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Bit Digital (BTBT) – Vertically Integrating with Acquisition of Enovum

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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HPC Business Integrated. Bit Digital announced the acquisition of Enovum Data Centers for approximately CAD $62.8 million (USD $46 million), consisting of CAD$56 million in cash and 1.62 million shares being issued to Enovum’s management. The transaction will vertically integrate the Company’s HPC business with a Tier 3 datacenter and a pipeline of expansion site opportunities. In addition to vertically integrating and potential expansion, the acquisition provides Bit Digital with potential synergies for margin expansion and operational flexibility.

Who is Enovum? Enovum is an owner, operator, and developer of HPC datacenters based in Montreal, Canada. The company has a 4MW Tier 3 datacenter in Montreal powered by renewable hydroelectricity, a benefit to Bit Digital’s carbon-free strategy. The site is leased through 2036 with two five-year extension options, and is fully leased to more than a dozen customers with it expected to generate CAD$10 million of revenue in 2025.


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Release – Brendan Shanahan Appointed Chief Financial Officer of GoHealth, Bringing Decades of Leadership in Healthcare and Financial Strategy

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Oct 10, 2024 at 10:45 AM EDT

Brendan Shanahan Appointed Chief Financial Officer of GoHealth, Bringing Decades of Leadership in Healthcare and Financial Strategy

CHICAGO, October 10, 2024 /Globe Newswire/ — GoHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOCO), a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company, today announced the appointment of Brendan Shanahan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 14, following a comprehensive search process. Mr. Shanahan, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of financial leadership experience and over 20 years of expertise in the Medicare Advantage space, will oversee GoHealth’s financial strategy and operations, contributing to the company’s profitable growth and innovation efforts.

“Brendan’s extensive expertise in financial strategy, M&A, operational leadership, and deep knowledge of the Medicare Advantage market makes him the ideal choice to lead GoHealth’s financial organization,” said Vijay Kotte, CEO of GoHealth. “His track record of driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term value aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver outstanding results for shareholders.”

Mr Shanahan, who was also a licensed insurance agent, will manage all financial aspects of GoHealth, including financial planning, analysis, reporting, investor relations, and capital structure optimization. Additionally, he will provide leadership in financial risk management, business analytics, budgeting, audit, and tax compliance, to ensure GoHealth achieves both its short- and long-term financial goals.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shanahan has built high-performing finance teams, implemented systems to streamline financial operations, and played key roles in mergers and acquisitions. His leadership in financial strategy, including P&L oversight, cost containment, and capital management, has consistently delivered tangible results.

Mr. Shanahan holds an MBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (inactive) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant.

Mr. Shanahan expressed his excitement to join GoHealth, stating, “I’m thrilled to join GoHealth at such a pivotal time for the Medicare Advantage industry and the brokerage space. Having spent much of my career working to help individuals navigate their healthcare options, I am excited to continue that journey with GoHealth. The combination of GoHealth’s technology, deep expertise in Medicare, and commitment to empowering consumers is unparalleled. I look forward to working with Vijay and the team to capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead as we navigate this dynamic market and drive long-term value for shareholders.”

Katherine O’Halloran will remain as a key leader in the finance organization, continuing to serve as Chief Accounting Officer and reporting to the CFO. “We want to thank Katie for embracing with diligence her interim role as CFO and her commitment to managing GoHealth and the financial team through this transition. Katie is an extraordinary example of living our GoHealth values,” said Kotte.

About GoHealth, Inc.

GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. Enrolling in a health insurance plan can be confusing for customers, and the seemingly small differences between plans can lead to significant out-of-pocket costs or lack of access to critical medicines and even providers. GoHealth combines cutting-edge technology, data science and deep industry expertise to build trusted relationships with consumers and match them with the healthcare policy and carrier that is right for them. Since its inception, GoHealth has enrolled millions of people in Medicare plans and individual and family plans. For more information, visit https://www.gohealth.com.

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Release – Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Monthly Production Update for September 2024

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NEW YORK, October 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”), a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York, announced its unaudited digital asset production, HPC services revenue, and corporate updates for the month of September 2024.

