New ERA Energy & Digital, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 15, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 15, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-13.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe 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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We are a vertically-integrated developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets accelerating speed-to-power for advanced AI hyperscalers. In the second half of 2025, we executed a strategic pivot from our legacy natural gas operations to focus exclusively on developing data center campuses where power, land, and connectivity can be assembled and delivered on accelerated timelines. Our mission is to deliver speed-to-power by converging behind-the-meter power flexibility with data center development capabilities. Our primary strategy is to aggregate and entitle “Powered Land” and to develop “Powered Shells” and build-to-suit assets in power-advantaged markets, beginning with the Permian Basin, which benefits from energy abundance, regulatory clarity, and fiber connectivity.
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We are initially focused on our flagship project, TCDC, a 438-acre campus in Ector County, Texas, designed to support over 1 GW of potential compute capacity through phased development, with projected power delivery beginning as early as the end of 2027. We believe our proximity to major natural gas pipelines, fiber networks and CO2 pipelines will provide us with the ability to serve our customers lower transmission costs and best-in-class uptime for purposes of reliably generating AI compute to capitalize on the AI revolution. We intend to execute through partnering across engineering, construction, procurement, power generation and sustainability with a world-class developer partner to provide our hyperscaler tenants with certainty of execution and speed-to-power.
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Term Loan Agreement with Macquarie Equipment Capital Inc.
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On April 8, 2026, TCDC, entered into a Term Loan Agreement with Macquarie Equipment Capital Inc. (“Macquarie”) for a senior secured term loan facility of up to $290,000,000 (the “Term Loan Agreement”). The facility consists of a committed $20,000,000 Term Loan A-1, a $30,000,000 Term Loan A-2, a $40,000,000 Term Loan A-3, and a $200,000,000 Delayed Draw Term Loan (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement). Borrowings under the Term Loan A-2, Term Loan A-3, and the Delayed Draw Term Loan are available solely at Macquarie’s discretion and are subject to certain conditions precedent. TCDC’s obligations under the Term Loan Agreement are secured by a first priority perfected security interest in all of the Collateral (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), prior to all other liens on the Collateral except for certain permitted liens.
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The loans mature on April 8, 2029, and bear interest at a rate equal to Term SOFR plus an applicable margin of 5.50% for Term Loans A-1 and A-2, and 7.75% for Term Loan A-3 and the Delayed Draw Term Loan. The borrowings are subject to a multiple on invested capital (“MOIC”) premium, which is fully earned upon execution of the agreement and payable upon repayment, prepayment, or acceleration. Depending on the staging of the loans and the timing of the repayment, the required MOIC ranges from 1.10 to 1.35. Funding of the Term Loan A-1 was conditioned upon, among other things, the Company closing an underwritten offering of at least $50 million. The Term Loan Agreement also includes certain post-closing covenants requiring the Company to establish an at-the-market program with an aggregate offering price of at least $100 million within 60 days of the closing date and close one or more sales of equity securities resulting in gross proceeds of at least $30 million within 60 days of the closing date. Furthermore, if a data center lease is not executed within six months of the closing date, or if aggregate loan drawings are less than $50 million, the lender may elect to require full prepayment or monthly repayment installments.
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SharonAI Purchase Agreement
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On January 16, 2026, we acquired the remaining 50% member interest in TCDC, from SharonAI, pursuant to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “SharonAI Purchase Agreement”), dated as of January 16, 2026, by and between the Company and SharonAI, for an aggregate purchase price of $70 million, of which (a) $10 million is payable in cash, (b) $10 million is payable in equity securities to be issued in connection with the Company’s next equity financing transaction, and (c) $50 million is payable in the form of a senior secured convertible promissory note (the “Convertible Note”). The entirety of the acquisition consideration is subject to a 19.99% ownership cap. On March 31, 2026, the Company paid SharonAI $9.85 million in cash and issued to SharonAI 2,091,351 shares of common stock (at a price per share of $4.78) in satisfaction of the Company’s obligation to pay $10 million in equity securities under the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement. On April 24, 2026, the Company paid $50 million principal plus accrued interest in cash in satisfaction of its obligations under the Convertible Note.
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Investor Waiver
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On February 1, 2026, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Consent and Waiver (the “Amended Waiver”) with ATW AI Infrastructure II LLC (the “Investor”) pursuant to which the Investor agreed to partially waive the anti-dilution provisions of the First Tranche Warrant and Second Tranche Warrant (the “Investor Warrants”) such that the exercise prices of the First Tranche Warrant and Second Tranche Warrant were each adjusted down solely to $2.00. As a result of the anti-dilution adjustments in the Investor Warrants, as modified by the Amended Waiver, the number of shares of common stock of the Company issuable pursuant to the First Tranche Warrant total 5.5 million shares and the number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the Second Tranche Warrant total 10.7 million shares.
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The Investor also waived certain provisions of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 6, 2024, between the Company and the Investor (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), relating to restrictions on Variable Rate Transactions (as defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement), additional issuances of equity securities, redemption or payment of cash dividends, and stock splits. The parties agreed to certain administrative updates to the Securities Purchase Agreement including cashless exercise after 75 days from the effective date of the Amended Waiver (solely to the extent a resale registration statement is not effective), registration rights obligations, the provision of a transfer agent instruction letter, and a forced exercise provision granting the Company the right to force exercise of the Investor Warrants assuming certain conditions are met.
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Option for Land Acquisition
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On February 12, 2026, TCDC entered into a non-binding letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc. to acquire approximately 54 acres of vacant land located in Odessa, Ector County, Texas for an estimated total purchase price of $3,510,000. As part of the purchase price, TCDC deposited $100,000 as non-refundable earnest money following execution of the LOI. The exclusivity period runs for a period of 90 days following execution of the LOI. If the parties do not execute a mutually acceptable purchase and sale agreement within 30 days of the execution of the LOI, the LOI shall be terminated.
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Management Changes and Commitments
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On March 16, 2026, New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. appointed Ted Warner to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Under his employment agreement, Mr. Warner will receive an annual base salary of $500,000 and has an annual target bonus opportunity of up to 40% of his base salary based on the achievement of specific performance goals. He may also be eligible for a one-time discretionary bonus of $200,000 upon the successful completion of certain operational and financial milestones. The agreement outlines severance terms detailing that if Mr. Warner is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason prior to a Change in Control, he will receive 100% of his annual base salary, prorated and unpaid prior-year bonuses, and a lump sum payment to cover 12 months of benefit premiums. If such a termination occurs on or after a Change in Control, his severance compensation increases to 150% of his annual base salary, along with the prorated and unpaid prior-year bonuses, and a lump sum payment to cover 18 months of benefit premiums.
