MOBIX LABS, INC

Previous wording

Based in Irvine, California, we are a fabless semiconductor company developing disruptive wireless mmWave 5G and C-Band wireless solutions and delivering connectivity and electromagnetic filtering products for next generation communications systems supporting the aerospace, military, defense, medical and other markets requiring high reliability (“HiRel”) and HiRel products. To enhance our product portfolio, we also intend to pursue acquisitions of companies with existing revenue which can be scaled, and which possess technologies that accelerate the speed, accessibility, and efficiency of disruptive or more efficient communications solutions, and which will also allow us to expand into strategically aligned industries. Our wireless mmWave 5G integrated circuits currently in development are designed to deliver significant advantages in performance, efficiency, size, and cost. Our True Xero active optical cables (“AOCs”), which have been in production for several years and were acquired in the Cosemi acquisition, are designed to meet customer needs for high-quality active optical cable solutions at an affordable price. Our interconnect products, which were acquired in the EMI Solutions, Inc. (“EMI Solutions”) acquisition, are designed for, and are currently used in aerospace, military, defense and medical applications. Our wireless systems solutions, which we acquired in the RaGE Systems, Inc. (“RaGE Systems”) acquisition, include products for 5G communications, mmWave imaging, and software defined radio targeting the commercial, industrial, and defense and aerospace sectors. These innovative technologies are designed for large and rapidly growing markets where there is increasing demand for higher performance communication and filtering systems which utilize an expanding mix of both wireless and connectivity technologies.

Current wording

Based in Irvine, California, Mobix Labs designs, develops and sells components and systems for advanced wireless and wired connectivity, radio frequency (“RF”), switching and electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) filtering technologies. Our solutions are used in the consumer commercial, industrial, automotive, medical, aerospace, defense and other markets. To enhance our product portfolio, we also intend to pursue acquisitions of companies with existing revenue which can be scaled, and which possess technologies that accelerate the speed, accessibility, and efficiency of disruptive or more efficient communications solutions, and which will also allow us to expand into strategically aligned industries. Our wireless systems solutions include products for advanced RF and millimeter wave (“mmWave”) 5G communications, mmWave imaging, software defined radio and custom RF integrated circuits (“ICs”) targeting the commercial, industrial, and defense and aerospace sectors. Our interconnect products, including EMI filter inserts and filtered and non-filtered connectors, are designed for and are currently used in aerospace, military, defense and medical applications. Our True Xero active optical cables (“AOCs”) are designed to meet customer needs for high-quality active optical cable solutions at an affordable price. These innovative technologies are designed for large and rapidly growing markets where there is increasing demand for higher performance communication and filtering systems which utilize an expanding mix of both wireless and connectivity technologies.

Previous wording

We were founded with the goal of simplifying the development and maximizing the performance of wireless mmWave wireless 5G products by designing and developing high performance, cost-effective, and ultra-compact semiconductor components and solutions used for signal processing applications in wireless products. Since our inception, our corporate strategy has evolved to encompass the pursuit of acquisitions in diverse industry sectors, including aerospace, military, defense, medical and HiRel technology, as part of our commitment to enhancing communication services. We have developed and/or acquired an extensive intellectual property portfolio comprised of patents and trade secrets that are critical to commercializing our communication products and communications technologies. In leveraging our proprietary technology, we aim to scale the growth of our revenue for our integrated circuits and components by serving large and rapidly growing markets where we believe there are increasing demands for higher performance communication technologies, including both wireless and connectivity systems. We are actively pursuing customer engagements with manufacturers of wireless communications, aerospace, military, defense, medical and HiRel products.

Current wording

We were founded with the goal of simplifying the development and maximizing the performance of wireless mmWave 5G products by designing and developing high performance, cost-effective and ultra-compact semiconductor components and solutions used for signal processing applications in wireless products. Since our inception, our corporate strategy has evolved to encompass the pursuit of acquisitions in diverse industry sectors, including aerospace, military, defense, medical and high reliability (“HiRel”) technology, as part of our commitment to enhancing communication services. We have developed and/or acquired an extensive intellectual property (“IP”) portfolio comprised of patents and trade secrets that are critical to commercializing our communication products and communications technologies. In leveraging our proprietary technology, we aim to scale the growth of revenue for our products by serving large and rapidly growing markets where we believe there are increasing demands for higher performance communication technologies, including both wireless and wired connectivity systems. We are actively pursuing customer engagements with manufacturers of wireless communications, aerospace, military, defense, medical and HiRel products.

