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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Brand Engagement Network Inc.'s 2023 and 2024 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2024 report.

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Top changes in Brand Engagement Network Inc.'s 2024 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeThe FDA broadly regulates the development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, packaging, storage, installation, servicing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution, import, export and market surveillance of our medical devices and has significant enforcement and policymaking power. 13 Table of Contents Other federal and state laws may also apply to us, including additional regulations regarding IT security, PII, deceptive trade practices in New York and California, among others.
Biggest changeIn the event our platforms and applications constitute medical products, our operations may in part become regulated by the FDA and other federal and state agencies. The FDA broadly regulates the development, testing, manufacturing, labeling, packaging, storage, installation, servicing, advertising, promotion, marketing, distribution, import, export and market surveillance of our medical devices and has significant enforcement and policymaking power.
We also generally apply a policy requiring our employees and independent contractors to sign 12 Table of Contents agreements assigning to us any inventions, trade secrets, works of authorship, developments, processes and other intellectual property generated by them on our behalf and under which they agree to protect our confidential information.
We 12 Table of Contents also generally apply a policy requiring our employees and independent contractors to sign agreements assigning to us any inventions, trade secrets, works of authorship, developments, processes and other intellectual property generated by them on our behalf and under which they agree to protect our confidential information.
Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business.
From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business.
See the section titled “ Risk Factors—Risks Related to Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Data Privacy and Security ” for a more comprehensive description of risks related to our intellectual property. Regulation The regulation of artificial intelligence in our target verticals and its broader application is a rapidly evolving topic amongst lawmakers and policymaking organizations.
See the section titled " Risk Factors-Risks Related to Intellectual Property, Information Technology, Data Privacy and Security " for a more comprehensive description of risks related to our intellectual property. Regulation The regulation of artificial intelligence in our target verticals and its broader application is a rapidly evolving topic amongst lawmakers and policymaking organizations.
While regulatory regimes governing artificial intelligence broadly remain undeveloped, there are a number of existing regulations in some of our target verticals with which we may need to comply. For example, there are numerous U.S. federal and state laws and regulations related to the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (“PII”), including health information.
While regulatory regimes governing artificial intelligence broadly remain undeveloped, there are a number of existing regulations in some of our target verticals with which we may need to comply. For example, there are numerous U.S. federal and state laws and regulations related to the privacy and security of personally identifiable information ("PII"), including health information.
The proliferation of generative AI is being driven by the pursuit of cost reduction, value enhancement, differentiated customer engagements and operational efficiency benefits that we believe are not available to organizations through legacy solutions. There are a number of trends that are impacting the rate of adoption and facilitating changes to the ways organizations manage their technology infrastructure.
The growing adoption of generative AI is being driven by the pursuit of cost reduction, value enhancement, differentiated customer engagements and operational efficiency benefits that we believe are not available to organizations through legacy solutions. There are a number of trends that are impacting the rate of adoption and facilitating changes to the ways organizations manage their technology infrastructure.
Fueled by cutting-edge analytics and machine learning, we believe our AI assistants are capable of processing vast volumes of data within the business environment of our customers. Leveraging our advanced analytics capabilities, we designed our AI assistants to provide actionable insights to businesses in real-time. Experienced and passionate management team with a deep understanding of AI .
Fueled by cutting-edge analytics and machine learning, we believe our AI Agents are capable of processing vast volumes of data within the business environment of our customers. Leveraging our advanced analytics capabilities, we designed our AI Agents to provide actionable insights to businesses in real-time. Experienced and passionate management team with a deep understanding of AI .
In addition, by providing customers a human-like interface and a secure environment through multi-model communication, we believe we are able to deliver scaled solutions for industries impacted by labor and cost burdens and whom have a desire to increase engagement with their customers. AI Assistants.
In addition, by providing customers a human-like interface and a secure environment through multi-model communication, we believe we are able to deliver scaled solutions for industries impacted by labor and cost burdens and whom have a desire to increase engagement with their customers. AI Agents .
We are developing a strong pipeline of innovative future developments that we believe will not only augment our AI assistants but also enrich business applications, products, and platforms that adopt our embedded solutions. We believe maintaining a strong pipeline will facilitate new offerings that we can deliver to our business customers.
We are developing a strong pipeline of innovative future developments that we believe will not only augment our AI Agents but also enrich business applications, products, and platforms that adopt our embedded solutions. We believe maintaining a strong pipeline will facilitate new offerings that we can deliver to our business customers.
Our platforms are designed to quickly train and deploy the AI instances into customer defined environments on multiple device types and engagement modes on the Web (desktop, mobile and app), the phone (voice and text) and installed to meet consumers in the physical world through kiosks.
Our platforms are designed to quickly train and deploy the AI Agents into customer defined environments on multiple device types and engagement modes on the Web (desktop, mobile and app), the phone (voice and text) and installed to meet consumers in the physical world through kiosks.
In addition, all conversations or sessions can be transcribed and further analyzed to audit the system and the dialogues for continuous monitoring of the configurable safety and security protocols of our platforms. Customization, Configuration, and Optimization. Our AI assistants can enable substantial variations in customer experiences.
In addition, all conversations or sessions can be transcribed and further analyzed to audit the system and the dialogues for continuous monitoring of the configurable safety and security protocols of our platforms. Customization, Configuration, and Optimization . Our AI Agents can enable substantial variations in customer experiences.
The healthcare vertical is comprised of more than 145,000 organizations. Segments within this domain include outpatient care facilities (48,000+), urgent care facilities (11,000+), physician group locations (18,000+), hospitals (6,000+) and dentist offices (65,000+). Organizations within healthcare segments and business functions within those organizations typically operate in silos, which leads to disparate systems that undermines data interoperability.
The healthcare vertical is comprised of more than 145,000 organizations. Segments within this domain include outpatient care facilities (48,000+), urgent care facilities (11,000+), physician group locations (18,000+), hospitals 9 Table of Contents (6,000+) and dentist offices (65,000+). Organizations within healthcare segments and business functions within those organizations typically operate in silos, which leads to disparate systems that undermines data interoperability.
We have assembled our technology components to create an integrated AI assistant that enables us to provide a seamless consumer-facing experience for our clients complete with our proprietary configurable safety and security features.
We have assembled our technology components to create an integrated AI Agent that enables us to provide a seamless consumer-facing experience for our clients complete with our proprietary configurable safety and security features.
AI assistants can be dressed in broad variations of outfits appropriate for the application, such as a nurse’s scrubs, auto repair uniform, formal business attire, casual-friendly attire, and other profession-appropriate attire.
AI Agents can be dressed in broad variations of outfits appropriate for the application, such as a nurse's scrubs, auto repair uniform, formal business attire, casual-friendly attire, and other profession-appropriate attire.
In the future, we expect to increase the number of use cases for our AI assistants in the automotive and healthcare markets, as well in new markets to which we intend to expand, such as financial services.
In the future, we expect to increase the number of use cases for our AI Agents in the automotive and healthcare markets, as well as in new markets to which we intend to expand, such as financial services.
In this way, each human-like AI assistant is designed to be unique to and aligned with the brand of our clients. Adaptive analytics and machine learning driving speed to deployment .
In this way, each human-like AI Agent is designed to be unique to and aligned with the brand of our clients. Adaptive analytics and machine learning driving speed to deployment .
Our AI assistants can change their dialogue, conversation design, personality and appearances based on the specific needs of our customers and the consumer environments in which they operate.
Our AI Agents can change their dialogue, conversation design, personality and appearances based on the specific needs of our customers and the consumer environments in which they operate.
These collaborations catalyze the advancement of our technology and provide invaluable access to high caliber talent, varied perspective, and the exploration of uncharted technological territory in a manner that we believe differentiates us from our competition.
These collaborations catalyze the advancement of our technology and provide invaluable access to high caliber talent, varied perspective, and the exploration of uncharted technological territory in a manner that we believe differentiates us from our competition. Agreement to Acquire Cataneo .
Although our AI assistants are designed to allow for consistent and brand-cohesive communication, our short-term and long-term memory design and proprietary secured-identity protocol can enable individualized experiences based on an understanding of the individual that changes with time. Our secure, private, prompt design can contextualize our human-like response generation with client-approved and validated data sets.
Although our AI Agents are designed to allow for consistent and brand-cohesive communication, our short-term and long-term memory design and proprietary secured-identity protocol can enable individualized experiences based on an understanding of the individual that changes with time. Our secure, private, prompt design can 8 Table of Contents contextualize our human-like response generation with client-approved and validated data sets.
In 2023, we consummated our acquisition of DM Lab Co., LTD., through which we acquired our first AI assistant prototype. Today we are piloting a scalable and configurable platform that creates, deploys and manages human-like AI assistants, where each assistant is tailored for a specific intended purpose and trained on approved data provided by our customers.
In 2023, we consummated our acquisition of DM Lab Co., LTD (“DM Lab”), through which we acquired our first AI Agent prototype. Today we are piloting a scalable and configurable platform that creates, deploys and manages human-like AI Agents, where each assistant is tailored for a specific intended purpose and trained on approved data provided by our customers.
We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition. Defending such proceedings is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees.
Apart from the foregoing, we are not presently a party to any other legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition. Defending such proceedings is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees.
We believe the ability of our AI assistants to be trained to the data of our clients in short periods of time in an automated fashion will be a significant driver of our ability to deploy our platform quickly and efficiently. We believe BEN is capable of navigating substantial data demands through our pre-processing, remote streaming and sequential linking foundations.
We believe the ability of our AI Agents to be trained to the data of our clients in short periods of time in an automated fashion will be a significant driver of our ability to deploy our platform quickly and efficiently. We believe we are capable of navigating substantial data demands through our pre-processing, remote streaming and sequential linking foundations.
Our AI assistants are designed to work with several existing large language models (“LLMs”), including Anthropic LLM and Llama 2 LLM to configure and personalize our AI assistants’ responses to consumer inquiries to create client-specific solutions.
Our AI Agents are designed to work with several existing large language models (“LLMs”), including Anthropic LLM and Llama 2 LLM to configure and personalize our AI Agents' responses to consumer inquiries to create client-specific solutions.
Illustrative Offering Tiers We plan to offer our products in three tiers, varying based on the level of integration, number of customers services, concurrency of customer engagement and customization of the solutions we provided, as well as the needs of our end users.
Illustrative Offering Tiers We plan to offer our products in three tiers, varying based on the level of integration, number of customers services, concurrency of customer engagement and customization of the solutions we provided, as well as the needs of our end users. 10 Table of Contents Community Cloud .
Furthermore, our AI assistants are designed to be quickly deployed into customer defined environments on multiple device types and engagement modes on the web (desktop, mobile and app), the phone (voice and text) and installed to meet consumers in the physical world through kiosks. 5 Table of Contents Use Cases .
Furthermore, our AI Agents are designed to be quickly deployed into customer defined environments on multiple device types and engagement modes on the web (desktop, mobile and app), the phone (voice and text) and installed to meet consumers in the physical world through kiosks. Use Cases .
In particular, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, and its respective implementing regulations, establishes privacy and security standards that limit the use and disclosure of protected health information (“PHI”), and require the implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of individually identifiable health information in electronic form.
In particular, HIPAA, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, and its respective implementing regulations, establishes privacy and security standards that limit the use and disclosure of protected health information ("PHI"), and require the implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of individually identifiable health information in electronic form.
This integration ensures a smooth transition from online browsing to in-person dealership experience. • Service AI Assistant: Our AI Assistants are designed to enhance the way customers interact with automotive service departments by combining proprietary cutting-edge AI and an intuitive interface to deliver enhanced customer service experiences for consumers requiring vehicle maintenance, booking appointments and those who want to learn more about service options and service programs. • Technician AI Assistant: Our AI Assistants offer real-time guidance, know-how and information to automotive technicians, safeguarding OEM compliance and serving as a vital partner in the garage.
This integration ensures a smooth transition from online browsing to in-person dealership experience. ● Service AI Agent: Designed to enhance the way customers interact with automotive service departments by combining proprietary cutting-edge AI and an intuitive interface to deliver enhanced customer service experiences for consumers requiring vehicle maintenance, booking appointments and those who want to learn more about service options and service programs. ● Technician AI Agent: Offering real-time guidance, know-how and information to automotive technicians, safeguarding original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) compliance and serving as a vital partner in the garage.
We aim to connect to clients’ real time data systems for access to customer specific files, accounts and records to provide meaningful personalized information to our clients’ customers from an approved data set, while maintaining compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations. Additionally, we offer tools to help our clients’ customers manage their personal data and conversations.
We aim to connect to clients' real time data systems for access to customer specific files, accounts and records to provide meaningful personalized information to our clients' customers from an approved data set, while maintaining compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations.
We believe our customer base will largely consist of original equipment manufacturers, car dealerships, hospitals and outpatient clinics and medical professionals, as well as insurance companies and third-party administrators that support those organizations. We intend to target partners whose offerings (both product and services) could be significantly enhanced or differentiated by our technology.