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On April 28, 2026, the Company appointed Andrew Casazza to serve as the Company’s Chief Corporate Officer. Under his employment agreement, Mr. Casazza will receive an annual base salary of $415,000 and has an annual target bonus opportunity of up to 40% of his base salary based on the achievement of specific performance goals. He may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s employee benefit programs and receive grants of equity or equity-based awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan, as approved by the Compensation Committee. The agreement outlines severance terms detailing that if Mr. Casazza is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason prior to a Change in Control, he will receive 100% of his annual base salary, prorated and unpaid prior-year bonuses, and a lump sum payment to cover 12 months of benefit premiums. If such a termination occurs on or after a Change in Control, his severance compensation increases to 150% of his annual base salary, along with the prorated and unpaid prior-year bonuses, and a lump sum payment to cover 18 months of benefit premiums.
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In connection with his hiring, Mr. Warner was granted an award of 1,221,346 PSUs. These PSUs are eligible to vest over a five-year performance period that began on January 1, 2026, based on specific performance and time-based service conditions. The Company also granted Mr. Warner 610,673 RSUs. These RSUs are scheduled to vest monthly over a four-year period beginning March 16, 2026, subject to his continued employment. Both the PSU and RSU awards were issued strictly as inducement grants and were not issued pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan.
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Material Definitive Agreements and Commitments
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On March 25, 2026, TCDC entered into amendments to two Special Warranty Deeds with Odessa Industrial Development Corporation (d/b/a Grow Odessa). These amendments were executed to eliminate certain rights of Grow Odessa to repurchase property from TCDC. In connection with the execution of the amendments, TCDC agreed to pay Grow Odessa an aggregate amount of $4,347,500. This total consideration is payable through a promissory note in the principal amount of $3,347,500 and a cash payment of $1,000,000.
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U.S. Power Demand and Supply Dynamics
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The rapid expansion of AI, HPC, and cloud infrastructure, coupled with rising demand from data centers, broad-based electrification, and other emerging electrical needs, has driven record levels of power consumption while domestic electricity providers face significant supply constraints stemming from insufficient new generation capacity and aging infrastructure. We believe we are well positioned to help fill this need by providing consistent baseload generation, in part behind-the-meter to our customers. Powered land is becoming increasingly difficult for hyperscalers to access, and we believe our projects provide “speed-to-power” in a manner differentiated from our peers. However, there can be no assurance that U.S. power demand will continue to grow at current rates, or that advances in technology and efficiency applicable to new or existing power sources will not materially diminish the current trajectory of rising electricity demand.
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Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Infrastructure Demand
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Our partnerships with hyperscalers will depend, in part, on our ability to identify and secure sites capable of supporting the co-location of power assets and data centers. A decline or slowdown in the deployment of AI infrastructure, a reduction in the power requirements associated with AI workloads, or broader market saturation in the AI sector could adversely affect demand for our solutions and materially impact our business prospects.
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Tenant Acquisition and Retention
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Our revenue model is heavily dependent on securing multi-GW scale anchor tenants and maintaining long-term power delivery and leasing agreements. Our ability to attract high-credit-quality tenants—particularly large AI developers, hyperscalers, and sovereign compute platforms—is critical to achieving scale and recurring revenues. Changes in customer requirements, economic conditions, or competitive offerings could hinder tenant growth or increase churn risk. Delays in tenant onboarding or renegotiation of terms due to construction timelines may also impact financial performance.
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Environmental Stewardship and Community Relations
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Although we believe that public support for AI infrastructure remains at acceptable levels, public perception and environmental stewardship remain critical to the long-term viability of our business. Any material shift in local sentiment, changes in federal or state law, organized stakeholder opposition, or heightened perceptions of environmental risk could result in reputational harm or disruptions to our operations.
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Geopolitical Environment and Policy Considerations
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Energy infrastructure and computing capacity are increasingly viewed through the lens of national security and economic competitiveness. Changes in U.S. energy policy, particularly with respect to land use regulation, artificial intelligence governance, foreign investment review, or export controls, may materially affect our operations. Our ability to navigate this evolving policy landscape, especially as it pertains to the regulatory treatment of nuclear energy, grid resilience, and the designation of critical infrastructure, will be an important factor in our long-term scalability and strategic positioning.
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Other income (expenses) primarily consists of interest income and expense, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and interest expense. Interest income relates primarily to interest earned on certificates of deposit associated with operating bonds. Interest expense is primarily associated with interest on outstanding notes. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments reflect periodic mark-to-market adjustments on derivative assets and liabilities.
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Natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) represented 8.7% of the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 14.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and increased $23,356 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in revenue was primarily due to $38,000 increase related to a 638 per Bbl increase in NGL sales volumes, partially offset by $14,000 decrease related to $10.15 Bbl decrease in NGL prices.
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Impairment expenses increased $375,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in the first quarter of 2026 was due to impairment of the gas plant related to payments made towards the plan during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and the change in the Company’s strategy that occurred in late 2025.
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General and administrative costs increased $5,427,733 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $2,587,000 increase in legal expenses, a $1,729,000 increase in stock compensation cost, a $737,000 increase in consulting and professional services costs, a $385,000 increase in public relations cost, and a $143,000 increase in travel costs, partially offset by a $100,000 decrease in insurance costs and a $53,000 decrease in other expenses.
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Change in fair value of derivative asset decreased $15,403 as the company paid off the associated debt instrument in the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
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Change in fair value of derivative liability increased $121,717 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a change in fair value of the derivative associated with the Sharon AI note, partially offset by a change in the fair value of the derivative associated with the ATW convertible note which was paid off in December 31, 2025.
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Going Concern
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Our cash and cash equivalents are not sufficient to fund our planned operations for a period of at least one year from the date these financial statements are issued. Until we can generate substantial revenue and achieve profitability, we will need to raise additional capital to fund our ongoing operations and capital needs. There is no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available when needed or that we will be able to obtain financing on terms acceptable to us. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
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Sources of Liquidity
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We are currently focused in the near-term on using our available liquidity for the development of our flagship data center project, TCDC. We expect our liquidity to be supported by a diversified mix of debt and equity capital, including project financing for the buildout of our flagship project as well as tenant prepayments and advances, strategic equity investments and government grants. Although we plan to fund near-term development activity through a combination of these methods, there can be no assurance that such capital will be available in the amounts required or on favorable terms. Access to financing may be constrained by changes in macroeconomic conditions, increases in interest rates, customer-specific credit risks, regulatory shifts, or other market factors beyond our control.
