Palladyne AI Corp.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 12, 2025.
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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 12, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-06.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsDefaults Upon Senior SecuritiesMine Safety DisclosuresOther InformationCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-12.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsDefaults Upon Senior SecuritiesMine Safety DisclosuresOther InformationThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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continue to design, develop and commercialize our products;
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As disclosed on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 31, 2024, we conducted a private placement with an accredited investor pursuant to which we issued 2024 Warrants to purchase up to 2,790,700 shares of our Common Stock. On May 9, 2025, the investor cash exercised such 2024 Warrants in full and an exercise price of $2.30 per share or $6,418,610 in the aggregate. In connection with the cash exercise, on May 12, 2025, we issued an aggregate of 2,790,700 shares of Common Stock (“Warrant Shares”). The Warrant Shares were issued without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as transactions not involving a public offering.
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We have incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations since inception and are likely to continue to incur losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations in the near term. We incurred a loss from operations of $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and a loss from operations of $26.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $475.6 million and working capital of $62.0 million. We expect to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future. Forecasting the timing and amounts of expected revenue and our quarterly and annual results is challenging, in particular because the sales cycle, product acceptance, product pricing and customer adoption rates of our products are uncertain. Even if we are able to successfully develop our products and attract customers for commercial sales, we may not become profitable. Our potential profitability is dependent upon the successful development, commercial introduction and adoption on a large scale of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products and our ability to lower costs, none of which may occur. We may not be successful in achieving meaningful revenues from these products. Further, the timing, amount and growth rate of any such revenues are unknown.
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We have incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations since inception and are likely to continue to incur losses from operations and negative cash flows from operations in the near term. We incurred a loss from operations of $23.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and a loss from operations of $26.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $479.3 million and working capital of $56.0 million. We expect to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future. Forecasting the timing and amounts of expected revenue and our quarterly and annual results is challenging, in particular because the sales cycle, product acceptance, product pricing and customer adoption rates of our products are uncertain. Even if we are able to successfully attract customers for commercial sales, we may not become profitable. Our potential profitability is dependent upon the successful commercialization and adoption on a large scale of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products and our ability to lower costs, none of which may occur. We may not be successful in achieving meaningful revenues from these products. Further, the timing, amount and growth rate of any such revenues are unknown.
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We had negative cash flow from operating activities of $22.6 million and $76.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and negative cash flow from operating activities of $12.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. We expect to continue to have negative cash flow from operating activities for the foreseeable future as we expect to incur research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses in our efforts to commercialize our products, increase sales and engage in continuous development work. We may not achieve positive cash flow in the near future or at all. Our business also may at times require significant amounts of working capital to support sales growth or additional product development efforts. An inability to generate positive cash flow for the near term may adversely affect our ability to raise capital for our business on reasonable terms or at all, adversely affect our ability to pursue our business objectives, diminish customer willingness to enter into transactions with us and have other adverse effects, all of which would affect our ability to continue operations. See"We are an early stage company with a history of losses, and expect to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future."
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We had negative cash flow from operating activities of $22.6 million and $76.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and negative cash flow from operating activities of $19.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. We expect to continue to have negative cash flow from operating activities for the foreseeable future as we expect to incur research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses in our efforts to commercialize our products, increase sales and engage in continuous development work. We may not achieve positive cash flow in the near future or at all. Our business also may at times require significant amounts of working capital to support sales growth or additional product development efforts. An inability to generate positive cash flow for the near term may adversely affect our ability to raise capital for our business on reasonable terms or at all, adversely affect our ability to pursue our business objectives, diminish customer willingness to enter into transactions with us and have other adverse effects, all of which would affect our ability to continue operations. See"We are an early stage company with a history of losses, and expect to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future."
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We have no previous history or experience commercializing AI/ML software products and may not be able to do so efficiently or effectively or at all. Historically we were unsuccessful in our efforts to commercialize our hardware products. Moreover, commercialization may be delayed due to the challenges discussed under "Successful commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products may be delayed beyond our current expectations and therefore product availability to customers, customer acquisition and receipt of software licensing revenue could be delayed." The commercialization of our software products is a complex and evolving process that involves the development of new and emerging technologies, continued investment, including in privacy, safety and security efforts and potential collaborations with other companies, developers, partners and other participants. Market acceptance of our software products is uncertain and we may need to change product features to meet customer needs. We regularly evaluate our product roadmaps and make significant changes as our understanding of the technological challenges and market landscape and our product ideas and designs evolve. We also may be unsuccessful in our research and product development efforts.
