BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC

1. Organization

Blackboxstocks Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated on October 4, 2011 under the laws of the State of Nevada under the name SMSA Ballinger Acquisition Corp. to effect the reincorporation of Senior Management Services of Heritage Oaks at Ballinger, Inc., a Texas corporation, mandated by a Plan of Reorganization confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

The Company changed its name to Blackboxstocks, Inc. and began operating as a financial technology and social media platform in March 2016. The platform offers real-time proprietary analytics and news for stock and options traders of all levels. The Company believes its web-based software employs “predictive technology” enhanced by artificial intelligence to find volatility and unusual market activity that may result in the rapid change in the price of a stock or option. The software continuously scans the NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, CBOE, and other options markets, analyzing over 10,000 stocks and up to 1,500,000 options contracts multiple times per second. The Company also provides users with a fully interactive social media platform that is integrated into our dashboard, enabling users to exchange information and ideas quickly and efficiently through a common network. Recently, the Company also introduced a live audio/video feature that allows members to broadcast on their own channels to share trade strategies and market insight within the community. The platform was initially made available to subscribers in September 2016. Subscriptions for the use of the platform are sold on a monthly and/or annual subscription basis to individual consumers through the Company website at http://www.blackboxstocks.com.

The Company is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “BLBX”.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation The accompanying interim unaudited condensed financial statements and footnotes of Blackboxstocks Inc. have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for the full year ending December 31, 2024. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared in assumption of the continuation of the Company as a going concern, which is dependent upon the Company's ability to obtain sufficient financing or establish itself as a profitable business. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred an operating loss of $5,297,671 and a net loss of $4,664,455. In addition, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred an operating loss of $863,966 and a net loss of $863,711. Cash flows used in operations totaled $3,166,067 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and $353,803 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $114,968 as of March 31, 2024. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company has executed a share exchange agreement with Evtec Aluminium Limited (“Evtec Aluminium”), whereby the Company expects to acquire all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Evtec Aluminium with the result of Evtec Aluminium becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Exchange”). The Exchange will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Evtec Aluminium being the accounting acquiror. The Company believes that the Exchange with Evtec Aluminium will attract additional capital investment as Evtec Aluminium is substantially larger than Blackbox and has a strong acquisition pipeline. Management has also implemented a number of initiatives aimed at improving operating cash flow including, new product development, revised marketing strategies and expense reductions. In addition, the Company has historically been able to raise debt or equity financing to meet its capital needs and is also evaluating strategic alternatives with respect to possible mergers or acquisitions. There can be no assurance that the Company’s operational changes will impact its cash flow or if it will be able to raise additional capital or on what terms or if it will be able to execute the planned Exchange with Evtec Aluminium.

The financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in operation.

Use of Estimates. The Company’s financial statement preparation requires that management make estimates and assumptions which affect the reporting of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in order to report these financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segments. The Company operates as a single segment.

Cash. Cash includes all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less.

Investments in Marketable Securities. The Company has invested in marketable securities which primarily consist of investments in mutual funds that hold commercial and government debt securities. These investments are recorded at fair value based on quoted prices at the end of the Company’s reporting period. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses are recognized in the accompanying statements of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were no new accounting pronouncements issued that management believes the adoption of which will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Earnings or (Loss) Per Share. Basic earnings per share (or loss per share), is computed by dividing the earnings (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of securities by including other potentially issuable shares of common stock, including shares issuable upon conversion of convertible securities or exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Therefore, because including shares issuable upon conversion of convertible securities and/or exercise of outstanding options and warrants would have an anti-dilutive effect on the loss per share, only the basic earnings (loss) per share is reported in the accompanying financial statements for periods of loss.

The Company had total potential additional dilutive securities outstanding at March 31, 2024, as follows.

Revenue Recognition. The Company operates under a software as a service (SaaS) model whereby we sell monthly and annual subscriptions allowing subscribers access to our platform. We recognize revenue over the subscription period (either monthly or annual) and record cash received but not yet earned as deferred revenue on our balance sheet.

Additionally, the Company receives revenues from commissions and the sale of promotional products which are presented as other revenues on the accompanying statements of operations. Commission revenues are recognized as they are earned and revenues from the sale of promotional products are recognized upon shipment.

3. Investments

Investments

Evtec Group Limited (“Evtec”) operates through a single subsidiary, Evtec Automotive Limited, as a supplier of critical automotive parts to the automobile manufacturing industry. Evtec is based in the UK and provides complete assemblies to auto manufacturers, simplifying sourcing, saving time on procurement, and increasing production efficiency. Their pick and pack service supplies aftermarket automotive products, as well as offering kitting and fulfilment for non-automotive businesses. Their business focuses on premium luxury brands and a market transition to electric vehicles and includes Jaguar Land Rover Group as their largest customer.

