Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc.

Previous wording

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the following information about these risks, together with the other information contained in this Annual Report, including the matters addressed in the sections entitled “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, before making an investment decision. Our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected as a result of any of the following risks. The value of our securities could decline as a result of any of these risks. You could lose all or part of your investment in our securities. Some of the statements in “RISK FACTORS” are forward-looking statements. The following risk factors are not the only risk factors facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations and it is not possible to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on us or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.

Current wording

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the following information about these risks, together with the other information contained in this Annual Report, including the risks and uncertainties addressed in the sections entitled “CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, before making an investment decision. Our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected as a result of any of the following risks. The value of our securities could decline as a result of any of these risks. You could lose all or part of your investment in our securities. Some of the statements in “RISK FACTORS” are forward-looking statements. The following risk factors are not the only risk factors facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations and it is not possible to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on us or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.

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We have a history of losses from operations, we expect potential negative cash flows from our operations to continue for the foreseeable future, and we expect that our net losses will continue for the foreseeable future as we seek to increase the efficiency of our operations, find new colocation customers, and grow the size of our self-mining operations. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements as of December 31, 2024, have been prepared on the basis that we will be able to continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. At December 31, 2024, our accumulated deficit was $228.8 million, our cash and cash equivalents were $6.1 million, we had negative working capital of $35.9 million, and we had an aggregate of $20.9 million of debt. In addition, the Celsius deposit of $15.3 million is the subject of an ongoing legal dispute and litigation.

Current wording

We have a history of losses from operations, we expect potential negative cash flows from our operations to continue for the foreseeable future, and we expect that our net losses will continue for the foreseeable future as we seek to increase the efficiency of our operations, find new colocation customers, and grow the size of our self-mining operations. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements as of December 31, 2025, have been prepared on the basis that we will be able to continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. At December 31, 2025, our accumulated deficit was $252.5 million, our cash and cash equivalents were $13.3 million, we had negative working capital of $31.3 million, and we had an aggregate of $25.2 million of debt.

Previous wording

Advancing our future plans will require substantial additional investment. Based on our current operating plan estimates, we do not have sufficient cash to satisfy our working capital needs and other liquidity requirements over the next 12 months from the date of this report. We will need to raise substantial additional capital in the near term to continue to fund our operations, meet our debt obligations and execute our current business strategy. The amount and timing of our capital needs have and will continue to depend on many factors, as discussed further below as well as under Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Current wording

Advancing our future plans will require substantial additional investment. Based on our current operating plan estimates, we do not have sufficient cash to satisfy our working capital needs and other liquidity requirements over the next 12 months from the date of this Annual Report. We will need to raise substantial additional capital in the near term to continue to fund our operations, meet our debt obligations and execute our current business strategy. The amount and timing of our capital needs have and will continue to depend on many factors, as discussed further below as well as under Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

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We have several notes in default which can subject collateral to seizure and otherwise impact our ability to use the collateral in our operations as well as affect our ability to raise capital. Additional capital may not be available to us, or even if it is, the cost of such capital may be high or even uncommercial. We may be forced to obtain additional capital when our stock price or trading volume or both are low, or when the general market for digital assets companies is weak. Raising capital under any of these or similar scenarios, if we can raise any at all, may lead to significant dilution to our existing stockholders. We may be forced to sell assets to raise capital, and we may not be able to realize the full value of those assets at the time of sale.

Current wording

We have several notes in default which can subject collateral to seizure and otherwise impact our ability to use the collateral in our operations as well as affect our ability to raise capital. Additional capital may not be available to us, or even if it is, the cost of such capital may be high or even uncommercial. We may be forced to obtain additional capital when our stock price or trading volume or both are low, or when the general market for digital assets, AI or HPC companies is weak. Raising capital under any of these or similar scenarios, if we can raise any at all, may lead to significant dilution to our existing stockholders. We may be forced to sell assets to raise capital, and we may not be able to realize the full value of those assets at the time of sale.