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We have no previous history or experience commercializing AI/ML software products and may not be able to do so efficiently or effectively or at all. Historically we were unsuccessful in our efforts to commercialize our legacy hardware products. Moreover, commercialization may be delayed due to the challenges discussed under "Successful commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products may be delayed beyond our current expectations and therefore product availability to customers, customer acquisition and receipt of software licensing revenue could be delayed." The commercialization of our software products is a complex and evolving process that involves the development of new and emerging technologies, continued investment, including in privacy, safety and security efforts and potential collaborations with other companies, developers, partners and other participants. Market acceptance of our software products is uncertain and we may need to change product features to meet customer needs. We regularly evaluate our product roadmaps and make significant changes as our understanding of the technological challenges and market landscape and our product ideas and designs evolve. We also may be unsuccessful in our research and product development efforts.
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In addition, macro-economic conditions, such as changes in United States trade policy, including tariffs, inflation and high interest rates and geopolitical events such as the current wars between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and responses thereto, have contributed to price increases and may continue to do so. If we are unable to develop and commercialize our products in a cost efficient manner, our financial results, financial condition and prospects would be materially and adversely affected.
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In addition, macro-economic conditions, such as changes in United States trade policy, including tariffs, inflation and high interest rates and geopolitical events such as the current wars and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and responses thereto, have contributed to price increases and may continue to do so. If we are unable to develop and commercialize our products in a cost efficient manner, our financial results, financial condition and prospects would be materially and adversely affected.
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If we are successful in commercializing our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products, our revenue will be concentrated in licensing those software products for the foreseeable future. We will need to continue to enhance our products, develop new capabilities and establish and grow our customer base to diversify our revenue and customers. To the extent our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products do not meet customer expectations, or cannot be commercialized on their projected timelines and in line with cost targets, our future revenue, operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.
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If we are successful in commercializing our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products, our revenue will be concentrated in licensing those software products for the foreseeable future unless we expand our product or services offerings to other areas. We will need to continue to enhance our products, develop new capabilities and establish and grow our customer base to diversify our revenue and customers. To the extent our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products do not meet customer expectations, or cannot be commercialized on their projected timelines and in line with cost targets, our future revenue, operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.
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Based on interaction with dozens of potential customers during the first half of 2025, we believe that the sales cycle for our products is likely to be between 12 and 18 months, or even longer. However, we have limited actual knowledge of or experience with the sales cycle of our products including the customer testing that will be required for customers to ultimately license our software products. As a result, customer testing may take longer than we anticipate, and we may not be able to provide such testing to the satisfaction of prospective customers, which could result in longer sales cycles and fewer purchases than anticipated. We may not be able to adapt our products to reflect customer feedback successfully or at all. If customers who initially express an interest in our software products and influenced their designs do not license our products, or if they adopt a competitors' technology, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results would be adversely affected.
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Based on interaction with dozens of potential customers, we believe that the sales cycle for Palladyne IQ is likely to be between 12 and 18 months, or even longer, while the sales cycle for Palladyne Pilot is unknown. However, we have limited actual knowledge of or experience with the sales cycle of our products including the customer testing that will be required for customers to ultimately license our software products. As a result, customer testing may take longer than we anticipate, and we may not be able to provide such testing to the satisfaction of prospective customers, which could result in longer sales cycles and fewer purchases than anticipated. We may not be able to adapt our products to reflect customer feedback successfully or at all. If customers who initially express an interest in our software products and influenced their designs do not license our products, or if they adopt a competitors' technology, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results would be adversely affected.
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Our decision to focus our business strategy on the development and commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology was based in part on our estimates of the potential addressable market, pricing, adoption rates and sales cycles for our related products. However, the market demand for our AI/ML software products is unproven, and important assumptions about the characteristics of targeted markets, pricing and sales cycles may be inaccurate. Based on interaction with dozens of potential customers during the first half of 2025, we believe that the sales cycle for our products is likely to be between 12 and 18 months, or even longer.
