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What changed in Hyperscale Data, Inc.'s 10-K2024 vs 2025

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Hyperscale Data, Inc.'s 2024 and 2025 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 2025 report.

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Top changes in Hyperscale Data, Inc.'s 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Biggest changeWe currently have the following reportable segments, though it should be noted that we are in the process of transitioning our data centers away from Bitcoin mining to operations dedicated to high-performance computing (“HPC”) and AI purposes: · Technology and Finance (“Fintech”): commercial lending and trading through Ault Lending; · Sentinum: Bitcoin mining operation and data center operations through ACS; · AGREE hotel operations and other commercial real estate holdings; · Energy and Infrastructure (“Energy”): crane rental and lifting solutions provider for oilfield, construction, commercial and infrastructure markets through Circle 8; · ROI: includes askROI, which operates a unique, generative AI-driven platform engineered to provide pertinent and unique data insights through integration with business specific data that pushes beyond the conventional uses of existing large language models as well as RiskOn, which owns 100% of BNC, which operates a social gaming platform; and · TurnOnGreen: commercial electronics solutions with operations conducted by Digital Power, and electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions through TOG Technologies.
Biggest changeWe currently have the following reportable segments, though it should be noted that we are in the process of transitioning our data centers away from Bitcoin mining to operations dedicated to high-performance computing (“HPC”) and AI purposes: · Sentinum: crypto asset mining operations, colocation and hosting services for emerging AI ecosystems and other industries, and our digital asset treasury activities; · Energy and Infrastructure (“Energy”): crane rental and lifting solutions provider for oilfield, construction, commercial and infrastructure markets through Circle 8; · AGREE: hotel operations and other commercial real estate holdings; · Gresham: defense solutions with operations conducted by Enertec, Relec, Microphase and Giga-tronics; · TurnOnGreen: commercial electronics solutions with operations conducted by Digital Power, and electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions through TOG Technologies. · Technology and Finance (“Fintech”): commercial lending and trading through Ault Lending; and 1 · ROI: includes askROI, which operates OnlyBulls, a consumer-facing financial research and market intelligence platform developed and operated by askROI as well as ROI’s own operations, which includes its ownership of 100% of Bitnile.com, which is engaged in the development of an online predictions market platform.
On December 21, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “December 2024 SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell, in one or more closings, to Ault & Company up to 25,000 shares of Series G convertible preferred stock (“Series G Preferred Stock”) and warrants to purchase up to 4.2 million shares of Class A common stock (the “Series G Warrants”) for a total purchase price of up to $25.0 million.
On December 21, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “December 2024 SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell to Ault & Company, in one or more closings, up to 25,000 shares of Series G convertible preferred stock (“Series G Preferred Stock”) and warrants to purchase up to 4.2 million shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Series G Warrants”) for a total purchase price of up to $25.0 million.
The note accrues interest at the rate of 15% per annum, unless an event of default (as defined in the note) occurs, at which time the note would accrue interest at 18% per annum. The note will mature on September 30, 2025.
The note accrues interest at the rate of 15% per annum, unless an event of default (as defined in the note) occurs, at which time the note would accrue interest at 18% per annum. The note will mature on September 30, 2025.
To the extent we believe that a subsidiary partner company’s further growth and development can best be supported by a different ownership structure or if we otherwise believe it is in our stockholders’ best interests, we will seek to sell some or all of our position in the subsidiary or partner company.
To the extent we believe that a subsidiary partner company’s further growth and development can best be supported by a different ownership structure or if we otherwise believe it is in our stockholders’ best interests, we will seek to sell some or all of our position in the subsidiary or partner company.
These sales may take the form of privately negotiated sales of stock or assets, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings of the subsidiary or partner company’s securities and, in the case of publicly traded partner companies, transactions in their securities in the open market.
These sales may take the form of privately negotiated sales of stock or assets, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings of the subsidiary or partner company’s securities and, in the case of publicly traded partner companies, transactions in their securities in the open market.
Our plans may include taking subsidiaries or partner companies public through rights offerings, mergers or spin-offs and directed share subscription programs. We will continue to consider these and functionally equivalent programs and the sale of certain subsidiary or partner company interests in secondary market transactions to maximize value for our stockholders.
Our plans may include taking subsidiaries or partner companies public through rights offerings, mergers or spin-offs and directed share subscription programs. We will continue to consider these and functionally equivalent programs and the sale of certain subsidiary or partner company interests in secondary market transactions to maximize value for our stockholders.
Key strengths of Circle 8 include: · Leading lifting solutions platform Leading provider of comprehensive lifting solutions to diversified end markets, including oil & gas and with expanding operations in infrastructure, plant turn-around and commercial/industrial construction; and Leading market position with five branches strategically located throughout Texas and Oklahoma. · Industry leading safety record, commitment and policy Safety is a core value and Circle 8 is a market leader in employee training and practices; and Dedicated team focused on safety programs. · Proven strength of management, recently enhanced and augmented Proven ability to navigate a secular downturn by maintaining strong customer relationships and scale operations to capture additional market share; Seasoned industry leaders who have positioned Circle 8 for future growth; and Additional advisory team to supplement full time management with strategic industry knowledge, contacts and corporate transaction capability. · High quality fleet with the opportunity to expand by 100% creates a barrier to entry.
Key strengths of Circle 8 include: · Leading lifting solutions platform Leading provider of comprehensive lifting solutions to diversified end markets, including oil & gas and with expanding operations in infrastructure, plant turn-around and commercial/industrial construction; and Leading market position with five branches strategically located throughout Texas and Oklahoma. 35 · Industry leading safety record, commitment and policy Safety is a core value and Circle 8 is a market leader in employee training and practices; and Dedicated team focused on safety programs. · Proven strength of management, recently enhanced and augmented Proven ability to navigate a secular downturn by maintaining strong customer relationships and scale operations to capture additional market share; Seasoned industry leaders who have positioned Circle 8 for future growth; and Additional advisory team to supplement full time management with strategic industry knowledge, contacts and corporate transaction capability. · High quality fleet with the opportunity to expand creates a barrier to entry.
Any malicious activity, such as mining multiple blocks, disagreeing with the eventual consensus or otherwise violating protocol rules, results in the forfeiture or “slashing” of a portion of the staked assets. Proof-of-stake is viewed by some as more energy efficient and scalable than proof-of-work. 16 Blockchain technology enables the secure use and transfer of digital assets.
Any malicious activity, such as mining multiple blocks, disagreeing with the eventual consensus or otherwise violating protocol rules, results in the forfeiture or “slashing” of a portion of the staked assets. Proof-of-stake is viewed by some as more energy efficient and scalable than proof-of-work. Blockchain technology enables the secure use and transfer of digital assets.
During April 2025, Sentinum completed the installation requirements for deployment of a 250 kilowatts HPC customer. Sentinum currently mines Bitcoin using purpose-built computers (or “miners”) to solve complex cryptographic algorithms (or “verify” or “solve” blocks) in the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network, which is Bitcoin.
During April 2025, Sentinum completed the installation requirements for deployment of a 250 kilowatts HPC customer. 7 Sentinum currently mines Bitcoin using purpose-built computers (or “miners”) to solve complex cryptographic algorithms (or “verify” or “solve” blocks) in the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network, which is Bitcoin.
The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to vote with the Class A common stock as a single class on an as-converted basis. On April 1, 2025, we issued to an accredited investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.65 million in consideration for an advance we received of $1.5 million.
The holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to vote with the Class A Common Stock as a single class on an as-converted basis. 3 On April 1, 2025, we issued to an accredited investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.65 million in consideration for an advance we received of $1.5 million.
We do expect to rely upon trade secrets, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights and other intellectual property rights and expect to license the use of intellectual property rights owned and controlled by others. 15 Blockchain Background Blockchain technology first came to public attention in 2008 as the database technology that underpins Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.
We do expect to rely upon trade secrets, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights and other intellectual property rights and expect to license the use of intellectual property rights owned and controlled by others. Blockchain Background Blockchain technology first came to public attention in 2008 as the database technology that underpins Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.
On February 5, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement with an institutional investor, pursuant to which we issued to the investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.9 million (the “February 2025 Convertible Note”), in exchange for the cancellation of an outstanding term note we issued to the investor in April 2024.
On February 5, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement with an institutional investor (“Orchid”), pursuant to which we issued to the investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $1.9 million (the “February 2025 Convertible Note”), in exchange for the cancellation of an outstanding term note we issued to the investor in April 2024.
When we opt to convert the Bitcoins we sell or exchange our Bitcoin through Gemini, the custodian of our digital wallet. When we elect to make a sale or exchange our Senior Vice President - Finance submits a request to Gemini’s execution department to exchange Bitcoin for U.S. dollars.
When we opt to convert the Bitcoin we sell or exchange our Bitcoin through Gemini, the custodian of our digital wallet. When we elect to make a sale or exchange our Senior Vice President - Finance submits a request to Gemini’s execution department to exchange Bitcoin for U.S. dollars.
The diversification strategy for Circle 8 into other subsegments will be faced with competition that is largely driven based on availability, quality (including safety record), reliability and price. 25 Environmental and Safety Regulations Circle 8’s equipment, facilities and operations are subject to comprehensive and frequently changing federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws, which may vary locally.
The diversification strategy for Circle 8 into other subsegments will be faced with competition that is largely driven based on availability, quality (including safety record), reliability and price. 37 Environmental and Safety Regulations Circle 8’s equipment, facilities and operations are subject to comprehensive and frequently changing federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws, which may vary locally.
During 2025, we anticipate large expenditures in our Michigan Facility to facilitate the transition of the facility to support HPC and AI applications. Initially, these expenditures will likely increase Sentinum’s losses unless we are able to pass these costs on to our future customers. These uncertainties make it impossible to predict when, if ever, Sentinum will achieve profitable operations.
During 2026, we anticipate large expenditures in our Michigan Facility to facilitate the transition of the facility to support HPC and AI applications. Initially, these expenditures will likely increase Sentinum’s losses unless we are able to pass these costs on to our future customers. These uncertainties make it impossible to predict when, if ever, Sentinum will achieve profitable operations.
We provide our employees and their families with access to a variety of flexible and convenient health and welfare programs, including benefits that support their physical and mental health by providing tools and resources to help them improve or maintain their health status; and that offer choice where possible so they can customize their benefits to meet their needs and the needs of their families. 30
We provide our employees and their families with access to a variety of flexible and convenient health and welfare programs, including benefits that support their physical and mental health by providing tools and resources to help them improve or maintain their health status; and that offer choice where possible so they can customize their benefits to meet their needs and the needs of their families. 42
The Property was sold on the Closing Date to Cats Mirror Lake, LLC (the “Buyer”) pursuant to a contract of sale, as amended, entered into by Third Avenue and the Buyer. The sale price for the property was $13.0 million. In February 2025, Third Avenue filed a certificate of cancellation with the Delaware Secretary of State.
The Property was sold on the Closing Date to Cats Mirror Lake, LLC (the “Buyer”) pursuant to a contract of sale, as amended, entered into by Third Avenue and the Buyer. The sale price for the property was $13.0 million. In February 2025, Third Avenue filed a certificate of elimination with the Delaware Secretary of State.
In terms of the businesses in which we have a controlling interest as of December 31, 2024, we believe that these businesses have stable management teams, operate in strong markets with defensible market niches, and maintain long-standing customer relationships. Ault Lending provides funding to businesses through loans and investments.
In terms of the businesses in which we have a controlling interest as of December 31, 2025, we believe that these businesses have stable management teams, operate in strong markets with defensible market niches, and maintain long-standing customer relationships. Ault Lending provides funding to businesses through loans and investments.
Through our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, we own and/or operate data centers at which we mine Bitcoin and offer colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence (“AI”) ecosystems and other industries as well as provide mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an artificial intelligence software platform, a social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations.
Through our wholly and majority owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, we own and/or operate data centers at which we mine Bitcoin and offer colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence (“AI”) ecosystems and other industries as well as provide mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations.
Corporate Information We are a Delaware corporation, initially formed in California in 1969 and reincorporated in Delaware in 2017. We are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141. Our phone number is (949) 444-5464 and our website address is https://hyperscaledata.com/ .
Corporate Information We are a Delaware corporation, initially formed in California in 1969 and reincorporated in Delaware in 2017. We are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141. Our phone number is (949) 444-5464 and our website address is www.hyperscaledata.com.
Thus, if the price of Bitcoin, level of difficulty to mine, the amount of the block reward or the amount of Bitcoin earned by miners for mining one block on the Bitcoin blockchain remain constant, then Sentinum will not be profitable in 2025.
Thus, if the price of Bitcoin, level of difficulty to mine, the amount of the block reward or the amount of Bitcoin earned by miners for mining one block on the Bitcoin blockchain remain constant, then Sentinum will not be profitable in 2026.
Each share of Series F Preferred Stock will be exchangeable, at the option of its holder, for (i) 10 shares of Class A Common Stock of Ault Capital and (ii) five shares of Class B Common Stock of Ault Capital, at any time beginning on the later of (i) one year after issuance of the Series F Preferred Stock and (ii) the date of the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of all of the foregoing shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Ault Capital Class B Common Stock.
Each share of Series F Preferred Stock will be exchangeable, at the option of its holder, for (i) 10 shares of Class A Common Stock of Ault Capital and (ii) five shares of Class B Common Stock of Ault Capital, at any time beginning on the later of (A) one year after issuance of the Series F Preferred Stock and (B) the date of the registration under the Securities Act of all of the foregoing shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Ault Capital Class B Common Stock.
On December 9, 2024, we completed the distribution of 650,000 shares of our 10% Series E Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), a $16.25 million stated value, to holders of Class A common stock and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis.
Recent Events and Developments On December 9, 2024, we completed the distribution of 650,000 shares of our 10% Series E Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), a $16.25 million stated value, to holders of Class A Common Stock and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis.
In December 2024, pursuant to the November 2023 SPA we entered into with Ault & Company, we sold an aggregate of 3,020 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 25,509 shares of Class A common stock to Ault & Company, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.0 million.
In December 2024, pursuant to the November 2023 SPA we entered into with Ault & Company, Inc. (“Ault & Company”), we sold an aggregate of 3,020 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 25,509 shares of Class A Common Stock to Ault & Company, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.0 million.
In November 2021, the Biden Administration released “The Long-Term Strategy of the United States: Pathways to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050,” which establishes a roadmap to net zero emissions in the United States by 2050 through, among other things, improving energy efficiency, decarbonizing energy sources via electricity, hydrogen and sustainable biofuels, eliminating subsidies provided to the fossil fuel industry, reducing non-CO 2 GHG emissions and increasing the emphasis on climate-related risks across government agencies and economic sectors.
In November 2021, the Biden Administration released “The Long-Term Strategy of the United States: Pathways to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050,” (the “2050 Plan”) which establishes a roadmap to net zero emissions in the United States by 2050 through, among other things, improving energy efficiency, decarbonizing energy sources via electricity, hydrogen and sustainable biofuels, eliminating subsidies provided to the fossil fuel industry, reducing non-CO2 GHG emissions and increasing the emphasis on climate-related risks across government agencies and economic sectors.
Sentinum Breakeven Analysis Since commencement of Sentinum’s mining operations in 2021, we have received approximately 3,017 Bitcoin for providing computing power to a Bitcoin mining pool operator and from hosted mining operations, pursuant to the terms of a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) with Core Scientific, Inc. (“Core Scientific”), through December 31, 2024. The MSA terminated on August 31, 2024.
Sentinum Breakeven Analysis Since commencement of Sentinum’s mining operations in 2021, we have received approximately 3,316 Bitcoin for providing computing power to a Bitcoin mining pool operator and from hosted mining operations, pursuant to the terms of a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) with Core Scientific, Inc. (“Core Scientific”). The MSA terminated on August 31, 2024.
While we presently intend to seek to have the Class B Common Stock listed for trading on the NYSE American within the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance when, or if, such a listing will occur.
While we may seek to have the Class B Common Stock listed for trading on the NYSE American within the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance when, or if, such a listing will occur.
We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations and working capital needs. On October 7, 2019, we created an Executive Committee which is comprised of our Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.
We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations, working capital needs and other senior capital commitments. On October 7, 2019, we created an Executive Committee which is comprised of our Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.