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In 2021, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets including intellectual property of Cosemi, an Irvine, California-based global supplier of high-speed connectivity solutions. Cosemi’s intellectual property portfolio included a broad range of AOCs and optical engines that deliver optimal connectivity to a wide range of applications, including home entertainment, gaming, augmented reality and virtual reality, video conferencing, medical, mobile devices and monitors, among others. The acquisition of Cosemi built the foundation for our current connectivity business. We believe the patented cable technology and AOC optical chip solutions from Cosemi along with our innovative wireless semiconductor technologies provide more opportunities in the wireless C-Band and mmWave 5G market as the need for faster, more reliable data transmission becomes ever more apparent, whether it is for the data center, infrastructure, home entertainment or consumer electronics market.

Current wording

In 2021, we completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets including IP of Cosemi Technologies, Inc. (“Cosemi”), an Irvine, California-based global supplier of high-speed connectivity solutions. The acquired products and IP included a broad range of AOCs and optical engines that deliver optimal connectivity to a wide range of applications—including home entertainment, gaming, augmented reality and virtual reality, video conferencing, medical, mobile devices and monitors—and built the foundation for our current connectivity business. We believe the patented cable technology and AOC optical chip solutions from Cosemi along with our innovative wireless semiconductor technologies provide more opportunities in the wireless C-Band and mmWave 5G market as the need for faster, more reliable data transmission becomes ever more apparent, whether it is for the data center, infrastructure, home entertainment or consumer electronics market.

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On July 22, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with an institutional accredited investor in connection with a private placement (the “Private Placement”). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, on July 24, 2024, we issued an unregistered pre-funded warrant (the “Pre-Funded Warrant”) to purchase up to 2,877,698 unregistered shares of our Class A Common Stock. We also issued unregistered warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,755,396 shares of our Class A Common Stock (“PIPE Common Warrants”). We received gross proceeds from the Private Placement of $4,000, before payment of fees and expenses to the placement agent of $405.

Current wording

On July 22, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with an institutional accredited investor in connection with a private placement (the “Private Placement”). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, on July 24, 2024, we issued an unregistered pre-funded warrant (the “Pre-Funded Warrant”) to purchase up to 2,877,698 unregistered shares of our Class A Common Stock. We also issued unregistered warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,755,396 shares of our Class A Common Stock (“PIPE Common Warrants”). We received gross proceeds from the Private Placement of $4,000, before payment of fees and expenses to the placement agent of $415. In August 2024, the investor exercised the Pre-Funded Warrant in full, for net cash proceeds to us of $3.

Previous wording

The PIPE Common Warrants are comprised of Series A warrants to purchase up to 2,877,698 shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Series A Warrants”) and Series B warrants to purchase up to 2,877,698 shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Series B Warrants”). The PIPE Common Warrants have an exercise price of $1.39 per share and are exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares of Class A Common Stock upon exercise of the PIPE Common Warrants. The Series A Warrants will expire five years from the date of such stockholder approval and the Series B warrants will expire twelve months from the date of stockholder approval.

Current wording

The PIPE Common Warrants are comprised of Series A warrants to purchase up to 2,877,698 shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Series A Warrants”) and Series B warrants to purchase up to 2,877,698 shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Series B Warrants”). The PIPE Common Warrants have an exercise price of $1.39 per share and are exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares of Class A Common Stock upon exercise of the PIPE Common Warrants, which was obtained on January 3, 2025. The Series A Warrants will expire on January 3, 2030 and the Series B warrants will expire on January 3, 2026.

Previous wording

In connection with the Private Placement, we paid the placement agent fees and expenses of $405 and issued the placement agent warrants to purchase an aggregate of 201,439 shares of our Class A Common Stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price of $1.7375 per share, are exercisable upon stockholder approval and will expire five years thereafter. Moreover, upon any exercise for cash of the PIPE Common Warrants, we are obligated to pay the placement agent cash fees aggregating 8% of the gross exercise price and issue to the placement agent warrants to purchase a number of shares of our Common Stock equal to 7.0% of the aggregate number of such shares of our common stock underlying the PIPE Common Warrants.

Current wording

In connection with the Private Placement, we paid the placement agent fees and expenses of $415 and issued the placement agent warrants to purchase an aggregate of 201,439 shares of our Class A Common Stock (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants have an exercise price of $1.7375 per share, became exercisable upon stockholder approval on January 3, 2025 and will expire on January 3, 2030. Moreover, upon any exercise for cash of the PIPE Common Warrants, we are obligated to pay the placement agent cash fees aggregating 8% of the gross exercise price and issue to the placement agent warrants to purchase a number of shares of our Common Stock equal to 7.0% of the aggregate number of such shares of our common stock underlying the PIPE Common Warrants.

