CISO Global, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 30, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Mar 30, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-31.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-30.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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83 unchanged; 20 reworded; 12 added; 8 removed; 6 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 21 previous and 21 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.
Added paragraphs (12)
Current report
We incurred losses from operations of $8,785,052 and $14,589,635 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, and net losses of $8,073,930 and $24,243,919 for those same periods. As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,695,994, current assets of $3,264,224, and current liabilities of $7,738,489, resulting in a working capital deficit of $4,474,265. Our limited cash position and working capital deficit present meaningful constraints on our ability to fund operations, pursue strategic opportunities, or respond to unanticipated adverse business developments. We cannot predict with certainty when, or whether, we will achieve sustained positive cash flow from operations or profitability. Our strategy to address these losses includes strengthening revenue and improving operational efficiencies across the business, but there can be no assurance these measures will be sufficient or successful. Our cash balance of $1,695,994 may be insufficient to fund operations for an extended period, particularly if revenue growth does not materialize as anticipated or if unexpected expenses arise. Any future financing may involve significant dilution to existing stockholders or impose restrictive covenants that limit our operational flexibility. Our constrained liquidity position could also prevent us from pursuing strategic opportunities or retaining key personnel critical to executing our business plan.
Current report
Our dependence on a significant customer for a material portion of our revenue and accounts receivable exposes us to risks that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Current report
For the year ended December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for approximately 10% of our total revenue as reflected in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, and that same customer represented approximately 17% of our accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2025. We may be unable to retain a significant customer if it determines to switch to a competitor offering lower prices or more favorable terms, elects to bring in-house the products or services we currently provide, or experiences a deterioration in its own financial condition or business operations that reduces its demand for our offerings. A significant customer may also seek to renegotiate its contractual arrangements with us on terms less favorable to us, including seeking price reductions or extended payment terms, which could adversely affect our revenue and margins. If a significant customer were acquired by, or merged with, another company, the acquiring entity may have existing vendor relationships that displace ours, further reducing or eliminating revenue from that customer. A loss of or significant reduction in business from a significant customer would likely cause an immediate and material decline in our revenue and operating results, and we may be unable to replace that revenue in a timely manner or at all given the lead time typically required to onboard new customers of comparable size. The concentration of accounts receivable from a single customer further increases our exposure to credit risk, as any failure by that customer to pay amounts owed to us could materially adversely affect our cash flow and liquidity.
Current report
AI presents new risks and challenges that may affect our business. We have made, and expect to continue to make, investments to integrate AI and ML technology into our solutions. AI presents risks, challenges, and potentially unintended consequences that could impact our ability to effectively use AI successfully in our business. Given the nature of AI technology, we face an evolving regulatory landscape and significant competition from other companies. Our AI efforts may not be successful, and our competitors may incorporate AI into their products more quickly or more successfully than us, which could impair our ability to compete effectively, reduce demand for our products and services and adversely affect our financial results. Increased competition from other companies implementing AI more effectively or rapidly could impact customer preferences and reduce demand for our products or services. Data practices by us or others, AI governance, AI development and validation practices that result in controversy could also impair the acceptance of AI solutions. This in turn could undermine confidence in the decisions, predictions, analysis, and effectiveness of our AI-related initiatives. In addition, vulnerabilities within our AI systems or solutions may be identified by competitors, researchers, or malicious actors before we detect or remediate them, which could result in security incidents, reputational damage, or loss of customer confidence.
Current report
The rapid evolution of AI, including potential government regulation of AI, may require significant additional resources related to AI in our solutions. Our AI-related initiatives may result in new or enhanced governmental or regulatory scrutiny, including regarding the use of AI in our solutions and the marketing of products using AI, litigation, customer reporting or documentation requirements, ethical or social concerns, or other complications The use of AI also brings ethical issues related to privacy, surveillance and consent of use, as well as potential for bias and discrimination. Any of the foregoing could adversely affect our business, reputation, or financial results.
Current report
The use of AI technology in our IT infrastructure could improve internal process but poses security and privacy risks.