For example: · In terms of conventional peer-to-peer transactions, there either are no fees or they are de minimis (Source: https://www.kraken.com/en-us); · For purposes of traditional networks, there are nominal fees associated with any transaction (Source: https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin); and · As of April 8, 2025, the 90-day simple average Bitcoin network transaction fee is $1.71 per transaction, which is still low compared to conventional transaction fees charged by banks and other more traditional financial institutions (https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin).
For example: · In terms of conventional peer-to-peer transactions, there either are no fees or they are de minimis (Source: https://www.kraken.com/en-us); · For purposes of traditional networks, there are nominal fees associated with any transaction (Source: https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin); and · As of April 8, 2026, the 90-day simple average Bitcoin network transaction fee is $0.293 per transaction, which is still low compared to conventional transaction fees charged by banks and other more traditional financial institutions (https://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin).
This also means, however, that our revenue prospects will decline unless the price of a Bitcoin increases commensurately or we acquire more miners, which we do not intend to do. We only participate in mining pools that mine Bitcoin. Our ability to generate revenue from these mining operations will be dependent on the price of Bitcoin.
This also means, however, that our revenue prospects will decline unless the price of a Bitcoin increases commensurately or we acquire more miners. We only participate in mining pools that mine Bitcoin. Our ability to generate revenue from these mining operations will be dependent on the price of Bitcoin.
A number of public companies (traded in the U.S. and internationally) and private companies may be considered to compete with us, including the following companies: · Argo Blockchain PLC; · Bit Digital, Inc.; · Bitdeer Technologies Group; · Bitfarms Technologies Ltd.; · Cipher Mining Inc.; · CleanSpark, Inc.; · Core Scientific, Inc.; · Digi Power X Inc.; · Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.; · Hive Blockchain Technologies Inc.; · Hut 8 Mining Corp.; · IREN Limited; · Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.; · Northern Data AG; · Riot Blockchain, Inc.; · Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc.; and · TeraWulf Inc.
A number of public companies (traded in the U.S. and internationally) and private companies may be considered to compete with us, including the following companies: · Argo Blockchain PLC; · Bit Digital, Inc.; · Bitdeer Technologies Group; · Bitfarms Ltd.; · Cipher Mining Inc.; · CleanSpark, Inc.; · Core Scientific, Inc.; · Digi Power X Inc.; · Hive Digital Technologies Ltd..; · Hut 8 Corp.; · IREN Limited; · MARA Holdings, Inc.; · Northern Data AG; · Riot Platforms, Inc.; 15 · Strategy Inc.; · Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc.; and · TeraWulf Inc.
Bitcoin prices are quoted on various exchanges and fluctuate with extreme volatility. 9 We believe that Bitcoin, the only crypto asset we provide computing power to a mining pool operator for mining purposes, offers many advantages over traditional, fiat currencies, though many of these factors also present potential disadvantages and may introduce additional risks, including: · Acting as a fraud deterrent, as crypto assets are digital and cannot be counterfeited or reversed arbitrarily by a sender; · Immediate settlement; · Elimination of counterparty risk; · No trusted intermediary required; · Lower fees; · Identity theft prevention; · Widespread accessibility; · Transactions are verified and protected through a confirmation process, which prevents the problem of double spending; · Decentralized no central authority (government or financial institution); and · Not recognized universally and not bound by government imposed or market exchange rates.
We believe that Bitcoin, the only crypto asset we provide computing power to a mining pool operator for mining purposes, offers many advantages over traditional, fiat currencies, though many of these factors also present potential disadvantages and may introduce additional risks, including: · Acting as a fraud deterrent, as crypto assets are digital and cannot be counterfeited or reversed arbitrarily by a sender; · Immediate settlement; · Elimination of counterparty risk; · No trusted intermediary required; 10 · Lower fees; · Identity theft prevention; · Widespread accessibility; · Transactions are verified and protected through a confirmation process, which prevents the problem of double spending; · Decentralized no central authority (government or financial institution); and · Not recognized universally and not bound by government imposed or market exchange rates.
For example, in January 2024, the SEC approved the listing and trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, of which, as of April 8, 2025, approximately 34 are trading with over $167 billion of Bitcoin assets held ( https://etfdb.com/themes/bitcoin-etfs/#complete-list&sort_name=assets_under_management&sort_order=desc&page=1 ). Bitcoin is a decentralized asset that enables near instantaneous transfers.
For example, in January 2024, the SEC approved the listing and trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, of which, as of April 8, 2026, approximately 40 are trading with over $96 billion of Bitcoin assets held (https://etfdb.com/themes/bitcoin-etfs/#complete-list&sort_name=assets_under_management&sort_order=desc&page=1). Bitcoin is a decentralized asset that enables near instantaneous transfers.
Congress and a number of U.S. federal and state agencies, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and state financial regulators, have been examining the operations of crypto asset networks, crypto asset users and crypto asset exchange markets, with particular focus on the extent to which crypto assets can be used to launder the proceeds of illegal activities or fund criminal or terrorist enterprises and the safety and soundness and consumer-protective safeguards of exchanges or other service-providers that hold, transfer, trade or exchange crypto assets for users. 13 Many of these state and federal agencies have issued consumer advisories regarding the risks posed by crypto assets to investors.
Congress and a number of U.S. federal and state agencies, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and state financial regulators, have been examining the operations of crypto asset networks, crypto asset users and crypto asset exchange markets, with particular focus on the extent to which crypto assets can be used to launder the proceeds of illegal activities or fund criminal or terrorist enterprises and the safety and soundness and consumer-protective safeguards of exchanges or other service-providers that hold, transfer, trade or exchange crypto assets for users.
Recently, crypto assets, and Bitcoin in particular, have gained widespread mainstream attention and have begun to experience greater adoption by both retail and institutional holders and the broader financial markets. For example, Bitcoin’s aggregate market value had appreciated to $1.64 trillion in March 2025 compared to $828 billion in December 2023. All figures are derived from Coin Market Cap.
Recently, crypto assets, and Bitcoin in particular, have gained widespread mainstream attention and have begun to experience greater adoption by both retail and institutional holders and the broader financial markets. For example, Bitcoin’s aggregate market value had appreciated to $2.27 trillion in September 2025 compared to $828 billion in December 2023. All figures are derived from Coin Market Cap.
This helps us to produce Bitcoin, excluding depreciation of our miners which is a non-cash expense, at a cost that we believe is attractive versus the price of Bitcoin. 7 Our net cost of power was between approximately $42 to $62 per megawatt-hour in the second half of 2023 to the present.
This helps us to produce Bitcoin, excluding depreciation of our miners which is a non-cash expense, at a cost that we believe is attractive versus the price of Bitcoin. Our net cost of power was between approximately $42 to $62 per megawatt-hour in 2024 to the present.
Customers With a focus on the oil services sub-segment of the lifting solutions business in the Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Permian, Delaware and Anadarko basins, Circle 8 has a diversified base of blue-chip customers in TX and OK.
Customers With a focus on the oil services sub-segment of the lifting solutions business in the Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Permian, Delaware and Anadarko basins, Circle 8 has a diversified base of blue-chip customers in Texas and Oklahoma.
The Michigan Facility is subject to a final corrective measures plan with the Environment Protection Agency. The seller performed remedial activities at the Michigan Facility relating to historical soil and groundwater contamination and Sentinum is responsible for ongoing monitoring and final remediation plans.
The Michigan Facility is subject to a final corrective measures plan with the EPA. The seller performed remedial activities at the Michigan Facility relating to historical soil and groundwater contamination and Sentinum is responsible for ongoing monitoring and final remediation plans.
(Todd) Ault, III, our Executive Chairman, and are led by Mr. Ault, William B. Horne, our Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, and Henry Nisser, our President and General Counsel. Together, they constitute the Executive Committee, which manages the day-to-day operations of the holding company. Our long-term objective is to maximize per share intrinsic value.
We were founded by Milton C. (Todd) Ault, III, our Executive Chairman, and are led by Mr. Ault, William B. Horne, our Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, and Henry Nisser, our President and General Counsel. Together, they constitute the Executive Committee, which manages the day-to-day operations of the Company. Our long-term objective is to maximize per share intrinsic value.
On March 21, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement with an institutional investor, pursuant to which we issued to the investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $4.9 million (the “Exchange Note”) in exchange for the cancellation of (i) a term note issued by us on January 14, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $2.6 million, (ii) a promissory note issued by us on March 7, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.5 million, (iii) a promissory note issued by us on March 12, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $1.5 million, and (iv) a promissory note issued by us on March 13, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.3 million.
On March 21, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement pursuant to which we issued to SJC Lending LLC a convertible note in the amount of $4.9 million in exchange for the cancellation of (i) a term note issued by us on January 14, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $2.6 million, (ii) a promissory note issued by us on March 7, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.5 million, (iii) a promissory note issued by us on March 12, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $1.5 million, and (iv) a promissory note issued by us on March 13, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.3 million.
Our Strategy Our business strategy is designed to increase stockholder value. Under this strategy, we are focused on managing and financially supporting our existing subsidiaries and partner companies, with the goal of pursuing monetization opportunities and maximizing the value returned to stockholders.
Our Business Strategy As principally a holding company, our business strategy is designed to increase stockholder value. Under this strategy, we are focused on managing and financially supporting our existing subsidiaries and partner companies, with the goal of pursuing monetization opportunities and maximizing the value returned to stockholders.
On March 28, 2025, our majority owned subsidiary, Avalanche International Corp. (“AVLP”), filed a petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy laws. The filing placed AVLP under the control of the bankruptcy court, which will oversee its liquidation. As a result, we no longer consider AVLP a subsidiary of ours.
On March 28, 2025, our majority owned subsidiary, Avalanche International Corp. (“AVLP”), filed a petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy laws. The filing placed AVLP under the control of the bankruptcy court, which oversaw its liquidation. As a result, AVLP is no longer a subsidiary of ours.
The Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. 2 On November 20, 2024, pursuant to the approval provided by our stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders held on June 28, 2024, we filed an Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the State of Delaware to effectuate a reverse stock split of our Class A common stock affecting the issued and outstanding number of such shares by a ratio of one-for-thirty-five.
On November 20, 2024, pursuant to the approval provided by our stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders held on June 28, 2024, we filed an Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the State of Delaware to effectuate a reverse stock split of our Class A Common Stock affecting the issued and outstanding number of such shares by a ratio of one-for-thirty-five.
In this way the mining pool operator, rather than an individual miner, validates the block and receives the block reward and related transaction fees. The mining pool is organized by a third party, in our case, Luxor. All of the approximately 9,500 miners currently in operation at our Michigan facility provide hash rate to the Luxor mining pool.
In this way the mining pool operator, rather than an individual miner, validates the block and receives the block reward and related transaction fees. The mining pool is organized by a third party, in our case, Luxor. All of the approximately 11,000 miners currently in operation at our Michigan and Montana facilities provide hash rate to the Luxor mining pool.
In March and August of 2024, we reorganized our corporate structure pursuant to a series of transactions by and among the Company and its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries as well as third parties. The purpose of the reorganization was to simplify our organizational and reporting structure to more accurately reflect our business operations.
Our Corporate Structure On certain dates in 2024, 2025 and 2026, we reorganized our corporate structure pursuant to a series of transactions by and among the Company and its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries as well as third parties. The purpose of the reorganization was to simplify our organizational and reporting structure to more accurately reflect our business operations.
Since the purchase of the Michigan Facility, we have invested in infrastructure improvements and began both ramping up the power capacity and installing miners. To date, we have increased the power load from 1.5 MWs to approximately 30 MWs.
To this end, in January 2021, ACS purchased the Michigan Facility. Since the purchase of the Michigan Facility, we have invested in infrastructure improvements and began both ramping up the power capacity and installing miners. To date, we have increased the power load from 1.5 MWs to approximately 30 MWs.
Currently, we have approximately 4,900 S19j Pro Antminers and approximately 4,600 S19 XP Antminers in operation at our Michigan Facility but it is our intention to dedicate all the power capacity at the Michigan Facility to our AI hyperscale data center operations.
Currently, we have approximately 4,300 S19 XP Antminers and 3,900 S21+ Antminers in operation at our Michigan Facility but it is our intention to dedicate all the power capacity at the Michigan Facility to our AI hyperscale data center operations.
The note is convertible into shares of Class A common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.40 per share (the “Floor Price”) and (ii) the lesser of 75% of the VWAP (as defined in the note) of the class A common stock during the five trading days immediately prior to (A) the date of issuance of the note or (B) the date of conversion into shares of class A common stock.
The note is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) the Floor Price and (ii) the lesser of 75% of the VWAP (as defined in the note) of the Class A Common Stock during the five trading days immediately prior to (A) the date of issuance of the note or (B) the date of conversion into shares of Class A Common Stock.
Circle 8’s fleet of 57 cranes, as of the date of this Annual Report, comprises 47 all-terrain cranes and 10 hydraulic truck cranes with a combined average age of 9 years and capacity of up to 350 tons. · Diversified blue-chip customers Entrenched provider to leading, well-capitalized oil and gas industry operators in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Oklahoma; Diverse customer base with minimal customer concentration risk; and Longstanding relationships enable company to easily scale up operations with customers’ demands in the oilfield (upstream), commercial, construction, refining & marketing (downstream) and wind energy markets. · Compelling utilization and financial profile Recently downsized underutilized cranes to return to pre-pandemic fleet utilization over 160%; and Substantial upside remains as the Company efficiently relocates and repurposes its fleet across geographies and end markets. 24 Industry In 2024, the U.S. lifting solutions equipment distribution and rental industry experienced notable consolidation activities.
Circle 8’s fleet of 47 cranes, as of the date of this Annual Report, represent all-terrain cranes with a combined average age of 10 years and capacity of up to 350 tons. · Diversified blue-chip customers Entrenched provider to leading, well-capitalized oil and gas industry operators in Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and Oklahoma; Diverse customer base with minimal customer concentration risk; and Longstanding relationships enable company to easily scale up operations with customers’ demands in the oilfield (upstream), commercial, construction, refining & marketing (downstream) and wind energy markets. · Compelling utilization and financial profile Recently downsized underutilized cranes to return to pre-pandemic fleet utilization over 160%; and Substantial upside remains as Circle 8 efficiently relocates and repurposes its fleet across geographies and end markets.
However, given the current price of Bitcoin and the level of difficulty to mine, at this time we have no plans to expand the capacity at the Montana Facilities, which has the capacity to operate approximately 2,600 S19j Pro Antminers.
However, given the current price of Bitcoin and the level of difficulty to mine, at this time we have no plans to expand the capacity at the Montana Facilities, which has the capacity to operate approximately 3,250 S19j Pro Antminers. We presently have approximately 3,100 S19j Pro Antminers mining at the Montana Facilities.
TurnOnGreen is subject to various federal, state, local and non-U.S. laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including the discharge, treatment, storage, disposal and remediation of hazardous substances and wastes. TurnOnGreen continually assesses its compliance status and management of environmental matters to ensure that its operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
TurnOnGreen is subject to various federal, state, local and non-U.S. laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including those governing the discharge, treatment, storage, disposal, and remediation of hazardous substances and wastes. TurnOnGreen continually assesses its compliance status and environmental management practices to ensure its operations comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
Our direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries include (i) Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”), (ii) Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“ACS”) and (iii) BNI Montana, LLC (“BNI Montana”). We own Ault Capital Group, Inc.
Our direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries include: · Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”), · Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“ACS”); · BNI Montana, LLC (“BNI Montana”); and · Omnipresent Robotics, LLC (“Omnipresent”). We own Ault Capital Group, Inc.
We currently have data centers in Michigan and Montana. The Michigan Facility’s design and available power provides Sentinum the ability to create bespoke solutions enabling it to seize growth opportunities within the broader data center services market.
The Michigan Facility’s design and available power provides Sentinum the ability to create bespoke solutions enabling it to seize growth opportunities within the broader data center services market.
Alternatively, during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we generated an average of 1.85 and 4.40 Bitcoin per day, respectively, from our mining operations.
Alternatively, during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated an average of 0.58 and 1.85 Bitcoin per day, respectively, from our mining operations.
Units of Bitcoin can be converted to fiat currencies, such as the U.S. dollar, at rates determined on various exchanges, such as Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, Kraken, Gemini and others.
