Soluna Holdings Reports Q3 Results

Performance Includes 176% Increase in Revenue and Operating Profit Milestone

ALBANY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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 applications, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, said, “We are delighted to announce the successful completion of Project Dorothy 1B, marking a significant milestone for Project Dorothy. The project is now fully operational, and we are witnessing the tangible impact of its earnings potential.”

Belizaire went further on to say, “Our dedicated team has demonstrated exceptional execution across our four strategic focus areas, as outlined in our shareholder letter: the energizing of Project Dorothy, Cash Flow and Expense Management, Expanding our Flagship, and Growing our Pipeline. The business transition initiated in Q2 is yielding positive results, evident in our latest financials. Despite the challenges posed by the summer heat in Texas and Kentucky, our team’s focused and meticulous efforts have propelled us to our first quarter of gross profit and substantial business growth from earlier lows.”

Belizaire concluded by saying, “With Project Dorothy 2 on the immediate horizon, Project Kati setting up its robust earnings power and the vast potential of AI at our doorstep, we have a solid foundation for future growth.”

Finance and Operational Highlights:

Substantial cash balance – The unrestricted cash balance as of September 30, 2023, was $5.6 million compared to $1.1 million as of December 31, 2022. This is driven by new project-level investments, operational execution, and expense management measures implemented in the first half of the year.

EBITDA Milestone – The Company achieved a positive Adjusted EBITDA for the first time since second quarter 2022.

Revenue Ramp – Revenue in the third quarter increased by 176% to $5.8 million compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. The revenue increase is driven by the continued ramp in the Project Dorothy sites, including hosting and proprietary mining.

Project Dorothy 1A and 1B fully operational as of October 31 2023 – Installed hashrate of 1.76 EH/s in Project Dorothy 1A/1B fully and it is fully operational. This brings the Company’s total installed hashrate to 2.6 EH/s. Project Dorothy consumed over 4,000 MWh of curtailed energy through the end of October solidifying the effectiveness of Soluna’s innovative solution to monetizing curtailed energy.

Ancillary services revenue – The Company completed its pre-registration for Ancillary Services with ERCOT, bringing it closer to diversifying its revenue by having Project Dorothy serve as a grid resource.

As of the end of the third quarter of 2023, Soluna deployed over 23,600 bitcoin miners (between hosting and prop mining) across all sites. And, the Company operated at an average hashrate of 2.4 EH/s across all sites as Project Dorothy became fully energized by late summer.

AI initiative – The Company launched a new initiative focused on a new data center purpose-built for AI training workloads. The new design, code-named “Helix”, will be part of Project Dorothy 2; due to start in the first quarter of 2024. The Company also formed a new Advisory Board to accelerate the Company’s AI initiatives and tapped Daniel Golding, a former head of advanced engineering and data center innovation at Google.

Financial Summary:

Key financial results for the third quarter include:

2023 Revenue By Quarter (in thousands)
Revenue Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 YTD 2023
Data hosting revenue

$

286

$

1,153

$

4,011

$

5,451

Cryptocurrency mining revenue

2,796

915

1,786

5,497

Total revenue

$

3,082

$

2,068

$

5,797

$

10,948

*may not foot due to rounding
  • Total revenue in the third quarter of 2023 increased by 176% to $5.8 million compared to $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2023. The increase is primarily attributable to the ramping of Project Dorothy, commissioning of proprietary mining and continued ramping of hosting revenues.
2023 Gross Profit by Quarter (in thousands)
Gross Profit Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 YTD
Cryptocurrency mining revenue

$

2,796

$

915

$

1,786

$

5,497

Data Hosting Revenue

286

1,153

4,011

5,451

Total Revenue

3,082

2,068

5,797

10,948

Cost of cryptocurrency mining revenue, exclusive of depreciation

2,252

1,160

1,040

4,452

Cost of data hosting mining revenue, exclusive of depreciation

272

759

2,150

3,181

Cost of revenue – depreciation

625

539

1,200

2,364

Total cost of revenue

3,149

2,458

4,390

9,997

Gross Profit

$

(67

)

$

(390

)

$

1,407

$

950

*certain prior quarter amounts have been reclassified for consistency in the current quarter presentation
  • Gross profit improved to $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to $(390) thousand in the second quarter of 2023.
  • General and Administrative, exclusive of depreciation and amortization expenses, decreased by 52% to $2.7 million in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2022, primarily due to cost reductions related to salaries and benefits, and reduced consulting and professional fees.
  • Stock compensation expense during the third quarter of 2023 was $595 thousand versus $890 thousand in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss from continuing operations improved to $6.0 million in the third quarter of 2023 from $56.2 million in the third quarter of 2022.
2023 Adjusted EBITDA by Quarter (in thousands)
Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 YTD 2023
Net Loss

$

(7,432

)

$

(9,257

)

$

(6,016

)

$

(22,705

)

(+) Interest expense

1,374

486

495

2,355

(+) Income taxes

(547

)

(547

)

569

(524

)

