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CEMTREX INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Dec 29, 2025.

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FY2025 · Filed Dec 29, 2025

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-12-30.

0001493152-24-052491

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-12-29.

0001493152-25-029383

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 160 previous paragraphs and 181 current paragraphs.

151 unchanged; 9 reworded; 21 added; 0 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 6 previous and 6 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

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

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Current report

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Current report

Risks Related to Our Investment in Digital Assets

Current report

The value of our digital asset holdings is highly volatile and may decline significantly.

Current report

We have invested in digital assets, primarily Solana (SOL), which we hold and stake for potential yield. These holdings are subject to significant risks, including extreme price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, technological vulnerabilities, and liquidity constraints. Any material decline in value or impairment could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and stock price.

Current report

Digital assets, including SOL, have experienced extreme price volatility. The market price of SOL is influenced by factors beyond our control, such as market sentiment, speculative trading, adoption rates, and global economic conditions. A significant decline in SOL’s price could result in substantial losses or impairment charges, negatively impacting our balance sheet, liquidity, and financial results. Historical volatility in cryptocurrency markets has led to rapid and severe price drops, and there is no assurance that our holdings will appreciate or maintain value.

Current report

Our digital assets are subject to risks associated with staking and the Solana network.

Current report

We stake our SOL holdings to earn rewards, exposing us to additional risks, including slashing penalties for validator misconduct, network downtime, or illiquidity during unstaking periods. The Solana network has historically experienced outages and congestion, which could disrupt staking operations, reduce rewards, or temporarily prevent access to our assets. Concentration among validators on Solana may also heighten centralization risks, making the network vulnerable to attacks or failures.

Current report

Regulatory developments could adversely affect our digital asset holdings.

Current report

Cryptocurrencies, including SOL, face evolving and uncertain regulation in the U.S. and globally. Changes in laws, SEC classifications (e.g., as securities), tax treatment, or enforcement actions could restrict trading, staking, custody, or require registration/compliance we cannot meet. Adverse rulings (e.g., ongoing SEC scrutiny of Solana-related products) could impair liquidity, trigger forced sales at unfavorable prices, or result in losses. International restrictions could further limit market access.

Current report

We face cybersecurity, custody, and theft risks with our digital assets.

Current report

Digital assets are vulnerable to hacking, theft, fraud, or loss due to private key compromises or platform breaches. While we use secure custody methods, no system is foolproof. A cybersecurity incident could result in partial or total loss of holdings, with limited or no recovery options (unlike traditional assets with insurance). Network-level attacks on Solana could also indirectly affect our assets.

Current report

Valuation, accounting, and liquidity risks associated with digital assets could impact our financial reporting.

Current report

Under ASU 2023-08, we measure SOL at fair value with changes in net income, increasing earnings volatility. Fair value relies on exchange prices, which may be manipulated or illiquid. Limited trading venues or counterparty failures could hinder sales at desired prices/times, affecting liquidity needs.

Current report

Our digital asset strategy may distract management or fail to deliver expected benefits.

Current report

Allocating resources to managing/staking digital assets diverts attention from core operations. If the strategy underperforms or markets decline, it could harm shareholder value without offsetting benefits.

Current report

These risks are in addition to general cryptocurrency market risks. Our holdings are not core to operations but could materially impact finances if risks materialize.

Current report

On May 29, 2025, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of common stock. At the time, the Company had 248,166 Series A Warrants and 3,318,556 Series B Warrants outstanding at an exercise price of $3.1488. According to the terms of the Series A and Series B warrants, in the event of a public offering, the exercise price resets to the lower of (i) the public offering price, or (ii) the lowest VWAP during the period commencing five (5) consecutive trading days commencing on the republic offering effective date and the number of warrants are adjusted as to keep the aggregate value of the warrants then outstanding remains unchanged.

