Sphere 3D Corp.: Form 6-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2021

Commission File Number: 001-36532

SPHERE 3D CORP.

895 Don Mills Road, Bldg. 2, Suite 900
Toronto, Ontario, M3C1W3, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices) 

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SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits  
   
99.1 News Release dated November 15, 2021

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

SPHERE 3D CORP.

 

 

 

 

Date: November 15,  2021

/s/ Peter Tassiopoulos

 

Name: Peter Tassiopoulos

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer



Sphere 3D Corp.: Exhibit 99.1 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com

Exhibit 99.1

       

Sphere 3D Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

Toronto, Ontario - November 15, 2021 - Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) (the "Company" or "Sphere 3D"), a company delivering containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

"It has been an eventful quarter and fiscal 2021 to date for the Company. We have successfully pivoted to the cryptocurrency mining industry with the purchase of our first 60,000 miners, capable of producing 6 exahash of capacity, with the company receiving confirmation that the first batch of machines will ship next week.  In addition, we have secured an agreement with Gryphon Digital Mining to have Core Scientific host and manage about 230 megawatts of bitcoin mining capacity, which covers over 71,000 bitcoin mining machines." stated Peter Tassiopoulos, CEO of Sphere 3D, adding "This year has also seen us complete financings in the first nine months of this year that have bolstered our balance sheet by providing in excess of $200 million of cash and a significantly increased financial flexibility to grow our business. We also sponsored our first SPAC, Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition (NASDAQ:MEOA) which successfully closed on an upsized $126.5 million IPO during the quarter."

"Lastly, the Company continues to work closely with the management team at Gryphon Digital Mining on its previously announced merger. It has been a very busy six months for both Gryphon and our Company as we have each been focused on growth and transitioning our respective companies. Gryphon has successfully transitioned to full mining operations with over 1,200 Bitmain S19jPro miners now operational and mining bitcoin. The exciting changes that we have undergone have pushed our timelines out to seek the regulatory and shareholder approvals required to close, however, we are actively working towards completion of the merger, and plan to provide further updates as we move towards closing the transaction."

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results:

Our results for third quarter 2021 were as follows:

 Revenue for the third quarter of 2021 was $1.0 million, compared to $0.9 million for the third quarter of 2020.

 Gross margin for third quarter of 2021 was 46.6%, compared to 60.0% for the third quarter of 2020.

 Operating expenses for third quarter of 2021 were $3.0 million, compared to $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2020.

 Depreciation and amortization for third quarter of 2021 was $0.5 million, compared to $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2020. 


 Net loss from operations for third quarter of 2021 was $2.6 million, or a net loss of $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss from operations of $1.2 million, or a net loss of $0.17 per share, for the third quarter of 2020.

 Net loss, before dividends on preferred shares, for the third quarter of 2021 was $2.4 million.

 Dividends on preferred shares for the third quarter of 2021 was $168,000 compared to nil for the third quarter of 2020.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Financial Results:

 Revenue for the first nine months of 2021 was $2.9 million, compared to $2.8 million for the first nine months of 2020.

 Gross margin for the first nine months of 2021 was 45.5%, compared to 51.6% for the first nine months of 2020. 

 Operating expenses for the first nine months of 2021 were $8.7 million, compared to $6.2 million for the first nine months of 2020.

 Depreciation and amortization for the first nine months of 2021 was $0.8 million, compared to $0.7 for the first nine months of 2020.

 Net loss from operations for the first nine months of 2021 was $8.2 million, or a net loss of $0.41 per share, compared to a net loss from operations of $4.2 million, or a net loss of $0.81 per share, in the first nine months of 2020.

  Net loss, before dividends on preferred shares, for the first nine months of 2021 was $7.7 million.

 Dividends on preferred shares for the first nine months of 2021 was $530,000 compared to nil for the first nine months of 2020.

Investor Conference Call:

Sphere 3D will not be hosting a third quarter fiscal year 2021 earnings conference call.

About Sphere 3D:

Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY) delivers containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions via hybrid cloud, cloud and on-premise implementations both directly and through its reseller network and professional services organization. Sphere 3D has a portfolio of brands, including HVE ConneXions, and UCX ConneXions, dedicated to helping customers achieve their IT goals. For more information, visit www.sphere3d.com. Follow us on Twitter @Sphere3D and @HVEconneXions


Safe Harbor Statement:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, our inability to obtain additional debt or equity financing; any increase in our cash needs; the Company's ability to maintain listing with the NASDAQ Capital Market; market adoption and performance of our products; the level of success of our collaborations and business partnerships; possible actions by customers, partners, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities; and other risks detailed from time to time in our periodic reports and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov) and with Canadian securities regulators (www.sedar.com).  Sphere 3D undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:

Kurt Kalbfleisch

+1-858-495-4211

Investor.relations@sphere3d.com


 SPHERE 3D CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

       Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended   
      September 30,     September 30,  
      2021     2020     2021     2020  
      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
 Revenue $ 1,041   $ 890   $ 2,875   $ 2,791  
 Cost of revenue   556     356     1,568     1,352  
 Gross profit   485     534     1,307     1,439  
                           
 Operating expenses:                         
   Sales and marketing   287     336     998     872  
   Research and development   297     264     803     947  
  General and administrative   2,446     1,590     6,868     4,406  
      3,030     2,190     8,669     6,225  
 Loss from operations   (2,545 )   (1,656 )   (7,362 )   (4,786 )
 Other income (expense):                         
   Interest expense - related party   -     (191 )   (496 )   (309 )
   Interest expense   (1 )   (57 )   (20 )   (142 )
   Interest income and other, net   146     715     225     1,002  
 Loss before income taxes   (2,400 )   (1,189 )   (7,653 )   (4,235 )
 Provision for income taxes   -     1     -     4  
 Net loss   (2,400 )   (1,190 )   (7,653 )   (4,239 )
 Dividends on preferred shares   168     -     530     -  
 Net loss available to common shareholders $ (2,568 ) $ (1,190 ) $ (8,183 ) $ (4,239 )
                           
 Net loss per share:                         
   Basic and diluted $ (0.07 ) $ (0.17 ) $ (0.41 ) $ (0.81 )
 Shares used in computing net loss per share:                         
   Basic and diluted   34,327,302     6,949,010     20,004,425     5,240,003  

 SPHERE 3D CORP.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

               
      September 30,     December 31,  
      2021     2020  
       (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)   
 ASSETS             
 Cash and cash equivalents $ 100,521   $ 461  
 Accounts receivable, net   226     264  
 Inventories   501     558  
 Notes receivable   2,140     -  
 Other current assets   1,686     807  
   Total current assets   105,074     2,090  
 Notes receivable   11,386     3,207  
 Investment in special purpose acquisition company   5,420     -  
 Investment   2,100     2,100  
 Intangible assets, net   13,186     2,608  
 Goodwill   1,385     1,385  
 Other assets   85,300     443  
   Total assets $ 223,851   $ 11,833  
               
               
 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY             
 Current liabilities $ 3,239   $ 5,805  
 Long-term debt   -     672  
 Other long-term liabilities   1,140     347  
 Total shareholders' equity   219,472     5,009  
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 223,851   $ 11,833