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On January 23, 2026, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-292892) with the SEC, which was declared effective on January 30, 2026 (the “Registration Statement”). The Registration Statement, which includes a base prospectus, allows us at any time to offer any combination of securities described in the prospectus in one or more offerings in an aggregate amount of up to $350 million. The Registration Statement is intended to provide us flexibility to conduct registered sales of our securities, subject to market conditions and our future capital needs. The terms of any future offering under the Registration Statement will be established at the time of such offering and will be described in a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC prior to the completion of any such offering. On April 10, 2026, we closed an underwritten public offering of 29,850,746 shares of common stock, at a price to the public of $3.35 per share, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $93.4 million pursuant to the Registration Statement. In connection with the underwritten public offering, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 4,477,611 shares of common stock at the public offering price, resulting in additional net proceeds of approximately $14 million.
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From February through April 2026, we issued 5,171,540 shares of common stock underlying the First Tranche Warrant and 602,460 shares of common stock underlying the Second Tranche Warrant to the Investor at an exercise price of $2.00 per share for total proceeds of $11,348,000.
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New Era is a corporation formed in Nevada on February 2, 2023. It is an exploration and production company whose primary operations include the exploration, development, and production of helium, natural gas, oil, and natural gas liquids. The Company sources helium produced in association with natural gas reserves located in Chaves County, New Mexico. To date, we have not generated any revenue from the production of helium. Although hydrocarbons are currently the Company’s primary source of revenues, our business model is moving from a hydrocarbon focus to a helium-focused model and centers on providing helium to various parties in the supply chain, namely helium refiners, non- refiners, Tier 1 multinational distributors, and smaller Tier 2 gas companies. We currently own and operate 137,000 acres in Southeast New Mexico and have 85,498 MMcfe of proved hydrocarbon reserves and 166,430 MMcfe of probable hydrocarbon reserves. In addition, the Company has approximately 422 MMcf of net proved undeveloped helium reserves and 788 MMcf of net probable undeveloped helium reserves.
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On February 6, 2023, the Company entered into the Agreement with Solis Partners. Immediately prior to February 6, 2023, the Company was authorized to issue 190 million shares of common stock with par value of $0.001 per share and 10 million shares of preferred stock with par value of $0.001 per share. Subject to the terms of the Agreement, all issued and outstanding member interests in Solis Partners was automatically converted and exchanged for 5 million shares of the Company’s common stock. Presently, we operate through two subsidiaries, (i) Solis Partners, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Solis Partners”), wholly owned by the Company and engaged in the oil and gas producing business, and (ii) NEH Midstream LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“NEH Midstream”) wholly owned by the Company which will own and operate the Pecos Slope Plant and gathering system located in Chaves County, New Mexico.
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At the Closing, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and after giving effect to the redemption of shares of ROCL common stock:
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Following the filing of the Articles of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, ROCL merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings as the surviving company of the Initial Merger. Following the filing of the Articles of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, Merger Sub merged with and into with New Era Helium Corp. as the surviving corporation of the Business Combination, effective December 6, 2024. Thus, New Era Helium Corp. became a wholly owned subsidiary of ROCL. In connection with the Business Combination, Holdings changed its name to “New Era Helium Inc.”. The Company name was subsequently changed to “New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.”.
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Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note
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On January 16, 2025 (the “Issuance Date”), following the effectiveness of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 30, 2024, and pursuant to the terms of the EPFA, we issued another Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note (the “Subsequent Note”) to the Investor in an aggregate principal amount of $3.0 million for an aggregate purchase price of $2.79 million after giving effect to a 7% original issue discount. The Subsequent Note is for a term of 15 months from the Issuance Date. Commencing on the ninetieth (90th) day following the Issuance Date and continuing on the same day of each successive calendar month until the entire outstanding principal amount has been repaid, we are required to make monthly payments to the holder of the Subsequent Note (the “Holder”). Each monthly payment will be in an amount equal to the sum of (i) one twelfth (1/12) of the initial aggregate principal of the Subsequent Note and all other notes issued pursuant to the EPFA, plus (ii) accrued and unpaid under the Subsequent Note as of each payment date. Interest accrues on the outstanding principal balance hereof at an initial annual rate equal to 10% (“Interest Rate”), which Interest Rate will increase to an annual rate of 18% upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Subsequent Note).
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Conversion Rights
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Conversion at Option of Holder. The Subsequent Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at the option of the Investor at an initial conversion price of $10.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”). Subject to certain exceptions outlined in the Subsequent Note, including, but not limited to, equity issuances in connection with its equity incentive plan and certain strategic acquisitions, if the Company sells, enters into an agreement to sell, or grants any option to purchase, or sells, enters into an agreement to sell, or otherwise disposes of or issues (or announces any offer, sale, grant or any option to purchase or other disposition) any shares of Common Stock or any other securities that are at any time convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitle the holder thereof to receive, Common Stock, at an effective price per share less than the Conversion Price of the Subsequent Note then in effect, the Conversion Price will be reduced to equal the effective price per share in such dilutive issuance. The Conversion Price is also subject to a downward adjustment if an Event of Default occurs. The Conversion Price is subject to an initial floor price (the “Floor Price”) of $0.7176 per share of Common Stock; however, beginning on July 15, 2025 and on the same day of every six (6) months thereafter (each, a “Floor Price Reset Date”), the Floor Price will be reduced to 20% of the average volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such trading day on the primary market of the Common Stock during regular trading hours as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (the “VWAP”) during the five (5) trading days immediately prior to such Floor Price Reset Date. Additionally, the Company may reduce the Floor Price to any amount set forth in a written notice to the Holder, provided that any such reduction will be irrevocable and will not be subject to increase thereafter. The Company may prepay the Subsequent Note at its option, upon thirty (30) business days written notice, by paying a 10% redemption premium.
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Redemption Rights
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At any time, we may redeem in cash all, or any portion, of the Subsequent Note, in an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance being redeemed, plus a 10% premium in respect of such principal amount, plus all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount.
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Event of Default Conversion. From and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Holder may elect to convert the Subsequent Note into shares of the Common Stock at the “Event of Default Conversion Price,” which is equal to the lower of:
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***Limitations on Conversion.***A Holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Subsequent Note to the extent that, after giving effect to such conversion, the Holder (together with its related parties) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of shares of our Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion. The Maximum Percentage may be raised or lowered to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, at the option of the Holder, except that any increase will only be effective upon 61 days’ prior written notice to the Company.
