CEA Industries Inc.
For the period ended Jul 31, 2026. Filed Sep 11, 2026.
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Jul 31, 2026 · Filed Sep 11, 2026
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Period ended 2026-01-31; filed 2026-03-16.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-07-31; filed 2026-09-11.
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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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Introduction
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Our strategy is built around a simple thesis: BNB is a scarce, utility-driven digital asset that serves as a core economic asset within one of the most active, and growing, blockchain ecosystems in the world. We seek to provide public equity market investors with exposure to BNB through a Nasdaq-listed, SEC-reporting company that combines direct BNB ownership, public company governance, audited financial reporting, treasury controls, custody infrastructure, and capital markets access. We view BNB as a strategic treasury asset and intend to continue evaluating opportunities to acquire additional digital assets as part of our capital allocation strategy.
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We believe our platform is differentiated from direct token ownership, private digital asset vehicles, exchange-traded products, and operating companies that hold digital assets as part of a diversified treasury strategy. Our objective is not merely to hold BNB passively, but to build the leading public company platform for BNB ownership, treasury management, and participation in the BNB ecosystem.
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We launched the DAT Strategy following the closing of a private placement on August 5, 2025, that raised approximately $500.0 million in cash and digital assets (the "PIPE Transaction") with up to $750.0 million of additional proceeds available through warrant exercises.
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We acquired Fat Panda on June 6, 2025 and continue to operate its core retail nicotine vape operations in Canada.
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We have prepared the discussion of our results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2025 by combining the Predecessor and Successor results of operations and cash flows during the three months ended July 31, 2025 ("Combined Quarterly Period") and comparing the combined data to the results of operations and cash flows of the Successor for the three months ended July 31, 2026. We believe that the discussion of our combined operational results, while on different bases of accounting related to the application of purchase accounting, is appropriate as we highlight operational changes for the Predecessor as well as accounting related items specific to the Successor.
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Overview of DAT Strategy
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Historically, our results of operations also included significant transactional expenses we incurred in connection with our acquisition of Fat Panda, the PIPE Transaction, and our shareholder advisory expenses in connection with our Board committee reconstitution and shareholder activism; however, we do not anticipate incurring such costs in connection with our ongoing operations.
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BNB Holdings
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Warrant Liabilities
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Our warrant liabilities were also a significant driver of our reported results of operations for the reported periods, and we believe they will continue to contribute meaningful volatility to our earnings, independent of our underlying operating performance. During the three months ended July 31, 2026, we recognized a non-cash gain of $10.0 million related to the liability for the stapled warrants issued in connection with the PIPE Transaction (the "Stapled Warrants"), which was a primary driver to partially offset net losses. Because the fair value of these out-of-the-money warrant liabilities generally fluctuates inversely with the trading price and volatility of our common stock and the underlying digital assets, as well as the passage of time and changes in our assumptions about warrant exercise behavior that can change significantly from period to period, the resulting fair value adjustments can produce substantial non-cash gains or losses that do not reflect our core operating performance, and we caution investors that our reported net income or loss for any given period may be disproportionately influenced by these mark-to-market changes rather than by the underlying profitability of our operating segments.
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Our Retail and Industry Business
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Leadership Transition.
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On July 22, 2026, Mr. David Namdar concluded his service as Chief Executive Officer in accordance with a transition agreement entered into in March 2026. The Board of Directors (the "Board") appointed William B. Miller, our Chief Financial Officer, to serve additionally as Interim Principal Executive Officer, without additional compensation, until the Board appoints a new or interim chief executive officer. Mr. Miller continues to serve as our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. On July 20, 2026, the Company entered a consulting agreement with W4 LLC, an entity of which Alex Odagiu is the sole owner, providing that Mr. Odagiu would serve as the Company's Interim President, reporting to the Board. Anthony K. McDonald resigned as President and as a director on May 4, 2026. The Board's search for a new chief executive officer is ongoing.
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Cooperation Agreement and Board Composition.
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On June 23, 2026, we entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with YZi Labs Management Ltd. ("YZILabs") resolving the consent solicitation and related activism campaign commenced in November 2025 (the "Consent Solicitation"). Upon execution of the Cooperation Agreement, YZILabs terminated the Consent Solicitation and withdrew its related demands; Nicholas J. Etten resigned from the Board; the Board was reconstituted to six directors and Ling "Ella" Zhang, Alex Odagiu, and Matthew Roszak were appointed as directors; and the Board agreed to form a chief executive officer search committee (formed June 29, 2026) and to appoint a new independent director mutually agreeable to all parties (appointment remains pending). In addition, YZILabs agreed to standstill, voting, and mutual non-disparagement covenants for the term of the agreement. The Board also adopted amended and restated bylaws on June 23, 2026. See Note 10 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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2026 Special Meeting of Stockholders.
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On July 22, 2026, we held our 2026 Special Meeting in Lieu of Annual Meetings of Stockholders. Stockholders elected six directors and ratified the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm. Proposals to approve the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan did not receive the vote required for approval. Complete voting results are reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2026 for additional information.