Corporate Highlights for September 2024

  • The Company had 256 servers actively generating revenue from its initial Bit Digital AI contract, as of September 30, 2024. The Company earned approximately $4.2 million of unaudited revenue from this contract during the month of September 2024.
  • In September 2024, the Company produced 51.5 BTC, a 3.6% decrease compared to the prior month.
  • The Company’s active hash rate was approximately 2.43 EH/s as of September 30, 2024.
  • Treasury holdings of BTC and ETH were 731.3 and 27,388.9 with a fair market value of approximately $46.3 million and $71.3 million, respectively, on September 30, 2024.
  • The BTC equivalent1 of our digital asset holdings as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 1,863.0 or approximately $118.0 million.
  • The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $104.0 million and total liquidity (defined as cash and cash equivalents, USDC, and the fair market value of digital assets) of approximately $222.0 million, as of September 30, 2024.

Proof-of-Stake Highlights

  • The Company had approximately 21,568 ETH actively staked in native staking protocols as of September 30, 2024.
  • Bit Digital earned a blended APY of approximately 3.3% on its staked ETH position for the month of September 2024.
  • The Company earned aggregate staking rewards of approximately 57.9 ETH during September 2024.

Upcoming Events

  • AIM Summit Dubai Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on October 21-22

About Bit Digital

Bit Digital, Inc. is a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York City. Our bitcoin mining operations are located in the US, Canada, and Iceland. The Company has established a business line, Bit Digital AI, that offers specialized cloud-infrastructure services for artificial intelligence applications. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or visit our website at www.bit-digital.com.

Investor Notice 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under “Risk Factors” in Item 3.D of our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. Future changes in the network-wide mining difficulty rate or bitcoin hash rate may also materially affect the future performance of Bit Digital’s production of bitcoin. Actual operating results will vary depending on many factors including network difficulty rate, total hash rate of the network, the operations of our facilities, the status of our miners, and other factors.

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Bit Digital (BTBT) – September Production In-line with Last Month

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Monday, October 07, 2024

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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AI Services. Bit Digital had 256 servers actively generating revenue from its initial Bit Digital AI contract, as of September 30, 2024, and earned approximately $4.2 million of unaudited revenue from this contract during the month.

Mining Side. The Company produced 51.5 BTC in September, a 3.6% decrease from last month’s 53.4 BTC. The active hash rate was 2.43 EH/s, flat with the previous month. Management will continue to be opportunistic with miner purchases dependent upon the returns, in our view.


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GoHealth, Inc. (GOCO) – Closes Acquisition After Busy September

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Thursday, October 03, 2024

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Acquired e-TeleQuote. On October 1, GoHealth announced that it closed on its acquisition of e-TeleQuote, one of its peers in the Medicare insurance marketplace landscape. The deal was originally announced in early September. In our view, the terms of the transaction were highly favorable to the company as the deal appears to be immediately accretive to the company’s balance sheet.

Favorable Terms. The company acquired e-TeleQuote through a creative agreement, in which it invested $5 million for a roughly 19% stake in the business through newly issued shares. At that time, the previous owner relinquished its 81% stake, leaving GoHealth as the sole shareholder.  This left the company with all the assets on the e-TeleQuote balance sheet, with over $18 million in cash (including the $5 million paid by GoHealth) and over $100 million in contract assets. The company also gains almost 400 experienced agents.  


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Resources Connection (RGP) – Post Call Commentary and Updated Model

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Thursday, October 03, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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New Model. We believe it is informative to take a deeper dive into the operational changes being made by RGP over the past quarter. The Company has taken the challenging operating environment to create a strong platform, broaden its addressable market, deepen client relationships, and improve efficiency, all of which position the Company to capitalize on the environment once it improves, in our view.

Impact. The On Demand Talent segment is increasingly relevant in the professional staffing space. The new Consulting segment positions RGP higher up the professional services value chain, enabling RGP to play a key role in transformation strategy and execution initiatives. And the Outsourced Services segment is expanding its client base, especially among venture-backed AI startups, while also exploring cross-selling opportunities within the existing client base.


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Resources Connection (RGP) – First Look 1Q25 – Environment Remains Challenging but Green Shoots Evident

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Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. While the operating environment remained challenged in 1Q25 as clients continued to delay projects, RGP made strides in evolving its business model and rebuilding its brand architecture and positioning. A full recovery should follow improving client sentiment about the economy, but the Company is seeing pockets of improvement.

