1,111,232,309
871,036,499
1,102,373,814
Diluted
1,063,813,210
1,111,232,309
1,111,232,309
871,036,499
1,102,373,814
Losses per share
attributable to BIT
Mining Limited-Basic
and Diluted
Net loss from
continuing operations
(0.04)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.09)
(0.01)
Net (loss) income from
discontinued operations
(0.06)
0.00
(0.00)
(0.09)
(0.00)
Net loss
(0.10)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.18)
(0.01)
Losses per ADS*
attributable to BIT
Mining Limited-Basic
and Diluted
Net loss from
continuing operations
(3.76)
(0.43)
(0.07)
(8.59)
(1.00)
Net (loss) income from
discontinued operations
(6.50)
0.04
(0.31)
(9.25)
(0.31)
Net loss
(10.26)
(0.39)
(0.38)
(17.84)
(1.31)
* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents ten Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
BIT Mining Limited
Reconciliation of non-GAAP results of operations measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures
(Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars (“US$”),
except for number of shares, per share (or ADS) data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2023
Operating loss from continuing operations
(38,348)
(4,133)
(1,581)
(88,051)
(12,931)
Adjustment for share-based compensation
expenses
–
–
276
4,474
1,030
Adjustment for impairment of intangible assets
–
–
–
7,539
–
Adjustment for impairment of property and
equipment
22,641
–
–
35,224
–
Adjustment for changes in fair value of contingent
considerations
–
–
–
(1,247)
–
Adjusted operating loss (non-GAAP) from
continuing operations
(15,707)
(4,133)
(1,305)
(42,061)
(11,901)
Net loss attributable to BIT Mining Limited
(109,157)
(4,359)
(4,218)
(155,415)
(14,428)
Net (loss) income attributable to BIT Mining
Limited
from discontinued operations, net of applicable
income taxes
(69,123)
387
(3,455)
(80,593)
(3,365)
Net loss attributable to BIT Mining Limited
from continuing operations
(40,034)
(4,746)
(763)
(74,822)
(11,063)
Adjustment for share-based compensation
expenses
–
–
276
4,474
1,030
Adjustment for impairment of intangible
assets
–
–
–
7,539
–
Adjustment for impairment of equity
investments
2,250
–
–
2,250
–
Adjustment for impairment of property
and equipment
22,641
–
–
35,224
–
Adjustment for changes in fair value of
derivative instruments
–
808
(423)
–
110
Adjustment for changes in fair value of
contingent considerations
–
–
–
(1,247)
–
Adjusted net loss attributable to BIT Mining
Limited (non-GAAP) from continuing operations
(15,143)
(3,938)
(910)
(26,582)
(9,923)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of
applicable income taxes
(69,123)
387
(3,455)
(80,593)
(3,365)
Adjustment for impairment of intangible assets
48,555
–
–
48,555
–
Adjustment for impairment of goodwill
26,569
–
–
26,569
–
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to BIT
Mining Limited (non-GAAP) from discontinued
operations
6,001
387
(3,455)
(5,469)
(3,365)
Adjusted net loss attributable to BIT Mining
Limited (non-GAAP)
(9,142)
(3,551)
(4,365)
(32,051)
(13,288)
Weighted average number of Class A and
Class B ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic
1,063,813,210
1,111,232,309
1,111,232,309
871,036,499
1,102,378,814
Diluted
1,063,813,210
1,111,232,309
1,111,232,309
871,036,499
1,102,373,814
Losses per share attributable to BIT Mining
Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic and Diluted
Adjusted net loss from continuing operations
(non-GAAP)
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.03)
(0.01)
Adjusted net (loss) income from discontinued operations
(non-GAAP)
0.00
0.00
(0.00)
(0.01)
(0.00)
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)
(0.01)
(0.00)
(0.00)
(0.04)
(0.01)
Losses per ADS* attributable to BIT Mining
Limited (non-GAAP)-Basic and Diluted (Note)
Adjusted net loss from continuing operations (non-GAAP)
(1.42)
(0.35)
(0.08)
(3.05)
(0.90)
Adjusted net (loss) income from discontinued operations
(non-GAAP)
0.56
0.03
(0.31)
(0.63)
(0.31)
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)
(0.86)
(0.32)
(0.39)
(3.68)
(1.21)
* American Depositary Shares, which are traded on the NYSE. Each ADS represents 100 Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
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Loomis enters Peru through the intended acquisition of Hermes Transportes Blindados via a public tender offer
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STOCKHOLM, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Loomis has entered a Tender Offer Agreement (“TOA”) with CVC Capital Partners and other minority shareholders representing 99.49 percent of the outstanding shares in the Peru-based cash and valuables management company Hemes Transportes Blindados S.A. (“Hermes”), publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange. Under the TOA, Loomis will launch a public tender offer (“Oferta Pública de Adquisición”) for up to 100 percent of the shares of Hermes, at an enterprise value of approximately SEK 4 billion on a cash and debt free basis. The public tender offer is expected to be launched during the second or third quarter, with closing anticipated in the third quarter of 2026.