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Amended and Restated Equity Purchase Facility Agreement
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On August 12, 2025, we entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Equity Purchase Facility Agreement with an investor (the “Investor”). Pursuant to the EPFA, we have the right, and not the obligation, to sell to the Investor up to $1.0 billion of Common Stock, at our request during the commitment period commencing on December 6, 2025 and terminating on the first day of the month following the 36 month anniversary of December 6, 2025. Each issuance and sale by us to the Investor is subject to a maximum limit equal to the greater of (i) 400% of the aggregate volume traded of the Common Stock for the five trading days immediately preceding an advance notice and (ii) the quotient of $1,000,000 (or $2,000,000 if it is an Accelerated Purchase) divided by the opening price of the Common Stock on the trading day prior to the advance notice. The shares of Common Stock will be issued and sold to the Investor at a per share price equal to 95% of the lower of (i) the lowest trading price during the three consecutive trading days commencing on the advance notice date if a Regular Purchase (or the same trading day if an Accelerated Purchase) and (ii) the VWAP of the Common Stock during the applicable pricing period if a Regular Purchase (or the lowest daily VWAP if an Accelerated Purchase). “VWAP” means for any trading day, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such trading day on the principal market during regular trading hours as reported by Bloomberg L.P through its “AQR” function.
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The advances are subject to certain limitations, including that the Investor cannot purchase any shares that would result in it beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Common Stock at the time of an advance (the “Ownership Limitation”) or acquiring Common Stock in excess of the Exchange Cap. The Ownership Limitation may be raised or lowered to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, at the option of the Investor, except that any increase will only be effective upon 61 days’ prior written notice to the Company. The Exchange Cap will not apply under certain circumstances, including, where the Company has obtained stockholder approval to issue in excess of the Exchange Cap in accordance with the rules of Nasdaq or such issuances do not require stockholder approval under Nasdaq’s “minimum price rule.” Additionally, if the total number of Common Stock traded on Nasdaq during the applicable pricing period is less than the Volume Threshold (as defined below), then the number of Common Stock issued and sold pursuant to such advance notice will be reduced to the greater of (i) (A) 30% of the trading volume of the Common Stock on Nasdaq during the relevant pricing period as reported by Bloomberg L.P. for the Regular Purchase Pricing Period (as defined in the EPFA) and (B) 10% for the Accelerated Purchase Pricing Period (as defined in the EPFA); and (ii) the number of Common Stock sold by the Investor during such pricing period, but in each case not to exceed the amount requested in the advance notice. “Volume Threshold” is defined as a number of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (i) the number of shares in the advance notice requested by the Company divided by (ii) (x) 0.30 for the Regular Purchase Pricing Period or (y) 0.10 for the Accelerated Purchase Pricing Period.
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The EPFA provides, among other things, that for so long as any amount remains outstanding under the Promissory Notes, if the Company submits an Advance Notice (as defined in the EPFA), then the aggregate purchase price owed to the Company from such Advance Notice (the “Advance Proceeds”) shall be paid by the Investor to the Company and used by the Company in accordance with Section 7.15 of the EPFA; provided, however, that any such Advance Notice that is submitted during any thirty (30) calendar day period preceding the date on which the Company is required to make a monthly payment pursuant to Sections 1(b) and 1(d) of the Promissory Notes (each such payment, a “Note Payment”), then without the prior written consent of the Investor, the Company may only submit such Advance Notice, if the Advance Proceeds are paid by the Investor by offsetting the amount of the Advance Proceeds against the full amount of the applicable Note Payment (first towards accrued and unpaid interest, then towards Payment Premiums (as defined in the Promissory Notes) (if applicable), and then towards outstanding principal), with any remaining Advance Proceeds to be paid by the Investor in cash to the Company and used by the Company in accordance with Section 7.15 of the EPFA. Furthermore, if there is any default under the Promissory Notes, the Company may only submit an Advance Notice with the prior consent of the Investor.
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Each trading day during a Pricing Period (as defined in the EPFA) that is an Excluded Day (as defined in the EPFA), shall result in an automatic reduction to the number of Advance Shares set forth in such Advance Notice by (i) in the event of a Regular Purchase Pricing Period, one-third for each such Excluded Day, or (ii) in the event of an Accelerated Purchase Pricing Period or Extended Purchase Pricing Period, 100%. The EPFA also provides that the Company may not submit an Advance Notice, without the consent of the Investor, if the market price of the Company’s common stock immediately prior to submission is lower than 120% of the Floor Price then in effect.
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Pursuant to the terms of the EPFA, the Floor Price is currently set at $0.7176 per Common Share, which is equal to 20% of the average five-day VWAP of the Common Shares on January 15, 2025, which is the date the Company’s resale registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective. The EPFA further provides that, beginning on July 15, 2025 and on the same day of every six (6) months thereafter (each, a “Floor Price Reset Date”), the Floor Price shall be adjusted (downwards only) to 20% of the average VWAP of the common stock during the five (5) trading days immediately prior to such Floor Price Reset Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing and subject to the rules and regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, the Company may reduce the Floor Price then in effect to any amount set forth in a written notice to the Investor; provided that such reduction shall be irrevocable and shall not be subject to increase thereafter.
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The EPFA, among other things, permits the Company to select an Extended Purchase Pricing Period (as defined in the EPFA) which permits the Investor to effect sales of Shares pursuant to an Advance Notice during pre-market trading hours, amends the definition of Excluded Securities and includes other conforming and administrative changes.
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On October [PM1] 16, 2025, the Company provided the Investor with notice of termination of the EPFA, with such termination to be effective October 24, 2025, in accordance with the terms of the EPFA. The Company determined that it is sufficiently capitalized at present and does not expect to sell any additional shares to the Investor. The Company will not incur any termination penalties as a result of its termination of the EPFA.
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Amendments to Promissory Notes
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On May 5, 2024, the Company and the Investor entered into amendments to the Promissory Notes (the “Amended Notes”) which, among other things, provides that the Company may elect to defer the principal portion of the monthly payments that are due to the Investor in May 2025 June 2025 or July 2025 until on or before the Maturity Date of the respective Promissory Note in exchange for the payment of a deferral fee (the “Deferral Fee”) equal to 2.0% of the outstanding Principal on each of the Promissory Notes payable monthly until the deferred principal payments are paid in full. The Deferral Fee is payable 50% in cash and 50% as an addition to the outstanding Principal amount on the applicable payment date. If the Company elects to defer the principal portion of the monthly payments that are due to the Investor in May 2025 June 2025 or July 2025, it is still required to make a cash payment for all accrued and unpaid interest outstanding on the principal of the respective Promissory Notes on the applicable due date. The Amended Notes also provide that, if the Company elects to defer the principal portion of the monthly payments that are due to the Holder in May 2025 June 2025 or July 2025, the Company’s failure to make the required interest payments for such months or to pay the Deferral Fee when due will constitute an Event of Default under the Promissory Notes.
