Bitcoin Acquisition

Summary by AI BETAClose X

Satsuma Technology PLC announced the acquisition of an additional 22.77 Bitcoin for US$1,800,000 (approximately £1,331,853) at an average price of US$79,067 per Bitcoin, funded from existing fiat reserves. This purchase brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 668.48397 BTC, with a total cost of £56.192 million, though the current market value as of April 22, 2026, is £37.3 million. The company maintains sufficient fiat reserves and a debt-free balance sheet, with its strategy focused on disciplined Bitcoin accumulation and transparency.

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Satsuma Technology PLC
24 April 2026
 

24 April 2026

 

Satsuma Technology PLC

("Satsuma", the "Company")

(LSE: SATS)

 

Bitcoin Acquisition

 

Satsuma Technology PLC (LSE: SATS, the Company) announces that it has acquired a further 22.77 BTC as part of its long-term treasury strategy, while maintaining sufficient fiat reserves to support operational outflows for the foreseeable future and preserving a resilient, debt-free balance sheet.

The Company has purchased 22.77 Bitcoin at an average price of US$79,067 per Bitcoin (equivalent to approximately £58,503 per Bitcoin) for a total purchase amount of US$1,800,000 (equivalent to approximately £1,331,853), funded from existing fiat reserves.

Acquisition Details


This Acquisition

Bitcoin purchased

22.77 BTC

Average purchase price (USD)

US$79,067

Average purchase price (GBP)

£58,503

Total purchase amount (USD)

US$1,800,000

Total purchase amount (GBP)

£1,331,853

Trade date

22 April 2026

Settlement date

22 April 2026

Funding source

Existing cash reserves

 

Total Bitcoin Holdings


As at 23 April 2026

Total Bitcoin held

668.48397 BTC

Total cost of Bitcoin held (GBP)

£56.192m

Average cost per Bitcoin (GBP)

£84,059

Market value of Bitcoin held (GBP) (1)

£37.3m

(1) Based on a Bitcoin price of approximately £56,427 as at 22 April 2026.

Share Capital


As at 23 April 2026

Ordinary Shares in issue

11,203,900,200

Outstanding warrants

2,137,049,348

Fully diluted share count

13,340,949,548*

*Unvested share options outstanding: 392,136,507 (not in-the-money and excluded from Fully Diluted Share Count)

Outlook

The Board continues to provide shareholders with regular monthly updates on the Company's Bitcoin holdings, net asset value, key performance indicators, and financial position. The Company's strategy remains focused on disciplined Bitcoin accumulation, cost reduction, and transparency.

 

Ranald McGregor-Smith, Executive Chairman of Satsuma, commented:

"When we announced the cost programme earlier this month, we said the objective was to preserve capital for future Bitcoin accumulation. Today's purchase begins to execute on this promise."

Enquiries:

Satsuma Technology Plc                                                                    IR@satsuma.digital

Data Counsel - Steffan Williams/William Barker                              satsuma@datacounsel.uk

 

About Satsuma Technology PLC

Satsuma Technology PLC (LSE: SATS) is a UK Main Market listed company that holds Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. The Company's Bitcoin holdings are held in custody with Anchorage Digital and Kraken, two regulated institutional custodians, via multi-signature vault structures requiring quorum approval for all transactions. The Company does not leverage, lend, or rehypothecate its Bitcoin treasury. Satsuma's Ordinary Shares are admitted to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category of the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities.

 

 

 

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