Previous wording

We also entered into a registration rights agreement which requires that we prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission one or more registration statements to register for resale the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the PIPE Common Warrants, the Pre-Funded Warrants and the Placement Agent Warrants. Moreover, pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, we agreed that, for a period from the date of the Securities Purchase Agreement until 90 days after the effectiveness of the registration statement we will not issue, enter into an agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of our common stock or common stock equivalents or file any registration statement or supplement thereto, subject to certain exceptions.

Current wording

We also entered into a registration rights agreement and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statements to register for resale the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the PIPE Common Warrants, the Pre-Funded Warrants and the Placement Agent Warrants, which became effective on August 28, 2024.

Previous wording

On May 21, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of RaGE Systems. RaGE Systems designs, develops and manufactures wireless systems solutions, including products for 5G communications, mmWave imaging, and software defined radio targeting the commercial, industrial, and defense and aerospace sectors.

Current wording

On May 21, 2024, we completed the previously announced acquisition of RaGE Systems. RaGE Systems designs, develops and manufactures wireless systems solutions, including products for 5G communications, mmWave imaging, and software defined radio targeting the commercial, industrial, and defense and aerospace sectors. We believe the acquisition of RaGE Systems expands our expertise in wireless communications and will allow us to deliver solutions that address a wider variety of applications and markets.

Previous wording

Aggregate consideration for the acquisition of RaGE Systems consisted of 3,214,045 shares of our Class A Common Stock (“Class A Common Stock”), having a fair value of $7,682 at the closing date, and $2,000 in cash, of which $200 was payable on the closing date; $1,000 will be payable on November 15, 2024 and $800 will be payable on April 15, 2025. We also entered into employment agreements with each of the RaGE Systems stockholders. The RaGE Systems stockholders will also be entitled to receive possible earn-out payments of up to $8,000 over eight fiscal quarters, payable in a combination of cash and shares of our Class A Common Stock, based upon the satisfaction of certain financial metrics and continued employment with us. The RaGE Systems business combination agreement also provides the RaGE Systems stockholders with “piggy-back” registration rights, subject to certain requirements and customary conditions.

Current wording

Aggregate consideration for the acquisition of RaGE Systems consisted of 3,214,045 shares of our Class A Common Stock, having a fair value of $7,682 at the closing date, and $2,000 in cash. We also entered into employment agreements with each of the RaGE Systems stockholders. The RaGE Systems stockholders will also be entitled to receive possible earn-out payments of up to $8,000 over eight fiscal quarters, payable in a combination of cash and shares of our Class A Common Stock, based upon the satisfaction of certain financial metrics and continued employment with us. The RaGE Systems business combination agreement also provides the RaGE Systems stockholders with “piggy-back” registration rights, subject to certain requirements and customary conditions.

Previous wording

On December 18, 2023, we completed the acquisition of EMI Solutions when we acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of EMI Solutions. EMI Solutions is a manufacturer of interconnect products, including electromagnetic interference filtering products for aerospace, military, defense and medical applications. We expect the acquisition of EMI Solutions to complement our existing product offerings, expand our customer base and allow us to deliver solutions that address a wider variety of applications and markets. Consideration for the acquisition of EMI Solutions consisted of 964,912 shares of Legacy Mobix common stock and $2,200 in cash. We valued the common stock at $8,856, based on the fair value of the Legacy Mobix common stock at the time of the acquisition. Additional details of our accounting for our acquisition of EMI Solutions are included in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

Current wording

On December 18, 2023, we completed the acquisition of EMI Solutions when we acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of EMI Solutions. EMI Solutions is a manufacturer of interconnect products, including electromagnetic interference filtering products for aerospace, military, defense and medical applications. We believe the acquisition of EMI Solutions complements our existing product offerings, expanded our customer base and allows us to deliver solutions that address a wider variety of applications and markets. Consideration for the acquisition of EMI Solutions consisted of 964,912 shares of Legacy Mobix common stock and $2,200 in cash. We valued the common stock at $8,856, based on the fair value of the Legacy Mobix common stock at the time of the acquisition.

