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Nauticus Robotics Announces Results for Year-End 2024

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HOUSTON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (“Nauticus” or “Company) (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in subsea robotics and software, today announced its financial results for the year-end December 31, 2024.

John Gibson, Nauticus Robotics President and CEO, stated, “I am proud to be part of this amazing team giving their all to make Nauticus a premier offshore technology provider. I thank the employees, investors, shareholders, and all those following our journey for your unwavering support.”

Company Highlights

Nauticus experienced a transformational year in 2024. The company’s shift from a research and development company into a commercial, revenue generating company is well underway. The company continues to deliver high-value solutions to customers by pushing technological boundaries.  

2025 will continue to be a year of change as Nauticus works to transition offshore inspection operations from fully tethered execution to autonomous, untethered execution. The company’s combined offering of an Aquanaut vehicle and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on a single vessel is already sparking customer discussions on better ways of working. They are showing eagerness to fit this operational model into their current plans and are already thinking of how their execution models will change.

Operational Highlights

The Aquanaut vehicle completed its first deepwater testing in 2024 that resulted in immediate commercial work by the end of the season. Due to this success, Nauticus is executing contracts with current customers to perform their 2025 Gulf Coast scope. Discussions with new customers are ongoing and expected to further increase the offshore pipeline. Two Aquanaut vehicles are now built and undergoing their final checks before the start of the season.

The ToolKITT software team confirmed operations on an existing ROV in the fourth quarter of 2024. The initial tests reinforced the idea that augmenting an ROV’s existing software will enable customers to reduce their overall subsea operational cost. The team continues to build out the software and is targeting its first commercial ToolKITT ROV product release in 2025.

In 2024, the Olympic Arm team completed its initial design of the fit-for-purpose electric manipulator for installation on Aquanaut vehicles and existing ROVs. The team expects these first units to be complete and tested in 2025 for installation on an Aquanaut vehicle by the end of the year. This will make Aquanaut the first autonomous underwater vehicle with autonomous manipulators.

The Government team worked with its largest customer throughout 2024 to establish a formal alliance to address emerging challenges. Governmental contracting has longer lead time, larger upside, and greater stability than seasonal commercial contracts. The team is eager to pursue these opportunities.

In 2024, Nauticus began acquisition discussions with SeaTrepid International as a complementary business strategy. The company was pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition in Q1 of 2025. SeaTrepid brings a wealth of offshore operational experience and customer relationships. Existing SeaTrepid customers and contract relationships provide easy access to a broader group of early adopters. SeaTrepid and Nauticus legacy customers are welcoming this combined offering of a vessel with both an Aquanaut vehicle and an ROV onboard. By installing ToolKITT on both vehicles, the first subsea robotic collaboration solution will be realized, and customers should see the immediate value. SeaTrepid’s location in Robert, Louisiana provides a testing facility with closer proximity to the launching location for offshore Gulf Coast operations, improving logistics and reducing costs.

Nauticus looks forward to an exciting 2025. The company believes it is well positioned to have substantial revenue growth and margin improvement year over year.

Financial Highlights

Revenue: Nauticus reported fourth-quarter revenue of $0.5 million, compared to $1.1 million for the prior-year period and $0.4 million for the prior quarter. Full year revenue for 2024 was $1.8 million compared to $6.6 million for full year 2023.

Operating Expenses: Total expenses during the fourth quarter were $6.5 million, a $28.8 million decrease from the prior-year period and a $0.6 million increase from Q3 2024. Total expenses for full year 2024 were $24.9 million, a decrease of $36.8 million from the prior year.  Prior year fourth quarter included impairment of property and equipment costs of $25.4 million.

Adjusted Net Loss: Nauticus reported adjusted net loss of $6.9 million for the fourth quarter, compared to an adjusted net loss of $8.8 million for the same period in 2023. The adjusted net loss for full year 2024 was $26.1 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $34.3 million for the prior year. Adjusted net loss is a non-GAAP measure which excludes the impact of certain items, as shown in the non-GAAP reconciliation table below.

Net Loss: For the fourth quarter, Nauticus recorded a net loss of $84.5 million, or basic loss per share of $21.59. This compares with a net loss of $39.5 million from the same period in 2023, and a net income of $17.9 million in the prior quarter. A net loss of $134.9 million, or basic loss per share of $36.73 was reported for full year 2024 compared to a net loss of $50.7 million for the prior year.