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The market demand for our AI/ML software products is unproven, and important assumptions about the characteristics of targeted markets, pricing, adoption rates and sales cycles may be inaccurate. Based on interaction with dozens of potential customers, we believe that the sales cycle for Palladyne IQ is likely to be between 12 and 18 months, or even longer, while the sales cycle for Palladyne Pilot is unknown.
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Contracts with government entities are subject to a number of risks. Such relationships can be highly competitive, expensive and time-consuming, often requiring significant upfront time and expense without any assurance that these efforts will generate revenue. Factors that could impede our ability to generate revenue from government contracts include: changing political environments and shifts in government priorities; impacts and changes to government spending; and budgetary or staffing cuts at government entities, including at the Department of Defense ("DoD"). The impact of any of these factors or other factors that affect government spending could result in cancellations of our contracts or in delays or terminations of opportunities that we are currently pursuing and negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. U.S. government spending may be reduced as a result of changes in policy, and other factors affecting the U.S. government such as national security focus areas, budget deficits and the national debt. If we are successful in being awarded a government contract, such award may be subject to appeals, disputes or litigation, including bid protests by unsuccessful bidders. Government demand and payment for our solutions may be impacted by public sector budgetary cycles and funding authorizations, with funding reductions or delays adversely affecting public sector demand for our solutions. Government entities may have statutory, contractual or other legal rights to terminate our contracts for convenience or default. Also, see "We are subject to laws, regulations and contractual provisions as a government contractor or subcontractor, which may pose increased risk of potential liability and expenses related thereto, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition."
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Contracts with government entities are subject to a number of risks. Such relationships can be highly competitive, expensive and time-consuming, often requiring significant upfront time and expense without any assurance that these efforts will generate revenue. Factors that could impede our ability to generate revenue from government contracts include: changing political environments and shifts in government priorities; impacts and changes to government spending; and budgetary or staffing cuts, including those related to government shutdowns resulting from lapses in government appropriations. The impact of any of these factors or other factors that affect government spending could result in cancellations of our contracts or in delays or terminations of opportunities that we are currently pursuing and negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, due to the current government shutdown, we have experienced delays in our interactions with certain government agencies and these have affected our collection efforts and our ability to consummate new government contracts and may prevent us from maintaining or renewing certain government contracts. The duration of the shutdown could have a compounding effect, and the longer it continues, the more significant the potential adverse impact may be on our anticipated revenues for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Further, U.S. government spending may be reduced as a result of changes in policy, and other factors affecting the U.S. government such as national security focus areas, budget deficits and the national debt. If we are successful in being awarded a government contract, such award may be subject to appeals, disputes or litigation, including bid protests by unsuccessful bidders. Government demand and payment for our solutions may be impacted by public sector budgetary cycles and funding authorizations, with funding reductions or delays adversely affecting public sector demand for our solutions. Additionally, during lapses in federal appropriations, agencies may delay new contract awards or modifications, interrupt funding or refuse to obligate additional funds, furlough personnel or reduce administrative and contracting support. Government entities may have statutory, contractual or other legal rights to terminate our contracts for convenience or default. Also, see "We are subject to laws, regulations and contractual provisions as a government contractor or subcontractor, which may pose increased risk of potential liability and expenses related thereto, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition."