Hermes was founded in 1985 and is today a leading provider of cash management and secure logistics services in Peru. Hermes provides services that include transport, processing, storage and security custody of valuables such as cash, precious metals and high value minerals, as well as ATM management and collection services. Hermes serves around 1,000 clients across financial, retail, governmental, industrial and mining sectors. The company is publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange and is headquartered in Lima with 19 branches across the country. The company employs approximately 3,200 people nationwide and in 2025, Hermes reported revenues of PEN 432 million (approximately SEK 1.2 billion).
“Today we have reached a strategic milestone. Through our most significant acquisition to date, we are entering the Peruvian market. As the leading player in the industry, Hermes has a proven track record of growth, profitability and innovation. Peru has one the fastest growing economies in Latin America, supported by a solid macroeconomic environment and increasing cash usage. I am delighted to welcome more than 3,200 new colleagues to Loomis,” comments Aritz Larrea, President and CEO of Loomis.
“We are excited to become part of Loomis. Joining a global group with deep expertise in operations like ours strengthens our ability to continue growing with confidence and responsibility. This next chapter strongly supports our purpose of empowering the development of a safer society by protecting resources, building trust, and contributing to stability within the financial system,” comments Mirella Velásquez Castro, CEO of Hermes.
Strategic rationale
Strengthens Loomis’ position in Latin America
As communicated at the 2024 Capital Markets Day, expanding in emerging Latin American markets is a strategic priority. Peru is an attractive market given its high cash usage, strong economic growth, a solid macro environment, and a stable, independent central bank. Strong potential for growth within the SME customer segment and Automated Solutions
Hermes’ strong position in the SME segment and its relationship with Loomis’ cash-handling automation solutions under the CIMA brand provide a solid platform to expand Loomis’ Automated Solutions offering in Peru, creating clear growth and synergy opportunities.
Expanding the mining offer with Loomis International
The acquisition presents strong potential to complement Hermes’ established valuables logistics within the mining sector with Loomis International’s service offering, supporting cross-border expansion and strengthening the combined position in the mining segment. Supports Loomis strategic targets
The acquisition supports Loomis’ financial targets, contributing to both revenue growth and margin accretion. Hermes also demonstrates strong governance and is at the forefront of sustainability in its market, aligning well with Loomis’ sustainability priorities and targets.
Overview of the transaction
Loomis has entered into a Tender Offer Agreement (“TOA”) with CVC Capital Partners and other minority shareholders representing 99.49 percent of the outstanding shares of Hermes (the “Majority Shareholders”), a publicly listed company on the Lima Stock Exchange. Under the TOA, Loomis will, subject to customary terms and conditions, conduct a public tender offer (“Oferta Pública de Adquisición” or “OPA”) to acquire up to 100 percent of Hermes’ outstanding shares. The Majority Shareholders have pursuant to the terms of the TOA undertaken to support the OPA process and confirmed their intention to sell their shares and accept the tender offer once launched. The transaction values Hermes at an enterprise value of SEK 4 billion (PEN 1,450 million) on a cash and debt free basis, representing a 6.6x adjusted EBITDA multiple based on the 2025 financial year.
The commencement of the OPA is expected during the second or third quarter of 2026. Further details of the transaction, including the offer price and offer conditions, will be provided in the tender offer documentation in accordance with applicable regulations.
Following completion of the OPA, the business will be reported within Segment Europe and Latin America and consolidated into Loomis as of the transaction closing. Closing is expected to take place during the third quarter of 2026. Following a successful tender offer process, no regulatory approvals are required to complete the acquisition.
The transaction will be financed entirely through debt with an already committed bridge facility.
The acquisition is expected to be instantly accretive to the Group’s operating profit (EBITA) as well as earnings per share.
Conference call
Loomis invites shareholders, investors, analysts and financial media to a webcast presentation on May 5 at 9.00 a.m. CEST, during which the intended acquisition will be presented, and a Q&A session will be held.
To follow the webcast, please follow this link.