Current report
The adoption of AI in internal processes presents an opportunity to bolster decision making, productivity and customer satisfaction, but the new technology poses risks. AI can be exploited by hackers and malicious actors to develop advanced cyberattacks, bypass security measures, and exploit system vulnerabilities including potentially identifying weaknesses in our systems before we become aware of or can remediate them. The use of AI involves handling large amounts of data. If the security measures around the usage of AI are insufficient, there’s risk of data breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. Failure to comply with data protection regulations can result in legal consequences. The intellectual property risks associated with AI include uncertainties around the ownership of AI-generated works, potential infringement of existing patents and copyrights, unauthorized use of third-party data, and exposure of proprietary algorithms or trade secrets. Dependence on AI systems or AI vendors means that any downtime or outages can disrupt business operations. Usage of our confidential data to train AI models by us or our vendors could result in legal risk, especially if it involves customer data. Other risks that have been observed in AI models and documentation, include risks related to bias, discrimination, job displacements and violating human rights.
Current report
Our ability to access the full amount available under the purchase agreement with B. Riley is not guaranteed, and our broad discretion over the use of any proceeds we receive may not result in improved financial performance or stockholder value.
Current report
On September 24, 2025, we entered into a purchase agreement with B. Riley Principal Capital, LLC (“B. Riley”), pursuant to which we have the right to sell up to $15.0 million of our Series B Preferred Stock over an eighteen-month period. Our ability to sell shares of Series B Preferred Stock under the purchase agreement is subject to a number of conditions and limitations, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to satisfy such conditions or that such limitations will not prevent us from accessing all or a meaningful portion of the $15.0 million available. As of March 20, 2026, we have sold to B. Riley 2,396 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, or $2.3 million. If we are unable to continue accessing capital under the purchase agreement, we may be required to seek alternative financing arrangements, curtail or delay our operations, or otherwise be unable to execute our business plan, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Current report
The issuance and potential conversion of Series B Preferred Stock may adversely affect our common stockholders and the market price of our common stock, and our obligation to redeem shares of Series B Preferred Stock upon certain triggering events could materially harm our liquidity and financial condition.
Current report
The Series B Preferred Stock issued under the purchase agreement to B. Riley carries rights, preferences, and privileges senior to those of our common stock, including with respect to dividends, liquidation, and other matters, which may adversely affect the rights and economic interests of our common stockholders. The ongoing potential for conversion of Series B Preferred Stock into common stock may create downward pressure on the market price of our common stock, and anti-dilution or other protective provisions associated with the Series B Preferred Stock could further dilute the holdings of existing common stockholders. Potential investors may perceive the overhang of shares issuable upon conversion as a negative factor, which could reduce demand for and depress the trading price of our common stock. Under the terms of our Series B Certificate of Designations, we are required to redeem all or a portion of the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, including if our common stock is delisted or suspended from Nasdaq, if the holder is prohibited from converting any portion of the Series B Preferred Stock for eighteen months following issuance due to the Exchange Cap (as defined in the purchase agreement), or if the market price of our common stock falls and remains below $0.40, the minimum conversion price, for ten consecutive trading days. Our obligation to make such redemptions could require us to use a substantial portion of our available cash or to seek additional sources of financing on potentially unfavorable terms. If we do not have sufficient cash on hand or are unable to obtain adequate financing, we may be unable to meet our redemption obligations, which could result in a default under the Series B Certificate of Designations and may have other material adverse consequences. The requirement to redeem shares of Series B Preferred Stock may also limit our ability to deploy cash for other purposes, such as funding operations, investing in our business, or pursuing strategic opportunities, and could negatively impact our financial condition, results of operations, and the market value of our common stock.
Current report
The Nasdaq notification has no immediate effect on the listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. We intend to actively monitor the bid price of our common stock and our minimum market value of listed securities and will consider options available to us to achieve compliance with the Nasdaq listing rules. There can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or will otherwise be in compliance with the other listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Removed paragraphs (8)
Previous report
We are unable to predict if and when we will be able to generate significant positive cash flow or achieve profitability. Our plan regarding these matters is to strengthen our revenue and continue improving operational efficiencies across the business. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in increasing revenue, improving operational efficiencies or that financing will be available or, if available, that such financing will be available under favorable terms. In the event that we are unable to generate adequate revenue to cover expenses and cannot obtain additional financing, we may need to cut back or curtail our expansion plans.