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We have released the initial commercial versions of our Palladyne IQ product and our Palladyne Pilot product. See "Successful commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products may be delayed beyond our current expectations and therefore product availability to customers, customer acquisition and receipt of software licensing revenue could be delayed." In addition, we continue to make iterative improvements to our products, as well as work to develop the next versions of our products. If we fail to adequately communicate to customers product improvements, or if customer feedback is not adequately reflected in our product improvements, customers may not be persuaded of the value of our products. If we fail to generate demand by developing products that incorporate features desired by customers, we may fail to generate revenue sufficient to achieve or maintain profitability. We have in the past experienced and may in the future experience delays in various phases of product development, including during research and development, release testing and marketing and customer education efforts. Further, delays in product development would postpone demonstrations and customer testing, which are important opportunities for customer engagement, and cause us to miss expected timelines. Such delays could cause customers to delay or forgo purchases of our products, or to purchase competitors' products. Even if we are able to successfully develop our products when and as anticipated, we may not produce sales in excess of the costs of development, and our products may be quickly rendered obsolete by changing customer preferences or the introduction by competitors of products embodying new technologies or features. If we are unable to successfully manage our product development and communications with customers, customers may choose to not adopt or purchase our products, which would adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
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We expect to continue to advance and evolve our technology and products in response to the evolving demands of our customers in the various industries we expect to serve. Palladyne IQ and Palladyne Pilot are in the early stages of commercialization and we continue to undergo reliability testing, debugging, and other stabilizing improvements. We will incur significant additional product development efforts and expenses, and we may not be successful in commercializing or marketing our products at all or within our currently expected timelines or available resources. In addition, we continue to make iterative improvements to our products, as well as work to develop the next versions of our products. If we fail to adequately communicate to customers product improvements, or if customer feedback is not adequately reflected in our product improvements, customers may not be persuaded of the value of our products. If we fail to generate demand by developing products that incorporate features desired by customers, we may fail to generate revenue sufficient to achieve or maintain profitability. We have in the past experienced and may in the future experience delays in various phases of product development, including during research and development, release testing and marketing and customer education efforts. Further, delays in product development would postpone demonstrations and customer testing, which are important opportunities for customer engagement, and cause us to miss expected timelines. Such delays could cause customers to delay or forgo purchases of our products, or to purchase competitors' products. Even if we are able to successfully commercialize our products when and as anticipated, we may not produce sales in excess of the costs of development, and our products may be quickly rendered obsolete by changing customer preferences or the introduction by competitors of products embodying new technologies or features. If we are unable to successfully manage our product development and communications with customers, customers may choose to not adopt or purchase our products, which would adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
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Our business and prospects are dependent on our ability to develop, maintain and strengthen our brand. If we do not continue to establish, maintain and strengthen our brand, we may lose the opportunity to build a critical mass of customers. We believe that our inability to successfully commercialize our hardware products, and our resulting financial performance, damaged our prior brand. Promoting and positioning our brand will likely depend significantly on our ability to provide high quality software and engage with our customers as intended. To promote our brand, we may be required to change or expand our customer development and branding practices, including increased marketing activities, which could result in substantially increased expenses. If we do not develop and maintain a strong brand, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results will be materially and adversely impacted.
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Our business and prospects are dependent on our ability to develop, maintain and strengthen our brand. If we do not continue to establish, maintain and strengthen our brand, we may lose the opportunity to build a critical mass of customers. We believe that our inability to successfully commercialize our legacy hardware products, and our resulting financial performance, damaged our prior brand. Promoting and positioning our brand will likely depend significantly on our ability to provide high quality software and engage with our customers as intended. To promote our brand, we may be required to change or expand our customer development and branding practices, including increased marketing activities, which could result in substantially increased expenses. If we do not develop and maintain a strong brand, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results will be materially and adversely impacted.
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Our management has broad discretion in making strategic decisions to execute our growth plans and may devote time and company resources to new or expanded product offerings, potential acquisitions or strategic alliances, prospective customers or other initiatives that do not necessarily improve our operating results or contribute to our growth. For example, in November 2023, we pivoted our business to focus on the development and commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products in lieu of hardware products. However, this strategy may not prove to be effective. Our management must make these and other strategic and operational decisions in the context of limited financial and human resources. As a result, we have in the past, as in November 2023, and may in the future forgo opportunities we may have otherwise pursued given sufficient resources, some of which might have had greater likelihood of success. Any failure by management to make strategic decisions that are ultimately accretive to our growth may result in unfavorable returns and uncertainty about our prospects, each of which could cause the price of our Common Stock to decline and have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results and ability to continue operations.
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Our management team has broad discretion in making strategic decisions to execute our growth plans and may devote time and company resources to new or expanded product offerings, potential acquisitions or strategic alliances, prospective customers or other initiatives that do not necessarily improve our operating results or contribute to our growth. For example, in November 2023, we pivoted our business to focus on the development and commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products in lieu of legacy hardware products. However, this strategy may not prove to be effective and may change as our management continues to evaluate strategic transactions and alternatives. Our management must make these and other strategic and operational decisions in the context of limited financial and human resources. As a result, we have in the past, as in November 2023, and may in the future forgo opportunities we may have otherwise pursued given sufficient resources, some of which might have had greater likelihood of success. Any failure by management to make strategic decisions that are ultimately accretive to our growth may result in unfavorable returns and uncertainty about our prospects, each of which could cause the price of our Common Stock to decline and have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results and ability to continue operations.