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Our management may devote significant time and we may incur substantial costs in pursuing, evaluating and negotiating potential strategic options or capital-raising transactions and those efforts may not prove successful on a timely basis, or at all. If we cannot raise adequate additional capital when needed, we may be forced to reorganize or merge with another entity, sell or monetize assets, file for bankruptcy, or cease operations. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements, and our stockholders may lose all or part of their investment in our Common Stock.

Current wording

If we cannot raise adequate additional capital when needed, we may be forced to reorganize or merge with another entity, sell or monetize assets, file for bankruptcy, or cease operations. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets, and might realize significantly less than the values at which they are carried on our financial statements, and our stockholders may lose all or part of their investment in our Common Stock.

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The responsibility of the direction and operation of our business relies heavily on a small number of key people, including our CEO and CFO. If any of our key employees cease their involvement in our business or, in the unfortunate situation one or more of them are seriously injured or dies, this loss would have a significant and likely adverse impact on us.

Current wording

The responsibility of the direction and operation of our business relies heavily on a small number of key people, including our Interim Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. If any of our key employees cease their involvement in our business or, in the unfortunate situation one or more of them are seriously injured or dies, this loss would have a significant and likely adverse impact on us.

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The global supply chains are increasingly risky and complex. Our business relies on digital assets-specific hardware such as the Miners, and containers in which to operate the Miners, and also more general plant and equipment such transformers, breakers, power boards exhaust fans, deflectors, monitoring equipment and many other parts. If we are unable to procure such hardware, or replacement parts (at commercial prices, or at all), or they are delayed, our operations may be adversely affected which would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. If the manufacturers of such hardware are unable to obtain materials or components themselves, they may experience manufacturing delays or have to cease manufacturing altogether. Supply chain disruptions may also occur from time to time due to a range of factors beyond our control, including, but not limited to, increased costs of labor, freight costs and raw material prices along with a shortage of qualified workers.

Current wording

Our business relies on digital assets-specific hardware such as the Miners, and containers in which to operate the Miners, and also more general plant and equipment such as transformers, breakers, power boards exhaust fans, deflectors, monitoring equipment and many other parts. If we are unable to procure such hardware, or replacement parts (at commercial prices, or at all), or they are delayed, our operations may be adversely affected which would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. If the manufacturers of such hardware are unable to obtain materials or components themselves, they may experience manufacturing delays or have to cease manufacturing altogether. Supply chain disruptions may also occur from time to time due to a range of factors beyond our control, including, but not limited to, increased costs of labor, freight costs and raw material prices along with a shortage of qualified workers.

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Trade policies such as export/import restrictions, quotas or tariffs may reduce the ability of our suppliers to supply us with Miners or create a shortage or lack of components necessary for their manufacture or repair. Recently, the U.S. government has threatened significantly increased tariffs on foreign imports into the U.S. from certain countries, including China, Canada and Mexico. Miners that we source from China and other mining hardware that we source from outside the U.S. may be subject to these tariffs. If these tariffs are imposed, or if retaliatory trade measures are taken by foreign countries in response to additional tariffs, it could have the impact of increasing the aggregate purchase cost of those commodities or reducing the supply of available commodities, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Current wording

Trade policies such as export/import restrictions, quotas or tariffs may reduce the ability of our suppliers to supply us with Miners or create a shortage or lack of components necessary for their manufacture or repair. Beginning in 2025, the U.S. government announced significantly increased tariffs on foreign imports into the U.S. from certain countries, including China, Canada and Mexico, and in some cases threatened to impose additional tariffs. In response, several countries have imposed, or threatened to impose, reciprocal tariffs on imports from the U.S. and other retaliatory measures. Miners that we source from China and other mining hardware that we source from outside the U.S. may be subject to these tariffs. If these tariffs are imposed, or if retaliatory trade measures are taken by foreign countries in response to additional tariffs, it could have the impact of increasing the aggregate purchase cost of those commodities or reducing the supply of available commodities, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

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Additionally, the government of the People’s Republic of China in particular exerts a high level of influence and control over its economy and businesses (private and state owned). There have been various examples of government policies, decisions, laws and intervention into particular industries. Changes in any of these policies, laws and regulations, or the interpretations thereof, as they relate to the mining hardware suppliers, could have a negative impact on our business.

