Fermi Reports $189M Q1 Loss, Secures 2GW Capacity and $785M Financing
Fermi America reported a Q1 net loss of $189 million, driven by $134 million in share-based compensation and a $25 million debt extinguishment charge, ending the quarter with $243 million in cash. The company secured $785 million in financing, over 2 GW of capacity and advanced permitting for 11 GW of development.
1. Q1 Financial Performance
Fermi reported a Q1 net loss of $189 million, up from a minimal loss last year, driven by $134 million in non-cash share-based compensation and a $25 million debt extinguishment charge. The company ended the quarter with $243 million in cash and restricted cash.
2. Expansion and Financing
During the quarter, Fermi secured $785 million in new equipment financing facilities, including a $500 million facility from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The company also advanced permitting for 11 GW of future development while securing over 2 GW of operational power generation capacity.
3. Project Matador Development
Fermi's flagship Project Matador campus in Carson County, Texas, now spans more than 7,500 acres with permits for 6 GW clean air capacity and filings for an additional 5 GW. Infrastructure milestones include five miles of gas pipeline, transmission interconnections and delivery of six Siemens SGT-800 turbines.
4. Corporate Governance and Next Steps
Leadership changes include expanding the board from five to seven directors and appointing Robert Masson as interim CFO, while engaging an executive search firm for a permanent CEO. Focus going forward is securing binding tenant agreements, managing liquidity and accelerating commercialization of AI power infrastructure.