ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced a strategic investment from Sopris Capital ("Sopris"), a 20-year-old multi-strategy investment firm. As part of the investment, Sopris Capital has purchased 2,906,976 Class A common shares and is now one of the Company`s largest independent shareholders. "We are thrilled to own part of a growing, market-leading busin ...

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced the purchase of approximately 2,300 Bitcoin ATMs. The Company plans to strategically deploy these kiosks as part of its ongoing expansion efforts throughout 2024 and beyond. The purchase of approximately 2,300 Bitcoin ATMs comes at a greater than 50% discount in cost per-kiosk compared to the Company's typical per-ki ...

Business Operations and Market Presence - Bitcoin Depot operates approximately 6,300 kiosks across 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces, covering 52% of the U.S. population[17] - The company has a 23% market share in the U.S. and 11% in Canada for Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) as of December 31, 2023[30] - Bitcoin Depot installed approximately 1,300 BTMs in Circle K stores, its largest retail partner, as of December 31, 2023[18] - The company's BDCheckout product provides access to Bitcoin purchases at thousands of additional retailer locations without requiring kiosks[25] - BDCheckout is available at approximately 5,700 retail locations across North America as of December 31, 2023[44] - The company signed a master placement agreement with EG America LLC to install BTMs in approximately 900+ locations[47] - The company plans to expand into New York, estimating the market could support thousands of kiosks[41] - Approximately 92% of BTMs worldwide are in North America, presenting significant international expansion opportunities[41] Financial Performance - The company generated $689.0 million in revenue and $88.6 million in gross profit (12.9% gross profit margin) for the year ended December 31, 2023[16] - Bitcoin Depot's Adjusted EBITDA for 2023 was $56.3 million, representing a 14.7% Adjusted Gross Profit Margin[16] - Revenue for 2023 was $689.0 million, with gross profit of $88.6 million and adjusted gross profit of $101.0 million[42] - Circle K represents approximately 27% of total revenues for 2023, with contracts having a weighted average remaining life of 1.5 years[55] - The company's consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, were audited and found to be in conformity with U.S. GAAP[409] Transaction and User Data - Bitcoin Depot completed over 3.3 million user transactions totaling approximately $2.3 billion from inception in July 2016 through December 31, 2023[16] - New users can purchase Bitcoin in under two minutes, while returning users complete transactions in under a minute[34] - Approximately 4% of transaction volumes are banned monthly due to compliance violations[36] - Bitcoin accounted for 99% of the company's total transaction volume for the year ended December 31, 2023, with other cryptocurrencies making up less than 1%[406] Compliance and Risk Management - The compliance team consists of 16 individuals with over 100 years of combined experience in AML, KYC, BSA, and OFAC compliance[36] - The company is subject to various anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws, including the BSA in the U.S. and similar laws in Canada[72] - The company's business is highly dependent on the adoption and market price of Bitcoin, which is subject to substantial volatility and influenced by factors such as technology, regulation, and market demand[406] - The company faces intense competition from traditional financial institutions, fintech companies, brokerage firms, and digital payment companies, both domestically and internationally[408] Kiosk and Technology Infrastructure - The company has approximately 900 BTMs ready for redeployment to new locations as of December 31, 2023[18] - The company's kiosks are primarily manufactured by Genmega, with extended functional life due to lower utilization compared to traditional ATMs[19] - Genmega has supplied over 7,200 kiosks to the company since 2016[57] - The company utilizes four major lessors to finance approximately 6,000 BTMs, with lease commitments to acquire all kiosks for a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term as of December 31, 2023[61] Liquidity and Financial Partners - Cumberland DRW is one of the company's co-primary liquidity providers for Bitcoin purchases, with a relationship spanning over three years[56] - Abra is another co-primary liquidity provider for Bitcoin purchases, with a relationship of almost one year[56] - The average daily USD balance held in fiat wallets on the Gemini exchange was approximately $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[58] Currency and Market Risks - Currency exchange rate fluctuations had an insignificant impact on the company's consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022[403] - The company's transaction gains and losses due to currency fluctuations were insignificant for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022[404] - The company's foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of other comprehensive income and included in stockholders' equity[405] - The company may hedge its foreign currency exposure in the future, although it has not historically done so[403] - The company's market risk disclosures provide forward-looking indicators of potential exposure to cryptocurrency price and interest rate fluctuations, though they are not precise predictors of future losses[402] Operational and Financial Risks - The cost of new kiosks can be significantly impacted by inflation, supply constraints, and labor shortages, potentially leading to higher prices than the company's fair value estimates[407] - The company holds typically less than $1 million in Bitcoin at any given time due to high transaction volumes and does not store Bitcoin in cold wallets[63] - The company has experienced seasonality in the 4th quarter of the calendar year in revenue and related cost of cryptocurrency, attributed to fewer business days due to public holidays[68] Corporate Structure and Employees - As of December 31, 2023, the company had 124 full-time employees, most of whom were in the U.S.[64] - The company's principal executive offices and headquarters are located in leased premises consisting of approximately 5,700 square feet in Atlanta, Georgia[67] Contracts and Partnerships - The company's contracts with its top 10 retail partners had a weighted average remaining life of 1.7 years as of December 31, 2023[21] - Circle K represents approximately 27% of total revenues for 2023, with contracts having a weighted average remaining life of 1.5 years[55]

ATLANTA, April 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced an outside investment firm has committed a multi-million-dollar investment into 250 Bitcoin Depot BTM kiosks as part of the Company's profit share program. The BTMs, operated by Bitcoin Depot, will provide passive income to the investment fund by paying out a percentage of monthly profits from these 250 kiosks. In addition to the 250 BTMs included in ...

ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced that it plans to expand its footprint internationally into Australia and ship 125 kiosks to the country in Q2 2024. The Company eagerly anticipates further expanding its global presence by offering its cash-to-Bitcoin services to individuals across the biggest metropolitan cities in the country, such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. This announceme ...

ATLANTA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot Inc. ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced it is set to surpass its ambitious goal of deploying 8,000 Bitcoin ATMs a few months ahead of schedule, having already secured contracts for over 8,000 locations. The achievement solidifies the Company's previously announced objective of having the largest installed fleet of BTMs in its history. Now, with over 8 ...

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results & Business Update Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements: This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this presentation are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding our expectations of plans, ...

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (NASDAQ:BTM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript March 25, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Alex Kovtun - Gateway Group, Inc. Brandon Mintz - CEO Glen Leibowitz - CFO Scott Buchanan - COO Conference Call Participants Mike Colonnese - H.C. Wainwright & Co. Hal Goetsch - B. Riley Securities Patrick McCann - Noble Capital Markets, Inc. Mike Grondahl - Northland Securities Michael Kupinski - - Noble Capital Markets, Inc. Operator Good morning, and welcome to Bitcoin Depot's Fourth Quarter 2 ...

ATLANTA, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM ("BTM") operator and leading fintech company, today announced the sale of 50 new BTM kiosks to Sopris Capital, a 20-year-old multi-strategy investment firm, as part of the Company's franchise program. Bitcoin Depot will strategically deploy and operate the new kiosks on behalf of Sopris Capital across Canada. Bitcoin Depot launched its franchise program in 2023 to provide addit ...

ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot Inc. ("Bitcoin Depot" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator and leading fintech company, will hold a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, March 25th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. Bitcoin Depot plans to release results before the market open on the same day. Call Date: Monday, March 25, 2024   Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern time ...