This net loss includes a non-cash impact for debt and warrant accounting of $77.2 million in the fourth quarter and $106.4 million for the full year.

2024 G&A Cost: Nauticus reported G&A fourth-quarter costs of $3.9 million, which is an increase of $2.7million compared to the same period in 2023 and a $1.1 million increase from the third quarter. G&A costs for full year 2024 were $13.4 million, a decrease of $4.9 million from the prior year.  The fourth quarter of 2024 includes bonus costs of $0.9 million.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 million, compared to $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023.

In Q1 2025 the Company conducted At The Market offerings, in which it issued and sold almost 7.5 million shares for net proceeds of $19.4 million.

Restated Financials

Restated financials were also filed on April 15, 2025 for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30 2024 due to a correction of accounting treatment for a Q1 2024 debt transaction.

Conference Call Details

Nauticus will host a conference call on April 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern) to discuss its results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2024. To participate in the earnings conference call, participants should dial toll free at +1-800-549-8228, conference ID: 38945, or access the listen-only webcast at the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/490899486. A link to the webcast will also be available on the Company’s website (https://ir.nauticusrobotics.com/). Following the conclusion of the call, a recording will be available on the Company’s website.

About Nauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company’s business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus’ approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus’ services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure.

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus’ products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus’ use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or “continue” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus’ management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

December 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                    1,186,047

$                       753,398

Restricted certificate of deposit

52,151

201,822

Accounts receivable, net

238,531

212,428

Inventories

880,594

2,198,797

Prepaid expenses

1,389,434

1,889,218

Other current assets

573,275

1,025,214

Assets held for sale

750

2,940,254

Total Current Assets

4,320,782

9,221,131

Property and equipment, net

17,115,246

15,904,845

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,094,743

834,972

Other assets

154,316

187,527

Total Assets

$                  22,685,087

$                  26,148,475

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                    5,916,693

$                    7,035,450

Accrued liabilities

5,602,721

7,339,099

Contract liability

346,279

2,767,913

Operating lease liabilities – current

435,307

244,774

Total Current Liabilities

12,301,000

17,387,236

Warrant liabilities

181,913

18,376,180

Operating lease liabilities – long-term

768,939

574,260

 Notes payable – long-term, fair value option (related party)

2,583,832

–

Notes payable – long-term, net of discount (related party)

13,820,366

23,833,848

Notes payable – long-term, net of discount

12,531,332

–

Other liabilities

895,118

–

Total Liabilities

$                  43,082,500

$                  67,935,325

Stockholders’ Deficit

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock $0.0001 par value;

40,000 shares authorized, 35,434 shares issued and 35,034 outstanding.

$                                   4

$                                    –

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 625,000,000 shares authorized,

9,761,895 and 1,389,884 shares issued, respectively, and 9,761,895

and 1,389,884  shares outstanding, respectively. (As adjusted)

976

139

Additional paid-in capital (As adjusted)

233,342,188

77,004,714

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(42,229)

–

Accumulated deficit

(253,698,352)

(118,791,703)

Total Stockholders’ Deficit

(20,397,413)

(41,786,850)

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

$                  22,685,087

$                  26,148,475

 

NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

12/31/2024

12/31/2023

9/30/2024

12/31/2024

12/31/2023

Revenue:

Service

$          471,223

$       1,063,603

$          370,187

$        1,807,472

$        6,605,852

Service – related party

–

–

–

–

500

Total revenue

471,223

1,063,603

370,187

1,807,472

6,606,352

Costs and expenses:

Cost of revenue (exclusive of items shown separately below)

2,114,837

4,444,682

2,648,019

9,732,205

11,928,931

Depreciation

452,970

242,360

446,087

1,736,828

729,412

Research and development

19,316

414,678

–

82,850

1,399,560

General and administrative

3,867,232

1,194,961

2,845,956

13,370,486

18,271,832

Severance

–

1,075,408

–

–

1,476,636

Impairment of property and equipment

–

25,354,791

–

–

25,354,791

Loss on contract

–

2,542,913

–

–

2,542,913

Total costs and expenses

6,454,355

35,269,793

5,940,062

24,922,369

61,704,075

Operating loss

(5,983,132)

(34,206,190)

(5,569,875)

(23,114,897)