(+) Depreciation and amortization

3,002

2,918

3,579

9,498

EBITDA Table

$

(3,603

)

$

(6,400

)

$

(1,373

)

$

(11,376

)

Adjustments non-cash
Stock based compensation

879

2,232

595

3,709

(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets

78

(48

)

373

404

Impairment on fixed assets

209

169

41

418

Debt extinguishment and revaluation

(473

)

2,054

769

2,350

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(2,910

)

$

(1,993

)

$

405

(4,495

)

*may not foot due to rounding
  • Adjusted EBITDA positiveThe measure improved to $405 thousand in the third quarter of 2023, as compared to $(2.0) million in the second quarter of 2023 and $(2.9) million in the first quarter of 2023, a quarter over quarter improvement.

The unaudited financial statements are available online. A presentation of this Third Quarter Update can also be found online.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Soluna Holdings, Inc. may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Soluna’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, further information regarding which is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the press release, and Soluna Holdings, Inc. undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

In addition to figures prepared in accordance with GAAP, Soluna from time to time presents alternative non-GAAP performance measures, e.g., EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net profit/loss, adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow. These measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Alternative performance measures are not subject to GAAP or any other generally accepted accounting principle. Other companies may define these terms in different ways.

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.’

Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2022

(Dollars in thousands, except per share)

September 30,

December 31,

2023

2022

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash

$

5,625

$

1,136

Restricted cash

3,428

685

Accounts receivable

2,024

320

Notes receivable

446

219

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,593

1,107

Deposits and credits on equipment

975

1,175

Equipment held for sale

248

295

Total Current Assets

14,339

4,937

Restricted cash

1,000

Other assets

2,957

1,150

Property, plant and equipment, net

45,938

42,209

Intangible assets, net

29,370

36,432

Operating lease right-of-use assets

483

233

Total Assets

$

94,087

$

84,961

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

3,005

$

3,548

Accrued liabilities

4,447

2,721

Line of credit

350

Convertible notes payable

10,796

11,737

Current portion of debt

9,053

10,546

Deferred revenue

453

Operating lease liability

215

161

Total Current Liabilities

27,516

29,516

Other liabilities

1,497

203

Long-term debt

1,050

Operating lease liability

273

84

Deferred tax liability, net

8,362

8,886

Total Liabilities

38,698

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

September 30, 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 September 30,

2023 and December 31, 2022

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, authorized 75,000,000;

1,492,729 shares issued and 1,451,988 shared outstanding as of

September 30, 2023 and 788,578 shares issued and 747,837 shares

outstanding as of December 31, 2022(1)

1

1

Additional paid-in capital

286,799

277,429

Accumulated deficit

(244,268

)

(221,769

)

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 40,741 shares at September 30,

2023 and December 31, 2022(1)

(13,798

)

(13,798

)

Total Soluna Holdings, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

28,737

41,866

Non-Controlling Interest

26,652

4,406

Total Stockholders’ Equity

55,389

46,272

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$

94,087

$

84,961

(1) Prior period results have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split of the Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-25 that became effective October 13, 2023.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Dollars in thousands, except per share)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Cryptocurrency mining revenue

$

1,786

$

5,387

$

5,497

$

20,696

Data hosting revenue

4,011

985

5,451

3,668

Total revenue

5,797

6,372

10,948

24,364

Operating costs:

Cost of cryptocurrency mining revenue,

exclusive of depreciation

1,040

4,100

4,451

11,092

Cost of data hosting revenue, exclusive of

depreciation

2,150

1,078

3,181

3,192

Costs of revenue- depreciation

1,200

6,010

2,364

15,872

Total costs of revenue

4,390

11,188

9,996

30,156

Operating expenses:

General and administrative expenses,

exclusive of depreciation and amortization

2,723

5,686

11,219

15,441

Depreciation and amortization associated

with general and administrative expenses

2,379

2,378

7,134

7,127

Total general and administrative

expenses

5,102

8,064

18,353

22,568

Impairment on equity investment

750

750

Impairment on fixed assets

41

28,086

418

28,836

Operating loss

(3,736

)

(41,716

)

(17,819

)

(57,946

)

Interest expense

(495

)

(1,671

)

(2,355

)

(7,856

)

Loss on debt extinguishment and revaluation,

net

(769

)

(12,317

)

(2,350

)

(12,317

)

Loss on sale of fixed assets

(373

)

(988

)

(404

)

(2,606

)

Other (expense) income, net

(74

)

2

(301

)

2

Loss before income taxes from continuing

operations

(5,447

)

(56,690

)

(23,229

)

(80,723

)

Income tax (expense) benefit from continuing

operations

(569

)

547

524

1,344

Net loss from continuing operations

(6,016

)

(56,143

)

(22,705

)

(79,379

)

Income before income taxes from

discontinued operations

(21

)

7,681

Income tax benefit from discontinued

operations

70

Net income from discontinued operations

(21

)

7,751

Net loss

(6,016

)

(56,164

)

(22,705

)

(71,628

)

(Less) Net (income) loss attributable to non-

controlling interest

(646

)

272

206

272

Net loss attributable to Soluna Holdings, Inc.