We believe our customer base will primarily consist of original equipment manufacturers, car dealerships, hospitals, outpatient clinics and medical professionals, as well as insurance companies and third-party administrators, advertising agencies, and ad tech platforms. We intend to target partners whose offerings (both product and services) could be significantly enhanced or differentiated by our technology.
Intellectual Property We rely on a combination of patents, patent applications, registered and unregistered trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, license agreements, confidentiality procedures, non-disclosure agreements with third parties and other contractual measures, to protect our intellectual property rights. As of December 31, 2023, we had twenty-one issued patents, including ten U.S. issued patents and 11 issued abroad.
Intellectual Property We rely on a combination of patents, patent applications, registered and unregistered trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, license agreements, confidentiality procedures, non-disclosure agreements with third parties and other contractual measures, to protect our intellectual property rights. As of March 27, 2025, we had 21 issued patents, including 10 U.S. issued patents and 11 issued abroad.
Our AI assistants can be offered to our clients’ customers through mobile apps, desktops or laptops, as well as through in-store lifesize kiosks and SDK integrations and are designed to be deployed in a fully ringfenced environment. 4 Table of Contents Differentiation Through Configurable Safety and Security.
Our AI Agents can be offered to our clients' customers through mobile apps, desktops or laptops, as well as through in-store life-size kiosks and SDK integrations and are designed to be deployed in a fully ringfenced environment. Differentiation Through Configurable Safety and Security .
As of the date of this 9 Table of Contents proxy statement/prospectus, there are more than 450,000 organizations operating in the automotive industry globally. This figure encompasses 280,000+ service centers, 151,000+ used car dealerships, 18,000+ new car dealerships and 500+ insurance providers. The used car dealership and service center segments are fragmented.
As of March 27, 2025, there are more than 450,000 organizations operating in the automotive industry globally. This figure encompasses 280,000+ service centers, 151,000+ used car dealerships, 18,000+ new car dealerships and 500+ insurance providers. The used car dealership and service center segments are fragmented.
Our AI assistants are customizable avatars that integrate themselves into our clients’ environment, training on their internal data to provide a broad array of customer service and education solutions for our clients’ interactions with their current and potential customers.
Our customizable AI Agents are integrated into our clients' environment and train on their internal data to provide a broad array of customer service and education solutions for our clients' interactions with their current and potential customers.
Insurance providers may struggle to scale efforts to digitize customer onboarding, policy binding and claims assessment. In a study by Deloitte, 54% of insurance companies investigated had not completed an upgrade to their legacy policy administration systems.
These processes often depend on manually integrated information from disparate sources. Insurance providers may struggle to scale efforts to digitize customer onboarding, policy binding and claims assessment. In a study by Deloitte, 54% of insurance companies investigated had not completed an upgrade to their legacy policy administration systems.
We continually review our development efforts to assess the existence and patentability of new intellectual property. We control access to and use of our proprietary technology and other confidential information through the use of internal and external controls, including contractual protections with employees, contractors, customers and partners.
The pending U.S. patent applications, if issued, would expire between 2041 and 2044. We continually review our development efforts to assess the existence and patentability of new intellectual property. We control access to and use of our proprietary technology and other confidential information through the use of internal and external controls, including contractual protections with employees, contractors, customers and partners.
Our AI assistants allow us to target a total addressable market that we believe exceeds $10 billion and is poised to grow to $30 billion by 2030, as substantiated by third-party industry reports and comprehensive studies related to our target sectors.
Our conversational AI solutions allow us to target a total addressable market that is estimated to be worth $10 billion and is poised to grow to $47 billion 1 by 2030, as substantiated by third-party industry reports and comprehensive studies related to our target sectors.
Competitive Landscape Our main sources of competition fall into several categories: • Companies with AI capabilities focused on solutions in the conversational interface, language understanding and processing; • Organizations offering products within our current target verticals; and • Legacy providers, including large technology companies with existing and fast-growing AI offerings. 11 Table of Contents The AI value stack is comprised of multiple layers including services, software & applications, models & machine learning operations, infrastructure and platforms and silicon.
Competitive Landscape Our main sources of competition fall into several categories: ● Companies with AI capabilities focused on solutions in the conversational interface, language understanding and processing; ● Organizations offering products within our current target verticals; and ● Legacy providers, including large technology companies with existing and fast-growing AI offerings.
AI and data-driven tech platforms enabling task management and/or help desk applications are most instructive. However, infrastructure & hardware players that enable AI technologies as well as large tech names that are infusing AI to enhance their broader platform value propositions are also relevant. Private market comparables may also be instructive, although performance metrics are generally limited.
However, infrastructure & hardware players that enable AI technologies as well as large tech names that are infusing AI to enhance their broader platform value propositions are also relevant. 11 Table of Contents Private market comparables may also be instructive, although performance metrics are generally limited.
Digital transformation efforts are increasingly focusing on the seamless integration of emerging technologies beyond generative AI. These include technologies like blockchain, cloud management and computing, and the internet of things (“IoT”). The strategic integration of these emerging technologies into existing infrastructure and processes is a critical aspect of future-proofing organizations and ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
These include technologies like blockchain, cloud management and computing, and the IoT. The strategic integration of these emerging technologies into existing infrastructure and processes is a critical aspect of future-proofing organizations and ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
It is projected that at least one-fifth of generative AI usage will derive from multimodal interfaces. A recent survey investigating customer engagement revealed that four out of five individuals preferred a multimodal experience over a text-based interaction. Timely, Personalized Experiences.
It is projected that at least one-fifth of generative AI usage will derive from multimodal interfaces. A recent survey investigating customer engagement revealed that four out of five individuals preferred a multimodal experience over a text-based interaction. Integration of Emerging Technologies . Digital transformation efforts are increasingly focusing on the seamless integration of emerging technologies beyond generative AI.
Addressing these ethical and compliance aspects is crucial for organizations to build trust with their customers, partners, and stakeholders, and to avoid or mitigate potential risks associated with noncompliance whether intentional or unintentional. Our Core Strengths Versatile Applications and Customizable Designs that are Industry-Agnostic .
Addressing these ethical and compliance aspects is crucial for organizations to build trust with their customers, partners, and stakeholders, and to avoid or mitigate potential risks associated with noncompliance whether intentional or unintentional. Timely, Personalized Experiences .
Although not exhaustive of segments operating in this vertical, this figure consists of 12,000+ FDIC and Non-FDIC insured banks, 195,000+ credit intermediaries, 16000+ asset & wealth management and 4,500+ insurance providers. Trust is a central tenant of financial services organizations in which reliability and security are essential to the delivery of value to clients.
Over 227,000 organizations operate in the financial services industry. Although not exhaustive of segments operating in this vertical, this figure consists of 12,000+ FDIC and Non-FDIC insured banks, 195,000+ credit intermediaries, 16000+ asset & wealth management and 4,500+ insurance providers.
These statistics underscore the accelerating pace of technological adoption and the critical role of integration in driving successful digital transformations, which we believe will further the adoption of AI. Ethical and Regulatory Change .
These statistics underscore the accelerating pace of technological adoption and the critical role of integration in driving successful digital transformations, which we believe will further the adoption of AI. Our Core Strengths Versatile Applications and Customizable Designs that are Industry-Agnostic .
Financial Services We believe BEN can fill much of the onboarding deficiencies faced by providers across the financial services sector by delivering a friendly, trustworthy and neutral interface that can provide comfort to customers facing delicate financial decisions. Over 227,000 organizations operate in the financial services industry.
We believe these solutions will mark a shift from mere consumer exposure to meaningful consumer experiences. Financial Services We believe we can fill much of the onboarding deficiencies faced by providers across the financial services sector by delivering a friendly, trustworthy and neutral interface that can provide comfort to customers facing delicate financial decisions.
Our platform has been designed with a “middle layer” that performs these configurable safety functions without inducing delay in the overall experience. If desired, the responses will only come from a select dataset that has been ingested while still providing a natural conversation to the user with appropriate natural language responses.
If desired, the responses will only come from a select dataset that has been ingested while still providing a natural conversation to the user with appropriate natural language responses.
Although we still seek the same core goal of giving consumers more control over their data, we have refocused our product development on communications between customers and businesses with the new vision of enabling more meaningful interactions and experiences and discontinued our previous operations, including our mobile advertising platform, which we do not intend to pursue as part of our product offerings at this time.
Although we still seek the same core goal of giving consumers more control over their data, we have refocused our product development on secure and personalized communications between customers and businesses with the new vision of enabling more meaningful interactions and engaging experiences.
Automatic speech recognition (“ASR”), text-to-speech (“TTS”), avatar and natural language processing (“NLP”) can be tweaked for tone, cadence, personality, emotions and other auditory features. The voices used in our AI assistants can be matched with broad variations of avatars with customized ethnicity, skin tone, facial features, and other physical attributes.
ASR, TTS, and NLP can be tweaked for tone, cadence, personality, emotions and other auditory features. The voices used in our AI Agents can be matched with broad variations of agent appearance design with customized ethnicity, skin tone, facial features, and other physical attributes.
This is backed by extensive regulation, which establishes risk on industry participants to ensure compliance. The scope and complexity of traded products is exerting pressure on the reconciliation processes undertaken by asset and wealth management organizations. These processes often depend on manually integrated information from disparate sources.
Trust is a central tenant of financial services organizations in which reliability and security are essential to the delivery of value to clients. This is backed by extensive regulation, which establishes risk on industry participants to ensure compliance. The scope and complexity of traded products is exerting pressure on the reconciliation processes undertaken by asset and wealth management organizations.
Whether in the automotive, healthcare or other industries or other developing markets, our AI assistants have been designed to deploy and integrate with our customers’ businesses regardless of industry or internal infrastructure.
We believe our AI Agents will be deployable across multiple differing industry verticals, regardless of whether a business leverages public or private cloud services, localized or hybrid environments. Whether in the automotive, healthcare or other industries or other developing markets, our AI Agents have been designed to deploy and integrate with our customers' businesses regardless of industry or internal infrastructure.
The deployment of the AI assistant “meets our customers where they are” by having a combination of cloud-based, server-based and local-device-based functionality. Deployments of our AI assistants can be completely optimized to take advantage of the dataset, solution environment, device hardware and operating systems and existing IT infrastructure.
Deployments of our AI Agents can be completely optimized to take advantage of the dataset, solution environment, device hardware and operating systems and existing IT infrastructure.
We see significant growth potential and margin expansion opportunities in the automotive, healthcare, and financial services sectors in the medium- to long-term. Our strategic approach involves initially establishing customer relationships through our AI assistants and, over time, expand these relationships to introduce additional offerings that meet our customers’ evolving needs. Product and Verticals Expansion.
Our strategic approach involves initially establishing customer relationships through our AI Agents and, over time, expanding these relationships to introduce additional offerings that meet our customers' evolving needs. Product and Verticals Expansion .
The AI Industry We operate within the generative AI industry — a swiftly evolving sector nestled the broader AI, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing landscape.
The AI Industry We operate within the generative AI industry, a rapidly advancing segment within the broader AI market, positioned at the intersection of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
Our conversational AI assistants seek to emulate a discussion between the customers of our clients and our AI assistants as a way of enhancing the user experience by creating a more meaningful interaction from which the customers of our clients can retain more information.
Additionally, we will seek to offer tools to help our clients' customers manage their personal data and conversations. Our AI Agents seek to emulate a discussion between the customers of our clients and our AI Agents as a way of enhancing the user experience by creating a more meaningful interaction.
In a separate study, McKinsey noted that more than 80% of respondents use online sources during the purchase-consideration period of new vehicle sales.
In a separate study, McKinsey noted that more than 80% of respondents use online sources during the purchase-consideration period of new vehicle sales. Advertising The advertising landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, shifting from broad "spray and pray" approaches to more data-driven "pay and hope" strategies.
By understanding customer needs and preferences, our AI Assistant works in tandem with the sales team to provide enhanced customer experiences online that carry through to the dealership. • Sales AI Assistant: Our AI Assistants may be showcased on a life-size kiosk, and offers uniformity and personalization to each customer through an intuitive interface.
By understanding customer needs and preferences, our AI Agent works in tandem with the sales team to provide enhanced customer experiences online that carry through to the dealership. ● In-Vehicle Experience: Connecting directly with vehicle data, mobile application, and contextual information to provide drivers with engaging experiences, providing relevant and meaningful engagement opportunities from automotive vertical participants. ● Sales AI Agent: Available on life-size kiosks, and offers uniformity and personalization to each customer through an intuitive interface.
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The SEC maintains an Internet site ( www.sec.gov ) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
Our U.S. issued patents expire between September 9, 2028, and April 18, 2031. As of December 31, 2023, we had 19 pending patent applications, including two U.S. nonprovisional patent applications, 13 U.S. provisional patent applications, one Patent Cooperation Treaty patent application, and three patent applications abroad. The pending U.S. patent applications, if issued, would expire between 2041 and 2043.
