Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 7 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
I. OVERVIEW
1. Introduction
The following Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (the “MD&A”) for Bitfarms Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries,
“we”, “our”, the “Company” or “Bitfarms”) should be read in conjunction with our audited
annual consolidated financial statements and its accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Financial Statements”)
included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Our actual business, financial condition, and results of operations could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly
under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” See also “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Our historical
results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.
Beginning with this Annual Report, we have transitioned
from preparing our Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued
by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”), to accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All comparative figures in this MD&A have been adjusted to U.S. GAAP for
consistency.
Our Financial Statements and this MD&A are
reported in thousands of U.S. dollars and U.S. dollars, respectively, except where otherwise noted.
In this MD&A, the following terms shall have
the following definitions:
Term
Definition
Q4 2025
Three months ended December 31, 2025
Q4 2024
Three months ended December 31, 2024
FY 2025
Twelve months ended December 31, 2025
FY 2024
Twelve months ended December 31, 2024
FY 2023
Twelve months ended December 31, 2023
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2. Company Overview
Bitfarms is a North American digital and energy
infrastructure company that develops, owns and plans to operate data centers and energy infrastructure for high-performance computing
(“HPC”) and artificial intelligence (“AI”) workloads. In 2025, we began a significant transformation in our corporate
strategy, pivoting away from our historical focus on Bitcoin Mining operations in the Americas to concentrate on the United States HPC
data center market. This strategic realignment was driven by several key factors, including growing demand for AI compute capacity across
North America and the volatility and operational challenges associated with our Latin American jurisdictions. As a result of these strategic
decisions and challenges, we classified certain of our Latin American assets as “held for sale” and their operations as discontinued
operations. Despite our discontinued operations related to Latin America, we continue to maintain our legacy Bitcoin Mining operations
in the U.S. and Canada, to help fund operations and development efforts.
Bitfarms was founded in 2017 and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq and TSX under the ticker symbol “BITF.”
On or about April 1, 2026, we expect to complete our U.S. Redomiciliation process, pursuant to which shareholders of Bitfarms will exchange
their shares for shares of a newly formed public company incorporated in the State of Delaware, Keel Infrastructure Corp. (“Keel”).
On or about April 6, 2026, we expect to begin trading on the Nasdaq and TSX under the ticker symbol “KEEL”.
Our mission is to deliver the infrastructure and
energy required to support HPC and AI workloads. We have a portfolio of assets (our “Infrastructure Assets”) that include
owned and operated power generation facilities with collocated Bitcoin Mining data centers, established grid interconnections within the
wholesale electricity market administered by PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) in Pennsylvania, and 100% renewable hydroelectric
capacity in Québec, Canada and Washington state. Our Infrastructure Assets represent a 2.2 GW power capacity pipeline, comprising
648 MW of secured capacity and 1,513 MW of planned capacity in development, located across our U.S. Sites and Québec Sites. Currently,
our Infrastructure Assets are deployed to support our Bitcoin Mining activities. We are developing our Infrastructure Assets to support
HPC data centers, and expect to continue such development in the coming years.
HPC Infrastructure is our primary growth area.
We are developing data centers designed to support HPC and AI workloads, with the intention of leasing capacity to hyperscalers, cloud
service providers, AI companies, and enterprises under long-term contracts. We expect these contracts to deliver higher cash flows per
megawatt and greater revenue predictability than Bitcoin Mining. As of December 31, 2025, this growth area had not yet generated revenue.
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I. OVERVIEW (Continued)
2. Company Overview (Continued)
As its historical core business, Bitfarms owns
and operates data centers housing computers (referred to as “Miners”) designed for the purpose of validating transactions
on the Bitcoin Blockchain (referred to as “Mining”). Bitfarms generally operates its Miners 24 hours per day to produce computational
power used for hashing calculations (measured by hashrate) that Bitfarms sells to Mining Pool operators under a formula-driven rate commonly
known in the industry as Full Pay Per Share (“FPPS”). Under FPPS, Mining Pool operators compensate Mining companies for their
computational power used for hashing calculations, measured by hashrate, based on what the Mining Pool operator would expect to generate
in revenue for a given time period if there was no randomness involved. The fee paid by a Mining Pool operator to Bitfarms for its computational
power used for hashing calculations may be in cryptocurrency, U.S. dollar, or another currency. However, the fees are paid to Bitfarms
on a daily basis in Bitcoin. Bitfarms accumulates the cryptocurrency and transaction fees it receives or exchanges them for U.S. dollar
through reputable and established cryptocurrency trading platforms. As of December 31, 2025, Bitfarms operated 14.8 EH/s. Through
2024 and 2025, we upgraded our fleet to 85,442 new-generation ASIC miners (Bitmain T21, S21, S21 Pro, S21 Hydro, and S21+ models), reaching
peak capacity of 19.5 EH/s and 19 w/TH efficiency in the first quarter of 2025 prior to the shutdown of our Argentina operations. We do
not plan to invest incremental capital in expanding our hashrate and expect Mining to wind down progressively as sites are converted to
HPC and AI workloads.
To support and accelerate the development of our
HPC data center projects, we undertook several significant financing and operational initiatives.
As described in Note 3 to the Financial Statements,
we acquired Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. (“Stronghold”) on March 14, 2025 (the “Stronghold Transaction”).
Through the acquisition of Stronghold, we now own and operate two refuse power generation facilities with a combined capacity of 473 MW.
Both facilities qualify as an “Alternative Energy System” under Pennsylvania, U.S. law because Mining refuse is classified
as a Tier II Alternative Energy Source (large-scale hydropower is also classified in this tier). We sell our electricity into the PJM
Merchant Market under a professional services agreement with Customized Energy Solutions, Ltd. To support our co-located data centers,
our primary fuel source at these facilities is waste which is provided by various third parties. We earn waste tax credits by utilizing
refuse to generate electricity. We primarily consume the energy internally to support computational activities related to hashing calculations
and sell any excess of energy we produce to the local energy supplier (the “Grid”).
In October 2025, we advanced our HPC infrastructure
strategy by acquiring the Sharon property in Pennsylvania, United States, for $38.7 million and entered into a purchase commitment of
$128.7 million, payable in the next 12 months, for the development and expansion of HPC data center projects with Vertiv, a large publicly-traded
American multinational provider of critical infrastructure and services for data centers.
In October 2025, we raised $588.0 million through
the issuance of Convertible Notes. In April 2025 we drew the initial tranche of $50.0 million of the Macquarie loan, and in October 2025,
we borrowed $50.0 million through the conversion of our credit facility, with Macquarie Equipment Capital, Inc. (“Macquarie”).
In February 2026, we fully repaid the $100.0 million Macquarie credit facility.
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I. OVERVIEW (Continued)
3. Factors Affecting our Performance
Ability to Secure Low-Cost Electricity
HPC data centers and Bitcoin Mining consume extensive
energy, including for both the Mining and cooling aspects of our operations. In particular, we believe the increasing difficulty of the
network, driven by more miners and higher global hashrate, and the periodic halving adjustments of Bitcoin reward rates, as well as the
global demand for HPC data centers for various use cases, and the need for reliability in such industry, will drive the increasing importance
of access to power and cost effectiveness in HPC data centers and Bitcoin Mining over the long-term.
Certain governments and regulators are increasingly
focused on the energy and environmental impact of data centers used for Bitcoin Mining and HPC data centers. This has led, and could lead,
to new governmental measures regulating, restricting or prohibiting the use of electricity for Bitcoin Mining and HPC data center operations,
or could result in increased power costs for these types of power consumers.
We currently maintain a portfolio of competitively
priced electrical power. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to negotiate additional power agreements on similar terms,
or at all. The price we pay for electricity depends on numerous factors including sources of generation, regulatory environment, electricity
market structure, commodity prices, transmission cost allocation, instantaneous supply/demand balances, counterparty consumption and procurement
method. These factors may be subject to change over time and result in increased power costs. In addition, developments in the United
States, including actions by the current U.S. administration, signal a policy shift away from supporting renewable energy which could
result in fewer such projects being constructed and lead to increases in electricity prices as demand increases. There have also been
legislative proposals and other legal developments targeting renewable energy and large electrical loads in certain states. Any reductions
or modifications to, or the elimination of laws, programs or incentives that provide electricity to Bitcoin Mining companies or HPC data
center operators or that support renewable energy, or the implementation of more arduous requirements for renewable energy projects, could
potentially limit the availability of, and increase the costs we incur for, electricity, including renewable energy, in the United States.
Competitive Environment
We expect increasing global adoption of HPC and
AI use cases as existing industries incorporate AI and other HPC-intensive processes and new industries emerge. We anticipate that the
use of AI will expand to a broader set of enterprises that will utilize AI to drive internal efficiencies and implement AI into their
products and services. As more non-AI-native organizations across a broader spectrum of industries run training and inference workloads
on their own proprietary models, and as new industries with additional HPC and AI workload demands emerge, we believe we will be well-positioned
to capture those workloads at our facilities. Our facilities are capable of handling these added workloads due to our utility relationships
and power procurement capabilities, our Behind-the meter power generation experience, and experience with grid-management and flexible
load operations, among other factors. Successful acquisitions of new customers will depend on our ability to provide sufficient, cost-competitive
high-uptime supply for HPC and AI compute demands, demand from end-users of AI-enabled products and services, demand from end-users for
HPC workloads, our overall pricing relative to competition, and the location and efficiency of our HPC infrastructure sites. If AI and
other HPC-intensive use cases are not broadly adopted by enterprises to the extent we expect, or if new use cases do not emerge, our
market opportunity may be smaller than we expect.
