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- **HPC Growth Acceleration**:** Secured 300 MW AWS lease and $3B+ Fluidstack/Google deal, expanding contracted HPC capacity to 544 MW.
- **Financial Strength:** $1.3B convertible offering strengthens balance sheet, with Q3 adjusted EBITDA of $41M.
- **Strategic Site Acquisitions:** Colchis (1GW) and Black Pearl (300 MW) position Cipher as a leader in remote HPC development.
- **Operational Excellence:** 85%+ long-lead items secured for Barber Lake, on track for Sep 2026 delivery.
- **Market Leadership:** Unique ability to source and develop remote HPC sites, attracting top hyperscalers amid AI compute shortage.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Announced a landmark 300 MW HPC lease with Amazon, commencing in August 2026, with Phase 1 delivery by year-end 2026.
- Secured a second HPC transaction with Fluidstack and Google, valued at $3 billion over 10 years, with potential extension to $7 billion.
- Acquired the Colchis site, a 1-gigawatt HPC development pipeline with American Electric Power, targeting 2028 energization.
- Completed a $1.3 billion convertible offering, 7x oversubscribed, to fund HPC site construction and pipeline expansion.
- Transitioned 56 MW of capacity at Barber Lake for potential HPC or colocation use, with AWS expressing interest.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue reached $72 million, up 65% YoY, driven by Black Pearl's 10.1 exahash/s production.
- GAAP net loss of $3 million, improving from $46 million in Q2, with adjusted EBITDA of $41 million.
- Completed $1.3 billion convertible note issuance at 0% coupon, with capped call reducing dilution.
- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1.4 billion, supporting HPC site development.
- Maintained disciplined capital allocation, prioritizing HPC over mining expansion.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **AWS Lease Execution**: Amazon's hyperscaler lease at Black Pearl reflects confidence in Cipher's ability to deliver high-quality HPC sites. Phase 1 (150 MW) will reuse existing infrastructure, while Phase 2 (150 MW) will require new construction.
- **Supply Chain Management**: 85%+ of long-lead items secured for Barber Lake, with team expertise mitigating supply chain risks.
- **Regulatory Progress**: Colchis site secured AEP interconnection, with Milsing, Mikeska, and McLennan awaiting ERCOT approval.
- **Competitive Advantage**: Unique ability to source remote sites and execute HPC deals with hyperscalers, reducing competition from traditional data center providers.
- **Financial Flexibility**: $1.3 billion convertible proceeds provide liquidity for HPC site construction, with no immediate need for equity raises.
- **Colchis Site Potential**: 1-gigawatt capacity with dual interconnection, targeting hyperscalers and AI workloads, with early tenant discussions underway.


Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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