On June 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement (the Securities Exchange Agreement”) with Evtec Group whereby the Company issued 2,400,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Stock”) (Note 4) in exchange for 4,086 preferred shares of Evtec Group. Upon conversion of the Series B Stock, the 2,400,000 shares would represent approximately 43% of the total common shares outstanding. The Evtec Group preferred shares are convertible into common shares of Evtec Group on aone-for-one basis upon a change in control or the listing of Evtec Group on Nasdaq or the London Stock Exchange. The preferred shares of Evtec Group were converted into common shares representing approximately 13% of Evtec Group.

The Company’s initial investment in Evtec was measured at $8,424,000 in accordance with ASC 820-10-30. The value of the Series B Stock issued by the Company was set by the closing price of its common stock on the day prior to closing of $3.51 as reported by Nasdaq. As a result, the 2,400,000 Series B Stock shares were valued at $8,424,000. The investment was reviewed for impairment as of March 31, 2024.

On November 24, 2023, the Company entered into a Binding Amendment to Amended Letter of Intent (the “LOI Amendment”) with Evtec Group, Evtec Automotive Limited, and Evtec Aluminium (the “Evtec Companies), which amended a non-binding Amended Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) dated April 14, 2023. Pursuant to the LOI Amendment, the Company has agreed to continue to negotiate in good faith to consummate a proposed acquisition of the Evtec Companies contemplated by the LOI (the “Proposed Transaction”), subject to the terms of the LOI Amendment.

As a condition to the Company’s continued good faith negotiations regarding the Proposed Transaction, the Evtec Companies agreed to (i) pay the Company aggregate extension fees totaling $400,000 which were guaranteed by a credit worthy affiliate of the Evtec Companies, (ii) provide extension loans of up to $400,000 to the Company if the Proposed Transaction has not closed on or before April 1, 2024, (iii) pay the Company amounts in cash equal to any documented legal fees and third-party expenses incurred or payable by the Company in connection with the Proposed Transaction up to $175,000, including any such expenses incurred prior to the date of the LOI Amendment, (iv) forfeit and return 2,400,000 shares of the Series B Stock acquired by Evtec Group under the terms of that certain Securities Exchange Agreement, and (v) permit the Company to convert each of the 4,086 preferred shares of Evtec Group issued to the Company pursuant to the Securities Exchange Agreement into one ordinary share of Evtec Group. $475,000 and $0 was outstanding and classified as other receivables on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

As provided for in the LOI Amendment, Evtec Group entered into a Forfeiture Agreement with the Company dated November 28, 2023 in which Evtec Group agreed to forfeit all of its right, title and interest in and to the 2,400,000 shares of Series B Stock acquired by Evtec Group pursuant to the Securities Exchange Agreement in order to further induce the Company to continue to negotiate in good faith to consummate the Proposed Transaction. Pursuant to the Forfeiture Agreement, the Company has no obligation to make any payment to Evtec Group, in cash or otherwise, for any such Series B Stock that are so forfeited. The Series B Stock forfeited by Evtec Group were cancelled as of the date as of the date of the Forfeiture Agreement. In addition, Evtec Group agreed to convert the preferred shares into 4,086 common shares.

On December 12, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the Share Exchange Agreement") with Evtec Aluminium, and the shareholders of Evtec Aluminium (“Sellers”). Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Share Exchange Agreement, the Company is expected to acquire all of the issued and outstanding Evtec Aluminium Ordinary Shares, with the result of Evtec Aluminium becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Exchange”). At the closing of the Exchange (the “Closing”), the Sellers will receive shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value, in exchange for capital shares of Evtec Aluminium based on the exchange ratio formula in the Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Ratio”), which is subject to adjustment in the event Evtec Aluminium raises capital before Closing in excess of $5,000,000. Immediately following Closing, based upon the Exchange Ratio, the Sellers are expected to collectively own 73.2% of the aggregate common stock of the Company. Discussions for the Company to acquire Evtec Group are ongoing.

4. Stockholders’** Equity**

The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.001 par value,5,000,000 of which are designated as “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock” at $0.001 par value,2,400,000 of which are designated as “Series B Convertible Preferred Stock” at $0.001 par value, and 100,000,000 authorized shares of common stock at $0.001 par value (“Common Stock”).

Shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Stock”) rank pari passu with the Company’s Common Stock with respect to dividend and liquidation rights. Additionally, each share entitles the holder to 100 votes on matters submitted to Company stockholders. There are 3,269,998 shares of Series A Stock outstanding which are all held by Gust Kepler, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“Mr. Kepler”). The Company and Mr. Kepler entered into Conversion Rights Agreement dated effective as of October 14, 2021, limiting the rights of the holder(s) of our outstanding shares of Series A Stock to convert such shares into Common Stock on aone-for-one basis as provided in the certificate of designation (the "Designation Conversion Rights"). Pursuant to the terms of the Conversion Rights Agreement, the Designation Conversion Rights are limited and exercisable based upon the Company reaching the following market capitalization ("Market Capitalization") thresholds, measured on the last day of each calendar quarter:

The Conversion Rights Agreement terminates when the last share of Series A Stock is either converted or the largest Market Capitalization Threshold is met.