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If we fail to effectively manage our business, we may not be able to design, develop, market and commercialize our software products successfully.
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If we fail to effectively manage our business, we may not be able to develop, market and commercialize our software products successfully.
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entering into relationships with one or more third-party service providers or partners, including in relation to the development and commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products;
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entering into relationships with one or more third-party service providers or partners, including in relation to the commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products;
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potentially carrying out acquisitions and entering into collaborations, in-licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances or partnerships;
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carrying out acquisitions and entering into collaborations, in-licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances or partnerships;
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We will require significant capital to develop and grow our business, including successfully developing and commercializing our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products, establishing or expanding our design, research and development, sales and maintenance and service capabilities and building our brands. We have incurred and expect to continue incurring significant expenses which will impact our profitability, including research and development expenses, sales and marketing expenses as we build our brand and market our software products and general and administrative expenses. Although the 2023 RIFs and other cost-saving measures have significantly reduced expenses, and recent financing activities have increased our financial resources, it may be difficult to reduce expenses further or maintain current levels while pursuing our business objectives. Some of the factors that may lead to cost increases or difficulty further reducing cost are outside of our control, such as national or global geopolitical and economic conditions, including tariffs, inflation and interest rates. In addition, we may incur significant costs upgrading or fixing flaws in our products. Our ability to continue our operations in the long term and potentially become profitable in the future will not only depend on our ability to commercialize our products to meet customer needs and identify and investigate new areas of demand, but also on our ability to license our products at prices needed to achieve sufficient revenues and margins to cover our cash outlay, including the risks and costs associated with any warranty obligations. If we are unable to efficiently design, develop, market, deploy, distribute and service our software products in a cost-effective manner, our operating results, financial condition and prospects would be materially and adversely affected and we may not achieve profitability.
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We will require significant capital to develop and grow our business, including successfully commercializing our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products, establishing or expanding our design, research and development, sales and maintenance and service capabilities and building our brands. We have incurred and expect to continue incurring significant expenses which will impact our profitability, including research and development expenses, sales and marketing expenses as we build our brand and market our software products and general and administrative expenses. Although the 2023 RIFs and other cost-saving measures have significantly reduced expenses, and recent financing activities have increased our financial resources, it may be difficult to reduce expenses further or maintain current levels while pursuing our business objectives. Some of the factors that may lead to cost increases or difficulty further reducing cost are outside of our control, such as national or global geopolitical and economic conditions, including tariffs, inflation and interest rates. In addition, we may incur significant costs upgrading or fixing flaws in our products. Our ability to continue our operations in the long term and potentially become profitable in the future will not only depend on our ability to commercialize our products to meet customer needs and identify and investigate new areas of demand, but also on our ability to license our products at prices needed to achieve sufficient revenues and margins to cover our cash outlay, including the risks and costs associated with any warranty obligations. If we are unable to efficiently develop, market, deploy, distribute and service our software products in a cost-effective manner, our operating results, financial condition and prospects would be materially and adversely affected and we may not achieve profitability.
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Our future growth depends on penetrating new markets, adapting our AI/ML Foundational Technology and products to new applications and customer requirements and introducing new features and functionality that achieve market acceptance. We expect to incur substantial, and potentially increasing, research, development, sales and marketing costs as part of our efforts to design, develop, enhance and commercialize our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products. Our research and development program may not produce successful results or be sufficient to adapt to new or changing technologies (such as AI), and our products may not achieve market acceptance, create meaningful or any revenue or become profitable.
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Our future growth depends on penetrating new markets, adapting our AI/ML Foundational Technology and products to new applications and customer requirements and introducing new features and functionality that achieve market acceptance. We expect to incur substantial, and potentially increasing, research, development, sales and marketing costs as part of our efforts to develop, enhance and commercialize our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products. Our research and development program may not produce successful results or be sufficient to adapt to new or changing technologies (such as AI), and our products may not achieve market acceptance, create meaningful or any revenue or become profitable.
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Our facilities or operations, or any potential third-party suppliers, partners, or service providers could be adversely affected by events outside of our or their control, such as natural disasters, wars, health epidemics, macro-economic conditions and other calamities and force majeure events. This may also include supply chain disruptions, inflation and high interest rates as a result of changes in U.S. trade policy, including tariffs and geopolitical events such as the current wars between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and responses thereto. The effects of the foregoing are unknown and may have the effect of diminishing customer willingness to enter into transactions with us.