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I. OVERVIEW (Continued)
3. Factors Affecting our Performance
(Continued)
Competitive Environment (Continued)
We compete with a variety of Bitcoin Mining companies
globally, including individual hobbyists, Mining Pools and public and private companies, as well as HPC data center operators including
large and well-funded companies. We believe that, even if the price of Bitcoin decreases, the Bitcoin Mining market will continue to draw
new Mining companies and increase the scale and sophistication of competition in the Bitcoin Mining industry, while the HPC Infrastructure
sector continues to draw companies with significant resources to dedicate to growing their HPC data center business as well as expertise
in the industry. Increasing competition generally results in an increase to the global hashrate, which in turn would generally lead to
a reduction in the percentage share of the fixed Bitcoin network rewards that Bitcoin Mining companies, including Bitfarms, would earn,
and may result in larger and more established HPC data center providers increasing their resource allocation and attention to the industry,
which could make our ability to compete, including to attract and maintain customers, more difficult.
Expansion into HPC infrastructure services
and other energy-intensive use cases
A key factor affecting our performance is
our ability to expand into AI infrastructure services and other energy-intensive applications. We are leveraging our existing
development and operational expertise to develop HPC data centers that support specialized workloads for enterprise and hyperscale
customers and other next-generation, energy-intensive use cases. Success in this area depends on various factors, including our
ability to secure and retain customers, manage capital efficiently, develop future sites, and compete effectively in emerging
technology markets. While this expansion may increase operating and capital costs and expose us to execution and market risks,
management believes our experience in power origination, development, and management in large-scale digital infrastructure
development position us to capture long-term growth opportunities in the evolving AI sector and other
next-generation, energy-intensive use cases.
Market Value of Bitcoin
We primarily derive our revenues from Bitcoin
Mining. We earn Bitcoin in exchange for computational power used for hashing calculations from Mining Pool operators. We currently liquidate
Bitcoin earned into fiat currencies such as U.S. dollar or Canadian dollar as needed. Because the compensation received from computational
power used for hashing calculations is paid in Bitcoin, our operating and financial results are tied to fluctuations in the value of Bitcoin.
In addition, positive or negative changes in the global hashrate impact Mining difficulty and therefore the quantity of Bitcoin earned
from our computational power used for hashing calculations, and as a result, materially affect our revenue and margins.
In a declining Bitcoin price environment, the
Bitcoin Mining protocol may provide a natural downside protection for low-cost Bitcoin Miners through an adjustment to the number of Bitcoin
Mined. For example, when the Bitcoin price falls, the ability for higher cost Mining companies to pay their operating costs may be impacted,
which in turn may lead over time to higher cost Mining companies switching off their operations (for example, if their marginal cost of
power makes it unprofitable to continue Mining, they may exit the network). As a result, in such circumstances the global hashrate may
fall, and remaining low-cost Mining companies may benefit from an increased percentage share of the fixed Bitcoin network rewards. Conversely,
in a rising Bitcoin price environment, additional Mining-related equipment may be deployed by Mining companies, leading to increased global
hashrate in the overall network.
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I. OVERVIEW (Continued)
3. Factors Affecting our Performance
(Continued)
Market Value Bitcoin (Continued)
While the total supply of Bitcoin is capped
at 21 million, the price of Bitcoin fluctuates because of the dynamic nature of the market for Bitcoin. The market for Bitcoin is
rapidly changing and subject to global regulatory, tax, political, environmental, cybersecurity, and market factors beyond our
control. For a discussion of other factors that could lead to material adverse changes in the market value of Bitcoin, which could
in turn result in substantial damage to or even the failure of our Bitcoin business, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks
Related to Our Business and Operations.”
Furthermore, the rewards for each Bitcoin mined
are subject to “halving” adjustments at predetermined intervals. At the inception of Bitcoin, the reward for Mining each block
was set at 50 Bitcoin and this was cut in half to 25 Bitcoin on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000, cut in half to 12.5 Bitcoin on July
9, 2016 at block 420,000, cut in half to 6.25 Bitcoin on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000, and cut in half again to 3.125 Bitcoin on April
19, 2024 at block 840,000. The next two halving events for Bitcoin are expected to take place in 2028 at block 1,050,000 (when the reward
will reduce to 1.5625 Bitcoin), and in 2032 at block 1,260,000 (when the reward will reduce to 0.78125 Bitcoin). As the rewards for each
Bitcoin Mined reduce, the Bitcoin we earn relative to our hashrate capacity decreases. As a result, these adjustments have had, and are
expected to continue to have, material effects on our operating and financial results.
Efficiency of Mining Machines and HPC and
AI Hardware
As global Mining capacity increases, we would
need to correspondingly increase our total hashrate capacity in order to maintain our proportionate share relative to the overall global
hashrate to maintain the same amount of Bitcoin Mining revenue. Our Bitcoin Mining operations currently utilize the Bitmain S21 XP Miners,
S21 Pro Miners, S21 Miners and T21 Miners. To remain cost competitive compared to other Mining industry participants, in addition to targeting
cost effective sources of energy and operating efficient data center infrastructure, we would need to maintain an energy efficient Mining
fleet, which would require capital outlays to purchase new Miners, so that we could make periodic upgrades to our existing Mining fleet.
As we plan to operate our facilities to support
HPC and AI uses, our future performance and success will depend in part on our ability to access the latest generation of high-performance
networking and storage equipment required to operate our HPC data centers.
From time-to-time, disruption in global supply
chains may result in shortages of advanced Mining-related equipment and HPC and AI infrastructure components that meet our standards of
quality and efficiency.
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II. RESULT OF OPERATIONS
1. Production and Mining Operations 1
Key Performance Indicators
In addition to our financial results and U.S.
GAAP financial measures, we use certain key performance indicators to evaluate our business, identify trends, and make strategic decisions.
The following table presents our key performance
indicators for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
Years ended December 31,
2025
2024
2023
2025 v. 2024
2024 v. 2023
% Change
% Change
Total Bitcoin earned through Bitcoin Mining
2,008
1,992
4,074
1 %
(51 )%
Bitcoin received through hosting revenue 1
46
—
—
100 %
— %
Cost per kWh
$ 0.049
$ 0.047
$ 0.049
4 %
(5 )%
Average Watts/Average TH efficiency*
18
25
36
(28 )%
(31 )%
Installed Watts/TH efficiency
19
21
35
(10 )%
(40 )%
* Average Watts represents the average energy consumption of deployed Miners
Total Bitcoin earned
Total Bitcoin earned represents the aggregate
number of Bitcoin received in exchange from its computational power used for hashing calculations during the period. This metric is a
key indicator of our operational performance and Mining productivity, as it reflects uptime, fleet efficiency, network difficulty, and
deployed hashrate.
During FY 2025, we earned 2,008 Bitcoin, compared
to 1,992 Bitcoin earned during FY 2024, representing an increase of 1% from the previous year as a result of an increase in hashrate from
our expansions and upgrades to our Miner fleet with higher efficiency Miners, partially offset by reduced Block Rewards following the
April 2024 halving event and a 47% higher average Network Difficulty.
During FY 2024, we earned 1,992 Bitcoin compared
to 4,074 Bitcoin earned during FY 2023, representing a decrease of 51% from the previous year as a result of reduced Block Rewards following
the April 2024 halving event and a 68% increase in average Network Difficulty, partially offset by an increase in hashrate from our expansions
and upgrades to our Miner fleet with higher efficiency Miners.
Cost per kWh
Cost per kWh represents the average electricity
price incurred to power our Mining operations. This metric allows users to assess our operational energy efficiency. Power cost is a key
driver of Mining profitability.
During FY 2025 the cost per kWh was $0.049 compared
to $0.047 in FY 2024. The 4% increase is mainly due to higher cost of energy for the Panther Creek and Scrubgrass data centers.
During FY 2024 the cost per kWh was $0.047 compared
to $0.049 in FY 2023. The 5% decrease is mainly due to lower cost in North American Bitcoin data centers.
1 Excluding discontinued operations
in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, which have been abandoned due to the halting of the energy supply since May 12, 2025 and economic uncertainty
in the region, and in Paso Pe, Paraguay, which met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as we make a strategic shift towards
HPC/AI Infrastructure in North America.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
1. Production
and Mining Operations 1 (Continued)
Key Performance Indicators (Continued)
Average Watts/Average TH
Average watts/Average TH measures the energy efficiency
of our active Mining fleet by calculating the average power consumption in watts required to generate one TH per second of computational
capacity. Lower Watts/TH indicates greater fleet efficiency, which directly impacts operating costs and Mining margins.
