Biggest changeYear ended December 31, 2024 versus year ended December 31, 2023 The following table reconciles Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: 2024 2023 Net loss $ (72,171,928) $ (41,777,166) Add Depreciation 3,115,635 3,164,254 Interest, net (488,962) (104,299) Asset impairment - 23,928,359 Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities 290,081 (46,318) Other corporate matters 76,940,693 7,626,122 Other, net 4 2,562,569 (3,186,037) 3 For a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. 4 Comprised of miscellaneous items such as derivative adjustments, income tax credits, and unrealized gains on securities 50 Income tax expense - 18,550 Adjusted EBITDA 5 $ 10,248,088 $ (10,376,535) Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company had approximately $24.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and $58.3 million in investments as of December 31, 2024.
Biggest changeDigital Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to year ended December 31, 2024, due to additional headcount and increased audit expenses related to capital raise. 49 Year ended December 31, 2025 versus year ended December 31, 2024 The following table reconciles Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024: 2025 2024 Net loss $ (99,495,119) $ (72,171,929) Add Depreciation 2,789,875 3,115,635 Interest, net (7,015,564) (488,962) Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities (1,594,221) 290,081 Stock-based compensation 11,955,881 — Other corporate matters (1) 78,612,413 76,940,693 Other, net (2) 8,250,335 2,562,569 Income tax expense — — Adjusted EBITDA $ (6,496,400) $ 10,248,087 Please see the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA and an explanation of why we consider Adjusted EBITDA to be a helpful measure for investors.
Newsmax Inc. is a holding company that owns 100% of the equity interests of its operating company Newsmax Media and the other Subsidiaries operate the businesses described in this Annual Report, and none of those businesses are operated by Newsmax Inc.
Newsmax Inc. is a holding company that owns 100% of the equity interests of its operating company Newsmax Media, Inc. and the other Subsidiaries operate the businesses described in this Annual Report, and none of those businesses are operated by Newsmax Inc.
These supplements have been certified as compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices by The Natural Products Association and are typically formulated by medical doctors who also write and edit Newsmax Media’s health newsletters. Newsmax Media retains all intellectual property rights to the supplement formulations created for Medix Health.
These supplements have been certified as compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices by The Natural Products Association and are typically formulated by medical doctors who also write and edit Newsmax Media’s health newsletters. Newsmax Media retains all intellectual property rights to the supplement formulations created for Medix Select .
Newsmax Inc. is a television broadcaster and multi-platform content publisher that produces original news and editorial content for consumers through various media outlets, including through its TV news channels, digital and print publications, its popular website Newsmax.com and affiliated sites, its syndicated radio show and podcasts and other platforms in order to sell advertising to third-party marketers as well as offering paid subscriptions to more than a dozen digital and print products sold by Newsmax Media.
Newsmax Inc. is a television broadcaster and multi-platform content publisher that produces original news and editorial content for consumers through various media outlets, including through its TV news channels, digital and print publications, its popular website Newsmax.com and affiliated sites, its syndicated radio show and podcasts, social media accounts and other platforms in order to sell advertising to third-party marketers as well as offering paid subscriptions to more than a dozen digital and print products sold by Newsmax Media.
Linear TV is primarily driven by live sports, news and events, and as media companies continue to focus on expanding their streaming service offerings, news consumption has risen in importance. Trends and Other Factors Impacting Our Performance The Company’s broadcast segment derives the majority of its revenues from advertising.
Linear Pay-TV is primarily driven by live sports, news and events, and as media companies continue to focus on expanding their streaming service offerings, news consumption has risen in importance. Trends and Other Factors Impacting Our Performance Our broadcast segment derives the majority of its revenues from advertising.
Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of the Company’s financial statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Company’s portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results.
Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of our financial statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results.
Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of the Company’s business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors’ data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences).
Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of our business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors’ data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences).
The natural supplements seek to help customers alleviate pain, reduce blood glucose, prevent heart disease, improve energy and mental acuity, and, in general, improve overall wellness. All Medix Health supplements are manufactured at third-party manufacturing facilities that are FDA registered and meet current Good Manufacturing Practices standards.
The natural supplements seek to help customers alleviate pain, reduce blood glucose, prevent heart disease, improve energy and mental acuity, and, in general, improve overall wellness. All Medix Select supplements are manufactured at third-party manufacturing facilities that are FDA registered and meet current Good Manufacturing Practices standards.
These business lines are grouped into 2 separate reportable segments which consist of Broadcasting and Digital: • Broadcasting - The broadcast segment of the Company’s business produces and licenses news, business news and lifestyle content for distribution primarily through multichannel video programming distributors 43 (“MVPDs”) including cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies, primarily in the United States, generating revenue through (1) placement of advertisements on our broadcast content, (2) subscriptions to our broadcast content, and (3) affiliate fees from the MVPDs.