Current report

As a result of the 1 for 15 reverse stock split we completed on September 29, 2025 the exercise price of approximately 1,392,381 Series A Warrants were reset to $5.304 and 14,363,882 Series B Warrants were reset to $5.304 based on the lowest VWAP over the course of the five day trading period and the new amount of Series A Warrants as of this date became approximately 49,108, and the new amount of Series B Warrants as of this date became approximately 1,519,782.

Current report

On October 23, 2024, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq that it had been granted an extension to regain compliance with the Minimum Stockholder’s Equity Requirement.

Current report

Alternative 1: The Company must furnish to the SEC and Nasdaq a publicly available report (e.g., a Form 8-K) including:

Current report

Alternative 2: The Company must furnish to the SEC and Nasdaq a publicly available report including:
Reworded paragraphs (9)

Previous wording

Our international operations accounted for approximately 5.9% of our net sales in 2024. We are exposed to the effects (both positive and negative) that fluctuating exchange rates have on translating the financial statements of our international operations, most of which are denominated in local currencies, into the U.S. dollar. Fluctuations in exchange rates may affect product demand and reported profits in our international operations. In addition, currency fluctuations may affect the prices we pay suppliers for materials used in our products, along with other local costs incurred in foreign countries for foreign entities with U.S. dollar functional currency. As a result, fluctuating exchange rates may adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows.

Current wording

Our international operations accounted for approximately 6.8% of our net sales in 2025. We are exposed to the effects (both positive and negative) that fluctuating exchange rates have on translating the financial statements of our international operations, most of which are denominated in local currencies, into the U.S. dollar. Fluctuations in exchange rates may affect product demand and reported profits in our international operations. In addition, currency fluctuations may affect the prices we pay suppliers for materials used in our products, along with other local costs incurred in foreign countries for foreign entities with U.S. dollar functional currency. As a result, fluctuating exchange rates may adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows.

Previous wording

The Company has incurred substantial losses of $7.2 million and $9.2 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2023, respectively, and working capital of $8.1 million as at the end of fiscal 2024, that raise substantial doubt with respect to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Current wording

The Company has incurred substantial losses of $28.3 million and $7.6 million for fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively, and working capital of $5.2 million as at the end of fiscal 2025, that raise substantial doubt with respect to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Previous wording

While our working capital and current debt indicate a substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company has historically, from time to time, satisfied and may continue to satisfy certain short-term liabilities through the issuance of common stock, thus reducing our cash requirement to meet our operating needs. The Company has approximately $3.9 million in cash as of September 30, 2024. Additionally, the Company has (i) secured a line of credit for its Vicon brand to fund operations, which as of September 30, 2024, has available capacity of $1.9 million, and a line of credit for its AIS brand with a $3.5 million capacity that has not been drawn upon, (ii) continually reevaluate our pricing model on our Vicon brand to improve margins on those products and introducing new innovative products to grow revenues, (iii) raised approximately $9.0 million in net proceeds through our May 2024 equity financing and anticipate an additional $5 to $10 million when the Series B warrants are exercised, and (iv) subsequent to the balance sheet date has effected a 60:1 and a 35:1 reverse stock split on our common stock to remain trading on the Nasdaq Capital Markets, and improve our ability to potentially raise capital through equity offerings that we may use to satisfy debt. In the event additional capital is raised through equity offerings and/or debt is satisfied with equity, it may have a dilutive effect on our existing stockholders. While the Company believes these plans if successful, would be sufficient to meet the capital demands of our current operations for at least the next twelve months, there is no guarantee that we will succeed. Overall, there is no guarantee that cash flow from our existing or future operations and any external capital that we may be able to raise will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs. The Company currently does not have adequate cash or available liquidity/available capacity on our lines of credit to meet our long-term needs and our above plans in the short term may prove to be inadequate to continue as a going concern. Thus, despite our cash on hand, our ability to draw on our credit line, or changes to our pricing models, and other safeguards, we may be unable to meet our obligations as they become due over the next twelve months beyond the issuance date .