Units of Bitcoin can be converted to fiat currencies, such as the U.S. dollar, at rates determined on various exchanges, such as Binance, Coinbase, Bybit, Kraken, Gemini and others. Bitcoin prices are quoted on various exchanges and fluctuate with extreme volatility.
We may incur actual costs in the future that are materially different than this estimate and such costs could have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows during the period in which they are recorded. 28 TurnOnGreen TurnOnGreen’s businesses are heavily regulated in most of its markets.
We may incur actual costs in the future that are materially different than this estimate and such costs could have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows during the period in which they are recorded.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had on average approximately 16,000 miners in operations. In aggregate, these miners generated approximately 677 and 1,607 Bitcoin during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for providing computing power to a Bitcoin mining pool operator and from hosted mining operations with Core Scientific.
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had an average of approximately 10,000 and 16,000 miners in operation, respectively. In aggregate, these miners generated approximately 212 and 677 Bitcoin during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, for providing computing power to a Bitcoin mining pool operator and from hosted mining operations with Core Scientific.
While we have not at present entered into any other agreements, we continue to explore and evaluate additional facilities that would enable us to expand our mining operations as needed.
We continue to evaluate other sites, locations, and partnerships for additional and alternative support of future mining operations. While we have not at present entered into any other agreements, we continue to explore and evaluate additional facilities that would enable us to expand our mining operations as needed.
These products include the AC/DC open frame product series, which TurnOnGreen believes to be among the industry’s leading power switchers in terms of power efficiency. The open frame products are deployed in highly compact form factors and modular power series that support configurable multiple DC outputs.
These products include their alternating current (“AC”) into a stable direct current (“DC”) voltage open-frame product series, which TurnOnGreen believes to be among the industry’s leading power switchers in terms of power efficiency. The open-frame products are deployed in highly compact form factors and modular power series that support configurable multiple DC outputs.
Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, provided certain closing conditions have been met, the investor shall purchase up to 4,800 shares of Series B Preferred Stock on a monthly basis, with the investor being required to purchase 1,000 shares per month.
Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, provided certain closing conditions have been met, the investor shall purchase up to an aggregate of 4,800 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, with the investor being required to purchase 100 shares per month.
In addition, federal and state agencies, and other countries have issued rules or guidance about the treatment of crypto asset transactions or requirements for businesses engaged in activities related to crypto assets.
Many of these state and federal agencies have issued consumer advisories regarding the risks posed by crypto assets to investors. In addition, federal and state agencies, and other countries have issued rules or guidance about the treatment of crypto asset transactions or requirements for businesses engaged in activities related to crypto assets.
While we do not expect that Sentinum will achieve profitability during 2025, the expected cash generated from our Bitcoin mining operations is still expected to exceed that of our operating costs given the significance of depreciation charges, which is expected to account for nearly 20% of Sentinum’s total costs of operations during 2025.
While we do not expect that Sentinum will achieve profitability during 2026, the expected cash generated from our Bitcoin mining operations (prior to any decision to hold or sell mined Bitcoin) is still expected to exceed that of our operating costs given the significance of depreciation charges, which are expected to account for nearly 30% of Sentinum’s total costs of operations during 2026.
Employee Profile As of December 31, 2024, we had 424 employees located in the U.S. and the U.K., of whom 15 were engaged in engineering and product development, 30 in sales and marketing, 328 in general operations and 51 in general administration and finance. All but 50 of these employees are employed on a full-time basis.
Employee Profile As of December 31, 2025, we had 612 employees located in the U.S., Israel and the U.K., of whom 57 were engaged in engineering and product development, 36 in sales and marketing, 448 in general operations and 71 in general administration and finance. All but 50 of these employees are employed on a full-time basis.
Ault Lending believes that private company operators and corporate parents looking to sell their business units may consider us an attractive purchaser because of our ability to: · provide ongoing strategic and financial support for their businesses, including professionalization of our subsidiaries at scale; · maintain a long-term outlook as to the ownership of those businesses; · sustainably invest in growth capital and/or add-on acquisitions where appropriate; and · consummate transactions efficiently without being dependent on third-party transaction financing.
Ault Lending believes that private company operators and corporate parents looking to sell their business units may consider us an attractive purchaser because of our ability to: · provide ongoing strategic and financial support for their businesses, including professionalization of our subsidiaries at scale; · maintain a long-term outlook as to the ownership of those businesses; · sustainably invest in growth capital and/or add-on acquisitions where appropriate; and · consummate transactions efficiently without being dependent on third-party transaction financing. 25 In particular, we believe that our outlook on length of ownership and active management on our part may alleviate the concern that many private company operators and parent companies may have with regard to their businesses going through multiple sale processes in a short period of time.
Ault Lending takes into account several business factors (including revenue, age of business, cash flows, and other variables). The underwriting process determines the loan amount to approve, how loans will be priced, and whether to include a blanket lien, as well as additional factors (including length of loan, estimated default rates by type and grade, and general economic environment).
The underwriting process determines the loan amount to approve, how loans will be priced, and whether to include a blanket lien, as well as additional factors (including length of loan, estimated default rates by type and grade, and general economic environment).
None of our employees is currently represented by a trade union. We consider our relations with our employees to be good. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 26% of our current workforce is female, 74% male, and our average tenure is 3.5 years, a decrease of 45% from an average tenure of 6.4 years as of December 31, 2023.
None of our employees is currently represented by a trade union. We consider our relations with our employees to be good. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 27% of our current workforce is female, 73% male, and our average tenure is 5.2 years, an increase of 49% from an average tenure of 3.5 years as of December 31, 2024.
Investigation, remediation, and operation and maintenance costs associated with environmental compliance and management of sites are a normal, recurring part of operations.
Investigation, remediation, and operation and maintenance costs associated with environmental compliance and site management are a normal and recurring part of TurnOnGreen’s operations. Non-U.S. Sales .
For example, in May 2023, Montana enacted S.B. 178 which established a right-to-mine for digital assets and prevents local governments from enacting any ordinance, resolution, or rule that selectively targets digital asset miners.
For example, in May 2023, Montana enacted S.B. 178 which established a right-to-mine for digital assets and prevents local governments from enacting any ordinance, resolution, or rule that selectively targets digital asset miners. In addition to Michigan and Montana, other states are also considering or have enacted laws aimed at regulating crypto mining.
The February 2025 Convertible Note was convertible into shares of Class A common stock at a fixed conversion price of $4.00 per share. 3 On March 14, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement with an institutional investor pursuant to which we issued to the investor a convertible promissory note in the principal face amount of $4.2 million in exchange for the cancellation of (i) a term note issued by us on May 16, 2024, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.7 million, (ii) a term note issued by us on May 20, 2024, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $1.5 million, and (iii) the February 2025 Convertible Note issued by us on February 5, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $2.0 million.
On March 14, 2025, we entered into an exchange agreement with Orchid Finance LLC pursuant to which we issued to Orchid a promissory note (the “Orchid Exchange Note”) in the amount of $4.2 million in exchange for the cancellation of (i) a term note issued by us on May 16, 2024, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $0.7 million, (ii) a term note issued by us on May 20, 2024, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $1.5 million, and (iii) the February 2025 Convertible Note issued by us on February 5, 2025, with outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest of $2.0 million.
Each share of Series G Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share, and (ii) the lesser of (A) $6.74 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion.
Through the date of this Annual Report, pursuant to the December 2024 SPA, we have sold to Ault & Company 960 shares of Series G Preferred Stock and Series G Warrants to purchase 162,217 shares of Class A Common Stock, for a purchase price of $1.0 million. 2 Each share of Series G Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share, and (ii) the lesser of (A) $6.74 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A Common Stock during the ten trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion.
During 2024, Sentinum reported a loss from operations of approximately $12.6 million inclusive of depreciation and amortization of approximately $14.8 million and an impairment charge on our miners of $10.5 million. During 2023, Sentinum reported a loss from operations of approximately $2.6 million inclusive of depreciation and amortization of approximately $18.3 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, Sentinum reported a loss from operations of approximately $14.2 million inclusive of depreciation and amortization of approximately $10.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2024, Sentinum reported a loss from operations of approximately $12.6 million inclusive of depreciation and amortization and an impairment charge on our miners of approximately $25.4 million.
However, during 2024 we began the process of transitioning our primary operations from Bitcoin mining to developing our Michigan data center, which constitutes a 617,000 square foot energy-efficient facility located on a 34.5 acre site in southern Michigan (the “Michigan Facility”) to support the growing demand of enterprise, HPC and AI cloud providers with high-density workloads. 6 Through its wholly owned and operated data centers, Sentinum’s mission is to support internal computing requirements and to empower AI-focused businesses and other businesses requiring high-density power with reliable, scalable, and secure hosting solutions.
However, during 2024 we began the process of transitioning our primary operations from Bitcoin mining to developing our Michigan data center, which constitutes a 617,000 square foot energy-efficient facility located on a 34.5 acre site in southern Michigan (the “Michigan Facility”) to support the growing demand of enterprise, HPC and AI cloud providers with high-density workloads.
Government contracts were to be terminated for convenience, TurnOnGreen would generally be entitled to receive payment for work completed and allowable termination or cancellation costs. If any of TurnOnGreen’s government contracts were to be terminated for default, generally the U.S.
Government terminated any of Gresham’s contracts for convenience, Gresham generally would be entitled to receive payment for work completed and allowable termination or cancellation costs.
For example, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which appropriates significant federal funding for renewable energy initiatives, was signed into law in August 2022 and could accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Congress has considered legislation to reduce emissions of GHGs and has included climate change considerations in its funding bills. For example, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which appropriates significant federal funding for renewable energy initiatives, was signed into law in August 2022 and could accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
In addition to expanding the existing business, Circle 8 will seek to make additional forays into the infrastructure construction, the refinery and manufacturing plant turn-around and industrial facility construction with the availability of new cranes as they become available.
In addition to expanding the existing business, Circle 8 will seek to make additional forays into infrastructure construction, refinery and manufacturing plant turn-around projects and industrial facility construction as additional equipment becomes available and market opportunities develop.
The Class B Common Stock is identical to the currently outstanding Class A common stock, with the exception that each share thereof carries 10 times the voting power of a share of Class A common stock.
The Class B Common Stock is identical to the currently outstanding Class A Common Stock, with the exception that each such share carries 10 times the voting power of a share of Class A Common Stock. The Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
The Bitcoin received is available for sale in the ordinary course of business, and while we believe that holding Bitcoin represents an attractive option to increase our liquid assets, due to our continued operating losses we currently sell Bitcoin as it is mined to fund our operating expenses.
The Bitcoin received is available for sale in the ordinary course of business. Historically, we have sold Bitcoin as it is mined to fund our operating expenses. We believe that holding Bitcoin represents an attractive option to increase our liquid assets and in August 2025 we changed our corporate policy and we began holding all Bitcoin that we mined.
TurnOnGreen must comply with a standard that treats operators and patients, resulting in the classifications “means of operator protection” and “means of patient protection.” The latter requirements are more stringent because the patient may be physically connected via an applied part and unconscious when the fault occurs. Environmental .
TurnOnGreen’s medical power supplies must comply with standards that distinguish between operators and patients, resulting in classifications known as “means of operator protection” and “means of patient protection.” Patient protection requirements are more stringent because patients may be physically connected to equipment through an applied part and may be unconscious when a fault occurs. Environmental .
Once the Series F Preferred Stock has been exchanged into shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, our sole business will be our ownership of Sentinum, Inc., through which we operate our Bitcoin mining business as well as its HPC and AI operations.
Once the Series F Preferred Stock has been exchanged into shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, our sole business will be our ownership of (i) Sentinum, through which we operate our Bitcoin mining business as well as its HPC and AI operations and hold our digital assets and (ii) Omnipresent, through which we are focused on the development, deployment, and commercialization of advanced robotics systems, AI and data-driven automation technologies.
If the business meets Ault Lending’s criteria, Ault Lending sets the initial interest rate according to its credit and financial models. The final interest rate offered to the borrower will be determined by Ault Lending’s interpretation of the marketplace. In order to borrow from Ault Lending, borrowers must display characteristics indicative of durable business and financial situations.
The final interest rate offered to the borrower will be determined by Ault Lending’s interpretation of the marketplace. In order to borrow from Ault Lending, borrowers must display characteristics indicative of durable business and financial situations. These include factors such as revenue, time in business, number of employees, and financial and credit variables.

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Biggest changeIn addition, any errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, or defects in BNC’s systems or the software and hardware on which BNC relies, failures to properly address or mitigate the technical limitations in BNC’s systems, or associated degradations or interruptions of service or failures to fulfill BNC’s commitments to BNC’s users, are expected to lead to outcomes including damage to BNC’s reputation, loss of users, loss of marketers, prevention of its ability to generate revenue, regulatory inquiries, litigation, or liability for fines, damages, or other remedies, any of which could adversely affect BNC’s business and financial results. 57 Risks Related to askROI We rely on an exclusive LLM licensing arrangement and a platform development agreement with the same primary developer, even though we maintain ownership of the askROI platform’s IP. askROI’s AI-driven offerings depend on a proprietary LLM licensed under an exclusive agreement (the “License Agreement”) with a third-party provider (the “Licensor”), which also serves as the primary developer of our platform under a separate development agreement.
Biggest changeRisks Related to askROI We rely on an exclusive LLM licensing arrangement and a platform development agreement with the same primary developer, even though we maintain ownership of the askROI platform’s IP. askROI’s AI-driven offerings depend on a proprietary LLM licensed under an exclusive agreement (the “License Agreement”) with a third-party provider (the “Licensor”), which also serves as the primary developer of our platform under a separate development agreement.
A failure to comply with any restrictions or covenants in the Loan Agreement, or to make payments into the Segregated Account when due or make other payments we are obligated to make under Loan Agreement, could have serious consequences to our financial condition or result in a default under the Loan Agreement and under other agreements containing cross-default provisions.
A failure to comply with any restrictions or covenants in the Agreements, or to make payments into the Segregated Account when due or make other payments we are obligated to make under Loan Agreement, could have serious consequences to our financial condition or result in a default under the Agreements and under other agreements containing cross-default provisions.
The factors include, but are not limited to: · the progress of worldwide growth in the adoption and use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a medium of exchange; · the experience of businesses in using Bitcoin; · the impact from prominent business leaders in criticizing Bitcoin’s potential harm to the environment and the effect of announcements critical of Bitcoin, such as those made by Elon Musk of Tesla; · governmental and organizational regulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and their use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of the network or similar cryptocurrency systems (such as the 2021 ban in China); · changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences, including as may result from coverage of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by journalists and other sources of information and media; · the maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of the network; · the increased consolidation of contributors to the Bitcoin blockchain through mining pools and scaling of mining equipment by well-capitalized market participants; · the availability and popularity of other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, including new means of using fiat currencies; · the use of the networks supporting Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for developing smart contracts and distributed applications; · general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; · the impact of regulators focusing on cryptocurrencies and the costs, financial and otherwise, associated with such regulatory oversight; and · a decline in the popularity or acceptance of Bitcoin could adversely affect an investment in us.
The factors include, but are not limited to: · the progress of worldwide growth in the adoption and use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a medium of exchange; · the experience of businesses in using Bitcoin; · the impact from prominent business leaders in criticizing Bitcoin’s potential harm to the environment and the effect of announcements critical of Bitcoin, such as those made by Elon Musk of Tesla; · governmental and organizational regulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and their use, or restrictions on or regulation of access to and operation of the network or similar cryptocurrency systems (such as the 2021 ban in China); · changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences, including as may result from coverage of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by journalists and other sources of information and media; · the maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of the network; 53 · the increased consolidation of contributors to the Bitcoin blockchain through mining pools and scaling of mining equipment by well-capitalized market participants; · the availability and popularity of other forms or methods of buying and selling goods and services, including new means of using fiat currencies; · the use of the networks supporting Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for developing smart contracts and distributed applications; · general economic conditions and the regulatory environment relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; · the impact of regulators focusing on cryptocurrencies and the costs, financial and otherwise, associated with such regulatory oversight; and · a decline in the popularity or acceptance of Bitcoin could adversely affect an investment in us.