These business lines are grouped into two separate reportable segments which consist of Broadcasting and Digital: Broadcasting - The broadcast segment of our business produces and licenses news, business news and lifestyle content for distribution primarily through multichannel video programming distributors (“MVPDs”) including cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies, primarily in the United States, generating revenue through (1) placement of advertisements on our broadcast content, (2) subscriptions to our broadcast content, and (3) affiliate fees from the MVPDs.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company generated revenues of approximately $171.0 million, of which 63.8% was generated from advertising in the broadcast and digital segments, 15.6% was generated from affiliate fee revenue, 15.7% was generated from subscriptions for publications including Newsmax+ and 4.9% was generated from other lines of business which are primarily e-commerce sales of nutraceuticals, books and licensing fees.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we generated revenues of $171.0 million, of which 63.8% was generated from advertising in the broadcast and digital segments, 15.6% was generated from affiliate fee revenue, 15.7% was generated from subscriptions for publications including Newsmax+ and 4.9% was generated from other lines of business which are primarily e-commerce sales of nutraceuticals, books and licensing fees.
The components of Broadcasting are as follows: • Newsmax Broadcasting LLC provides programming through three channels, Newsmax, Newsmax2, and World at War. Newsmax and World at War are linear cable channels available on pay TV services, and Newsmax2, is a free streaming channel.
The components of Broadcasting are as follows: 42 • Newsmax Broadcasting provides programming through three channels, Newsmax, Newsmax2, and World at War. Newsmax and World at War are linear cable channels available on pay TV services, and Newsmax2, is a free streaming channel.
In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
World at War offers 24/7 historical documentaries and movies that have a primary focus on the wars of the past 150 years and the people who fought them. • Newsmax Radio LLC provides programming through a syndicated radio show as well as widely-available podcasts.
World at War offers 24/7 historical documentaries and movies that have a primary focus on the wars of the past 150 years and the people who fought them. • Newsmax Radio provides programming through a syndicated "Rob Carson Show" as well as widely-available podcasts.
All Medix Health supplements are offered online and are usually purchased as part of a recurring subscription program. • Newsmax Digital Advertising handles advertising and marketing offers and sales to third party companies and agencies associated with our digital segment.
All Medix Select supplements are offered online and are usually purchased as part of a recurring subscription program. • Newsmax Media Digital Advertising handles advertising and marketing offers and sales to third party companies and agencies associated with our digital segment.
The components of Digital are as follows: • Humanix Publishing LLC is a print and e-book publishing house that publishes books in the areas of politics, health, personal finance, history, religion and current affairs. Under Newsmax ownership, Humanix Publishing has published approximately 100 titles, including a New York Times bestseller.
The components of Digital are as follows: • Humanix Publishing is a print and e-book publishing house that publishes books in the areas of politics, health, personal finance, history, religion and current affairs. Under Newsmax ownership, Humanix Publishing has published approximately 100 titles, including seven New York Times bestsellers.
Revenue is recognized upon delivery of the content over the course of an over-the-top distribution agreement term based on time elapsed, as this best depicts the simultaneous consumption and delivery of the services. The Company bills OTT customers monthly over the life of the contract.
Revenue is recognized upon delivery of the content over the course of an over-the-top distribution agreement term based on time elapsed, as this best depicts the simultaneous consumption and delivery of the services. We bill OTT customers monthly over the life of the contract.
The Company enters into agreements with over-the-top distribution platforms to distribute the Company’s news channel. Pursuant to the Company’s distribution agreements, advertising revenues are earned based on an allocation of the fee determined by the number of impressions received. These contracts represent a single performance obligation recognized over time under the series guidance.
We also enter into agreements with over-the-top distribution platforms to distribute our news channel. Pursuant to our distribution agreements, advertising revenues are earned based on an allocation of the fee determined by the number of impressions received. These contracts represent a single performance obligation recognized over time under the series guidance.
Newsmax Media will also further develop its delivery strategies on emerging content and social platforms to increase interaction with its audience. • Newsmax, as a relatively new network, has potential for additional distribution growth, and growth of its advertising and affiliate fee revenue, which is a new revenue stream in 2023.
Newsmax Media and Newsmax Broadcasting will also further develop its delivery strategies on emerging content and social platforms to increase interaction with its audience. Newsmax, as a relatively new network, has potential for additional distribution growth, and growth of its advertising and affiliate fee revenue, which was a new revenue stream that began in 2024.
Cash and Cash Equivalents As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents balance was approximately $24.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts and money market accounts managed by third-party financial institutions, and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less.