Previous wording

During the nine months ended June 30, 2024, we had additional financing activity, principally consisting of the issuance of promissory notes, convertible notes and Legacy Mobix common stock. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” below, and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we had additional financing activity, consisting of the issuance of a note payable, an agreement for the sale and purchase of future receipts and the sale of shares of our Class A Common Stock. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” below, and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further details.

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Comparison of the Three Months and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023

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We derive our net revenue primarily from product sales to equipment manufacturers. We recognize product revenue when we satisfy performance obligations under the terms of our contracts and upon transfer of control when title transfers (either upon shipment to or receipt by the customer, as determined by the contractual shipping terms of the contract), net of accruals for estimated sales returns and allowances (which were not material for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023). Sales and other taxes we collect, if any, are excluded from net revenue. Our net revenue fluctuates based on a variety of factors, including the timing of the receipt of orders from our customers, product mix, competitor price offerings, global economic conditions, and other factors.

Current wording

We derive our net revenue primarily from product sales to equipment manufacturers. We recognize product revenue when we satisfy performance obligations under the terms of our contracts and upon transfer of control when title transfers (either upon shipment to or receipt by the customer, as determined by the contractual shipping terms of the contract), net of accruals for estimated sales returns and allowances (which were not material for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023). Sales and other taxes we collect, if any, are excluded from net revenue. We account for all shipping and handling as fulfillment activities and we recognize shipping revenue and any related costs concurrently with the related product revenues. Our net revenue fluctuates based on a variety of factors, including the timing of the receipt of orders from our customers, product mix, competition, global economic conditions, and other factors.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended June 30, 2024 our net revenue was $3,488 compared to $791 for the nine months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $2,697 or 341%. The increase principally reflects the addition of sales of interconnect products, which we acquired in our December 2023 acquisition of EMI Solutions, and wireless systems solutions, which we acquired in our May 2024 acquisition of RaGE Systems.

Current wording

Our net revenue was $3,169 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $285 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $2,884 or 1,012%. The increase principally reflects the addition of sales of our interconnect products, which we acquired in our December 2023 acquisition of EMI Solutions, and wireless systems solutions, which we acquired in our May 2024 acquisition of RaGE Systems.

Previous wording

Cost of revenue includes costs of materials, contract manufacturing services for the assembly, testing and shipping products, inbound freight, amortization of acquired developed technology, inventory obsolescence charges and other product-related costs. Cost of revenue also includes employee compensation and benefits (including stock-based compensation) of employees engaged in the engineering services or the sourcing of products, facility costs and depreciation.

Current wording

Cost of revenue includes costs of materials, contract manufacturing services for the assembly, testing and shipping products, inbound freight, amortization of acquired developed technology, inventory obsolescence charges and other product-related costs. Cost of revenue also includes employee compensation and benefits (including stock-based compensation) of employees engaged in engineering services or the manufacture or sourcing of products, facility costs and depreciation.

Previous wording

Cost of revenue was $2,608 for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1,188 for the nine months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $1,420 or 120%. The change principally reflects the addition of sales of our interconnect products and wireless systems solutions as discussed above.

Current wording

Cost of revenue was $1,482 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $329 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $1,153 or 350%. The change principally reflects the addition of sales of our interconnect products and wireless systems solutions as discussed above.

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Research and development expenses were $1,369 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $3,159 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $1,790 or 57%. The decrease principally reflects lower employee compensation and benefits, lower costs for outside services and lower stock-based compensation expense resulting from the cost reduction actions we initiated during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. These decreases were partly offset by the addition of research and development expenses of the businesses we acquired during fiscal year 2024.