These fluctuations, among others, could impact the efficiency and profitability of Circle 8’s lifting solutions business and can be impacted by a variety of factors, including the following: · possible geopolitical unrest and conflict may impact ability to receive new parts or new cranes in a timely manner, if at all, to optimize utilization and ultimately, profitability; 35 · reliance on foreign suppliers for cranes and exposure to trade embargoes could impede its ability to procure necessary parts and equipment to execute its growth strategies and maintain its fleet; · inflationary pressures resulting from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages could make it difficult for Circle 8 to repair and replace its crane equipment at regular costs; · fuel price escalation could have a material impact on gross profit since it is typically approximately 7% of the operating cost structure in recent history; · oil market sanctions and political pressure on domestic production reduction may adversely impact Circle 8’s core clients and its revenues and profitability; or · steel market sanctions, trade embargoes and other supply chain shocks may adversely impact public and private infrastructure and renewables new construction and maintenance projects, ultimately slowing Circle 8’s strategic transition to diversify its end markets and client base.
These fluctuations, among others, could impact the efficiency and profitability of Circle 8’s lifting solutions business and can be impacted by a variety of factors, including the following: · possible geopolitical unrest and conflict may impact ability to receive new parts or new cranes in a timely manner, if at all, to optimize utilization and ultimately, profitability; · reliance on foreign suppliers for cranes and exposure to trade embargoes could impede its ability to procure necessary parts and equipment to execute its growth strategies and maintain its fleet; · inflationary pressures resulting from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages could make it difficult for Circle 8 to repair and replace its crane equipment at regular costs; · fuel price escalation could have a material impact on gross profit since it is typically approximately 7% of the operating cost structure in recent history; · oil market sanctions and political pressure on domestic production reduction may adversely impact Circle 8’s core clients and its revenues and profitability; or · steel market sanctions, trade embargoes and other supply chain shocks may adversely impact public and private infrastructure and renewables new construction and maintenance projects, ultimately slowing Circle 8’s strategic transition to diversify its end markets and client base.
The following factors, many of which are beyond our control, may influence our stock price: · the status of our growth strategy including the development of new products with any proceeds we may be able to raise in the future; · announcements of technological or competitive developments; · announcements or expectations of additional financing efforts; · our ability to market new and enhanced products on a timely basis; · changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; · commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving us; · regulatory developments affecting us, our customers or our competitors; · announcements regarding patent or other intellectual property litigation or the issuance of patents to us or our competitors or updates with respect to the enforceability of patents or other intellectual property rights generally in the US or internationally; · actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; · changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; · our operating results failing to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; · changes in the economic performance or market valuations of our competitors; · additions or departures of our executive officers; · sales or perceived sales of our common stock by us, our insiders or our other stockholders; · share price and volume fluctuations attributable to inconsistent trading volume levels of our shares; and · general economic, industry, political and market conditions and overall fluctuations in the financial markets in the United States and abroad.
The following factors, many of which are beyond our control, may influence our stock price: · the status of our growth strategy including the development of new products with any proceeds we may be able to raise in the future; · announcements of technological or competitive developments; · announcements or expectations of additional financing efforts; · our ability to market new and enhanced products on a timely basis; · changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; · commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving us; · regulatory developments affecting us, our customers or our competitors; · announcements regarding patent or other intellectual property litigation or the issuance of patents to us or our competitors or updates with respect to the enforceability of patents or other intellectual property rights generally in the US or internationally; · actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar to us; · changes in the market’s expectations about our operating results; · our operating results failing to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors in a particular period; 100 · changes in the economic performance or market valuations of our competitors; · additions or departures of our executive officers; · sales or perceived sales of our common stock by us, our insiders or our other stockholders; · share price and volume fluctuations attributable to inconsistent trading volume levels of our shares; and · general economic, industry, political and market conditions and overall fluctuations in the financial markets in the United States and abroad.
Additionally, its business may face temporary or long-term negative impacts due to: · a reduction in extraction levels by customers due to increased costs and break-even oil price and lower levels of reserves due to depletion of existing reserves and resources; · exploration and drilling are capital intensive and results are uncertain, which may limit Circle 8’s current clients’ demand for Circle 8’s services and adversely affect its ability to generate new clients; · until it executes on its expansion program, dependence on a limited number of clients in a niche oil services market could make Circle 8 vulnerable compared to larger industry incumbents with greater client diversity; · unfavorable credit and equity markets affecting end-user access to capital or cost of capital, also potentially increasing the all-in cash costs and break-even oil prices may make operations of its current and future clients no longer economically viable; · adverse changes in federal, state, tribal and local government infrastructure spending; · an increase in the cost of consumables and construction materials related to oil extraction and infrastructure construction; · adverse weather conditions or natural disasters which may affect a particular region; 34 · a decrease in the level of exploration, development, production activity and capital spending by oil and natural gas companies; · an increase in inflationary pressure on materials and labor; · labor issues such as strikes or worker shortages; · a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government; · an increase in interest rates; · supply chain disruptions; · changes in federal and state regulations related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions may materially adversely impact Circle 8’s and/or its clients’ revenues, operating results and profitability; · public health crises and epidemics; or · terrorism or hostilities involving the United States and/or its allies.
Additionally, its business may face temporary or long-term negative impacts due to: · a reduction in extraction levels by customers due to increased costs and break-even oil price and lower levels of reserves due to depletion of existing reserves and resources; · exploration and drilling are capital intensive and results are uncertain, which may limit Circle 8’s current clients’ demand for Circle 8’s services and adversely affect its ability to generate new clients; · until it executes on its expansion program, dependence on a limited number of clients in a niche oil services market could make Circle 8 vulnerable compared to larger industry incumbents with greater client diversity; · unfavorable credit and equity markets affecting end-user access to capital or cost of capital, also potentially increasing the all-in cash costs and break-even oil prices may make operations of its current and future clients no longer economically viable; · adverse changes in federal, state, tribal and local government infrastructure spending; · an increase in the cost of consumables and construction materials related to oil extraction and infrastructure construction; · adverse weather conditions or natural disasters which may affect a particular region; · a decrease in the level of exploration, development, production activity and capital spending by oil and natural gas companies; · an increase in inflationary pressure on materials and labor; · labor issues such as strikes or worker shortages; · a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. government; · an increase in interest rates; · supply chain disruptions; · changes in federal and state regulations related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions may materially adversely impact Circle 8’s and/or its clients’ revenues, operating results and profitability; 46 · public health crises and epidemics; or · terrorism or hostilities involving the United States and/or its allies.
There are many other factors which could affect our business, including: · The introduction and market acceptance of new technologies, products and services; · New competitors and new forms of competition; · The size and timing of customer orders (for retail distributed physical product); · The size and timing of capital expenditures by our customers; · Adverse changes in the credit quality of our customers and suppliers; · Changes in the pricing policies of, or the introduction of, new products and services by us or our competitors; · Changes in the terms of our contracts with our customers or suppliers; · The availability of products from our suppliers; and · Variations in product costs and the mix of products sold.
There are many other factors which could affect our business, including: · The introduction and market acceptance of new technologies, products and services; · New competitors and new forms of competition; · The size and timing of customer orders (for retail distributed physical product); · The size and timing of capital expenditures by our customers; · Adverse changes in the credit quality of our customers and suppliers; 104 · Changes in the pricing policies of, or the introduction of, new products and services by us or our competitors; · Changes in the terms of our contracts with our customers or suppliers; · The availability of products from our suppliers; and · Variations in product costs and the mix of products sold.
If we are unable to consistently obtain accurate proportionate rewards from our mining pool operators, we may experience reduced reward for our efforts, which would have an adverse effect on our business and operations. 44 Bitcoin may have concentrated ownership and large sales or distributions by holders of Bitcoin assets could have an adverse effect on the market price of Bitcoin.
If we are unable to consistently obtain accurate proportionate rewards from our mining pool operators, we may experience reduced reward for our efforts, which would have an adverse effect on our business and operations. Bitcoin may have concentrated ownership and large sales or distributions by holders of Bitcoin assets could have an adverse effect on the market price of Bitcoin.
In accordance with Section 382, future utilization of our NOLs is subject to an annual limitation as a result of ownership changes that occurred previously. We also maintain NOLs in various foreign jurisdictions. Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Liquidity We will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations in furtherance of our business plan.
In accordance with Section 382, future utilization of our NOLs is subject to an annual limitation as a result of ownership changes that occurred previously. We also maintain NOLs in various foreign jurisdictions. 43 Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Liquidity We will need to raise additional capital to fund our operations in furtherance of our business plan.
Finally, low barriers to entry and minimal switching costs in the AI and analytics market could make it easier for customers to move to competitors, thereby increasing askROI’s customer retention risks. If any of these developments were to occur, askROI’s business and future prospects could be materially and adversely affected. 59 Ethical AI concerns.
Finally, low barriers to entry and minimal switching costs in the AI and analytics market could make it easier for customers to move to competitors, thereby increasing askROI’s customer retention risks. If any of these developments were to occur, askROI’s business and future prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Ethical AI concerns.
In addition, certain Guarantors entered into various agreements as collateral in support of the guarantee of the Secured Notes, including (i) a security agreement by Sentinum, pursuant to which Sentinum granted to the Lenders a security interest in (a) the Miners, (b) all of the digital currency mined or otherwise generated from the Miners and (c) the membership interests of ACS, (ii) a security agreement by the Company, Ault Lending, BNI Montana and AGREE, pursuant to which those entities granted to the lenders a security interest in substantially all of their assets, as well as a pledge of equity interests in Ault Aviation, AGREE, Sentinum, Ault Energy, Eco Pack, and Circle 8 Holdco, (iii) a future advance mortgage by ACS on the Michigan Property, (iv) an aircraft mortgage and security agreement by Ault Aviation on the Aircraft, and (v) deposit account control agreements over certain bank accounts held by certain of our subsidiaries.
In addition, certain Guarantors entered into various agreements as collateral in support of the guarantee of the Secured Notes, including (i) a security agreement by Sentinum, pursuant to which Sentinum granted to the Lenders a security interest in (a) the Miners, (b) all of the digital currency mined or otherwise generated from the Miners and (c) the membership interests of ACS, (ii) a security agreement by the Company, Ault Lending, BNI Montana and AGREE, pursuant to which those entities granted to the lenders a security interest in substantially all of their assets, as well as a pledge of equity interests in Ault Aviation, AGREE, Sentinum, Ault Energy, Eco Pack Technologies Limited, and Circle 8 Holdco, (iii) a future advance mortgage by ACS on the Michigan Property, (iv) an aircraft mortgage and security agreement by Ault Aviation on the Aircraft, and (v) deposit account control agreements over certain bank accounts held by certain of our subsidiaries.
The negotiations associated with the acquisition and disposition of businesses could also disrupt our ongoing business, distract management and employees or increase our expenses. In addition, we may not be able to integrate acquisitions successfully and we could incur or assume unknown or unanticipated liabilities or contingencies, which may impact our results of operations.
The negotiations associated with the acquisition and disposition of businesses could also disrupt our ongoing business, distract management and employees or increase our expenses. 78 In addition, we may not be able to integrate acquisitions successfully and we could incur or assume unknown or unanticipated liabilities or contingencies, which may impact our results of operations.
Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers. In addition, if any of our executives joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we may lose some customers. 31 We may not be able to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards.
Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers. In addition, if any of our executives joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we may lose some customers. We may not be able to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards.
If such increases resulted from our status as a U.S. company, those changes could place us at a disadvantage to our non-U.S. competitors if those competitors remain subject to lower local tax rates. 65 Our sales and profitability may be affected by changes in economic, business and industry conditions .
If such increases resulted from our status as a U.S. company, those changes could place us at a disadvantage to our non-U.S. competitors if those competitors remain subject to lower local tax rates. Our sales and profitability may be affected by changes in economic, business and industry conditions .
Uncertainty about economic conditions may increase foreign currency volatility in markets in which it transacts business, which could have an adverse effect on Circle 8’s operating results. 36 The inability to forecast trends accurately may have an adverse impact on Circle 8’s business and financial condition. An economic downturn or economic uncertainty makes it difficult to forecast trends.
Uncertainty about economic conditions may increase foreign currency volatility in markets in which it transacts business, which could have an adverse effect on Circle 8’s operating results. The inability to forecast trends accurately may have an adverse impact on Circle 8’s business and financial condition. An economic downturn or economic uncertainty makes it difficult to forecast trends.
This could result in a decline in our market share, revenue, and profitability. Inability to manage these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results. Our future success will depend in part upon the value of Bitcoin.
This could result in a decline in our market share, revenue, and profitability. Inability to manage these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and operating results. 55 Our future success will depend in part upon the value of Bitcoin.
Furthermore, changes in customer demand could cause certain of Circle 8’s existing equipment to become obsolete and require Circle 8 to purchase new equipment at increased costs. 38 Labor disputes could disrupt Circle 8’s ability to serve its customers and/or lead to higher labor costs.
Furthermore, changes in customer demand could cause certain of Circle 8’s existing equipment to become obsolete and require Circle 8 to purchase new equipment at increased costs. Labor disputes could disrupt Circle 8’s ability to serve its customers and/or lead to higher labor costs.
Ongoing and future regulatory actions may impact our ability to continue to operate, and such actions could affect our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations. 45 A particular digital asset’s status as a “security” in any relevant jurisdiction is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and if a regulator disagrees with our characterization of a digital asset, we may be subject to regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, and penalties, which may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
Ongoing and future regulatory actions may impact our ability to continue to operate, and such actions could affect our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations. 58 A particular digital asset’s status as a “security” in any relevant jurisdiction is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and if a regulator disagrees with our characterization of a digital asset, we may be subject to regulatory scrutiny, investigations, fines, and penalties, which may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
If Circle 8 has insufficient capital to cover its debt obligations, it may be forced to reduce or delay ongoing or growth activities and capital expenditures, sell assets, obtain additional debt or dilutive equity capital or restructure or refinance all or a portion of its debt, including the incumbent FCB, MANF,SQN and FMC loans, and any other incremental loans, on or before maturity.
If Circle 8 has insufficient capital to cover its debt obligations, it may be forced to reduce or delay ongoing or growth activities and capital expenditures, sell assets, obtain additional debt or dilutive equity capital or restructure or refinance all or a portion of its debt, including the incumbent FCB, MANF, FFL and FMC loans, and any other incremental loans, on or before maturity.
The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed obligations and could limit our flexibility in managing our business due to covenants or other restrictions contained in debt instruments. 50 Further, we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of completed acquisitions. Some acquisition targets may not have a developed business or are experiencing inefficiencies and incur losses.
The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed obligations and could limit our flexibility in managing our business due to covenants or other restrictions contained in debt instruments. 77 Further, we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of completed acquisitions. Some acquisition targets may not have a developed business or are experiencing inefficiencies and incur losses.
If we are unable to prevent such security breaches in the future, these events or circumstances could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial condition and operating results and impair our ability to execute our business strategy. 64 We face significant competition, including changes in pricing. The markets for our products and services are both competitive and price sensitive.
If we are unable to prevent such security breaches in the future, these events or circumstances could materially and adversely affect our operations, financial condition and operating results and impair our ability to execute our business strategy. 103 We face significant competition, including changes in pricing. The markets for our products and services are both competitive and price sensitive.
No assurance can be given that we will realize synergies in the areas we currently operate. 49 If we make any additional acquisitions, they may disrupt or have a negative impact on our business. We have plans to eventually make additional acquisitions. Whenever we make acquisitions, we could have difficulty integrating the acquired companies’ personnel and operations with our own.
No assurance can be given that we will realize synergies in the areas we currently operate. 76 If we make any additional acquisitions, they may disrupt or have a negative impact on our business. We have plans to eventually make additional acquisitions. Whenever we make acquisitions, we could have difficulty integrating the acquired companies’ personnel and operations with our own.
Based on our assessment, as of December 31, 2024, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting contained material weaknesses. The weakness will not be considered remediated, however, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and our management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Based on our assessment, as of December 31, 2025, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting contained material weaknesses. The weakness will not be considered remediated, however, until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and our management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
The covenants and other restrictions contained in the Loan Agreement and other current or future debt agreements could, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, create liens on assets, make investments, loans or advances, make acquisitions, engage in mergers or consolidations and engage in certain transactions with affiliates.
The covenants and other restrictions contained in the Agreements and other current or future debt agreements could, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other restricted payments, create liens on assets, make investments, loans or advances, make acquisitions, engage in mergers or consolidations and engage in certain transactions with affiliates.