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On October 1, 2025, the Company repaid the balance of this indebtedness, bringing the Company’s total outstanding balance on the Amended Notes to zero. The Company has received a release and satisfaction of the lien securing the Amended Notes.
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Each of the Company and SharonAI will contribute $75,000 to the Joint Venture and have a 50% membership interest in the Joint Venture, constituting the initial members of the Joint Venture. So long as a Member holds a membership interest in the Joint Venture, such Member may not withdraw or resign as a member prior to the dissolution and winding up of the Joint Venture, and any such withdrawal or resignation or attempted withdrawal or resignation will be null and void. Members are required to make additional capital contributions (each, an “Additional Capital Contribution”) as set forth in the LLC Agreement, and failure to make Additional Capital Contributions in accordance with the terms of the LLC Agreement entitle the non-defaulting Member to institute proceedings against the non-contributing Member (“Non-Contributing Member”), purchase such Non-Contributing Member’s membership interest, or force a sale of such Non-Contributing Member’s membership interest. No Member may transfer all or any portion of its membership interest without the written consent of the other Member unless such transfer is made pursuant to a Non-Contributing Member’s failure to make Additional Capital Contributions as set forth in the LLC Agreement. New Members of the Joint Venture may be admitted from time to time pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement. No real or personal property of the Joint Venture will be deemed to be owned by any of its Members individually and will be owned by, and title will be vested solely in, the Joint Venture. Each fiscal year, net income and net loss will be allocated amongst the Members pro rata in accordance with their membership interests in the Joint Venture. Distributions of the Joint Venture, following allowance for payment of Joint Venture obligations then due and payable, will be made to the members on at least a quarterly basis (unless the Board and members unanimously agree otherwise), pro rata in accordance with the Members’ percentage interests in the Joint Venture.
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The Company made a $75,000 contribution to the Joint Venture on April 16, 2025. On July 16, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $750,000. or the period ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized an equity loss of $68,776, representing its 50% share of the joint venture’s net loss of $137,552. The carrying amount of the investment as of September 30, 2025, was $783,195.
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Notice of Delisting
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On March 4, 2025, we received a letter from Nasdaq (the “Notice”) which notified the Company that, for 30 consecutive business days, the Company’s market value of listed securities (“MVLS”) closed below the $50,000,000 MVLS threshold required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) (the “MVLS Rule”).
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In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C), the Company has 180 calendar days, or until September 2, 2025 (the “MVLS Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the MVLS Rule. The Notice notes that, to regain compliance, the Company’s MVLS must close at or above $50,000,000 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the MVLS Compliance Period. The Notice further notes that if the Company is unable to satisfy the MVLS requirement prior to such date, the Company may be eligible to transfer the listing of its securities to The Nasdaq Capital Market (provided that the Company then satisfies the requirements for continued listing on that market). If the Company does not regain compliance by the end of the MVLS Compliance Period, Nasdaq staff will provide written notice to the Company that its securities are subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal any such delisting determination to a hearings panel.
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On October 10, 2025, Nasdaq notified the Company that it had cured the deficiency under Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), and the Company is in compliance with all applicable continued listing standards. As the Company regained compliance with the Nasdaq listing standards, the scheduled appeal of its delisting with a Hearings Panel for October 16, 2025 was cancelled and the Company’s securities will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market.
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Departure of Chief Financial Officer
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On April 22, 2025, Michael J. Rugen resigned as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company with an effective date of May 31, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Rugen’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement between him and the Company, the Board of Directors, or any committee of the Board of Directors of the Company on any matter.
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Appointment of Directors
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The Company has announced the appointment of three new members of its board of directors to fill vacancies left by recent resignations. Effective June 25, 2025, the new board members include Trent Yang, Peter “P.J.” Lee, and Ondrej Sestak. Mr. Yang serves as the Audit Committee Chairman and as a Compensation Committee Member, Mr. Lee serves as an Audit Committee Member and Mr. Sestak serves as a Compensation Committee Member. There were no changes to the composition of the Board of Directors or its committees during the third quarter of 2025.
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Amendment to Employment Agreement
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As previously reported, New Era and E. Will Gray, II, its Chief Executive Officer (the “Executive”), are parties to that certain Employment Agreement dated as of April 15, 2024 (the “Agreement”). On July 16, 2025, New Era and the Executive entered into an amendment to the Agreement (the “Amendment”) to provide for, among other things, the reimbursement of certain relocation expenses and housing expenses for the Executive.
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Termination of Gaseous Helium Agreements
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On September 1, 2023, New Era entered into entered into an agreement with Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (“MTG”), pursuant to which the Company would supply 50% of the helium produced from the Company’s Pecos Slope Plant to MTF. The agreement is contingent on the Pecos Slope Plant commencing operations by July 1, 2025. On July 2, 2025, MTG exercised its right to terminate the Gaseous Helium Agreement, effective as of that date, because the Pecos Slope Plant had not commenced operations as of July 1, 2025.
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As previously disclosed, on August 25, 2023, the Company entered into the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Liquid Helium dated August 25, 2023 (as amended, the “Liquid Helium Agreement”), with Air Life Gases USA Inc. (“AirLife”). Pursuant to the Liquid Helium Agreement, we had the obligation to sell AirLife 50% of the helium generated from the Pecos Slope Plant in the form of liquefied helium, less 2% tolling losses.
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On October 22, 2025, AirLife provided us with notice of termination of the Liquid Helium Agreement, with such termination to be effective November 30, 2025, provided that the Commencement Date (as defined therein) has not occurred. As a result of the termination of the Liquid Helium Agreement, and in accordance with the terms of the Promissory Note dated October 25, 2023 issued by us to AirLife, the Company is obligated to pay AirLife a total of $2,382,255.55, representing the Adjusted Advance Amount of $382,255.55 and reimbursement of a $2,000,000 advance, within five (5) days of the date of such termination.
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Odessa Agreement with TCDC
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The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report. The discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report, particularly in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
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The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our operating results, financial condition, liquidity and cash flows as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report. The discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report, particularly in the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
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Merger with Roth CH Acquisition V Co.
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New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. was initially incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 5, 2020 under the name Roth CH Acquisition V Co., which was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more target businesses. Roth CH Acquisition V Co. consummated an initial public offering, after which its securities began trading on the Nasdaq on December 1, 2021. In December 2024, Roth CH Acquisition V Co. merged with and into Roth CH V Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Roth CH Acquisition V Co., formed on June 24, 2024, for the sole purpose of reincorporating Roth CH Acquisition V Co. into the State of Nevada, with Roth CH V Holdings, Inc. surviving such merger.