Current wording

Research and development expenses were $611 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1,562 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $951 or 61%. The decrease principally reflects lower employee compensation and benefits, lower costs for outside services and lower stock-based compensation expense resulting from the cost reduction actions we initiated during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. These decreases were partly offset by the addition of research and development expenses of the businesses we acquired during fiscal year 2024.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $31,731 for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $21,198 for the nine months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $10,533 or 50%. The increase principally reflects higher stock-based compensation expense and increased costs for outside services and insurance. The increase also reflects the addition of selling, general and administrative expenses of the businesses we acquired during fiscal 2024 and an $897 charge for estimated amounts payable under the RaGE Earn-out in connection with our acquisition of RaGE Systems. The increase in stock-based compensation expense principally related to certain awards whose vesting is contingent on both the completion of the Merger and the satisfaction of a service condition. Prior to the Merger, we did not recognize any expense for these awards because completion of the Merger and vesting of the awards was not probable. Upon completion of the Merger, we concluded that the vesting of these awards was probable, and we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $17,361 for the portion of the service period that had elapsed from the date of the awards through June 30, 2024. This charge was partly offset by a $2,242 reduction of stock-based compensation expense we recognized in connection with the modification of a portion of these RSUs in connection with a separation of employment. We expect to recognize the remaining $30,141 cost of these awards ratably over the period through their vesting dates, which extend to December 2027.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $15,706 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $15,663 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $43. The change reflects a $1,646 charge for estimated amounts payable under the RaGE Earn-out in connection with our acquisition of RaGE Systems, the addition of selling, general and administrative expenses of the businesses we acquired during fiscal 2024, higher insurance costs and higher amortization of intangible assets. These increases were largely offset by lower stock-based compensation expense. Stock based-compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 included the impact of certain awards whose vesting is contingent on both the completion of the Merger and the satisfaction of a service condition. Upon completion of the Merger, we recognized a “catch-up” of stock-based compensation expense of $10,858 for the portion of the service period that had elapsed from the date of the awards through December 31, 2023. During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we recognized additional stock-based compensation expense of $6,917 resulting from the acceleration of certain stock-based compensation awards.

Previous wording

Interest expense was $127 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $309 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $182 or 59%. The decrease principally reflects higher costs in the three months ended June 30, 2023 for the value of warrants to purchase shares of our common stock that we issued in connection with borrowings.

Current wording

Interest expense was $211 for the three months ended December 31, 2024 compared to $857 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $646 or 75%. The decrease principally reflects higher costs in the three months ended December 31, 2023 for the value of warrants to purchase shares of our common stock that we issued in connection with borrowings.

Previous wording

We estimated the fair value of the earnout liability as of the Closing of the Merger at $33,559. As of June 30, 2024, none of the conditions for the issuance of any earnout shares had been achieved and we adjusted the carrying amount of the earnout liability to its estimated fair value of $2,960. As a result of the decrease in the liability subsequent to the Closing, we recognized non-cash gains of $661 and $30,599, respectively, for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in the estimated fair value of the earnout liability was principally due to the decrease in price of our Class A Common Stock between the Closing and June 30, 2024.

Current wording

We estimated the fair value of the earnout liability as of the Closing of the Merger at $33,559. As of December 31, 2024, none of the conditions for the issuance of any earnout shares had been achieved and we adjusted the carrying amount of the earnout liability to its estimated fair value of $3,620. As a result of changes in the estimated fair value of the liability, we recognized non-cash gains (losses) of $(1,940) and $24,764, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The changes in the estimated fair value of the earnout liability are principally due to changes in price of our Class A Common Stock during the respective periods.

Previous wording

The fair value of the earnout liability is based on a number of factors, including changes in the market price of our Class A Common Stock. We have experienced significant fluctuations in the market price of our Class A Common Stock in the period subsequent to the Closing, and may experience significant fluctuations in the future. Such price fluctuations will increase or decrease the value of the earnout liability, and we may be required to recognize additional losses or gains in our statements of operations and comprehensive loss, the amounts of which may be substantial.

Current wording

The fair value of the earnout liability is based on a number of factors, including changes in the market price of our Class A Common Stock. We have experienced significant fluctuations in the market price of our Class A Common Stock, and may experience significant fluctuations in the future. Such price fluctuations will increase or decrease the value of the earnout liability, and we may be required to recognize additional losses or gains in our statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), the amounts of which may be substantial.

Previous wording

In connection with the Merger, we agreed to issue additional shares of our Class A Common Stock to the holders of 2,454,737 shares of our Class A Common Stock in the event that the volume-weighted average price per share of our Class A Common Stock during a specified period is less than $10.00 per share. In such a case, we would be obligated to issue up to 1,052,030 additional shares of our Class A Common Stock. We account for the make-whole shares as liability-classified instruments because the events that determine the number of make-whole shares we will be obligated to issue are not solely indexed to our common stock and we remeasure the PIPE make-whole liability to its estimated fair value at the end of each reporting period. Additional information relating to the PIPE make-whole liability can be found in Note 3 of the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

Current wording

In connection with the Merger, we agreed to issue additional shares of our Class A Common Stock to the holders of 2,454,737 shares of our Class A Common Stock in the event that the volume-weighted average price per share of our Class A Common Stock in the event that the VWAP per share of the Class A Common Stock during a specified adjustment period is less than $10.00 per share. The specified adjustment period ended on August 30, 2024 and the Company issued 1,052,029 shares of its Class A Common Stock in settlement of the liability for the Make-Whole Shares.