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Nasdaq Listing Compliance.
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On May 7, 2026, we received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") that we did not comply with Listing Rule 5620(a) because we had not held an annual meeting within twelve months of our fiscal year end. We submitted a plan of compliance on June 22, 2026 and held the Special Meeting on July 22, 2026. On August 5, 2026, Nasdaq notified us that we had regained compliance and that the matter is closed.
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Collateralized Borrowing.
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On April 30, 2026, we entered into an uncommitted master loan facility with BitGo Prime, LLC ("BitGo"), under which we borrowed $15.0 million during the three months ended July 31, 2026 and secured by pledged BNB. See Note 5 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and "— Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.
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Components of Results of Operations
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Revenue
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We earn revenues from the two operating businesses within our Retail and Industry segment:
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●Retail sales of vaping products through our Fat Panda retail locations in Central Canada and e-commerce sales through Fat Panda's online platform and
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●Sales of industrial climate control systems for the controlled environment agriculture industry.
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Our revenues do not include any activities within our BNB Treasury Management segment, including the income we earn on our BNB holdings such as income earned from Airdrops.
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Revenues earned by Fat Panda from its retail stores at point of sale are presented at the stated sales price, gross of transaction costs such as credit card processing fees, and net of sales taxes and applicable sales discounts and promotions.
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Industrial Climate Control System
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We also earn revenue from the design, engineering, and sale of environmental control technologies and components for the controlled environment agriculture industry. Contracts may span multiple phases of a customer's project life cycle, from facility design and system engineering to equipment delivery and start-up, though we do not provide construction or installation services. Generally, we accept a customer's deposit to acquire the necessary equipment and recognize revenue only when we, or our supplier, ship the finished equipment and fulfill our contractual performance obligations.
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Like our revenues, our cost of revenue arises solely from our Fat Panda and Industrial Climate Control System businesses within our Retail and Industry segment that consists primarily of the cost of inventory sold, including certain labor costs and charges for inventory excess or obsolescence, shipping and handling costs, and applicable excise taxes.
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Operating Expenses
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Our operating expenses generally consist of fees we accrue to 10X Capital Partners LLC (the "Asset Manager"); selling, general and administrative expenses; and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on our digital assets, primarily on our BNB holdings. During the three months ended July 31, 2026, we also incurred significant advisory expenses in connection with the Consent Solicitation.
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Management fees to affiliate
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We expense contractual asset management fees incurred in connection with the Asset Management Agreement with the Asset Manager (the "AMA") for assets within our DAT Strategy on a monthly basis. Such fees are based on a fixed percentage of the value of assets subject to the AMA.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses include costs incurred in the day-to-day operations of the business, including employee compensation and benefits, stock-based compensation issued to directors and employees, occupancy and facilities costs, professional and legal fees, insurance, advertising, and marketing.
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Shareholder advisory expenses
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We incurred significant legal, strategic, and investor communications advisor costs to protect shareholder interests in connection with our response to the Consent Solicitation through its resolution on June 23, 2026 when the Cooperation Agreement was executed. These matters required significant time and resources from the Board and management, but we do not expect to incur significant additional costs related to this matter after July 31, 2026.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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Our backlog or remaining performance obligations and net bookings may not be indicative of future operating results, and our customers may attempt to renegotiate or terminate their contracts for a number of reasons, including delays in or inability to obtain project financing or licensing or abandonment of the project entirely. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that contracts included in the backlog or remaining performance obligations will actually generate revenues or when the actual revenues will be generated.
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Overview
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CEA Industries Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 14, 2009, and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. Historically, the Company operated a portfolio of consumer and commercial businesses, including climate control systems for controlled environment agriculture and retail operations in the vaping industry.
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In August 2025, the Company initiated a strategic transformation by adopting a digital asset treasury strategy focused on BNB, the native token of the Binance blockchain. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, CEA BRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the sole stockholder of BNC BNB Cayman, a Cayman Islands exempt company, the Company seeks to build and manage a substantial corporate treasury of BNB, providing institutional-grade exposure to blockchain infrastructure.
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The Company has recently implemented a treasury strategy focused on acquiring and holding digital assets, primarily BNB. As of January 31, 2026, the Company held 515,544 BNB tokens with an aggregate fair value of $402.8 million. These digital asset holdings represent the substantial majority of the Company’s total assets. Management views BNB as a strategic treasury asset and intends to continue evaluating opportunities to acquire additional digital assets as part of its capital allocation strategy.
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The Company may in the future generate returns through additional digital asset-related activities such as validation services, lending, and other decentralized finance protocols, though no BNB is currently staked or pledged. The Company’s BNB-focused DAT strategy was launched on August 5, 2025, following the closing of the PIPE Transaction that raised approximately $500 million in cash and digital assets, with up to $750 million in additional proceeds available through warrant exercises. Under the DAT strategy, BNB is the primary treasury reserve asset.