Previous report
We must continue to maintain a minimum closing bid price over $1.00 per share pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A). If our closing bid price falls below $1.00 per share for more than 30 consecutive trading days, we may again be deemed noncompliant with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements.
Previous report
The liquidity of the shares of our common stock may be affected adversely by the reverse stock split undertaken to address such compliance failure, given the reduced number of shares that are outstanding following a reverse stock split. In addition, reverse stock splits may increase the number of stockholders who own odd lots (less than 100 shares) of our common stock, creating the potential for such stockholders to experience an increase in the cost of selling their shares and greater difficulty effecting such sales.
Previous report
On January 10, 2025, we received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, since we have not yet held an annual meeting of stockholders within twelve months of the end of its December 31, 2023 fiscal year, we are out of compliance with the Nasdaq rules for continued listing (Listing Rules 5620(a) and 5810(c)(2)(G)). The notification letter has no immediate effect on the listing of our securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Previous report
Under the applicable Nasdaq rules, we had 45 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepted our plan, Nasdaq can grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from our most recent fiscal year end, or until June 30, 2025, to regain compliance.
Previous report
We filed a definitive proxy statement on March 5, 2025 for an annual meeting to be held on April 25, 2025 to regain compliance with the applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules.
Previous report
Following a reverse stock split, the resulting market price of our common stock may not attract new investors, including institutional investors, and may not satisfy the investing requirements of those investors. Consequently, the trading liquidity of our common stock may not improve.
Previous report
Although we believe that a higher market price of our common stock may help generate greater or broader investor interest, there can be no assurance that our reverse stock split will result in a share price that will attract new investors, including institutional investors. In addition, there can be no assurance that the market price of our common stock will satisfy the investing requirements of those investors. As a result, the trading liquidity of our common stock may not necessarily improve.
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Previous wording
Our growth strategy focuses on expanding our client base and increasing consolidated revenue through strategic acquisitions and seamless integration of businesses offering complementary cybersecurity services. As of December 31, 2024, our business has not yet achieved profitability. To reach profitability and sustain long-term growth, we require adequate funding, significant revenue growth, and continued successful integration of our acquisitions. As of March 24, 2025, we maintained cash resources of approximately $250,000.
Current wording
Our growth strategy focuses on expanding our client base and increasing consolidated revenue through strategic acquisitions and seamless integration of businesses offering complementary cybersecurity services. As of December 31, 2025, our business has not yet achieved profitability. To reach profitability and sustain long-term growth, we require adequate funding, significant revenue growth, and continued successful integration of our acquisitions. As of March 27, 2026, we maintained cash resources of approximately $1,013,225.
Previous wording
At present, we do not maintain key man insurance for any members of our senior management or key personnel. The competition for qualified management and personnel, particularly those with specialized expertise in the cybersecurity industry, is intense. If we were to lose the services of any of our key executives, or if we are unable to successfully recruit, retain, and develop personnel with the necessary skills and industry knowledge, our ability to continue executing on our acquisition strategy and service program development could be adversely impacted. Furthermore, such a loss could have a significant effect on our ability to maintain and grow client relationships, which may negatively impact our financial performance and long-term prospects.
Current wording
At present, we do not maintain key man insurance for any members of our senior management or key personnel. The competition for qualified management and personnel, particularly those with specialized expertise in the cybersecurity industry, is intense. If we were to lose the services of any of our key executives, or if we are unable to successfully recruit, retain, and develop personnel with the necessary skills and industry knowledge, our ability to continue executing on our acquisition strategy and service program development could be adversely impacted. Furthermore, such a loss could have a significant effect on our ability to maintain and grow client relationships, which may negatively impact our financial performance and long-term prospects. We recognize the critical importance of having a strong and capable leadership team to execute our business strategy. As such, we continue to explore options for mitigating these risks, including potential investments in succession planning and talent development. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in securing or retaining the right talent, and any failure to do so may materially affect our ability to achieve our objectives.