Previous wording

We account for the make-whole shares as liability-classified instruments because the events that determine the number of make-whole shares we will be obligated to issue are not solely indexed to our common stock and we remeasure the PIPE make-whole liability to its estimated fair value at the end of each reporting period.

Current wording

We accounted for the Make-Whole Shares as liability-classified instruments because the events that determined the number of Make-Whole Shares issuable included events that were not solely indexed to our common stock. At the time of Closing, we estimated the aggregate fair value of the liability for the Make-Whole Shares using a Monte Carlo simulation model and recorded a liability of $2,071. As a result of subsequent changes in the fair value of the liability, we recorded a non-cash loss of $2,904 for the three months ended December 31, 2023, which is included in “Change in fair value of PIPE make-whole liability” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Previous wording

For the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2023, we did not recognize any tax benefit related to our pretax book losses of $10,004 and $32,536, respectively, because we did not expect that the deferred tax asset arising from our net operating losses would be realized in the future.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, our provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from an amount calculated based on statutory tax rates principally due to our recording a valuation allowance against the net operating losses we generated during the period because we did not expect that the deferred tax asset arising from our pretax book loss of $19,841 would be realized in the future.

Previous wording

For the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized an income tax benefit of $1,505 and $2,801, respectively. In connection with our acquisitions of EMI Solutions and RaGE Systems, we recognized additional deferred tax liabilities of $3,078 associated with acquired intangible assets. Based on the availability of these tax attributes, we determined that we expect to realize a greater portion of our existing deferred tax assets and for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2024 we recognized income tax benefits of $1,507 and $2,803, respectively, principally resulting from reductions of the valuation allowance previously recorded against our deferred tax assets.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an income tax benefit of $1,280. In connection with our acquisitions of EMI Solutions, we recognized additional deferred tax liabilities of $1,084 associated with acquired intangible assets. Based on the availability of these tax attributes, we determined that we expect to realize a greater portion of our existing deferred tax assets and for the three months ended December 31, 2023 we recognized an income tax benefit of $1,280, principally resulting from reductions of the valuation allowance previously recorded against our deferred tax assets.

Previous wording

We have incurred operating losses and negative cash flows, primarily as a result of our ongoing investment in product development. We expect to continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows from operations associated with research and development expenses, selling, general, and administrative expenses and capital expenditures necessary to expand our operations, product offerings, and customer base with the ultimate goals of growing our business and achieving profitability in the future.

Current wording

We have incurred operating losses and negative cash flows as a result of our ongoing investment in product development and other operating expenses we incur. We expect to continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows from operations associated with research and development expenses, selling, general, and administrative expenses and capital expenditures necessary to expand our operations, product offerings, and customer base with the ultimate goals of growing our business and achieving profitability in the future.

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The following table summarizes our unaudited condensed consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table summarizes our unaudited condensed consolidated cash flows for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

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For the nine months ended June 30, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $13,066, which included the impact of our net loss of $32,536, partly offset by net non-cash charges of $16,722 and net decreases in working capital items of $2,748. The net non-cash charges principally consisted of the $14,387 of stock-based compensation expense for stock options and restricted stock units, $819 of expense for the issuance of warrants in connection with borrowings, a $528 loss on the change in the fair value of the SAFEs and $968 of depreciation and amortization expense. The net working capital decrease principally consists of an increase in accrued expenses.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $930, which included the impact of our net loss of $19,839, offset by net non-cash charges of $15,520 and net decreases in working capital items of $3,389. The net non-cash charges principally consisted of stock-based compensation expense of $9,802 for stock options and restricted stock units, losses of $2,658 from the change in fair value of warrants, a $1,940 loss on the change in fair value of the earnout liability and $594 of depreciation and amortization expense. The net working capital decrease principally consisted of an increase in accrued expenses together with decreases in accounts receivable and inventory.

