AmpliTech Group Inc

Business Overview

AmpliTech Group Inc. (“AMPG,” “AmpliTech” or the “Company”), incorporated in 2010 in the state of Nevada, is the parent company of AmpliTech, Inc., and the Company’s divisions, Specialty Microwave, Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, AmpliTech Group MMIC Design Center (“AGMDC”) and AmpliTech Group True G Speed Services (“AGTGSS”).

AmpliTech, Inc. designs, engineers and assembles micro-wave component-based amplifiers that meet individual customer specifications. Our products consist of Radio Frequency (“RF”) amplifiers and related subsystems, operating at multiple frequencies from 50kHz to 44GHz, including low noise amplifiers (“LNA”), medium power amplifiers, cryogenic amplifiers, and custom assembly designs for the global satellite communications, telecom (5G & IoT), space, defense, and quantum computing markets. We also offer non-recurring engineering services on a project-by-project basis, for a predetermined fixed contractual amount, or on a time plus material basis. We have both domestic and international customers in such industries as aerospace, governmental, defense and commercial satellite.

Specialty Microwave designs and manufactures state-of- the-art precision SATCOM microwave components, RF subsystems and specialized electronic assemblies for the military and commercial markets, flexible and rugged waveguides, wave guide adapters and more.

On November 19, 2021, AMPG entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Spectrum Semiconductor Materials Inc. (“SSM”), a globally authorized distributor of integrated circuit (IC) packaging and lids for semiconductor device assembly, prototyping, testing, and production requirements founded in 1990 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, pursuant to which AMPG acquired substantially all of the assets of the Company (the Acquisition). The Acquisition was completed on December 15, 2021.

In 2021, the Company opened AGMDC, a monolithic microwave integrated circuits (“MMIC”) chip design center, in Texas and has started to implement several of its proprietary amplifier designs into MMIC components. MMICs are semiconductor chips used in high-frequency communications applications. MMICs are widely desired for power amplification solutions to service emerging technologies, such as phased array antennas and quantum computing. MMICs carry a smaller footprint enabling them to be incorporated into a broader array of systems while reducing costs. AGMDC designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art signal processing components for satellite and 5G communications networks, defense, space and other commercial applications, allowing the Company to market its products to wider base of customers requiring high technology in smaller packages.

In August 2022, we formed our AGTGSS division to enable “true G speeds” to the industry. AGTGSS’ main function will be to plan and configure 5G radio systems and make them O-RAN compliant. AGTGSS will implement AmpliTech’s low noise amplifier devices in these systems to promote greater coverage, longer range and faster speeds.

Our mission is to patent our proprietary IP and trade secrets that were used in small volume niche markets and expand our capabilities through strategic partnerships, joint ventures, mergers/acquisitions with key industry leaders in the 5G/6G, quantum computing, and cybersecurity markets. We believe this will enable us to scale up our products and revenue by developing full systems and subsystems with our unique technology as a core component, which we expect will position us as a global leader in these rapidly emerging technology sectors and addresses large volume markets as well, such as cellphone handsets, laptops, server networks, and many other applications that improve everyday quality of life.

The Company’s research and development initiative to expand its product line of low noise amplifiers to include its new 5G and wireless infrastructure products, cryogenic amplifiers and MMIC designs is progressing significantly. Our combined engineering and manufacturing resources are expected to complement the development of new subsystems for satellite, wireless, and 5G infrastructures, as well as advanced military and commercial markets.

Our Corporate History and Structure

AmpliTech Group Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 30, 2010. On August 13, 2012, the Company acquired AmpliTech Inc., by issuing 833,750 shares of the Company’s common stock to the shareholders of AmpliTech Inc. in exchange for 100% of the outstanding shares of AmpliTech Inc. (the “Share Exchange”). After the Share Exchange, the selling shareholders owned 60,000 shares of the outstanding 893,750 shares of Company common stock, resulting in a change in control. Accordingly, the transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in which AmpliTech, Inc. was deemed to be the accounting acquirer, and the operations of the Company were consolidated for accounting purposes. The capital balances have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse acquisition.

AmpliTech designs, engineers and assembles microwave component based low noise amplifiers (“LNA”) that meet individual customer specifications. Application of the Company’s proprietary technology results in maximum frequency gain with minimal background noise distortion as required by each customer. The Company has both domestic and international customers in such industries as aerospace, governmental, defense and commercial satellite.

