Bakkt SPAC Presentation Deck
Investment Plan
($ millions)
Personnel(¹)
Marketing
Technology
D&A
Other (2)
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Commentary
Investment focused on data & analytics capabilities, engineering personnel and sales & marketing to drive growth
Ability to flex variable cost structure
Significant operating leverage
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Projected Operating Expenses
2021E
2022E
$103
106
19
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11
$259
$120
117
26
41
12
$316
No additional investment anticipated to achieve positive cash flow, expected in 2023
Cost structure advantage, leverage ICE relationship and significant infrastructure investments to-date
2023E
$129
102
31
54
15
$331
2024E
$141
65
33
56
18
$314
Note: Projections assume a January 1, 2021 transaction closing date and related funding for execution of growth strategy. There may be decimal differences due to rounding
(1) Personnel expense includes capitalized software development costs and executive compensation (both cash and non-cash), with the exception of an incentive equity grant to the incoming CEO, which is being finalized
(2) Other includes professional fees, technology, occupancy, merchant processing fees, business insurance, risk and compliance services, intercompany charges-ICE, and other operating costs
2025E
$156
60
36
46
21
$320
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