Until we are profitable, we will need to quickly raise additional capital in order to fund our operations in furtherance of our business plan.
Until we are profitable, we will need to raise additional capital in order to fund our operations in furtherance of our business plan.
We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Section 404 requires that we document and test our internal control over financial reporting and issue management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024.
We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Section 404 requires that we document and test our internal control over financial reporting and issue management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025.
Since 2017, we have acquired the Michigan Facility, a majority interest in TurnOnGreen, the four hotel properties in and around Madison, Wisconsin, substantially all the assets and certain specified liabilities of Circle 8 Crane Service and a position in ROI that we consolidate as a VIE.
Since 2017, we have acquired the Michigan Facility, a majority interest in TurnOnGreen, the four hotel properties in and around Madison, Wisconsin, substantially all the assets and certain specified liabilities of Circle 8 and a position in ROI that we consolidate as a VIE.
Any of these actions could have a material adverse effect on the value of our equity and on our business, financial performance, and liquidity. 32 To service any future indebtedness and other obligations, we will require a significant amount of cash.
Any of these actions could have a material adverse effect on the value of our equity and on our business, financial performance, and liquidity. 44 To service any future indebtedness and other obligations, we will require a significant amount of cash.
Management has identified the following material weakness which has caused management to conclude that as of December 31, 2024, our internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) was not effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Management has identified the following material weakness which has caused management to conclude that as of December 31, 2025, our internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) was not effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Ault’s vision for us and he may not wish for us to receive any financing at all other than from entities that he controls. Alzamend Our relationship with Alzamend may expose us to certain conflicts of interest.
Ault’s vision for us and he may not wish for us to receive any financing at all other than from entities that he controls. ROI Our relationship with ROI may expose us to certain conflicts of interest.
As of December 31, 2024, Circle 8 had approximately 132 employees in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, none of whom is unionized. While Circle 8 has no current plans to unionize any of its locations, it recognizes the possibility of a branch or group of branches in a state becoming unionized against Circle 8’s wishes in the future.
As of December 31, 2025, Circle 8 had approximately 117 employees in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, none of whom is unionized. While Circle 8 has no current plans to unionize any of its locations, it recognizes the possibility of a branch or group of branches in a state becoming unionized against Circle 8’s wishes in the future.
Stock markets, in general, have experienced, and continue to experience, significant price and volume volatility, and the market price of our Class A common stock may continue to be subject to similar market fluctuations unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.
Volatility in our Class A common stock price may subject us to securities litigation. Stock markets, in general, have experienced, and continue to experience, significant price and volume volatility, and the market price of our Class A common stock may continue to be subject to similar market fluctuations unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.
Ongoing concerns about the systemic impact of potential long-term and widespread recession and potentially prolonged economic recovery, volatile energy costs, fluctuating commodity prices and interest rates, volatile exchange rates, geopolitical issues, including the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas, natural disasters and pandemic illness, instability in credit markets, cost and terms of credit, consumer and business confidence and demand, a changing financial, regulatory and political environment, and substantially increased unemployment rates have all contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for many established and emerging economies, including those in which we operate.
Ongoing concerns about the systemic impact of potential long-term and widespread recession and potentially prolonged economic recovery, volatile energy costs, fluctuating commodity prices and interest rates, volatile exchange rates, geopolitical issues, including the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine as well as the one between the United States and Israel against Iran, natural disasters and pandemic illness, instability in credit markets, cost and terms of credit, consumer and business confidence and demand, a changing financial, regulatory and political environment, and substantially increased unemployment rates have all contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for many established and emerging economies, including those in which we operate.
It can be expected that Circle 8’s quarterly results will continue to fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors, including the following: · general economic conditions in the markets in which the company operates; · the cyclical nature of Circle 8’s customers’ business, particularly Circle 8’s oil services customer and prospective customers in the construction industry; · sales patterns in general in the construction industry, with sales activity tending to be lower in the winter months, which causes significant volatility in utilization; · changes in the size of Circle 8’s fleet due to rapid growth followed by a slow-down and Circle 8’s ability to service and maintain its fleet in a timely manner; · an overcapacity of fleet in the crane services industry; · severe weather and seismic conditions temporarily affecting the regions in which Circle 8 operates; · supply chain or other disruptions that impact its ability to obtain equipment and other supplies from key suppliers on acceptable terms or at all; · changes in corporate spending for plants and facilities or changes in government spending for infrastructure projects; · changes in interest rates and related changes in Circle 8’s interest expense and debt service obligations; or · the possible need, from time to time, to record impairment charges or other write-offs or charges due to a variety of occurrences, such as the impairment of assets, existing location divestitures, dislocation in the equity and/or credit markets, consolidations or closings, restructurings, or the refinancing of existing indebtedness. 37 Circle 8 is subject to competition, which may have a material adverse effect on its business by reducing its ability to increase or maintain revenues or profitability.
It can be expected that Circle 8’s quarterly results will continue to fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors, including the following: · general economic conditions in the markets in which Circle 8 operates; 48 · the cyclical nature of Circle 8’s customers’ business, particularly Circle 8’s oil services customer and prospective customers in the construction industry; · sales patterns in general in the construction industry, with sales activity tending to be lower in the winter months, which causes significant volatility in utilization; · changes in the size of Circle 8’s fleet due to rapid growth followed by a slow-down and Circle 8’s ability to service and maintain its fleet in a timely manner; · an overcapacity of fleet in the crane services industry; · severe weather and seismic conditions temporarily affecting the regions in which Circle 8 operates; · supply chain or other disruptions that impact its ability to obtain equipment and other supplies from key suppliers on acceptable terms or at all; · changes in corporate spending for plants and facilities or changes in government spending for infrastructure projects; · changes in interest rates and related changes in Circle 8’s interest expense and debt service obligations; or · the possible need, from time to time, to record impairment charges or other write-offs or charges due to a variety of occurrences, such as the impairment of assets, existing location divestitures, dislocation in the equity and/or credit markets, consolidations or closings, restructurings, or the refinancing of existing indebtedness.
While as of April 14, 2025, we beneficially owned approximately 5.6% of ROI’s common stock, we own shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“ROI Series B Preferred”) and additional shares of ROI Series D Preferred that cannot be converted unless we first obtain shareholder approval, in addition to beneficial ownership blockers and other restrictions.
While as of April 14, 2026, we beneficially owned approximately 6.3% of ROI’s outstanding common stock, we own shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“ROI Series B Preferred”) and additional shares of ROI Series D Preferred that cannot be converted unless we first obtain shareholder approval, in addition to beneficial ownership blockers and other restrictions.
Given the close relationship between Ault & Company, on the one hand, and our company, on the other, it is not inconceivable that we could further amend the November 2023 SPA or December 2024 SPA or enter into additional securities purchase agreements with Ault & Company.
Given the close relationship between Ault & Company, on the one hand, and our company, on the other, it is not inconceivable that we could further amend the December 2024 SPA or July 2025 SPA or enter into additional securities purchase agreements with Ault & Company.
In addition, we expect to need to raise additional capital to fund our working capital requirements, expand our operations, pursue our growth strategy and to respond to competitive pressures or working capital requirements. Specifically, the expansion of our Michigan Property to potentially 340 MWs of power will require significant capital.
In addition, we expect to need to raise additional capital to expand our operations, pursue our growth strategy and to respond to competitive pressures. Specifically, the expansion of our Michigan Property to potentially 340 MWs of power will require significant capital.
If shareholder approval was obtained and there were no restrictions on the conversion of the securities we own, as of April 14, 2025, then we would beneficially own 58.2% of ROI’s common stock. Messrs. Ault and Nisser could face a conflict of interest in that they serve on the board of directors of each of ROI and our company.
If shareholder approval was obtained and there were no restrictions on the conversion of the securities we own, as of April 14, 2026, then we would beneficially own 85.3% of ROI’s common stock. Messrs. Ault and Nisser could face a conflict of interest in that they serve on the board of directors of each of ROI and our company.
In addition, fluctuations in commodity prices could impact the cost of raw materials needed to manufacture lifting assets, potentially affecting the company’s profitability.
In addition, fluctuations in commodity prices could impact the cost of raw materials needed to manufacture lifting assets, potentially affecting Circle 8’s profitability.
Our use of third-party mining pools exposes us to additional risks. We receive Bitcoin rewards from our mining activity through third-party mining pool operators. Mining pools allow miners to combine their processing power, increasing their chances of solving a block and getting paid by the network.
We receive Bitcoin rewards from our mining activity through third-party mining pool operators. Mining pools allow miners to combine their processing power, increasing their chances of solving a block and getting paid by the network.
If we were involved in a class action suit or other securities litigation, it would divert the attention of our senior management, require us to incur significant expense and, whether or not adversely determined, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. 62 Volatility in our Class A common stock price may subject us to securities litigation.
If we were involved in a class action suit or other securities litigation, it would divert the attention of our senior management, require us to incur significant expense and, whether or not adversely determined, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
More recently, rising interest rates, higher than expected inflation, and several bank failures also underscore the potential impact of ongoing economic risks to Circle 8’s operations and financial performance. These factors can lead to increased borrowing costs, reduced consumer spending, and reduced access to credit, among other potential challenges.
For example, rising interest rates in recent years, higher than expected inflation, and several bank failures underscore the potential impact of ongoing economic risks to Circle 8’s operations and financial performance. These factors can lead to increased borrowing costs, reduced consumer spending, and reduced access to credit, among other potential challenges.
For example, it may: · increase Circle 8’s vulnerability to general adverse economic, industry and competitive conditions; · require management to dedicate a substantial portion of Circle 8’s cash flow from operations to interest payments and principal repayment, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividend payments to its owners and other general corporate purposes; · limit Circle 8’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in Circle 8’s specific business and the industry in which it operates; · place Circle 8 at a competitive disadvantage compared to its competitors that have less debt; and · limit Circle 8’s ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or general corporate purposes. 33 Circle 8 expects to use cash flow from operations and borrowings under the FCB commitment to meet current and future financial obligations, including funding operations, debt service and capital expenditures.
For example, it may: · increase Circle 8’s vulnerability to general adverse economic, industry and competitive conditions; · require management to dedicate a substantial portion of Circle 8’s cash flow from operations to interest payments and principal repayment, thereby reducing the availability of cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividend payments to its owners and other general corporate purposes; · limit Circle 8’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in Circle 8’s specific business and the industry in which it operates; · place Circle 8 at a competitive disadvantage compared to its competitors that have less debt; and · limit Circle 8’s ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or general corporate purposes.
Effective internal control over financial reporting is necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, we may not be able to manage our business as effectively as we would if an effective control environment existed, and our business and reputation with investors may be harmed.
If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, we may not be able to manage our business as effectively as we would if an effective control environment existed, and our business and reputation with investors may be harmed.
TurnOnGreen is in a highly competitive EV charging services industry and there can be no assurance that TurnOnGreen will be able to compete with many of its competitors which are larger and have greater financial resources. TurnOnGreen faces strong competition from competitors in the EV charging services industry, including competitors who could duplicate its model.
TurnOnGreen is in a highly competitive EV charging services industry and there can be no assurance that TurnOnGreen will be able to compete with many of its competitors, which are larger and have greater financial resources. TurnOnGreen faces strong competition from other EV charging providers, some of which are able to duplicate aspects of its business model.
Such events could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of any Bitcoin we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account.
Such lack of acceptance or decline in acceptances could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue our business strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations and potentially the value of Bitcoins we mine or otherwise acquire or hold for our own account.
On April 11, 2025, the price of our Class A common stock closed at $2.35 per share. 61 Stock markets, in general, have experienced, and continue to experience, significant price and volume volatility, and the market price of our Class A common stock may continue to be subject to similar market fluctuations unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.
On April 13, 2026, the price of our Class A common stock closed at $0.15 per share. Stock markets, in general, have experienced, and continue to experience, significant price and volume volatility, and the market price of our Class A common stock may continue to be subject to similar market fluctuations unrelated to our operating performance or prospects.
Such incidents could result in asset loss or disputes, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business. 43 If a malicious actor or botnet obtains control of more than 50% of the processing power on a cryptocurrency network, such actor or botnet could manipulate blockchains to adversely affect us, which would adversely affect an investment in our company and our ability to operate.
If a malicious actor or botnet obtains control of more than 50% of the processing power on a cryptocurrency network, such actor or botnet could manipulate blockchains to adversely affect us, which would adversely affect an investment in our company and our ability to operate.
In the past, our trading price has fluctuated widely, depending on many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. During the past 52-week period (through April 11, 2025), our stock closed at prices between $16.47 per share and $2.18 per share, as reported on Nasdaq.com.
In the past, our trading price has fluctuated widely, depending on many factors that may have little to do with our operations or business prospects. During the past 52-week period (through April 13, 2026), our stock closed at prices between $9.98 per share and $0.13 per share, as reported on Nasdaq.com.
In addition, climate change may also reduce the availability or increase the cost of insurance for weather-related events and may impact the global economy, including as a result of disruptions to supply chains. Circle 8 anticipates that climate change-related risks will increase over time.
In addition, climate change may also reduce the availability or increase the cost of insurance for weather-related events and may impact the global economy, including as a result of disruptions to supply chains.
Banks and financial institutions may not provide banking services, or may cut off services, to businesses like us that engage in cryptocurrency-related activities. A number of companies that engage in Bitcoin and/or other cryptocurrency-related activities have been unable to find banks or financial institutions that are willing to provide them with bank accounts and other services.
A number of companies that engage in Bitcoin and/or other cryptocurrency-related activities have been unable to find banks or financial institutions that are willing to provide them with bank accounts and other services.
Circle 8 has the ability to increase the FCB loan by $7.4 million as of December 31, 2024. Circle 8 may further increase its debt balance where permitted by incumbent lenders for growth and expansionary purposes. Circle 8’s substantial indebtedness could have important consequences.
In addition, Circle 8 has the ability to increase the FCB loan, which availability was $12.8 million as of December 31, 2025. Circle 8 may further increase its debt balance where permitted by incumbent lenders for growth and expansionary purposes. Circle 8’s substantial indebtedness could have important consequences.
Risks Related to Our Bitcoin Operations Risks Related to Our Bitcoin Operations General Acceptance and/or widespread use of Bitcoin is uncertain. Currently, there is a limited use of any Bitcoin in the retail and commercial marketplace, thus contributing to price volatility that could adversely affect an investment in our securities.
Currently, there is a limited use of any Bitcoin in the retail and commercial marketplace, thus contributing to price volatility that could adversely affect an investment in our securities.
Geopolitical crises, in particular major ones such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Hamas as well as its supporters, may motivate large-scale purchases of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which could increase the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rapidly.
Geopolitical crises, in particular major ones such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as the one between the United States and Israel against Iran, may motivate large-scale purchases of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which could increase the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rapidly.
Pricing may be the result of, and may continue to result in, speculation regarding future appreciation in the value of digital assets, or our share price, inflating and making their market prices more volatile or creating “bubble” type risks for both Bitcoin and our shares of Class A common stock. 42 We may be unable to raise additional capital needed to grow our data center hosting business.
Pricing may be the result of, and may continue to result in, speculation regarding future appreciation in the value of digital assets, or our share price, inflating and making their market prices more volatile or creating “bubble” type risks for both Bitcoin and our shares of Class A common stock.
As of December 31, 2024, we had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for income tax purposes of approximately $134.4 million and $204.9 million, respectively, after application of the limitations set forth in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
As of December 31, 2025, we had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for income tax purposes of approximately $300.8 million and $342.2 million, respectively, after application of the limitations set forth in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.
These regulations may force us to modify certain features, require additional transparency or auditing tools, or limit our platform’s functionality. Complying with emerging or conflicting rules across jurisdictions could raise operating costs or delay product rollouts.
These regulations may force us to modify certain features, require additional transparency or auditing tools, or limit our platform’s functionality. Complying with emerging or conflicting rules across jurisdictions could raise operating costs or delay product rollouts. Failure to meet these requirements could result in fines, legal action, or reputational harm.
The costs of maintenance may materially increase in the future and could lead to material adverse effects on Circle 8’s results of operations. The cost of new equipment for use in Circle 8’s rental fleet could also increase due to increased material costs for its suppliers (including tariffs on raw materials) or other factors beyond Circle 8’s control.