Current wording

While our working capital and current debt indicate a substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company has historically, from time to time, satisfied and may continue to satisfy certain short-term liabilities through the issuance of common stock, thus reducing our cash requirement to meet our operating needs. The Company has approximately $5.0 million in cash as of September 30, 2025. Additionally, the Company has (i) secured a line of credit for its Vicon brand to fund operations, which as of September 30, 2025, has available capacity of $1.6 million, and a line of credit for its AIS brand with a $3.5 million capacity that has not been drawn upon, (ii) continually reevaluate our pricing model on our Vicon brand to improve margins on those products and introducing new innovative products to grow revenues, (iii) raised approximately $12.5 million in net proceeds through our May 2024 equity financing, raised an additional $5.7 million subsequent to the balance sheet date and anticipate an additional $2.4 million when the remaining Series B warrants are exercised, (iv) raised approximately $1.2 million in net proceeds from our May 2025 equity offering and an additional $4.0 million in December 2025, and (v) has effected a 60:1, 35:1, and a 15:1 reverse stock splits on our common stock to remain trading on the Nasdaq Capital Markets, and improve our ability to potentially raise capital through equity offerings that we may use to satisfy debt. In the event additional capital is raised through equity offerings and/or debt is satisfied with equity, it may have a dilutive effect on our existing stockholders. While the Company believes these plans if successful, would be sufficient to meet the capital demands of our current operations for at least the next twelve months, there is no guarantee that we will succeed. Overall, there is no guarantee that cash flow from our existing or future operations and any external capital that we may be able to raise will be sufficient to meet our working capital needs. The Company currently does not have adequate cash or available liquidity/available capacity on our lines of credit to meet our long-term needs and our above plans in the short term may prove to be inadequate to continue as a going concern. Thus, despite our cash on hand, our ability to draw on our credit line, or changes to our pricing models, and other safeguards, we may be unable to meet our obligations as they become due over the next twelve months beyond the issuance date.

Previous wording

We have incurred net losses, including net losses attributable to Cemtrex, Inc. shareholders of $7.2 million in 2024, $9.2 million in 2023, and $13.0 million in 2022. We have an accumulated deficit of $71.4 million as of September 30, 2024. We expect to continue to incur significant product development, sales and marketing and administrative expenses. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues to achieve profitability. We cannot be certain that we will achieve profitability in the future or, if we achieve profitability, to sustain it. If we do not achieve and maintain profitability, the market price for our common stock may decline, perhaps substantially.

Current wording

We have incurred net losses, including net losses attributable to Cemtrex, Inc. shareholders of $28.1 million in 2025, $7.2 million in 2024, $9.2 million in 2023, and $13.0 million in 2022. We have an accumulated deficit of $99.4 million as of September 30, 2025. We expect to continue to incur significant product development, sales and marketing and administrative expenses. As a result, we will need to generate significant revenues to achieve profitability. We cannot be certain that we will achieve profitability in the future or, if we achieve profitability, to sustain it. If we do not achieve and maintain profitability, the market price for our common stock may decline, perhaps substantially.

Previous wording

As of September 30, 2024, our total indebtedness was approximately $21.05 million, including notes payable of $12.4 million, revolving line of credit of $3.1 million, mortgage payable of $3.3 million, bank loans of $2.2 million, and $0.05 million of PPP loans. By comparison, as September 30, 2023, our total indebtedness was approximately $24.4 million, including notes payable of $18.1 million, mortgage payable of $3.4 million, vendor financed purchase of $0.7 million, bank loans of $1.3 million, and $0.9 million of PPP loans. For 2024 and 2023 approximately $7.9 million and $14.5 million, respectively, of such debt is classified as current. This substantial debt could have important consequences, including the following: (i) a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations may be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available for operations, future business opportunities and capital expenditures; (ii) our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, debt service requirements and general corporate purposes in the future may be limited; (iii) we may face a competitive disadvantage to lesser leveraged competitors; (iv) our debt service requirements could make it more difficult to satisfy other financial obligations; and (v) we may be vulnerable in a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business and we may be unable to carry out activities that are important to our growth .

