Data Storage Corp

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

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Introduction and Certain Cautionary Statements

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As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Data Storage Corporation and its subsidiaries. The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes and schedules included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the accompanying notes, which are included in the 2025 Annual Report. This discussion, particularly information with respect to our future operations, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties as described under the heading “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should review the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the 2025 Annual Report for a discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may use forward-looking terminology, such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “would,” “estimates,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “should,” “will,” or other variations on these terms or their negatives. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could potentially be forward-looking. We caution that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements or could affect the extent to which a particular objective, projection, estimate or prediction is realized. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below, those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included under Part II, Item 1A below and those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included under Part I, Item 1A in the 2025 Annual Report. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement.

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Although we believe that our assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this**Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qwill prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans of ours will be achieved. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time on our behalf.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

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(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

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During the fourth quarter of 2025, we commenced a fixed-price issuer tender offer to repurchase shares of our Common Stock, as described below. Other than purchases made pursuant to the Tender Offer, we did not repurchase any other shares during the quarter.

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The following table provides the information regarding our repurchases of equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2026:

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

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Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risks and the risk factors set forth in our 2024 Annual Report, together with all the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our condensed financial statements and notes thereto. If any of the following risks actually materialize, our operating results, financial condition and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. The following information updates, and should be read in conjunction with, the information disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” contained in our 2024 Annual Report. Except as disclosed below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our 2024 Annual Report.

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We may need to raise additional capital to acquire companies in complementary and high-growth technology sectors and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in doing so.

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We expect our expenses to increase in connection with our anticipated acquisition activities. For the foreseeable future we will have to fund all of our operations and capital expenditures from revenue generated from operations and equity and debt offerings and cash on hand.

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We may need to raise additional capital to fund our acquisitions, and we cannot be certain that funding will be available on acceptable terms on a timely basis, or at all. To the extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience significant dilution. Any debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that may impact our ability to conduct our business and also have a dilutive effect on our stockholders. We currently do not have any commitment for funding. Our ability to raise capital through the sale of securities may be limited by the rules of the SEC and Nasdaq that place limits on the number and dollar amount of securities that may be sold. There can be no assurances that we will be able to raise the funds needed, especially in light of the fact that our ability to sell securities registered on our registration statement on Form S-3 will be limited until such time the market value of our voting securities held by non-affiliates is $75 million or more.

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We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which could adversely affect our ability to report our financial results accurately and in a timely manner.

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In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness relates to the design and execution of controls over the accounting and disclosure of significant and unusual transactions, including the related income tax implications. This weakness was identified in connection with the divestiture of a material portion of our business that occurred late in the quarter.

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A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Although we are actively implementing a remediation plan, including enhancing internal review procedures and engaging appropriate internal and external resources, the material weakness has not yet been fully remediated.

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Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a- 15(f) under the Exchange Act. During the third quarter of 2025, we identified a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting related to the accounting for significant and unusual transactions. Specifically, the controls related to the analysis utilized in the financial reporting process and the related income tax implication of the significant and unusual transactions. Management plans to fully remediate the identified material weakness in internal controls, however, there can be no assurance that the internal control over financial reporting, as modified, will enable us to identify or avoid material weaknesses in the future. In addition, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are designed and operating effectively.

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A recurring shutdown of the U.S. federal government may adversely affect our business operations and regulatory compliance. During such shutdowns, while the SEC’s EDGAR system remains operational, the unavailability of SEC staff to review filings, issue comments, or declare registration statements effective may delay our ability to complete public offerings, respond to comment letters, or obtain timely regulatory approvals. These delays could impact our access to capital markets, hinder strategic transactions, and create uncertainty around our disclosure obligations. Additionally, the lack of interpretive guidance or exemptive relief during a shutdown may increase legal and compliance risks. There can be no assurance that future shutdowns will not materially affect our operations or financial condition.

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Our growth may be impacted by acquisitions. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions or integrate acquisitions successfully.

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Our future growth may depend in part on our ability to acquire and successfully integrate new businesses. Our Board is actively evaluating multiple strategic alternatives for the use of the remaining sale proceeds, which as stated above, include targeted acquisitions in high growth sectors, a reverse merger or a hybrid of the foregoing. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions, or integrate acquisitions successfully. Once acquired, operations may not achieve anticipated levels of revenues or profitability. Acquisitions involve risks, including difficulties in the integration of the operations, technologies, services, and products of the acquired companies and the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns. Although our management will endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in any particular transaction, there are no assurances that we will properly ascertain all such risks. Difficulties encountered with acquisitions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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Upon exercise of the Company’s outstanding options or warrants, the Company will be obligated to issue a substantial number of additional shares of Common Stock which will dilute its present shareholders.

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The Company is obligated to issue additional shares of its Common Stock in connection with any exercise or conversion, as applicable, of its outstanding options, warrants, and shares of its convertible preferred stock. The exercise of warrants or options will cause the Company to issue additional shares of its Common Stock and will dilute the percentage ownership of its shareholders. In addition, the Company has in the past, and may in the future, exchange outstanding securities for other securities on terms that are dilutive to the securities held by other shareholders not participating in such an exchange.

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The Company may be the target of securities class action and derivative lawsuits which could result in substantial costs.

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Securities class action lawsuits and derivative lawsuits are often brought against companies that have entered into agreements similar to the Divestiture involving a sale of a line of business or other business combinations. In addition, the Company may be subject to private actions, collective actions, investigations, and various other legal proceedings by shareholders, customers, employees, competitors, government agencies, or others. Even if the lawsuits are without merit, defending against these claims can result in substantial costs, damage to the Company’s reputation, and divert significant amounts of management time and resources. If any of these legal proceedings were to be determined adversely to the Company, or the Company were to enter into a settlement arrangement, it could be exposed to monetary damages or limits on its ability to operate its business, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business, liquidity financial condition, and operating results. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company was not aware of any securities class action lawsuits or derivative lawsuits having been filed in connection with the Divestiture.

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(c) Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

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None.