The cost of new equipment for use in Circle 8’s rental fleet could also increase due to increased material costs for its suppliers (including tariffs on raw materials) or other factors beyond Circle 8’s control.
The market value of used rental equipment depends on several factors, including: · general economic conditions in the markets in which the company operates; · wear and tear on the equipment relative to its age; · the time of year that it is sold (prices are generally higher during the busy season); · worldwide and domestic demands for used equipment; · the supply of used equipment on the market; and · general economic conditions.
The market value of used rental equipment depends on several factors, including: · general economic conditions in the markets in which Circle 8 operates; · wear and tear on the equipment relative to its age; · the time of year that it is sold (prices are generally higher during the busy season); · worldwide and domestic demands for used equipment; · the supply of used equipment on the market; and · general economic conditions. 49 Circle 8 typically includes in operating income the difference between the sales price and the depreciated value of an item of equipment sold.
If they introduce more advanced or cost-effective solutions, we may find it difficult to retain or attract customers, thereby adversely impacting our revenue and market share. Our future success depends on ongoing innovation and technological advancements. The market for AI-driven analytics is evolving rapidly.
These competitors may benefit from existing customer relationships, extensive R&D budgets, and powerful marketing capabilities. If they introduce more advanced or cost-effective solutions, we may find it difficult to retain or attract customers, thereby adversely impacting our revenue and market share. 87 Our future success depends on ongoing innovation and technological advancements. The market for AI-driven analytics is evolving rapidly.
Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty have in the past resulted, and may result in the future, in reduced demand for lifting solutions resulting in decreased sales, margins and earnings. In 2022 and 2023, the U.S. experienced significantly heightened inflationary pressures which have continued into 2025.
Economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty have in the past resulted, and may result in the future, in reduced demand for lifting solutions resulting in decreased sales, margins and earnings. The U.S. has experienced significantly heightened inflationary pressures over the last several years.
Moreover, the networks on which such Bitcoin is utilized may be required to be regulated as securities intermediaries, and subject to applicable rules, which could effectively render the network impracticable for its existing purposes. Further, it could draw negative publicity and a decline in the general acceptance of Bitcoin.
Moreover, the networks on which such Bitcoin is utilized may be required to be regulated as securities intermediaries, and subject to applicable rules, which could effectively render the network impracticable for its existing purposes.
A number of errors or other adverse events can occur in the process of depositing, storing or withdrawing Bitcoin into or from our custodial account, such as typos, mistakes or the failure to include the information required by the blockchain network.
In addition, some cryptocurrency networks require additional information to be provided in connection with any transfer of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. 56 A number of errors or other adverse events can occur in the process of depositing, storing or withdrawing Bitcoin into or from our custodial account, such as typos, mistakes or the failure to include the information required by the blockchain network.
Despite our multi-LLM routing model, performance or reliability issues with our primary development partner’s LLM could still harm our product quality and reputation. Our new “routing model” allows us to tap into multiple LLMs, theoretically reducing reliance on one provider.
Such a scenario would materially and adversely affect our competitiveness, financial condition, and prospects for growth. Despite our multi-LLM routing model, performance or reliability issues with our primary development partner’s LLM could still harm our product quality and reputation. Our “routing model” allows us to tap into multiple LLMs, theoretically reducing reliance on one provider.
As with any computer code generally, flaws in crypto asset codes, including Bitcoin codes, may be exposed by malicious actors. Several errors and defects have been found previously, including those that disabled some functionality for users and exposed users’ information. Exploitation of flaws in the source code that allow malicious actors to take or create money have previously occurred.
Cryptocurrencies, including those maintained by or for us, may be exposed to cybersecurity threats and hacks. As with any computer code generally, flaws in crypto asset codes, including Bitcoin codes, may be exposed by malicious actors. Several errors and defects have been found previously, including those that disabled some functionality for users and exposed users’ information.
As of April 14, 2025, we beneficially own 1,829,901 shares of ROI’s common stock, consisting of (i) 873,176 shares held by Ault Lending, (ii) 293,358 shares issuable upon the conversion of outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (“ROI Series A Preferred”) we own, and (iii) 663,367 shares issuable upon the conversion of outstanding shares of ROI Series D Preferred we own.
As of April 14, 2026, we beneficially own 2,085,765 shares of ROI’s common stock, consisting of (i) 1,001,108 shares held by Ault Lending, (ii) 421,290 shares issuable upon the conversion of outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (“ROI Series A Preferred”) we own, and (iii) 663,367 shares issuable upon the conversion of outstanding shares of ROI Series D Preferred we own.
In order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of our Class A common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our Class A common stock at prices that may not be the same as the price per share in this offering.
In order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of our Class A common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for our Class A common stock at varying prices.
Additionally, as AI capabilities improve and are increasingly adopted, we may see cyberattacks created through AI. These attacks could be crafted with an AI tool to directly attack information systems with increased speed and/or efficiency than a human threat actor or create more effective phishing emails.
These attacks could be crafted with an AI tool to directly attack information systems with increased speed and/or efficiency than a human threat actor or create more effective phishing emails.
Our certificate of incorporation contains a provision permitting us to eliminate the personal liability of our directors to us and our stockholders for damages for the breach of a fiduciary duty as a director or officer to the extent provided by Delaware law. We may also have contractual indemnification obligations under any future employment agreements with our officers.
Our certificate of incorporation contains a provision permitting us to eliminate the personal liability of our directors to us and our stockholders for damages for the breach of a fiduciary duty as a director or officer to the extent provided by Delaware law.
If we are unable to consistently obtain accurate proportionate rewards from our mining pool operators, we may experience reduced rewards for our efforts, which would have an adverse effect on our business and operations.
If we are unable to consistently obtain accurate proportionate rewards from our mining pool operators, we may experience reduced rewards for our efforts, which would have an adverse effect on our business and operations. Risks Related to Omnipresent Omnipresent intends to operate in an emerging market, which makes it difficult to evaluate its business and prospects.
More importantly, there may be conflicts between certain of our related parties and their respective directors and officers which might not be resolved in our favor.
More importantly, there may be conflicts between certain of our related parties and their respective directors and officers which might not be resolved in our favor. These risks are set forth below appurtenant to the relevant related party.
In addition, a material weakness in the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting could result in an increased chance of fraud and the loss of customers, reduce our ability to obtain financing and require additional expenditures to comply with these requirements, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
In addition, a material weakness in the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting could result in an increased chance of fraud and the loss of customers, reduce our ability to obtain financing and require additional expenditures to comply with these requirements, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 105 The elimination of monetary liability against our directors, officers and employees under law and the existence of indemnification rights for or obligations to our directors, officers and employees may result in substantial expenditures by us and may discourage lawsuits against our directors, officers and employees.
Additionally, the industry tends to heavily rely on debt to finance expansionary initiatives, whether through organic growth or acquisitions. Circle 8 currently has a substantial amount of outstanding debt.
Additionally, the industry tends to heavily rely on debt to finance expansionary initiatives, whether through organic growth or acquisitions.
Alternatively, as an emerging asset class with limited acceptance as a payment system or commodity, global crises and general economic downturn may discourage investment in cryptocurrencies as investors focus their investment on less volatile asset classes as a means of hedging their investment risk. 40 As an alternative to fiat currencies that are backed by central governments, cryptocurrencies, which are relatively new, are subject to supply and demand forces.
Alternatively, as an emerging asset class with limited acceptance as a payment system or commodity, global crises and general economic downturn may discourage investment in cryptocurrencies as investors focus their investment on less volatile asset classes as a means of hedging their investment risk.
We have operated and expect to continue to operate at a loss as we continue to establish our business model and as Bitcoin prices continue to experience significant volatility.
We may be unable to raise additional capital needed to grow our data center hosting business. We have operated and expect to continue to operate at a loss as we continue to establish our business model and as Bitcoin prices continue to experience significant volatility.
We cannot be certain as to how future regulatory developments will impact the treatment of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under the law. Bitcoin has been deemed to fall within the definition of a commodity, and we may be required to register and comply with additional regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act, including additional periodic report and disclosure standards and requirements.
Bitcoin has been deemed to fall within the definition of a commodity, and we may be required to register and comply with additional regulation under the CEA, including additional periodic report and disclosure standards and requirements.
These risks are set forth below appurtenant to the relevant related party. 52 Ault & Company Our relationship with Ault & Company may enhance the difficulty inherent in obtaining financing for us as well as expose us to certain conflicts of interest. As of April 14, 2025, Ault & Company, of which Milton C.
Ault & Company Our relationship with Ault & Company may enhance the difficulty inherent in obtaining financing for us as well as expose us to certain conflicts of interest. As of April 12, 2026, Ault & Company, of which Milton C.
Circle 8’s reliance on a limited number of equipment manufacturers exposes the company to significant risks, as the termination or disruption of relationships with any of these manufacturers could adversely impact Circle 8’s ability to obtain equipment in a timely or adequate manner, potentially leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.
Furthermore, as Circle 8 expands its operations, it may need to rely on suppliers and logistics partners in new geographic regions, which could expose Circle 8 to additional supply chain risks. 47 Circle 8’s reliance on a limited number of equipment manufacturers exposes Circle 8 to significant risks, as the termination or disruption of relationships with any of these manufacturers could adversely impact Circle 8’s ability to obtain equipment in a timely or adequate manner, potentially leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.
Errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, design defects, or technical limitations within the software and hardware on which BNC relies, or human error in using such systems, may in the future lead to outcomes including a negative experience for users and marketers who use BNC’s products, compromised ability of BNC’s products to perform in a manner consistent with BNC’s terms, contracts, or policies, delayed product introductions or enhancements, targeting, measurement, or billing errors, compromised ability to protect the data of BNC’s users and/or BNC’s intellectual property or other data, or reductions in BNC’s ability to provide some or all of BNC’s services.
Errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, or design defects in the software and hardware on which BNC relies may lead to a negative user experience, compromised ability of the Platform to perform in a manner consistent with BNC’s terms, delayed product introductions or enhancements, billing or settlement errors, compromised ability to protect user data or BNC’s intellectual property, or reductions in BNC’s ability to provide some or all of its services.
Our management team and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to new compliance initiatives and to meeting the obligations that are associated with being a public company, which may divert attention from other business concerns, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 66 We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and may identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, which may result in material misstatements of our financial statements or cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations.
Our management team and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to new compliance initiatives and to meeting the obligations that are associated with being a public company, which may divert attention from other business concerns, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Biggest changeOur information security program is comprised of internal and external security and technology professionals who work collaboratively to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and threats across the Company, our subsidiaries, and third-party contractors . 67 We recognize the importance of effectively managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, as defined in Item 106(a) of Regulation S-K.
Biggest changeOur information security program is comprised of internal and external security and technology professionals who work collaboratively to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and threats across the Company, our subsidiaries, and third-party contractors. We recognize the importance of effectively managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, as defined in Item 106(a) of Regulation S-K.
The IT Department collaborates with various stakeholders across the organization to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. They regularly monitor and adapt our information security program to address the evolving threat landscape. 68 In the event of a cybersecurity incident, the IT Department promptly reports the matter to the Executive Committee, which consists of our senior leadership team.
The IT Department collaborates with various stakeholders across the organization to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. They regularly monitor and adapt our information security program to address the evolving threat landscape. In the event of a cybersecurity incident, the IT Department promptly reports the matter to the Executive Committee, which consists of our senior leadership team.
These serve as a guide to help us identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity controls and risks relevant to our business. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes: 1. Identifying cybersecurity risks that could impact our facilities, third-party vendors/partners, operations, critical systems, information, and broader enterprise information technology environment.
These serve as a guide to help us identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity controls and risks relevant to our business. 106 Our cybersecurity risk management program includes: 1. Identifying cybersecurity risks that could impact our facilities, third-party vendors/partners, operations, critical systems, information, and broader enterprise information technology environment.
In 2023, we did not identify any cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. However, despite our efforts, we may not successfully eliminate all risks from cybersecurity threats and can provide no assurance that undetected cybersecurity incidents have not occurred.
In 2025, we did not identify any cybersecurity threats that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. However, despite our efforts, we may not successfully eliminate all risks from cybersecurity threats and can provide no assurance that undetected cybersecurity incidents have not occurred.

Item 2. Properties

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Biggest changeOur Energy segment crane rental business leases 27,909 square feet of commercial buildings and 10 acres of land in Carthage, Texas, Clinton, Oklahoma, Houston, Texas, and Robstown, Texas. Our leases expire between May 2025 and April 2027. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.5 million in 2024.
Biggest changeThe aggregate annual base rent for this lease was approximately $0.5 million during 2025, payable on a monthly basis. 107 Our Energy segment crane rental business leases approximately 20,902 square feet of commercial building space and a 10-acre tract of land across four locations in Robstown and Carthage, Texas, Clinton, Oklahoma, and Houston, Texas.
We currently anticipate that the current leased space will be sufficient to support our current and foreseeable future needs.
We currently anticipate that the current leased or owned space will be sufficient to support our current and foreseeable future needs.
Our New York lease expires in December 2030 and our Costa Mesa lease expires in December 2027. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.3 million during 2024.
Our New York lease expires in December 2030 and our Costa Mesa lease expires in December 2027. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.4 million during 2025.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our corporate headquarters office utilizes 10,274 square feet of leased office space in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our Las Vegas leases expire in July 2026. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.2 million during 2024. We also lease additional corporate offices in Costa Mesa, California and New York, New York.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our corporate headquarters office utilizes 11,918 square feet of leased office space in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our Las Vegas leases expire in July 2031. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.2 million during 2025. We also lease additional corporate offices in Costa Mesa, California and New York, New York.
We own a 617,000 square foot data center in Dowagiac, Michigan, in which we operate our crypto assets mining operations for Sentinum, in addition to renting commercial office and warehouse space. Our TurnOnGreen segment leases 39,965 square feet of office, engineering, laboratory and warehouse space in two locations in Milpitas, California.
We own a 617,000 square foot data center in Dowagiac, Michigan, in which we operate our crypto asset mining and high-performance computing infrastructure for Sentinum, in addition to renting commercial office and warehouse space.
One of the leases previously expired and is now on a month-to-month basis, while the remaining lease expires on January 2026. The annual base rent under the leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.7 million during 2024.
One lease in Israel previously expired and is currently operating on a month-to-month basis, another lease in Shelton, Connecticut expires on May 31, 2026, and the remaining lease in Dorset, United Kingdom expires on June 30, 2030. The aggregate annual base rent under these leases, payable on a monthly basis, was not material during 2025.
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We also operate digital asset mining facilities in Montana, which are supported by land lease arrangements and power agreements that provide access to the underlying sites and energy infrastructure used in our mining operations.
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Our TurnOnGreen segment currently leases approximately 23,800 square feet of office, engineering, laboratory and warehouse space in Milpitas, California under a lease that commenced in January 2026 and expires on January 31, 2031. Prior to entering into this lease, TurnOnGreen leased approximately 34,370 square feet of similar space in Milpitas, California under a lease that expired on January 31, 2026.
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Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2025, only the 34,370 square foot facility was under lease.
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The related leases expire at various dates through May 31, 2029. The aggregate annual base rent under these leases, payable on a monthly basis, was approximately $0.5 million during 2025. Our Gresham segment leases an aggregate of approximately 64,288 square feet of office, engineering and manufacturing space across three locations in Karmiel, Israel, Dorset, United Kingdom, and Shelton, Connecticut.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings — active lawsuits and investigations

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Biggest changeSignificant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters. 69 Arena Litigation Arena Investors, LP (ROI Litigation) On May 30, 2024, Arena Investors, LP (“Arena”), in its capacity as collateral agent for five noteholders, filed a Complaint (the “ROI Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against the Company and ROI, in action captioned Arena Investors, LP v.
Biggest changeArena Litigation On May 30, 2024, Arena Investors LP (“Arena”), in its capacity as collateral agent for five noteholders, filed a filed a Complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York against the Company and ROI, in an action captioned Arena Investors LP v.
The ROI Complaint also asserts a cause of action for breach of contract against ROI based on an alleged breach of that certain Security Agreement, dated April 27, 2023, and entered into among ROI and Arena. In connection with this cause of action, Arena seeks, among other things, costs and expenses from the Company and ROI.