Current wording

Additionally, the government of China in particular exerts a high level of influence and control over its economy and businesses (private and state owned). There have been various examples of government policies, decisions, laws and intervention into particular industries. Changes in any of these policies, laws and regulations, or the interpretations thereof, as they relate to the mining hardware suppliers, could have a negative impact on our business.

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Miners and related mining equipment used to mine digital assets are sophisticated machines and may be operated over two years or longer. They are thus prone to breakdown and may not function at any given time. Any downtime of a significant number of our Miners and mining equipment will have a direct impact on us as they would not be performing their role. This could occur due to an accident on site, or during transportation of a large number of Miners. In addition, the failure of any critical single piece of equipment may represent a single point of failure which could have widespread impacts. An example of this could be a fire within a substation resulting in a total power outage for a mining facility for a period until the substation was rebuilt, or a blown fuse which may affect any part of our facility. Such widespread mechanical issues or critical failures for any material duration would therefore decrease our revenue.

Current wording

Miners and related mining equipment used to mine digital assets are sophisticated machines and may be operated over two years or longer. They are thus prone to breakdown and may not function at any given time. Any downtime of a significant number of our Miners and mining equipment will have a direct impact on us as they would not be performing their role. This could occur due to an accident on site, or during transportation of a large number of Miners.

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A number of factors drive the adoption of ever more efficient Miners in the Bitcoin mining industry, including energy prices, the fact the Bitcoin algorithm was designed so that as more computing power is added to the network, the difficulty to mine for each block increases, and halving events. Over time older mining equipment becomes less and less profitable, and like most computing hardware, eventually becomes obsolete. Mawson’s fleet has not been materially renewed for a number of years, which means that a number of factors could render its self-mining fleet obsolete, including a significant increase in difficulty, halving events, or simply wear and tear on the machines rendering some or all of them uncommercial, or inoperable.

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A number of factors drive the adoption of ever more efficient Miners in the Bitcoin mining industry, including energy prices, the fact that the Bitcoin algorithm was designed so that as more computing power is added to the network, the difficulty to mine for each block increases, and halving events. Over time older mining equipment becomes less and less profitable, and like most computing hardware, eventually becomes obsolete. Mawson’s fleet has not been materially renewed for a number of years, which means that a number of factors could render its self-mining fleet obsolete, including a significant increase in difficulty, halving events, or simply wear and tear on the machines rendering some or all of them uncommercial, or inoperable.

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Mawson, like almost all businesses around the world, is subject to continuous malicious attempts to penetrate its systems. We take measures to protect our operations and our digital and physical assets from unauthorized access, damage or theft; however, it is possible that the security system may not prevent improper access to, or damage or theft of our assets. A security breach could harm our reputation or result in the loss of some or all of our assets, or an inability to operate. A resulting perception that our measures do not adequately protect our assets could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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Mawson, like almost all businesses around the world, is subject to malicious attempts to penetrate its systems. We take measures to protect our operations and our digital and physical assets from unauthorized access, damage or theft; however, it is possible that the security system may not prevent improper access to, or damage or theft of our assets. A security breach could harm our reputation or result in the loss of some or all of our assets, or an inability to operate. A resulting perception that our measures do not adequately protect our assets could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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We promptly and frequently liquidate digital assets that we mine and keep a minimum number of digital assets in our possession so as to minimize our risks against theft, loss, destruction or other issues relating to hackers and technological attack. We have methods of monitoring and ensuring that our Miners are directing hashrate to the correct pools and that any Bitcoin produced is sent to the intended recipient. Nevertheless, this security system may still be penetrated and may not be free from defect or immune to acts of God, and any loss due to a security breach, software defect or act of God will be borne by us.

Current wording

We routinely liquidate digital assets so as to minimize our risks against theft, loss, destruction or other issues relating to hackers and technological attack of digital assets in our possession. We have methods of monitoring and ensuring that our Miners are directing hashrate to the correct pools and that any Bitcoin produced is sent to the intended recipient. Nevertheless, this security system may still be penetrated and may not be free from defect or immune to acts of God, and any loss due to a security breach, software defect or act of God will be borne by us.