$

(6,662

)

$

(55,892

)

$

(22,499

)

$

(71,356

)

Basic and Diluted (loss) earnings per common

share:

Net loss from continuing operations per share

(Basic & Diluted) (1)

$

(4.40

)

$

(95.49

)

$

(20.11

)

$

(146.46

)

Net income from discontinued operations per

share (Basic & Diluted) (1)

$

$

(0.04

)

$

$

13.64

Basic & Diluted loss per share (1)

$

(4.40

)

$

(95.53

)

$

(20.11

)

$

(132.82

)

Weighted average shares outstanding (Basic

and Diluted) (1)

1,374,364

587,921

1,149,745

568,307

(1) Prior period results have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split of the Common Stock at a ratio of 1-for-25 that became effective October 13, 2023.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(Dollars in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2023

2022

Operating Activities

Net loss

$

(22,705

)

$

(71,628

)

Net income from discontinued operations

(7,751

)

Net loss from continuing operations

(22,705

)

(79,379

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided

by operating activities:

Depreciation expense

2,387

15,888

Amortization expense

7,111

7,111

Stock-based compensation

3,640

2,747

Consultant stock compensation

69

121

Deferred income taxes

(524

)

(1,344

)

Impairment on fixed assets

418

28,836

Amortization of operating lease asset

177

151

Impairment on equity investment

750

Loss on debt extinguishment and revaluation, net

2,350

12,317

Amortization on deferred financing costs and discount on

notes

748

6,630

Loss on sale of fixed assets

404

2,606

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(1,552

)

(1,498

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(484

)

(154

)

Other long-term assets

(307

)

(69

)

Accounts payable

551

884

Deferred revenue

(453

)

118

Operating lease liabilities

(172

)

(148

)

Other liabilities

1,294

(306

)

Accrued liabilities

2,644

(382

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(4,404

)

(5,121

)

Net cash provided by operating activities- discontinued

operations

369

Investing Activities

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(12,534

)

(61,867

)

Purchases of intangible assets

(49

)

(114

)

Proceeds from disposal on property, plant, and equipment

2,266

2,525

Deposits and credits on equipment, net

200

6,441

Net cash used in investing activities

(10,117

)

(53,015

)

Net cash provided by investing activities- discontinued

operations

9,004

Financing Activities

Proceeds from preferred offerings

16,658

Proceeds from common stock securities purchase agreement

offering

817

Proceeds from notes and debt issuance

3,100

29,736

Costs of preferred offering

(1,910

)

Costs of common stock securities purchase agreement

offering

(10

)

Costs and payments of notes and short-term debt issuance

(510

)

(2,428

)

Cash dividend distribution on preferred stock

(3,852

)

Payments on NYDIG loans and line of credit

(350

)

(3,841

)

Contributions from non-controlling interest

19,706

4,293

Proceeds from stock option exercises

153

Proceeds from common stock warrant exercises

779

Net cash provided by financing activities

22,753

39,588

Increase (decrease) in cash & restricted cash-continuing

operations

8,232

(18,548

)

Increase in cash & restricted cash- discontinued operations

9,373

Cash & restricted cash – beginning of period

1,821

10,258

Cash & restricted cash – end of period

$

10,053

$

1,083

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Noncash equipment financing

4,620

Interest paid on NYDIG loans and cash interest paid on line

of credit

567

1,179

Noncash disposal of NYDIG collateralized equipment

2,576

Proceed receivable from sale of MTI Instruments

205

Notes converted to common stock

2,444

2,441

Warrant consideration in relation to promissory notes and

convertible notes

1,330

14,602

Promissory note and interest conversion to common shares

845

15,236

Noncash note receivable from sale of equipment

240

Noncash non-controlling interest contributions

2,746

290

Series B preferred dividend prefunded warrant and common

stock issuance

657

Noncash activity right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for

lease obligations

403

20

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)

Three Months Ended

September 30,

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net loss from continuing operations

$

(6,016

)

$

(56,143

)

$

(22,705

)

$

(79,379

)

Interest expense, net

495

1,671

2,355

7,856

Income tax expense (benefit) from

continuing operations

569

(547

)

(524

)

(1,344

)

Depreciation and amortization

3,579

8,388

9,498

22,999

EBITDA

(1,373

)

(46,631

)

(11,376

)

(49,868

)

Adjustments: Non-cash items

Stock-based compensation costs

595

890

3,709

2,869

Loss on sale of fixed assets

373

988

404

2,606

Impairment on equity investment

750

750

Impairment on fixed assets

41

28,086

418

28,836

Loss on debt extinguishment and

revaluation, net

769

12,317

2,350

12,317

Adjusted EBITDA

$

405

$

(3,600

)

$

(4,495

)

$

(2,490

)

Contacts

David Michaels

Soluna Holdings, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer

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