Our U.S. issued patents expire between September 9, 2028, and April 18, 2031. We also have 25 pending patent applications, including 24 U.S. nonprovisional patent applications, 9 U.S. provisional patent applications (2 of which are in the process of being revived as a matter of unintentional abandonment), one Patent Cooperation Treaty patent application, and three patent applications in other jurisdictions.
Once a dataset has been ingested by the application, dialogue management can begin with several tactics and methods to reduce the learning period of the AI assistant. Our unique approach of using statistical methods combined with more intuitive methods can accelerate the training of our AI assistants significantly.
Our modular architecture enables source data to be ingested for training and response generation in a few hours through a standardized data interface. Once a dataset has been ingested by the application, dialogue management can begin with several tactics and methods to reduce the learning period of the AI Agent.
However, in November of 2023, we obtained our first customer in the healthcare industry through our entry-level community cloud AI assistant offering. 3 Table of Contents Our Technology We offer a customizable human-like AI assistant that can enhance customer engagement while delivering a secure, consistent and effective message for vertically-focused end markets including automotive and healthcare.
We offer a customizable human-like AI Agent that can enhance customer engagement while delivering a secure, consistent and effective message for vertically-focused end markets.
We believe our broad scope of application allows us to be nimble and respond to developing trends with our end-users and other potential customers, without having substantial delays and costs when entering emerging markets. Customizable solutions delivering personalized experiences . We believe every engagement with a customer is unique and personalized.
We believe our broad scope of application allows us to be nimble and respond to developing trends with our end-users and other potential customers, without having substantial delays and costs when entering emerging markets. 7 https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/consulting/us-state-of-gen-ai-q4.pdf 8 https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/superagency-in-the-workplace-empowering-people-to-unlock-ais-full-potential-at-work 9 https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/press-releases/state-of-generative-ai.html 10 https://www.gartner.com/en/executive-guidance/impact-of-personalization Customizable solutions delivering personalized experiences . We believe every engagement with a customer is unique and personalized.
By “meeting the consumers where they are” and allowing interactions to occur on their preferred devices, our applications can be more easily and broadly adopted by the market.
By "meeting the consumers where they are" and allowing interactions to occur on their preferred devices, our applications can be more easily and broadly adopted by the market. Furthermore, we aim to integrate with our customers' business backend systems, such as customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, and Internet of Things (“IoT”) systems within our full-stack.
We believe the primary differentiation of our AI assistants is the ability to ensure unbiased training by eliminating “hallucinations”, filtering for inappropriate inputs and responses, managing customer identity resolution. Additionally, BEN expects to implement data anonymization techniques to safeguard against proprietary data leakage to 3rd party LLMs.
We believe the primary differentiation of our AI Agents is the ability to reduce bias and minimize "hallucinations," filtering for inappropriate inputs and responses and managing customer identity resolution.
Our Growth Strategies 8 Table of Contents New Customer Acquisition Leveraging Direct and Channel Sales Strategy . We aim to broaden our customer base by leveraging both our direct sales force and channel partners. Long-term definitive agreements with industry leaders like AFG Companies, Inc.
Our Growth Strategies New Customer Acquisition Leveraging Direct and Channel Sales Strategy . We aim to expand our customer base by leveraging both direct sales force efforts and strategic channel partnerships. By forging agreements with strong industry partners, such as IntelliTek in healthcare, we streamline access to new customer prospects and unlock new market opportunities.
We believe businesses will be able to deploy our multimodal AI assistants within native apps, kiosks and software development kit (“SDK”) integrations. As a pre-revenue business, revenue generated in 2023 and 2024 was minimal, and we generated minimal revenues in 2022, which were attributable to beta testing of discontinued products, including our mobile advertising platform.
As a pre-revenue business, revenue generated in 2023 and 2024 was minimal, and we generated minimal revenues in 2022, which were attributable to beta testing of a mobile advertising platform under an exploratory business model that was discontinued. In November 2023, we obtained our first customer in the healthcare industry through our entry-level community cloud AI Agent offering.
Legacy BEN was originally formed in 2018 with the intention of disrupting the traditional mailing system through a uniquely secure, personalized electronic communication network.
Our conversational AI solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of our business customers - from AI Agent customization in look, sound, and feel, to conversation design, business system integration, and cross-platform execution. We were originally formed in 2018 with the intention of disrupting the traditional mailing system through a uniquely secure, personalized electronic communication network.
We have recently debuted the following piloted use cases for our AI assistants: Automotive Assistants will include: • Dealership Reporting: AI Assistants reduce the need for manual data searching and spreadsheet-based reporting by leveraging BEN’s proprietary AI technology to strengthen reporting practices and accuracy across the auto industry. • Web AI Assistant: Our AI Assistants are solution for transforming the online experience for dealership customers.
We have recently debuted the following use cases for our AI Agents, which we intend to pilot with our customers: Automotive Assistants: ● Web AI Agent: A solution for transforming the online experience for dealership customers.
In September 2023, we executed a Reseller Agreement with AFG pursuant to which AFG was granted an exclusive license to sell our products to original equipment manufacturers and dealerships in the automotive industry. We intend to utilize additional channel partners and grow our sales team to further expand our customer base and drive revenues.
In addition to healthcare and automotive, we have expanded our development focus into advertising and media. We intend to utilize additional channel partners and grow our sales team to further expand our customer base and drive revenues.
(“AFG”) not only extend our reach but also streamline access to new customers through deep relationships with original equipment manufacturers and automotive dealers. We plan to seek additional partnerships with channel sales providers across our current verticals to organically grow revenues and expand familiarity with our products and brand. “Land & Expand” .
We plan to seek additional partnerships with channel sales providers across our current verticals to organically grow revenues and expand familiarity with our products and brand. "Land & Expand" . We see significant growth potential and margin expansion opportunities in the automotive, healthcare, and financial services sectors in the medium- to long-term.
We believe consumer satisfaction in business interactions hinges on the timely fulfillment of consumer needs, the consistency of these interactions and a preference for highly-personalized experiences. This is becoming increasingly important to younger demographics, as industry reports suggest that two-thirds of millennials expect real-time customer service and three-quarters of all consumers expect a consistent cross-channel service experience.
We believe consumer satisfaction in business interactions hinges on the timely fulfillment of consumer needs, the consistency of these interactions and a preference for highly-personalized experiences. Gartner 10 has previously reported that organizations that focus on personalization can expect 16% more commercial outcome impact.
Our reports, amendments thereto, proxy statements and other information are also made available, free of charge, on our investor relations website at https://beninc.ai/ as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish such information with the SEC.
Copies of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished to the SEC are also available free of charge through the Company’s investor relations website ( http://www.sanaramedtech.com/investor-relations/ ), as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing with or otherwise furnishing such information to the SEC, and are available in print to any shareholder who requests it.
We are an emerging provider of conversational AI assistants, with the purpose of transforming engagement and analytics for businesses through our security-focused, multimodal communication and human-like assistants. Our AI assistants are built on proprietary natural language processing, anomaly detection, multisensory awareness, sentiment and environmental analysis, as well as real-time individuation and personalization capabilities.
Our AI Agents are built on 16+ advanced AI modules spanning perception, understanding, and response, with advanced capabilities in natural language processing ("NLP"), multisensory awareness, sentiment and environmental analysis, and real-time individuation and personalization.
The information contained on the websites referenced in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is not incorporated by reference into this filing. Further, our references to website URLs are intended to be inactive textual references only.
Information contained on or accessible through our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K and should not be considered a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 13 Table of Contents Available Information The Company electronically files reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
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Biggest changeMaterial risks that may affect our business, operating results and financial condition include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: • We have a limited operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate its prospects and future results of operations. • We have a history of losses and may not be able to achieve profitability on a consistent basis or at all. • We expect to be dependent on a limited number of customers and end markets. • Our addressable market opportunity for its current and future products may be much smaller than it estimates. • We may need additional capital, and it cannot be certain that additional financing will be available on favorable terms, or at all. • Our sales cycles can be long and unpredictable, particularly with respect to large subscriptions, and its sales efforts require considerable time and expense. • Our business depends on customers purchasing additional subscriptions and products from us and renewing their subscriptions. • Our revenue growth depends in part on the success of its strategic relationships with third parties, including channel partners. • We face intense and growing competition for its products and services, and it may lack sufficient financial or other resources to maintain or improve its competitive positions. • We may not be able to effectively develop and expand our sales, marketing and customer support capabilities. • We may generate a significant portion of our revenues primarily from a few major customers. • If we are not able to grow, maintain and enhance our brand and reputation, our relationships with our customers, partners, investors and employees may be harmed. • Changes in our subscription or pricing models could adversely affect our operating results. • We may offer discounts on its pricing models to drive awareness of our products and encourage usage and adoption. • The benefits of our products to customers and projected return on investment have not been substantiated through long-term trials or use. • The loss of one or more key members of our management team or personnel, or our failure to attract, integrate and retain additional personnel in the future, could harm our business and negatively affect our ability to successfully grow our business. • We may acquire or invest in companies and technologies, which may divert our management’s attention, and result in additional dilution to our stockholders.
Biggest changeIf customers do not renew or expand their subscriptions with us, our revenue may decline and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be harmed. ● Our revenue growth depends in part on the success of our strategic relationships with third parties, including channel partners, and if we are unable to establish and maintain successful relationships with them, our business, operating results, and financial condition could be adversely affected. ● Our ability to sell our software and services to customers is dependent on the quality of our offerings, and our failure to maintain the quality of our offerings could have a material adverse effect on our sales and results of operations. ● We may not be able to effectively develop and expand our sales, marketing and customer support capabilities. ● We may generate a significant portion of our revenues primarily from a few major customers, and loss of business from such customers could reduce our revenues and significantly harm our business. ● If we are not able to grow, maintain and enhance our brand and reputation, our relationships with our customers, partners, investors and employees may be harmed, and our business and results of operations may be adversely affected. ● If we are unable to achieve and sustain a level of liquidity sufficient to support our operations and fulfill our obligations, our business, operating results and financial position could be adversely affected. ● Changes in our subscription or pricing models could adversely affect our operating results. ● The benefits of our products to customers and projected return on investment have not been substantiated through long-term trials or use. ● We may acquire or invest in companies and technologies, which may divert our management’s attention, and result in additional dilution to our stockholders.
We may at times fail (or be perceived to have failed) in our efforts to comply with our data privacy and security obligations. Moreover, despite our efforts, our personnel or third parties on whom we rely may fail to comply with such obligations, which could negatively impact our business operations.
We may at times fail (or be perceived to have failed) in our efforts to comply with our data privacy and security obligations. Moreover, despite our efforts, our personnel or third parties on whom we rely on may fail to comply with such obligations, which could negatively impact our business operations.
An acquisition, investment or business relationship may result in unforeseen risks, operating difficulties and expenditures, including the following: • an acquisition may negatively affect our financial results because it may require us to incur charges or assume substantial debt or other liabilities, may cause adverse tax consequences or unfavorable accounting treatment, may expose us to claims and disputes by third parties, including intellectual property claims and disputes, or may not generate sufficient financial return to offset additional costs and expenses related to the acquisition; • costs and potential difficulties associated with the requirement to test and assimilate the internal control processes of the acquired business; • we may encounter difficulties or unforeseen expenditures assimilating or integrating the businesses, technologies, infrastructure, products, personnel or operations of the acquired companies, particularly if the key personnel of the acquired company choose not to work for us or if we are unable to retain key personnel, if their technology is not easily adapted to work with ours, or if we have difficulty retaining the customers of any acquired business due to changes in ownership, management, or otherwise; • we may not realize the expected benefits of the acquisition; • an acquisition may disrupt our ongoing business, divert resources, increase our expenses, and distract our management; 27 Table of Contents • an acquisition may result in a delay or reduction of customer subscriptions for our offerings for both us and the company acquired due to customer uncertainty about continuity and effectiveness of service from either company; • the potential impact on relationships with existing customers, vendors, and channel providers as business partners as a result of acquiring another company or business that competes with or otherwise is incompatible with those existing relationships; • the potential that our due diligence of the acquired company or business does not identify significant problems or liabilities, or that we underestimate the costs and effects of identified liabilities; • exposure to litigation or other claims in connection with, or inheritance of claims or litigation risk as a result of, an acquisition, including but not limited to claims from former employees, customers, or other third parties, which may differ from or be more significant than the risks our business faces; • potential goodwill impairment charges related to acquisitions; • we may encounter difficulties in, or may be unable to, successfully sell any acquired offerings; • an acquisition may involve the entry into geographic or business markets in which we have little or no prior experience or where competitors have stronger market positions; • an acquisition may require us to comply with additional laws and regulations, or to engage in substantial remediation efforts to cause the acquired company to comply with applicable laws or regulations, or result in liabilities resulting from the acquired company’s failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations; • our use of cash to pay for an acquisition would limit other potential uses for our cash; • if we incur debt to fund such acquisition, such debt may subject us to material restrictions on our ability to conduct our business as well as financial maintenance covenants; and • to the extent that we issue a significant amount of equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, existing stockholders may be diluted and earnings per share may decrease.