On September 12, 2019, AmpliTech Group Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of Specialty Microwave Corporation, a privately held company based in Ronkonkoma, NY. The purchase included all inventory, orders, customers, property and equipment, and goodwill. Following the closing of the asset purchase, we hired all eight team members of SMW. In connection with the acquisition, the Company began using the trade name “Specialty Microwave”. The total consideration paid was $1,143,633, consisting of $668,633 in cash and a $475,000 promissory note with an interest rate of 6%.

Specialty designs and manufactures passive microwave components and related subsystems that meet individual customer specifications for both domestic and international customers for use in satellite communication ground networks.

On February 17, 2021, AmpliTech Group Inc.’s common stock and warrants commenced trading on NASDAQ under the symbols “AMPG” and “AMPGW,” respectively. A reverse split of the outstanding common stock at a 1-for-20 ratio became effective February 17, 2021, as of 12:01 a.m., Eastern Time. All share amounts have been retroactively re-stated to reflect the reverse split.

On November 19, 2021, AmpliTech Group, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with SSM, pursuant to which AmpliTech would acquire substantially all of the assets of SSM. SSM, located in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA), was a global authorized distributor of IC packaging and lids for semiconductor device assembly, prototyping, testing, and production requirements. The aggregate purchase price for the acquisition was $10,123,276, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments. $665,200 of the aggregate purchase price was paid by the issuance of 188,442 unregistered shares of AmpliTech common stock at the closing of the acquisition. The acquisition was completed on December 15, 2021.

In 2021, the Company opened a MMIC chip design center in Texas and has started to implement several of its proprietary amplifier designs into MMIC components. MMICs are semiconductor chips used in high-frequency communications applications. MMICs are widely desired for power amplification solutions to service emerging technologies, such as phased array antennas and quantum computing. MMICs carry a smaller footprint enabling them to be incorporated into a broader array of systems while reducing costs. AGMDC designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art signal processing components for satellite and 5G communications networks, defense, space and other commercial applications, allowing the Company to market its products to a wider base of customers requiring high technology in smaller packages.

In August 2022, our AGTGSS division was founded to serve and provide complete system integration and ORAN compliant O-RU’s (Radio Units) for telcos, enabling the industry to access ‘True 5G Speeds’. AGTGSS provides Managed Services, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Data Sciences and Telco Cloud Services. AGTGSS will also be providing full installation of Private 5G Networks (P5G) which includes the deployment of AmpliTech Group developed radio units. AGTGSS will implement AmpliTech’s low noise amplifier devices in these systems to promote greater coverage, longer range and faster speeds.

Our Products and Services

Our core AmpliTech Inc. division offers products consisting of connectorized RF amplifiers and related subsystems, operating at frequencies from 50kHz to 44GHz, including low noise amplifiers, medium power amplifiers, cryogenic amplifiers, and custom assembly designs for the aerospace, governmental, defense and commercial satellite markets.

Our fully operational AGMDC division in Texas has successfully transferred our proprietary technology from connectorized products into monolithic microwave integrated circuits, (MMICs) and is offering in chip form, LNA’s, power amplifiers, filters, attenuators, thru lines and has the ability to provide custom design projects. Over 25 new MMIC chip technology products were released during 2023.

In connection with the acquisition of our Specialty Microwave Division (SMW), we began designing and manufacturing passive microwave components and related subsystems that meet individual customer specifications for both domestic and international customers.

Our SSM division is a globally authorized distributor of IC packaging and lids for semiconductor device assembly, prototyping, testing, and production requirement.

Through our AGTGSS division, we are actively developing and currently manufacturing our newest product line of Open Radio Unit For Sub 6GHz expecting full deployments in late 2024. This new phase array product supports 3.4-4.0 GHz and 2.496-2.69 GHz, with 8 x 4 x 2 = 64 Active Phased Array Elements. It is Digital Beam Forming Compliant With O-RAN/Keysight O-DU. This product uses proprietary technology comprised of existing core LNA products as well as MMICs from our AGMDC division in Texas.

Low Noise Amplifiers

Low Noise Amplifiers, or LNAs, are amplifiers used in receivers of almost every type of communication system (Wi-Fi, radar, satellite, base station, cell phone, radio, etc.) to improve signal strength and increase sensitivity and range of receivers.

Medium Power Amplifiers

Medium Power Amplifiers, or MPAs, provide increased output power and gain in transceiver chains to increase signal power and maintain dynamic range and linearity in radars, base-stations, wireless networks, and almost every communication system.