Previous wording

For the nine months ended June 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $14,767, which included the impact of our net loss of $8,497 and net non-cash credits of $9,347, partly offset by net decreases in working capital items of $3,077. The net non-cash credits principally consisted of the $30,599 gain on the change in fair value of the earnout liability and a deferred income tax benefit of $2,803, partially offset by stock-based compensation expense of $17,768 for stock options and restricted stock units, $4,009 of Merger related transaction costs expensed, $1,474 of depreciation and amortization expense and $891 of expense for the issuance of warrants in connection with borrowings. The net working capital decrease principally consists of an increase in accounts payable, partly offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $3,596, which included the impact of our net income of $935, net non-cash credits of $5,298 and net decreases in working capital items of $767. The net non-cash credits principally consisted of the $24,764 gain on the change in fair value of the earn-out liability and a deferred income tax benefit of $1,280, partially offset by stock-based compensation expense of $12,705 for stock options and restricted stock units, $4,009 of Merger related transaction costs expensed, a $2,904 loss on the change in the fair value of the PIPE make-whole liability, $729 of expense for the issuance of warrants in connection with borrowings and $350 of depreciation and amortization expense.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities of $608 for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 consisted of payments for the acquisition of property and equipment.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 of $115 consisted of payments for the acquisition EMI, net of acquired cash.

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Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 of $15,991 consisted of the $21,014 proceeds from the merger and PIPE, $3,334 in proceeds from the issuance of common stock, and $971 in proceeds from issuance of notes payable and convertible notes and proceeds of $226 from the exercise of stock options and warrants. These amounts were partially offset by the payment of merger-related transaction costs of $6,946 and $2,608 of principal payments on notes payable (including payments of $1,298 on notes payable—related parties).

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2023 of $18,418 consisted of the $21,014 proceeds from the merger and PIPE, $3,286 in proceeds from the issuance of common stock, and $446 in proceeds from issuance of notes payable and convertible notes. These amounts were partially offset by the payment of merger-related transaction costs of $5,966 and $362 of principal payments on notes payable (including payments of $344 on notes payable—related parties).

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, our cash balance was $205 compared to $89 at September 30, 2023. We had a working capital deficit of $21,431 as of June 30, 2024 compared to a working capital deficit of $19,593 at September 30, 2023.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, our cash balance was $405 compared to $266 at September 30, 2024. We had a working capital deficit of $24,615 as of December 31, 2024 compared to a working capital deficit of $20,836 at September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Our debt consists of notes payable with an aggregate amount of $723 and 7% promissory notes—related parties with an aggregate principal amount of $2,495. The notes payable mature at various dates through November 2024 and are unsecured. One of the notes requires weekly payments of $4; the remainder of the notes do not require any principal payments prior to maturity. The 7% promissory notes—related parties reached their maturity date of July 2023 and are currently due.

Current wording

Our debt consists of notes payable with an aggregate amount of $794 and 7% promissory notes—related parties with an aggregate principal amount of $2,825. Of these amounts, notes having an aggregate principal amount of $1,624 have reached their maturity date and are currently due. The remainder require weekly or monthly payments in varying amounts through September 2026.

Previous wording

Our total liabilities as of June 30, 2024 were $32,741 compared to $21,789 as of September 30, 2023. The increase in our total liabilities is principally due to the amounts we recognized for the earnout liability and the PIPE make-whole liability, which totaled $4,909 as of June 30, 2024. The related agreements provide that the settlement of those liabilities is through the issuance of shares of our Class A Common Stock; we do not expect to make any cash payments in settlement of the earnout liability and the PIPE make-whole liability.

Current wording

Our total liabilities as of December 31, 2024 were $40,310 compared to $33,558 as of September 30, 2024. The increase in our total liabilities is principally due to a $1,940 increase in the earnout liability, a $2,658 increase in the fair value of liability-classified warrants and a $1,646 increase in the liability for the RaGE Earn-out. The Business Combination Agreement provides that settlement of the earnout liability is through the issuance of shares of our Class A Common Stock; we do not expect to make any cash payments in settlement of the earnout liability.

Previous wording

Other commitments include (i) non-cancelable operating leases for equipment, office facilities and other property containing future minimum lease payments totaling $1,938 payable over the next four years, (ii) unconditional purchase commitments of $246 for services which extend to various dates through September 2024, (iii) unpaid commitment and other fees of $1,555 payable in connection with the committed equity facility, and (iv) deferred purchase consideration of $2,466 related to our acquisition of EMI Solutions and RaGE Systems, payable at various dates through June 2025, and (iv) potential payments of up to $8,000 under the RaGE Earn-out, payable at various dates through March 2026, as described in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

Other commitments include (i) non-cancelable operating leases for equipment, office facilities and other property containing future minimum lease payments totaling $1,776 payable over the next three years, (ii) unpaid commitment and other fees of $1,553 payable in connection with the committed equity facility, (iii) deferred purchase consideration of $2,323 related to our acquisitions of EMI Solutions and RaGE Systems, payable at various dates through June 2025, and (iv) potential payments of up to $8,000 under the RaGE Earn-out, payable at various dates through March 2026.

