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Key Highlights of Q4 2023:
- The Company reported a cash balance at
December 31, 2023 of$6.7 million compared to$4.9 million atDecember 31, 2022 . - The Company’s venture portfolio investments were valued at
$44.1 million by the end of the year. - Assets Under Management (“AUM”) grew 476% to approximately
$508 million as ofDecember 31, 2023 , up from$106 million as ofDecember 31, 2022 .Valour Inc. andValour Digital Securities Limited’s (“Valour’s“) current AUM stands atC$880 million . - Total revenues were
$10.4 million for the twelve months endedDecember 31, 2023 (“Fiscal 2023“). A significant improvement from the revenues of$(14.2) million for the twelve months endedDecember 31, 2022 (“Fiscal 2022“).
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- This notable improvement is especially significant considering that the majority of this revenue was generated in Q4, particularly in December, as digital assets prices underlying the Company’s ETPs —and consequently AUM — saw substantial increases from the end of November through December.
- The Company’s management fees increased in Q4 2023 driven by the increase in the Company’s exchange traded product’s (“ETP’s“) net asset values with October, November and
December 2023 management fee revenue being$114,362 $240,956 and$402,737 respectively. - The Company’s commitment to prudent financial management is evident from its lower operating, general, and administrative costs in 2023. Operating, general, and administration costs for Fiscal 2023 was
$10 million , down from$14.7 million in Fiscal 2022. - Total expenses for Fiscal 2023 stood at
$30.5 million , a decrease of 41% YoY (being$51.7 million for Fiscal 2022) and is broken down as follows:
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- Operating and G&A –
$10 million - Share based comp –
$3 million - Amortization –
$2 million - Interest costs on debt –
$4.2 million - Transaction on ETP issuance and digital assets trading fees –
$1 million - Mark to market FX loss –
$10 million
- Operating and G&A –
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DeFi Technologies Inc. andNeuronomics AG entered into a landmark Joint Venture Agreement to develop AI-based digital asset exchange traded products, actively managed certificates, and asset-backed tokens for global distribution. -
DeFi Technologies Inc. announced the launch ofValour Inc.’s Ripple (XRP) ETP, which was listed inFebruary 2024 -
DeFi Technologies’ subsidiaryValour Inc. announced the launch of a physical backed ETP for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Token in collaboration withDFINITY Foundation , which was listed inFebruary 2024 -
DeFi Technologies Inc. announced the strategic acquisition of leading Solana trading systems IP, completed inJanuary 2024
“Despite a prolonged period of challenges in the digital assets sector, DeFi Technologies has navigated these difficulties and achieved significant growth, especially in the fourth quarter of 2023,” stated
ETPs/Valour:
Valour’s ETP business had AUM of
Liquidity:
The Company ended Fiscal 2023 with a cash balance of
Financial Performance:
For Fiscal 2023:
- Revenues were
$10.4 million compared to$(14.2) million reported for Fiscal 2022. - Net loss was
$(20.3) million , an improvement from the net loss of$(65.9) million Fiscal 2022. - The Company continues to emphasise fiscal responsibility and growth, evident from the reduced operating costs and the enhanced ETP products portfolio.
Outlook for 2024:
The Company has experienced significant revenue growth since the end of 2023, continuing rapidly through the first quarter of 2024. Valour’s ETPs have witnessed an 800% increase in AUM from the market lows in late 2022, alongside growth in trading volumes. As of
Furthermore, the continuous improvement in product mix is a crucial driver of monetization levels. The ETP business aims to maximize AUM through increased ETP launches and geographical expansion. The Company plans on launching approximately 15 ETP products in 2024 and an additional 30 in 2025 as the Company continues to take advantage of extremely positive macro fundamentals for the ecosystem in general.
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Restatement of Fiscal 2022 Financial Results
Further to the press release of the Company dated
The Company became aware of an enforcement report issued by the Canadian Public Accountability Board (“CPAB“) on
As a result of the Consultation, the Company reassessed the application of IFRS on the accounting the valuation of the Company’s holdings in 3iQ and
“We are pleased to have completed the audit for Fiscal 2023 and the restatement of the Fiscal 2022 statement of the Company,” said Ryan Ptolemy, Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: MB9) (OTC: DEFTF) is a crypto native technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a dedicated focus on industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Backed by an esteemed team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are committed to revolutionizing the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem. Join DeFi Technologies’ digital community on Linkedin and Twitter, and for more details, visit https://defi.tech/
About Valour
In addition to their novel physical backed digital asset platform, which includes 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Carbon Neutral ETP, 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking, and 1Valour Internet Computer Physical Staking, Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across European exchanges, banks and broker platforms. Valour’s existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (
For more information, to subscribe, or to receive company updates and financial information, visit valour.com.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the financial results of the Company; revenue outlook of the Company; future collaborations and partnerships; development of ETPs; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by DeFi Technologies and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited the acceptance of Valour exchange traded products by exchanges; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Financial Outlook Assumptions
The financial outlook on revenue of the Company is based on a number of assumptions, including assumptions related to inflation, changes in interest rates, volatility of the digital asset market, current and projected market prices of digital assets, in particular the digital assets underlying the Company’s ETPs, continued capital inflows into the Company’s ETPs, the Company’s ability to realize staking and lending income from digital assets held by the Company, the return realized by the Company on staking and lending income, management fees earned by the Company, arbitrage revenue earned by the Company, consumer interest in the Company’s ETPs, foreign exchange rates and other macroeconomic conditions, the regulatory environment with respect to ETPs and digital assets in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in, introduction of future ETPs, “black swan events” in the digital asset industry, competitors that offer competing ETP products and market acceptance of the Company’s ETP offerings. The Company’s financial outlook, including the various underlying assumptions, constitutes forward-looking information and should be read in conjunction with the cautionary statement on forward-looking information above. Many factors may cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including the risks and uncertainties related to: macroeconomic factors affecting the digital asset industry, including inflation, changes in interest rates, investor confidence in digital assets; volatility of the digital assets and fluctuation in market value of digital assets; exchange rate fluctuations; any pandemic such as the COVID-19 pandemic; fraud, misconduct or gross negligence by individuals within the digital asset industry; a negative regulatory environment with respect to digital assets; the Russian invasion of
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