We improved ending energy efficiency to 19 Watts/TH
on December 31, 2025, compared to 21 Watts/TH on December 31, 2024, with our Mining fleet upgrades. This improvement resulted
in a 18 average Watts/Average TH efficiency during FY 2025, compared to 25 average Watts/Average TH efficiency during FY 2024, representing
an improvement of 28%.
We maintained our ending energy efficiency at
21 Watts/TH as of December 31, 2024, which is consistent with the energy efficiency as of December 31, 2023. Our Mining fleet
upgrades resulted in a 25 average Watts/Average TH efficiency during FY 2024, compared to 36 average Watts/Average TH efficiency during
FY 2023, representing an improvement of 31%.
The following table presents our key performance
indicators as of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
As of December 31,
2025
2024
2023
2025 v. 2024
2024 v. 2023
% Change
% Change
Current Energized Capacity (MW)
341
323
240
6 %
35 %
Secured Growth Capacity (MW)
430
70
10
514 %
600 %
Secured Gross Data Center Capacity (MW)*
648
393
250
65 %
57 %
Identified Additional Gross Data Center Capacity (MW)
1,513
—
—
100 %
— %
Total Pipeline (MW)
2,161
393
250
450 %
57 %
* The current
energized capacity at the Panther Creek and Scrubgrass site of 60 MW and 63 MW, respectively, are not under an energy service
agreement. The capacity is therefore excluded from Secured Gross Data Center Capacity.
Current Energized Capacity
Current Energized Capacity represents the gross
power capacity provided by utilities being used at our U.S. Sites and Québec Sites
Secured Growth Capacity
Secured Growth Capacity represents gross power
capacity that is not currently available on site but for which the Company has executed an electric supply agreement with a utility, whereby
the utility agrees to provide that power capacity at a specified future date.
1 Excluding discontinued operations
in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, which have been abandoned due to the halting of the energy supply since May 12, 2025 and economic uncertainty
in the region, and in Paso Pe, Paraguay, which met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as we make a strategic shift towards
HPC/AI Infrastructure in North America.
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OPERATIONS (Continued)
1. Production
and Mining Operations 1 (Continued)
Key Performance Indicators (Continued)
Secured Gross Data Center Capacity
Secured Gross Data Center Capacity represents
the total amount of gross power capacity that is subject to electric supply agreements with utilities, including both power capacity currently
available on site and power capacity that utilities have agreed to deliver at a future date.
Identified Additional Gross Data Center
Capacity
Gross power capacity that has not been contracted
under an electric supply agreement but is currently being evaluated at the U.S. Sites and Quebec Sites. This includes capacity that is
currently under utility load studies as well as potential on-site, behind-the-meter natural gas power generation at Scrubgrass.
Total Pipeline
Total Pipeline represents the sum of Secured Gross
Data Center Capacity and Identified Additional Gross Capacity. This measure encompasses both committed capacity and early-stage opportunities
under evaluation. Management monitors the total pipeline to understand the full spectrum of current and potential future growth and to
prioritize development efforts aligned with strategic objectives.
1 Excluding discontinued operations
in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, which have been abandoned due to the halting of the energy supply since May 12, 2025 and economic uncertainty
in the region, and in Paso Pe, Paraguay, which met the criteria to be classified as held for sale as we make a strategic shift towards
HPC/AI Infrastructure in North America.
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II. RESULT OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance
Consolidated Financial & Operational Results
Year ended December 31,
(U.S.$ in thousands except where indicated)
2025
2024
2023
2025 v. 2024
2024 v. 2023
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
Revenues
229,276
133,274
120,400
96,002
72 %
12,874
11 %
Cost of revenues
(248,180 )
(149,186 )
(144,142 )
(98,994 )
66 %
(5,044 )
3 %
Gross loss
(18,904 )
(15,912 )
(23,742 )
(2,992 )
19 %
7,830
(33 )%
Gross margin (1)
(8 )%
(12 )%
(20 )%
—
—
—
—
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses
(78,339 )
(61,925 )
(33,867 )
(16,414 )
27 %
(28,058 )
83 %
Change in fair value of digital assets
(50,522 )
26,015
7,558
(76,537 )
(294 )%
18,457
244 %
Realized gain on sale of digital assets
28,219
27,209
7,713
1,010
4 %
19,496
253 %
(Loss) gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment and deposits
(1,612 )
227
(2,055 )
(1,839 )
(810 )%
2,282
111 %
Impairment of long-lived assets and deposits
(28,442 )
(3,628 )
(5,604 )
(24,814 )
684 %
1,976
(35 )%
Operating loss
(149,600 )
(28,014 )
(49,997 )
(121,586 )
434 %
21,983
(44 )%
Operating margin (1)
(65 )%
(21 )%
(42 )%
—
—
—
—
Interest income
6,288
6,037
1,420
251
4 %
4,617
325 %
Interest expense
(8,623 )
(745 )
(2,865 )
(7,878 )
nm
2,120
(74 )%
(Loss) gain on derivative assets and liabilities
(50,415 )
17,819
48
(68,234 )
(383 )%
17,771
nm
Gain on extinguishment of long-term debt
—
—
12,835
—
— %
(12,835 )
(100 )%
Other expense
(6,063 )
(2,110 )
(1,528 )
(3,953 )
187 %
(582 )
38 %
Total other (expense) income
(58,813 )
21,001
9,910
(79,814 )
(380 )%
11,091
112 %
Loss before taxes from continuing operations
(208,413 )
(7,013 )
(40,087 )
(201,400 )
nm
33,074
(83 )%
Income tax (expense) recovery
(101 )
(346 )
154
245
(71 )%
(500 )
(325 )%
Loss from continuing operations
(208,514 )
(7,359 )
(39,933 )
(201,155 )
nm
32,574
(82 )%
Loss from discontinued operations (2)
(76,030 )
(21,006 )
(15,578 )
(55,024 )
262 %
(5,428 )
35 %
Net loss
(284,544 )
(28,365 )
(55,511 )
(256,179 )
903 %
27,146
(49 )%
nm: not meaningful
The financial performance discussed below for continuing operations
does not include our Argentina and Paraguay operations.
1 Gross
margin and Operating margin are supplemental financial ratios; refer to Section 4 - Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures and Ratios .
2 Excluding discontinued operations in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, which have
been abandoned due to the halting of the energy supply since May 12, 2025 and economic uncertainty in the region, and in Paso Pe, Paraguay,
which met the criteria to be classified as “held for sale” as we make a strategic shift towards HPC Infrastructure in North
America.
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2. Financial Performance (Continued)
A. Revenues from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
Revenues were $229.3 million in FY 2025 compared to $133.3 million
in FY 2024. The increase of $96.0 million, or 72% is mainly due to a $78.0 million increase in Bitcoin Mining revenue resulting from the
increase in average Bitcoin price and the increase in Bitfarms’ average hashrate. During FY 2025, we mined 2,008 Bitcoins with an
average Bitcoin price of $100,942, compared to 1,992 Bitcoins with an average Bitcoin price of $63,715 in FY 2024. In addition, following
the acquisition of Stronghold in the first quarter of 2025, our Energy Sales and Hosting Revenue increased by $14.0 million and $4.5 million,
respectively. These increases were partially offset by a higher Network Difficulty and lower Bitcoin Block Rewards following the Bitcoin
halving event that occurred on April 19, 2024.
We earned our revenues during FY 2025 from our
North American operations. The United States and Canada accounted for 51% and 49% of total revenues, respectively, compared to 12% and
88% in FY 2024, respectively.
In FY 2025, revenues from our continuing operations in the United States
increased by $99.9 million compared to FY 2024. The increase is mainly due to the average hashrate increase of the United States operations
of 5.1 EH/s and the increase in average Bitcoin price, partially offset by a higher Network Difficulty, as well as the decrease in Block
Rewards following the Bitcoin halving event that occurred on April 19, 2024. Our acquisition of Stronghold facilities as part of the Stronghold
Transaction contributed to 1.4 EH/s, or 23% of the hashrate increase. Revenues from our continuing operations in Canada decreased by $3.9
million, compared to FY 2024 due to the factors mentioned above, partially offset by the average hashrate increase of Canada operations
of 0.9 EH/s and the increase in average Bitcoin price.
FY 2024 v. FY 2023
Revenues were $133.3 million in FY 2024 compared
to $120.4 million in FY 2023. The increase of $12.9 million, or 11%, is primarily due to a $12.8 million increase in Bitcoin Mining revenue
resulting from the increase in average Bitfarms’ hashrate and the increase in average Bitcoin price. During FY 2024, we mined 1,992
Bitcoins with an average Bitcoin price of $63,715, compared to 4,074 Bitcoins with an average Bitcoin price of $28,311 in FY 2023. The
increase was partially offset by a higher Network Difficulty and the fewer Bitcoin earned resulting from lower Bitcoin block rewards following
the Bitcoin halving event that occurred on April 19, 2024.
We earned our revenues during FY 2024 from our
North American continuing operations. Canada and the United States accounted for 88% and 12% of total revenues, respectively, in line
with FY 2023.