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Our facilities or operations, or any potential third-party suppliers, partners, or service providers could be adversely affected by events outside of our or their control, such as natural disasters, wars, health epidemics, macro-economic conditions and other calamities and force majeure events. This may also include supply chain disruptions, inflation and high interest rates as a result of changes in U.S. trade policy, including tariffs and geopolitical events such as the current wars and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and responses thereto. The effects of the foregoing are unknown and may have the effect of diminishing customer willingness to enter into transactions with us.
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Although we believe we have sufficient capital to fund our business for at least the next 12 months, we may seek additional financing during that time to bolster our cash reserves and ensure our ability to continue to pursue our business objectives. Our current business plans may require us, or we may deem it advisable, to secure additional financing prior to achieving positive operating cash flows, and we do not anticipate achieving positive operating cash flows in the near term. As a result, we intend to continue monitoring our liquidity, financial and business results and outlook and market conditions, and may be opportunistic and raise capital when we consider market conditions are good or a favorable opportunity exists to bolster our cash reserves, reduce our financial risk, help finance research and development costs and pursue business objectives. Any delays in the successful commercialization and sales of our products will negatively impact our ability to generate revenue, our profitability and our overall operating performance and result in the need to raise additional capital sooner than expected. For further information on our financing activities, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources."
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Although we believe we have sufficient capital to fund our business for at least the next 12 months, we may seek additional financing during that time to bolster our cash reserves and ensure our ability to continue to pursue our business objectives. Our current business plans may require us, or we may deem it advisable, to secure additional financing prior to achieving positive operating cash flows, and we do not anticipate achieving positive operating cash flows in the near term. As a result, we intend to continue monitoring our liquidity, financial and business results and outlook and market conditions, and may be opportunistic and raise capital when we consider market conditions are good or a favorable opportunity exists to bolster our cash reserves, reduce our financial risk, help finance research and development costs and pursue business objectives, including the potential acquisition of businesses, services or technologies. Any delays in the successful commercialization and sales of our products will negatively impact our ability to generate revenue, our profitability and our overall operating performance and result in the need to raise additional capital sooner than expected. For further information on our financing activities, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources."
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We expect our period-to-period financial results to vary based on our operating costs and product demand, which we anticipate will fluctuate as the pace at which we continue to design, develop and release products. Additionally, as we commercialize our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products and/or enter into or complete government or development contracts, we expect our revenue from period to period to fluctuate, including as we introduce new products, features or functionality or introduce our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products to new markets for the first time. As a result of these factors, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results, especially in the near term, are not necessarily meaningful and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance. Moreover, our operating results may not meet expectations of equity research analysts, ratings agencies or investors, who may be particularly focused on quarterly financial results. If any of this occurs, the trading price of our securities could fall substantially, either suddenly or over time, and/or experience significant volatility.
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We expect our period-to-period financial results to vary based on our operating costs and product demand, which we anticipate will fluctuate as the pace at which we continue to develop and release products. Additionally, as we commercialize our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products and/or enter into or complete government or development contracts, we expect our revenue from period to period to fluctuate, including as we introduce new products, features or functionality or introduce our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products to new markets for the first time. As a result of these factors, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results, especially in the near term, are not necessarily meaningful and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance. Moreover, our operating results may not meet expectations of equity research analysts, ratings agencies or investors, who may be particularly focused on quarterly financial results. If any of this occurs, the trading price of our securities could fall substantially, either suddenly or over time, and/or experience significant volatility.
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Our success depends, in part, on our ability to retain our key personnel. The unexpected loss of or failure to retain one or more of our senior managers or other key employees could delay product development and require outsourcing to third parties, each of which in turn could adversely affect our business. For example, we are highly dependent on the services of our AI/ML Foundational Technology leadership team, in particular our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Denis Garagic. Dr. Garagic has a significant influence on our AI/ML Foundational Technology development efforts and our business plan. Benjamin G. Wolff rejoined our executive team as President and Chief Executive Officer in February 2024 following the pivot in our business to focus on the development of our AI/ML Foundational Technology. If key members of our senior management were to discontinue service due to death, disability or any other reason, we may be significantly disadvantaged and their departure or the departure of other key contributors to our software and technology development efforts could result in delays in product development, or potentially an inability to successfully complete development of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products at all, which would materially and adversely harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, we may have difficulty finding, or be unable to find, qualified successors to any such persons should they depart the Company. If we are unable to successfully continue development and commercialization of our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products in a timely manner, whether due to the departure of any such persons or otherwise, we may not have sufficient time or resources to pursue alternative plans or opportunities and may need to cease operations. We do not maintain key-person insurance for any of our senior management. For these reasons, we may incur significant costs to retain our senior management team and key personnel.