Previous wording
We currently rely, and for the foreseeable future will continue to rely, in substantial part on certain independent organizations, advisors, and consultants to provide certain services. There can be no assurance that the services of these independent organizations, advisors, and consultants will continue to be available to us on a timely basis when needed, or that we can find qualified replacements. In addition, if we are unable to effectively manage our outsourced activities or if the quality or accuracy of the services provided by consultants is compromised for any reason, some of our business activities may be delayed or terminated, and we may not be able to mitigate negative impacts or otherwise advance our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to manage our existing consultants or find other competent outside contractors and consultants on economically reasonable terms, if at all. If we are not able to effectively expand our organization by hiring new employees and expanding our groups of consultants and contractors, we may not be able to successfully implement the tasks necessary to further expand and, accordingly, may not achieve our business goals.
Current wording
While we are not dependent on any one contractor, we currently rely, and for the foreseeable future will continue to rely, on certain independent organizations, advisors, and consultants to provide certain services. There can be no assurance that the services of these independent organizations, advisors, and consultants will continue to be available to us on a timely basis when needed, or that we can find qualified replacements. In addition, if we are unable to effectively manage our outsourced activities or if the quality or accuracy of the services provided by consultants is compromised for any reason, some of our business activities may be delayed or terminated, and we may not be able to mitigate negative impacts or otherwise advance our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to manage our existing consultants or find other competent outside contractors and consultants on economically reasonable terms, if at all. If we are not able to effectively expand our organization by hiring new employees and expanding our groups of consultants and contractors, we may not be able to successfully implement the tasks necessary to further expand and, accordingly, may not achieve our business goals.
Previous wording
We have recently acquired multiple businesses. Our growth strategy is driven by successful acquisitions and integration of additional businesses that provide comparable or complementary services.
Current wording
We have acquired multiple businesses. Our growth strategy is driven by successful acquisitions and integration of additional businesses that provide comparable or complementary services.
Previous wording
Any business acquisition creates risks such as, among others: (i) the need to integrate and manage the businesses acquired with our own business; (ii) additional demands on our resources, systems, procedures, and controls; (iii) disruption of our ongoing business; and (iv) diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Moreover, these transactions could involve: (a) substantial investment of funds or financings by issuance of debt or equity securities; (b) substantial investment with respect to technology transfers and operational integration; and (c) the acquisition or disposition of lines of businesses. Also, such activities could result in one-time charges and expenses and have the potential to either dilute the interests of our existing stockholders or result in the issuance of, or assumption of debt. Such acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, or other business collaborations may involve significant commitments of financial and other resources. Any such activities may not be successful in generating revenue, income, or other returns, and any resources we committed to such activities will not be available to us for other purposes. Moreover, if we are unable to access the capital markets on acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to consummate acquisitions, or may have to do so on the basis of a less than optimal capital structure. Our inability to take advantage of growth opportunities or address risks associated with acquisitions or investments in businesses may negatively affect our operating results.
Current wording
Any business acquisition creates risks such as, among others: (i) the need to integrate and manage the businesses acquired with our own business; (ii) additional demands on our resources, systems, procedures, and controls; (iii) disruption of our ongoing business; and (iv) diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Moreover, these transactions could involve: (a) substantial investment of funds or financings by issuance of debt or equity securities; (b) substantial investment with respect to technology transfers and operational integration; or (c) the acquisition or disposition of lines of businesses. Also, such activities could result in one-time charges and expenses and have the potential to either dilute the interests of our existing stockholders or result in the issuance of, or assumption of debt. Such acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, or other business collaborations may involve significant commitments of financial and other resources. Any such activities may not be successful in generating revenue, income, or other returns, and any resources we committed to such activities will not be available to us for other purposes. Moreover, if we are unable to access the capital markets on acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to consummate acquisitions, or may have to do so on the basis of a less than optimal capital structure. Our inability to take advantage of growth opportunities or address risks associated with acquisitions or investments in businesses may negatively affect our operating results. Additionally, any impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets acquired in an acquisition or in an investment, or charges to earnings associated with any acquisition or investment activity, may materially reduce our earnings. Future acquisitions or joint ventures may not result in their anticipated benefits and we may not be able to properly integrate acquired technologies or businesses with our existing operations or successfully combine personnel and cultures. Failure to do so could deprive us of the intended benefits of those acquisitions.