An acquisition, investment or business relationship may result in unforeseen risks, operating difficulties and expenditures, including the following: ● an acquisition may negatively affect our financial results because it may require us to incur charges or assume substantial debt or other liabilities, may cause adverse tax consequences or unfavorable accounting treatment, may expose us to claims and disputes by third parties, including intellectual property claims and disputes, or may not generate sufficient financial return to offset additional costs and expenses related to the acquisition; ● costs and potential difficulties associated with the requirement to test and assimilate the internal control processes of the acquired business; ● we may encounter difficulties or unforeseen expenditures assimilating or integrating the businesses, technologies, infrastructure, products, personnel or operations of the acquired companies, particularly if the key personnel of the acquired company choose not to work for us or if we are unable to retain key personnel, if their technology is not easily adapted to work with ours, or if we have difficulty retaining the customers of any acquired business due to changes in ownership, management, or otherwise; ● we may not realize the expected benefits of the acquisition; ● an acquisition may disrupt our ongoing business, divert resources, increase our expenses, and distract our management; ● an acquisition may result in a delay or reduction of customer subscriptions for our offerings for both us and the company acquired due to customer uncertainty about continuity and effectiveness of service from either company; ● the potential impact on relationships with existing customers, vendors, and channel providers as business partners as a result of acquiring another company or business that competes with or otherwise is incompatible with those existing relationships; ● the potential that our due diligence of the acquired company or business does not identify significant problems or liabilities, or that we underestimate the costs and effects of identified liabilities; ● exposure to litigation or other claims in connection with, or inheritance of claims or litigation risk as a result of, an acquisition, including but not limited to claims from former employees, customers, or other third parties, which may differ from or be more significant than the risks our business faces; ● potential goodwill impairment charges related to acquisitions; ● we may encounter difficulties in, or may be unable to, successfully sell any acquired offerings; ● an acquisition may involve the entry into geographic or business markets in which we have little or no prior experience or where competitors have stronger market positions; 26 Table of Contents ● an acquisition may require us to comply with additional laws and regulations, or to engage in substantial remediation efforts to cause the acquired company to comply with applicable laws or regulations, or result in liabilities resulting from the acquired company's failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations; ● our use of cash to pay for an acquisition would limit other potential uses for our cash; ● if we incur debt to fund such acquisition, such debt may subject us to material restrictions on our ability to conduct our business as well as financial maintenance covenants; and ● to the extent that we issue a significant amount of equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, existing stockholders may be diluted and earnings per share may decrease.
Other factors that may cause fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and financial position include, without limitation, those listed below: • the success of our sales and marketing efforts; • our ability to increase our margins; • the timing of expenses and revenue recognition; • the timing and amount of payments received from our customers; 18 Table of Contents • termination of one or more large contracts by customers or channel providers; • the time- and cost-intensive nature of our sales efforts and the length and variability of sales cycles; • the amount and timing of operating expenses related to the maintenance and expansion of our business and operations; • the timing and effectiveness of new sales and marketing initiatives; • changes in our pricing policies or those of our competitors; • the timing and success of new products, features, and functionality introduced by us or our competitors; • cyberattacks and other actual or perceived data or security breaches; • our ability to hire and retain employees, in particular, those responsible for the development, operations and maintenance, and selling or marketing of our software; and our ability to develop and retain talented sales personnel who are able to achieve desired productivity levels in a reasonable period of time and provide sales leadership in areas in which we are expanding our sales and marketing efforts; • changes in the competitive dynamics of our industry; • the cost of and potential outcomes of future claims or litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business; • indemnification payments to our customers or other third parties; • ability to scale our business with increasing demands; • the timing of expenses related to any future acquisitions; and • general economic, regulatory, and market conditions, including the impact of public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international affairs such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East which may cause financial market volatility.
Other factors that may cause fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and financial position include, without limitation, those listed below: ● the success of our sales and marketing efforts; ● our ability to increase our margins; 17 Table of Contents ● the timing of expenses and revenue recognition; ● the timing and amount of payments received from our customers; ● termination of one or more large contracts by customers or channel providers; ● the time- and cost-intensive nature of our sales efforts and the length and variability of sales cycles; ● the amount and timing of operating expenses related to the maintenance and expansion of our business and operations; ● the timing and effectiveness of new sales and marketing initiatives; ● changes in our pricing policies or those of our competitors; ● the timing and success of new products, features, and functionality introduced by us or our competitors; ● cyberattacks and other actual or perceived data or security breaches; ● our ability to hire and retain employees, in particular, those responsible for the development, operations and maintenance, and selling or marketing of our software; and our ability to develop and retain talented sales personnel who are able to achieve desired productivity levels in a reasonable period of time and provide sales leadership in areas in which we are expanding our sales and marketing efforts; ● changes in the competitive dynamics of our industry; ● the cost of and potential outcomes of future claims or litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on our business; ● indemnification payments to our customers or other third parties; ● ability to scale our business with increasing demands; ● the timing of expenses related to any future acquisitions; and ● general economic, regulatory, and market conditions, including the impact of public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international affairs such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East which may cause financial market volatility.
Changes in our subscription or pricing models could adversely affect our operating results . As the markets for our subscriptions grow, as new competitors introduce new products or services that compete with ours, we may be unable to attract new customers at the same price or based on the same pricing model as we have historically used.
Changes in our subscription or pricing models could adversely affect our operating results . As the markets for our subscriptions grow and as new competitors introduce new products or services that compete with ours, we may be unable to attract new customers at the same price or based on the same pricing model as we have historically used.
For additional information on risks that privacy and data protection obligations could pose to our business, see the Risk Factor titled “ We are or may become subject to stringent and evolving U.S. and foreign laws, regulations, and rules, contractual obligations, industry standards, policies and other obligations related to data privacy and security.
For additional information on risks that privacy and data protection obligations could pose to our business, see the Risk Factor titled " We are or may become subject to stringent and evolving U.S. and foreign laws, regulations, and rules, contractual obligations, industry standards, policies and other obligations related to data privacy and security.
We are required to comply with the SEC’s rules implementing Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which will require management to certify financial and other information in our quarterly and annual reports and provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
We are required to comply with the SEC's rules implementing Sections 302 and 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, which will require management to certify financial and other information in our quarterly and annual reports and provide an annual management report on the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting.
If we are not able to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a timely manner, or if we are unable to maintain proper and effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to produce timely and accurate financial statements.
If we are not able to comply with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley in a timely manner, or if we are unable to maintain proper and effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to produce timely and accurate financial statements.
Our business and operations could be negatively affected if we become subject to any securities litigation or shareholder activism, which could cause us to incur significant expense, hinder execution of business and growth strategy and impact its stock price.
Our business and operations could be negatively affected if we become subject to any securities litigation or shareholder activism, which could cause us to incur significant expense, hinder execution of business and growth strategy and impact our stock price.
Any or all of the above issues, or the perception that any of them have occurred, could result in adverse consequences including, but not limited to, business interruptions and diversions of funds, decreased ability to attract new customers, existing customers deciding to terminate or not renew their agreements, reduced ability to obtain and maintain required or desirable cybersecurity certifications, reputational damage, government enforcement actions (for example, investigations, fines, penalties, audits, and inspections), and private litigation (including class claims), any of which could materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and future prospects.
Any or all of the above issues, or the perception that any of them have occurred, could result in adverse consequences including, but not limited to, business interruptions and diversions of funds, decreased ability to attract new customers, existing customers deciding to terminate or not renew their agreements, reduced ability to obtain and maintain required or desirable cybersecurity certifications, reputational damage, government enforcement actions (for example, 34 Table of Contents investigations, fines, penalties, audits, and inspections), and private litigation (including class claims), any of which could materially adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and future prospects.
Any intellectual property litigation to which we might become a party, or for which we are required to provide indemnification, may require us to do one or more of the following: • cease selling or using products that incorporate the intellectual property rights that we allegedly infringe, misappropriate or violate; • make substantial payments for legal fees, settlement payments or other costs or damages; 32 Table of Contents • obtain a license, which may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, to sell or use the relevant technology; or • redesign the allegedly infringing products to avoid infringement, misappropriation or violation, which could be costly, time-consuming or impossible.
Any intellectual property litigation to which we might become a party, or for which we are required to provide indemnification, may require us to do one or more of the following: ● cease selling or using products that incorporate the intellectual property rights that we allegedly infringe, misappropriate or violate; ● make substantial payments for legal fees, settlement payments or other costs or damages; ● obtain a license, which may not be available on reasonable terms or at all, to sell or use the relevant technology; or ● redesign the allegedly infringing products to avoid infringement, misappropriation or violation, which could be costly, time-consuming or impossible.
In the “land” phase of our business model, we may deploy prototype capabilities to potential customers at minimal cost initially to them for evaluation purposes, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to convert these engagements into long-term sales arrangements.
In the "land" phase of our business model, we may deploy prototype capabilities to potential customers at minimal cost initially to them for evaluation purposes, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to convert these engagements into long-term sales arrangements.
Our systems and the third-party systems upon which we and our customers rely are also vulnerable to damage or interruption from catastrophic occurrences such as earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunication failures, cybersecurity threats, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical and similar events, or acts of misconduct.
Our systems and the third-party systems upon which we and our customers rely are also vulnerable to damage or interruption from catastrophic occurrences such as earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunication failures, 29 Table of Contents cybersecurity threats, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical and similar events, or acts of misconduct.
Issues in the use of AI or machine learning in our software may result in reputational harm or liability. We develop and use AI, including generative AI, and machine learning (ML) technologies in our products and services (collectively, “AI/ML” technologies) and our employees and personnel may use AI/ML technologies to perform their work.
Issues in the use of AI or machine learning in our software may result in reputational harm or liability. We develop and use AI, including generative AI, and machine learning ("ML") technologies in our products and services (collectively, "AI/ML" technologies) and our employees and personnel may use AI/ML technologies to perform their work.
We, and the third-party business partners and vendors upon which we rely, have experienced, and may in the future experience, cybersecurity threats, including threats or attempts to disrupt our information technology infrastructure and unauthorized attempts to gain access to sensitive or confidential information.
We, and the third-party business partners and vendors upon which we have relied, have experienced, and may in the future experience, cybersecurity threats, including threats or attempts to disrupt our information technology infrastructure and unauthorized attempts to gain access to sensitive or confidential information.
As an emerging growth company, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(a) until the later of (i) the year following our first annual report required to be filed with the SEC or (ii) we are no longer an emerging growth company.
As an emerging growth company, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to formally attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(a) until the later of (i) the year following our first annual report 37 Table of Contents required to be filed with the SEC or (ii) we are no longer an emerging growth company.
The risk of patent litigation has been amplified by the increase in the number of a type of patent holder, which we refer to as a non-practicing entity, whose sole or principal business is to assert such claims and against whom our own intellectual property portfolio may provide little deterrent value.
The risk of patent litigation has been amplified by the increase in the number of a type of patent holder, which we refer to as a non-practicing entity, whose sole or principal business is to assert such 30 Table of Contents claims and against whom our own intellectual property portfolio may provide little deterrent value.
We will rely in part on the technology, infrastructure, and software applications, including software-as-a-service offerings, of certain third parties, in order to host or operate some or all of certain key 30 Table of Contents platform features or functions of our business, including our cloud-based services, customer relationship management activities, billing and order management, and financial accounting services.
We will rely in part on the technology, infrastructure, and software applications, including software-as-a-service offerings, of certain third parties, in order to host or operate some or all of certain key platform features or functions of our business, including our cloud-based services, customer relationship management activities, billing and order management, and financial accounting services.
Moreover, the terms of any revolving credit facility into which we or any of our subsidiaries enters may restrict its ability to pay dividends, and any additional debt we or any of our subsidiaries may incur in the future may include similar restrictions.
Moreover, the terms of any credit facility into which we or any of our subsidiaries enters may restrict our ability to pay dividends, and any additional debt we or any of our subsidiaries may incur in the future may include similar restrictions.
Such threats are prevalent and continue to rise, are increasingly difficult to detect, and come from a variety of sources, including internal bad actors, such as employees or contractors (through theft or misuse), or third parties (including traditional computer hackers, “hacktivists,” persons involved with organized crime, or sophisticated foreign state or foreign state-supported actors).
Such threats are prevalent and continue to rise, are increasingly difficult to detect, and come from a variety of sources, including internal bad actors, such as employees or contractors (through theft or misuse), or third parties (including traditional computer hackers, "hacktivists," persons involved with organized crime, or sophisticated foreign state or foreign state-supported actors).
Also, customers may choose to develop in-house software as an alternative to using our products. Moreover, competitors may respond to market conditions by lowering prices. We cannot predict the 28 Table of Contents timing, strength or duration of any economic slowdown, instability or recovery, generally or within any particular industry.
Also, customers may choose to develop in-house software as an alternative to using our products. Moreover, competitors may respond to market conditions by lowering prices. We cannot predict the timing, strength or duration of any economic slowdown, instability or recovery, generally or within any particular industry.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of us or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our stock price or trading volume to decline. 36 Table of Contents We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
Failure to establish and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.
