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RICHTECH ROBOTICS INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Jan 14, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Jan 14, 2025

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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In connection with the preparation of this Report, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report (under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”)). Based on that assessment, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our CEO and CFO and effected by our Board, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our Board and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Under the supervision and participation of our management, including our CEO, we evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework set forth inInternal Control - Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As part of our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2024, management has performed adequate testing to conclude that the material weakness identified in the prior fiscal year has been remediated as of September 30, 2024. Management had identified a material weakness in the prior year related to the Company’s IT general controls over third-party information systems and applications. This material weakness was related to:

●Complementary User Entity Controls: Controls were not fully documented responding to all of the Complementary User Entity Controls forwarded through Software as a Service vendor audit reports in the design and implementation of suggested controls.
●Information Produced by the Entity (IPE): There were not always appropriate IT controls related to information produced by the entity (IPE), including spreadsheets, that are relevant to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Management has taken the following actions to remediate this material weakness:

●Robust Controls for SaaS Reports: Established more specific controls to effectively address Complementary User Entity Controls arising from SaaS vendor audits.
●Enhanced IT Governance: Expanded management oversight and controls within our IT systems.
●Improved Access Management: Implemented a role-based access control system for all IT systems, including regular reviews of user access rights and timely removal of access for terminated employees. This ensures that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive financial data.

These remediation actions have been in place for a sufficient period of time, and management has performed adequate testing to conclude that the material weakness has been remediated as of September 30, 2024.

This Report does not include an attestation report of our internal controls from our independent registered public accounting firm due to our status as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act.

Ongoing Monitoring

Management recognizes the importance of ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of our internal control over financial reporting. We have established a process for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of our controls, including periodic self-assessments, internal audits, and ongoing monitoring activities. This process allows us to identify and address any emerging risks or control deficiencies in a timely manner.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, the Company underwent a significant transition as it became a publicly traded company. As a private company, we were not previously subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including the requirements for management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting.

To comply with these new requirements, we have undertaken substantial efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive system of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the 2013 Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission framework. These efforts included:

●Documentation of key controls: We have documented our significant processes and controls, including those related to financial reporting, IT systems, and operational activities.
●Implementation of new controls: We have implemented new controls to address areas where deficiencies were identified, particularly in IT general controls and the use of spreadsheets in financial reporting. This includes enhanced controls over SaaS applications, improved IT governance, and increased data accuracy procedures.
●Testing of controls: We have performed testing of our controls to evaluate their design and operating effectiveness.

While we believe that significant progress has been made in strengthening our internal control over financial reporting, these efforts are ongoing. We continue to evaluate and enhance our control environment to ensure its effectiveness and adaptability as the company grows and evolves.

Inherent Limitations on Internal Controls

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness for future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. No evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

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