Previous wording
We recognize revenue from customer subscriptions ratably over the term of their agreement, which generally spans one to three years. As a result, a significant portion of the revenue we report in any given period is derived from the recognition of deferred revenue related to agreements entered into in prior periods. This model presents the following risks:
Current wording
We recognize revenue from customer subscriptions ratably over the term of their agreement, which generally span one to three years. As a result, a significant portion of the revenue we report in any given period is derived from the recognition of deferred revenue related to agreements entered into in prior periods. This model presents the following risks:
Previous wording
Additionally, our solutions may be used by our customers and other third parties who obtain access to our solutions for purposes other than for which our solutions was intended. We maintain insurance to protect against certain claims associated with the use of our solutions, but our insurance coverage may not adequately cover the claims asserted against us. In addition, even claims that ultimately are unsuccessful could result in our expenditure of funds in litigation, divert management’s time and other resources, and harm our business and reputation. We have offered some of our customers a limited warranty, subject to certain conditions. Any failure or refusal of our insurance providers to provide the expected insurance benefits to us after we have remediated warranty claims would cause us to incur significant expense or cause us to cease offering warranties which could damage our reputation, cause us to lose customers, expose us to liability claims by our customers, negatively impact our sales and marketing efforts, and have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. Further, although the terms of the warranty do not allow those customers to use warranty claim payments to fund payments to persons on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons or who are otherwise subject to U.S. sanctions, we cannot assure you that all of our customers will comply with our warranty terms or refrain from taking actions, in violation of our warranty and applicable law.
Current wording
Additionally, our solutions may be used by our customers and other third parties who obtain access to our solutions for purposes other than for which our solutions was intended. We maintain insurance to protect against claims associated with our products and services, but our insurance coverage may not adequately cover the claims asserted against us. In addition, even claims that ultimately are unsuccessful could result in our expenditure of funds in litigation, divert management’s time and other resources, and harm our business and reputation. We have offered our customers of CHECKLIGHT® a limited financial warranty, subject to certain conditions. Any failure or refusal of our insurance providers to provide the expected insurance benefits to us after we have remediated warranty claims would cause us to incur significant expense or cause us to cease offering warranties which could damage our reputation, cause us to lose customers, expose us to liability claims by our customers, negatively impact our sales and marketing efforts, and have an adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. Further, although the terms of the warranty do not allow those customers to use warranty claim payments to fund payments to persons on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons or who are otherwise subject to U.S. sanctions, we cannot assure you that all of our customers will comply with our warranty terms or refrain from taking actions, in violation of our warranty and applicable law.
Previous wording
Our growth strategy includes expanding operations in emerging markets, particularly in regions such as South America and Europe. While these markets present significant growth opportunities, they also introduce a variety of risks that could adversely affect our business and financial results. The key risks associated with our expansion in emerging markets include:
Current wording
Our growth strategy includes expanding operations in emerging markets. While these markets present significant growth opportunities, they also introduce a variety of risks that could adversely affect our business and financial results. The key risks associated with our expansion in emerging markets include:
Previous wording
We have entered into service level agreements (“SLAs”) with many of our managed services clients, under which we guarantee specified levels of service availability. These arrangements require us to estimate and meet service delivery standards, including uptime and system performance, to ensure client satisfaction. The following risks are associated with these SLAs:
Current wording
We have entered into service level agreements (“SLAs”) with many of our managed services clients, under which we guarantee specified levels of service availability. These arrangements require us to estimate and meet service delivery standards, including uptime and system performance, to ensure client satisfaction. The following risks are associated with the SLAs:
Previous wording
As a public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and the corporate governance standards of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Nasdaq. We have a limited operating history as a public company, and these requirements may place a strain on our management, systems, and resources. In addition, we have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, significant legal, accounting, insurance, and other expenses. The Exchange Act requires us to file annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition within specified time periods and to prepare a proxy statement with respect to our annual meeting of stockholders. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Nasdaq requires that we comply with various corporate governance requirements. To maintain and improve the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and comply with the Exchange Act and Nasdaq requirements, significant resources and management oversight are required. This may divert management’s attention from other business concerns and lead to significant costs associated with compliance, which could have a material adverse effect on us and the market price of our common stock.