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Our Retail & Industry Business
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Subsequent to the quarter end, the Board of Directors has taken steps to reconstitute all four of its standing committees – the Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, and Strategic Committees - with three fully independent directors. The Board believes this action reinforces its commitment to strong corporate governance and shareholder accountability and reflects the Board’s ongoing focus on aligning its structure with best practices for public companies.
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As a result of these governance enhancements and with the termination of an agreement between 10X Capital Partners LLC (“10X Capital Partners”) and YZi Labs Management Ltd. (“YZi Labs”), the Company, through the Strategic Committee, is currently engaged in the process of renegotiating the terms of the Company’s Asset Management Agreement with 10X Capital Partners (the “AMA”) with the goal of achieving market standard arms-length terms, including reduced management fees, for the benefit of all shareholders. The Company believes that amending the AMA to better align its terms with the Company’s current scale and asset profile is in the best interest of shareholders, and is committed to completing this process in an expeditious manner. There can be no assurance, however, that the renegotiation will be completed on terms acceptable to the Company.
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On March 13, 2026, the Company received a letter from YZi Labs Management Ltd. (“YZi Labs”) that requested that the Company fix a record date for determining the stockholders entitled to consent to (1) repeal any provision of the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), in effect at the time such proposal becomes effective, including any amendments thereto, which were not included in the Bylaws that were in effect and were filed with the SEC on July 25, 2025, (2) increase the size of the Board by seven (7) directors to thirteen (13) directors in total pursuant to Article II, Section .02 of the Bylaws, (3) amend Article II, Section .04 of the Bylaws to clarify and affirm stockholders’ ability to fill vacancies on the Board, including those resulting from an increase in the size of the Board by the vote or written consent of the Company’s stockholders or by court order, and (4) elect YZi Labs’ seven (7) nominees: Max S. Baucus, David J. Chapman, Teresa Marie Goody Guillén, Jiajin “Jane” He, Alex Odagiu, Matthew Roszak and Ling “Ella” Zhang, to serve as directors of the Company. The Board will review YZi Labs’ letter to evaluate its validity under the Bylaws, and if such letter is valid the Company will disclose the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to consent to YZi Labs’ proposals.
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Comparison of the Three Months Ended January 31, 2026, and January 31, 2025
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Revenues and Cost of revenue
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Revenue for the three months ended January 31, 2026 was $7.3 million, compared to $6.9 million for the three months ended January 31, 2025, representing an increase of $0.4 million, or 6%. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the CEA equipment and system sales, which contributed $0.6 million during the quarter. This increase was partially offset by $0.2 million reduction in sales from the discontinuation of one product as well as pricing adjustments implemented to recover Canadian excise tax.
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Cost of revenue increased by $0.5 million or 8%, from $5.1 million for the three months ended January 31,2025 to $5.6 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026. The increase was primarily driven by $1.0 million of costs associated with CEA equipment and system revenues, including $0.4 million increase in warranty costs. This increase was partially offset $0.5 million or 5% improvement in margin, resulting from the discontinuation of one lower margin product.
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Total operating expenses
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Total operating expense was $166.1 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026, compared $0.8 million for the three months ended January 31, 2025, representing an increase of $165.3 million, or 20549%. The increase was primarily driven by an unrealized loss of $159.8 million on the remeasurement of digital assets during the current quarter, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”).
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During the period from October 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026, the Company’s BNB holdings increased modestly by 0.7%, while the market price of BNB declined by 28.3%, from $1,089 per token to $781 per token, resulting in an unrealized loss of $159.8 million. As a result, the unrealized loss recognized during the quarter was driven primarily by market price volatility, rather than changes in the quantity of digital assets held. Management believes this performance reflects broader digital asset market conditions rather than any deterioration in BNC’s underlying business or strategy.
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SG&A expenses increased primarily due to $2.0 million of asset management fees and a $4.7 million increase in professional and advisory fees, which was offset by $2.7 million net decrease in compensation expense. The increase in professional and advisory fees included $1.6 million related to outsourced accounting integration support and other legal fees incurred in connection with ongoing legal matters. The increases were partially offset by a net decrease of $2.7 million in compensation expense, which reflected $1.6 million increase in compensation costs, offset by $4.6 million reversal of stock-based compensation expenses as described inNote 2 – Correction of Error – RUS Compensation.
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In addition, the Company incurred significant costs as a direct result of the shareholder activism campaign initiated by YZi Labs during the quarter ended January 31, 2026. In connection with YZi Labs’ filing of preliminary consent solicitation materials seeking to expand the size of the Board of Directors and elect its own slate of director candidates, and its stated intent to nominate candidates at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders, the Company engaged legal, strategic, and communications advisors across multiple disciplines, resulting in $3.1 million in incremental professional and advisory fees during the period. These matters have required significant time and resources from the Board and management and are expected to continue to do so, which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations. The Company expects these activism-related costs to remain elevated in the near term in connection with these matters. For a more detailed discussion of the risks associated with YZi Labs’ activist campaign, including the potential impact on the Company’s business, operations, and stock price, see Part II, Item 1A,“Risk Factors — Shareholder activism has caused and will continue to cause us to incur substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources and could disrupt our operations and the trading price of our common stock”.