Satellite Access Point Block Downconverter (BDC)

The Specialty Microwave BDC assembly is used as a test device on Satellite Access Point (SAP) antennas located worldwide. The BDC assembly converts a Ka band signal, 17.7 GHz to 19.7 GHz, from the LNAs on either polarization of the antenna to between 950 and 2150 MHz using a high and low band block downconverter.

1:2 Tx Protection Switch Panel Subsystem

The Specialty Microwave 1:2 Tx Protection Switch panel is a logic panel used in satellite communications earth stations. The system mechanism operates waveguide and coaxial switches to operator desired positions.

Desktop/Benchtop and Compact Wideband Power Amplifiers

These products are utilized over a frequency range of .1 to 40 GHz used in SATCOM rack mount systems as well as test equipment used in integrators and manufacturers of various communications systems such as cellular base stations, simulators, and point to point wireless radios.

Waveguide to Coaxial Adapters

These adapters are used in all SATCOM and satellite internet gateway systems from S band to K band, or 2GHz to 50 GHz.

Cryogenic Amplifiers

Our line of cryogenic amplifiers is designed to operate at temperatures as low as 4K that offer much lower noise figures than our standard models. Consuming as little DC power as +0.5V DC@8mA, the light weight, compact housings provide excellent performance while generating very little heat. These amplifiers are very useful for applications that require the absolute minimum amounts of noise injection for the growing market of low temperature applications, such as quantum computing, medical applications, RF imaging, research & development, space communications, accelerators, radiometry and telephony.

Our re-designed cryogenic 4.0 – 8.0 GHz amplifiers for quantum computing have been tested and validated by a third-party laboratory for performance.

Cryogenic and Non-Cryogenic 4g/5g Small Cell Subsystems

These products are utilized in private and public high-speed networks and airline WI-FI systems.

IC Packaging

Integrated circuit (“IC”) packaging is the case or enclosure that contains the semiconductor device, protecting it from corrosion or physical damage. The IC packaging also supports the electrical contacts, which connect the semiconductor device to a circuit board. IC packaging often gets sealed with lids, which creates an airtight seal to prevent contaminants, particles, liquids, or gases from entering the packaging to ensure the proper operation of the device. The Company offers multiple IC packaging and lids product lines according to desired product specifications, device performance, dimensions, resistances, and tolerances.

PHEMT MMIC Technology LNA’s

AmpliTech’s new line of low noise amplifiers introduces high performance, high reliability MMIC-based designs. These new products will cover widely used standard frequency ranges in the 2.0 – 4 GHz, 4.0 – 8.00 GHz and 2-18 GHz offering unparalleled low noise figure and featuring its proprietary low noise MMIC technology by our AGMDC Division.

Coaxial In-Line Low Noise Amplifiers

A new product line of competitively priced low noise amplifiers, featuring AmpliTech’s MMIC Technology from our AGMDC Division. These amplifiers offer a very competitive gain performance, exceptional low noise figures, and DC bias through the RF output. These coaxial in-line LNA’s can be used for a wide range of design applications and are suitable for Military and Commercial applications when cost considerations are paramount. Their compact design and outstanding electrical performance make them an indispensable asset in RF design and experimentation.

Coaxial In-Line Band Pass Filters

These bandpass filters cover industry standard frequency ranges, I.e., 17.52-21.45 GHz with 50Ω matched DC blocked RF ports. These products can be used for a wide range of design applications and are suitable for military and commercial applications when cost considerations are paramount. They are also covered by our standard 3-year warranty. Their compact design and outstanding electrical performance make them an indispensable asset in RF design and experimentation.

Ka Band LNB (Low-Noise Block Down Converter Unit)

Featuring its proprietary AmpliTech LNA low noise technology, this Ka Band LNB was designed for superior performance in small sats, LEO, MEO, GEO and portable or fixed Ka-Band teleport applications.

Directional Couplers

AmpliTech’s new line of directional couplers presents a high-performance solution in signal splitting and monitoring technology. Designed with precision and engineered for high performance, these couplers provide accurate power division while maintaining signal integrity. With a wide range of coupling ratios and frequency options, these directional couplers are ideal for a variety of applications, including telecommunications, radar systems, and aerospace technology.

Power Dividers

Our power dividers stand as a testament to AmpliTech’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions through a strategic research and development business plan. Built to handle high-power RF signals, these dividers ensure minimal signal loss during distribution. Whether for in-building wireless systems or distributed antenna systems, these power dividers offer unparalleled efficiency and signal fidelity, making them an essential choice for RF engineers and system integrators.