Current wording
As a public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and the corporate governance standards of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Nasdaq. We have a limited operating history as a public company, and these requirements may place a strain on our management, systems, and resources. In addition, we have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, significant legal, accounting, insurance, and other expenses. The Exchange Act requires us to file annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition within specified time periods and to prepare a proxy statement with respect to our annual meeting of stockholders. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Nasdaq requires that we comply with various corporate governance requirements. To maintain and improve the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and comply with the Exchange Act and Nasdaq requirements, significant resources and management oversight are required. This may divert management’s attention from other business concerns and lead to significant costs associated with compliance, which could have a material adverse effect on us and the market price of our common stock. The expenses incurred by public companies generally for reporting and corporate governance purposes have been increasing. We expect these rules and regulations to continue to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time-consuming and costly. These laws and regulations could also make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. These laws and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board of Directors or its committees or as our executive officers. Advocacy efforts by stockholders and third parties may also prompt even more changes in governance and reporting requirements. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of these costs. Furthermore, if we are unable to satisfy our obligations as a public company, we could be subject to delisting of our common stock, fines, sanctions, other regulatory action, and potentially civil litigation.
Previous wording
We had an aggregate of 11,821,866 issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of December 31, 2024. Approximately 4,838,618 shares were in street name. The remainder of the outstanding shares may be sold, subject to certain volume limitations, pursuant to Rule 144 or other available exemptions. Also, in the future, we may issue additional securities in connection with financings and acquisitions. The amount of our common stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of our then outstanding stock. Due to these factors, sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our common stock.
Current wording
We had an aggregate of 44,671,637 issued and outstanding shares of common stock as of December 31, 2025. Approximately 29,099,985 shares were held in street name. The remainder of the outstanding shares may be sold, subject to certain volume limitations, pursuant to Rule 144 or other available exemptions. Also, in the future, we may issue additional securities in connection with financings and acquisitions. The amount of our common stock issued in connection with an investment or acquisition could constitute a material portion of our then outstanding stock. Due to these factors, sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. These sales, or the perception in the market that the holders of a large number of shares intend to sell shares, could reduce the market price of our common stock.
Previous wording
Provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our amended and restated by-laws, and Delaware law may have the effect of deterring unsolicited takeovers or delaying or preventing a change in control of our company or changes in our management, including transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices. In addition, these provisions may limit the ability of stockholders to approve transactions that they may deem to be in their best interests. These provisions include the ability of our Board of Directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could include the right to approve an acquisition or other change in our control or could be used to institute a rights plan, also known as a poison pill, that would work to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer, likely preventing acquisitions that have not been approved by our Board of Directors.
Current wording
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation, our by-laws, and Delaware law may have the effect of deterring unsolicited takeovers or delaying or preventing a change in control of our company or changes in our management, including transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices. In addition, these provisions may limit the ability of stockholders to approve transactions that they may deem to be in their best interests. These provisions include the ability of our Board of Directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could include the right to approve an acquisition or other change in our control or could be used to institute a rights plan, also known as a poison pill, that would work to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer, likely preventing acquisitions that have not been approved by our Board of Directors. The existence of the forgoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our company, thereby reducing the likelihood that an investor in our company could receive a premium for their common stock in an acquisition.
