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BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Oct 16, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Oct 16, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-14.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-10-16.

0001437749-25-031175

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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.

Compared 40 previous paragraphs and 39 current paragraphs.

21 unchanged; 17 reworded; 1 added; 1 removed; 1 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 1 previous and 1 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Previous wording

We launched the Blackbox System web application for domestic use and made it available to subscribers in September 2016. Subscriptions for the use of the Blackbox System web application are sold on a monthly and/or annual subscription basis to individual consumers through our website at https://blackboxstocks.com.

Current wording

We launched the Blackbox System web application for domestic use and made it available to subscribers in September 2016. Subscriptions for the use of the Blackbox System web application are currently sold on a monthly and/or annual subscription basis to individual consumers through our website at https://blackboxstocks.com.

Previous wording

The accompanying 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 six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company incurred an operating loss of $2,032,119 and a net loss of $2,098,402. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred an operating loss of $3,309,064 and a net loss of $3,471,227. Cash flows used in operations were $1,693,863 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and $705,725 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company had cash of $38,164 as of June 30, 2025.These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. On March 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Merger Agreement with RABLBX Merger Sub Inc., a Nevada Corporation, and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”) and REalloys. Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, REalloys is expected to merge with and into Merger Sub, at which time Merger Sub will cease to exist and REalloys is expected to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. At the Closing of the Merger, the holders of capital stock and outstanding instruments convertible into or exercisable for capital stock of REalloys will receive shares of common and preferred stock of the Company, $0.001 par value, based on an Exchange Ratio formula in the Merger Agreement or as otherwise agreed to in the Merger Agreement, which is subject to adjustment in the event the parties raise capital in excess of certain thresholds. Immediately following Closing, based upon the Exchange Ratio, pre-Closing stockholders of the Company are expected to collectively retain approximately 7.3% of the post-Close aggregate Company Common Stock and holders of REalloys capital stock and instruments convertible into or exercisable for capital stock of the REalloys will receive as merger consideration common and convertible preferred stock of Company Common Stock representing approximately 92.7% of the post-Close aggregate as common stock of the Company. The Company believes that REalloys will be able to raise substantial capital and REalloys has completed a financing that will provide $5,000,000 upon completion of the Merger. Closing of the Merger is subject to various customary closing conditions including but not limited to the SEC declaring the registration statement effective, approval of REalloys initial listing application by Nasdaq, and stockholder approval.

Current wording

The accompanying 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 nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred an operating loss of $2,470,009 and a net loss of $2,819,009. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred an operating loss of $3,309,064 and a net loss of $3,471,227. Cash flows used in operations were $2,649,753 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and $705,725 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company had cash of $93,186 as of September 30, 2025.These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. On March 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Merger Agreement with RABLBX Merger Sub Inc., a Nevada Corporation, and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”) and REalloys. Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions described in the Merger Agreement, REalloys is expected to merge with and into Merger Sub, at which time Merger Sub will cease to exist and REalloys is expected to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. At the Closing of the Merger, the holders of capital stock and outstanding instruments convertible into or exercisable for capital stock of REalloys will receive shares of common and preferred stock of the Company, $0.001 par value, based on an Exchange Ratio formula in the Merger Agreement or as otherwise agreed to in the Merger Agreement, which is subject to adjustment in the event the parties raise capital in excess of certain thresholds. Immediately following Closing, based upon the Exchange Ratio, pre-Closing stockholders of the Company are expected to collectively retain approximately 7.3% of the post-Close aggregate Company Common Stock and holders of REalloys capital stock and instruments convertible into or exercisable for capital stock of the REalloys will receive as merger consideration common and convertible preferred stock of Company Common Stock representing approximately 92.7% of the post-Close aggregate as common stock of the Company. The Company believes that REalloys will be able to raise substantial capital and REalloys has completed a financing that will provide $5,000,000 upon completion of the Merger. Closing of the Merger is subject to various customary closing conditions including but not limited to the SEC declaring the registration statement effective, approval of REalloys initial listing application by Nasdaq, and stockholder approval.

Previous wording

In addition, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement dated with Five Narrow Lane LP (“FNL”), on January 17, 2025 (which was later amended on January 27, 2025 pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, and FNL agreed to purchase debentures (the “Purchase Agreement”). The Purchase Agreement provides for financing of up to an aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 of convertible debentures of which $2,050,000 has been received. An additional $250,000 is expected to be funded when the Merger Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC. There can be no assurance that the Merger with REalloys will be completed and the related financing will be received.