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The security system and operational infrastructure may be breached due to the actions of outside parties, error or malfeasance of an employee, or otherwise, and, as a result, an unauthorized party may obtain access to our private keys, data or Bitcoins. Additionally, outside parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees of ours to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our infrastructure. As the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently, or may be designed to remain dormant until a predetermined event and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures. If an actual or perceived breach of our security system occurs, the market perception of the effectiveness of its security system could be harmed, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In the event of a security breach, we may also be forced to cease operations, or suffer a reduction in assets, the occurrence of each of which could adversely affect us.

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The security system and operational infrastructure may be breached due to the actions of outside parties, error or malfeasance of an employee, or otherwise, and, as a result, an unauthorized party may obtain access to our private keys, data or Bitcoins. Additionally, outside parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees of ours to disclose sensitive information in order to gain access to our infrastructure. As the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently, or may be designed to remain dormant until a predetermined event and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventative measures. If an actual or perceived breach of our security system occurs, the market perception of the effectiveness of our security system could be harmed, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. In the event of a security breach, we may also be forced to cease operations, or suffer a reduction in assets, the occurrence of each of which could adversely affect us.

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We promptly and frequently liquidate digital assets. This may mean that we sell digital assets at a time when the prices on the respective digital asset exchange market are low, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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We routinely liquidate digital assets. This may mean that we sell digital assets at a time when the prices on the respective digital asset exchange market may be low, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

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Digital assets such as Bitcoin pricing has proven to be volatile, characterized by periods of extreme upturns and downturns that have lasted over lengthy time periods multiple times in digital assets’ history. A falling Bitcoin price directly affects our ability to generate revenue, which can affect our ability to meet our financial obligations. Further, volatility in energy prices has often resulted in the major input cost to generate Bitcoin increasing.

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The pricing of digital assets, such as Bitcoin, has proven to be volatile, characterized by periods of extreme upturns and downturns that have lasted over lengthy time periods multiple times in digital assets’ history. A falling Bitcoin price directly affects our ability to generate revenue, which can affect our ability to meet our financial obligations. Further, volatility in energy prices has often resulted in the major input cost to generate Bitcoin increasing.

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The price of Bitcoin can fluctuate due to investment and trading sentiment amongst users, speculators, and investors for a range of reasons, including changes in interest rate settings, or negative or positive publicity (for example due to legal proceedings or losses to Bitcoin investors due to fraud or cyber-attacks a digital assets exchange or online wallet). Large holders of Bitcoin may be able to effect large price swings, especially if they were to liquidate their holdings, which would likely cause the price of Bitcoin to fall. A fall in the price of Bitcoin will have a negative impact on our revenues. The prices that we receive for our Bitcoin depend on numerous market factors beyond our control. Due to the highly volatile nature of the price of Bitcoin, our historical operating results have fluctuated, and continue to fluctuate, significantly from period to period. Mawson does not use derivatives to hedge Bitcoin prices.

Current wording

The price of Bitcoin can fluctuate due to investment and trading sentiment amongst users, speculators, and investors for a range of reasons, including changes in interest rate settings, or negative or positive publicity (for example due to legal proceedings or losses to Bitcoin investors due to fraud or cyber-attacks on a digital asset exchange or online wallet). Large holders of Bitcoin may be able to effect large price swings, especially if they were to liquidate their holdings, which would likely cause the price of Bitcoin to fall. A fall in the price of Bitcoin will have a negative impact on our revenues. The prices that we receive for our Bitcoin depend on numerous market factors beyond our control. Due to the highly volatile nature of the price of Bitcoin, our historical operating results have fluctuated, and continue to fluctuate, significantly from period to period. Mawson does not use derivatives to hedge Bitcoin prices.

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We are also exposed to the effect a falling price can have on our counterparties, including the exchanges we use and our colocation customers. In particular, in July 2022, Celsius Networks, LLC and Celsius Mining LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A subsidiary of Mawson remains an unsecured creditor of Celsius Mining LLC, with two unpaid pre-petition invoices totaling in excess of $1.8 million.