In FY 2024, revenues from our operations in Canada
increased by $7.8 million compared to FY 2023. The increase is mainly due to the average hashrate increase of Canada operations of 1.3
EH/s and the increase in average Bitcoin price. Revenues from our United States operations increased by $5.0 million during FY 2024 compared
to FY 2023 due to the increase in average Bitcoin price. Both increases were partially offset by a higher Network Difficulty and the decrease
in block rewards following the Bitcoin halving event that occurred on April 19, 2024.
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OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance (Continued)
B. Cost of Revenues from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
Our cost of revenues was $248.2 million for FY
2025 compared to $149.2 million for FY 2024. The higher cost of revenues was largely due to a $50.2 million, or 623%, increase in infrastructure
expenses. Infrastructure expenses increased by $32.5 million in relation to the operating expenses at the Panther Creek and Scrubgrass
power plants following the acquisition of Stronghold in the first quarter of 2025. The Stronghold infrastructure expenses consisted of
$11.8 million of plant maintenance costs, $11.9 million of labor costs and other employee benefits, and $8.8 million of other operating
expenses. We had a $9.2 million increase in customs duty expenses during the year following a determination by the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection regarding Miners we imported in 2021.
Sales tax recoveries in FY 2025 were nil, compared
to $25.8 million received in FY 2024 for sales taxes we paid between February 5, 2022 and April 2024 after having received confirmation
from the provincial tax authorities that Canadian sales taxes were refundable.
Energy expenses in FY 2025 increased by $19.9
million, or 33% largely due to a $32.3 million increase in fuel expenses from our power plants following the acquisition of Stronghold
in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, electricity costs increased by $10.3 million as we added new and more efficient Miners resulting
in increased energy utilization to an average of 212 MW during FY 2025 compared to 146 MW for the same period in 2024. The increase was
partially offset by Rights to Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) and Waste Tax Credits (“WTCs”) of $17.1 million
and $5.7 million, respectively, compared to nil in FY 2024.
Our hosting expenses were $7.7 million in FY 2025,
compared to nil in FY 2024, largely due to a $4.4 million increase in electricity costs incurred in Q1 2025 as well as a non-recurring
increase of $3.3 million in hosting expenses as we had our Miners hosted at Stronghold’s Panther Creek and Scrubgrass facilities
in the first quarter of 2025, prior to the Stronghold acquisition.
The increases in cost of revenues were partially
offset by a $4.4 million decrease in non-cash depreciation and amortization expenses due to the accelerated depreciation recorded in FY
2024 related to the upgrade program which reduced the anticipated useful life of older Miners, offset by the additional depreciation related
to the business acquisition in FY 2025.
FY 2024 v. FY 2023
Our cost of revenues was $149.2 million for FY
2024 compared to $144.1 million for FY 2023. The increase in cost of revenues was largely due to a $37.5 million increase in non-cash
depreciation and amortization expenses mainly attributable to accelerated depreciation of the older Miners that were replaced through
the fleet upgrade as we progressively installed new Miners in 2024.
The increases were partially offset by a $25.8
million sales tax recovery due to the confirmation we received from the provincial tax authorities that Canadian sales taxes we paid from
February 5, 2022 onwards are refundable, and an $8.3 million decrease in energy expenses due to Canadian sales taxes on our energy and
infrastructure expenses no longer being expensed in FY 2024.
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OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance (Continued)
C. General & Administrative Expenses from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
For FY 2025, our G&A expenses were $78.3 million,
compared to $61.9 million in FY 2024. The increase in G&A expenses of $16.4 million, or 27%, was largely due to an $8.0 million increase
in salaries and wages due to (i) the increase in our overall headcount in FY 2025 compared to FY 2024 to support the expansion in the
United States as well as merit and market-based adjustments and cost of living salary increases and (ii) the salaries paid to Stronghold
employees following the acquisition in the first quarter of 2025.
Our insurance, duties and other costs increased
by $3.7 million due to higher property and liability insurance expenses as a result of expanded infrastructure and a larger number of
Miners deployed as well as increases in property taxes, other taxes, permits and software licenses to support the global expansion. The
$2.1 million sales tax recovery received in FY 2024 compared to nil in FY 2025 was due to the same reasons as explained above.
The increases were partially offset by a $2.3
million decrease in professional services largely due to legal and accounting fees incurred in FY 2024 associated with nonrecurring activities
including (i) the Stronghold Transaction, (ii) the Strategic Alternatives Review Process as defined in our 2024 Annual MD&A, (iii)
the response to the shareholder dispute involving Riot Platforms Inc., including with respect to our implementation and defense of the
shareholder rights plan adopted on June 20, 2024 and having entered into the Settlement Agreement, and (iv) the settlement of the employment
claim against us brought by our former CEO, compared to nil in FY 2025.
FY 2024 v. FY 2023
For FY 2024, our G&A expenses were $61.9 million,
compared to $33.9 million for the same period in 2023. The increase of $28.1 million, or 83%, in G&A expenses was largely due to a
$16.6 million increase in professional services related to legal and accounting fees associated with non-recurring activities in FY 2024
is due to the same reasons as explained in the section FY 2025 v. FY 2024 above.
Our salaries and wages increased by $8.9 million
due to (i) the increase in our overall headcount in FY 2024 compared to FY 2023 to support the global expansion as well as merit and market-based
adjustments and cost of living salary increases and (ii) the termination payment under the former CEO’s employment agreement totaling
$1.6 million which was paid in the second quarter of 2024 after the former CEO’s departure and a final settlement payment of $2.5 million
paid in the third quarter of 2024, ending any outstanding litigation or claims.
Insurance, duties and other costs increased by
$2.6 million due to increases in property and liability insurance expenses as a result of expanded infrastructure and a larger number
of Miners deployed as well as increases in property taxes, other taxes, permits and software licenses to support the global expansion.
The increases were partially offset by a $2.1 million sales tax recovery
received in FY 2024 compared to nil in FY 2023 due to the same reason as explained in the section FY 2025 v. FY 2024 above.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance (Continued)
D. Total other (expense) income from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
Interest expense was $8.6 million in FY 2025,
compared to $0.7 million for FY 2024 as a result of the interest expense on the Macquarie credit facility and the Convertible Notes issued
during FY 2025.
Losses on derivative assets and liabilities were $50.4 million in FY
2025 compared to a $17.8 million gain in FY 2024 due to unrealized losses of $63.9 million during FY 2025 on open positions of capped
call transactions entered into during FY 2025 in connection with the Convertible Notes, in addition to a realized loss on Bitcoin redemption
options of $2.4 million during FY 2025 as we settled or forfeited all remaining positions. For more details about capped call transactions, refer to Note 10 ( Derivative Assets and Liabilities )
and Note 22 ( Financial Instruments ) to the Financial Statements.
Our other expenses were $6.1 million for FY 2025,
compared to a $2.1 million expense for FY 2024. The $4.0 million unfavorable change was largely due to (i) an unfavorable change in other
financial expenses of $3.1 million mainly due to $2.7 million in non-recurring interest on customs duties in FY 2025; (ii) a $3.1
million unfavorable change in amortization of transaction costs and debt discount related to the Macquarie credit facility and the Convertible
Notes; and partially offset by (iii) $1.8 million favorable change from the gain on settlement of refundable deposits
during FY 2025 and the loss on initial recognition of these refundable deposits during FY 2024.
FY 2024 v.
FY 2023
Interest income was $6.0 million for FY 2024,
compared to $1.4 million for FY 2023. The increase was due to our higher average cash balance during FY 2024 compared to FY 2023.
Interest expense was $0.7 million for FY 2024,
compared to $2.9 million for FY 2023. The decrease in interest expense was due to (i) the extinguishment in February 2023 of the BlockFi
Lending LLC (“BlockFi”) Loan that commenced on February 18, 2022 as described below and (ii) the NYDIG ABL LLC (“NYDIG”)
Loan that commenced on June 15, 2022 and was fully repaid in February 2024.
Gains of $17.8 million on derivative assets and
liabilities were recognized in FY 2024 compared to nil in FY 2023 largely due to a $15.9 million gain on our capitalization on Bitcoin
price near all-time highs to close out Synthetic HODL positions, combined with the $2.1 million gain from the change in the fair value
of the Bitcoin redemption option.
A $12.8 million gain on extinguishment of long-term
debt and lease liabilities was recognized during FY 2023. In February 2023, we negotiated with BlockFi the settlement of the loan in its
entirety for cash consideration of $7.8 million, resulting in a gain on extinguishment of long-term debt of $12.6 million compared to
nil in FY 2024.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance (Continued)
E. Discontinued Operations
In 2025, we began a significant transformation
in our corporate strategy, pivoting away from our Latin American Bitcoin Mining operations to concentrate on the U.S. HPC infrastructure
market. As a result of these strategic decisions, we classified certain of our Latin American assets as “held for sale” and
their operations as discontinued operations.
i. Argentina’s operations as discontinued operations
During the second quarter of 2025, our energy
supplier halted the supply of electricity to our Rio Cuarto, Argentina Bitcoin data center. Following this event, on August 11, 2025,
we determined that we would discontinue and abandon our operations in Rio Cuarto, Argentina. We negotiated to eliminate our asset retirement
obligation and reduced the reserved power to a minimum. As of September 30, 2025, our Argentina operations were abandoned and classified
as a discontinued operation.