Previous wording

We incurred a loss from operations of $35,179 for the nine months ended June 30, 2024, and we incurred losses from operations of $35,544 and $23,714 for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $92,920. We have historically financed our operations through the issuance and sale of equity securities and the issuance of debt. We expect to continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows from operations for the foreseeable future and will need to raise additional debt or equity financing to fund our continuing operations, product development plans and capital expenditure requirements, to service our debt obligations and to make strategic investments. We believe that there is substantial doubt concerning our ability to continue as a going concern as we currently do not have adequate liquidity to meet our operating needs and satisfy our obligations beyond the next approximately ninety days.

Current wording

We incurred a loss from operations of $14,630 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and we incurred losses from operations of $46,395 and $35,544 for the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $124,296. We have historically financed our operations through the issuance and sale of equity securities and the issuance of debt. We expect to continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flows from operations for the foreseeable future and will need to raise additional debt or equity financing to fund our continuing operations, product development plans and capital expenditure requirements, to service our debt obligations and to make strategic investments. We believe that there is substantial doubt concerning our ability to continue as a going concern as we currently do not have adequate liquidity to meet our operating needs and satisfy our obligations beyond the next approximately ninety days.

Previous wording

While we will seek to raise additional capital, we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, to provide the necessary interim funding to continue our operations and satisfy our obligations. If we raise funds by issuing equity securities, dilution to our existing stockholders may result. Any equity securities we issue may also provide for rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock. If we raise funds by issuing debt securities, such debt securities would have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of preferred and common stockholders. The terms of debt securities or borrowings may impose significant restrictions on our operations. The capital markets have in the past, and may in the future, experience periods of volatility that could impact the availability and cost of equity and debt financing. In addition, recent and potential future increases in federal fund rates set by the Federal Reserve, which serve as a benchmark for rates on borrowing, could adversely impact the cost or availability of debt financing.

Current wording

While we will seek to raise additional capital, we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, to provide the necessary interim funding to continue our operations and satisfy our obligations. If we raise funds by issuing equity securities, dilution to our existing stockholders may result. Any equity securities we issue may also provide for rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock. If we raise funds by issuing debt securities, such debt securities would have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of preferred and common stockholders. The terms of debt securities or borrowings may impose significant restrictions on our operations. The capital markets have in the past, and may in the future, experience periods of volatility that could impact the availability and cost of equity and debt financing. In addition, potential future increases in federal fund rates set by the Federal Reserve, which serve as a benchmark for rates on borrowing, could adversely impact the cost or availability of debt financing.

Previous wording

Our most critical accounting estimates include the assumptions we use in the determination of the fair value of the earnout liability, the fair value of the PIPE make-whole liability, the fair value of common stock, stock-based compensation, the provision for income taxes, the accounting for business combinations and the measurement of definite-lived intangible assets.

Current wording

Our most critical accounting estimates include the assumptions we use in the determination of the fair value of the earnout liability, the fair value of the PIPE make-whole liability, the fair value of common stock, stock-based compensation, the fair value of liability-classified warrants, the provision for income taxes, the accounting for business combinations and the measurement of definite-lived intangible assets and goodwill.

Previous wording

The assumptions underlying our valuations represented our best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors or expected outcomes had changed, or if we had used significantly different assumptions or estimates, our stock-based compensation expense and equity-based valuations or the value of the business we acquired could have been materially different. Subsequent to the Merger, we determine the fair value of our common stock based on quoted market prices.

Current wording

The assumptions underlying our valuations represented our best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors or expected outcomes had changed, or if we had used significantly different assumptions or estimates, our stock-based compensation expense and equity-based valuations or the value of the business we acquired could have been materially different.

Previous wording

We have also issued warrants to purchase common stock to employees and service providers in exchange for services to us and we determined that those warrants should be accounted for as equity-classified awards. We determined the fair value of these warrants at the date of issuance using the Black- Scholes option pricing model, based on the variables and assumptions discussed above, and recognized the fair value as stock-based compensation expense in our statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Current wording

We have also issued warrants to purchase common stock to employees and service providers in exchange for services to us and we determined that those warrants should be accounted for as equity-classified awards. We determined the fair value of these warrants at the date of issuance using the Black- Scholes option pricing model, based on the variables and assumptions discussed above, and recognized the fair value as stock-based compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).