Canaan Inc. Acquires Cipher Mining's Interest in Multiple Operational Mining Projects Totaling ~4.4 EH/s in West Texas

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Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) acquired Cipher Mining's 49% equity interest in Alborz, Bear and Chief Mountain LLC (the ABC Projects), securing a 49% stake in ~120 MW of West Texas power capacity supporting ~4.4 EH/s of operating hashrate. The deal includes 6,840 Avalon A15Pro rigs and was funded via issuance of 806,439,900 Class A shares (53,762,660 ADS) to Cipher, valued at approximately US$39.75 million. The sites report ~25.7 J/TH fleet efficiency and sub-3 cents/kWh power rates; Cipher becomes a significant shareholder under a six-month lock-up. The transaction aligns with Canaan's U.S. energy strategy and ERCOT operations focus.

Positive

• Acquired 49% stake in ABC Projects supporting ~4.4 EH/s
• Access to 120 MW of operational West Texas power
• Low-cost power at sub-3 cents/kWh across sites

Negative

• Issued 806,439,900 Class A shares, causing material dilution
• Transaction valued at ~US$39.75 million paid via equity

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Acquires 49% equity interest in Alborz LLC, Bear LLC, and Chief Mountain LLC 
Adds Cipher Mining as significant shareholder through non-cash transaction
Includes acquisition of 6,840 Avalon® A15Pro mining rigs

SINGAPORE, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), an innovator in crypto mining, today announced that it has acquired Cipher Mining Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CIFR) ("Cipher") 49% equity interest in the joint venture comprising Alborz LLC, Bear LLC, and Chief Mountain LLC (collectively, the "ABC Projects"). Following the acquisition, the Company now owns a 49% stake in the ABC Projects, while WindHQ LLC ("WindHQ") maintains its 51% stake in the ABC Projects. The sites currently operate a total of 120 MW of power capacity and support ~4.4 EH/s of total operating hashrate. Fleet efficiency currently stands at ~25.7 J/TH with the potential for hardware and infrastructure upgrades. As part of the transaction, the Company also purchased an additional 6,840 Canaan Avalon A15Pro-AVG-221T mining rigs from Cipher. The mining rigs were originally purchased from Canaan in July 2025 and energized at Cipher's Black Pearl site, which is being converted into an AI-HPC data center.  

The total consideration for the transaction is approximately US$39.75 million. To preserve the Company's financial flexibility, the transaction was funded through the issuance of 806,439,900 Canaan Inc. Class A ordinary shares to Cipher, equivalent to 53,762,660 American Depositary Shares ("ADS"), priced at US$0.7394 per ADS and subject to a lock-up period of six months.

Strategic Highlights:

• Large-Scale, Low-Cost & Fully Operational Power Assets: The acquisition provides Canaan with a 49% stake in the joint venture and direct access to a total of 120 MW of fully operational power assets in West Texas with highly competitive average rates of sub-3 cents/kWh, leveraging the most competitive long-term power rates on the Texas grid for Bear and Chief, and off-grid wind power integration at Alboz.
• Operational Synergy: By partnering with WindHQ, an existing customer of Canaan with significant experience in wind energy, power infrastructure and data center businesses, the Company integrates directly into a sophisticated, localized operational power framework. This alliance bolsters Canaan's proven expertise within the Electrical Reliability Council of Texas ("ERCOT") market, ensuring efficient and reliable execution.
• Grid Stabilization & Flexibility: The ABC Projects are proficient in demand response and energy arbitrage within the ERCOT grid, aligning with Canaan's initiative to stabilize power grids amid rising data center demand.

"This acquisition represents a disciplined expansion of our North American digital asset footprint and a decisive step in executing Canaan's broader energy strategy. By increasing our exposure to high-quality, low-cost operational power assets in Texas, we are aligning our proprietary technology with critical infrastructure to drive long-term efficiency and scale," said Nangeng Zhang, chairman and chief executive officer of Canaan. "We are also honored to welcome Cipher as a significant shareholder. This deepened relationship not only reflects our shared commitment to robust corporate governance but also allows us to support Cipher's impressive evolution into a key player in the AI and HPC sectors."