Failure to establish and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.
The benefits to customers and projected return on investment of our products have not been substantiated through long-term trials or use. We currently have a limited frame of reference by which to evaluate the 26 Table of Contents performance of the products upon which our business prospects depend, and these products may not provide the expected benefits to customers.
The benefits to customers and projected return on investment of our products have not been substantiated through long-term trials or use. We currently have a limited frame of reference by which to evaluate the performance of the products upon which our business prospects depend, and these products may not provide the expected benefits to customers.
Concerns regarding third-party use of AI for purposes contrary to local governmental interests, including concerns relating to the misuse of AI applications, models, and solutions, could result in unilateral or multilateral restrictions on products that can be used for training, refining, and deploying large language models.
Concerns regarding third-party use of AI for purposes contrary to local governmental interests, including concerns relating to the misuse of AI applications, models, and solutions, could result in unilateral or multilateral restrictions on products that can be used for training, refining, and 27 Table of Contents deploying large language models.
These vulnerabilities pose material risks to our business. Further, we may experience delays in developing and deploying remedial measures designed to address any such identified vulnerabilities. 36 Table of Contents Applicable data privacy and security obligations may require us to provide notice of data security incidents involving certain types of data, including personal data.
These vulnerabilities pose material risks to our business. Further, we may experience delays in developing and deploying remedial measures designed to address any such identified vulnerabilities. Applicable data privacy and security obligations may require us to provide notice of data security incidents involving certain types of data, including personal data.
For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”) (collectively, “CCPA”), applies to personal data of consumers, business representatives, and employees who are California residents, and requires businesses to provide specific disclosures in privacy notices and honor requests of such individuals to exercise certain privacy rights.
For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (collectively, "CCPA"), applies to personal data of consumers, business representatives, and employees who are California residents, and requires businesses to provide specific disclosures in privacy notices and honor requests of such individuals to exercise certain privacy rights.
In order to protect our proprietary technologies and processes, we rely in part on trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants, and third parties. These agreements may not effectively prevent unauthorized disclosure of confidential information and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
In order to protect our proprietary technologies and processes, we rely in part on trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants, and third parties. These agreements may not effectively prevent unauthorized disclosure of confidential 31 Table of Contents information and may not provide an adequate remedy in the event of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.
All the shares of our Common Stock subject to stock options outstanding and reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plans are expected to be registered on Form S-8 under the Securities Act and such shares are eligible for sale in the public markets, subject to Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.
All the shares of our Common Stock subject to stock options outstanding and reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plans are registered on a Form S-8 under the Securities Act and such shares are eligible for sale in the public markets, subject to Rule 144 limitations applicable to affiliates.
Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts included in this report are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates. These estimates, which have been derived from a variety of sources, including market research and our own internal estimates, may prove to be incorrect.
Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts included in this Annual Report 10-K are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates. These estimates, which have been derived from a variety of sources, including market research and our own internal estimates, may prove to be incorrect.
Any provision of our Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our Common Stock, and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our Common Stock.
Any provision of our Charter or Bylaws that has the effect of delaying or deterring a change in control could limit the opportunity for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our Common Stock, and could also affect the price that some investors are willing to pay for our Common Stock.
Volatility in the stock price of our Common Stock or other reasons may in the future cause it to become the target of securities litigation or shareholder activism. Securities litigation and shareholder activism, including potential proxy contests, could result in substantial costs and divert management’s and the Board’s attention and resources from our business.
Volatility in the stock price of our Common Stock or other reasons may in the future cause it to become the target of securities litigation or shareholder activism. Securities litigation and shareholder activism, including potential proxy contests, could result in substantial costs and divert management's and the board of director's attention and resources from our business.
These claims, lawsuits and proceedings could involve labor and employment, discrimination and harassment, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights (including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and other proprietary rights), class actions, general contract, tort, defamation, data privacy rights, antitrust, common-law fraud, government regulation or compliance, alleged federal and state securities and “blue sky” law violations or other investor claims and other matters.
These claims, lawsuits and proceedings could involve labor and employment, discrimination and harassment, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights (including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and other proprietary rights), class actions, general contract, tort, defamation, data privacy rights, antitrust, common-law fraud, government regulation or compliance, alleged federal and state securities and "blue sky" law violations or other investor claims and other matters.
Summary of Risk Factors The risk factors summarized below could materially harm our business, operating results and/or financial condition, impair our future prospects and/or cause the price of our ordinary shares to decline. These risks are 14 Table of Contents discussed more fully following this summary.
The risk factors summarized below could materially harm our business, operating results and/or financial condition, impair our future prospects and/or cause the price of our ordinary shares to decline. These risks are discussed more fully following this summary.
We intend to retain any future earnings to finance the operation and expansion of its business and we do not expect to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
We do not intend to retain any future earnings to finance the operation and expansion of our business, and we do not expect to declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Potential customers may also prefer to purchase from their existing suppliers rather than a new supplier regardless of platform or application performance or features. As a result, even if the features of our products are 23 Table of Contents superior, potential customers may not purchase our offerings.
Potential customers may also prefer to purchase from their existing suppliers rather than a new supplier regardless of platform or application performance or features. As a result, even if the features of our products are superior, potential customers may not purchase our offerings.
If, in the future, our operating or financial results for a particular period do not meet any guidance provided or the expectations of investment analysts, or if we reduce our guidance for future periods, the market price of our Common Stock may decline as well.
If, in the future, our operating or financial results for a particular period do not meet any guidance provided or the expectations of investment analysts, or if we reduce our guidance for future periods, the market price of our Common Stock and Public Warrants may decline as well.
In the ordinary course of our business, we and the third parties upon which we rely, collect, receive, store, process, generate, use, transfer, disclose, make accessible, protect, secure, dispose of, transmit, and share (collectively, “process”) proprietary, confidential, and sensitive data, including personal data (such as health-related data), intellectual property and trade secrets (collectively, “sensitive information”).
In the ordinary course of our business, we and the third parties upon which we rely, collect, receive, store, process, generate, use, transfer, disclose, make accessible, protect, secure, dispose of, transmit, and share (collectively, "process") proprietary, confidential, and sensitive data, including personal data (such as health-related data), intellectual property and trade secrets (collectively, "sensitive information").
Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws will contain provisions that could depress the trading price of its our Common Stock by acting to discourage, delay, or prevent a change of control or changes in our management that our stockholders may deem advantageous.
Our Certificate of Incorporation (our "Charter") and Bylaws contain provisions that could depress the trading price of our Common Stock by acting to discourage, delay, or prevent a change of control or changes in our management that our stockholders may deem advantageous.
We have a limited number of customers in our initial pilot programs, and we expect to depend upon a small number of customers in the immediate future for a substantial portion of future revenues. Accordingly, a decline in revenue from, or the loss of, any significant customer could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.
A decline in revenue from, or the loss of, any significant customer, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results. 16 Table of Contents We have a limited number of customers in our initial pilot programs, and we expect to depend upon a small number of customers in the immediate future for a substantial portion of future revenues.
Our customers 21 Table of Contents have no obligation to renew their subscriptions for our products after the expiration of their subscription period. In order for us to maintain or improve our results of operations, it is important that our customers renew or expand their subscriptions with us.
Our customers have no obligation to renew their subscriptions for our products after the expiration of their subscription period. In order for us to maintain or improve our results of operations, it is important that our customers renew or expand their subscriptions with us.
Social and ethical issues relating to the use of new and evolving technologies, such as AI, in our offerings may result in reputational harm and liability. Social and ethical issues relating to the use of AI may result in reputational harm and liability, and may cause us to incur additional research and development costs to resolve such issues.
Social and ethical issues relating to the use of new and evolving technologies, such as AI, in our offerings may result in reputational harm and liability. 28 Table of Contents Social and ethical issues relating to the use of AI may result in reputational harm and liability, and may cause us to incur additional research and development costs to resolve such issues.
At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which its controls are documented, designed or operating. Prior to the Business Combination, Legacy BEN did not have any internal audit function.
At such time, our independent registered public accounting firm may issue a report that is adverse in the event it is not satisfied with the level at which our controls are documented, designed or operating. Prior to the Business Combination, BEN did not have an internal audit function.
We have a history of losses and may not be able to achieve profitability on a consistent basis or at all . We have incurred losses in each year since our incorporation. We incurred a net loss of approximately $0.7 million and $11.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively.
We have a history of losses and may not be able to achieve profitability on a consistent basis or at all . We have incurred losses in each year since our incorporation. We incurred a net loss of approximately $33.7 million and $11.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
New hires and planned hires may not become productive as quickly as we expect, and we may be unable to hire or retain 24 Table of Contents sufficient numbers of qualified individuals in the markets where we do business or plan to do business.
New hires and planned hires may not become productive as quickly as we expect, and we may be unable to hire or retain sufficient numbers of qualified individuals in the markets where we do business or plan to do business.
For example, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITECH”), imposes specific requirements relating to the privacy, security, and transmission of individually identifiable protected health information.
For example, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, imposes specific requirements relating to the privacy, security, and transmission of individually identifiable protected health information.
Our ability to provide effective services will depend on our ability to attract, train, and retain qualified personnel with experience in 22 Table of Contents supporting customers on software such as ours. We may be unable to respond quickly enough to accommodate short-term increases in customer demand for our products.
Our ability to provide effective services will depend on our ability to attract, train, and retain qualified personnel with experience in supporting customers on software such as ours. We may be unable to respond quickly enough to accommodate short-term increases in customer demand for our products.
We believe that our future success will also depend in part on our continued ability to identify, hire, train and motivate qualified personnel. High demand exists for senior management and other key personnel (including technical, engineering, product, finance and sales personnel) in the AI industry.
We believe that our future success will also depend in part on our continued ability to identify, hire, train and motivate qualified personnel. High demand exists for senior management and 24 Table of Contents other key personnel (including technical, engineering, product, finance and sales personnel) in the AI industry.
Although there are currently various mechanisms that may be used to transfer personal data from the EEA and UK to the United States in compliance with law, such as the EEA’s standard contractual clauses, the UK’s International Data Transfer Agreement / Addendum, and the EU-U.S.
Although there are currently various mechanisms that may be used to transfer personal data from the EEA and UK to the 35 Table of Contents United States in compliance with law, such as the EEA's standard contractual clauses, the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement / Addendum, and the EU-U.S.
This may happen if the inputs that the model relied on were inaccurate, incomplete or flawed (including if a bad actor “poisons” the model with bad inputs or logic), or if the logic of the model is flawed (a so-called “hallucination”). We or our customers may also use AI/ML outputs to make certain decisions.
This may happen if the inputs that the model relied on were inaccurate, incomplete or flawed (including if a bad actor "poisons" the model with bad inputs or logic), or if the logic of the model is flawed (a so-called "hallucination"). We or our customers may also use AI/ML outputs to make certain decisions.
If the recommendations, forecasts, or analyses that AI/ 34 Table of Contents ML applications assist in producing are deficient or inaccurate, we could be subjected to competitive harm, potential legal liability, and brand or reputational harm., Additionally, some AI/ML use scenarios may present ethical issues.
If the recommendations, forecasts, or analyses that AI/ML applications assist in producing are deficient or inaccurate, we could be subjected to competitive harm, potential legal liability, and brand or reputational harm., Additionally, some AI/ML use scenarios may present ethical issues.
Extortion payments may alleviate the negative impact of a ransomware attack, but we may be unwilling or unable to make such payments 35 Table of Contents due to, for example, applicable laws or regulations prohibiting such payments.
Extortion payments may alleviate the negative impact of a ransomware attack, but we may be unwilling or unable to make such payments due to, for example, applicable laws or regulations prohibiting such payments.
Although the Certificate of Incorporation contains the choice of forum provisions described above, it is possible that a court could rule that such provisions are inapplicable for a particular claim or action or that such provisions are unenforceable.
Although the Charter contains the choice of forum provisions described above, it is possible that a court could rule that such provisions are inapplicable for a particular claim or action or that such provisions are unenforceable.
These factors may also be exacerbated if, consistent with our growth strategy, our customer base continues to grow to encompass larger enterprises, which may also require more sophisticated and costly sales efforts. These factors may also be exacerbated by unfavorable conditions in the economy.
These factors may also be exacerbated if, consistent with our growth strategy, our customer base continues to grow to encompass larger enterprises, 20 Table of Contents which may also require more sophisticated and costly sales efforts. These factors may also be exacerbated by unfavorable conditions in the economy.
Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions. Our Common Stock and Public Warrants are listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “BNAI” and “BNAIW”, respectively.
Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors' ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions. Our Common Stock and Public Warrants are listed on Nasdaq under the symbols "BNAI" and "BNAIW", respectively.