Quadrature Hybrid 90-degree Couplers

Quadrature hybrid 90-degree coupler components pave the way for seamless integration in phase-critical applications. These hybrids excel in creating two signals with precisely controlled phase separation, making them indispensable for quadrature modulators, demodulators, and phase shifters. Their compact design and outstanding electrical performance make them an indispensable asset in RF design and experimentation.

5G Network in a Box (NIB**)**

This single box is essentially a “plug-n-play” solution for P5G and local carriers and is another innovative product from our AGTGSS division. A 5G NIB offers several benefits to customers, including rapid deployment, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, localized high-speed connectivity, enhanced security, and interoperability.

Massive MIMO, 64T64R ORAN, CAT B Radio Network

The Massive MIMO, 64T64R ORAN, CAT B Radio Network is expected to become the company’s flagship product. With 16 Layers DL/ 8 Layers UL, CSI-RS and SRS beamforming capabilities and beam steering technology, this radio provides true 5G speeds with improved signal strength, enhanced coverage, increased user capacity and adheres to the ORAN specifications promoting openness and interoperability in radio access networks.

Our Technology

Our products are supported by hybrid design topologies that create highly linear RF products that amplify and transform signals with minimal addition of noise, achieving high Signal to Noise Ratio (“SNR”) and increased receiver sensitivity and range, at a low cost and low power consumption. Our hybrid design topologies include:

We believe the discrete topology that we utilize provides various advantages:

Research and Development

To date, our research and development activities have primarily been conducted on new product designs to the extent as requested by the customers. The cost of our research and development activities is incorporated into the unit selling prices and, as such, is borne directly by the customers. In addition to the research and development for our customers, we invest in research and development for new products on emerging technologies such as 5G/6G, cryogenic, cybersecurity, MMICs, IoT and wireless products for the future. Research and development costs for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $2,341,845 and $1,024,127, respectively.

Industry and Competition

Market Overview

We operate our business in the industry of high-power RF semiconductors. We believe that the RF semiconductor industry has the following features:

High demand for complex, next-generation wireless signal processing applications.

Growing opportunity for advanced RF subsystems, modules and components.

Complements original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, design, and manufacturing capabilities.

Current and Future Target Markets.

Competition

We face competition in the amplifier industry from many established players. Some of our competitors have longer operating histories and significantly greater financial, research and development, marketing and other resources than us. As a result, some of these competitors can devote greater resources to the development, promotion, sale and support of their products. These competitors may also provide discounted pricing on their products to gain market share. In addition, consolidation in the amplifier industry could intensify the competitive pressures that we face. Many of our existing and potential competitors may be better positioned than we are to acquire other companies, technologies or products. We compete based on technology, cost, and design flexibility.

Our ability to compete successfully depends on numerous factors, including our ability to:

We cannot assure you that our solutions will compete favorably or that we will be successful in the face of increasing competition from new products and enhancements introduced by our existing competitors or new companies entering our market. In addition, we cannot assure you that our competitors do not have or will not develop processes or product designs that currently or in the future will enable them to produce competitive products at lower costs than ours.

Our Strategy

Our objective is to become a premier designer, manufacturer and distributor of high quality and state-of-the-art cryogenic microwave amplifiers, RF designs and applications for wireless networks and the future of wireless communication with true 5G performance of or close to 1Gbs per second. Key elements of our strategy include the following:

Manufacturing and Distribution

On April 1, 2022, we relocated our manufacturing facility and corporate office to Hauppauge, New York, while maintaining our distribution center in San Jose, California, and our MMIC design center in Plano, Texas. Our manufacturing process in Hauppauge involves the assembly of numerous individual components and precise fine-tuning by production technicians. Our new manufacturing facility more than triples our capacity and still has room for expansion. With our already established supply chain, internal capacity and local contract manufacturing sources, we expect to have sufficient capacity to process small and large size orders (thousand + units per month).

We rely on our sales representatives to channel our products throughout the Americas as well as to countries in Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.

On April 1, 2023, the Company announced its partnership with NGK Electronic Devices, to become their US distributor for NGK’s state-of-the-art RF Microwave products. This partnership marks NGK’s first distribution agreement with a US partner, presenting a significant opportunity for both parties. NGK Electronic Devices, based in Japan, is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of ceramic semiconductor packages. These advanced products play a crucial role in the semiconductor packaging industry, addressing key concerns such as heat management and electrical insulation. AmpliTech’s semiconductor distribution division, Spectrum Semiconductor, will leverage its extensive distribution network and expertise to ensure that NGK’s RF Microwave Packages product line is readily available to customers across the United States, further expanding NGK’s global presence.