During the year ended December 31, 2025,
discontinued operations in Argentina resulted in a net loss of $43.7 million, which is mainly explained by an impairment loss on long-lived
assets and deposits of $35.3 million.
ii. Paraguay’s operations as discontinued operations and assets
held for sale
During the first quarter of 2025, we finalized
the sale of our Yguazu Bitcoin data center in Paraguay. During the third quarter of 2025, we determined that the Paso Pe Bitcoin data
center met the criteria to be classified as held for sale, and all operations in Paraguay were classified as discontinued operations as
we make a strategic shift towards HPC infrastructure projects in North America. The sale of the Paso Pe Bitcoin data center operations
is anticipated to close within twelve months of the date the Bitcoin data center was classified as “held for sale”.
Refer to Note 11 - Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued
Operations to the Financial Statements for more information on the results of Argentina’s and Paraguay’s operations and Note
12 - Impairment to the Financial Statements for more details on the impairment loss of our Paraguay and Argentina asset groups.
During the year ended December 31, 2025,
discontinued operations in Paraguay resulted in a net loss of $32.3 million, which is largely explained by an impairment loss on long-lived
assets and deposits of $38.1 million.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
2. Financial Performance (Continued)
F. Change in fair value of digital assets
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
In FY 2025, a $50.5 million loss on the change
in fair value of digital assets was recognized, compared to a gain of $26.0 million in FY 2024, primarily due to a decline in Bitcoin
prices and realization of gains on disposal of Bitcoin during the year.
FY 2024 v.
FY 2023
In FY 2024, a $26.0 million gain on the change
in fair value of digital assets was recorded, compared to $7.6 million for FY 2023, primarily due to an increase in Bitcoin prices during
the year.
G. Realized gain on sale of digital assets from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
In FY 2025, the realized gain on disposition of
digital assets amounted to $28.2 million, compared to $27.2 million for FY 2024 as a result of a higher Bitcoin average selling price,
partially offset by a lower quantity of Bitcoin sold.
FY 2024 v.
FY 2023
In FY 2024, the realized gain on sale of digital
assets amounted to $27.2 million, compared to $7.7 million for FY 2023 as a result of a higher Bitcoin average selling price, partially
offset by a lower quantity of Bitcoin sold.
H. (Loss) gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment and deposits from continuing operations
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
In FY 2025, the loss on disposition of property,
plant and equipment and deposits amounted to $1.6 million, compared to a gain of $0.2 million for FY 2024.
FY 2024 v.
FY 2023
In FY 2024, the gain on disposition of property,
plant and equipment and deposits amounted to $0.2 million, compared to a loss of $2.1 million for FY 2023.
I. Impairment of long-lived assets and deposits
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
In FY 2025, the impairment of long-lived assets
and deposits was $28.4 million, compared to $3.6 million for FY 2024, primarily due to the impairment recognized on assets “held
for sale”.
FY 2024 v.
FY 2023
In FY 2024, the impairment of long-lived assets
and deposits was $3.6 million, compared to $5.6 million for FY 2023. The decrease is largely due to the termination of importation of
Miners agreements with external brokers during FY 2023 resulting in an impairment of short-term deposits made to external brokers in addition
to the FY 2023 impairment on Suni mineral assets.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
3. Selected Quarterly Information from Continuing
Operations 1
Set forth below is unaudited supplemental
quarterly financial information that reflects material retrospective adjustments to our consolidated statements of operations as a
result of the transition to U.S. GAAP and is intended to assist investors in evaluating our results of operations on a consistent
basis across periods. This data should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and
audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the relevant period. These quarterly operating results are not
necessarily indicative of our operating results for a full year or any future periods.
(U.S. $ in thousands except earnings per share)
Q4 2025
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q1 2025
Q4 2024
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Revenues
52,748
67,969
60,908
47,651
37,752
27,072
31,425
37,025
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net
(171,210 )
(12,127 )
13,196
(38,373 )
41,561
(26,412 )
(21,541 )
(967 )
Basic (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations
(0.31 )
(0.02 )
0.02
(0.08 )
0.09
(0.06 )
(0.05 )
—
Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations
(0.31 )
(0.02 )
0.02
(0.08 )
0.09
(0.06 )
(0.05 )
—
Revenues decreased in Q4 2025 compared to the
third quarter of 2025, following a general upward trend throughout 2024 and the first three quarters of 2025. The quarter-over-quarter
decline reflects changes in operating and market conditions during the period.
Net loss from continuing operations increased
in Q4 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2025. The higher net loss was primarily driven by the decline in revenues and the impact of
operating expenses and other costs that did not decrease proportionately, contributing to greater variability in quarterly results. Quarterly
results have been and are expected to continue to be affected by market conditions, cost structure, and non-cash items.
Although the Bitcoin Mining industry experiences
volatility, Bitcoin prices are not generally subject to seasonality or seasonal effects. Seasonal fluctuations in energy supply, however,
may impact our operations. We had operations in Québec, Canada, where power was sourced from Hydro-Québec, Hydro-Magog,
Hydro-Sherbrooke and the City of Baie-Comeau. We also had operations in Washington state, United States, that were powered by the Grant
County Power Utility District, as well as operations in Pennsylvania, United States, that were powered by Stronghold and the PJM Interconnection
Merchant Market. Among other phenomena, changing weather in Québec (Canada), Washington state (United States) and Pennsylvania (United States)
may impact seasonal electricity needs and costs. Periods of extreme cold or extreme hot weather may contribute to service interruptions
in Bitcoin Mining operations. Changes to supply and/or demand of electricity may result in curtailment of electricity to our Bitcoin Mining
operations. Our geographical diversification may reduce the risk and extent of extreme weather and other external factors unduly affecting
our overall performance.
1 This data excludes the discontinued operations in Río Cuarto,
Argentina and in Paraguay. On May 12, 2025, our energy provider GMSA, halted the supply of electricity to the Company’s Rio Cuarto Bitcoin
data center with energized capacity of 58 MW. On August 11, 2025, three months after being informed that electricity supply was being
halted and with no path forward to resume operations in the future, the decision was made to shut down the plant, which was abandoned
by September 30, 2025. Additionally, as of September 30, 2025, the Paso Pe BTC data center met the criteria to be classified as “held
for sale”, and all operations in Paraguay were designated as discontinued operations as we make a strategic shift towards HPC/AI
infrastructure in North America.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
4. Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures and Ratios
Non-GAAP financial measures from continuing
operations 1
In addition to our results determined in accordance
with U.S. GAAP, we utilize a number of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios in assessing operating performance, including “EBITDA”,
“EBITDA margin”, “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA margin”. Non-GAAP measures and ratios may
exclude the impact of certain items and are used internally when analyzing operating performance. The definitions of the non-GAAP measures
referenced herein, and the reasons the Board and Management use such non-GAAP measures, are set forth below.
These measures are provided as additional information
to supplement U.S. GAAP measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from Management’s perspective. Accordingly,
they should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under U.S. GAAP. Furthermore,
because our calculation of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from other companies, our presentation of these measures may not
be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies.
The definitions and the data in the non-GAAP section
exclude the discontinued operations in Rio Cuarto, Argentina and in Paraguay.
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RESULT OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
4. Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
and Ratios (Continued)
A. Reconciliation of
Consolidated Net (loss) income from continuing operations to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations
EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from continuing
operations adjusted to exclude: (i) interest expense; (ii) interest income; (iii) income tax expense; and (iv) depreciation and amortization.
EBITDA Margin is defined as the percentage obtained when dividing EBITDA by Revenues. EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are used to:
● Assess profitability before the impact of different financing methods, income taxes, depreciation of capital
assets and amortization of intangible assets;
● Provide the users of the MD&A with additional information to assist them in understanding components
of our financial results, including a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our performance; and
● Facilitate comparisons of cash operating performance excluding the impact of charges and credits associated
with financing our operations and growth from period to period and to assist Management in preparing annual operating budgets and forecasts.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted
to exclude: (i) stock-based compensation; (ii) realized gain and loss on disposition of digital assets; (iii) change in fair value of
digital assets; (iv) non-cash finance expenses; (v) asset impairment charges; (vi) gain on settlement of Refundable Hosting Deposits,
disposition of marketable securities, gains or losses on derivative assets and liabilities and discount expense on VAT receivable; (vii)
loss (gain) on derecognition and revaluation of warrants and warrant issuance costs; (viii) loss on currency exchange; (ix) sales tax
recovery; and (x) other non-recurring items that do not reflect our core performance. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as the percentage
obtained when dividing Adjusted EBITDA by Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are used to:
● Assess profitability before the impact of all of the items in calculating EBITDA in addition to certain
other non-cash expenses;
● Provide the users of the MD&A a consistent comparable metric for profitability of our core operations
across time periods; and
● Facilitate comparisons of operating performance from period to period and to assist Management in preparing
annual operating budgets and forecasts.