Current wording

We are also exposed to the effect a falling price can have on our counterparties, including the exchanges we use and our colocation customers. In particular, in July 2022, Celsius Networks, LLC and Celsius Mining LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A subsidiary of Mawson, Luna Squares LLC, remains an unsecured creditor of Celsius Mining LLC (“Celsius”), with unpaid invoices totaling in excess of $6.9 million.

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Essentially, network difficulty refers to the degree of effort required to solve the mathematical problems that validate transactions on the Bitcoin network. For digital assets that use a Proof-of-Work (PoW) validation system such as Bitcoin, creating new digital assets involves “miners” using their computers to solve complex mathematical puzzles. In the case of Bitcoin, miners’ computers, also called nodes, collect and bundle individual transactions into blocks every ten minutes, which is the fixed “block time” of Bitcoin. The computers then compete to solve a complex cryptographic puzzle to be the first to validate the new block for the blockchain. As a digital assets like Bitcoin becomes more popular, the number of computers participating in this peer-to-peer validation network increases. With more participants and more computing power, the so-called “hashpower” of the entire network increases accordingly.

Current wording

Essentially, network difficulty refers to the degree of effort required to solve the mathematical problems that validate transactions on the Bitcoin network. For digital assets that use a Proof-of-Work (PoW) validation system such as Bitcoin, creating new digital assets involves Miners using their computers to solve complex mathematical puzzles. In the case of Bitcoin, Miners’ computers, also called nodes, collect and bundle individual transactions into blocks every ten minutes, which is the fixed “block time” of Bitcoin. The computers then compete to solve a complex cryptographic puzzle to be the first to validate the new block for the blockchain. As digital assets like Bitcoin become more popular, the number of computers participating in this peer-to-peer validation network increases. With more participants and more computing power, the so-called “hashpower” of the entire network increases accordingly.

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Network difficulty adjustments: The Bitcoin network adjusts difficulty every 2016 blocks or approximately every two weeks. The adjustment is based on the total network hash rate, which is the measure of computing power being used to mine on the network. If the hashing power on the network increases, the difficulty level also increases to maintain a consistent rate of new blocks being added to the blockchain. Conversely, if the hashing power decreases, the difficulty level decreases as well. This means that the profitability of mining can be impacted by changes in the number of miners on the network.

Current wording

Network difficulty adjustments: The Bitcoin network adjusts difficulty every 2,016 blocks or approximately every two weeks. The adjustment is based on the total network hash rate, which is the measure of computing power being used to mine on the network. If the hashing power on the network increases, the difficulty level also increases to maintain a consistent rate of new blocks being added to the blockchain. Conversely, if the hashing power decreases, the difficulty level decreases as well. This means that the profitability of mining can be impacted by changes in the number of Miners on the network.

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Block time: As mentioned earlier, the target block time for Bitcoin is 10 minutes. If blocks are being generated too quickly, the difficulty level will increase to slow down the rate of block creation. Conversely, if blocks are being generated too slowly, the difficulty level will decrease to speed up the rate of block creation.

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Block time: The target block time for Bitcoin is 10 minutes. If blocks are being generated too quickly, the difficulty level will increase to slow down the rate of block creation. Conversely, if blocks are being generated too slowly, the difficulty level will decrease to speed up the rate of block creation.

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Digital assets have been subject to ongoing scrutiny by regulators and government. It is possible that regulation in the digital asset industry will increase. We cannot be certain of future regulatory developments or interpretations, and it is difficult to list or describe all the risks that Mawson may be subject to in this space. In addition, regulatory actions, as well as any other political developments in the regions with active digital assets trading or mining, may increase our domestic competition as some of those digital assets miners or new entrants in this market may move their digital assets mining operations or establishing new operations in the United States. Furthermore, government scrutiny related to restrictions on digital assets mining facilities and their energy consumption has increased over the past few years as digital assets mining has become more widespread. The consumption of electricity by mining operators may also have a negative environmental impact, including contribution to climate change, which could set the public opinion against allowing the use of electricity for Bitcoin mining activities or create a negative consumer sentiment and perception of Bitcoin. State and federal regulators are increasingly focused on the energy and environmental impact of Bitcoin mining activities. Additionally, if the regulatory and economic environment in Pennsylvania and Ohio were to become less favorable to Bitcoin mining and hosting companies, including by way of increased taxes, means our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

