Ramps Project Dorothy and Kicks Off New Business Plan
ALBANY, NY, May 16, 2023 – Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“SHI” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), the parent company of Soluna Computing, Inc. (“SCI”), a developer of green data centers for Bitcoin mining and other intensive computing, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, said, “Soluna has been busy the last few months. In the first quarter, we began our transition to a new business model, focused on monetizing our sites through hosting and joint ventures. We continue to reduce G&A costs to put us on a trajectory to reach positive cash flows from operations. We expect the first two quarters of this year to be transition quarters as we ramp up Project Dorothy and Project Sophie’s new hosting customers. In the coming weeks I will provide a more fulsome Earnings Power Illustration for our shareholders.”
Operating Highlights:
Revenue:
- Completed Project Dorothy interconnection work and received ERCOT approval to energize.
- Project Dorothy 1A: 25 MW of hosting contracts executed with strategic customers. Thousands of machines are being delivered the week of May 15th as the facility ramps up.
- Project Dorothy 1B: Secured Navitas Global as investment partner for $14 million proprietary mining partnership. Construction is currently being completed and we expect it to energize in June 2023.
- Project Sophie: Secured 25 MW hosting agreement with Sustainability-focus Bitcoin Miner.
Expenses:
- Continued G&A expense reductions.
Capital Structure:
- Obtained a 14-month Extension from October Noteholders, to July 25, 2024.
- Returned approximately $3 million of collateral to NYDIG.
- Decommissioned Project Marie facility in Kentucky.
Financial Summary:
Key financial results for the first quarter include:
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- Total revenue in the first quarter of 2023 decreased by 67% to $3.1 million compared to $9.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease is primarily attributable to decommissioning of Project Marie impacting both proprietary mining and hosting. In addition, the average Bitcoin pricing decreased by 45% in the first quarter of 2023 versus the first quarter of 2022.
- Net loss improved from $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2022 to $7.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 – due mainly to a reduction in depreciation expense, which resulted from an impairment charge at the end of 2022 and cost reductions implemented during the first quarter.
- General and Administrative expenses declined by 10% to $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $4.9 million in the first quarter of 2022, primarily due to cost reductions related to salaries and benefits, consulting and professional fees, offset in part by an increase in investor relations costs. Stock compensation in the first quarter 2023 was $847 thousand versus $927 thousand in the first quarter of 2022.
- Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, was negative ($2.9) million, as compared to positive $853 thousand in the first quarter of 2022.
The unaudited financial statements are available online.
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About Soluna Holdings, Inc (SLNH)
Soluna Holdings, Inc. is the leading developer of green data centers that convert excess renewable energy into global computing resources. Soluna builds modular, scalable data centers for computing intensive, batchable applications such as Bitcoin mining, AI, and machine learning. Soluna provides a cost-effective alternative to battery storage or transmission lines. Soluna uses technology and intentional design to solve complex, real-world challenges. Up to 30% of the power of renewable energy projects can go to waste. Soluna’s data centers enable clean electricity asset owners to ‘Sell. Every. Megawatt.’
Contact Information
David Michaels
Soluna Holdings, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer
Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per share)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||
| Cash | $ | 4,553 | $ | 1,136 | ||
| Restricted cash | 493 | 685 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 452 | 320 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,346 | 1,326 | ||||
| Deposits on equipment | 975 | 1,175 | ||||
| Total Current Assets | 7,819 | 4,642 | ||||
| Other assets | 2,950 | 1,150 | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 38,808 | 42,504 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 34,087 | 36,432 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 577 | 233 | ||||
| Total Assets | $ | 84,241 | $ | 84,961 | ||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,822 | $ | 3,548 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 2,847 | 2,721 | ||||
| Line of credit | 135 | 350 | ||||
| Convertible notes payable | 10,270 | 11,737 | ||||
| Current portion of debt | 7,758 | 10,546 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | — | 453 | ||||
| Operating lease liability | 205 | 161 | ||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 25,037 | 29,516 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 307 | 203 | ||||
| Operating lease liability | 379 | 84 | ||||
| Deferred tax liability, net | 8,339 | 8,886 | ||||
| Total Liabilities | 34,062 | 38,689 | ||||
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||
| 9.0% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, $25.00 liquidation preference; authorized 6,040,000; 3,061,245 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Series B Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, authorized 187,500; 62,500 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | — | — | ||||
| Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 75,000,000; 26,433,162 shares issued and 25,414,646 shared outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and 19,712,722 shares issued and 18,694,206 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2022 | 26 | 20 | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 279,985 | 277,410 | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (228,831) | (221,769) | ||||
| Common stock in treasury, at cost, 1,018,516 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | (13,798) | (13,798) | ||||
| Total Soluna Holdings, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity | 37,385 | 41,866 | ||||
| Non-Controlling Interest | 12,794 | 4,406 | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 50,179 | 46,272 | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 84,241 | $ | 84,961 | ||
Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per share)
| For the three months ended | ||||||
| March 31, | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Cryptocurrency mining revenue | $ | 2,796 | $ | 7,812 | ||