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II. RESULT OF
OPERATIONS (Continued)
4. Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures
and Ratios (Continued)
A. Reconciliation of
Consolidated Net (loss) income from continuing operations to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations
(Continued)
Year ended December 31,
(U.S.$ in thousands except where indicated)
2025
2024
2023
2025 v. 2024
2024 v. 2023
$ Change
% Change
$ Change
% Change
Revenues
229,276
133,274
120,400
96,002
72 %
12,874
11 %
Loss before taxes from continuing operations
(208,413 )
(7,013 )
(40,087 )
(201,400 )
nm
33,074
(83 )%
Interest income
(6,288 )
(6,037 )
(1,420 )
(251 )
4 %
(4,617 )
325 %
Interest expense
8,623
745
2,865
7,878
nm
(2,120 )
(74 )%
Depreciation and amortization
98,130
102,469
65,043
(4,339 )
(4 )%
37,426
58 %
Sales tax recovery - depreciation and amortization
—
(8,760 )
—
8,760
100 %
(8,760 )
100 %
EBITDA
(107,948 )
81,404
26,401
(189,352 )
(233 )%
55,003
208 %
EBITDA margin
(47 )%
61 %
22 %
Stock-based compensation
14,768
12,079
10,606
2,689
22 %
1,473
14 %
Realized gain on disposition of digital assets
(28,219 )
(27,209 )
(7,713 )
(1,010 )
4 %
(19,496 )
253 %
Change in fair value of digital assets
50,522
(26,015 )
(7,558 )
76,537
nm
(18,457 )
244 %
Impairment of long-lived assets and deposits
28,442
3,628
5,604
24,814
684 %
(1,976 )
(35 )%
Loss (gain) on derivative assets and liabilities
50,415
(17,819 )
(48 )
68,234
nm
(17,771 )
nm
Gain on extinguishment of long-term debt
—
—
(12,835 )
—
— %
12,835
100 %
Gain on derecognition of warrants
—
(62 )
—
62
100 %
(62 )
100 %
Gain on settlement of Refundable Hosting Deposits
(945 )
—
—
(945 )
100 %
—
— %
Costs not associated with ongoing operations (1)
13,283
13,766
—
(483 )
(4 )%
13,766
100 %
Sales tax recovery - prior years - energy and infrastructure and G&A expenses (2)
—
(16,063 )
9,281
16,063
100 %
(25,344 )
(273 )%
Other expense (income) (3)
8,620
7,604
2,775
1,016
13 %
4,829
174 %
Adjusted EBITDA
28,938
31,313
26,513
(2,375 )
(8 )%
4,800
18 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin
13 %
23 %
22 %
nm: not meaningful
1
Costs not
associated with ongoing operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 includes $9.2 million of customs duties following a
determination by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding Miners imported by us in 2021, $1.6 million of professional fees
related to the acquisition of Stronghold, $1.4 million of professional fees related to the U.S. re-domiciliation and $0.8 million
related to the U.S. GAAP conversion, $0.2 million of professional fees related to exit strategies for our South America operations,
and $0.1 million of professional fees related to the sale of Yguazu. Costs not associated with ongoing operations for the year ended
December 31, 2024 include $12.4 million of professional fees incurred in relation to the dispute with Riot Platforms Inc. and $1.3
million of professional fees related to the acquisition of Stronghold.
2
Sales tax recovery relating to energy and infrastructure and general and administrative expenses have been allocated to their respective periods; refer to Note 25- Additional Details to the Statement of Operations to the Financial Statements.
3
Other expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 includes $3.4 million of other financial expense included in Other expenses (income) of the Statement of Operations, $3.1 million related to the amortization of the credit facility transaction costs, the $1.6 million loss on disposal of PPE and the $0.4 million loss on exchange rates. Other income for the year ended December 31, 2024 includes $4.1 million of termination payments, $1.5 million of Washington sales and property taxes, $0.9 million loss on initial recognition of refundable hosting deposit, $0.9 million loss on exchange rates, $0.3 million of other financial expense included in Other expenses (income) of the Statement of Operations and $0.2 million gain on disposal of PPE. Other income for the year ended December 31, 2023 includes the $2.1 million loss on disposal of PPE, $0.9 million of other financial expense included in Other expenses (income) of the Statement of Operations, $0.8 million Washington tax reversal and $0.6 million loss on exchange rates.
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III. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
1. Overview
As discussed below, our current financing strategy
involves (a) strategically selling the Bitcoin we earn and the Bitcoin we hold in treasury and (b) utilizing short-term debt, long-term
debt and equity instruments (including the 2024 at-the-market equity offering program (“2024 ATM Program”) to fund our expansion
activities, operating expenses and debt service requirements. We may require additional funds to complete our 2026 growth plans as the
cash flows generated from Mining activities are expected to decrease as sites are transitioned to HPC/AI.
2. Cash Flows
The following discussion on cash flows include
the discontinued operations in Rio Cuarto, Argentina and in Paraguay. On May 12, 2025, our energy provider Generación Mediterránea
S.A (“GMSA”), halted the supply of electricity to our Rio Cuarto Bitcoin data center with energized capacity of 58 MW. On
August 11, 2025, three months after being informed that electricity supply was being halted and with no path forward to resume operations
in the future, the decision was made to shut down the plant, which was abandoned by September 30, 2025. Additionally, as of September
30, 2025, the Paso Pe Bitcoin data center met the criteria to be classified as “held for sale”, and all operations in Paraguay
were designated as discontinued operations as we make a strategic shift towards HPC infrastructure in North America.
Cash Flows used in Operating
Activities
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
Cash flows used in operating activities increased
by $84.9 million during FY 2025 compared to FY 2024. The Company’s operating cash flows are negative as the proceeds from the Bitcoin
sold from its Mining operations are classified within investing activities.
The increase in cash flow used in operating activities
is driven primarily by a higher cash G&A expenses from continuing operations, net of sales tax refund, of $13.7 million. We incurred
higher cash energy costs of $36.9 million from continuing operations, including the sales tax recovery of $17.0 million recognized during
FY 2024 for energy costs, and higher infrastructure expenses from continuing operations of $50.2 million. Our working capital increased
by $8.6 million as explained in Working Capital Section of this MD&A.
The increase was partially offset by net proceeds
of $13.3 million received from the disposition of RECs and WTCs in FY 2025, compared to nil in FY 2024.
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III. LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (Continued)
2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows used in Operating Activities
(Continued)
FY 2024 v. FY 2023
Cash flows used in operating activities increased
by $34.8 million during FY 2024 compared to FY 2023. The increase in cash flow used in operating activities is driven primarily by higher
cash G&A expenses, net of sales tax refund, of $26.6 million, and higher cash energy cost from discontinued operations of $24.7 million.
Our working capital decreased by $10.2 million as explained in the Working Capital section of this MD&A. In addition, there
was an increase in income taxes paid, with $1.5 million paid during FY 2024, compared to $11.6 million refunded during FY 2023.
The increase was partially offset by interest
income received of $5.6 million in FY 2024 compared to $1.8 million in FY 2023, mainly due to interest collected from the sales tax refund
and from the higher average cash balance during 2024. We incurred lower cash energy cost from continuing operations of $25.4 million,
net of sales tax refund. In addition, there was a decrease in interest expenses paid, with $1.7 million during FY 2024, compared to $13.9
million paid during FY 2023, mainly due to eliminating the remaining NYDIG loan balance in February 2024.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
FY 2025 v. FY 2024
Cash flows from investing activities increased by $282.1 million during
FY 2025 compared to FY 2024. The increase in cash flows from investing activities is driven primarily by the net addition of $65.7 million
of PPE during FY 2025, compared to $281.5 million for the same period in 2024, and lower equipment prepayments of $32.8 million in FY
2025, primarily due to the acquisition of Miners and infrastructure build-out. In addition, we received proceeds of $63.0 million from
the sale of the Yguazu Bitcoin data center. Proceeds earned from sale of digital assets increased by $19.0 million as a result of higher
Bitcoin prices when selling 1,765 Bitcoin in FY 2025 compared to lower Bitcoin prices when selling 2,419 Bitcoin in FY 2024. Lastly, we
paid refundable deposits of $15.6 million in FY 2024, compared to nil in FY 2025.
The increase was partially offset by net payments
for derivative assets and liabilities that amounted to $18.5 million in FY 2025, compared to $17.2 million of net proceeds in FY 2024,
and the acquisition of Stronghold which included $48.1 million of cash payment in FY 2025.
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2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities (Continued)
FY 2024 v. FY 2023
Cash flows used in investing activities decreased
by $249.4 million during FY 2024 compared to FY 2023. The decrease in cash flows used in investing activities is driven primarily by $281.5
million of net additions of PPE during FY 2024, compared to $45.3 million for the same period in 2023. We paid $15.6 million in Refundable
Hosting Deposits in FY 2024, compared to nil during FY 2023. In addition, we received $2.3 million of net proceeds in FY 2024 from the
purchase and disposition of marketable securities to fund the Argentina expansion activities, compared to $12.2 million of net proceeds
for the same period in 2023.
The decrease was partially offset by $30.1 million
more in equipment prepayments in FY 2024 compared to FY 2023, primarily due to the acquisition of Miners and infrastructure build-out.