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Digital assets have been subject to ongoing scrutiny by regulators and government. It is possible that regulation in the digital asset industry will increase. We cannot be certain of future regulatory developments or interpretations, and it is difficult to list or describe all the risks that Mawson may be subject to in this space. In addition, regulatory actions, as well as any other political developments in the regions with active digital assets trading or mining, may increase our domestic competition as some of those digital assets Miners or new entrants in this market may move their digital assets mining operations or establish new operations in the United States. Furthermore, government scrutiny related to restrictions on digital assets mining facilities and their energy consumption has increased over the past few years as digital assets mining has become more widespread. The consumption of electricity by mining operators may also have a negative environmental impact, including contribution to climate change, which could set the public opinion against allowing the use of electricity for Bitcoin mining activities or create a negative consumer sentiment and perception of Bitcoin. State and federal regulators are increasingly focused on the energy and environmental impact of Bitcoin mining activities. Additionally, if the regulatory and economic environment in Pennsylvania and Ohio were to become less favorable to Bitcoin mining and hosting companies, including by way of increased taxes, means our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

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Regulatory changes or interpretations could cause us (or any of our related entities) to register and comply with new regulations, resulting in potentially extraordinary, recurring or non-recurring expenses to continuing our digital assets business, or entering into new business ventures.

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Regulatory changes or interpretations could require us (or any of our related entities) to register and comply with new regulations, resulting in potentially extraordinary, recurring or non-recurring expenses to continue our digital assets business or enter into new business ventures.

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We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Section 404 requires that our management maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting that provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It also requires that our management annually evaluate whether our internal control over financial reporting is effective at providing reasonable assurance and to disclose its assessment to investors. Our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). As a result of this assessment, management identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as described in Item 9A. “Controls and Procedures”. As a result of the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, the Company’s management has concluded that, as December 31, 2024, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the criteria in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by COSO.

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We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Section 404 requires that our management maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting that provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It also requires that our management annually evaluate whether our internal control over financial reporting is effective at providing reasonable assurance and to disclose its assessment to investors. Our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). During 2025, management devoted significant effort and resources to remediating the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting that were identified as of December 31, 2024. Based on management’s evaluation and testing performed during the year ended December 31, 2025, management determined that the controls implemented as part of the remediation plan were appropriately designed and had begun to operate effectively. Management continues to monitor the operating effectiveness of these controls to ensure their sustainability over time.

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There can be no assurance that the IRS or other foreign tax authorities will not alter their position or introduce new laws, regulations or guidance with respect to digital assets. Any such alteration of existing IRS and other foreign tax authority positions or additional guidance regarding digital asset products and transactions could result in adverse tax consequences for our business and could have an adverse effect on the value of digital asset and the broader digital assets markets. In addition, the IRS and other foreign tax authorities may disagree with tax positions that we have taken, which could result in increased tax liabilities. Future technological and operational developments that may arise with respect to digital currencies may increase the uncertainty with respect to the treatment of digital currencies for U.S. federal income and foreign tax purposes.

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There can be no assurance that the IRS or other foreign tax authorities will not alter their position or introduce new laws, regulations or guidance with respect to digital assets. Any such alteration of existing IRS and other foreign tax authority positions or additional guidance regarding digital asset products and transactions could result in adverse tax consequences for our business and could have an adverse effect on the value of digital assets and the broader digital assets markets. In addition, the IRS and other foreign tax authorities may disagree with tax positions that we have taken, which could result in increased tax liabilities. Future technological and operational developments that may arise with respect to digital currencies may increase the uncertainty with respect to the treatment of digital currencies for U.S. federal income and foreign tax purposes.

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Another example of an adverse ruling would be if we were classified as a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”) for any taxable year. Based on the current and anticipated composition of our income, assets and operations, and our business generally, we do not expect to be treated as a PFIC for the current taxable year or in the foreseeable future. The application of the PFIC rules to digital assets and transactions related thereto is subject to uncertainty. There can be no assurance that Mawson will not be classified as a PFIC for the current taxable year or for any future taxable year. If Mawson is considered a PFIC then there may be negative tax consequences for U.S. holders of our ordinary shares, as well as being subject to annual information reporting requirements. U.S. holders may wish to consult their tax advisors about the potential application of the PFIC rules to an investment in our ordinary shares.