Current wording

In addition, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement dated with Five Narrow Lane LP (“FNL”), on January 17, 2025 (which was later amended on January 27, 2025 pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue, and FNL agreed to purchase debentures (the “FNL Purchase Agreement”). The FNL Purchase Agreement provides for financing of up to an aggregate principal amount of $2,300,000 of convertible debentures of which $2,050,000 has been received. An additional $250,000 is expected to be funded when the Merger Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC. There can be no assurance that the Merger with REalloys will be completed and the related financing will be received.

Previous wording

On July 1, 2025 the Company entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with Alexander Capital, L.P. (“Alexander Capital”). Pursuant to the ATM Agreement, the Company may from time to time issue and sell to or through Alexander Capital, acting as the Company’s sales agent, shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $5,795,000. Sales of the Shares, if any, will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As sales agent, Alexander Capital will offer the Shares at prevailing market prices and will use its commercially reasonable efforts, consistent with its sales and trading practices, to sell on the Company’s behalf all of the Shares requested to be sold by the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the ATM Agreement. As of August 12, 2025, the Company has raised gross proceeds of $618,829 from the ATM.

Current wording

On July 1, 2025 the Company entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with Alexander Capital, L.P. (“Alexander Capital”). Pursuant to the ATM Agreement, the Company may from time to time issue and sell to or through Alexander Capital, acting as the Company’s sales agent, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $5,795,000. Sales of the shares are to be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As sales agent, Alexander Capital will offer the shares at prevailing market prices and will use its commercially reasonable efforts, consistent with its sales and trading practices, to sell on the Company’s behalf all of the Shares requested to be sold by the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the ATM Agreement. As of October 15, 2025, the Company has raised gross proceeds of $1,445,712 from the ATM Agreement.

Previous wording

At June 30, 2025, we had cash totaling $38,164 as compared to cash totaling $17,036 at December 31, 2024. Our cash flows used in operations were $1,693,863 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $687,198 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. 2024 cash flows from operations included $875,000 in cash flows from financial support provided by Evtec Aluminium Limited (“Evtec”) in connection with the transaction contemplated by our Share Exchange Agreement which was terminated in January 2025.

Current wording

At September 30, 2025, we had cash totaling $93,186 as compared to cash totaling $17,036 at December 31, 2024. Our cash flows used in operations were $2,649,753 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $381,353 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. 2024 cash flows from operations included $1,518,000 in cash flows from financial support provided by Evtec Aluminium Limited (“Evtec”) in connection with the transaction contemplated by our Share Exchange Agreement which was terminated in January 2025.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $0 and $3,303 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 respectively. We do not expect investing activities to require significant capital in the next twelve months.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $0 and $1,096,697 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 respectively. Investing cash flows for the 2024 period included $1,100,000 for the issuance of a convertible note to Evtec. We do not expect investing activities to require significant capital in the next twelve months.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,714,991 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $1,266,680 for the prior year period. The 2025 financing activity cash flow was primarily due to proceeds from the sale issuance of our debenture to FNL in the amount of $2,050,000 which was partially offset by issuance costs and payments made on merchant cash advances. As noted above, the Company expects one additional funding from FNL remaining in the amount of $250,000 which is due upon the SEC declaring the Merger consideration registration statement on form S-4 effective. In addition, the Company has filed a shelf registration statement on form S-3 for the offering and sale of up to $50,000,000 in Company securities. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we may have to utilize up to 50% of the proceeds from any sale of securities under the S-3 to repay the outstanding debentures held by FNL.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,725,903 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $1,366,274 for the prior year period. The 2025 financing activity cash flow was primarily due to proceeds from the sale and issuance of our Additional Debenture to FNL in the amount of $2,050,000 and issuances under our ATM Agreement resulting in proceeds of $1,036,645 after deducting transaction costs which were partially offset by payments made on merchant cash advances. As noted above, the Company expects one additional funding from FNL remaining in the amount of $250,000 which is due upon the SEC declaring the Merger consideration registration statement on form S-4 effective. Under the terms of the FNL Purchase Agreement, we may have to utilize up to 50% of the proceeds from any sale of securities under our shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 to repay the outstanding Additional Debenture held by FNL .Pursuant to the Company’s ATM Agreement, it is able to sell up to $5,795,000 of the Company’s common stock of which $1,445,712 has been sold as of October 15, 2025.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, our revenue was $1,105,861, as compared to $1,334,132, for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decline in revenue of 17.1% was due to fewer subscribers in the current year as well as slightly lower revenue per subscriber. Average subscribers for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was 2,709 as compared to 2,989 for the prior year period. Average monthly revenue per subscriber was $66.50 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $74.31 in the prior year period. The lower average revenue per subscriber was driven by promotional offerings of $29.97 per month.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, our revenue was $696,995, as compared to $647,842, for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in revenue of $49,153 or 7.6% was due to additional revenue generated from the Company’s educational classes. Average subscribers for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was 2,876 as compared to 2,940 for the prior year period. Average monthly revenue per subscriber was $74.68 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $73.34 in the prior year period.