We had an increase in proceeds from sale of digital assets earned of $22.8 million as a result of selling Bitcoin in FY 2024 with significantly
higher prices compared to FY 2023. Net proceeds from the disposition of derivative assets and liabilities amounted to $17.2 million in
FY 2024 as we capitalized on near all-time highs on the Bitcoin price to close out all Synthetic HODL positions compared to nil in FY
2023.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities increased by $398.7 million from
$295.6 million for FY 2024 to $694.3 million for FY 2025. Cash flows from financing activities increased by $206.6 million from $89.1
million for FY 2023 to $295.6 million for FY 2024.
FY 2025
We raised $588.0 million through the issuance
of convertible notes, $100.0 million through the Macquarie credit facility, partially offset by $22.1 million of transaction costs, and
$72.7 million of net proceeds from our 2024 ATM Program as discussed below. Through the exercise of stock options and warrants, we raised
$35.7 million of net proceeds.
The amounts raised were partially offset by $10.0
million related to the repurchase and cancellation of shares.
FY 2024
We raised $289.5 million of net proceeds from
our 2024 ATM Program as discussed below, and $8.9 million of net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants.
The amounts raised were partially offset by scheduled
and one-time payments relating to the principal repayments of $4.0 million to fully repay the NYDIG loan, which matured and expired in
February 2024.
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2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities (Continued)
FY 2023
We raised $68.5 million of net proceeds from an
at-the-market equity offering program, which was initiated on August 16, 2021 and expired on September 12, 2023 (“2021 ATM program”),
$43.8 million of net proceeds from the private placement completed in November 2023, and $13.0 million of net proceeds from the exercise
of stock options and warrants. The amounts raised were partially offset by repayments towards the long-term debt of $30.5 million.
The long-term debt repayments included the settlement
of the remaining $20.4 million principal balance of the BlockFi Loan on February 8, 2023 for cash consideration of $7.8 million, as discussed
below. We made principal repayments of $22.2 million towards the NYDIG Loan, and fully repaid the principal amount of the remaining equipment
financing (the “Foundry Loans”) before maturity and without prepayment penalty for $0.8 million.
Macquarie Loan
In April 2025, we signed a credit facility for
up to $300.0 million (the “Credit Facility”) with Macquarie. In October 2025, we converted the entirety of the Credit Facility into
a $300.0 million project debt facility for the development of the Panther Creek property and secured at the project level with a parent
company guarantee. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we drew the initial tranche of $50.0 million and the second tranche of $50.0
million for a total of $100.0 million drawn. In February 2026, the Credit Facility was fully repaid.
Convertible Notes
In October 2025, we issued $588.0 million aggregate
principal amount of convertible senior notes (the “Convertible Notes”), which included the full exercise of the purchasers’
option to purchase up to an additional $88.0 million aggregate amount of Convertible Notes. Transaction costs of $18.9 million relating
to agent fees and legal fees were capitalized and deducted from the carrying amount of the Convertible Notes. Net proceeds from the offering
of the Convertible Notes were $569.1 million.
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program
We commenced
the 2024 ATM Program on March 11, 2024, by means of a prospectus supplement dated March 8, 2024 (“March Supplement”),
to our short form base shelf prospectus dated November 10, 2023 (“Base Shelf”), and U.S. registration statement on Form
F-10, which included a prospectus supplement related to the 2024 ATM Program. We capitalized $0.9 million of professional fees
and registration expenses to initiate the 2024 ATM Program.
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2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities (Continued)
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program (Continued)
We filed amended and restated prospectus supplements
dated October 4, 2024, and December 17, 2024, providing disclosure regarding the Stronghold Transaction and amending and restating the
March Supplement, to our existing $375.0 million Base Shelf, with both the Base Shelf and amended and restated prospectus supplement
forming a part of our registration statement on Form F-10.
On October 7, 2025, the 2024
ATM Program was completed, as we issued a total of 165,091,099 common shares in exchange for gross proceeds of $375.0 million,
receiving net proceeds of $363.2 million since the inception of the 2024 ATM Program .
During FY 2025, we issued 29,616,939 common shares
in the 2024 ATM Program in exchange for gross proceeds of $75.1 million at an average share price of approximately $2.54. We received
net proceeds of $72.7 million after paying commissions of $2.3 million to the sales agent.
During FY 2024, we issued 135,474,160 common shares
in the 2024 ATM program in exchange for gross proceeds of $299.9 million at an average share price of approximately $2.21. We received
net proceeds of $290.5 million after paying commissions of $9.0 million to the sales agent, in addition to $0.4 million of other transaction
fees. We capitalized $0.9 million of professional fees and registration expenses to initiate the 2024 ATM Program.
During FY 2023, we issued 52,120,899 common shares
in the 2021 ATM program in exchange for gross proceeds of $70.8 million at an average share price of approximately $1.36. We received
net proceeds of $68.5 million after paying commissions of $2.2 million to the sales agent, in addition to $0.1 million of other transaction
fees.
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2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities (Continued)
Use of Proceeds
We used the proceeds from the 2024
ATM Program prudently to support the growth and development of our major Mining capital expenditure program, as described in Section 5 -
HPC data center and Bitcoin Mining Expansion Projects of this MD&A, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.
We do not intend to make significant further capital investments in Mining in the near future as we focus on our HPC data center development.
Described below are the actual use of proceeds from the commencement of the 2024 ATM Program on
March 11, 2024 through December 31, 2025:
(U.S. $ in thousands except where indicated)
Categories
Use of proceeds
Miner fleet upgrade
222,261
Paso Pe (Paraguay) expansion 1
27,506
Baie-Comeau (Canada) expansion
9,200
Yguazu (Paraguay) expansion 2
31,506
Acquisition of Stronghold
48,084
United States expansion
25,772
Used proceeds
364,329
Commissions to sales agents and other transaction costs
10,671
Total proceeds raised
375,000
Maximum proceeds available
375,000
Remaining proceeds available
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1
Cash flows include the discontinued operations in Rio Cuarto, Argentina and in Paraguay. On May 12, 2025, our energy provider GMSA, halted the supply of electricity to our Rio Cuarto Bitcoin data center with energized capacity of 58 MW. On August 11, 2025, three months after being informed that electricity supply was being halted and with no path forward to resume operations in the future, the decision was made to shut down the plant, which was abandoned by September 30, 2025. Additionally, as of September 30, 2025, the Paso Pe facility met the criteria to be classified as “held for sale”, and all operations in Paraguay were designated as discontinued operations as we made a strategic shift towards HPC/AI infrastructure in North America.
2
During the first quarter of 2025, the Company finalized the sale of its Yguazu Bitcoin data center in Paraguay.
BlockFi Loan
On February
18, 2022, our subsidiary, Backbone Mining Solutions Inc. (“Backbone Mining”), entered into a $32.0 million equipment
financing facility with BlockFi. On February 8, 2023, we negotiated with BlockFi a settlement
of the loan in its entirety for cash consideration of $7.8 million, discharging Backbone Mining of all further obligations and resulting
in a gain on extinguishment of long-term debt of $12.6 million. Upon settlement, all of Backbone Mining’s assets, including
6,100 Miners collateralizing the loan, became unencumbered.
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2. Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities (Continued)
Private Placements
FY 2025 v. FY 2024 v. FY 2023
During FY 2025, 1,000,000 warrants and 111,111
broker warrants related to the 2023 private placement were exercised resulting in the issuance of 1,111,111 common shares for proceeds
of approximately $1.3 million. In addition, 111,111 broker warrants were exercised on a cashless basis in exchange for 65,672 common shares.
During FY 2024, 5,000,000 warrants and 111,111 broker warrants related to the 2023 private placement were exercised, resulting in the
issuance of 5,111,111 common shares for proceeds of approximately $6.0 million. During FY 2023, we received total net proceeds of $51.6
million from the 2023 private placement and 6,962,693 warrants and 2,306,667 broker warrants were exercised.
3. Capital Resources
Our capital management objective is to provide
financial resources that will enable us to maximize the return to our shareholders while optimizing our cost of capital and ensuring we
have sufficient liquidity to fund our operating and growth activities. In order to achieve this objective, we monitor our capital structure
and make adjustments as required in light of our funding requirements, changes in economic conditions, the cost of providing and the availability
of financing, and the risks to which we are exposed. Our financing strategy is to maintain a flexible capital structure that optimizes
the cost of capital at an acceptable level of risk, to preserve our ability to meet financial obligations as they come due, and to ensure
we have sufficient financial resources to fund our organic and acquisitive growth.
Based on our current plans and business conditions,
we believe that our existing cash and Bitcoin, together with cash generated from operations and our future investing and financing activities,
will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for the next 12 months and beyond. Our expansion into HPC/AI infrastructure
development is expected to increase capital intensity and shift the timing of cash inflows relative to capital outlays.
In October 2025,
we drew an additional $50.0 million from the Macquarie Credit Facility, bringing the total drawn to $100.0 million and completed an offering
of $588.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes which included an option by the initial purchasers to purchase
$88.0 million aggregate amount of convertible senior notes. Net proceeds were approximately $569.1 million after transaction fees and
approximately $69.1 million was used to fund a 125% capped call transaction. In February 2026, the Credit Facility was fully repaid and
the cash balance of $57.5 million is no longer restricted.