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Other income (expense), net
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The Company recognized other income of $39.3 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $0 for the three months ended January 31, 2025. Other Income for the current period consisted of gain on change in fair value of warrant liability of $38.1 million, currency translation and interest expense on promissory notes related to the Acquisition and airdrop income.
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The Company holds the majority of its BNB tokens with Ceffu, an institutional custodian operating within the Binance ecosystem, which enables the Company to maintain eligibility for airdrops distributed within Binance ecosystem. During the three months ended January 31, 2026, the Company recognized $1.3 million of airdrop income, compared to $5.8 million recognized during the three months ended October 31, 2025. This decline reflects reduced airdrop activity within the Binance ecosystem during the current period, which contributed to lower non-operating income. The Company cannot predict the timing or magnitude of future airdrops, and continued reduction in airdrop frequency or size could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
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Non-GAAP Combined Nine Months Ended January 31, 2026
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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended January 31, 2026, and January 31, 2025
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Revenues and Cost of revenue
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Revenue for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, was $22.0 million, compared to $21.3 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, representing an increase of $0.7 million, or 3%. The increase was primarily driven by $1.1 million of revenue from CEA equipment and systems. This increase was partially offset by $0.4 million decrease in revenue resulting from the discontinuation of one product as well as pricing adjustments implemented to recover Canadian excise tax.
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Cost of revenue increased by $2.0 million or 14%, from $13.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025 to $15.8 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026. The increase was primarily driven by $1.4 million of costs associated with CEA equipment and systems revenue, which included an additional $0.4 million in warranty costs and a net $0.6 million increase reflecting higher material costs resulting from increased cost per unit following the enactment of new Canadian federal and provincial excise taxes, partially offset by a modest improvement in margins from the discontinuation of one lower margin product.
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Total operating expenses
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Total operating expenses was $86.3 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, compared to operating expenses of $5.3 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2025, an increase of $81.0 million, or 1531%. The increase was primarily driven by an unrealized loss of $45.8 million on the remeasurement of digital assets during the nine months ended January 31, 2026, by higher selling, general and administrative expenses, which increased by $30.6 million to $35.4 million.
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As of January 31, 2026, the Company held 515,544 BNB tokens. During the period, the market price of BNB experienced significant volatility, increasing by 32% from $825 per token in August 2025 to $1,089 per token as of October 31, 2025, before declining by 28.3% to $781 per token as of January 31, 2026. As a result, the unrealized loss recognized during the period was driven primarily by fluctuations in market price, rather than changes in the quantity of digital assets held.
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The increase in SG&A was mainly attributable to a one-time warrant issuance cost of $14.6 million, asset management fees of $3.8 million, an increase of $7.5 million in professional and contractor fees, and $0.5 million in additional insurance costs associated with BNB treasury operations. Of the increase in professional and advisory fees, $3.1 million is associated with our ongoing response to an activist shareholder campaign while $4.4 million is associated with accounting and other legal fees incurred in connection with the Fat Panda Acquisition and PIPE Transaction. Advertising and marketing expenses also increased by $4.6 million from $0.5 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2025 to $5.1 million during the nine months ended January 31, 2026 as the Company incurred additional marketing costs in connection with PIPE Transaction and ATM sales during the current quarter.
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Other income (expense), net
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We recognized other income of $251.1 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, compared to $0 for the nine months ended January 31, 2025. Other Income for the current period consisted of airdrop income, gain on change in fair value of warrant liability, and interest and debt discount amortization on notes related to the Acquisition.
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Our primary sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, and, beginning in August 2025, digital assets held in our treasury. As of January 31, 2026, we had cash and cash equivalents of $11.3 million and digital assets measured at fair value of $409.2 million, as presented in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets. We did not have any borrowings outstanding under a credit facility as of January 31, 2026.
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The following summarizes our approximate cash flows for the period from June 7, 2025 through January 31, 2026 (Successor), for the period May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025 (Predecessor) and for the nine months ended January 31, 2025 (Predecessor):
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Operating Activities
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Cash used in operating activities for the period from June 7, 2025 through January 31, 2026 (Successor) was $32.1 million, compared to $0.2 million used during the period from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025 (Predecessor) and $0.3 million used for the nine months ended January 31, 2025 (Predecessor). Operating cash flows for the Successor period were significantly affected by several non-cash items, including an unrealized loss on digital assets of $45.8 million, a $244.9 million gain from changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities, and $7.1 million of non-cash income from airdrops. Depreciation and amortization expense and non-cash fees paid in digital assets also impacted cash used in operations.
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Working-capital movements of $0.5 million further contributed to the overall cash outflow. A $1.2 million utilization in prepaid expenses represented the source of cash. Additional changes in accounts receivable, taxes payable inventory, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities also affected cash used in operations.