Cash and Cash Equivalents As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents balance was approximately $20.4 million. Cash and cash equivalents consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts and money market accounts managed by third-party financial institutions, and highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less.
Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $58.4 million primarily due to an increase in the purchase of investments offset by purchases of fixed assets.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $58.4 million primarily due to an increase in the purchase of investments.
Payments for subscriptions received in advance of the publication are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as income over the term, as this best represents the transfer of control of the services to the consumer. The Company records taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis.
Payments for subscriptions received in advance of the publication are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as revenue over the contract term, as this best represents the transfer of control of the services to the consumer. We record taxes collected from customers and remits to governmental authorities on a net basis.
Each advertisement insertion order is determined to be a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at the point in time when such advertisements are published/aired. The Company records revenue from contracts that are entered into between the Company and its customers, primarily advertising agencies and direct advertisers, at the amount charged for the services.
Each advertisement is determined to be a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied at the point in time when such advertisements are published/aired. We record revenue from contracts that are entered into between us and our customers, primarily advertising agencies and direct advertisers, at the amount charged for the services.
In June 2024, a Reuters global survey of media found Newsmax Inc. was one of the nation’s “top news brands,” identifying the network as one of only 12 major media outlets Americans are turning to regularly.
As of December 31, 2025 revenues are up 353% since 2019. In June 2024, a Reuters global survey of media found Newsmax Inc. was one of the nation’s “top news brands,” identifying the network as one of only 12 major media outlets Americans are turning to regularly.
Certain licensing agreements currently in place have allowed Newsmax Media’s partners to provide cable television and digital news under the Newsmax Media brand to viewers in several European countries, including Republic of Serbia, Republic of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Albania.
Certain licensing agreements currently in place have allowed Newsmax Broadcasting’s partners to provide cable television and digital news under the Newsmax brand to viewers in several European countries, including Republic of Serbia, Republic of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Albania, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments.
The Company uses published books as free premiums when offering subscriptions to their publications, including Newsmax Magazine and their health and financial newsletters. • Medix Health, LLC offers and sells 22 nutraceutical products. Medix Health’s products are aimed at Newsmax Media’s core demographic of consumers and cross-sold through Newsmax Media’s health newsletters.
We use our published books as free premiums when offering subscriptions to their publications, including Newsmax Magazine and our health and financial newsletters. • Medix Select offers and sells 22 nutraceutical products. Medix Select ’s products are aimed at Newsmax Media’s core demographic of consumers and cross-sold through Newsmax Media’s health newsletters.
Newsmax Media has been a leader in digital news and with the continued growth of its television service, plans to continue to invest in talent acquisition and programming that we expect to raise the profile and visibility of Newsmax Media to a broader audience.
Newsmax Media has been a leader in digital news and with the continued growth of its television service, plans to continue to invest in online content and offerings. Additionally, Newsmax Broadcastings plans additional talent acquisition and programming efforts that we expect will raise the profile and visibility of the Newsmax brand and its affiliates to a broader audience.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item. ITEM 8.
Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item. ITEM 8.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues consists primarily of compensation-related expenses and costs incurred for the publishing of editorial, promotional, and news content across all platforms, as well as amounts due to third party websites and platforms to fulfil customers’ advertising campaigns. Web hosting and advertising serving platform costs are also included in cost of services.
Shipping and handling costs incurred are included as a component of cost of products sold. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues consists primarily of compensation-related expenses and costs incurred for the publishing of editorial, promotional, and news content across all platforms, as well as amounts due to third party websites and platforms to fulfil customers’ advertising campaigns.
Consumer preferences have evolved toward lower cost alternatives, including direct-to-consumer offerings. These changes in technologies and consumer behavior have contributed to declines in the number of subscribers to MVPD services, and these declines are expected to continue and possibly accelerate in the future. At the same time, technological changes have increased advertisers’ options for reaching their target audiences.
Consumer preferences have evolved toward lower cost alternatives, including direct-to-consumer offerings. These changes in technologies and consumer behavior have contributed to declines in the number of subscribers to MVPD services, and these declines are expected to continue and possibly accelerate in the future.
Newsmax Digital Advertising sells placements for display and native website ads, email sponsorships in Newsmax News Alerts, sponsorships for SMS/text and push notification, print ads for our magazine, inserts for our newsletters, and podcast offerings. • Newsmax Publications publishes and manages Newsmax Media’s paid subscription business. This subsidiary currently publishes Newsmax Magazine, five health newsletters including Health Radar, Dr.