The Series B Stock has no dividend rights and no voting rights except as required by law or the Company’s bylaws. The Series B Stock is convertible into common shares on aone-for-one basis. Prior to the stockholder approval, the Series B Stock is not convertible into more than 19.9% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Series B Stock was forfeited in December 2023.

5. Warrants to Purchase Common Stock

The following table presents the Company’s warrants as of March 31, 2024:

At March 31, 2024, warrants for the purchase of 106,111 shares were vested and warrants for the purchase of 3,473 shares remained unvested. The Company expects to incur expenses for the unvested warrants totaling $53,156 as they vest.

6. Incentive Stock Plan

On August 4, 2021, our Board of Directors created and our stockholders approved the 2021 Blackboxstocks, Inc. Incentive Stock Plan (the “2021 Plan”) which became effective August 31, 2021. Effective October 7, 2022, the Company’s Stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2021 Plan to increase the numbers of issuable shares from 187,500 to 312,500. On February 6, 2023 the Company’s stockholders approved a subsequent amendment and restatement of the 2021 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance from 312,500 to 612,500 shares. The 2021 Plan allows the Company, under the direction of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof, to make grants of stock options, restricted and unrestricted stock and other stock-based awards to employees, including our executive officers, consultants and directors.

The following table presents the Company’s options as of March 31, 2024:

At March 31, 2024, options to purchase 176,335 shares were vested and options to purchase 24,540 shares remained unvested. The Company expects to incur expenses for the unvested options totaling $133,543 as they vest.

7. Related Party Transactions

On March 16, 2023, the Company purchased 282,501 shares of Common Stock from Mr. Kepler at a price of $0.28 per share. The purchase of these shares was done in order to reduce Mr. Kepler’s cash bonus for 2022. The shares acquired from Mr. Kepler were subsequently retired and added back to authorized but unissued shares.

8. Debt

Note Payable

On May 1, 2020, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), the Company received a loan of $130,200. The loan carries an interest rate of 1% and an initial maturity of May 1, 2022. During August 2021, the Company received partial loan forgiveness from the SBA reducing the principal balance of the note to $96,795. During December 2021, the terms of the note were amended to carry an interest rate of 1% and mature on May 4, 2025. As of March 31, 2024, the unpaid balance of the note totaled $32,385.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company leases approximately 2,685 square feet of office space in Dallas Texas pursuant to an office lease with Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America that expires on September 30, 2028. During the period ended March 31, 2024, the Company’s related rent expenses totaled approximately $23,000.

The table below shows the future lease payment obligations:

The Company is defendant to a lawsuit filed by Feenix Payment Systems, LLC before the New York State Supreme Court, County of New York on June 20, 2023. The plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of $500,000 from an alleged breach of an exclusivity agreement between the plaintiff and the Company. The Company denies any liability for the alleged breach and intends to defend the matter vigorously. The Company has asserted a counterclaim alleging the plaintiff failed to pay the Company a finder’s fee. In addition, the Company is party to threatened or actual litigation occurring in the normal course of business but does not believe that the outcome of these matters could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

10. Subsequent Events

As required by the Share Exchange Agreement, on April 1, 2024, the Company formed Blackbox.io Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and on April 18, 2024, the Company and Blackbox.io Inc entered into a contribution agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company transferred certain specified business assets (the “Contributed Assets”) to Blackbox.io Inc. In consideration for the Contributed Assets, Blackbox.io Inc issued to the Company 3,226,145 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Blackbox .io Inc. and 3,369,998 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, of Blackbox.io Inc, free and clear of all liens (the “Blackbox.io Operating Equity”), and assumed certain specified liabilities of the business of the Company (the “Assumed Liabilities”).

Simultaneously with the execution of the Contribution Agreement, the Company delivered fully executed documents of conveyance to effect the contribution of the Contributed Assets and the assignment of the Assumed Liabilities to Blackbox.io Inc, including (i) a bill of sale, (ii) an assignment and assumption agreement and (iii) an intellectual property assignment and Blackbox.io Inc delivered certificates and notices of issuance of stock transferable on the books of Blackbox.io Inc evidencing the issuance of the Blackbox.io Operating Equity.

The Contribution Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. As a result of the Contribution Agreement, Blackbox.io Inc. is a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary of the Company that now holds the Company’s legacy assets and continues its legacy business operations.

On May 13, 2024 the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form 4 including an information statement/prospectus and a notice of action taken by written consent pursuant to section 14(C) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as required under the terms of the Securities Exchange Agreement with Evtec Aluminium. The registration statement is subject to review and approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission and has not yet been declared effective.