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3. Capital Resources (Continued)
On July
22, 2025, we announced that the TSX had approved a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”), under which we may repurchase up to
49,943,031 of our common shares, representing approximately 10% of our public float as of July 14, 2025. Purchases under the NCIB commenced
on July 28, 2025, and will terminate no later than July 27, 2026. All common shares purchased on the TSX or Nasdaq under the NCIB will
be cancelled. We entered into an automatic repurchase arrangement with a designated broker to facilitate repurchases under the NCIB,
including during pre-determined blackout periods. The timing and number of shares repurchased will be determined by Management based
on market conditions. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 7,807,141 common shares for cancellation through the
Corporate Share Buyback Program under the NCIB in exchange for $9.9 million at an average
share price of approximately $1.27 and paid $0.1 million of commissions to the purchasing
agent.
Developing and constructing data centers requires
substantial up-front capital expenditures for land, substations, interconnection and specialized cooling systems, which may temporarily
reduce liquidity. Although we expect to fund a portion of these expenditures through the strategic use of Bitcoin holdings and cash available,
we may also supplement these sources with external financing depending on market conditions and project timing.
We are likely to require additional capital to
respond to technological advancements, competitive dynamics or technologies, business opportunities, challenges, acquisitions or unforeseen
circumstances and, in either the short-term or long-term, may determine to engage in equity or debt financings. If we are unable to obtain
adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to us when we require it, our ability to continue to grow or support our business
and to respond to business challenges could be significantly limited. In particular, the ongoing impacts of inflation and fluctuations
in interest rates, global conflicts and other macroeconomic factors, including the imposition and enforceability of tariffs or other changes
in trade policies and related uncertainties, have resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant disruption and volatility in
the global financial markets, reducing our ability to access capital. If we are unable to raise additional funds when or on the terms
desired, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
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3. Capital Resources
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Digital Asset Management Program
We operate a digital asset management program
under which we hold Bitcoin for its intrinsic value and as a source of liquidity. We maintain internal controls over the management of
our digital assets and evaluate and enhance these controls as appropriate, on a quarterly basis.
Under this program, Management is authorized to
sell daily Bitcoin production, and, if warranted by market conditions and projected financing requirements, to sell up to 1,000 Bitcoin
from treasury at its discretion.
The following
table presents the total Bitcoin sold and proceeds in FY 2025 , which was used to fund
operations and expansion plans :
Three months ended
(U.S. $ in thousands except where indicated)
March 31, 2025
June 30,
2025
September 30,
2025
December 31,
2025
Quantity of Bitcoin sold
428
1,052
185
100
Total proceeds
37,263
100,471
21,561
11,796
The sale of Bitcoin as described above, while
we continued to earn Bitcoin, resulted in total holdings of 2,060 BTC as of December 31, 2025, of which 64 BTC are restricted, valued
at approximately $180.3 million based on a Bitcoin price of approximately $87,500, as of December 31, 2025.
Bitcoin 2.1 program for digital assets management
During Q3 2025, we implemented a new program,
Bitcoin 2.1. Bitcoin 2.1 is a multi-strategy program that primarily sells both short and long dated out of the money calls on the Bitcoin
in treasury and future Bitcoin production in order to offset Bitcoin production costs and potentially achieve higher revenues per Bitcoin
sold. Bitcoin 2.1 is designed as a low-cost and low-risk funding mechanism for energy infrastructure investments and has no objective
around Bitcoin accumulation. The Board authorized the risk management committee to deploy up to (i) 100% of our Bitcoin in treasury, plus
(ii) three months of expected forward production calculated on a rolling basis, plus (iii) $10.0 million under Bitcoin 2.1 to be actively
managed and participate in volatility-targeting strategies.
During the year ended December 31, 2025,
we recognized a net gain of $18.0 million, which consisted of unrealized gains on open positions of $1.3 million and realized gains on
closed positions of $16.6 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2025,
total cash cost per Bitcoin would be reduced to $75,400 after considering the realized and unrealized gain on Bitcoin option contracts.
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4. Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations are summarized in
Note 22 ( Financial instruments - b. Risk management policy - Liquidity risks ) to the Financial Statements.
5. Lawsuits
Our lawsuits are summarized in Note 27 ( Commitments
and Contingencies ) to the Financial Statements.
6. Commitments
Our commitments are summarized in Note 27 ( Commitments
and Contingencies ) to the Financial Statements.
7. Contingent liability
Our contingent liability is summarized in Note
27 ( Commitments and Contingencies ) to the Financial Statements.
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8. Working Capital
As of
December 31,
As of
December 31,
(U.S. $ in thousands except where indicated)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Total Current Assets
826,465
213,735
612,730
287 %
Total Current Liabilities
148,112
28,155
119,957
426 %
Working Capital
678,353
185,580
492,773
266 %
We continue to place importance on maintaining
sufficient liquidity to fund our HPC/AI development activities. We also anticipate requiring additional funds to complete our 2026 growth
plans. As of December 31, 2025, we had working capital of $678.4 million, compared to $185.6 million as of December 31, 2024.
The increase in working capital was largely due
to our cash increasing by $513.9 million as explained in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section above. Our digital
assets increased by $60.2 million, mainly due to our Bitcoin balance increasing by 775, partially offset by a lower Bitcoin price as of
December 31, 2025.
We had a $19.2 million increase in assets “held
for sale” mainly due to the reclassification of the assets of the Paso Pe Bitcoin data center as “held for sale” for
$25.3 million. Inventories increased by $7.5 million mainly attributable to (i) the acquisition of Stronghold, (ii) the acquisition of
Mining repairs equipment, and (iii) the accelerated purchase of inventories. We had an $18.5 million increase in RECs and WTCs derived
from Stronghold’s refuse operations. In addition, accounts receivables increased by $4.2 million due to the Stronghold acquisition
and its plant-related energy sales.
The increase was partially offset by a $20.7 million
increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses, largely due to (i) $11.8 million attributable to Stronghold, and (ii) the accrued liability
of $9.2 million related to custom duties. Our short-term prepaid deposits decreased by $8.2 million mainly relating to the usage up to
May 2025 of the prepayment of electricity to our energy supplier in Argentina during FY 2024, and the subsequent write-down of the remaining
portion of the prepayment. Lastly, there was a $2.8 million increase in derivative liabilities due to higher open position of Bitcoin
options and selling contracts as of December 31, 2025.
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VI. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
We describe our most significant accounting policies
in detail in Note 2 (Significant Accounting Policies) to our consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Management regularly evaluates its estimates and their underlying assumptions using historical experience and other factors it believes
to be reasonable under the circumstances. The following select accounting policies and estimates are believed to be critical to understanding
this MD&A, but are not limited to:
Estimation of useful lives of property, plant,
and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost,
including directly attributable costs, less accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses and any related investment grants,
and include the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which the item is located
when a legal obligation exists at the time the asset is placed in service. We determine the estimated useful lives, residual values and
related depreciation expense based on historical experience, anticipated usage, technological changes and replacements schedules. Determining
useful lives requires judgment regarding the expected period over which the assets will provide economic benefits, and is subject to uncertainty,
particularly in industries where assets may become obsolete due to technological innovation or changes in business strategy. Management
periodically reviews these estimates and adjusts them when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the current estimated useful
lives may no longer be appropriate, which would affect the timing and amount of depreciation expense, resulting in changes that could
have a material impact on our financial results in future periods.
Impairment of long-lived assets
Our long-lived assets (including property, plant,
and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets with finite useful lives) are assessed for impairment when events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When indicators of potential impairment are present,
we prepare a projected undiscounted cash flow analysis for the respective asset or asset group, and if the sum of the undiscounted cash
flow is less than the carrying amount of the asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the excess of the carrying
amount over the fair value of the asset or asset group. Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations
in the period in which the impairment is identified and are not reversed in subsequent periods.
Indicators of impairment may include significant
declines in market demand, adverse changes in business or economic conditions, technological obsolescence, or a decision to significantly
modify or dispose of an asset. These estimates require significant judgment and are sensitive to changes in assumptions regarding future
revenues, operating costs and market conditions. Actual future outcomes could result in different conclusions that could materially affect
the consolidated financial statements.
Measurement of financial instruments
We measure certain derivative financial instruments
and assets at fair value either on a recurring or non-recurring basis depending on their nature. Derivative financial instruments reflect
the estimated amounts that we would receive or pay, taking into consideration counterparty risk or our credit risk, and in the case of
embedded derivatives, are determined using a combination of the Monte Carlo simulation model to simulate future prices based on probability
factors and the Black-Scholes Model. Derivative financial instruments include, but are not limited, to Bitcoin option and selling contracts,
Bitcoin redemption options and capped calls. Changes in fair value are recognized in (Loss) gain on derivative assets and liabilities,
and may have a material impact on the amounts reported in our financial statements.
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VII. RECENT AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Our recent and subsequent events are summarized in Note 28 to the
Financial Statements.