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, our total indebtedness was approximately $16.8 million, including notes payable of $8.5 million, revolving line of credit of $3.2 million, mortgage payable of $3.2 million, and bank loans of $1.9 million. By comparison, as of September 30, 2024, our total indebtedness was approximately $21.05 million, including notes payable of $12.4 million, revolving line of credit of $3.1 million, mortgage payable of $3.3 million, bank loans of $2.2 million, and $0.05 million of PPP loans. For 2025 and 2024 approximately $12.1 million and $7.9 million, respectively, of such debt is classified as current. This substantial debt could have important consequences, including the following: (i) a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations may be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available for operations, future business opportunities and capital expenditures; (ii) our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, debt service requirements and general corporate purposes in the future may be limited; (iii) we may face a competitive disadvantage to lesser leveraged competitors; (iv) our debt service requirements could make it more difficult to satisfy other financial obligations; and (v) we may be vulnerable in a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business and we may be unable to carry out activities that are important to our growth.

Previous wording

We seek to have many sources of supply for each of our major requirements in order to avoid significant dependence on any one or a few suppliers. However, the supply of materials or other items could be disrupted by natural disasters, international trade tariffs, wars, pandemics, disputes and or other events. Despite market price volatility for certain requirements and materials pricing pressures at some of our businesses, the raw materials and various purchased components needed for our products have generally been available in sufficient quantities. In some instances, lead times have extended beyond normal due to logistic delays and labor shortages occurring globally. Some of our products, however, require the use of raw materials that are available from only a limited number of regions around the world, are available from only a limited number of suppliers, or may be subject to significant fluctuations in market prices. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we have difficulty obtaining these raw materials, our key suppliers experience financial difficulties, the quality of available raw materials deteriorates, or there are significant price increases for these raw materials. Our inability to recover increased costs through increased sales prices could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. For periods in which the prices for these raw materials rise, we may be unable to pass on the increased cost to our customers, which would result in decreased sales margins for the products in which they are used. For periods in which prices for these raw materials decline, we may be required, as has occurred in the past, to write down our inventory carrying cost of these raw materials and products. Depending on the extent of the difference between market price and our carrying cost, the write-down could have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations.

Current wording

We seek to have many sources of supply for each of our major requirements in order to avoid significant dependence on any single or a few suppliers. However, the supply of materials or other items could be disrupted by natural disasters, international trade tariffs, wars, pandemics, disputes and or other events. Despite market price volatility for certain requirements and materials pricing pressures at some of our businesses, the raw materials and various purchased components needed for our products have generally been available in sufficient quantities. In some instances, lead times have extended beyond normal due to logistic delays and labor shortages occurring globally. Some of our products, however, require the use of raw materials that are available from only a limited number of regions around the world, are available from only a limited number of suppliers, or may be subject to significant fluctuations in market prices. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we have difficulty obtaining these raw materials, our key suppliers experience financial difficulties, the quality of available raw materials deteriorates, or there are significant price increases for these raw materials. Our inability to recover increased costs through increased sales prices could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. For periods in which the prices for these raw materials rise, we may be unable to pass on the increased cost to our customers, which would result in decreased sales margins for the products in which they are used. For periods in which prices for these raw materials decline, we may be required, as has occurred in the past, to write down our inventory carrying cost of these raw materials and products. Depending on the extent of the difference between market price and our carrying cost, the write-down could have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations.

Previous wording

Our public offering completed in May 2024 included Series A and Series B warrants (“Series A Warrants” and “Series B Warrants”) to purchase our common stock with initial exercise prices of $0.85 per share. As of December 2024, approximately 82,722 and 3,318,556 Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants, respectively, remain outstanding and the Series A Warrants have a current exercise price of $3.1488 and the Series B Warrants have a current exercise price of $3.1488. Series A Warrants may be exercised on an alternative cash basis where each warrant exercised will result in the Company issuing three shares of common stock.