To ask questions, please join the conference call using the following dial-in details:
United Kingdom: +44 (0)161 250 8206USA: +1 (0)561 771 1427Sweden: +46 (0)8 505 100 39
This press release is also available on the company’s website, www.loomis.com.
For more information, please contact:
Aritz Larrea
President and CEO
Contact via:
Jenny Boström
Head of Sustainability and IR
ir@loomis.com
+46 79 006 45 92
Fredrik Hammarbäck
Media Relations and External Communications Manager
media@loomis.com
+46 76 311 56 29
Important information
The public tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A. described in this communication has not yet commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only, is not a recommendation and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities, nor is it a substitute for the tender offer materials that Loomis AB and its acquisition subsidiary will file with the Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores upon commencement of the tender offer.
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Corgi Launches AI Insurance Coverage to Protect Businesses When AI Goes Wrong
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business operations, a new category of risk is emerging: one that traditional insurance policies were never designed to cover. Corgi has announced the launch of its AI Insurance Coverage, a purpose-built solution designed to protect companies from the real-world consequences of AI failures.
From autonomous agents making financial decisions to models generating customer-facing content, AI systems are no longer experimental—they are operational. But when these systems malfunction, produce biased outputs, or act unpredictably, the financial and legal exposure can be significant.
Corgi’s AI Insurance Coverage is designed to fill those gaps.
“Businesses are moving fast with AI, but their insurance hasn’t kept up,” said Nico Laqua, co-founder and CEOat Corgi. “We built this product for the reality companies are already in, where AI is making decisions, taking actions, and sometimes making mistakes.”
Rather than introducing a standalone policy, Corgi’s solution integrates directly with existing Tech E&O policies and introduces a modular approach, allowing companies to tailor protection based on how they use AI.
The coverage is built to address a wide spectrum of AI-related scenarios, including issues stemming from biased algorithms, inaccurate or harmful generated content, misuse of training data, adversarial attacks on models, synthetic media, and autonomous system failures.
Rather than forcing companies into rigid policies, Corgi allows customers to select only the coverage modules relevant to their risk profile, ensuring they pay only for what they need.
The launch comes at a time when traditional insurers and regulators alike are grappling with how to handle AI-related incidents. In some cases, traditional carriers have begun excluding AI-related risks altogether, leaving businesses exposed.
Corgi’s AI Insurance Coverage is available for technology companies, startups, and enterprises deploying AI in production environments.
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Corgi is an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier built for startups. As a licensed carrier, Corgi designs and manages insurance end-to-end, using modern infrastructure and AI systems to power underwriting, policy management, and claims.
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ISDN Precision System Obtains CE Certification, Plans Debut at SEMICON SEA
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TAIPEI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISDN Precision System announced that its linear motors have obtained CE certification, demonstrating compliance with European Union requirements on safety, health, and environmental protection, and granting the company official access to the European market.
The company stated that achieving CE certification indicates its product design and manufacturing processes meet relevant European regulatory standards, and is expected to support future collaboration with international customers in equipment integration and applications.
ISDN Precision System will participate in SEMICON SEA 2026 in May 2026 under the leadership of its parent company, Singapore-based ISDN Holdings. This marks the company’s first participation in an overseas semiconductor exhibition.
According to ISDN Precision System, the exhibition will feature linear motors and high-precision modules, with applications covering semiconductor equipment, laser processing, and optical inspection. Its linear motors support high-speed motion and precision positioning, and are compatible with leading global drive and controller brands for multi-axis configurations. The company also provides customized mechatronic solutions, developing motion systems based on customer requirements.
According to PwC, global semiconductor equipment spending is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 7% through 2030, with more than 70% of investments concentrated in Asia. Against this backdrop, as Asia continues to serve as a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing, and with Singapore and Malaysia playing key roles in packaging, testing, and related supply chains, ISDN Precision System is leveraging its parent company’s regional presence to expand its service capabilities.
The company stated that it will continue to strengthen technical capabilities and application integration based on its existing product portfolio, while expanding collaboration opportunities in overseas markets.
About ISDN Holdings Limited
Operating since 1986, ISDN Holdings Limited (SGX: I07) is a fast-growing multi-industry corporation focused on powering smart operations. We help businesses advance their digital capabilities for the Industry 4.0 era while maintaining a keen focus on clean energy in Asia.
About ISDN Precision System
Based in Taiwan, ISDN Precision System specializes in the local production of linear motors, high-precision gantries, and customized mechatronics solutions for the precision manufacturing sector. From its strategic base in Asia, the company has rapidly built an international network to deliver precise and tailored motion solutions to customers worldwide.
Contact ISDN Precision System at marketing@isdn-precision.com
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