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On December 6, 2024, the Company completed the business combination (the “Business Combination) contemplated by the Business Combination and Plan of Organization dated January 3, 2024 (the “Business Combination Agreement”) (as amended on June 5, 2024, August 8, 2024, September 11, 2024 and September 30, 2024, the “BCA”), by and among Roth CH Acquisition V Co. (“ROCL”), Roth CH V Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ROCL (“Merger Sub”), and New Era.
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Immediately following the reincorporation, the Company completed its business combination (the “Business Combination”) with New Era Helium Corp., a Nevada corporation, pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of January 3, 2024 (as amended on June 5, 2024, August 8, 2024, September 11, 2024, and September 30, 2024, the “BCA”), by and among New Era Helium Corp., Roth CH Acquisition V Co., Roth CH V Holdings, Inc., and Roth CH V Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roth CH Acquisition V Co. The Company subsequently changed its name to “New Era Helium, Inc.” and later to “New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.”
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On January 21, 2025, we entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) with SharonAI for the creation of Texas Critical Data Centers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and joint venture of the Company and SharonAI (the “Joint Venture”). Pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, the purpose of the Joint Venture is to engage in (i) the purchase, building, and development of a site in Texas with an initial 250 MW gas-fired power plant and corresponding data center, and (ii) the operation of this site and (iii) any and all lawful activities necessary or incidental thereto.
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On January 21, 2025, we entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) with SharonAI for the creation of TCDC as a joint venture of the Company and SharonAI (the “Joint Venture”). Pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, the purpose of the Joint Venture was to engage in (i) the purchase, building, and development of a site in Texas with an initial 250 MW gas-fired power plant and corresponding data center, (ii) the operation of this site, and (iii) any and all lawful activities necessary or incidental thereto.
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We paid the $75,000 contribution to the Joint Venture on April 16, 2025. On July 16, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $750,000. On September 26, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $25,000.
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The Company made a $75,000 contribution to the Joint Venture on April 16, 2025. On July 16, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $750,000. On September 26, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $25,000. On November 21, 2025, the Company made an additional contribution of $12,500.
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Key Factors Affecting Results of Operations
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Trends and Other Key Factors Affecting Results of Operations
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The Company sells its oil to a single purchaser on a monthly basis, pursuant to a purchase agreement (the “Oil Purchase Agreement”), at a price based on an index price from the purchaser. The Oil Purchase Agreement with continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless and until terminated by the Company or the purchaser with a 30-day advance notice. Oil that is produced from the Company’s wells is stored in tank batteries located on the Company’s lease. When the purchaser’s truck connects to the storage tank and oil enters the truck, control of the oil is transferred to the purchaser, the Company’s obligations are satisfied, and revenue is recognized.
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Pursuant to the Company’s ongoing oil and gas and helium obligations that existed prior to its strategic pivot, the Company previously sold its oil to a single purchaser on a monthly basis, pursuant to a purchase agreement (the “Oil Purchase Agreement”), at a price based on an index price from the purchaser. The Oil Purchase Agreement will continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless and until terminated by the Company or the purchaser with a 30-day advance notice. Oil that is produced from the Company’s wells is stored in tank batteries located on the Company’s lease. When the purchaser’s truck connects to the storage tank and oil enters the truck, control of the oil is transferred to the purchaser, the Company’s obligations are satisfied, and revenue is recognized. During 2025, the Company did not have any oil sales as it disposed of its oil properties in 2024.
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We currently sell our natural gas and natural gas liquids to IACX Energy, Inc. (“IACX”), a processor, pursuant to that certain Marketing Agreement, at a price based on an index price from the purchaser, which expired on May 31, 2024. This agreement currently continues on a month-to-month basis unless and until terminated by the Company or the purchaser with a 30-day advance notice. IACX processes our gas for natural gas liquids and other usable components in its facilities. We receive value for our natural gas and any associated natural gas liquids as further defined as hydrocarbons pursuant to the Marketing Agreement. Although the company produces helium alongside its natural gas, IACX does not compensate us for our helium produced under our existing contract. To date, we have not generated any revenue from the production of helium.
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We currently sell our natural gas and natural gas liquids to Cimmaron Midstream, formerly known as IACX, (“Cimmaron”) a processor, pursuant to that certain Marketing Agreement, at a price based on an index price from the purchaser, which expired on May 31, 2024. This agreement currently continues on a month-to-month basis unless and until terminated by the Company or the purchaser with a 30-day advance notice. IACX processes our gas for natural gas liquids and other usable components in its facilities. We receive value for our natural gas and any associated natural gas liquids as further defined as hydrocarbons pursuant to the Marketing Agreement. Although the Company produces helium alongside its natural gas, IACX will not compensate us for our helium produced under our existing contract. To date, we have not generated any revenue from the production of helium.
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The Company follows the full cost accounting method to account for oil and natural gas properties, whereby costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized. Such costs include lease acquisition, geological and geophysical activities, rentals on nonproducing leases, drilling, completing and equipping of oil and gas wells, administrative costs directly attributable to those activities and asset retirement costs. The Company records depletion expense for oil and natural gas properties on a units of production basis over the life of the full cost pool’s reserves. The Company records depreciation expense for computer equipment and furniture and fixtures over a useful life of five years. The Company records depreciation expense for leasehold improvement over a useful life of five to fifteen years. The Company will record depreciation expense for the processing plant over its estimated useful life. Depreciation on the processing plant will commence once the procession plant is put into service.
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The Company follows the full cost accounting method to account for oil and natural gas properties, whereby costs incurred in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized. Such costs include lease acquisition, geological and geophysical activities, rentals on nonproducing leases, drilling, completing and equipping of oil and gas wells, administrative costs directly attributable to those activities and asset retirement costs. The Company records depletion expense for oil and natural gas properties on a units of production basis over the life of the full cost pool’s reserves. The Company records depreciation expense for computer equipment and furniture and fixtures over a useful life of five years. The Company records depreciation expense for leasehold improvement over a useful life of five to fifteen years.
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The Company reviews its deferred tax assets for recoverability and establishes a valuation allowance based on projected future taxable income, applicable tax strategies and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not (likelihood of greater than 50 percent) that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company recorded a valuation allowance as of $5,811,121 and 2,487,466 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively.
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The Company reviews its deferred tax assets for recoverability and establishes a valuation allowance based on projected future taxable income, applicable tax strategies and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not (likelihood of greater than 50 percent) that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The balance of the Company’s valuation allowance as of $12,389,779 and $10,003,463 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
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The Company records any tax-related interest charges as interest expense and any tax-related penalties as other expense in the consolidated statements of operations of which there have been none to date. The Company is also subject to Texas Margin Tax. The Company realized no Texas Margin Tax in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as we do not anticipate owing any Texas Margin Tax for the periods presented.