If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including: • a limited availability of market quotations for its securities; • reduced liquidity for its securities; 40 Table of Contents • a determination that our Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for the Company’s securities; • a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and • a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
If this were to occur, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including: ● a limited availability of market quotations for our securities; ● reduced liquidity for our securities; ● a determination that our Common Stock is a "penny stock" which will require brokers trading in our Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly result in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for the Company's securities; ● a limited amount of news and analyst coverage; and ● a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
The Certificate of Incorporation further providers that, unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint 42 Table of Contents asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, including all causes of action asserted against any defendant named in such complaint.
The Charter further providers that, unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act including all causes of action asserted against any defendant named in such complaint.
Our sales cycles may be long, and it may be difficult to predict exactly when, or if, we will make a sale with a potential customer or how quickly we can move them from the “land” phase into the “expand” phase.
Our sales cycles may be long, and it may be difficult to predict exactly when, or if, we will make a sale with a potential customer or how quickly we can move them from the "land" phase into the "expand" phase.
Further, any failure in optimizing our spend on third-party cloud services as we scale could negatively impact our gross margins. Even if we are successful in our expansion efforts, they will be expensive and complex, and require the dedication of significant management time and attention.
Further, any 23 Table of Contents failure in optimizing our spending on third-party cloud services as we scale could negatively impact our gross margins. Even if we are successful in our expansion efforts, they will be expensive and complex, and require the dedication of significant management time and attention.
This also makes it difficult for us to rapidly increase our revenue through the sale of additional subscriptions in any period, as revenue is recognized over the term of the Subscription Agreement. In addition, fluctuations in monthly subscriptions based on usage could affect our revenue on a period-over-period basis.
This also makes it difficult for us to rapidly increase our revenue through the sale of additional subscriptions in any period, as revenue is recognized over the term of any such reseller agreements. In addition, fluctuations in monthly subscriptions based on usage could affect our revenue on a period-over-period basis.
As a company with publicly-traded securities, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the listing requirements of the Nasdaq and other applicable securities laws and regulations.
As a company with publicly-traded securities, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”), Sarbanes-Oxley, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the listing requirements of the Nasdaq and other applicable securities laws and regulations.
Prior to the Business Combination, Legacy BEN was a private company with limited accounting personnel to adequately execute our accounting processes and other supervisory resources with which to address our internal control over financial reporting and, as a result, we may experience difficulty in meeting these reporting requirements in a timely manner.
Prior to BEN’s merger with Prior BEN and DHC Acquisition Corp. (the "Business Combination"), BEN was a private company with limited accounting personnel to adequately execute our accounting processes and other supervisory resources with which to address our internal control over financial reporting and, as a result, we may experience difficulty in meeting these reporting requirements in a timely manner.
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that, unless otherwise consented to by us in writing, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if and only if the Court of Chancery lacks subject matter jurisdiction, any state court located within the State of Delaware or, if and only if all such state courts lack subject matter jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) and any appellate court therefrom shall be the sole and exclusive forum for the following claims or causes of action under Delaware statutory or common law: (i) any derivative claim or cause of action brought on behalf of the Company; (ii) any claim or cause of action for breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or shareholder of the Company, to the Company or the Company’s shareholders; (iii) any claim or cause of action against the Company or any current or former director, officer or other employee of the Company, arising out of or pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, the charter or the Bylaws of the Company (as each may be amended from time to time); (iv) any claim or cause of action seeking to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Proposed Charter or the Bylaws of the Company (as each may be amended from time to time, including any right, obligation, or remedy thereunder); (v) any claim or cause of action as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; and (vi) any claim or cause of action against this corporation or any current or former director, officer or other employee of the Company, governed by the internal-affairs doctrine or otherwise relate to the Company’s internal affairs, in all cases to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to the court having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants.
The provision in our Charter requiring exclusive venue in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware and the federal district courts of the United States for certain types of lawsuits may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against directors and officers. 38 Table of Contents Our Charter provides that, unless otherwise consented to by us in writing, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if and only if the Court of Chancery lacks subject matter jurisdiction, any state court located within the State of Delaware or, if and only if all such state courts lack subject matter jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) and any appellate court therefrom shall be the sole and exclusive forum for the following claims or causes of action under Delaware statutory or common law: (i) any derivative claim or cause of action brought on behalf of the Company; (ii) any claim or cause of action for breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or other employee or shareholder of the Company, to the Company or the Company's shareholders; (iii) any claim or cause of action against the Company or any current or former director, officer or other employee of the Company, arising out of or pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, the Charter or the Bylaws of the Company (as each may be amended from time to time); (iv) any claim or cause of action seeking to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of the Charter or the Bylaws of the Company (as each may be amended from time to time, including any right, obligation, or remedy thereunder); (v) any claim or cause of action as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware; and (vi) any claim or cause of action against this corporation or any current or former director, officer or other employee of the Company, governed by the internal-affairs doctrine or otherwise relate to the Company's internal affairs, in all cases to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and subject to the court having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants.
In addition, others may independently discover our trade secrets, in which 33 Table of Contents case we would not be able to assert trade secret rights or develop similar technologies and processes.
In addition, others may independently discover our trade secrets, in which case we would not be able to assert trade secret rights or develop similar technologies and processes.
Data Privacy Framework and the UK extension thereto (which allows for transfers to relevant U.S.-based organizations who selfcertify compliance and participate in the Framework), these mechanisms are subject to 38 Table of Contents legal challenges, and there is no assurance that we can satisfy or rely on these measures to lawfully transfer personal data to the United States.
Data Privacy Framework and the UK extension thereto (which allows for transfers to relevant U.S.-based organizations who self-certify compliance and participate in the Framework), these mechanisms are subject to legal challenges, and there is no assurance that we can satisfy or rely on these measures to lawfully transfer personal data to the United States.
See the Risk Factor titled “If our information technology systems or those of any third parties upon which we rely, our customers’ cloud or on-premises environments, or our data, are or were compromised, we could experience adverse consequences resulting from such compromise, including but not limited to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business, reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; loss of customers or sales; and other adverse consequences” for additional information concerning security risks.
See the Risk Factor titled "If our information technology systems or those of third parties upon which we rely, or our data, are or were compromised, we could experience adverse consequences resulting from such compromise, including but not limited to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business, reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; loss of customers or sales; and other adverse consequences" for additional information concerning security risks.
Our ability to anticipate changes in technology and regulatory standards and to successfully develop and introduce new and enhanced products on a timely basis will be a significant factor in our ability to be competitive.
Our ability to anticipate changes in technology and regulatory standards and to successfully develop and introduce new and enhanced 32 Table of Contents products on a timely basis will be a significant factor in our ability to be competitive.
In addition, supply-chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, and we cannot guarantee that third parties’ infrastructure in our supply chain or our third-party partners’ supply chains have not been compromised.
In addition, supply-chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, 33 Table of Contents and we cannot guarantee that third parties' infrastructure in our supply chain or our third-party partners' supply chains have not been compromised.
Additionally, we will be required to hire additional personnel with the appropriate level of knowledge, experience, and training in the accounting policies, practices or internal controls over financial reporting required of public companies. We may be required to incur significant expense in connection with these efforts. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments None.
Additionally, we will be required to hire additional personnel with the appropriate level of knowledge, experience, and training in the accounting policies, practices or internal controls over financial reporting required of public companies. We may be required to incur significant expense in connection with these efforts.
As a result, we had an accumulated deficit of $13.3 million as of December 31, 2023 We anticipate that our operating expenses will increase substantially in the foreseeable future as we continue to enhance our offerings, broaden our customer base, expand our sales and marketing activities, expand our operations, hire additional employees, and continue to develop our technology.
As a result, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $47.0 million as of December 31, 2024. We anticipate that our operating expenses will increase substantially in the foreseeable future as we continue to enhance our offerings, broaden our customer base, expand our sales and marketing activities, expand our operations, hire additional employees, and continue to develop our technology.
These provisions include the following: • a classified board of directors so that not all members of the Board are elected at one time; • the right of the board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorship; • director removal solely for cause; • super-majority voting to amend certain provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and any provision of our Bylaws; • “blank check” preferred stock that our board of directors could use to implement a shareholder rights plan ; 41 Table of Contents • the right of our board of directors to issue our authorized but unissued Common Stock and Preferred Stock without stockholder approval • no ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; • no right of our stockholders to act by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders • limitations on the liability of, and the provision of indemnification to, our director and officers; • the right of the board of directors to make, alter, or repeal our Bylaws; and • advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings In addition, we are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL.
These provisions include the following: ● a classified board of directors so that not all members of the board of directors are elected at one time; ● the right of the board of directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created directorship; ● director removal solely for cause; ● super-majority voting to amend certain provisions of our Charter and any provision of our Bylaws; ● "blank check" preferred stock that our board of directors could use to implement a shareholder rights plan; ● the right of our board of directors to issue our authorized but unissued Common Stock and Preferred Stock without stockholder approval; ● no ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders; ● no right of our stockholders to act by written consent, which requires all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders; ● limitations on the liability of, and the provision of indemnification to, our director and officers; ● the right of the board of directors to make, alter, or repeal our Bylaws; and ● advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings.
In addition, we will need to appropriately scale our internal business systems and our services organization, including customer support and 25 Table of Contents professional services, to serve our growing customer base.
In addition, we will need to appropriately scale our internal business systems and our services organization, including customer support and professional services, to serve our growing customer base.
If we are unable to prevail in litigation, we could incur payments of substantial monetary damages or fines, or undesirable changes to our software or business practices, and accordingly, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The results of our litigation also cannot be predicted with certainty. If we are unable to prevail in litigation, we could incur payments of substantial monetary damages or fines, or undesirable changes to our software or business practices, and accordingly, our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We may, from time to time, be involved in and subject to litigation or proceedings for a variety of claims or disputes, or regulatory inquiries.
We may, from time to time, be involved in and subject to litigation or proceedings for a variety of claims or disputes, or regulatory inquiries (including the AFG Lawsuit).
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 annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. These material weaknesses related to the following: 1.
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 annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Furthermore, as a result of disclosure of information in this proxy statement/prospectus and in our Exchange Act and other filings required of a public company, our business and financial condition will become more visible, which we believe may give some of our competitors who may not be similarly required to disclose this type of information a competitive advantage.
Furthermore, as a result of disclosure of information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our Exchange Act and other filings required of a public company, our business and financial condition will become more visible, which we believe may give some of our competitors who may not be similarly required to disclose this type of information a competitive advantage.
For example, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“EU GDPR”), the United Kingdom’s GDPR (“UK GDPR”), Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, or “LGPD”) (Law No. 13,709/2018), and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) impose strict requirements for processing personal data.
For example, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("EU GDPR"), the United Kingdom's GDPR ("UK GDPR"), Brazil's General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, or LGPD) (Law No. 13,709/2018), and China's Personal Information Protection Law impose strict requirements for processing personal data.
We intends to file one or more registration statements to provide for the resale of such shares from time to time.
We have filed one or more registration statements to provide for the resale of such shares from time to time.
Litigation, regardless of the outcome, can be very expensive and can divert management’s efforts. Our failure to protect our intellectual property rights and proprietary information could diminish our brand and other intangible assets . As of December 31, 2023, we had twenty-one issued patents, including ten U.S. issued patents and 11 issued abroad.
Litigation, regardless of the outcome, can be very expensive and can divert management's efforts. Our failure to protect our intellectual property rights and proprietary information could diminish our brand and other intangible assets . As of March 27, 2025, we had 21 issued patents, including 10 U.S. issued patents and 11 issued abroad.
However, we cannot assure you that these measures will significantly improve or remediate the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies described above. As of the date of this proxy statement/prospectus the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies have not been remediated.
However, we cannot assure you that these measures will significantly improve or remediate the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies described above. As of March 27, 2025, the material weaknesses and significant deficiencies have not been remediated.

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Biggest changeRisk Factors in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risk factor captioned “ If our information technology systems or those of third parties upon which we rely, or our data are or were compromised, we could experience adverse consequences resulting from such compromise, including but not limited to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business operations; reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; and other adverse consequences. ” Governance Our board of directors addresses the Company’s cybersecurity risk management as part of its general oversight function.
Biggest changeSee “Risk Factors - Risks Related to Our Business and Industry – If our information technology systems or those of third parties upon which we rely, or our data are or were compromised, we could experience adverse consequences resulting from such compromise, including but not limited to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business operations; reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; and other adverse consequences.”
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Cybersecurity Risk management and strategy We have implemented and maintain various information security processes designed to identify, assess and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats to our critical computer networks, third-party hosted services, communications systems, hardware and software, and our critical data, including intellectual property, confidential information that is proprietary, strategic or competitive in nature, and sensitive personal information such as health information (“Information Systems and Data”).
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Item 1C. Cybersecurity We recognize the critical importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining operational resilience.
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Our Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”), Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), Chief Information and Data Officer (“CIDO”), information security function, Information and Data Organization Department, and engineering operations help identify, assess and manage the Company’s cybersecurity threats and risks.
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We have processes for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, which are built into our information technology function and are designed to help protect our information assets and operations from internal 42 Table of Contents and external cyber threats, protect employee and customer information from unauthorized access or attack, as well as secure our networks and systems.
