SHANGHAI, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) ("Cango" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights

• Total revenues were RMB1.1 billion (US$145.2 million), a significant increase from RMB64.4 million in the same period of 2024. This surge was primarily attributable to our Bitcoin mining business, which generated revenues of RMB1.0 billion (US$144.2 million) in the quarter.

• A total of 1,541 Bitcoins were mined during the quarter. The average cost to mine Bitcoin, excluding depreciation of mining machines, was US$70,602.1 per Bitcoin in the quarter.

• Adjusted EBITDA was RMB27.6 million (US$3.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025.

• The total balance of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments was RMB2.5 billion (US$347.4 million) as of March 31, 2025. 

• The total outstanding balance of financing transactions the Company facilitated was RMB2.6 billion (US$358.4 million) as of March 31, 2025. Our credit risk exposure has decreased, with only RMB762.4 million (US$105.1 million) of outstanding loan balances where the Company bears credit risks that have not been provided with full bad debt allowance or full risk assurance liabilities. M1+ and M3+ overdue ratios for all outstanding financing transactions facilitated by the Company that have not been provided with full bad debt allowance or full risk assurance liabilities were 2.86% and 1.59%, respectively, as of March 31, 2025, compared with 3.24% and 1.78%, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.

Mr. Jiayuan Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Cango, commented, “The first quarter of 2025 marked a new chapter of growth for Cango following our entry into the Bitcoin mining industry in November 2024. Fueled by the strong performance of our mining operations, we generated total revenues of RMB 1.1 billion for the quarter. Throughout the quarter, we focused on enhancing our operational efficiency and mined a total of 1,541 Bitcoins, up substantially from 933.8 Bitcoins last quarter. By the end of April, we produced 2,945 Bitcoins from the inception of our Bitcoin mining business.” 

“Given our strong confidence in the Bitcoin's long-term value appreciation potential, we have adopted a “Mine and Hold” strategy, prioritizing both self-mining and long-term holding. Currently, we operate 32 EH/s of computing power, positioning us among the world’s top-tier Bitcoin miners. We expect to add another 18 EH/s by the end of July 2025. Looking ahead, we will continue to consolidate and optimize our existing computing resources to maximize efficiency while actively exploring high-quality M&A opportunities to further scale our operations and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders,” concluded Mr. Lin. 

Mr. Yongyi Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Cango, stated, “We are pleased to report another solid financial performance this quarter, highlighted by total revenue of RMB1.1 billion and a strong balance sheet. We also continued to reduce our credit risk exposure, further bolstering our financial position and flexibility. Supported by this robust foundation, we are well-positioned to expand the Bitcoin mining business and holistically drive the Company’s growth.”

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results 

REVENUES

Total revenues in the first quarter of 2025 were RMB1.1 billion (US$145.2 million), compared with RMB64.4 million in the same period of 2024. The significant year-over-year increase was primarily driven by the Bitcoin mining business launched in November 2024. 

Revenue from the Bitcoin mining business was RMB1.0 billion (US$144.2 million), with a total of 1,541 Bitcoins mined in the first quarter of 2025.

Revenue from automotive trading-related income  was RMB7.6 million (US$1.0 million), compared with RMB64.4 million in the same period of 2024. 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Total operating costs and expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were RMB1.2 billion (US$166.7 million). These costs were primarily associated with our Bitcoin mining business.

• Cost of revenue in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB955.1 million (US$131.6 million), compared with RMB29.1 million in the same period of 2024. 

• Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were RMB415,981 (US$57,324), compared with RMB3.5 million in the same period of 2024. 

• General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were RMB92.5 million (US$12.8 million), compared with RMB37.9 million in the same period of 2024. 

• Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2025 were RMB324,991 (US$44,785), compared with RMB1.1 million in the same period of 2024. 

• Net gain on contingent risk assurance liabilities in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB5.3 million (US$726,124), compared with RMB15.0 million in the same period of 2024. 

• Net recovery on provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB28.7 million (US$4.0 million), compared with RMB66.3 million in the same period of 2024. 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

Loss from operations in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB155.5 million (US$21.4 million) compared with income from operations of RMB74.2 million in the same period of 2024.

NET INCOME (LOSS) AND NET INCOME (LOSS) PER ADS

Net loss in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB207.4 million (US$28.6 million) compared with net income of RMB90.0 million in the same period of 2024.  Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share (the “ADS”) in the first quarter of 2025 were both RMB2.00 (US$0.28). Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

ADJUSTED EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB27.6 million (US$3.8 million) compared with RMB108.4 million in the same period of 2024.

BALANCE SHEET

? As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB2.5 billion (US$346.7 million) compared with RMB1.3 billion as of December 31, 2024. 

? As of March 31, 2025, the Company had short-term investments of RMB5.2 million (US$715,049) compared with RMB1.2 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Business Outlook

We currently maintain a deployed hashrate of 32 EH, demonstrating our operational resilience. As part of our continued commitment to growth and scaling our capabilities, we are targeting a substantial increase in our hashrate over the coming months. We are on track to grow our deployed hashrate to approximately 50 EH before the end of July. This increase is expected to be driven by the closing of our share-settled acquisition of Bitcoin mining assets, positioning us to strengthen our competitive advantage and increase operational efficiency.

Share Repurchase Program

Pursuant to the share repurchase program announced on April 23, 2024, the Company had repurchased 996,640 ADSs with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$1.7 million as of April 25, 2025, the day on which the program expired.