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The Company records any tax-related interest charges as interest expense and any tax-related penalties as other expense in the consolidated statements of operations of which there have been none to date. The Company is also subject to Texas Margin Tax. The Company realized no Texas Margin Tax in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as we do not anticipate owing any Texas Margin Tax for the periods presented.
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The Company periodically issues common stock and common stock options to employees, directors, and consultants for various services. Costs of these transactions are measured at the fair value of the service received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of the common stock is measured at the earlier of (i) the date at which a firm commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (ii) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.
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The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation awards in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires all stock-based payments to employees and non-employees including grants of stock options, to be recognized as expense in the statements of operations based on their grant date fair values. The Company periodically issues common stock and common stock options to consultants and directors for various services. Costs of these transactions are measured at the fair value of the service received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of the common stock is measured at the earlier of (i) the date at which a firm commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached or (ii) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.
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To provide readers with meaningful comparisons, the following analysis provides comparisons of the financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. We analyze and explain the differences between periods in the specific line items of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
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To provide readers with meaningful comparisons, the following analysis provides comparisons of the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. We analyze and explain the differences between periods in the specific line items of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
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Natural Gas represented 65.4% of the revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to (54.9)% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and increased $123,518 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. The primary drivers of the revenue increase for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024 was a $132,000 increase related to a $0.53 per mcf increase in gas prices net of processing and transportation.
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Natural gas, net represented 91.3% of the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 85.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and increased $452,542 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in revenue was primarily due to $379,000 increase related to a $1.56 per Mcf increase in gas prices net of processing and transportation, and $74,000 increase related to 51 MMcf increase in gas sales volumes.
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The Company experienced an overall increase in operating expenses of $2,929,862 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024.
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The Company experienced an overall increase in operating expenses of $6,014,757 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2025, lease operating expenses increased $155,220, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. This increase was primarily attributable to a $98,000 increase in severance tax expense primarily related to an audit of severance taxes reported in 2020 – 2022 and associated adjustments related to the findings. increase related to an increase in field location work.
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Lease operating expenses increased $35,573 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in severance tax expense related to higher revenues during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion expense decreased $26,383, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a $67,000 decrease in depletion expense related to lower sales volumes and a decrease in the depletion rates, a $14,000 decrease in debt amortization costs, partially offset by a $42,000 increase in accretion expense associated with Asset Retirement Obligations, and a $13,000 increase in depreciation expense associated with the purchase of equipment during 2025.
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Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion increased $176,451 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $8,000 increase in accretion expense associated with asset retirement obligations, a $38,000 increase in depletion expense due to a 51 MMcf increase in gas sales volumes, and a $8,000 increase in depreciation expenses associated with the purchase of equipment during 2025 and 2026, partially offset by a $123,000 decrease in depletion expense related to a decrease in the depletion rate.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, interest income increased $1,540, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to interest earned on certificates of deposit.
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Interest income decreased $3,794 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. This interest income relates to interest earned on the Company’s certificates of deposit.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2025, interest expense increased $1,702,318, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a $1,735,000 increase related to the convertible note interest, deferral fees and amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs, and a $41,000 increase in interest expense related to excise and withholding taxes, partially offset by a $63,000 decrease related to interest expense associated with the Bridge Financing Debentures, and a $17,000 decrease in interest expense related to the Beaufort Acquisitions note and. Both the Beaufort Acquisition note and the Bridge Financing Debentures were paid off in December 2024.
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Interest expense increased $266,098 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. This increase was primarily due to a $1,673,000 increase in interest due and debt discount on the Sharon AI convertible note, and a $32,000 increase related to interest expense associated with excise and withholding taxes, partially offset by a $1,391,000 decrease related to the convertible note interest, deferral fees and amortization of debt discount and debt issuance cost, and a $43,000 decrease related to interest on the AirLife note, and $7,000 decrease in interest due to the Office of Natural Resources.
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We had a cash balance of $14,164,499 as of September 30, 2025. We also had a working capital of $8,944,481 as of September 30, 2025.
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We had a cash balance of $2,224,771 as of March 31, 2026. We also had a working capital deficit of $57,951,239 as of March 31, 2026.
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Since our inception, the Company’s primary sources of liquidity have been cash flow from operations, contributions from members, and borrowings. The Company is in the process of securing a project financing arrangement to fund construction of a processing plant, the construction or acquisition of a gather system, and a production enhancement program that will consist of workovers, recompletions, new drilling, or acquisition of properties. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination on December 6, 2024, the Company and the EPFA Investor entered into the EPFA. Pursuant to the EPFA, the Company has the right to issue and sell to the EPFA Investor, and the EPFA Investor must purchase from the Company, up to an aggregate of $1.0 billion (the “Commitment Amount”) in newly issued shares (the “Advance Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. The EFPA also provides for the issuance of two pre-paid advances in the aggregate amount of $10 million, the first pre-paid advance in the amount of $7 million, which was drawn by the Company on December 6, 2024, and the second pre-paid advance in the amount of $3 million, which was drawn by the Company on January 16, 2025, each of which is evidenced by a senior secured convertible promissory note (each, a “Convertible Note”), which is convertible into shares of common stock.
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Since inception, the Company’s primary sources of liquidity have included operating cash flows, capital contributions, and borrowings.
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Cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024
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Cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
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Operating activities used cash of (7,181,185) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Net loss of $12,709,433 was affected by depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion of 666,523, amortization of debt discount of 3,645,397, stock-based compensation of 810,673 and accrued interest on note payable and other current liabilities of $131,491. These non-cash charges were partially offset by a $10,001 change in the fair value of derivative assets, a**$(548,186) change in the fair value of derivative liabilities, and$**(39,127) of interest income on investments and notes receivable.
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Operating activities used cash of $2,830,194 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net loss of $3,320,256 was affected by depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion of $198,409, change in fair value of derivative asset of $15,403, and accrued interest on note payable and other liabilities of $42,515 and amortization of debt discount of $1,160,447, offset by change in fair value of derivative liability of $190,977 and interest income on investments and notes receivable of $15,380. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $720,355 of cash for operating activities.
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Investing activities used cash of (2,141,047) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, related to the purchase of property, plant and equipment of (1,291,047) and investment in joint venture of (850,000).
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Investing activities used cash of $6,480,435 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, related to the purchase of TCDC, purchase of property, plant and equipment and the purchase of land.
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Investing activities used cash of (305,538) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, related to the purchasing of property, plant and equipment and the purchase of oil and natural gas properties.