Previous wording
Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 300,000,000 shares of our common stock and up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Our Board of Directors may choose to issue some or all of such shares to acquire one or more companies and to fund our overhead and general operating requirements. The issuance of any such shares will reduce the book value per share and may contribute to a reduction in the market price of the outstanding shares of our common stock. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuance will reduce the proportionate ownership and voting power of all current stockholders. Further, such issuance may result in a change of control of our company.
Current wording
On January 12, 2026, we filed a certificate of amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to amend our certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 300,000 to 1,300,000,000. We have also authorized the issuance of up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Our Board of Directors may choose to issue some or all of such shares to acquire one or more companies and to fund our overhead and general operating requirements. The issuance of any such shares will reduce the book value per share and may contribute to a reduction in the market price of the outstanding shares of our common stock. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuance will reduce the proportionate ownership and voting power of all current stockholders. Further, such issuance may result in a change of control of our company.
Previous wording
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. For as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting and other requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including (i) not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and (iii) exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier.
Current wording
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. For as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting and other requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including (i) not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and (iii) exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier. In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with the revised accounting standards. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with effective dates generally applicable to public companies. Investors may find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions, reduced reporting requirements, and extended transition periods. If investors find our common stock less attractive as a result of any of the foregoing, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile or may decrease.
Previous wording
Our directors, a former director and executive officers beneficially own a substantial majority of our outstanding capital stock and will have the ability to control our affairs.
Current wording
Our directors, a former director, a consultant and an executive officer beneficially own a substantial majority of our outstanding capital stock and will have the ability to control our affairs.
Previous wording
Our current directors and executive officers, and a former director beneficially own approximately 31.55% of our outstanding capital stock. By virtue of these holdings, they effectively control the election of the members of our Board of Directors, our management, and our affairs and may prevent us from consummating corporate transactions such as mergers, consolidations, or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets that may be favorable from our standpoint or that of our other stockholders.
Current wording
Our directors, a former director, a consultant, and an executive officer, beneficially own approximately 34.47% of our outstanding capital stock. By virtue of these holdings, they effectively control the election of the members of our Board of Directors, our management, and our affairs and may prevent us from consummating corporate transactions such as mergers, consolidations, or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets that may be favorable from our standpoint or that of our other stockholders.
Previous wording
If we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, such as the corporate governance requirements or the minimum closing bid price requirement, Nasdaq may take steps to delist our common stock. On March 29, 2023, we received a letter from the listing qualifications staff of Nasdaq providing notification that the bid price for our common stock had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days and our common stock no longer met the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we had an initial period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our common stock had to be $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days at any time before the expiration of the initial compliance period. We were unable to regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) during the initial compliance period, but pursuant to Nasdaq rules we were eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, we needed to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and we were required to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. Subsequently, on December 28, 2023, we received a letter from the listing qualifications staff of Nasdaq providing notification that the bid price for our common stock had closed below $0.10 per share for the previous 10 consecutive trading days and our common stock no longer met the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Accordingly we were subject to the provisions contemplated under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), and as a result, Nasdaq determined to delist our securities. We were granted an appeal with Nasdaq’s Hearings Panel on March 28, 2024. On March 8, 2024, our 1-for-15 reverse split became effective, increasing the bid price for our common stock above $1.00 per share. On March 22, 2024, we received notification from Nasdaq that we had regained compliance with the bid price requirements as set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 550(a)(2). As a result of regaining compliance, our appeal with Nasdaq’s Hearing Panel was cancelled.
Current wording
On December 30, 2025, we received a letter from the listing qualifications staff of Nasdaq providing notification that the bid price of our common stock had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 33 consecutive business days and our common stock no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we have 180 calendar days or until June 29, 2026, to regain compliance. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our common stock must be $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days at any time before June 29, 2026.
Previous wording
In the event that we again become non-compliant with Rule 5550(a)(2) and cannot re-establish compliance within the required timeframe, our common stock could be delisted from Nasdaq, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, and which would cause the value of our common stock to decline. If our common stock is not eligible for listing or quotation on another market or exchange, trading of our common stock could be conducted in the over-the-counter market or on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the Pink Sheets or the OTC Bulletin Board. In such event, it would become more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate price quotations for, our common stock, and there would likely be a reduction in our coverage by security analysts and the news media, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline further. In addition, it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital if we are not listed on a national securities exchange.