Previous wording

Cost of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024 were $694,562 and $713,975, resulting in gross margins of 37.2% and 46.5%, respectively. The primary components of cost of revenues include costs related to data and news feed expenses for exchange information which comprise the majority of the costs, as well as the costs for program moderators. The decrease in the gross profit margin was driven by lower absorption of fixed costs and lower average revenue per subscriber.

Current wording

Cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and 2024 were $322,905 and $293,426, resulting in gross margins of 53.7% and 54.7%, respectively. The primary components of cost of revenues include costs related to data and news feed expenses for exchange information which comprise the majority of the costs, as well as the costs for program moderators.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, operating expenses were $1,310,677 as compared to $1,153,612 for the same period in 2024, an increase of $158,065 or 13.7%. Software development costs increased only slightly in the current period to $102,910. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $938,269 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $1,130,270 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase of $192,001 was primarily driven by $96,916 in higher professional fees associated with the pending Merger with REalloys and $79,301 of higher stock-based compensation during the 2025 period. Advertising and marketing expenses decreased by $35,757 or 32.0% from $111,663 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $75,906 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as the Company continues to reposition its marketing strategy. The Company may incur additional marketing expense in connection with its educational products the during the balance of 2025.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, operating expenses were $812,980 as compared to $1,088,582 for the same period in 2024, a decrease of $275,602 or 25.3%. Software development costs increased only slightly in the current period to $106,642. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $891,282 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, to $655,904 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease of $235,378 was primarily driven by lower professional fees and lower stock based compensation in the 2025 period. Advertising and marketing expenses decreased by $43,642 or 47.0% to $49,911 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 from the 2024 period. The Company reduced its advertising expenses as it rolled out new pricing tiers for its products in late September. Instead of offering a single product for either monthly or annual subscriptions, the Company provides subscriptions for Options Basic, Options Plus, Equities Plus or Equities and Options Premium on either a monthly or annual subscription. Pricing for monthly subscriptions range from $59 for Options Basic to $149 for Equities and Options Premium. Annual subscriptions range from $566 to $1,430. Advertising expense is expected to increase in the fourth quarter due to holiday promotions. The Company may incur additional marketing expense in connection with its educational products the during the balance of 2025.

Previous wording

Our loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $1,144,453 as compared to a loss from operations of $824,917 for the prior year period.

Current wording

Our loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $438,890 as compared to a loss from operations of $734,166 for the prior year period. The $275,602 decrease in the operating loss was primarily due to lower operating expenses as described above.

Previous wording

Other income and expense included $37,896 in interest expense primarily related to the debenture issued in 2025 as well as amortization of financing costs of $77,168 related to the FNL debentures. Financing costs related to the merchant cash advances were $10,752 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and will terminate in the third quarter. Other income and expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 included financing expenses of $23,012 related to merchant cash advances and $29,940 on the loss on disposition of assets.