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Investing activities used cash of $677,547 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, related to the purchasing of property, plant and equipment offset by proceeds from the sale of interest in oil and natural gas properties and proceeds from the sale of restricted investments.
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Financing activities provided cash of 22,432,987 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, related to proceeds from the convertible note of 2,790,000 and issuance of common stock of 22,227,170 offset by repayment on the convertible notes of (2,500,000)and debt issuance costs of (84,183).
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Financing activities provided cash of $3,487,593 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily related to proceeds from exercise of warrants and proceeds from the convertible note, offset by repayment on convertible note and debt issuance costs.
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The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements for inclusion in this Report in accordance with GAAP. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The following is a discussion of the Company’s most critical accounting estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in the Company’s application of GAAP.
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The Company prepares its condensed consolidated financial statements for inclusion in this Report in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The following is a discussion of the Company’s most critical accounting estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in the Company’s application of GAAP.
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The Company’s proved reserve information as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 was prepared by the Company’s independent petroleum engineers. Because these estimates depend on many assumptions, all of which may substantially differ from future actual results, proved reserve estimates will be different from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. In addition, results of drilling, testing and production after the date of an estimate may justify material revisions, positively or negatively, to the estimate of proved reserves. The Company’s estimates of proved reserves materially impact DD&A expense. If the estimates of proved reserves decline, the rate at which the Company records DD&A expense will increase, reducing future net income. Such a decline may result from lower commodity prices, which may make it uneconomical to drill for and produce higher cost fields. In addition, a decline in proved reserve estimates may impact the outcome of the Company’s ceiling test calculations of its proved properties for impairment.
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The Company’s proved reserve information as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was prepared by MKM Engineering, independent reservoir engineers. Because these estimates depend on many assumptions, all of which may substantially differ from future actual results, proved reserve estimates will be different from the quantities of oil and natural gas that are ultimately recovered. In addition, results of drilling, testing and production after the date of an estimate may justify material revisions, positively or negatively, to the estimate of proved reserves. The Company’s estimates of proved reserves materially impact depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) expense. If the estimates of proved reserves decline, the rate at which the Company records DD&A expense will increase, reducing future net income. Such a decline may result from lower commodity prices, which may make it uneconomical to drill for and produce higher cost fields. Under the full cost method of accounting, the Company performs a quarterly ceiling test in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test limits the net capitalized costs of oil and gas properties to the present value (PV-10) of estimated future net revenues from proved reserves, based on SEC-prescribed commodity prices, adjusted for discounted asset retirement obligations and income taxes. The calculation requires significant estimates and assumptions, including reserve quantities, future production timing, future operating and development costs and commodity prices. Declines in proved reserve estimates, reductions in projected future net revenues or other adverse changes in the underlying assumptions may reduce the calculated ceiling limitation and result in non-cash impairment charges.
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The Company continually assesses both positive and negative evidence for recoverability of its deferred tax assets and based on projected future taxable income, applicable tax strategies and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences, the Company has established a valuation allowance of $5,811,121 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. There can be no assurance that facts and circumstances will not materially change and require the Company to revise this valuation allowance in a future period.
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The Company continually assesses both positive and negative evidence for recoverability of its deferred tax assets and based on projected future taxable income, applicable tax strategies and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences, the Company maintained a valuation allowance of $12,389,779 for the three months ended March 31, 2026. There can be no assurance that facts and circumstances will not materially change and require the Company to revise this valuation allowance in a future period.
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The Company determines the accounting classification of warrants it issues as either liability or equity classified by first assessing whether the warrants meet liability classification in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“ASC 480”), then in accordance with ASC 815-40 (“ASC 815”), Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock. Under ASC 480, warrants are considered liability classified if the warrants are mandatorily redeemable, obligate the Company to settle the warrants or the underlying shares by paying cash or other assets, or warrants that must or may require settlement by issuing a variable number of shares. If warrants do not meet liability classification under ASC 480, the Company assesses the requirements under ASC 815, which states that contracts that require or may require the issuer to settle the contract for cash are liabilities recorded at fair value, irrespective of the likelihood of the transaction occurring that triggers the net cash settlement feature. If the warrants do not require liability classification under ASC 815, and in order to conclude equity classification, the Company also assesses whether the warrants are indexed to its Common Stock and whether the warrants are classified as equity under ASC 815 or other applicable GAAP. After all relevant assessments, the Company concludes whether the warrants are classified as liability or equity. Liability classified warrants require fair value accounting at issuance and subsequent to initial issuance with all changes in fair value after the issuance date recorded in the statements of operations. Equity classified warrants only require fair value accounting at issuance with no changes recognized subsequent to the issuance date.
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The Company determines the accounting classification of warrants it issues as either liability or equity classified by first assessing whether the warrants meet liability classification in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (“ASC 480”), then in accordance with ASC 815-40 (“ASC 815”), Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock. Under ASC 480, warrants are considered liability classified if the warrants are mandatorily redeemable, obligate the Company to settle the warrants or the underlying shares by paying cash or other assets, or warrants that must or may require settlement by issuing variable number of shares. If warrants do not meet liability classification under ASC 480, the Company assesses the requirements under ASC 815, which states that contracts that require or may require the issuer to settle the contract for cash are liabilities recorded at fair value, irrespective of the likelihood of the transaction occurring that triggers the net cash settlement feature. If the warrants do not require liability classification under ASC 815, and in order to conclude equity classification, the Company also assesses whether the warrants are indexed to its common stock and whether the warrants are classified as equity under ASC 815 or other applicable GAAP. After all relevant assessments, the Company concludes whether the warrants are classified as liability or equity. Liability classified warrants require fair value accounting at issuance and subsequent to initial issuance with all changes in fair value after the issuance date recorded in the statements of operations. Equity classified warrants only require fair value accounting at issuance with no changes recognized subsequent to the issuance date.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation awards in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718,Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires all stock-based payments to employees and non-employees, including grants of stock options, to be recognized as expense in the statements of operations based on their grant-date fair values.
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The following table sets forth our results of operations for the periods presented:
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The following table summarizes the Company’s net audited consolidated revenues disaggregated by product category:
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The Company experienced an overall increase in operating expenses of $4,402,022 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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On January 21, 2025, we entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”) with SharonAI for the creation of Texas Critical Data Centers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and joint venture of the Company and SharonAI (the “Joint Venture”). Pursuant to the terms of the LLC Agreement, the purpose of the Joint Venture is to engage in (i) the purchase, building, and development of a site in Texas with an initial 250 MW gas-fired power plant and corresponding data center, and (ii) the operation of this site and (iii) any and all lawful activities necessary or incidental thereto.