Current wording

Our public offering completed in May 2024 included Series A and Series B warrants (“Series A Warrants” and “Series B Warrants”) to purchase our common stock with initial exercise prices of $0.85 per share. As of December 2025, approximately 291,231 and 987,987 Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants, respectively, remain outstanding and the Series A Warrants have a current exercise price of $2.433, and the Series B Warrants have a current exercise price of $2.433. Series A Warrants may be exercised on an alternative cash basis where each warrant exercised will result in the Company issuing three shares of common stock.

Previous wording

In the event of our liquidation, winding up or dissolution, our assets would be available to make payments to holders of all existing and future indebtedness and Series 1 preferred stock before payments to holders of our common stock. In the event of our bankruptcy, liquidation or winding up, there may not be sufficient assets remaining, after paying amounts to the holders of our indebtedness and Series 1 preferred stock, to pay anything to common stockholders. As of September 30, 2024, we had total consolidated liabilities of approximately $39.2 million and 2,456,827 shares issued and 2,392,727 shares of Series 1 preferred stock outstanding. Any liquidation, winding up or dissolution of our company or of any of our wholly or partially owned subsidiaries would have a material adverse effect on holders of our common stock .

Current wording

In the event of our liquidation, winding up or dissolution, our assets would be available to make payments to holders of all existing and future indebtedness and Series 1 preferred stock before payments to holders of our common stock. In the event of our bankruptcy, liquidation or winding up, there may not be sufficient assets remaining, after paying amounts to the holders of our indebtedness and Series 1 preferred stock, to pay anything to common stockholders. As of September 30, 2025, we had total consolidated liabilities of approximately $39.1 million and 2,705,327 shares issued and 2,641,227 shares of Series 1 preferred stock outstanding. Any liquidation, winding up or dissolution of our company or of any of our wholly or partially owned subsidiaries would have a material adverse effect on holders of our common stock.

Previous wording

We expect that significant additional capital may be needed in the future to continue our planned operations, expanded research and development activities and costs associated with operating a public company. The Company may also require capital to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, or technologies, or to obtain the right to use such complementary technologies. We have no commitments with respect to any acquisition or investment; however, we seek opportunities and transactions that management believes will be advantageous to the Company and its operations or prospects. To raise capital, we may sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time. If we sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities, investors may be materially diluted by subsequent sales. Such sales may also result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, and new investors could gain rights, preferences and privileges senior to the holders of our Common Stock, including the securities sold in this offering. The aggregate number of shares of our Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to stock awards under our 2020 Equity Compensation Plan as of September 30, 2024, is 28 shares. Increases in the number of shares available for future grant or purchase may result in additional dilution, which could cause our stock price to decline.

Current wording

We expect that significant additional capital may be needed in the future to continue our planned operations, expanded research and development activities and costs associated with operating a public company. The Company may also require capital to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products, or technologies, or to obtain the right to use such complementary technologies. We have no commitments with respect to any acquisition or investment; however, we seek opportunities and transactions that management believes will be advantageous to the Company and its operations or prospects. To raise capital, we may sell Common Stock, convertible securities, or other equity securities in one or more transactions at prices and in a manner we determine from time to time. If we sell Common Stock, convertible securities or other equity securities, investors may be materially diluted by subsequent sales. Such sales may also result in material dilution to our existing stockholders, and new investors could gain rights, preferences, and privileges senior to the holders of our Common Stock, including the securities sold in this offering. The aggregate number of shares of our Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to stock awards under our 2020 Equity Compensation Plan as of September 30, 2025, is 2 shares. Increases in the number of shares available for future grant or purchase may result in additional dilution, which could cause our stock price to decline.