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Investing Activities
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, which include additional information about our accounting policies, practices, and the transactions underlying our financial results, as well as with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Transitional Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the four months ended April 30, 2025, as filed with the SEC. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this Quarterly Report contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking information due to the factors discussed under “Cautionary Statements” appearing elsewhere herein and the risks and uncertainties described or identified in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in our Transitional Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the four months ended April 30, 2025, as updated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, and Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report entitled “Risk Factors.”
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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, which include additional information about our accounting policies, practices, and the transactions underlying our financial results, as well as with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2026, as filed with the SEC. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this Quarterly Report contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by such forward-looking information due to the factors discussed under "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" appearing elsewhere herein and the risks and uncertainties described or identified in "Item 1A – Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2026, as updated from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, and Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report entitled "Risk Factors."
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As a result of the implementation of our BNB focused DAT strategy, digital assets, primarily BNB, now represent 93.7% of our total assets, while our Retail and Industry segment operating businesses represent a significantly smaller portion of our overall asset base on economic exposure.
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CEA Industries Inc. is the largest publicly-traded digital asset treasury ("DAT") focused exclusively on BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem. We seek to continue to build and manage the largest corporate treasury of BNB to provide institutional-grade exposure to BNB Chain and to generate income on our eligible BNB holdings through active treasury management, derivatives, or through the receipt of new tokens or coins distributed by a project to a wide range of individuals in the crypto community ("Airdrops") (the "DAT Strategy"). We may also generate returns through additional digital asset-related activities such as validation and staking services, lending, and other DeFi protocols in the future, though we have not staked any BNB through July 31, 2026. At July 31, 2026, we held 515,544 BNB tokens with an aggregate fair value of $302.3 million, and digital assets, primarily BNB, represented 93.1% of our total assets, while our Retail and Industry segment operating businesses represent a significantly smaller portion of our overall assets based on economic exposure.
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The Company’s strategy represents a significant departure from traditional corporate treasury strategies, which typically involve holding cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Instead, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations are now significantly influenced by changes in the market price of BNB. Digital asset markets have historically exhibited significant volatility and are subject to evolving regulatory frameworks and technological risks. As a result, fluctuations in the market price of BNB will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and the market price of its common stock. Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with the Company’s digital asset holdings and treasury strategy described under “Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Our DAT Strategy represents a significant departure from traditional corporate treasury strategies, which typically involve holding cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Instead, our financial condition and results of operations are significantly influenced by changes in the market price of BNB. Digital asset markets have historically exhibited significant volatility and are subject to evolving regulatory frameworks and technological risks. As a result, fluctuations in the market price of BNB will have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and the market price of our common stock. Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with our DAT Strategy described under Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors.
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To support this strategy, the Company established CEA BRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as a special purpose entity to hold and manage certain cryptocurrency assets in accordance with the DAT strategy. Additionally, the Company formed BNC BNB Cayman, an exempted company organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands, to facilitate international operations and treasury management. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.
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We operate the DAT Strategy through our wholly-owned subsidiary, CEA BRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as a special purpose entity to hold and manage certain cryptocurrency assets in accordance with the DAT Strategy.
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The Company’s BNB holdings are held in custody through Ceffu, an institutional digital asset custody platform operating within the Binance ecosystem. Ceffu utilizes multi-party computation wallet infrastructure and maintains segregated account structures designed for institutional holders. While Ceffu operates as a separate entity from the Binance exchange, our custody arrangement creates concentration exposure to the broader Binance ecosystem. Disruptions to Ceffu’s operations, changes in its regulatory status, or adverse developments affecting the Binance ecosystem could materially impact our ability to access, transfer, or liquidate our BNB holdings.
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Our BNB holdings are held in custody through Ceffu, a non-U.S. institutional digital asset custody platform operating within the Binance ecosystem. Ceffu uses multi-party computation wallet infrastructure and maintains segregated account structures designed for institutional holders. While Ceffu operates as a separate entity from the Binance exchange, our custody arrangement creates concentration exposure to the broader Binance ecosystem. Disruptions to Ceffu’s operations, changes in its regulatory status, or adverse developments affecting the Binance ecosystem could materially impact our ability to access, transfer, or liquidate our BNB holdings.
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The Company’s results of operations are influenced by several key factors, including: changes in the market price of BNB and other ancillary digital assets held by the Company; fair value adjustments recognized under applicable accounting standards for digital assets; the generation of airdrop income; operating expenses associated with maintaining the Company’s public company infrastructure; and strategic decisions regarding the acquisition, holding, or disposition of digital assets. Because the Company holds a substantial quantity of digital assets, particularly BNB, changes in the market price of BNB may significantly affect the Company’s reported earnings. These fluctuations may not reflect changes in the Company’s operating performance but instead reflect market-driven changes in the value of its digital asset holdings.
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Our results of operations are influenced by several key factors, including: changes in the market price of BNB and other ancillary digital assets held by us; fair value adjustments recognized under applicable accounting standards, including our issued warrants treated as liabilities; the generation of Airdrop income; operating expenses associated with maintaining our public company infrastructure; and strategic decisions regarding the acquisition, holding, or disposition of digital assets. Because we hold a substantial quantity of digital assets, particularly BNB, changes in the market price of BNB have significantly affected our reported earnings in the past and may continue to significantly affect our reported earnings. These fluctuations may not reflect changes in our operating performance but instead reflect market-driven changes in the value of our digital asset holdings.