The Complaint also asserts a cause of action for breach of contract against ROI based on an alleged breach of that certain Security Agreement, dated April 27, 2023, and entered into among ROI and Arena. In connection with this cause of action, Arena seeks, among other things, costs and expenses from the Company and ROI.
On or about January 21, 2025, the Court entered an order denying the part of the motion which sought partial dismissal of the ROI Complaint, as against Company, and granting the part of the motion which sought dismissal of the ROI Complaint, in its entirety, as against ROI.
On or about January 21, 2025, the Court entered an Order denying the part of the Motion which sought partial dismissal of the Complaint, as against Company, and granting the part of the Motion which sought dismissal of the Complaint, in its entirety, as against ROI.
On July 31, 2024, the Company and ROI filed a motion to dismiss seeking to partially dismiss the ROI Complaint, as against the Company, and to dismiss the ROI Compliant, in its entirety, as against ROI.
On July 31, 2024, the Company and ROI filed a motion to dismiss (the “Motion”) seeking to partially dismiss the Complaint, as against the Company, and to dismiss the Compliant, in its entirety, as against ROI.
The ROI Complaint asserts a cause of action for breach of contract against the Company based on a Guaranty, dated April 27, 2023, and entered into, amongst others, the Company and Arena, and seeks damages in the amount of in excess of $3.75 million, plus interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses, and disbursements.
The Complaint asserts a cause of action for breach of contract against the Company based on a Guaranty, dated April 27, 2023, and entered into, amongst others, the Company and Arena, and seeks damages in and amount in excess of $3.8 million, plus interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses, and disbursements.
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On February 18, 2025, the Company filed an Answer to the ROI Complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses. Based on the Company’s assessment of the facts underlying the claims, the uncertainty of litigation, and the preliminary stage of the case, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the potential loss or range of loss that may result from this action.
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Significant judgment is required to determine both likelihood of there being and the estimated amount of a loss related to such matters.
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Notwithstanding, the Company has recorded the unpaid portion of the notes. An unfavorable outcome may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
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On February 18, 2025, the Company filed an Answer to the Complaint and asserted numerous affirmative defenses. On or about July 29, 2025, the Court entered an Order (the “Consolidation and Dismissal Order”) consolidating this action with that certain action captioned Arena Investors, LP v. Milton C.
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Ault III and Kristine Ault , Index No. 655857/2024, pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York (the “Second Filed Action”).
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In the Consolidation and Dismissal Order, the Court also dismissed Arena’s claims in the Second Filed Action, which arise from an alleged failure to pay a redemption premium as set forth in that certain Event of Default Redemption Notice, dated November 5, 2024, that Arena transmitted to, among others, the Company.
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On or about September 11, 2025, Arena filed a notice of appeal in connection with the Consolidation and Dismissal Order. On or about September 17, 2025, Arena formally commenced such appeal (the “Appeal”). 108 On or about October 3, 2025, the Company and Arena executed various settlement documents.
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On or about February 17, 2026, the Company filed a Stipulation of Discontinuance with Prejudice, thereby formally discontinuing the action. On or about February 23, 2026, Arena filed a Notice of Withdrawal of the Appeal.

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeA number of holders of our Class A common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions. Dividend Policy We have not declared or paid any cash dividends since our inception, and we do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Biggest changeDividend Policy We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our Class A common stock since our inception, and we do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities Not applicable. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None. ITEM 6. RESERVED
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities Not applicable. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our Class A common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol GPUS. Record Holders As of April 14, 2025, 1,529,995 shares of our Class A common stock were issued and outstanding and were owned by four holders of record.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our Class A common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol GPUS. Record Holders As of April 12, 2026, 415,241,090 shares of our Class A common stock were issued and outstanding and were owned by four holders of record.
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A number of holders of our Class A common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeFor the Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Revenue, crane operations $ 47,475,000 $ 49,198,000 Revenue, crypto assets mining 30,598,000 33,107,000 Revenue, hotel and real estate operations 18,891,000 17,577,000 Revenue, lending and trading activities 1,893,000 (1,998,000 ) Revenue 7,805,000 36,962,000 Total revenue 106,662,000 134,846,000 Cost of revenue, crane operations 30,745,000 29,971,000 Cost of revenue, crypto assets mining 34,338,000 36,446,000 Cost of revenue, hotel and real estate operations 12,928,000 12,300,000 Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities (1,205,000 ) 1,180,000 Cost of revenue, products 5,639,000 30,165,000 Total cost of revenue 82,445,000 110,062,000 Gross profit 24,217,000 24,784,000 Operating expenses Research and development 11,011,000 4,418,000 Selling and marketing 14,019,000 31,653,000 General and administrative 35,245,000 68,200,000 Impairment of property and equipment 19,446,000 26,445,000 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 1,500,000 42,880,000 Impairment of mined crypto assets - 489,000 Total operating expenses 81,221,000 174,085,000 Loss from operations (57,004,000 ) (149,301,000 ) Other income (expense): Interest and other income 2,236,000 4,444,000 Interest expense (19,671,000 ) (44,314,000 ) Other expense, guarantee - (35,400,000 ) Gain on conversion of investment in equity securities to marketable equity securities 17,900,000 - Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt 2,981,000 (7,322,000 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt, related party - (4,164,000 ) Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity (1,958,000 ) (302,000 ) Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary - (3,040,000 ) Impairment of equity securities (6,266,000 ) (9,555,000 ) Change in fair value of warrant liability - 6,319,000 Gain on the sale of fixed assets 79,000 2,069,000 Total other expense, net (4,699,000 ) (91,265,000 ) Loss before income taxes (61,703,000 ) (240,566,000 ) Income tax provision 56,000 348,000 Net loss from continuing operations (61,759,000 ) (240,914,000 ) Net loss from discontinued operations (779,000 ) (12,355,000 ) Net loss (62,538,000 ) (253,269,000 ) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest 6,334,000 22,242,000 Net loss attributable to Hyperscale Data, Inc.
Biggest changeFor the Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Revenue, crane operations $ 45,459,000 $ 47,475,000 Revenue, crypto assets mining 21,307,000 30,598,000 Revenue, hotel and real estate operations 20,235,000 18,891,000 Revenue, lending and trading activities 1,728,000 1,893,000 Revenue, other 13,383,000 7,805,000 Total revenue 102,112,000 106,662,000 Cost of revenue, crane operations 29,261,000 30,745,000 Cost of revenue, crypto assets mining 27,348,000 34,338,000 Cost of revenue, hotel and real estate operations 12,832,000 12,928,000 Cost of revenue, lending and trading activities 2,947,000 (1,205,000 ) Cost of revenue, other 8,151,000 5,639,000 Total cost of revenue 80,539,000 82,445,000 Gross profit 21,573,000 24,217,000 Operating expenses General and administrative 50,034,000 35,245,000 Selling and marketing 18,337,000 14,019,000 Research and development 4,834,000 11,011,000 Change in fair value of crypto assets 7,640,000 (30,000 ) Impairment of property and equipment 2,996,000 19,446,000 Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 1,500,000 Total operating expenses 83,841,000 81,191,000 Loss from operations (62,268,000 ) (56,974,000 ) Other income (expense): Interest and other income 2,770,000 2,206,000 Interest expense (16,120,000 ) (20,661,000 ) Gain on conversion of investment in equity securities to marketable equity securities - 17,900,000 (Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt (3,432,000 ) 2,981,000 Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity - (1,958,000 ) Impairment of equity securities - (6,266,000 ) Change in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities 3,181,000 990,000 Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary 12,377,000 - (Loss) gain on the sale of fixed assets (1,802,000 ) 79,000 Total other expense, net (3,026,000 ) (4,729,000 ) Loss before income taxes (65,294,000 ) (61,703,000 ) Income tax provision 253,000 56,000 Net loss from continuing operations (65,547,000 ) (61,759,000 ) Net loss from discontinued operations - (779,000 ) Net loss (65,547,000 ) (62,538,000 ) Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest (850,000 ) 6,334,000 Net loss attributable to Hyperscale Data, Inc.
As a result, as of April 30, 2024, the assets no longer met the held for sale criteria and were required to be reclassified as held and used at the lower of adjusted carrying value or the fair value at the date of the not to sell.
As a result, as of April 30, 2024, the assets no longer met the held for sale criteria and were required to be reclassified as held and used at the lower of adjusted carrying value or the fair value at the date of the determination not to sell.
These statements may be found in this Annual Report. 71 Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, potential target businesses, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
These statements may be found in this Annual Report. 110 Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, potential target businesses, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
Change in Plan of Sales of AGREE Hotel Properties On April 30, 2024, we had a change in plan of sale for our four hotels owned and operated by AGREE.
On April 30, 2024, we had a change in plan of sale for our four hotels owned and operated by AGREE.
Net cash used in operating activities totaled $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net cash used in operating activities totaled $62.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $6.4 million cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations. Net cash provided by investing activities was $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $29.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $6.4 million cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations. Net cash used in investing activities was $70.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our phone number is 949-444-5464 and our website address is https://hyperscaledata.com/. 74 Results of Operations Results of Operations for the Years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Our phone number is 949-444-5464 and our website address is www.hyperscaledata.com. 113 Results of Operations Results of Operations for the Years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 The following table summarizes the results of our operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We have, are and will consider initiatives including, among others: public offerings, the sale of individual partner companies, the sale of certain or all partner company interests in secondary market transactions, or a combination thereof, as well as other opportunities to maximize stockholder value. We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations and working capital needs.
We have, are and will consider initiatives including, among others: public offerings, the sale of individual partner companies, the sale of certain or all partner company interests in secondary market transactions, or a combination thereof, as well as other opportunities to maximize stockholder value.
Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $25.4 million proceeds from the sale of crypto assets from our Sentinum crypto assets mining operations, offset by operating losses and changes in working capital.
Cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 included $13.1 million proceeds from the sale of crypto assets from our Sentinum crypto assets mining operations and $4.0 million proceeds from the sale of an investment in equity securities, offset by operating losses and changes in working capital.
The decrease was due primarily to a $4.1 million decline in revenue from mined crypto assets at Sentinum owned and operated facilities, partially offset by a $1.6 million increase in revenue from Sentinum crypto mining equipment hosted at third-party facilities.
The decrease was due primarily to a $3.7 million decline in revenue from mined crypto assets at Sentinum owned and operated facilities coupled with a $5.6 million decline in revenue from Sentinum crypto mining equipment hosted at third-party facilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, an investor converted $1.2 million of a convertible note into 0.2 million shares of Class A common stock that had a fair value of $1.5 million at the time of conversion and we recognized a $0.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, an investor converted $1.2 million of a convertible note into 0.2 million shares of Class A common stock that had a fair value of $1.5 million at the time of conversion and we recognized a $0.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt. 117 Loss from investment in unconsolidated entity was $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing our share of losses from our equity method investment in Algorhythm Holdings, Inc.
The $4.1 million decrease in revenue from mined crypto assets at Sentinum owned and operated facilities was due to the April 2024 Bitcoin halving event that occurred on the Bitcoin network and a 70% increase in the average Bitcoin mining difficulty level, partially offset by a 129% increase in the average Bitcoin price for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
The $3.7 million decrease in revenue from mined crypto assets at Sentinum owned and operated facilities was due in part to the April 2024 Bitcoin halving event, which reduced the block reward on the Bitcoin network, as well as a 47% increase in the average Bitcoin mining difficulty level, partially offset by a 54% increase in the average Bitcoin price for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
SMC revenues were $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $31.6 million compared to the corresponding period in 2023. TurnOnGreen TurnOnGreen’s revenues increased by $0.7 million, to $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $4.2 million in the corresponding period in 2023.
TurnOnGreen TurnOnGreen’s revenues increased by $2.3 million, to $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $4.9 million in the corresponding period in 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources On December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $4.6 million (excluding restricted cash of $20.5 million), compared to cash and cash equivalents of $6.1 million (excluding restricted cash of $5.0 million) at December 31, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $13.1 million, excluding restricted cash of $36.2 million, compared to $4.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, excluding $20.5 million in restricted cash, as of December 31, 2024.
From time to time, we engage in discussions with other companies interested in our subsidiaries or partner companies, either in response to inquiries or as part of a process we initiate.
We anticipate returning value to stockholders after satisfying our debt obligations, working capital needs and other senior capital commitments. From time to time, we engage in discussions with other companies interested in our subsidiaries or partner companies, either in response to inquiries or as part of a process we initiate.
In connection with this change in plan of sale, we recorded a loss on impairment of property and equipment related to the real estate assets of AGREE of $8.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. General As a holding company, our business objective is to increase stockholder value through developing and growing our subsidiaries.
In connection with this change in plan of sale, we recorded a loss on impairment of property and equipment related to the real estate assets of AGREE of $8.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. 112 Deconsolidation of Avalanche International Corp.
Gain on conversion of investment in equity securities to marketable equity securities of $17.9 million relates to ROI conversion of White River common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2024, ROI transferred 14.5 million shares of White River common stock with a fair value of $19.2 million at the date of transfer.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a noncash gain of $17.9 million related to the conversion of White River Holdings Corp. (“White River”) common stock by ROI into marketable equity securities. During the period, ROI transferred 6.7 million shares of White River common stock with a fair value of $19.2 million at the date of transfer.
Cumulative downward adjustments for impairments for our equity securities without readily determinable fair values held at were $6.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Income Tax Provision Provision for income taxes was $0.1 million and 0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cumulative downward adjustments for impairments of our equity securities without readily determinable fair values held at December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $0 and $6.3 million, respectively.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses were $35.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $68.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $33.0 million, or 48%.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses were $50.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $35.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $14.8 million.
Revenues from our trading activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included net gains on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes.
Revenues from our trading activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 included net gains on equity securities, including unrealized gains and losses from market price changes. These gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, significant volatility in our periodic earnings relating to our Fintech segment.
In conjunction with the transfers, ROI converted a portion of their White River Series A convertible preferred stock into White River common stock and recorded a noncash $17.9 million gain on conversion. No such gains were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023.
In connection with these transfers, ROI converted a portion of its White River Series A convertible preferred stock into common stock. No such gains were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized a total net loss on extinguishment of convertible notes of $3.4 million.
(“AGREE”), (v) Eco Pack Technologies, Inc. (“Eco Pack”), (vi) Ault Aviation, LLC (“Ault Aviation”), (vii) Circle 8 Holdco LLC (“Circle 8 Holdco”), which wholly owns Circle 8 Crane Services, LLC (“Circle 8”), and (viii) TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”), which wholly owns TOG Technologies, Inc. and Digital Power Corporation. We consolidate ROI as a variable interest entity.
(“AGREE”); · Ault Aviation, LLC (“Ault Aviation”); · Circle 8 Holdco LLC (“Circle 8 Holdco”), which wholly owns Circle 8 Crane Services, LLC (“Circle 8”); and · TurnOnGreen, Inc. (“TurnOnGreen”), which wholly owns TOG Technologies, Inc.
Impairment of Property and Equipment During the year ended December 31, 2024, due to increases in the Bitcoin mining difficulty level, which compounded the continued impact of the Bitcoin halving event, we concluded that indicated that an impairment triggering event had occurred.
Accordingly, we recorded an impairment charge of approximately $3.0 million to reduce the carrying value of these properties to their estimated fair value as of December 31, 2025. 116 During the year ended December 31, 2024, due to increases in the Bitcoin mining difficulty level, which compounded the impact of the Bitcoin halving event that occurred earlier in 2024, we concluded that an impairment triggering event had occurred.
We recognized a gain on deconsolidation of GIGA of $2.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, which is included in net gain (loss) from discontinued operations.
Upon deconsolidation, we recognized a gain on deconsolidation of approximately $2.0 million, which is included in net gain (loss) from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. On June 6, 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement with Gresham and Gresham’s senior secured lenders.