(55,097,723)

Other (income) expense:

Other expense (income), net

(55,012)

(388,328)

143,573

110,361

627,580

Loss on lease termination

42,618

453,162

–

18,721

453,162

Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)

40,320

(12,041)

11,833

61,597

44,020

Loss on extinguishment of debt

48,870,991

–

–

127,605,940

–

Loss on exchange of warrants

–

–

–

–

590,266

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(211,181)

3,872,731

(615,505)

(13,559,010)

(14,902,427)

Change in fair value of New Convertible Debentures

28,123,852

–

(24,199,071)

(7,989,948)

–

Change in fair value of November 2024 Debentures

435,864

–

–

435,864

–

Interest expense, net

1,309,931

1,410,875

1,157,468

5,108,227

8,776,277

Total other (income) expense, net

78,557,383

5,336,399

(23,501,702)

111,791,752

(4,411,122)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

(84,540,515)

(39,542,589)

17,931,827

(134,906,649)

(50,686,601)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$             (21.59)

$            (34.56)

$                6.70

$             (36.73)

$             (44.57)

Diluted loss per share

$             (21.59)

$            (34.56)

$              (0.36)

$             (36.73)

$             (44.57)

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

3,915,684

1,144,217

2,676,003

3,673,197

1,137,318

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

3,915,684

1,144,217

15,289,163

3,673,197

1,137,318

 

 NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

Years ended December 31, 

2024

2023

Cash flows used in operating activities:

Net loss

$                                (134,906,649)

$                                   (50,686,601)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation

1,736,828

729,412

Accretion of debt discount

411,705

4,033,330

Loss on extinguishment cost

127,605,940

–

Amortization of debt issuance cost

664,690

52,092

Capitalized paid-in-kind (PIK) interest

900,383

–

Accretion of RCB Equities #1, LLC exit fee

97,694

27,608

Stock-based compensation

2,303,054

4,427,073

Loss on exchange of warrants

–

590,266

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(13,559,010)

(14,902,427)

Change in fair value of New Convertible Debentures

(7,989,948)

Change in fair value of November 2024 Debentures

435,864

–

Non-cash lease expense

504,097

346,714

Interest expense assumed into Convertible Senior Secured Term Loan

–

378,118

Impairment of property and equipment

–

25,354,791

Settlement of liquidated damages with Common Stock

–

3,685,629

Loss on disposal of assets

19,202

82,604

Loss on lease termination

18,721

453,162

Gain on short-term investments

–

(40,737)

Other notes payable adjustments

115,394

–

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(26,103)

1,410,006

Inventories

(58,683)

(11,581,138)

Contract assets

–

573,895

Prepaid expenses and other assets

1,145,670

2,707,815

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(1,696,525)

8,241,528

Contract liabilities

(2,421,634)

2,767,913

Operating lease liabilities

(397,375)

(338,979)

Other liabilities

895,118

–

Net cash used in operating activities

(24,201,567)

(21,687,926)

Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(501,600)

(11,633,153)

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale

676,177

–

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

5,705

38,704

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

–

5,000,000

Net cash from (used in) investing activities

180,282

(6,594,449)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from notes payable

14,305,000

11,096,884

Payment of debt issuance costs on notes payable

(1,316,791)

(607,500)

Proceeds from November 2024 Convertible Debentures

2,150,000

–

Proceeds from At the Market (ATM) offering

9,857,857

–

Payment of ATM commissions and fees

(499,903)

–

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

–

338,055

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

–

421,175

Net cash from financing activities

24,496,163

11,248,614

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

(42,229)

–

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

432,649

(17,033,761)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

753,398

17,787,159

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$                                       1,186,047

$                                           753,398

 

NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.
Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders (GAAP) to Adjusted Net Loss
Attributable to Common Stockholders (NON-GAAP)

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders is a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes certain items that are included in net loss attributable to common stockholders, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Items excluded are those which the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results and are typically excluded from published estimates by the investment community, including items whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated or are non-recurring.

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders is presented because management believes it provides useful additional information to investors for analysis of the Company’s fundamental business on a recurring basis. In addition, management believes that adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders is widely used by professional research analysts and others in the valuation, comparison, and investment recommendations of companies such as Nauticus.