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Our success depends, in part, on our ability to retain our key personnel. The unexpected loss of or failure to retain one or more of our senior managers or other key employees could delay product development and require outsourcing to third parties, each of which in turn could adversely affect our business. For example, we are highly dependent on the services of our AI/ML Foundational Technology leadership team, in particular our Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Denis Garagic. Dr. Garagic has a significant influence on our AI/ML Foundational Technology development efforts and our business plan. Benjamin G. Wolff rejoined our executive team as President and Chief Executive Officer in February 2024 following the pivot in our business to focus on the development of our AI/ML Foundational Technology. If key members of our senior management were to discontinue service due to death, disability or any other reason, we may be significantly disadvantaged and their departure or the departure of other key contributors to our software and technology development efforts could result in delays in product development or commercialization, or potentially an inability to successfully commercialize our AI/ML Foundational Technology and related products at all, which would materially and adversely harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, we may have difficulty finding, or be unable to find, qualified successors to any such persons should they depart the Company. If we are unable to successfully continue development and commercialization of our AI/ML
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Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act"), as modified by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards generated in taxable periods beginning after December 31, 2017, may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such net operating loss carryforwards in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, is limited to 80% of taxable income. Additional or different limitations may apply under state law. Suspensions or other restrictions on the use of net operating losses or tax credits, possibly with retroactive effect, may result in our existing net operating losses or tax credits expiring or otherwise being unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities.
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Under current law, U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards generated in taxable periods beginning after December 31, 2017, may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such net operating loss carryforwards is limited to 80% of taxable income. Additional or different limitations may apply under state law. Suspensions or other restrictions on the use of net operating losses or tax credits, possibly with retroactive effect, may result in our existing net operating losses or tax credits expiring or otherwise being unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities.
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We have been and may in the future be subject to risks associated with strategic relationships or transactions and may not identify or form desired strategic relationships in the future.
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We have been and may in the future be subject to risks associated with strategic relationships, acquisitions or transactions and may not identify or form desired strategic relationships in the future.
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When appropriate opportunities arise, we have in the past, and may in the future acquire additional assets, products, technologies or businesses that we believe are complementary to our existing business. The sellers of these assets, products and technologies or businesses may retain certain rights to the technology that they sell to us, which in some circumstances could allow the sellers to compete with us. In addition to possible stockholder approval, we may need approvals and licenses from relevant government authorities for acquisitions and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, which could result in delays and costs, and may disrupt our business strategy if we fail to do so. Furthermore, acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets and businesses into our own require significant attention from our management and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the financial results we expect. Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. For example, we have previously experienced an impairment of all of the goodwill associated with an acquisition we completed in 2022. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
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When appropriate opportunities arise, we have in the past, and may in the future acquire additional assets, products, technologies or businesses. The sellers of these assets, products and technologies or businesses may retain certain rights to the technology that they sell to us, which in some circumstances could allow the sellers to compete with us. In addition to possible stockholder approval, we may need approvals and licenses from relevant government authorities for acquisitions and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, which could result in delays and costs, and may disrupt our business strategy if we fail to do so. Furthermore, acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets and businesses into our own require significant attention from our management and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the financial results we expect, and we will become subject to risks associated with any acquired business. Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business, all of which could adversely affect our financial position. For example, we have previously experienced an impairment of all of the goodwill associated with an acquisition we completed in 2022. In connection with acquisitions, we may enter into post-closing financial arrangements such as purchase price adjustments, earn-out obligations, and indemnification obligations, which may have unpredictable financial results. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant and we could experience difficulty in integrating personnel, operations, and financial and other controls and systems and retaining key employees and customers.