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They also identify and assess risks from cybersecurity threats by monitoring and evaluating our threat environment using various methods including, for example, manual tools, automated tools, subscribing to reports and services that identify cybersecurity threats, analyzing reports of threats and actors, conducting scans of the threat environment, evaluating the risk profile of the Company and its industry, evaluating threats reported to the Company, and coordinating with law enforcement concerning threats. 44 Table of Contents Depending on the environment, systems, and data at issue, we implement and maintain various technical, physical, and organizational measures, processes, standards and policies designed to manage and mitigate material risks from cybersecurity threats to our Information Systems and Data, including, for example, an incident response policy, incident detection and response, a vulnerability management policy, risk assessments, a disaster recovery and business continuity plan, implementation of security standards/certifications, encryption of data, network security controls, data segregation, access controls, and physical security.
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The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity risk and periodically updates our Board of Directors on such matters. The Audit Committee receives periodic updates from management regarding cybersecurity matters and is notified between such updates regarding any significant new cybersecurity threats or incidents.
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Our assessment and management of material risks from cybersecurity threats are integrated into the Company’s overall risk management processes.
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We do not believe that there are currently any known risks from cybersecurity threats that are reasonably likely to materially affect us or our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. Our management is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of our enterprise risks, including risks from cybersecurity threats.
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For example, security management works with management to prioritize our risk management processes and mitigate cybersecurity threats that are more likely to lead to a material impact to our business and our senior management evaluates material risks from cybersecurity threats against our overall business objectives and reports to the board of directors, which evaluates our overall enterprise risk.
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Primary responsibility for assessing, monitoring, and managing our cybersecurity risks rests with our Chief Information and Data Officer and dedicated information security team, who develop, prioritize, and execute our cybersecurity strategy in partnership with relevant departments and business units.
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We use third-party service providers to assist us from time to time to identify, assess, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats, including for example professional services firms (including legal counsel), threat intelligence service providers, cybersecurity consultants, cybersecurity software providers, and managed cybersecurity service providers.
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Our CIDO, who has over 25 years of information technology experience including cybersecurity and information security, oversees our cybersecurity framework and reports to our management-level information technology steering subcommittee and management-level enterprise risk management committee. Our CIDO is assisted in this oversight role by additional members of management.
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We use third-party service providers to perform a variety of functions throughout our business, such as hosting companies. We have a vendor management program to manage cybersecurity risks associated with our use of these providers. The program includes a risk assessment for each vendor, a security questionnaire, review of the vendor’s written security program, review of security assessments, and reports.
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The Company’s data security framework integrates technical solutions, policies, controls, data governance, and employee training. Key components of our framework include strong encryption, access control, regular updates, data backup, and endpoint security. The Company is also currently implementing features within its AWS environment, such as Security Hub, and is committed to compliance with HIPAA and SOC 2.
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Depending on the nature of the services provided, the sensitivity of the Information Systems and Data at issue, and the identity of the provider, our vendor management process may involve different levels of assessment designed to help identify cybersecurity risks associated with a provider and impose contractual obligations related to cybersecurity on the provider.
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The Company continuously researches alternatives to its current framework, recognizing that cybersecurity presents an ever-evolving challenge. We face risks from cybersecurity threats that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or reputation.
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For a description of the risks from cybersecurity threats that may materially affect the Company and how they may do so, see our risk factors under Part 1. Item 1A.
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To date, we have not experienced any cyber incidents that have had a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
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Our cybersecurity risk assessment and management processes are implemented and maintained by certain Company management, including our CISO and our CIDO. Our CISO has over 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, including expertise in the CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and experience as a Core Team Member of the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications Project.
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Our CIDO’s qualifications include seven years of experience as a Data Officer in the healthcare industry. Our CISO and CIDO are responsible for hiring appropriate personnel, helping to integrate cybersecurity risk considerations into the Company’s overall risk management strategy, and communicating key priorities to relevant personnel.
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Our CISO and CIDO, subject to the approval of the Chief Financial Officer, are responsible for approving budgets, helping prepare for cybersecurity incidents, approving cybersecurity processes, and reviewing security assessments and other security-related reports.
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Our cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability response policies are designed to escalate certain cybersecurity incidents to members of management depending on the circumstances, including to our CISO, 45 Table of Contents CIDO, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
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Our CISO and CIDO work with the Company’s incident response team to help the Company mitigate and remediate cybersecurity incidents of which they are notified. In addition, the Company’s incident response and vulnerability management policies include reporting to the board of directors for certain cybersecurity incidents.
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The board of directors receives periodic reports from Company management, including our CISO and our CIDO, concerning the Company’s significant cybersecurity threats and risk and the processes the Company has implemented to address them. The board of directors also has access to various reports, summaries or presentations related to cybersecurity threats, risk and mitigation. Item 2.
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Properties We do not maintain any material properties.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

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Biggest changeWe are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition. Defending such proceedings is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees.
Biggest changeApart from the foregoing, we are not presently a party to any other legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition. Defending such proceedings is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees.
The results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 46 Table of Contents PART II
The results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 43 Table of Contents Part II
Item 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business.
From time to time, we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business.
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings On January 16, 2025, the Company filed a lawsuit against AFG and its Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Wright Brewer III, in the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and the concealment of a ransomware attach on its own network shortly before the Reseller Agreement was executed.
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Given that the litigation remains in its early stages, the Company is currently unable to estimate the potential range of recoverable damages or the potential loss or range of loss, if any, resulting from a favorable or unfavorable outcome.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

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Biggest change(c) Dividends We have not paid any cash dividends on our common or preferred stock and do not anticipate paying any such cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for reinvestment in the development and expansion of our business.
Biggest changeThe number of shareholders of record does not reflect the number of persons or entities who held stock in nominee or street name through various brokerage firms. Dividends We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (a) Market Information Our Common Stock and Public Warrants have traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “BNAI” and “BNAIW”, respectively, since March 15, 2024.
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Our Common Stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BNAI,” and our warrants to purchase Common Stock (the “Public Warrants”) are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BNAIW”.
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Prior to that date, DHC’s units, Class A ordinary and warrants were each traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “DHCAU,” “DHCA” and “DHCAW,” respectively. (b) Holders As of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were 98 holders of record of our Common Stock and 2 holders of record for our Public Warrants.
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The closing price of our Common Stock and Public Warrants as reported by Nasdaq on March 27, 2025, was $0.38 and $0.02, respectively. Record Holders As of March 27, 2025, there were 111 shareholders of record and there were 42,274,461 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
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(d) Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans Prior to the closing of the Business Combination, DHC did not have any securities authorized for issuance under equity incentive compensation plans.
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We currently expect to retain any future earnings to fund our operations and the expansion of our business. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities There were no sales of unregistered securities during the year ended December 31, 2024 that were not previously reported on a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K.
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At a special meeting of our shareholders held on March 5, 2024, our shareholders approved the 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which was adopted in connection with the closing of the Business Combination.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities We did not repurchase any of our equity securities during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Comparative Stock Performance We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.
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The 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) of Legacy BEN was terminated as of immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination; however, the 2021 Plan continues to govern the terms and conditions of the outstanding awards previously granted thereunder. (e) Performance Graph Not applicable. (f) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Offerings. None.
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As a result, we are not required to provide the information required by Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K. Item 6. [Reserved] 44 Table of Contents
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(g) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None. Item 6. Selected Financial Data Not applicable.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

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Biggest changeWe have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets. 50 Table of Contents Contractual obligations We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay an affiliate of one of our Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative services.
Biggest changeWe have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets. Emerging Growth Company Status We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”).
Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported.
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires it to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reported period.
No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note B to our consolidated financial statements found elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of recent accounting pronouncements applicable to our consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2024 .
Overview We are an emerging provider of conversational AI assistants, with the purpose of transforming engagement and analytics for businesses through our security-focused, multimodal communication and human-like assistants. Our AI assistants are built on proprietary natural language processing, anomaly detection, multisensory awareness, sentiment and environmental analysis, as well as real-time individuation and personalization capabilities.
Our AI Agents are built on 16+ advanced AI modules spanning perception, understanding, and response, with advanced capabilities in natural language processing ("NLP"), multisensory awareness, sentiment and environmental analysis, and real-time individuation and personalization.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes related thereto which are included in “Item 8.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Business,” “Risk Factors” and the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes related thereto appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this section to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “BEN” refer to Brand Engagement Network Inc., a Delaware corporation.
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Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Risk Relating to Forward-Looking Statements This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not strictly relate to historical or current facts.
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Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements. 47 Table of Contents Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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They use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” the negative version of these words, or other comparable words or phrases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties.
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We were originally incorporated in 2020 as a Cayman Islands corporation, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. On March 4, 2021 (the “IPO Closing Date”), we consummated our initial public offering (the “IPO”).
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In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, statements regarding future performance or results and anticipated services or products, sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies, trends in operations and financial results. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
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On March 13, 2024, we migrated to and domesticated as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended, and the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Domestication”).
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See “- Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Overview We are a generative AI ("GenAI") company specializing in conversational AI solutions. Through our secure, human-like AI agents ("AI Agents"), available in different modalities, we seek to transform consumer engagement and elevate customer experience, productivity, and business performance.
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On March 14, 2024, we consummated a business combination with Brand Engagement Network Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Legacy BEN”), which merged into our subsidiary, BEN Merger Subsidiary Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub” and such business combination, the “Business Combination”) and changed our name to Brand Engagement Network Inc.
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Our conversational AI solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of our business customers - from AI Agent customization in look, sound, and feel, to conversation design, business system integration, and cross-platform execution.
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On July 25, 2022, we entered into a Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Glorifi Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, Glory Merger Subsidiary Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”) and With Purpose, Inc. (d/b/a GloriFi, Inc.) a Delaware corporation (“GloriFi”).
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We still hold significant intellectual property in the form of a patent portfolio that we believe will be a cornerstone of our artificial intelligence solutions for certain industries that we expect to target, including the automotive, healthcare, and financial services industries. Recent Events Cohen Convertible Note On April 12, 2024, we issued a convertible promissory note to J.V.B.
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On January 26, 2023, we sent GloriFi written notice that we had terminated the Glorifi Business Combination Agreement, pursuant to Section 9.01(i) and Section 9.01(f) the Business Combination Agreement.
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Financial Group, LLC, acting through its Cohen & Company Capital Markets division in the principal amount of $1.9 million (the "Cohen Convertible Note"), to settle outstanding invoices totaling $1.9 million related to investment banking services rendered to the Company in connection with its merger with Prior BEN and DHC Acquisition Corp. (the "Business Combination").
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Our decision to terminate the Glorifi Business Combination Agreement took into account the fact that GloriFi had previously publicly announced that GloriFi was winding down its operations and closing its digital banking platform and other products.
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Beginning on October 14, 2024, interest will accrue at the fixed rate of 8% per annum on the outstanding principal amount until the Cohen Convertible Note is paid in full. Interest is payable monthly in cash or in-kind at the election of the Company.
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Recent Developments On March 14, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Brand Engagement Network Inc., a Delaware corporation f/k/a DHC Acquisition Corp (“BEN,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), consummated the previously announced business combination pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of September 7, 2023 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, BEN Merger Subsidiary Corp.
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The Company may prepay the Cohen Convertible Note in whole or in part at any time or from time to time without penalty or premium. The Company may be required to prepay all or a portion of the Cohen Convertible Note upon the consummation of certain capital raising activities as described therein.
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(f/k/a Glory Merger Subsidiary Corp.), Brand Engagement Network Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Legacy BEN”) and DHC Sponsor, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Sponsor”), following approval thereof at a special meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on March 5, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”). The Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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The Cohen Convertible Note matured on March 14, 2025.
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Under this method of accounting, BEN is treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes.
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May Private Placement On May 28, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "May SPA") with certain investors (the "May Purchasers"), pursuant to which the Company sold to the May Purchasers an aggregate of 1,980,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") and 3,960,000 warrants, consisting of warrants to purchase 1,980,000 shares of Common Stock with a term of one year (the "May One-Year Warrants") and warrants to purchase 1,980,000 shares of Common Stock with a term of five years (the "May Five-Year Warrants" and, together with the May One-Year Warrants, the "May Warrants"), for aggregate proceeds consisting of approximately $4.4 million in cash and approximately $0.5 million through the offset of an obligation of the Company to the Purchasers.
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Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the consolidated financial statements of the combined company will represent a continuation of the consolidated financial statements of Legacy BEN with the Business Combination treated as the equivalent of Legacy BEN issuing stock for the net assets of BEN, accompanied by a recapitalization.
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All May Warrants were originally exercisable for shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. 45 Table of Contents July Private Placement On July 1, 2024, the Company entered into a July Securities Purchase Agreement with The Williams Family Trust (the "July Securities Purchase Agreement") for the issuance and sale of 120,000 shares of Common Stock and 240,000 warrants, consisting of 120,000 July Warrants with a term of one year (the "July One-Year Warrants") and 120,000 July Warrants with a term of five years (the "July Five-Year Warrants," together with the July One-Year Warrants, the "July Warrants") to The Williams Family Trust for an aggregate purchase price of $0.3 million.
