Canaan Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Canaan Inc. announced the closing of a $170.0 million registered direct offering for its American Depositary Shares (ADS), priced at $12.60 each. The offering includes warrants for investors to purchase up to 4,047,620 ADSs at $16.38 per ADS over three years. Proceeds will be allocated to research and development, expansion of production, working capital, and other corporate purposes. The offering was facilitated by FT Global Capital, Inc. and has been registered with the SEC.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) announced a registered direct placement of approximately $170 million in American Depositary Shares at $12.60 per ADS. Investors will receive warrants to purchase up to 4,047,620 ADSs at $16.38 each, valid for three years. Proceeds will support research and development, production expansion, and general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close by May 3, 2021. This transaction is conducted under a filed effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) has announced a strategic partnership with Genesis Digital Assets, securing a purchase order worth up to US$93.63 million for its A1246 AvalonMiner machines. Canaan will deliver these miners throughout 2021, adding 117MW to Genesis' existing 140MW Bitcoin computing capacity. Genesis Digital Assets is a key player in the Bitcoin mining industry, responsible for over 1.2% of the global Bitcoin hashrate. The partnership aligns with Canaan's global ambitions and reflects increased interest from institutional players in the Bitcoin sector.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) has partnered with Cathay Tri-Tech to introduce its AI facial recognition module, powered by the Kendryte K210 AI chip, to the Japanese market. This collaboration enhances Canaan's global reach, now covering countries including the U.S., Japan, and Germany. The AI module features low power consumption and high recognition accuracy (over 99.6%). Cathay plans to integrate this module into its AIoT product line, thereby expanding its offerings in embedded software and M2M devices. Canaan aims to explore new applications through this partnership.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) announced a contract to supply 11,760 bitcoin mining machines to Mawson Infrastructure Group, adding 1.05 EH to Mawson's mining operations. The A1246 ASIC AvalonMiners will be shipped and installed throughout 2021, showcasing Canaan's strong product quality and technology. Mawson, headquartered in Sydney, operates mining facilities in the U.S. and Australia, focusing on bridging digital assets and traditional markets.

Chairman Mr. Nangeng Zhang expressed optimism about a long-term partnership with Mawson.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) reported its unaudited financial results for Q4 and full-year 2020. The fourth quarter saw total net revenues plummet to RMB38.2 million (US$5.9 million), a staggering 91.8% drop year-over-year. Total computing power sold fell 93.1% to 0.2 million Thash/s. Despite the challenges, gross profit improved to RMB9.1 million from previous losses. The net loss narrowed significantly to RMB72 million from RMB798.2 million year-over-year. For 2021, Canaan expects improved revenues, forecasting at least RMB400 million in Q1, buoyed by a surge in Bitcoin prices.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on April 12, 2021, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 8:00 A.M. ET to discuss the results. Participants must register online to join the call. A replay will be available until April 20, 2021. Canaan, established in 2013, specializes in high-performance computing solutions, including AI chips. The company has made significant advancements in AI technologies and is focused on AI research and development.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) announced significant improvements in revenue visibility for 2021 due to over 100,000 bitcoin mining machine orders from North America, many with prepayments. The company expects these orders to fully utilize its manufacturing capacity for the year. The strategic shift in client base towards publicly traded companies and bitcoin-focused funds has enabled better revenue forecasting, optimizing production and logistics, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Canaan aims for sustainable profitable growth through these measures.

Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Mr. Quanfu Hong, effective February 9, 2021, for personal reasons. Mr. Tong He, the Director of Finance since July 2020, will assume the acting CFO role. Mr. He has a strong background in finance, previously serving in leadership roles at companies like Diankeyun and Lenovo. The Chairman, Mr. Nangeng Zhang, expressed gratitude to Mr. Hong for his contributions and confidence in Mr. He’s ability to ensure a smooth transition. Canaan continues to focus on high-performance computing solutions and AI technologies.