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We are subject to the tax laws, regulations, and policies of several taxing jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws, as well as other factors, could cause us to experience fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rates or otherwise adversely affect our tax positions and/or our tax liabilities. For example, on July 4, 2025, the United States enacted tax legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBB Act”). We are currently evaluating the full impact of the OBBB Act on us. In addition, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced a global minimum tax initiative, which is in various stages of adoption. On June 28, 2025, the G7 released a joint statement announcing an understanding regarding a proposed "side-by-side" solution that would exempt U.S.-parented multinational businesses from certain provisions of the global tax initiative; however, no agreement regarding implementation of the proposal has yet been reached. Any new tax laws or changes to existing tax laws could adversely affect our effective tax rate, operating results, tax credits or incentives or tax payments, or require our potential customers to pay additional taxes, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.
Current wording
We are subject to the tax laws, regulations, and policies of several taxing jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws, as well as other factors, could cause us to experience fluctuations in our tax obligations and effective tax rates or otherwise adversely affect our tax positions and/or our tax liabilities. For example, on July 4, 2025, the United States enacted tax legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBB Act”). In addition, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced a global minimum tax initiative, which is in various stages of adoption. On June 28, 2025, the G7 released a joint statement announcing an understanding regarding a proposed "side-by-side" solution that would exempt U.S.-parented multinational businesses from certain provisions of the global tax initiative; however, no agreement regarding implementation of the proposal has yet been reached. Any new tax laws or changes to existing tax laws could adversely affect our effective tax rate, operating results, tax credits or incentives or tax payments, or require our potential customers to pay additional taxes, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.
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As a government contractor or subcontractor, we are subject to the DoD's cybersecurity requirements, including compliance with the recently updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ("CMMC") program requirements, under which we received Level 2 certification on April 10, 2025. Depending on certain factors, including the awarding DoD agency and type of contract, we may be required to obtain and affirm specific third-party cybersecurity certifications to be deemed eligible for award. Failure to comply with these requirements could restrict our ability to compete for, be awarded and/or perform on DoD contracts. The DoD expects that all new contracts will be required to comply with the CMMC program by 2026, and initial requests for information and for proposal have already begun. To the extent we, or our subcontractors or other third parties on whom we rely, are unable to achieve certification in advance of contract awards that specify the requirement, we may be deemed ineligible for awards or follow-on awards for existing work with the DoD, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects. We will also be required to go through a recertification process periodically, which may increase our costs of compliance relating to such certification, may increase risk exposure based on frequency of recertification affirmations and may cause operational delays. In addition, obligations that may be imposed on us under the CMMC program may be different from or in addition to those otherwise required by applicable laws and regulations, which may cause additional expense for compliance.
Current wording
As a government contractor or subcontractor, we are subject to the Department of War's ("DoW") cybersecurity requirements, including compliance with the recently updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ("CMMC") program requirements, under which we received Level 2 certification on April 10, 2025. Depending on certain factors, including the awarding DoW agency and type of contract, we may be required to obtain and affirm specific third-party cybersecurity certifications to be deemed eligible for award. Failure to comply with these requirements could restrict our ability to compete for, be awarded and/or perform on DoW contracts. To the extent we, or our subcontractors or other third parties on whom we rely, are unable to achieve certification in advance of contract awards that specify the requirement, we may be deemed ineligible for awards or follow-on awards for existing work with the DoW, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, business and prospects. We will also be required to go through a recertification process periodically, which may increase our costs of compliance relating to such certification, may increase risk exposure based on frequency of recertification affirmations and may cause operational delays. In addition, obligations that may be imposed on us under the CMMC program may be different from or in addition to those otherwise required by applicable laws and regulations, which may cause additional expense for compliance.
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continue to develop and commercialize our products;
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Foundational Technology and related products in a timely manner, whether due to the departure of any such persons or otherwise, we may not have sufficient time or resources to pursue alternative plans or opportunities and may need to cease operations. We do not maintain key-person insurance for any of our senior management. For these reasons, we may incur significant costs to retain our senior management team and key personnel.
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We expect to continue to advance and evolve our technology and products in response to the evolving demands of our customers in the various industries we expect to serve. Palladyne IQ and Palladyne Pilot are in the early stages of commercialization and we continue to undergo reliability testing, debugging, and other stabilizing improvements. We will incur significant additional product development efforts and expenses, and we may not be successful in commercializing or marketing our products at all or within our currently expected timelines or available resources.