Newsmax Digital Advertising sells placements for display and native website ads, email sponsorships in Newsmax News Alerts, sponsorships for SMS/text and push notification, print ads for our Newsmax Magazine, inserts for our newsletters, and podcast offerings. • Newsmax Publications publishes and manages Newsmax Media’s paid subscription business with over 300,000 subscribers.
Revenue related to the Company's digital segment is recognized when display or other digital advertisements record impressions on the various digital media. Revenue related to the Company's magazine and related publications is recognized when the ad is displayed in the printed document.
Revenue related to our digital segment is recognized when display or other digital advertisement records are placed on various digital media. Revenue related to our magazine and related publications is recognized when the ad is displayed in the printed document.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. Critical Accounting Estimates Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Critical Accounting Estimates Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Expand television and digital distribution offerings, increasing complementary sources of revenues. • Newsmax Media’s key goals are to maximize its subscriber penetration on traditional cable platforms, growing its subscription base for Newsmax+, increasing audiences for its news channels, develop its footprint in international markets - all while creating additional revenue opportunities through advertising sales.
Newsmax Broadcasting’s key goals are to maximize its subscriber penetration on traditional cable platforms, growing its subscription base for Newsmax+, while increasing audiences for its news channels, Newsmax, Newsmax2 and World at War, develop its footprint in international markets - all while creating additional revenue opportunities through advertising sales.
Other (Expense) Income, Net Other (expense) income net decreased by approximately $(6) million, or 170.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other (Expense) Income, Net Other (expense) income net decreased by approximately $2.7 million, or 115.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company generated revenues of $135.3 million, of which approximately 79.3% was generated from advertising in the broadcast and digital segments, approximately 13.4% was generated from subscriptions for publications including Newsmax+, approximately 5.5% was generated from other lines of business which are primarily e-commerce sales of nutraceuticals, books and licensing fee and approximately 1.8% was generated from affiliate fees.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we generated revenues of approximately $189.3 million, of which 63.6% was generated from advertising in the broadcast and digital segments, 16.2% was generated from affiliate fee revenue, 14.5% was generated from subscriptions for publications including Newsmax+ and 5.7% was generated from other lines of business which are primarily e-commerce sales of nutraceuticals, books and licensing fees.
Newsmax Media’s subsidiaries use Crown Atlantic Insurance LLC for the purposes of marketing annuities, life insurance and other insurance offerings across their platforms. 44 Growth Strategies and Outlook Maintain and enhance leading position in news and other content production.
Newsmax Media’s subsidiaries use Crown Atlantic Insurance for the purposes of marketing annuities, life insurance and other insurance offerings across their platforms. The Company is not currently marketing such products but expects to in the near future. 43 Growth Strategies and Outlook Maintain and enhance leading position in news and other content production.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information required by this item is contained in the financial statements set forth in Item 15(a) under the caption "Consolidated Financial Statements" as part of this Annual Report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information required by this item is contained in the financial statements set forth in Item 15(a) under the caption “Consolidated Financial Statements” as part of this Annual Report.
Advertising Revenue Advertising revenue is derived from the sale of advertising on the Company’s cable television, email database, in the Company’s magazine and related publications, or on the Company’s website. Revenue related to the sale of advertising in the broadcast segment is recognized at the time of broadcast.
For more information, see “Risk Factors.” Components of our Results of Operations Advertising Revenue Advertising revenue is derived from the sale of advertising on our cable television, email database, in our magazine and related publications, or on our website. Revenue related to the sale of advertising in the broadcasting segment is recognized at the time of broadcast.
These podcasts include “The Newsmax Daily with Tony Marino,” a talk show with radio personality Gerry Callahan and “Greg Kelly Reports” with its TV host Greg Kelly. • Digital - The digital segment generates revenues through (1) online advertising, including online display, email advertising, other online placements and print advertisements, (2) subscriptions, including our collection of specialized health and financial newsletters, Newsmax Magazine and four online membership programs, and (3) e-commerce, primarily through our subsidiaries that sell nutraceuticals and nonfiction books on political, financial and health-related topics.
Digital - The digital segment generates revenues through (1) online advertising, including online display, email advertising, other online placements and print advertisements, (2) subscriptions, including our collection of specialized health and financial newsletters, Newsmax Magazine and four online membership programs, and (3) e-commerce, primarily through our subsidiaries that sell nutraceuticals and nonfiction books on political, financial and health-related topics.
There has been a substantial increase in the availability of content with reduced advertising or without advertising at all. As consumers switch to digital consumption of video content, there is still to be developed a consistent, broadly accepted measure of multiplatform audiences across the industry.
As consumers switch to digital consumption of video content, there is still to be developed a consistent, broadly accepted measure of multiplatform audiences across the industry.