1Q25 Results. Revenue came in at $136.9 million, a decline of 19.5% y-o-y, but in-line with guidance. Gross margin was 36.5%, down from 39.4% a year ago and below management’s 37.5%-38.5% guide due to lower consultant utilization and unfavorable leverage on indirect costs. RGP recorded a $3.4 million gain on a sale as well as a $3.9 million impairment charge. Net loss for the quarter was $5.7 million, or a loss of $0.17/sh, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or EPS of $0.09/sh last year. Adjusted EPS was breakeven versus EPS of $0.20/sh in 1Q24.


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Bit Digital (BTBT) – Key HPC Hires Announced

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Two New Hires. Last Friday, Bit Digital announced the hiring of its new Head of Revenue, Benjamin Lamson,, and Chief Technology Officer, Tom Sanfilippo. Both of the hires will be critical to Bit Digital’s high-performance computing (HPC) segment. Alongside the two key hires, management also hired additional headcount across sales and AI/ML engineering roles in the segment.

Mr. Lamson’s Background. Mr. Lamson brings experience as the Head of Revenue through his previous position at DigitalOcean, in which he was Head of Paperspace Revenue from July 2023 to August 2024 following DigitalOcean’s acquisition of Paperspace. Prior to that, he was CFO of Paperspace and led the company to a 350% increase in revenue over 18 months.


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Release – Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Key Hires for Its HPC Business; Appoints Benjamin Lamson as Head of Revenue and Tom Sanfilippo as CTO

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NEW YORK, September 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”), a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York, announced today that the Company has appointed Benjamin Lamson as Head of Revenue and Tom Sanfilippo as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”). Both executives will report directly to CEO Sam Tabar and play critical roles in the growth and development of Bit Digital’s high-performance computing (“HPC”) business. The Company has also added additional headcount across sales and AI/ML engineering roles in an effort to scale its HPC business.

Benjamin Lamson joins Bit Digital as Head of Revenue, bringing a proven track record in scaling revenue and driving growth. Most recently, he served as Head of Paperspace Revenue at DigitalOcean from July 2023 to August 2024, following DigitalOcean’s acquisition of Paperspace. As Chief Revenue Officer at Paperspace, he led a transformative go-to-market strategy that resulted in a 350% increase in topline revenue over 18 months. Prior to Paperspace, Benjamin co-founded WeDidIt, which was later acquired by Allegiance Group, where he continued to lead as Vice President of Sales. His entrepreneurial mindset, combined with leadership roles in sales and customer success, positions him to drive significant impact as Bit Digital expands into high-performance computing. He holds a BA in Communications from American University.

Tom Sanfilippo brings decades of experience in systems programming and software development to Bit Digital. Before joining the Company, he was with DigitalOcean, following its acquisition of Paperspace in 2023. At Paperspace, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from 2016 to 2023, Mr. Sanfilippo led the development of the Core GPU Compute Cloud and Gradient AI/ML Platform. His extensive expertise also includes a nearly a decade at Microsoft, where he led one of the largest development teams in the Microsoft Office group working on the precursor to OneDrive. He also held senior technical roles at Groove Networks and was a Research Scientist at the OSF Research Institute. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sanfilippo was the Chief Technology Officer at The Ohio State University, where he directed technology initiatives across the campus, and in collaboration with the Big Ten, after holding various technical positions since 1985. Mr. Sanfilippo also studied Physics, Mathematics, and Philosophy at The Ohio State University. His deep expertise in cloud computing, AI/ML platforms, and software development will be pivotal in advancing Bit Digital’s high-performance computing initiatives.

Benjamin Lamson, Head of Revenue at Bit Digital, added: “I’m excited to lead Bit Digital’s new HPC division as we enter the AI/ML space with a fresh approach. With no legacy constraints, we’re focused on delivering high-performance, reliable, and affordable solutions that truly meet customer needs. I look forward to building a go-to-market team that drives meaningful impact.”

Tom Sanfilippo, Bit Digital’s CTO, remarked: “Bit Digital understands the intersection of HPC technology and the needs of AI innovators and customers with new accelerated compute applications. These innovators need the latest advances in HPC in a production-ready form, at scale, as quickly as possible. I am thrilled to be joining a team that shares this insight and a company that is so well is equipped to deliver on it.”