| Data hosting revenue | 286 | 1,504 | ||||
| Total revenue | 3,082 | 9,316 | ||||
| Operating costs: | ||||||
| Cost of cryptocurrency mining revenue, exclusive of depreciation | 2,299 | 3,397 | ||||
| Depreciation costs associated with cryptocurrency mining | 625 | 4,324 | ||||
| Total cost of cryptocurrency mining revenue | 2,924 | 7,721 | ||||
| Cost of data hosting revenue | 214 | 1,138 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization | 4,370 | 4,882 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization associated with general and administrative expenses | 2,377 | 2,373 | ||||
| Total general and administrative expenses | 6,747 | 7,255 | ||||
| Impairment on fixed assets | 209 | – | ||||
| Operating loss | (7,012) | (6,798) | ||||
| Interest expense | (1,374) | (2,881) | ||||
| Gain on debt revaluation, net | 473 | – | ||||
| Loss on sale of fixed assets | (78) | – | ||||
| Other income, net | 12 | – | ||||
| Loss before income taxes from continuing operations | (7,979) | (9,679) | ||||
| Income tax benefit from continuing operations | 547 | 547 | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (7,432) | (9,132) | ||||
| Income before income taxes from discontinued operations | – | 226 | ||||
| Income tax benefit from discontinued operations | – | – | ||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | – | 226 | ||||
| Net loss | (7,432) | (8,906) | ||||
| (Less) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 370 | – | ||||
| Net loss attributable to Soluna Holdings, Inc. | $ | (7,062) | $ | (8,906) | ||
| Basic and Diluted (loss) earnings per common share: | ||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations per share (Basic & Diluted) | $ | (0.35) | $ | (0.71) | ||
| Net income from discontinued operations per share (Basic & Diluted) | $ | – | $ | 0.02 | ||
| Basic & Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.35) | $ | (0.69) | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding (Basic and Diluted) | 21,621,320 | 13,870,646 | ||||
Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(Dollars in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| Operating Activities | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (7,432) | $ | (8,906) | ||
| Net income from discontinued operations | – | (226 | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (7,432) | (9,132) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation expense | 632 | 4,328 | ||||
| Amortization expense | 2,369 | 2,369 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 847 | 927 | ||||
| Consultant stock compensation | 32 | 28 | ||||
| Deferred income taxes | (547) | (547) | ||||
| Impairment on fixed assets | 209 | – | ||||
| Amortization of operating lease asset | 56 | 50 | ||||
| Gain on debt revaluation, net | (473) | – | ||||
| Amortization on deferred financing costs and discount on notes | 501 | 2,447 | ||||
| Loss on sale of fixed assets | 78 | – | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | 41 | 206 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (26) | (594) | ||||
| Other long-term assets | (300) | 59 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 1,368 | 1,405 | ||||
| Deferred revenue | (453) | (9) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (54) | (49) | ||||
| Other liabilities | 104 | – | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | (5) | (687) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (3,053) | 801 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities- discontinued operations | – | 510 | ||||
| Investing Activities | ||||||
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (860) | (25,438) | ||||
| Purchases of intangible assets | (24 | (40) | ||||
| Proceeds from disposal on property, plant, and equipment | 249 | – | ||||
| Deposits of equipment, net | 200 | (2,590) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (435) | (28,068) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities- discontinued operations | – | – | ||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||
| Proceeds from preferred offerings | – | 1,170 | ||||
| Proceeds from common stock securities purchase agreement offering | 41 | – | ||||
| Proceeds from notes and debt issuance | 900 | 19,767 | ||||
| Costs of preferred offering | – | (155) | ||||
| Costs of common stock securities purchase agreement offering | (4) | – | ||||
| Costs of notes and short-term debt issuance | – | (465) | ||||
| Cash dividend distribution on preferred stock | – | (749) | ||||
| Payments on NYDIG loans and line of credit | (215) | (980) | ||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interest | 5,991 | – | ||||
| Proceeds from common stock warrant exercises | – | 738 | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 6,713 | 19,326 | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash & restricted cash-continuing operations | 3,225 | (7,941) | ||||
| Increase in cash & restricted cash- discontinued operations | – | 510 | ||||
| Cash & restricted cash – beginning of period | 1,821 | 10,258 | ||||
| Cash & restricted cash – end of period | $ | 5,046 | $ | 2,827 | ||
| Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information | ||||||
| Noncash equipment financing | – | 4,620 | ||||
| Interest paid on NYDIG loans and line of credit | 6 | 345 | ||||
| Noncash disposal of NYDIG collateralized equipment | 3,388 | – | ||||
| Notes converted to common stock | 1,394 | 1,342 | ||||
| Warrant consideration in relation to promissory notes and convertible notes | – | 2,257 | ||||
| Promissory note and interest conversion to common shares | 401 | – | ||||
| Registration fees in prepaids and accounts payable | – | (58) | ||||
| Noncash non-controlling interest contributions | 2,767 | – | ||||
| Series B preferred dividend in accrued expense | (131) | – | ||||
| Noncash activity right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | 397 | – | ||||
Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net income from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial metric, for historical periods are presented in the table below:
| (Dollars in thousands) | March 31, 2023 | March 31, 2022 | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (7,432) | $ | (9,132) | ||
| Interest expense, net | 1,374 | 2,880 | ||||
| Income tax benefit | (547) | (547) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,002 | 6,697 | ||||
| EBITDA | (3,603) | (102) | ||||
| Adjustments- Non-cash items | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation costs | 879 | 955 | ||||
| Impairment on fixed assets | 209 | – | ||||
| Loss on sale of fixed assets | 78 | – | ||||
| Gain on debt revaluation, net | (473) | – | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2,910) | $ | 853 | ||