(56,204,000 ) (231,027,000 ) Preferred dividends (5,277,000 ) (1,375,000 ) Net loss available to common stockholders $ (61,481,000 ) $ (232,402,000 ) Comprehensive loss Net loss available to common stockholders $ (61,481,000 ) $ (232,402,000 ) Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation adjustment (66,000 ) (698,000 ) Other comprehensive income (66,000 ) (698,000 ) Total comprehensive loss $ (61,547,000 ) $ (233,100,000 ) 75 Revenues Revenues by segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, Increase 2024 2023 (Decrease) % Sentinum Revenue, crypto assets mining $ 30,598,000 $ 33,107,000 $ (2,509,000 ) -8 % Revenue, commercial real estate leases 876,000 1,416,000 (540,000 ) -38 % Energy Revenue, crane operations 47,475,000 49,198,000 (1,723,000 ) -4 % Other 116,000 130,000 (14,000 ) -11 % AGREE 18,015,000 16,161,000 1,854,000 11 % SMC - 31,557,000 (31,557,000 ) -100 % TurnOnGreen 4,913,000 4,201,000 712,000 17 % Fintech Revenue, lending and trading activities 1,893,000 (1,998,000 ) 3,891,000 n/m ROI 253,000 305,000 (52,000 ) -17 % Other 2,523,000 769,000 1,754,000 228 % Total revenue $ 106,662,000 $ 134,846,000 $ (28,184,000 ) -21 % n/m - not meaningful Sentinum Revenues from Sentinum’s crypto assets mining operations decreased $2.5 million to $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $33.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(66,397,000 ) (56,204,000 ) Preferred dividends (8,642,000 ) (5,277,000 ) Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (75,039,000 ) $ (61,481,000 ) Comprehensive loss Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (75,039,000 ) $ (61,481,000 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment 949,000 (66,000 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) 949,000 (66,000 ) Total comprehensive loss $ (74,090,000 ) $ (61,547,000 ) 114 Revenues Revenues by segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, Increase 2025 2024 (Decrease) % Sentinum Revenue, crypto assets mining $ 21,307,000 $ 30,598,000 $ (9,291,000 ) -30% Revenue, commercial real estate leases 1,284,000 876,000 408,000 47% Energy Revenue, crane operations 45,459,000 47,475,000 (2,016,000 ) -4% Other 29,000 116,000 (87,000 ) -75% AGREE 18,951,000 18,015,000 936,000 5% TurnOnGreen 7,228,000 4,913,000 2,315,000 47% Gresham 3,404,000 - 3,404,000 n/m Fintech Revenue, lending and trading activities 1,728,000 1,893,000 (165,000 ) -9% Other 2,722,000 2,776,000 (54,000 ) -2% Total revenue $ 102,112,000 $ 106,662,000 $ (4,550,000 ) -4% n/m - not meaningful Sentinum Revenues from Sentinum’s crypto assets mining operations decreased $9.3 million to $21.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In recent years, we have provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of businesses in AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense, industrial and hotel operations.
In recent years, we have provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of businesses in AI software platform, equipment rental services, defense, industrial and hotel operations. We have provided capital to subsidiaries as well as partner companies in which we have an equity interest or may be actively involved, influencing development through board representation and management support.
Critical Accounting Estimates We have the following critical accounting estimates: · We review and evaluate the net carrying value of our long-lived assets for impairment upon the occurrence of events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (including Mining Equipment and Data Center Infrastructure) We evaluate long-lived assets, including Bitcoin mining equipment and data center infrastructure, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.
This rise was primarily due to higher sales from a single, higher-margin customer in the defense industry during the year ended December 31, 2024. Other Other revenues increased by $1.8 million, to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.8 million in the corresponding period in 2023.
Other Other revenues decreased by $0.1 million, to $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.8 million in the corresponding period in 2024. This decrease was primarily due to lower corporate aircraft charter revenue from third parties.
Interest and other income was $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other Expense, Net Other expense, net was $3.0 million and $4.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Interest and other income totaled $2.8 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 included $2.6 million cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations.
Investing activities in 2024 included $3.8 million cash used by discontinued operations and significant proceeds from asset sales. Net cash provided by financing activities was $156.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $25.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The effective income tax provision rate was 0.1% for both of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Income Tax Provision Our effective tax rate from continuing operations was a provision of 0.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 0.1% for the year ended December 31, 2024. We recorded an income tax provision of $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Research and Development Research and development expenses increased by $6.6 million to $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $4.4 million in the prior corresponding period, due to increased expenditures primarily related to development work on ROI’s social gaming platform and askROI’s AI-powered platform.
Research and Development Research and development expenses decreased by $6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to decreased expenditures related to development work on ROI’s Bitnile social gaming platform. Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized $1.5 million impairment of intangible assets related to Eco Pack.
We own Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“Ault Capital”), which in turn either wholly owns or has a direct controlling interest in, among other entities, (i) Ault Lending, LLC (“Ault Lending”), (ii) RiskOn International, Inc., formerly known as BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“ROI”), which wholly owns BitNile.com, Inc. (“BNC”), (iii) askROI, Inc. (“askROI”), (iv) Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc.
(“Relec”) and Giga-tronics Incorporated (“GIGA”) and holds a controlling interest in Microphase Corporation (“Microphase”); · RiskOn International, Inc., formerly known as BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“ROI”), which wholly owns BitNile.com, Inc. (“BNC”); · askROI, Inc. (“askROI”); · Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc.
(“AVLP”), filed a petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy laws. The filing placed AVLP under the control of the bankruptcy court, which will oversee its liquidation. As a result, we no longer consider AVLP as a subsidiary of ours.
(“AVLP”) On March 28, 2025, AVLP, a majority-owned subsidiary of ours, filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. As a result of the filing, AVLP became subject to the control of the bankruptcy court, and we no longer maintained a controlling financial interest. Accordingly, we deconsolidated AVLP effective as of the petition date.
In this Annual Report, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Hyperscale Data, Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as Ault Alliance, which was incorporated in September 2017. Hyperscale Data is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.
In this Annual Report, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Hyperscale Data, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which was incorporated in September 2017. We are an artificial intelligence (“AI”) data center company anchored by Bitcoin. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Sentinum, Inc.
We have provided capital to subsidiaries as well as partner companies in which we have an equity interest or may be actively involved, influencing development through board representation and management support. We are a Delaware corporation with our corporate office located at 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.
We are a Delaware corporation with our corporate office located at 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.
Interest expense was $19.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $44.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 included contractual interest of $11.9 million, amortization of debt discount of $5.5 million, and forbearance and extension fees of $2.2 million.
Interest expense totaled $16.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $20.7 million for the same period in 2024. Interest expense is lower due to lower debt balances as well as lower forbearance fees and amortization of debt discount.
Selling and Marketing Selling and marketing expenses were $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $31.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $17.6 million, or 56%.
Selling and Marketing Selling and marketing expenses were $18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $4.3 million, or 31%. The increase was primarily the result of increased sales and marketing expenses at ROI, including higher levels of advertising and promotional activity.
In addition, we recorded $8.9 million in impairment charges related to real estate assets of AGREE during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, certain unforeseen business developments and changes in financial projections at AVLP indicated that an impairment triggering event had occurred.
In connection with this change in plan of sale, we recorded a loss on impairment of property and equipment related to the real estate assets of AGREE of $9.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Excluding the impacts of both our lending and trading activities and our crypto assets mining operations, adjusted gross margins for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 would have been 34% and 30%, respectively. Gross margins improved due to the deconsolidation of the lower margin of SMC’s business.
Excluding the impact of lending and trading activities and crypto asset mining, adjusted gross margin increased to 36% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 34% for the year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting improved gross margins at AGREE and higher product segment margins driven by growth in higher margin TurnOnGreen revenue.
This rise was primarily due to higher corporate aircraft charter revenue from third parties. Gross Margins Gross margins rose to 23% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 18% for the same period in 2023.
Gross Margins Gross margins decreased to 21% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to 23% for the same period in 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to margin fluctuations within our crypto asset mining and lending activities.
Impairment of Mined Digital Currencies Impairment of mined digital currencies for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $0.5 million. Other Income (Expense), Net Other expense, net was $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to other expense, net of $91.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Change in fair value of embedded derivative liabilities was a gain of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a gain of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Through our wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, we own and operate a data center at which we mine Bitcoin, and provide mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including a metaverse platform, crane services, defense, industrial and automotive. In addition, we extend credit to select entrepreneurial businesses through a licensed lending subsidiary.
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(“Sentinum”), we own and operate a large-scale data center platform that integrates AI compute infrastructure with Bitcoin mining operations under a unified, parallel compute model.
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Recent Events and Developments On November 15, 2024, we announced the distribution of 5.0 million shares of our Class B Common Stock (the “Class B Common Stock”) to all holders of our Class A common stock and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis.
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This hybrid architecture enables us to generate compute power for enterprise AI workloads through NVIDIA graphic processing unit clusters, while also operating high-efficiency Bitcoin mining systems that contribute to the Bitcoin network and our growing digital asset treasury. Through our other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc.
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The record date for this dividend was November 29, 2024, and the payment date is December 16, 2024. There is currently no public trading market for the Class B Common Stock.
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(“Ault Capital”), we currently hold a portfolio of diversified businesses and strategic investments spanning commercial lending and trading, hotel operations, crane rental, AI-driven software platforms and commercial electronics. We anticipate completing the planned divestiture of Ault Capital in 2027, at which time we expect to operate as a focused AI data center and Bitcoin infrastructure company.
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While we presently intend to seek to have the Class B Common Stock listed for trading on the NYSE American within the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance when, or if, such a listing will occur.
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Our direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries include: · Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”); · Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“ACS”); · BNI Montana, LLC (“BNI Montana”); · Ault Lending, LLC (“Ault Lending”); · Gresham Worldwide, Inc. (“Gresham”), which wholly owns Enertec Systems 2001 Ltd. (“Enertec”), Relec Electronics Ltd.
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The Class B Common Stock is identical to the currently outstanding Class A common stock, with the exception that each share thereof carries 10 times the voting power of a share of Class A common stock. The Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time after the payment date into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.
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(“TOG Technologies”) and Digital Power Corporation (“Digital Power”). 111 Recent Events and Developments On December 2, 2025, we issued to JGB Capital, LP, JGB Partners, LP and JGB Capital Offshore Ltd. the Convertible Notes in the aggregate principal face amount of $12.8 million in consideration for an aggregate of $12.0 million paid to us.
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On November 20, 2024, pursuant to the approval provided by our stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders held on June 28, 2024, we filed an Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the State of Delaware to effectuate a reverse stock split of our Class A common stock affecting the issued and outstanding number of such shares by a ratio of one-for-thirty-five.
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The Convertible Notes bear interest at 12.5% per annum, mature on December 2, 2027, and are convertible into Conversion Shares at a conversion price equal to the lower of (i) $0.3235 per share and (ii) 85% of the lowest daily volume-weighted average price during the three trading days immediately preceding and including the applicable conversion date, but not less than $0.40.
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The reverse stock split became effective on November 22, 2024.
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On December 19, 2025, we entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (“Spartan”), as sales agent to sell shares of our Class A common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $50 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” (the “Second ATM Offering”) as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.
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All share amounts in this Annual Report have been updated to reflect the reverse stock split. 72 On November 26, 2024, we announced the distribution of 1.0 million shares of our Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (“Series F Preferred Stock”) to holders of Class A common stock and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis.
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On December 19, 2025, we filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC relating to the offer and sale of up to $50 million of Class A common stock in the Second ATM Offering.
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The record date for this dividend was December 13, 2024, and the payment date was December 23, 2024. The Series F Preferred Stock has a $1.00 liquidation preference and will not pay a dividend.
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On January 16, 2026, we amended the At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement and filed a prospectus supplement to indicate that Spartan will serve as the lead sales agent and to add Wilson-Davis as an additional sales agent.
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Each share of Series F Preferred Stock will be exchangeable, at the option of its holder, for (i) 10 shares of Class A Common Stock of Ault Capital and (ii) five shares of Class B Common Stock of Ault Capital, at any time beginning on the later of (i) one year after issuance of the Series F Preferred Stock and (ii) the date of the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of all of the foregoing shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Ault Capital Class B Common Stock.
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As of April 12, 2026, we have sold 91.6 million shares of our Class A common stock under the Second ATM Offering for gross proceeds of approximately $18.1 million.
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Once the Series F Preferred Stock has been exchanged into shares of Ault Capital Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, our sole business will be our ownership of Sentinum, Inc. through which we operate our Bitcoin mining business as well as its HPC and AI operations.
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On February 13, 2026, we entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement with Wilson Davis, as sales agent to sell shares of our 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series D Preferred”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $35.4 million from time to time, through an “at the market offering” (the “Series Preferred D ATM Offering”) as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.
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On December 13, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Third Avenue Apartments LLC (“Third Avenue”), which was a subsidiary of AGREE, completed the sale of its real property located at the southeast corner of 5th Street North and 3rd Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida (the “Property”).
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On February 13, 2026, we filed a prospectus supplement with the SEC relating to the offer and sale of up to $35.4 million of Series D Preferred in the Series D Preferred ATM Offering.
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The Property was sold on the Closing Date to Cats Mirror Lake, LLC (the “Buyer”) pursuant to a contract of sale, as amended entered into by Third Avenue and the Buyer. The sale price for the property was $13.0 million. In February 2025, Third Avenue filed a certificate of cancellation with the Delaware Secretary of State.
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As of April 12, 2026, we have sold 2,909 shares of our Series D Preferred under the Series D Preferred ATM Offering for gross proceeds of approximately $65,000. Presentation of Gresham On August 14, 2024, Gresham filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
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On December 21, 2024, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “December 2024 SPA”) with Ault & Company, pursuant to which we agreed to sell, in one or more closings, to Ault & Company up to 25,000 shares of Series G convertible preferred stock (“Series G Preferred Stock”) and warrants to purchase up to 4.2 million shares of Class A common stock (the “Series G Warrants”) for a total purchase price of up to $25.0 million.
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Upon the filing, Gresham became subject to the jurisdiction and oversight of the bankruptcy court. As a result of the loss of control over Gresham’s significant operating and financial decisions, we determined that we no longer maintained a controlling financial interest in Gresham and deconsolidated Gresham and its subsidiaries effective as of the petition date.
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The December 2024 SPA provides that the financing may be conducted through one or more closings. Through April 14, 2025, pursuant to the December 2024 SPA, we have sold to Ault & Company 960 shares of Series G Preferred Stock and Series G Warrants to purchase 162,217 shares of Class A common stock, for a purchase price of $1.0 million.
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On August 29, 2025, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona confirmed Gresham’s Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”). Pursuant to the confirmed Plan, certain senior lender claims were resolved in exchange for settlement payments, which were funded prior to emergence.
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Each share of Series G Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000.00 and is convertible into shares of Class A common stock at a conversion price equal to the greater of (i) $0.10 per share, and (ii) the lesser of (A) $6.74 or (B) 105% of the volume weighted average price of the Class A common stock during the 10 trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion.
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The Plan became effective on November 28, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), at which time Gresham emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. On November 28, 2025, upon the Effective Date of the Plan, we regained control of Gresham and obtained 100% of the voting equity of the reorganized entity.
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The holders of Series G Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative cash dividends at an annual rate of 9.5%, or $95.00 per share, based on the stated value per share. Dividends shall accrue for 10 years from the date of issuance of such shares of Series G Preferred Stock and are payable monthly in arrears.
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Because we had previously deconsolidated Gresham during the bankruptcy proceedings and regained control upon emergence, the transaction was accounted for as a business combination under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. Gresham has been reconsolidated beginning on November 28, 2025.
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For the first two years, we may elect to pay the dividend amount in shares of Class A common stock rather than cash. The holders of the Series G Preferred Stock are entitled to vote with the Class A common stock as a single class on an as-converted basis. On March 28, 2025, our majority owned subsidiary, Avalanche International Corp.
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Gresham’s primary operations are in the defense and aerospace markets and consist principally of the Enertec, Microphase and Relec businesses. Management believes the reconsolidation strengthens our position in mission-critical electronic components and power systems and enhances our long-term growth profile.
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On March 31, 2025, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor pursuant to which we agreed to sell up to 50,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) for a total purchase price of up to $50.0 million.
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Change in Plan of Sales of AGREE Hotel Properties On April 30, 2024, we had a change in plan of sale for our four hotels owned and operated by Ault Global Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“AGREE”).

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Biggest changeITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Because we are a smaller reporting company, this section is not applicable. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements required by this Item 8 are included in this Annual Report following Item 16 hereof. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide supplementary financial information.
Biggest changeITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Because we are a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements required by this Item 8 are included in this Annual Report following Item 16 hereof.
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As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide supplementary financial information.

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