"We are proud of the role we played in developing the ABC Projects and bringing them to their current operational stage. Given that history, it was important for us to transition the assets to an industry leader capable of advancing the long-term vision we established for these sites. We believe Canaan's vertical integration, technology leadership, and expanding energy platform make them the right steward for the next phase of growth," said Tyler Page, CEO of Cipher. "We were willing to take a meaningful equity position because we see significant opportunity ahead for Canaan. Having worked alongside the Canaan team for years, we have strong conviction in their ability to execute, scale the platform, and drive sustained growth and improved valuation over time."

Zhang continued, "ABC Projects feature industry-leading power pricing and offer a strong foundation for growth. In this pivotal year, we believe that Canaan is well positioned to capitalize on our strengths in technology and our expanding energy initiatives."

The Company's recently announced energy strategy marks a transition from an opportunistic, asset-light power approach to a systematic upstream development model centered on direct U.S. power applications, with the goal of building a robust project pipeline capable of securing substantial load by the end of 2026, potentially at gigawatt scale. This strategy integrates bitcoin mining with AI-HPC colocation to enhance return on invested capital, deliver flexible, dispatchable grid load, and deepen long-term relationships with power partners. Throughout 2026, the Company will prioritize disciplined execution by advancing a portfolio of high-quality, financeable infrastructure projects, emphasizing partnership-driven expansion and project-level financing structures, positioning the platform for scalable and capital-efficient growth.

About Canaan Inc.

Established in 2013, Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), is a technology company focusing on ASIC high-performance computing chip design, chip research and development, computing equipment production, and software services. Canaan has extensive experience in chip design and streamlined production in the ASIC field. In 2013, Canaan's founding team shipped to its customers the world's first batch of mining machines incorporating ASIC technology under the brand name Avalon and, today, the Company's machines have the second largest share of the global bitcoin mining market. In 2019, Canaan completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Market. To learn more about Canaan, please visit https://www.canaan.io/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Canaan Inc.'s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Canaan Inc. may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20-F and 6-K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Canaan Inc.'s beliefs and expectations, such as expectations with regard to revenue or mining hash rate deployment, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, the ability of the Company to execute against its goals, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the bitcoin industry and the price of bitcoin; the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products, especially its bitcoin mining machines; the Company's expectations regarding maintaining and strengthening its relationships with production partners and customers; the Company's investment plans and strategies, fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; competition in its industry; changing macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, including evolving international trade policies and the implementation of increased tariffs, import restrictions, and retaliatory trade actions; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company and cryptocurrency. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Canaan Inc. does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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FAQ

What did Canaan (CAN) acquire from Cipher Mining on February 23, 2026?

Canaan acquired Cipher's 49% equity interest in Alborz, Bear and Chief Mountain projects. According to the company, the deal also includes 6,840 Avalon A15Pro mining rigs and rights to assets supporting ~4.4 EH/s and 120 MW of power capacity.

How did Canaan (CAN) fund the acquisition of Cipher's interest in the ABC Projects?

Canaan funded the transaction primarily by issuing shares to Cipher rather than cash. According to the company, it issued 806,439,900 Class A ordinary shares (53,762,660 ADS) valued at roughly US$39.75 million, subject to a six-month lock-up.

What power capacity and costs are associated with the ABC Projects acquired by Canaan (CAN)?

The ABC Projects operate 120 MW of power capacity with highly competitive rates. According to the company, sites feature sub-3 cents/kWh pricing and include long-term Texas grid rates plus off-grid wind integration at Alborz.

What mining hardware did Canaan (CAN) receive in the transaction with Cipher Mining?

Canaan acquired 6,840 Avalon A15Pro-AVG-221T mining rigs as part of the deal. According to the company, these rigs were originally purchased in July 2025 and energized at Cipher's Black Pearl site, now being converted to AI-HPC.

How might the acquisition affect Canaan's strategy in the U.S. and ERCOT market?

The deal advances Canaan's upstream U.S. energy strategy and ERCOT presence. According to the company, it supports building a financeable project pipeline, integrating bitcoin mining with AI-HPC colocation and grid-flexible load capabilities in 2026.