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Another example of an adverse ruling would be if we were classified as a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”) for any taxable year. Based on the current and anticipated composition of our income, assets and operations, and our business generally, we do not expect to be treated as a PFIC for the current taxable year or in the foreseeable future. The application of the PFIC rules to digital assets and transactions related thereto is subject to uncertainty. There can be no assurance that Mawson will not be classified as a PFIC for the current taxable year or for any future taxable year. If Mawson is considered a PFIC then there may be negative tax consequences for U.S. holders of our Common Stock, as well as being subject to annual information reporting requirements. U.S. holders may wish to consult their tax advisors about the potential application of the PFIC rules to an investment in our Common Stock.

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Changing environmental regulation and public energy policy may expose our business to new risks. Our Bitcoin colocation services and mining operations require a substantial amount of power and can only be successful, and ultimately profitable, if the costs we incur, including for electricity, are lower than the revenue we generate from our operations. As a result, our operations can only be successful if we can obtain sufficient electrical power for that mine on a cost-effective basis. For instance, our plans and strategic initiatives for our Pennsylvania and Ohio facilities are based, in part, on our understanding of current environmental and energy regulations, policies, and initiatives enacted by federal and state regulators. If new regulations are imposed, or if existing regulations are modified, the assumptions we made underlying our plans and strategic initiatives may be inaccurate, and we may incur additional costs to adapt our planned business, if we are able to adapt at all, to such regulations.

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Changing environmental regulation and public energy policy may expose our business to new risks. Our Bitcoin colocation services and mining operations require a substantial amount of power and can only be successful, and ultimately profitable, if the costs we incur, including for electricity, are lower than the revenue we generate from our operations. As a result, our operations can only be successful if we can obtain sufficient electrical power for that facility on a cost-effective basis. For instance, our plans and strategic initiatives for our Pennsylvania and Ohio facilities are based, in part, on our understanding of current environmental and energy regulations, policies, and initiatives enacted by federal and state regulators. If new regulations are imposed, or if existing regulations are modified, the assumptions we made underlying our plans and strategic initiatives may be inaccurate, and we may incur additional costs to adapt our planned business, if we are able to adapt at all, to such regulations.

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We may be subject to material litigation (including with our lenders and counter-parties counterparties), investigations, or enforcement actions by regulators and governmental authorities that are expensive to support, and if resolved adversely, could harm our business, revenue, and financial results.

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We have been subject to material litigation (including with our lenders and counterparties) that are expensive to support, and if resolved adversely, could harm our business, revenue, and financial results.

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We have been the subject to certain claims, legal proceedings (see Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” for more information about ongoing litigation) and may be subject in the future to claims, legal proceedings, government investigations or enforcement actions, including in the ordinary course of business. Agreements entered into by Mawson sometimes include indemnification provisions which can subject Mawson to costs and damages in the event of a claim against an indemnified third party. Regardless of the merit of particular claims, defending against litigation or responding to government investigations can be expensive, time-consuming, disruptive to operations and distracting to management. If Mawson is unable to successfully defend itself against such claims, then it may become liable to make substantial payments to satisfy judgments, fines or penalties, or alter, delay, limit or cease some or all its business practices. Mawson may also suffer damage to our brand and reputation as a result of such adverse judgment.

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We have been subject to certain claims and legal proceedings (see Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” for more information about ongoing litigation) and may be subject in the future to claims, legal proceedings, government investigations or enforcement actions, including in the ordinary course of business. Agreements entered into by Mawson sometimes include indemnification provisions which can subject Mawson to costs and damages in the event of a claim against an indemnified third party. Regardless of the merit of particular claims, defending against litigation or responding to government investigations can be expensive, time-consuming, disruptive to operations and distracting to management. If Mawson is unable to successfully defend itself against such claims, then it may become liable to make substantial payments to satisfy judgments, fines or penalties, or alter, delay, limit or cease some or all of its business practices. Mawson may also suffer damage to its brand and reputation as a result of such adverse judgment.