Sam Tabar, Bit Digital’s CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Lamson and Tom Sanfilippo to Bit Digital. Their combined expertise in technology and go-to-market strategy will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of our HPC business. Tom’s deep experience in cloud computing and AI/ML platforms, alongside Ben’s proven track record in driving revenue and market expansion, will enable us to unlock new opportunities and enhance our service offerings. Their leadership comes at a pivotal time as we position Bit Digital as a major player in the HPC industry.”

About Bit Digital

Bit Digital, Inc. is a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York City. Our bitcoin mining operations are located in the US, Canada, and Iceland. The Company has established a business line, Bit Digital AI, that offers infrastructure services for artificial intelligence applications. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or visit our website at www.bit-digital.com.

Investor Notice

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under “Risk Factors” in Item 3.D of our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. Future changes in the network-wide mining difficulty rate or bitcoin hash rate may also materially affect the future performance of Bit Digital’s production of bitcoin. Actual operating results will vary depending on many factors including network difficulty rate, total hash rate of the network, the operations of our facilities, the status of our miners, and other factors.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

SelectQuote (SLQT) – Taking Steps for the Long Term

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Patrick McCann, CFA, Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong fiscal Q4. SelectQuote’s fiscal Q4 revenue of $307.2 million and adj. EBITDA of $14.4 million exceeded our estimates of $271.3 million and a loss of $2.2 million, respectively.  In our view, the strong performance demonstrated the power of the company’s synergistic business model, which serves consumers’ needs both for insurance policies and pharmacy services. 

Pharmacy momentum. Total revenue grew an impressive 38% over the prior year period, driven largely by the company’s Healthcare Services segment, which is comprised primarily of SelectRx (home-direct pharmacy business). Healthcare Services revenue was up roughly 75%, year-over-year with SelectRx membership growing to approximately 82,000, up from roughly 75,000 at the end of fiscal Q3. 


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Release – Bit Digital, Inc. Announces Monthly Production Update for August 2024

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Research News and Market Data on BTBT

NEW YORK, September 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) (“Bit Digital” or the “Company”), a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York, announced its unaudited digital asset production, HPC services revenue, and corporate updates for the month of August 2024.

Corporate Highlights for August 2024

  • The Company had 256 servers actively generating revenue from its initial Bit Digital AI contract, as of August 31, 2024. The Company earned approximately $4.3 million of unaudited revenue from this contract during the month of August 2024. A service credit of $579k related to the downtime experienced during an equipment upgrade was issued to the client in August for the period of February to June 2024.
  • In August 2024, the Company produced 53.4 BTC, an 11.7% decrease compared to the prior month.
  • The Company’s active hash rate was approximately 2.43 EH/s as of August 31, 2024
  • Treasury holdings of BTC and ETH were 682.4 and 27,331.0 with a fair market value of approximately $40.2 million and $68.7 million, respectively, on August 31, 2024.
  • The BTC equivalent1 of our digital asset holdings as of August 31, 2024, was approximately 1,858.3 or approximately $109.6 million.
  • The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $106.9 million and total liquidity (defined as cash and cash equivalents, USDC, and the fair market value of digital assets) of approximately $216.5 million, as of August 31, 2024.

Proof-of-Stake Highlights

  • The Company had approximately 21,568 ETH actively staked in native staking protocols as of August 31, 2024.
  • Bit Digital earned a blended APY of approximately 3.1% on its staked ETH position for the month of August 2024.
  • The Company earned aggregate staking rewards of approximately 56.6 ETH during August 2024.

Upcoming Events

  • 2024 Annual Gateway Conference, San Francisco, CA on September 4-5
  • H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference, New York, NY on September 11-12

About Bit Digital

Bit Digital, Inc. is a sustainable platform for digital assets and artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure headquartered in New York City. Our bitcoin mining operations are located in the US, Canada, and Iceland. The Company has established a business line, Bit Digital AI, that offers specialized cloud-infrastructure services for artificial intelligence applications. For additional information, please contact ir@bit-digital.com or visit our website at www.bit-digital.com.