This subsidiary has over 300,000 subscribers to its paid publications. • ROI Media Strategies LLC provides media buying and strategy services to third party companies and agencies, helping small companies to market their offerings across all channels of marketing, including email, broadcast, podcasts, digital, and print. • Crown Atlantic Insurance LLC is an insurance agency licensed in 50 states of the U.S. and the District of Columbia with an emphasis on life insurance and retirement solutions.
Crandall’s Heart & Health; The Blaylock Wellness Report; financial newsletters including The Dividend Machine, High Income Factor and Financial Intelligence Report, and Newsmax Platinum, our online publication. • ROI Media Strategies provides media buying and strategy services to third party companies and agencies, helping companies to market their offerings across all channels of marketing, including email, broadcast, podcasts, digital, and print. • Crown Atlantic Insurance is an insurance agency licensed in 50 states of the U.S. and the District of Columbia with an emphasis on life insurance and retirement solutions.
The Company operates in a highly competitive industry and its performance is dependent, to a large extent, on the impact of changes in consumer behavior as a result of new technologies, the sale of advertising, the maintenance, renewal and terms of its carriage, affiliation and content agreements and programming rights, the popularity of its content, general economic conditions (including financial market conditions), the Company’s ability to manage its businesses effectively, and its relative strength and leverage in the industry.
Furthermore, the pricing and volume of advertising may be affected by shifts in spending from more traditional media and toward digital and mobile offerings, which can deliver targeted advertising more promptly, or toward newer ways of purchasing advertising. 44 We operate in a highly competitive industry and its performance is dependent, to a large extent, on the impact of changes in consumer behavior as a result of new technologies, the sale of advertising, the maintenance, renewal and terms of its carriage, affiliation and content agreements and programming rights, the popularity of its content, general economic conditions (including financial market conditions), our ability to manage our businesses effectively, and its relative strength and leverage in the industry.
Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $5.32 million primarily due to an increase in the sale of investments offset by purchases of fixed assets.
Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $53.1 million primarily due to an increase in the purchase of investments offset by proceeds from the sale and maturity of investments.
The principal uses of cash that affect the Company's liquidity position include the following: operational expenditures including production cost, marketing and promotional expenses, expenses related to broadcasting the Company's programming, employee and facility costs, capital expenditures, income taxes, interest payments and legal fees and settlements.
We completed our Initial Public Offering on March 28, 2025 resulting in net proceeds of $66.4 million. The principal uses of cash that affect our liquidity position include the following: operational expenditures including production cost, marketing and promotional expenses, expenses related to broadcasting our programming, employee and facility costs, capital expenditures, and legal fees and settlements.
In 2023, the Company launched Newsmax+ which is a subscription service that provides the Company’s broadcast content directly to consumers either on a monthly or annual basis. Monthly subscriptions are recognized as income in the month it was earned.
Newsmax+ is a subscription service that provides our broadcast content directly to consumers either on a monthly or annual basis. Monthly subscriptions are recognized as revenue in the month it was earned. Annual subscriptions are initially recorded as deferred revenue when payment is received and recognized as revenue ratably on a monthly basis over the term of the contract.
Cost of product sold consists primarily of cost of inventory sold, fulfillment costs and compensation. General and Administrative expenses General and administrative expense consists of compensation-related expenses for corporate employees. Also, it consists of expenses for advertising, facilities, professional services fees, insurance costs, legal or other corporate costs, and other general overhead costs.
Web hosting and advertising serving platform costs are also included in cost of services. Cost of product sold consists primarily of cost of inventory sold, fulfillment costs and compensation. General and Administrative expenses General and administrative expense consists of compensation-related expenses for corporate employees.
As a live linear content service, Newsmax Media seeks to offer a unique perspective and voice that resonates with audiences across those platforms and further develop a dedicated and loyal audience.
As a live linear content on cable, the Newsmax channel continues to offer a unique perspective and voice that resonates with audiences across those platforms and further develop a dedicated and loyal audience. Expand television and digital distribution offerings, increasing complementary sources of revenues.
Since then, the network has had an astonishing rise, climbing into the top tier of cable channels, and is now the fourth highest-rated cable news channel in the United States, just behind CNN.
Since then, the network has had an astonishing rise, climbing into the top tier of cable channels, and is now the fourth highest-rated cable news channel in the United States, just behind CNN. We have developed a significant audience, reaching over 58 million Americans each month through its television broadcasts and multi-platform content, and has demonstrated remarkable growth.
The Company agreed to pay a settlement of approximately $40 million payable over time and granted a five year warrant to purchase 2,000 of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $5,000 per share. As of the date hereof, the Company has made payments under the settlement agreement totaling $20 million.