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During the period from October 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026, the Company’s BNB token holdings increased modestly by 0.7%, from 511,932 tokens to 515,544 tokens, reflecting incremental change of 3,612 tokens in holdings during the period. During this same period, the market price of BNB declined significantly by 28.3%, from $1,089 per token, to $781 per token. As a result, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s BNB holdings decreased from $557.4 million to $402.8 million, driven by market price volatility rather than changes in the token quantity. The decline in BNB market prices had a materially greater impact on the carrying value of digital assets than the operating results of the Company’s retail and industry business during the same period.
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Since the PIPE Transaction, we have accumulated 515,544 BNB. During this same period, the market price of BNB declined significantly by 32.3%, from the $865.99 weighted-average price we paid per BNB, to $586.36 per BNB at July 31, 2026. As a result, the aggregate fair value of our BNB holdings decreased from our $446.5 million cost basis to $302.3 million, driven by market price volatility rather than changes in the quantity of BNB held. The decline in BNB market prices had a materially greater impact on the carrying value of digital assets than the operating results of our Retail and Industry business during the same period.
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In addition to changes in token prices during this period, the Company recognized a substantial decrease in airdrop-related income associated with its digital asset holdings. The Company holds the majority of its BNB assets in Ceffu, an institutional custodian operating within the Binance ecosystem, which enables the Company to maintain eligibility to receive airdrops distributed within the Binance ecosystem. During the three months ended January 31, 2026, airdrop income totaled $1.3 million, representing a decrease of 77.6% compared to $5.8 million recognized during the three months ended October 31, 2025. This substantial decline in airdrop-related income reflects reduced airdrop activity within the Binance ecosystem during the current period. While airdrop income contributed positively to results, it did not offset the impact of the decline in BNB market prices during the quarter.
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In addition to changes in the market value of BNB tokens, we recognized a substantial decrease in Airdrop-related income associated with those holdings. We maintain eligibility to receive Airdrops distributed within the Binance ecosystem for those BNB tokens we hold at Ceffu, however Airdrop activity has declined since we launched our DAT Strategy. This substantial decline in Airdrop-related income reflects reduced Airdrop activity within the Binance ecosystem during the current period. While Airdrop income contributed positively to results, it did not offset the impact of the decline in BNB market prices since the PIPE Transaction.
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In addition to airdrops, a portion of our BNB treasury yield has historically been generated through participation in Binance Launchpool and HODLer Airdrops – platform programs through BNB holders receive newly issued tokens by locking or holding BNB. During the quarter ended January 31, 2026, the frequency and scale of these programs declined materially compared to prior periods, contributing to a reduction in platform-delivered yield. Taken together with the decline in airdrop activity described above, these trends reflect a broader moderation in yield generation during the period. The Company cannot predict the timing, frequency, or magnitude of future Launchpool or HODLer Airdrop allocations, and continued reduction in these programs may adversely affect our treasury yield and results of operations.
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A portion of our BNB treasury yield has historically been generated through participation in Binance Launchpool and HODLer Airdrops – platform programs through which BNB holders receive newly issued tokens by locking or holding BNB. Since we launched our DAT Strategy, the frequency and scale of these programs declined materially compared to historical program periods, contributing to a reduction in platform-delivered yield through July 31, 2026. Taken together with the decline in Airdrop activity described above, these trends reflect a broader moderation in yield generation during the period. We cannot predict the timing, frequency, or magnitude of future Launchpool or HODLer Airdrop allocations, and continued reduction in these programs may adversely affect our treasury yield and results of operations.
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Our treasury strategy is designed to accumulate and compound BNB over time, with a focus on growing value of our digital asset holdings on a per-share basis as a key long-term measure of shareholder value creation. Digital asset markets are inherently cyclical, and short-term price fluctuations — while material to our GAAP-reported results in any given quarter — do not alter our management’s conviction in the long-term trajectory of BNB and the broader Binance ecosystem. We believe our disciplined approach to treasury management positions the Company to benefit from market recoveries while managing risk through custody, yield optimization, and strategic capital allocation.
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Our treasury strategy is designed to accumulate and compound BNB over time, with a focus on growing the value of our digital asset holdings on a per-share basis as a key long-term measure of shareholder value creation. Digital asset markets are inherently cyclical, and short-term price fluctuations — while material to our U.S. GAAP-reported results in any given quarter — do not alter our management's conviction in the long-term trajectory of BNB and the broader Binance ecosystem. We believe our disciplined approach to treasury management positions the Company to benefit from market recoveries while managing risk through custody, yield optimization, and strategic capital allocation.