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If we fail to comply with the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), we may be delisted and the price of our Common Stock, our ability to access the capital markets and our financial condition could be negatively impacted.

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If we fail to comply with the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market, we may be delisted and the price of our Common Stock, our ability to access the capital markets and our financial condition could be negatively impacted.

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Although our Common Stock is currently listed on Nasdaq, we may not be able to continue to meet Nasdaq’s minimum listing requirements, including, among others, maintaining a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and a minimum Market Value of Listed Securities of $35.0 million pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b). We have recently been notified by Nasdaq that we are out of compliance with the minimum closing bid price and minimum Market Value of Listed Securities requirements as further described in Note 15 – Subsequent Events to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15. “Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules” in this Annual Report. If we are unable to regain compliance and maintain listing on Nasdaq and Nasdaq delists our securities from trading on its exchange, we and our stockholders could face significant negative consequences including: reducing the liquidity and market price of our Common Stock; reducing the number of investors willing to hold or acquire our Common Stock, which could negatively impact our ability to raise equity financing; decreasing the amount of news and analyst coverage of the Company; and limiting our ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.

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For additional information regarding the Rights Agreement, refer to Refer to Note 14 - Subsequent Events to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15. “Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules” in this Annual Report.

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The trading price of our Common Stock has been highly volatile and could continue to be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. Our Common Stock has experienced fluctuations due to market dynamics and the Bitcoin downturn. The stock market in general, and the market for technology companies in particular, has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. Our Common Stock may be traded by short sellers, which may put pressure on the supply and demand for our Common Stock, further influencing volatility in its market price. Public perception of our company or management and other factors outside of our control may additionally impact Mawson’s stock price.

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The trading price of our Common Stock has been highly volatile and could continue to be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control. Our Common Stock has experienced fluctuations due to market dynamics and the Bitcoin downturn. The stock market in general, and the market for technology companies in particular, has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. Our Common Stock may be traded by short sellers, which may put pressure on the supply and demand for our Common Stock, further influencing volatility in our market price. Public perception of our company or management and other factors outside of our control may additionally impact Mawson’s stock price.

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We expect our period-to-period financial results to vary based on a variety of factors, which we anticipate will fluctuate due to external factors such as the Bitcoin price and energy costs, may not be consistent or linear between periods. As a result of these factors, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our financial results may not be useful, and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance. Moreover, our financial results may not meet the expectations of equity research analysts, ratings agencies or investors, who may be focused only on short-term quarterly financial results. If any of this occurs, the trading price of our stock could fall substantially, either suddenly or over time.

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We expect our period-to-period financial results to vary based on a variety of factors, which we anticipate will fluctuate due to external factors such as the Bitcoin price and energy costs, which may not be consistent or linear between periods. As a result of these factors, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our financial results may not be useful, and that these comparisons cannot be relied upon as indicators of future performance. Moreover, our financial results may not meet the expectations of equity research analysts, ratings agencies or investors, who may be focused only on short-term quarterly financial results. If any of this occurs, the trading price of our stock could fall substantially, either suddenly or over time.

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We may provide from time-to-time guidance regarding our expected financial and business performance. Correctly identifying key factors affecting business conditions and predicting future events is inherently an uncertain process, and our guidance may not ultimately be accurate and has in the past been inaccurate in certain respects, such as the timing of new exahash. Our guidance is based on certain assumptions, and may vary from actual results, if our assumptions are not met or are impacted as a result of various risks and uncertainties, the market value of our Common Stock could decline significantly.

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We may provide from time-to-time guidance regarding our expected financial and business performance. Correctly identifying key factors affecting business conditions and predicting future events is inherently an uncertain process, and our guidance may not ultimately be accurate and has in the past been inaccurate in certain respects, such as the timing of new exahash. Exahash is a unit of measurement used to describe extremely large amounts of computational power – specifically in Bitcoin mining and other proof-of-work blockchain networks. An exahash (EH) equals one quintillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000) cryptographic has calculations per second. Our guidance is based on certain assumptions, and may vary from actual results, if our assumptions are not met or are impacted as a result of various risks and uncertainties, the market value of our Common Stock could decline significantly.