On September 26, 2024, we entered into a settlement agreement with Smartmatic pursuant to which the parties agreed to resolve the lawsuits among them. We agreed to pay a settlement of approximately $40 million payable over time and granted a five year warrant to purchase 2,000 of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $5,000 per share.
Shipping and Handling Cost Amounts billed to third-party customers for shipping and handling are included as a component of revenue. Shipping and handling costs incurred are included as a component of cost of products sold.
Also as a practical expedient, we account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill the promise to transfer the associated products. Shipping and Handling Cost Amounts billed to third-party customers for shipping and handling are included as a component of revenue.
In addition, international companies have licensed Newsmax Media’s channels and brand for regional, national and local television and digital media purposes.
Newsmax Broadcasting's TV content is now available to over 100 million homes in the U.S. In addition, international companies have licensed Newsmax Broadcasting’s channels and brand for regional, national and local television and digital media purposes.
Other factors that affected segment adjusted EBITDA are increased headcount, programming and production costs on our main Newsmax TV channel as well as investment into Newsmax 2 for OTT to build out the programming to better monetize Newsmax 2 on FAST channels.
Broadcast Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a increases cost of revenues and G&A expense related to increased headcount, programming and production costs on our main Newsmax TV channel as well as continued investment into Newsmax 2 for OTT to build out the programming to better monetize Newsmax 2 of FAST channels.
Affiliate contracts are generally multi-year contracts billed monthly with payments due shortly thereafter. Subscription Revenue The Company sells magazines to consumers through subscriptions. Each subscription is determined to be a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied over the term of the subscription, normally one (1) to five (5) years.
Each subscription is determined to be a distinct performance obligation that is satisfied over the term of the subscription, normally one (1) to five (5) years.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $125.1 million primarily due to a proceeds received from issuance of convertible stock. 52 Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA is defined as revenues less cost of revenues and general and administrative expenses and does not include depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, impairment charges, unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, other corporate matters (consisting primarily of certain litigation expenses, and related fees, for specific legal proceedings that the Company has determined are infrequent and unusual in terms of their magnitude), other, net, and income tax expense.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as revenues less cost of revenues and general and administrative expenses and does not include depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, impairment charges, unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, other corporate matters (consisting primarily of certain litigation expenses, and related fees, for specific legal proceedings and settlements that we have determined are not representative of the Company's core operating performance), other, net, and income tax expense.
Gross profit as a percent of revenues increased to 49.1% for the year ended December 31, 2024 from 41.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Gross Profit Gross profit decreased by approximately $3.6 million, or 4.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. Gross profit as a percent of revenues decreased to 39.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025 from 45.6% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Affiliate fee revenue is recognized as we continuously make the programming available to the customer over the term of the agreement. For contracts with affiliate fees based on the number of the affiliate’s subscribers, revenues are recognized based on the contractual rate multiplied by the estimated number of subscribers each period.
For contracts with affiliate fees based on the number of the affiliate’s subscribers, revenues are recognized based on the contractual rate multiplied by the number of subscribers each period. Affiliate contracts are generally multi-year contracts billed monthly. Subscription Revenue We sell magazines to consumers through subscriptions.
The Company has an unconditional right to receive payment of the amount billed generally within 30 days from the invoice date. The invoiced amount to be received is recorded in accounts receivable on the balance sheets. Affiliate Fee Revenue The Company generates affiliate fee revenue from agreements with MVPDs for cable network.
We have an unconditional right to receive payment of the amount billed generally within 30 days from the invoice date. Affiliate Fee Revenue We generate affiliate fee revenue from agreements with MVPDs for cable network. Affiliate fee revenue is recognized as we continuously make the programming available to the customer over the term of the agreement.
These increases were offset by reductions in distribution and carriage costs, OTT transmission expenses, marketing for TV promotion and bad debt expense.
These expense increases were offset by reductions in distribution and carriage costs, fulfillment costs and bank fees.
Gross profit increased mainly due to the addition of affiliate fee and Newsmax+ revenue streams. 48 General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expense increased by approximately $52.9 million or 52.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Gross profit decreased mainly due to an increase in cost of sales related to production head count and stock-based compensation. 47 General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expense increased by approximately $26.5 million or 17.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in any future period. Overview of the Company’s Business Founded in 1998 as a digital media brand, Newsmax Inc. entered the cable news market in 2014.
The consolidated financial statements are referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein. Overview of the Company's Business Founded in 1998 as a digital media brand, Newsmax Inc. entered the cable news market in 2014.
As a practical expedient, the Company recognizes any incremental costs of obtaining contracts as expense as the amortization period is considered to be a year or less. As a practical expedient, the Company accounts for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill the promise to transfer the associated products.