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During the three months ended January 31, 2026, digital asset markets experienced periods of significant price volatility. The market price of BNB fluctuated in response to a variety of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, investor sentiment toward digital assets, developments affecting cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain networks, and regulatory developments in the United States and other jurisdictions. Because the Company holds a significant quantity of BNB, changes in the market price of BNB had and will continue to have a substantial impact on the Company’s balance sheet and results of operations. Investors should consider that fluctuations in the Company’s financial results during the period were driven primarily to changes in digital asset market prices and airdrop yield rather than changes in the Company’s operating activities.
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Since the PIPE Transaction, digital asset markets experienced periods of significant price volatility. The market price of BNB fluctuated in response to a variety of factors, including macroeconomic conditions, investor sentiment toward digital assets, developments affecting cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain networks, and regulatory developments in the United States and other jurisdictions. Because we hold a significant quantity of BNB, changes in the market price of BNB had, and will continue to have, a substantial impact on our balance sheet and results of operations. Investors should consider that fluctuations in our financial results during the period were driven primarily by changes in digital asset market prices and Airdrop yield rather than changes in our operating activities.
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The Company operates its controlled environment agriculture (“CEA”) business within the Retail and Industry segment, which includes the provision of climate control systems for CEA industry. In June 2025, the Company acquired Fat Panda which also operates within this segment. As of January 31, 2026, Fat Panda operates 34 retail locations, including 30 Fat Panda branded stores and 4 Electric Fog branded outlets, along with an e-commerce platform. Fat Panda also manufactures a proprietary line of premium e-liquids in-house and maintains a portfolio of trademarks and related intellectual property. Revenue from CEA equipment and systems represents a relatively small portion of consolidated revenue, totaling $1.1 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2026 and $0.7 million for the three months ended January 31, 2026.
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We operate our Fat Panda and industrial climate control systems businesses within our Retail and Industry segment. At July 31, 2026, Fat Panda operates 34 retail locations, including 30 Fat Panda branded stores and 4 Electric Fog branded outlets, along with an e-commerce platform. Fat Panda also manufactures a proprietary line of premium e-liquids in-house and maintains a portfolio of trademarks and related intellectual property. Revenue from our industrial climate control systems business represents a relatively small portion of consolidated revenue, totaling $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended July 31, 2026 and the period from June 7, 2025 through July 31, 2025, respectively.
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To supplement our financial results on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, we use non-GAAP measures including net bookings, backlog, as well as adjusted net income (loss) which reflects adjustments for certain non-cash expenses such as stock-based compensation, unrealized loss on digital assets, gain on change in fair value of warrant liability, airdrop income, certain debt-related items and depreciation and amortization expense. We believe these non-GAAP measures are helpful in understanding our past performance and are intended to aid in evaluating our potential future results. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to our GAAP results and are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information prepared or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way to view aspects of our operations that, when viewed with our GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. For purposes of this Quarterly Report, (i) “adjusted net income (loss)” and “adjusted operating income (loss)” mean GAAP net income (loss) and operating income (loss), respectively, after adjustment for non-cash equity compensation expense, unrealized loss on digital assets, airdrop income, certain debt-related items and depreciation & amortization expense, and (ii) “net bookings” means new sales contracts executed during the quarter for which we received an initial deposit, net of any adjustments including cancellations and change orders during the quarter.
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Gain on change in fair value of warrant liability
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Our financial results for the periods from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025, and the nine months ended January 31, 2025 are referred to as those of the “Predecessor” period. Our financial results for the period from June 7, 2025, through January 31, 2026 are referred to as those of the “Successor” period. Our results of operations as reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for these periods are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Although U.S. GAAP requires that we report our results for the period from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025 and the period from June 7, 2025 through January 31, 2026 separately, management views our operating results for the nine months ended January 31, 2026 by combining the results of the applicable Predecessor and Successor periods because such presentation provides the most meaningful comparison of our results to prior periods. We believe we cannot adequately benchmark the operating results of the period from June 7, 2025 through January 31, 2026 against any of the previous periods reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) without combining it with the period from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025, and do not believe that reviewing the results of this period in isolation would be useful in identifying trends in or reaching conclusions regarding our overall operating performance. Management believes that the key performance metrics for the Successor period when combined with the Predecessor period provide more meaningful comparisons to other periods and are useful in identifying current business trends. Accordingly, in addition to presenting our results of operations as reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the tables and discussion below also present the combined results for the nine months ended January 31, 2026. The combined results for the nine months ended January 31, 2026, represent the sum of the reported amounts for the Predecessor period from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025 and the Successor period from June 7, 2025 through January 31, 2026. These combined results are not considered to be prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and have not been prepared as pro forma results per applicable regulations. The combined operating results do not reflect the actual results we would have achieved absent our acquisition of Fat Panda and are not necessarily indicative of future results. Accordingly, the results for the combined nine months ended January 31, 2026 (prepared on a non-GAAP basis) and nine months ended January 31, 2025 (prepared on a GAAP basis) may not be comparable.
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We hold a significant portion of our liquid assets in digital assets, which are measured at fair value with changes recognized in earnings. As further described inNote 3 – Digital Assets to our condensed consolidated financial statements, our digital assets consist primarily of BNB.
