Bakkt Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Bakkt reported a 4% increase in net revenues, reaching $13.0 million, and a 4% decrease in operating expenses to $58.4 million. The company's net loss increased by 4% to $(44.9) million. Bakkt closed the acquisition of Apex Crypto on April 1, 2023, which is expected to significantly impact future performance.
Net revenues increased by 4% year-over-year to $13.0 million, driven by higher transaction revenue from the loyalty redemption business.
Operating expenses decreased by 4% year-over-year to $58.4 million, including $4.3 million in restructuring costs.
Net loss increased by 4% year-over-year to $(44.9) million.
Acquisition of Apex Crypto was completed on April 1, 2023, expected to bolster Bakkt's crypto product offering and market position.
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Forward Guidance
Bakkt anticipates significant gross revenue from Apex Crypto for the full year 2023, with financial results expected to be approximately free cash flow breakeven, excluding deal costs.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2023 gross revenue expected to be ~$1,874 million - $2,384 million from Apex Crypto.
- Financial results for remainder of 2023 expected to be approximately free cash flow breakeven (excluding deal costs).
- Apex Crypto acquisition closed on April 1, 2023.
- Acquisition provides access to new client verticals in high growth sectors with leading fintech partners including Webull, Stash, M1 Finance and Public.
- Strengthens crypto product offering with enhanced features such as deeper liquidity, coin transfers and advanced order capabilities
Challenges Ahead
- Full year 2023 outlook for crypto costs and execution, clearing and brokerage fees of ~$1,868 million – $2,376 million.
- Integration of Apex Crypto in an expeditious manner and expanding into new capabilities and international markets by leveraging Apex Crypto’s existing client base
- Potential disruptions in the crypto market that subject Bakkt to additional risks, including the risk that banks may not provide banking services to Bakkt
- Bakkt's ability to successfully integrate the Apex Crypto business and employees and to achieve the expected benefits from the acquisition
- The exposure to any liability, protracted and costly litigation or reputational damage relating to Bakkt’s data security