We record taxes collected from customers and remits to governmental authorities on a net basis. 45 As a practical expedient, we recognize any incremental costs of obtaining contracts as expense as the amortization period is considered to be a year or less.
These include lawsuits filed by Smartmatic USA Corp. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Smartmatic”) and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Dominion”) filed during 2021. The Smartmatic complaint sought an unspecified amount of damages while the Dominion complaint is seeking $1.6 billion in damages.
These include lawsuits filed by Smartmatic USA Corp. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Smartmatic”) and Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Dominion”) filed during 2023. These expenses are recorded as part of general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations.
Supplement, books, media and other product sales are recognized at the point in time control transfers to the customer, which is when the product is shipped. Allowances are considered for estimated returns and refunds at the point in time when revenue is recognized. The Company records taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis.
Product Sales Product sales are derived from the sales of books, audio and video, dietary supplements, television production and distribution, and other items advertised on our website. Supplement, books, media and other product sales are recognized at the point in time control transfers to the customer, which is when the product is shipped.
Newsmax Media content is carried by all major linear cable and satellite pay TV platforms, or MVPDs for the Newsmax and World at War channels, and most over the top (“OTT”) streaming platforms for its free ad-supported streaming television service (“FAST”) channel Newsmax2, making Newsmax Media content available to over 100 million homes in the U.S.
Newsmax Broadcasting content, notably its Newsmax channel, is carried by all major linear cable and satellite pay TV platforms, or MVPDs. Newsmax Broadcasting also airs its World at War military documentary channel on several MVPDs. Newsmax2, Newsmax Broadcasting's free streaming and FAST channel is carried on almost all top OTT streaming platforms.
The following table shows our cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the stated periods: December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (48,687,432) $ (3,831,504) Investing activities (58,428,592) 5,395,227 Financing activities 125,131,700 427,443 Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $48.7 million and was primarily due to a net loss, increase in accounts receivable and decrease in accounts payable offset by depreciation, warrant liabilities, derivative liabilities and an increase in settlement liabilities.
The following table shows cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for: December 31, 2025 2024 Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ (104,454,878) $ (48,687,432) Investing activities (53,123,819) (58,428,592) Financing activities 153,958,832 125,131,700 Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $104.5 million and was primarily driven by the $40.0 million funding of the of the settlement escrow, settlement-related payments and higher operating expenses, partially offset by favorable changes in working capital.
Product Sales decreased by approximately $(0.4) million due to lower nutraceutical sales as a result of decreased new customer acquisition. Advertising revenue increased by approximately $1.8 million due to higher linear cable and satellite advertising revenue due to higher Nielsen ratings but was offset by reductions in OTT revenue resulting from the launch of Newsmax 2 in November 2023.
Advertising revenue increased by approximately $11.2 million as a result of higher linear cable and satellite advertising from higher Nielsen ratings in key dayparts offset by reductions in digital advertising driven by coming out of a political voting year. Affiliate fee revenues increased by approximately $4.0 million due to new contractual relationships as well as rate increases for renewals.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and other information included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
As of March 26, 2026 the outstanding balance of the settlement is $20 million. 46 Results of Operations Year ended December 31, 2025 versus December 31, 2024 The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
The Company agreed to pay a settlement of approximately $40 million payable over time and granted a five year warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $5,000 per share , which is included in other corporate matters in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the year ended December 31, 2024 and recorded as accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with a balance of $20 million as of December 31, 2024. 47 Results of Operations Year ended December 31, 2024, versus December 31, 2023 The results of operations presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
On September 26, 2024, we entered into a settlement agreement with Smartmatic pursuant to which the parties agreed to resolve the lawsuits among them. We agreed to pay a settlement of approximately $40.0 million payable over time and granted a five year warrant to purchase 2,000 shares of Series B preferred stock at an exercise price of $5,000 per share.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $3.8 million and was primarily due to a net loss offset by loss on asset impairment, depreciation, increase in accounts payable and decrease in accounts receivable and prepaid distribution.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $48.7 million and was primarily driven by higher operating expenses, partially offset by favorable changes in working capital.
The Company completed the Private Placement on February 27, 2025, having sold 45,000 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock, resulting in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $206,660,000. The Company believes these sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet its business operating requirements and its capital expenditures for the next 12 months.
We believe these sources of liquidity are sufficient to meet our business operating requirements and its capital expenditures for the next 12 months. Convertible Preferred Stock Prior to the March 28, 2025 initial public offering, we had outstanding Convertible and Redeemable Preferred Stock, which all converted in connection with the initial public offering.
Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues increased by approximately $7.5 million, or 9.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Product Sales increased by approximately $1.2 million as compared to prior year primarily driven by several books including Pagan Threat and Be Smart Pay Zero Taxes. Cost of Revenues Cost of revenues increased by approximately $21.8 million, or 23.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Affiliate fee revenues increased by approximately $24 million due to new contractual relationships starting, principally in November 2023. Subscription revenue increased by approximately $9 million due to the launch of Newsmax+ streaming service that started in November 2023 but was offset by reductions in publication subscriptions due to decreased new customer acquisition.
Subscription revenue increased by approximately $0.6 million with increases to Newsmax+ offset by reductions in publication subscriptions due to decreased new customer acquisition. Other revenue increased by approximately $1.2 million primarily driven by new international license deals.
Digital 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Revenues Advertising $ 19,748,525 $ 18,978,428 $ 770,097 4.1 Subscription 14,548,457 17,179,252 (2,630,795) (15.3) Product sales 6,010,329 6,436,346 (426,017) (6.6) Other 739 1,318 (579) (43.9) Total revenues $ 40,308,050 $ 42,595,344 $ (2,287,294) (5.4) Cost of revenues 21,012,307 21,903,208 (890,901) (4.1) Gross profit $ 19,295,743 $ 20,692,136 (1,396,393) (6.7) General & administrative 28,773,758 23,345,889 5,427,869 23.2 Segment Adjusted EBITDA 3 $ (9,478,015) $ (2,653,753) $ (6,824,262) (7.7) Digital Revenues decreased by $(2.3) million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, due to decreases in subscription revenue and e-commerce nutraceutical sales as a result of decreased marketing for new customer acquisitions which were offset by increased advertising revenue due to higher page views and CPM’s associated with the news cycle.
Digital 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Revenues Advertising $ 16,005,560 $ 19,748,525 $ (3,742,965) (19.0) % Subscription 12,657,008 14,548,457 (1,891,449) (13.0) % Product sales 7,253,340 6,010,329 1,243,011 20.7 % Other 214 739 (525) (71.0) % Total revenues 35,916,122 40,308,050 (4,391,928) (10.9) % Cost of revenues 21,347,866 22,021,051 (673,185) (3.1) % Gross profit 14,568,256 18,286,999 (3,718,743) (20.3) % General & administrative 31,804,093 27,765,014 4,039,079 14.5 % Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ (17,235,837) $ (9,478,015) $ (7,757,822) (81.9) % Digital Revenues decreased by $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, due to decreases in advertising revenue of approximately $3.7 million and subscription revenue of approximately $1.9 million offset by increases in product sales of approximately $1.2 million.
The following table sets forth our results of operations data for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Revenues Service Revenues Advertising $ 109,128,471 $ 107,322,024 $ 1,806,447 1.7 Subscription 26,907,098 18,080,467 8,826,631 48.8 Affiliate fee 26,661,701 2,410,039 24,251,662 1,006.3 Other 2,308,856 1,027,151 1,281,705 124.8 Product Sales 6,010,329 6,436,346 (426,017) (6.6) Total revenues $ 171,016,455 $ 135,276,027 $ 35,740,428 26.4 Cost of revenues 86,968,328 79,455,996 7,512,332 9.5 Gross profit $ 84,048,127 $ 55,820,031 28,228,096 50.6 General & administrative 153,856,367 100,915,301 52,941,066 52.5 Other (expense) income, net (2,363,689) 3,336,654 (5,700,343) (170.8) Loss before income tax expense $ (72,171,928) $ (41,758,616) $ (30,413,312) (72.8) Income tax expense — 18,550 (18,550) (100.0) Net loss $ (72,171,928) $ (41,777,166) $ (30,394,762) (72.8) Revenues Revenues increased by approximately $35.7 million, or 26.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following table sets forth our results of operations data for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change Revenues Service Revenues Advertising $ 120,285,447 $ 109,128,471 $ 11,156,976 10.2 % Affiliate fee 30,645,767 26,661,701 3,984,066 14.9 % Subscription 27,517,112 26,907,098 610,014 2.3 % Other 3,553,256 2,308,856 1,244,400 53.9 % Product Sales 7,253,340 6,010,328 1,243,012 20.7 % Total revenues 189,254,922 171,016,454 18,238,467 10.7 % Cost of revenues 114,832,548 93,021,281 21,811,267 23.4 % Gross profit 74,422,374 77,995,173 (3,572,800) (4.6) % General & administrative 174,276,942 147,803,414 26,473,528 17.9 % Other (expense) income, net 359,450 (2,363,688) 2,723,138 115.2 % Loss before income tax expense (99,495,119) (72,171,929) (27,323,189) (37.9) % Income tax expense — — — — % Net loss $ (99,495,119) $ (72,171,929) $ (27,323,189) (37.9) % Revenues Revenues increased by approximately $18.2 million, or 10.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.