The Company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B certified for the Distribution of Semiconductor Materials for the Assembly Phase of Integrated Circuit Manufacturing, as well as in compliance with the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (“CMRT”), the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (“RoHS”) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (“REACH”) directives, as well as registered with the U.S. Government’s System for Award Management (“SAM”).

Raw Materials

We purchase a variety of raw materials, primarily consisting of high temperature alloy sheet metal and castings, forgings, pre-plated metals and electrical components from various vendors. The materials used by our operations are generally available from several sources and in sufficient quantities to meet current requirements subject to normal lead times. However, recent cost inflation and potential supply chain disruptions may lead to higher material costs in fiscal 2024. Additionally, we are subject to rules promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regarding the use of certain materials (tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten), known as conflict minerals, which are mined from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries. These rules may impose additional costs and may introduce new risks related to our ability to verify the origin of any conflict minerals used in our products.

Suppliers

Our material consists of purchased component parts used in our assembly process or distributed. The following table describes supplier concentration based upon the percentage of materials purchased from each supplier for 2023:

Marketing

We employ an aggressive and focused approach to market our products, at various venues including trade shows, strategic alliances, websites and trade magazines. We target specific types of customers such as system integrators, defense contractors, cellular and wireless service providers but it should be noted that we are also focused on expanding our customer base to include users of consumer applications and products. We continue our online and print ads as well as our virtual meetings and conferences.

In February 2018, the Company entered into an advisory agreement with Sunbiz Holding Corp to promote market awareness in Asia and the Middle East. The advisory agreement had been extended for an additional two years ending in 2022.

Trade Shows

We attend trade shows such as IMS (International Microwave Symposium), European Microwave Symposium, MWC (Mobile World Congress) and the Satellite Show in Washington D.C. We also sponsor some trade shows to gain recognition and presence.

Strategic Alliances

We explore opportunities with global OEMs by seeking out strategic alliances that improve sales and presence in the marketplace and expand our product line and capabilities, thereby broadening our customer base.

Website

We maintain a dynamic website to capture more business via worldwide customer searches for our products on the internet. Our website has also been updated to include an e-commerce dashboard with access to purchase our products. Our website is available at www.amplitechgroup.com.

Trade Magazines

We advertise our products in Microwave Product Digest and Microwave Journal.

Customers

We serve a diverse customer base located primarily in the United States, Europe and South Asia, in the aerospace, governmental defense, commercial satellite and wireless industries. Some of our customers include Viasat, L3 Harris Technologies, CPI, Lockheed Martin, Microsemi, Cett Technology and Universal Enterprise. As of December 31, 2023, there was one customer that accounted for 8.45% of our total revenue. We have both direct and indirect relationships with these customers domestically and abroad via exclusive and non-exclusive sales representatives.

Government Regulation

We are subject to the local, state and national laws and regulations of the jurisdictions where we operate that affect companies generally, including laws and regulations around commerce, intellectual property, trade, health and safety, commerce and contracts, privacy and communications, consumer protection, web services, tax, and state corporate laws and securities laws; and specifically those conducting business of electronics, many of which are still evolving and could be interpreted in ways that could harm our business. Existing and future laws and regulations may impede our growth. These regulations and laws may change over time. Unfavorable regulations and laws could diminish the demand for our products and services and increase our cost of doing business.

In addition, our operations are subject to extensive, and frequently changing, federal, state and local environmental laws and substantial related regulation by government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency. Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose requirements that regulate the operation, handling, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials; protect the health and safety of workers; and require us to obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with our operations. This extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens and risks on us. Notwithstanding these burdens, we believe that we are in material compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations governing our operations.

There has been no material adverse effect to our consolidated financial statements nor competitive positions because of these government and environmental regulations.

Intellectual Property

We regard domain names, tradenames, customer relationships, trade secrets, proprietary technologies and similar intellectual property important to our success.

We rely on contractual restrictions to protect our proprietary rights in products and services. It is our policy to enter into confidentiality and invention assignment agreements with our employees and contractors as well as nondisclosure agreements with our suppliers and strategic partners to limit access to and disclosure of our proprietary information. We cannot assure you that these contractual arrangements or the other steps taken by us to protect our intellectual property will prove enough to prevent misappropriation of our technology or to deter independent third-party development of similar technologies. We plan to use the information obtained from the IP story to file additional patents relating to our intellectual property and trade secrets.

Employees

As of March 13, 2023, we have forty-six (46) full time employees. From time to time, we may hire additional workers on a contract basis as the need arises.