Current wording
In the event that we again become non-compliant with Rule 5550(a)(2) and cannot re-establish compliance within the required timeframe, or we otherwise cannot comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq, our common stock could be delisted from Nasdaq, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, and which would cause the value of our common stock to decline. If our common stock is not eligible for listing or quotation on another market or exchange, trading of our common stock could be conducted in the over-the-counter market or on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the Pink Sheets or the OTC Bulletin Board. In such event, it would become more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate price quotations for, our common stock, and there would likely be a reduction in our coverage by security analysts and the news media, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline further. In addition, it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital if we are not listed on a national securities exchange.
Previous wording
We have never paid any cash dividends, and currently do not intend to pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. We intend to retain any future earnings to the extent necessary to develop and expand our business. Payment of cash dividends, if any, will depend, among other factors, on our earnings, capital requirements, and the general operating and financial condition, and will be subject to legal limitations on the payment of dividends out of paid-in capital. Because we do not intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase in the stock price. This may never happen, and investors may lose all of their investment.
Current wording
We have never paid any cash dividends, and currently do not intend to pay any dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We intend to retain any future earnings to the extent necessary to develop and expand our business. Payment of cash dividends, if any, will depend, among other factors, on our earnings, capital requirements, and the general operating and financial condition, and will be subject to legal limitations on the payment of dividends out of paid-in capital. Because we do not intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase in the stock price. This may never happen, and investors may lose all of their investment.
Previous wording
The trading price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and these fluctuations could cause you to lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. Since shares of our common stock were sold in our initial public offering (IPO) in January 2022 at a price of $75.00 per share, the reported high and low sales prices of our common stock ranged from $0.26 to $138.15 per share through March 24, 2025. Factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate include:
Current wording
The trading price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and these fluctuations could cause you to lose all or part of your investment in our common stock. Since shares of our common stock were sold in our initial public offering in January 2022 at a price of $75.00 per share, the reported high and low sales prices of our common stock ranged from $0.26 to $138.15 per share through March 20, 2026. Factors that may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate include:
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
If we do not regain compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) by June 29, 2026, we may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, we would need to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and would need to provide written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears to the Staff that we will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if we are otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq would notify us that our securities would be subject to delisting. In the event of such notification, we may appeal the staff’s determination to delist our securities, but there can be no assurance the staff would grant our request for continued listing.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
We recognize the critical importance of having a strong and capable leadership team to execute our business strategy. As such, we continue to explore options for mitigating these risks, including potential investments in succession planning and talent development. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in securing or retaining the right talent, and any failure to do so may materially affect our ability to achieve our objectives.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Additionally, any impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets acquired in an acquisition or in an investment, or charges to earnings associated with any acquisition or investment activity, may materially reduce our earnings. Future acquisitions or joint ventures may not result in their anticipated benefits and we may not be able to properly integrate acquired technologies or businesses with our existing operations or successfully combine personnel and cultures. Failure to do so could deprive us of the intended benefits of those acquisitions.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The expenses incurred by public companies generally for reporting and corporate governance purposes have been increasing. We expect these rules and regulations to continue to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time-consuming and costly. These laws and regulations could also make it more difficult or costly for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. These laws and regulations could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board of Directors or its committees or as our executive officers. Advocacy efforts by stockholders and third parties may also prompt even more changes in governance and reporting requirements. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of these costs. Furthermore, if we are unable to satisfy our obligations as a public company, we could be subject to delisting of our common stock, fines, sanctions, other regulatory action, and potentially civil litigation.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
The existence of the forgoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our company, thereby reducing the likelihood that an investor in our company could receive a premium for their common stock in an acquisition.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with the revised accounting standards. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with effective dates generally applicable to public companies.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Investors may find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions, reduced reporting requirements, and extended transition periods. If investors find our common stock less attractive as a result of any of the foregoing, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile or may decrease.