Current wording

Other income and expense included $55,172 in interest expense primarily related to the FNL debenture issued in 2025 as well as amortization of debt issuance costs of $78,016 related to the FNL debenture and financing costs of $242,529. The Company also recorded a one time gain of $93,000 related to the settlement of the Evtec note and advances. Other income and expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $46,667 and consisted primarily of financing costs related to merchant cash advances.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, our revenue was $518,783, as compared to $684,712, for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decline in revenue of 24.2% was due to fewer subscribers in the current year as well as slightly lower revenue per subscriber. Average subscribers for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was 2,707 as compared to 2,996 for the prior year period. Average monthly revenue per subscriber was $63.88 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to $76.11 in the prior year period. The lower average revenue per subscriber was driven by promotional offerings of $29.97 per month.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, our revenue was $1,802,856 as compared to $1,981,874, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decline in revenue of $179,118 or 9.0% was due to fewer subscribers in the current year as well as slightly lower revenue per subscriber. Average subscribers for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was 2,759 as compared to 2,975 for the prior year period. Average monthly revenue per subscriber was $69.48 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $73.93 in the prior year period. The lower average revenue per subscriber was driven by promotional offerings of $29.97 per month offered earlier in 2025.

Previous wording

Cost of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024 were $351,559 and $356,017, resulting in gross margins of 32.2% and 48.0%, respectively. The primary components of cost of revenues include costs related to data and news feed expenses for exchange information which comprise the majority of the costs, as well as the costs for program moderators. The decrease in the gross profit margin was driven by lower absorption of fixed costs and lower average revenue per subscriber.

Current wording

Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 were $1,017,467 and $1,007,401, resulting in gross margins of 43.6% and 49.2%, respectively. The primary components of cost of revenues include costs related to data and news feed expenses for exchange information which comprise the majority of the costs, as well as the costs for program moderators. The decrease in the gross profit margin was driven by lower absorption of fixed costs and lower average revenue per subscriber.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, operating expenses were $2,442,418 as compared to $2,309,040 for the same period in 2024, an increase of $133,378 or 5.87%. Software development costs of $208,892 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were approximately the same as the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $1,844,198 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $2,088,791 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase of $244,593 was primarily driven by $217,372 in higher professional fees associated with the pending Merger with REalloys. Advertising and marketing expenses decreased by $103,151 or 42.2% from $244,386 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $141,235 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as the Company continues to reposition its marketing strategy. The Company may incur additional marketing expense in connection with its educational products the during the balance of 2025.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, operating expenses were $3,255,398 as compared to $3,397,622 for the same period in 2024, a decrease of $142,224 or 4.2%. Software development costs of $315,534 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were approximately the same as the prior year. Selling, general and administrative were $2,744,695 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to $2,735,480 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Advertising and marketing expenses decreased by $146,853 or 43.5% from $337,227 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, to $190,434 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as the Company continues to reposition its marketing strategy including the introduction of new pricing tiers as described above. The Company may incur additional marketing expense in connection with its educational products the during the balance of 2025.

Previous wording

Our loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $2,031,119 as compared to a loss from operations of $1,688,883 for the prior year period. The increase in the loss from operations of $342,236 was due to lower gross profits and higher operating expenses as discussed above.

Current wording

Our loss from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $2,470,009 as compared to a loss from operations of $2,423,049 for the prior year period. The increase in the loss from operations of $46,960 was due to lower gross profits which were largely offset by lower operating expenses as discussed above.

Previous wording

Other income and expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $67,283 consisting primarily of interest and amortization of debt issuance costs relate to the dentures totaling $132,104 and other financing costs of $92,725 which were partially offset by other income relating to employee retention credits.

Current wording

Other income and expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $349,000. Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs relating primarily to the debentures totaling $265,292 and other financing costs of $335,254 were partially offset by other income relating to employee retention credits of $158,546 and a gain from the settlement of the Evtec note and advance of $93,000. Other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 consisted primarily of financing costs related to merchant cash advances of 69,621 and a loss on disposition of assets of $29,940.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

On July 1, 2025 the Company entered into an At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with Alexander Capital, L.P. (“Alexander Capital”). Pursuant to the ATM Agreement, the Company may from time to time issue and sell to or through Alexander Capital, acting as the Company’s sales agent, shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $5,795,000. Sales of the Shares, if any, will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As sales agent, Alexander Capital will offer the Shares at prevailing market prices and will use its commercially reasonable efforts, consistent with its sales and trading practices, to sell on the Company’s behalf all of the Shares requested to be sold by the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of the ATM Agreement. As of August 12, 2025, the Company has raised gross proceeds of $618,829 from the ATM from the sale of 85,000 shares of its common stock.