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We received net proceeds from the Business Combination totaling $7.1 million inclusive of the remaining cash held in the Trust Account and proceeds from Legacy BEN’s private placement offering in connection with 48 Table of Contents the Business Combination, prior to deduction transaction and issuance costs.
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The July Warrants are exercisable for Common Stock at a price of $2.50 per share and were immediately issued upon the closing date of July 1, 2024.
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The cash resulting from the Business Combination is expected to be used toward payment of transaction expenses. The cash raised from the Business Combination is expected to be used to fund operations and general working capital requirements.
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August Private Placement On August 26, 2024 2024 (the “SEPA Effective Date”), we consummated a series of transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $5,925,000 (the "August Financing") whereby we (i) agreed to issue 1,185,000 shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of $5.00 pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the "August SPA"), dated August 26, 2024, by and among the Company and certain investors signatory thereto (the "August Purchasers"), (ii) issued 960,000 warrants (the "August Warrants") to purchase our Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.00 pursuant to that certain Warrant Purchase Agreement ("Warrant Purchase Agreement"), dated August 26, 2024, by and among the Company and certain purchasers signatory thereto and (iii) facilitated the transfer of 1,185,000 shares held by DHC Sponsor, LLC ("Sponsor") issued in connection with the Company's predecessor, DHC Acquisition Corp.'s ("DHC") initial public offering to the August Purchasers, pursuant to that certain share assignment and lockup release agreement (the "Assignment Agreement") with certain members of Sponsor and certain other existing stockholders and affiliates of the Company and the August Purchasers in exchange for releases from certain restrictions on transfer contained in either a (i) prior letter agreement by and among the Company's predecessor, DHC, Sponsor and the other signatories thereto or (ii) in certain lock-up agreements executed by certain members of Sponsor in connection with the consummation of the Company's prior business combination.
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Results of Operations As the closing of the Business Combination did not occur until after the year ended December 31, 2023, the results of operations below are based on the fact that we have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to the date of the financial statements.
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On August 30, 2024, the Company issued to the August Purchasers an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Common Stock and 960,000 August Warrants, and the August Purchasers paid an aggregate of $0.5 million in connection with the closing of the August Financing.
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Our only activities through December 31, 2023 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, and identifying a target company for a Business Combination. We did not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination.
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The remaining shares were issued to an escrow account and such shares remain in escrow until the conditions in the August SPA are satisfied. The August Purchasers are required to pay to the Company monthly cash installments in the amounts and on the dates as determined in the August SPA ending on April 5, 2025.
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We generated non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
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For every $5.00 paid to the Company, the Company will release one share of Common Stock under the August SPA and one share of Common Stock under the Assignment Agreement to the August Purchasers.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net loss of $6,879,994, which consists of change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $164,410, expense related to non-redemption agreements of $8,614,541 and operating and formation costs of $2,809,965, offset by interest earned on investments held in Trust Account of $4,360,578 and forgiveness of deferred underwriting fee of $348,344.
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If an investor fails to pay its required funding by the respective deadline, the investor's entire commitment under the August SPA will become immediately due and payable. As of March 27, 2025, a total of 110,000 shares of Common Stock have been issued to the August Purchasers for gross proceeds of $550.000.
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For the year ended December 31, 2022, we had a net income of $7,206,713, which consists of interest earned on investments held in Trust Account of $4,462,497 and a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $8,135,024, offset by operating and formation costs of $5,390,808.
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As of March 27, 2025, the August SPA has been terminated with respect to certain Purchasers who have exercised their portion of the Committed Warrants under the January Warrant Exercise Agreement. As of the date hereof, one Purchaser has failed to make its required exercises for the January 31, 2025 exercise date under the January Warrant Exercise Agreement.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources On March 4, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 30,000,000 Units at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $300,000,000.
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To the extent a Purchaser fails to exercise its portion of the Committed Warrants, the obligations of such Purchaser under the August SPA and such obligations of any investor under the August SPA who is not a Purchaser under the January Warrant Exercise Agreement, shall remain, and the August SPA will only terminate as to the Purchasers who have completed their January 31, 2025 exercise pursuant to the terms of the January Warrant Exercise Agreement.
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Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 6,000,000 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $9,000,000.
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For additional information, please see " Warrant Exercise and Reload Agreement " below. Standby Equity Purchase Agreement On August 26, 2024, the Company issued 280,899 shares (the "Commitment Shares") of Common Stock to YA II PN, Ltd. ("Yorkville"), pursuant a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the "SEPA"), dated August 26, 2024.
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On March 5, 2021, the underwriters of our initial public offering partially exercised their over-allotment option, and we consummated the sale of an additional 945,072 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $9,450,720.
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The issuance of such shares to Yorkville pursuant to the SEPA was not registered under the Securities Act. As of March 27, 2025, the Company has issued 2,462,023 shares to Yorkville under the SEPA.
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In addition, we also consummated the sale of an additional 126,010 private placement warrants at $1.50 per private warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $189,015. Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the private placement warrants, a total of $309,450,720 was placed in the Trust Account.
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The Cataneo Purchase Agreement On October 29, 2024, Company entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement with Christian Unterseer, in his individual capacity ("Unterseer"), CUTV GmbH, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany ("CUTV"), and CUNEO AG, a stock corporation incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany ("Cuneo" and together with Unterseer and CUTV, the "Sellers") (as amended by the Addendum, the "Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which the Sellers have agreed to sell all of the outstanding equity interests of Cataneo 46 Table of Contents GmbH, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany ("Cataneo") to the Company for an aggregate purchase price of $19.5 million, consisting of (i) $9.0 million in cash (the "Cash Consideration") and (ii) 4,200,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock at an agreed upon value of $2.50 per share ("Equity Consideration," collectively with the Cash Consideration, the "Consideration Shares") (the transactions governed by the Purchase Agreement, the "Acquisition"), subject to customary adjustments.
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We incurred $17,501,346 in Initial Public Offering related costs, including $6,189,014 of underwriting fees, net of reimbursement, $10,830,775 of deferred underwriting fees and $481,557 of other costs. For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $822,441.
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Prior to the closing of the Acquisition (the "Cataneo Closing Date"), the Sellers may elect to convert a portion of the Equity Consideration to cash for up to $3.0 million at a price per share of $2.50 (the "Cash Election").
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Net loss of $6,879,994 was affected by interest earned on investments held in Trust Account of $4,360,578, forgiveness of deferred underwriting fee of $348,344, expense related to non-redemption agreements of $6,814,541 and change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $164,410. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,987,524 of cash for operating activities.
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Additionally, an aggregate of 400,000 shares of Common Stock issued as part of the Equity Consideration shall be subject to an escrow arrangement for a period of one year (the "Escrow Period") following Cataneo Closing Date (the "Escrow Shares").
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For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $648,866. Net income of $7,206,713 was affected by change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $8,135,024 and interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $4,462,497.
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The Escrow Shares may be utilized to offset certain claims, fines, penalties, outstanding debts or other costs owed by the Sellers following the Cataneo Closing Date.
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $4,741,942 of cash for operating activities. 49 Table of Contents As of December 31, 2023, we had cash held in the Trust Account of $22,040,092. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any.
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Thirty days prior to the end of the Escrow Period, certain of the Sellers shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cause the Company to repurchase their portion of the Escrow Shares at a price per share of $2.50. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants, as well as indemnification provisions subject to specified limitations.
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We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete our business combination.
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Among other things, the Sellers have agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to cause Cataneo to conduct its business in the ordinary course, consistent with past practice, from the date of the Purchase Agreement until the Cataneo Closing Date and not to take certain actions prior to the Cataneo Closing Date without the prior written consent of the Company.
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To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
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The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025 and is subject to conditions, including, (i) the making of the Cash Election, (ii) the initiation of the process to register for resale the Equity Consideration, (iii) written confirmation that the Company has not received any delisting notice or similar notification affecting its listing status with Nasdaq, (iv) the execution by one or several of the Company's major stockholders of a personal guarantee of the Agreed Share Value (as defined therein) for a period of one year following the Cataneo Closing Date (the "Personal Guarantee"), (v) the obtaining of joint approval of the terms of the financing of the cash purchase price of the Acquisition by the Company and the Sellers, (vi) the receipt of customary third-party approvals and the release of the Sellers from customary bank guarantees, securities and indemnities, and (vii) the Company's board of directors' approval of the Company's due diligence investigation (collectively, the "Closing Conditions").
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On March 3, 2023, we held the Extension Meeting to, in part, amend our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to extend the date by which we have to consummate a business combination. In connection with that vote, the Redeeming Shareholders properly exercised their right to redeem their shares for an aggregate redemption amount of $268,585,494.
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The Company intends to finance the transaction through third-party financing, which may take the form of debt or equity.
Removed
In connection with the extension, the trustee of the Trust Account placed the funds remaining in the Trust Account in an interest bearing cash bank account. The Trust Account does not hold any investments.
Added
The Purchase Agreement contains certain customary termination rights, as amended and described below, for the Company and the Sellers, including the right to terminate the Purchase Agreement if (i) not all of the Closing Conditions have been satisfied by January 29, 2025 (which has been extended as described below), (ii) a party has not performed all of its Closing Actions (as defined therein) within ten business days of the Cataneo Closing Date, or (iii) the registration process of the Equity Consideration has not been initiated prior to the Cataneo Closing Date to the satisfaction of the Sellers.
Removed
In connection with the Extension Meeting, as described in Note 1, due to a clerical error by the trustee of the Trust Account, the Redeeming Shareholders were overpaid approximately $0.03 per Class A ordinary share that was redeemed, for an aggregate total overpayment amount of $887,555 (the “Overpayment Amount”).
Added
Notwithstanding any termination right, any party may seek specific performance of the other parties to the Purchase Agreement. In the event the Purchase Agreement is terminated by the Sellers by virtue of the failure of the Company to deliver the Personal Guarantee, the Sellers shall be entitled to a termination fee of approximately $0.4 million.
Removed
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has collected $870,731 of the overpayment and $16,824 remains receivable. The Company is in process of collecting the remaining Overpayment Amount and currently expects to fully recover the total Overpayment Amount. As of December 31, 2023, we had cash of $40,167.
Added
On February 6, 2025, the Company and the Sellers entered into that certain Addendum to Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement (the "Addendum"), pursuant to which the parties amended certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement to provide the parties additional time to prepare for and close the Acquisition.
Removed
We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure, negotiate and complete a business combination.
Added
More specifically, the Addendum amends the Purchase Agreement to, among other things: (i) provide that the Company pay to Mr.
Removed
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we will repay such loaned amounts.
Added
Unterseer, as authorized recipient of the Sellers $0.4 million as a partial down payment ("Initial Down Payment") on the Cash Consideration by February 13, 2025, which amount was paid in full on February 12, 2025 and temporarily suspend Sellers' right to withdraw from the Purchase Agreement until February 28, 2025, unless the Company fails to pay Initial Down Payment; (ii) provide for additional temporary suspensions of Sellers' right to withdraw for two successive one-month periods through April 30, 2025, dependent upon the Company's payment each month of a down payment of $0.1 million to Mr.
Removed
In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment.
Added
Unterseer, as authorized recipient of the Sellers (each an "Additional Down Payment"), with each Additional Down Payment to be credited toward the Cash Consideration to be owed by the Company; (iii) add a requirement of Sellers to use their best efforts to coordinate and to cause Cataneo to work with the Company and the Company's financial advisors towards the implementation of the percentage of completion method of accounting for past and current customer projects; (iv) provide that Sellers' agree to rescind Sellers' previous notification to exercise their right (the "Election Right") to receive the Equity Consideration in the amount of $3.0 million in cash instead of Consideration Shares as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, provided that the Sellers' may re-exercise such Election Right prior to the Closing of the Acquisition; (v) waive Sellers' right to approve the terms of the financing of the transaction; and (vi) provide that if the Purchase Agreement were to be terminated upon the Company's failure to pay or the expiration of April 30, 2025, or for other reasons the Company withdraws from the Purchase Agreement pursuant to the early termination provisions of the Purchase Agreement or should the Purchase Agreement terminate before Closing, Seller's agree to set-off under certain circumstances any claims Sellers may have pursuant to such early termination provisions of the Purchase Agreement against the Initial Down Payment and any Additional Down Payment; however, the remainder of the Initial Down Payment and any Additional Down Payment 47 Table of Contents will not be repayable to the Company by Sellers.
Removed
Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into warrants at a price of $1.50 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.
Added
On March 14, 2025, the Company paid an Additional Down Payment of $100,000 to be credited toward the Cash Consideration. Yorkville Promissory Note On November 11, 2024, the Company issued a non-convertible unsecured promissory note (the "Promissory Note") in the aggregate original principal amount of approximately $1.7 million to Yorkville.

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