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We hold a significant portion of our liquid assets in digital assets, which are measured at fair value with changes recognized in earnings, further described in Note 4 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Our liquidity and capital resources are subject to volatility in the market price of BNB and other digital assets. A decline in the market price of BNB or other digital assets would reduce the fair value of our digital assets and could adversely affect our ability to fund operations, invest in growth, or meet obligations as they come due. We manage this risk by maintaining fiat liquidity; however, these measures may not fully mitigate market, custodial or regulatory risks. A 10% decline in the price of BNB as of January 31, 2026, holding all other factors constant, would have resulted in an additional unrealized loss of approximately $40.3 million. Conversely, a 10% increase would have resulted in an additional unrealized gain of approximately $40.3 million. These potential fluctuations significantly exceed the operating income or loss expected from our Retail and Industry segment.
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Our liquidity and capital resources are subject to substantial volatility in the market price of BNB and other digital assets. A decline in the market price of BNB or other digital assets would reduce the fair value of our digital assets and could adversely affect our ability to fund operations, invest in growth, or meet obligations as they come due. We seek to manage this risk by maintaining fiat liquidity; however, these measures may not fully mitigate market, custodial, regulatory, or other risks. A 10.0% increase (decline) in the price of BNB at July 31, 2026, holding all other factors constant, would have resulted in an additional unrealized gain (loss) of approximately $30.2 million. These potential fluctuations significantly exceed the operating income or loss expected from our Retail and Industry segment.
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The Company’s ability to generate liquidity may depend in part on its ability to sell digital assets in the market. If the Company were required to liquidate a significant portion of its BNB holdings to meet liquidity needs, such sales could adversely affect the market price of BNB and reduce the value of the Company’s remaining holdings. Management evaluates the Company’s liquidity requirements on an ongoing basis and may determine to sell or otherwise utilize portions of its digital asset holdings to fund operations, pursue strategic opportunities, or satisfy other capital requirements.
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Although digital assets may be traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, the liquidity of these assets may vary depending on market conditions. Periods of significant volatility or market stress may reduce liquidity, widen bid-ask spreads, and limit our ability to sell digital assets at favorable prices. Our ability to generate liquidity from our digital assets may depend in part on our ability to sell digital assets in the market. If we were required to liquidate a significant portion of our BNB holdings to meet liquidity needs, such sales could adversely affect the market price of BNB and reduce the value of our remaining holdings. Management evaluates the Company's liquidity requirements on an ongoing basis and may determine to sell or otherwise utilize portions of its digital asset holdings to fund operations, pursue strategic opportunities, or satisfy other capital requirements.
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The Company has implemented policies and procedures designed to manage risks associated with holding digital assets. These measures include the use of institutional custodial platforms, internal controls governing the authorization and execution of digital asset transactions, and monitoring of market conditions affecting the Company’s digital asset holdings. Despite these measures, digital assets are subject to risks that differ from traditional financial assets, including cybersecurity risks, technological risks associated with blockchain networks, and the potential for rapid changes in market conditions. The Company continuously evaluates and updates its risk management practices as its digital asset treasury strategy evolves.
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We have implemented policies and procedures designed to manage risks associated with holding digital assets. These measures include the use of institutional custodial platforms, internal controls governing the authorization and execution of digital asset transactions, and monitoring market conditions affecting our digital asset holdings. Despite these measures, digital assets are subject to risks that differ from traditional financial assets, including cybersecurity risks, technological risks associated with blockchain networks, and the potential for rapid changes in market conditions. We continuously evaluate and update our risk management practices as our digital asset treasury strategy evolves.
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Refer toNote 12 – Commitments and Contingenciesof the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, included as part of this Quarterly Report for a discussion of commitments and contingencies.
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See Note 11 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, included as part of this Quarterly Report, for a discussion of commitments and contingencies, including contractual payment obligations.
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Management is aware of several trends and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, including: continued volatility in digital asset markets; evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets and cryptocurrency exchanges; technological developments affecting blockchain networks and decentralized applications; and macroeconomic conditions affecting investor demand for digital assets. These trends may influence the market value and liquidity of BNB and other digital assets and may therefore materially affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
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Management is aware of several trends and uncertainties that may affect our financial condition and results of operations, including: continued volatility in digital asset markets; evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets and cryptocurrency exchanges; technological developments affecting blockchain networks and decentralized applications; and macroeconomic conditions affecting investor demand for digital assets. Trends and uncertainties specific to the Company are described below.
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Gain on change in fair value of warrant liability
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For the Three Months Ended July 31, 2026
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For the Period from June 7, 2025 through July 31, 2025
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For the Period from May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025
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A substantial portion of the Company’s assets consists of digital assets, primarily BNB. Although digital assets may be traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, the liquidity of these assets may vary depending on market conditions. Periods of significant volatility or market stress may reduce liquidity, widen bid-ask spreads, and limit the Company’s ability to sell digital assets at favorable prices.