Investor Notice 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties and forward-looking statements described under “Risk Factors” in Item 3.D of our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. If any material risk was to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the value of our securities could decline and you could lose part or all of your investment. The risks and uncertainties we describe are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. In addition, our past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results in the future. Future changes in the network-wide mining difficulty rate or bitcoin hash rate may also materially affect the future performance of Bit Digital’s production of bitcoin. Actual operating results will vary depending on many factors including network difficulty rate, total hash rate of the network, the operations of our facilities, the status of our miners, and other factors.

Safe Harbor Statement 

This press release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” relating to the business of Bit Digital, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Release – SelectQuote’s SelectRx Pharmacy to Open a State-of-the-Art Third Fulfillment Center in Olathe, Kansas, to Support Rapid Growth

Posted on by aweinsoff@channelchek.com

Research News and Market Data on SLQT

09/04/2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE: SLQT) today announced that SelectRx, the company’s full-service medication management pharmacy that serves all 50 states, will open a third fulfillment facility in Olathe, Kansas, to serve its rapidly expanding customer base, alongside its existing facilities in Monaca, Pennsylvania, and Indianapolis, Indiana.

SelectQuote launched the SelectRx business in 2021 as part of its Healthcare Services Division after acquiring two smaller pharmacy operations. In just over three years, SelectRx has grown its membership from under 5,000 to over 75,000 members who receive regular prescription shipments in adherence-friendly packaging. The new 54,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility at 404 W. Frontier Lane in Olathe, Kansas, is expected to open during the first half of calendar 2025 and should significantly expand the pharmacy’s capacity.

SelectQuote plans to add over 50 new positions at the location and is seeking experienced pharmacists, pharmacy fulfillment technicians (to assist in filling, processing, and shipping prescriptions), and various leadership and support roles such as shipping and inventory management, facilities management and information technology.

In 2023, SelectRx was recognized as a Patient-Centered Pharmacy Home (PCPH) by The Compliance Team. PCPH is based on TCT’s CMS-recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home program, which puts special emphasis on health maintenance, preventative screening, medication management, multi-specialty medical services, patient experience reporting, and benchmarking for chronically-ill patients.

SelectQuote CEO Tim Danker commented, “We are thrilled with the rapid growth of our SelectRx business over the past three years. With this new facility, we will be able to extend this highly convenient and adherence-friendly pharmacy solution to many more Seniors who can benefit from it. We are also thrilled to build out this beautiful new facility in our home market of Kansas City.”

About SelectQuote:

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote (NYSE: SLQT) provides solutions that help consumers protect their most valuable assets: their families, health, and property. The company pioneered the model of providing unbiased comparisons from multiple, highly-rated insurance companies allowing consumers to choose the policy and terms that best meet their unique needs. Two foundational pillars underpin SelectQuote’s success: a strong force of highly-trained and skilled agents who provide a consultative needs analysis for every consumer, and proprietary technology that sources and routes high-quality leads.

With an ecosystem offering high touchpoints for consumers across Insurance, Medicare, Pharmacy, and Value-Based Care, the company now has four core business lines: SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Healthcare Services, SelectQuote Life, and SelectQuote Auto and Home. SelectQuote Senior serves the needs of a demographic that sees around 10,000 people turn 65 each day with a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. SelectQuote Healthcare Services is comprised of the SelectRx Pharmacy, a specialized medication management pharmacy, and Healthcare Select which proactively connects its members with best-in-class healthcare services that fit each member’s unique healthcare needs. The platform improves health outcomes and lowers healthcare costs through proactive engagement and access to high-value healthcare solutions.

Investor Relations:
Sloan Bohlen
877-678-4083
investorrelations@selectquote.com

Media:
Matt Gunter
913-286-4931
matt.gunter@selectquote.com

Source: SelectQuote, Inc.

Bit Digital (BTBT) – Focused On Computing

Posted on by cpereira@noblefcm.com


Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

HPC Focus. Management is placing greater emphasis on the HPC segment given the near-term potential of the business, its higher margin profile, and growing pipeline of opportunity. Management continues to believe the business could obtain a $100 million annualized revenue run rate by the end of 2024.

Realization of Pipeline. The Company is adding staff in its HPC segment, including a head of sales, to realize more of the Company’s growing pipeline in the segment. It has already come to fruition with the Boosteroid agreement announcement and management noted that other potential clients are not far behind. We expect the addition of more salespeople in the near term and won’t be surprised to see more agreement announcements sooner rather than later.


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