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net loss attributable to common stockholders or any other measure of a company’s financial performance or profitability presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the differences between net loss attributable to common stockholders and adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders is presented below. Because adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders excludes some, but not all, items that affect net loss attributable to common stockholders and may vary among companies, our calculation of adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

12/31/2024

12/31/2023

9/30/2024

12/31/2024

12/31/2023

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (GAAP)

$  (84,540,515)

$ (39,542,589)

$  17,931,827

$              (134,906,649)

$              (50,686,601)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

48,870,991

–

–

127,605,940

–

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(211,181)

3,872,731

(615,505)

(13,559,010)

(14,902,427)

Change in fair value of New Convertible Debentures

28,123,852

–

(24,199,071)

(7,989,948)

–

Change in fair value of November 2024 Debentures

435,864

–

–

435,864

–

Impairment of property and equipment

–

25,354,791

–

–

25,354,791

Stock compensation expense

430,550

432,053

532,539

2,303,054

4,427,073

Severance

–

1,075,408

–

–

1,476,636

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders (non-GAAP)

$  (6,890,439)

$      (8,807,606)

$   (6,350,210)

$  (26,110,749)

$  (34,330,528)

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OASE+ and Elsevier Agree Next-Phase Read and Publish Agreement to Expand Open Access Publishing in Japan

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A new three-year term removes the annual cap on open access publishing under the Read and Publish agreement and extends eligibility beyond universities

TOKYO, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OASE+ (Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment +), the collective negotiating body established with Japanese government support to advance the country’s national open access policy, and Elsevier, a global leader in advanced information and decision support, have agreed a read-and-publish agreement covering 2027 to 2029.

The agreement further develops the framework established by Elsevier in partnership with the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE) for 2024 to 2026. Under this framework Japanese research institutions are able to expand open access publishing at a pace suited to their individual circumstances while maintaining access to scholarly journals.

From 2027, researchers at participating institutions will be able to publish open access in eligible Core Hybrid journals, subject to the terms of the agreement and without an annual cap on the number of open access articles. The decision to publish open access will rest with the researcher and the research itself, giving researchers greater flexibility in choosing open access publishing and greater certainty in meeting their funders’ and institutions’ open access requirements.             

A separate agreement applies the same approach to Cell Press. For institutions that subscribe to Cell Press Hybrid titles, reading access and open access publishing will cover the subscribed titles. The agreement will also have no annual cap on the number of open access articles and run from 2027 to 2029.

The agreement also extends eligibility for the first time beyond universities to national research and development agencies, opening participation to a substantial part of Japan’s publicly funded research base.

Japan is one of the world’s largest producers of scientific research. Wider open access publishing increases the international visibility of that research, supports collaboration across borders, and helps ensure Japanese findings inform science, practice and policy well beyond Japan. It also advances the objectives of the Japanese government’s National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data.

The agreement follows extended discussions between OASE+ and Elsevier and reflects the findings of a survey of the needs of institutes that expressed interest in the Read and Publish agreement, as well as experience gained through the current framework.

Professor Yasuteru Shigeta of the University of Tsukuba, Chair of OASE+, said: “In 2024, OASE was established under the Japanese government’s ‘National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data’. Through collaboration with JUSTICE, OASE has since strengthened its framework as OASE+. This enhanced structure enabled constructive negotiations with Elsevier, building upon the achievements and experience gained through the pilot proposal implemented for JUSTICE through 2026. As a result, we are pleased that researchers will be able to publish open access in Core Hybrid journals without any cap on the number of articles, and that Cell Press Hybrid journals are now also available under a Read and Publish agreement. While there should be multiple valid approaches to advancing open access, we hope that this agreement will serve as one of those pathways and help enhance the visibility of research from Japan to create positive impact.”

Gemma Hersh, Senior Vice President, Sales and Commercial Director, Primary Research, Elsevier, said: “We are delighted that this new agreement with OASE+ will enable us to further develop our long-standing partnership with the Japanese research community. We are grateful to OASE+ and the institutions that expressed interest in the agreement for the collaboration and pragmatism they brought to our discussions, and for helping to establish a framework with broader reach across Japan’s research base. Japan’s research is of global importance, and this agreement will help ensure more of it is openly available to researchers around the world.”

Further information is available from OASE+ and on Elsevier’s open access agreements page.

Notes to editors

A Read and Publish agreement combines, in a single contract, the subscription fees research institutions paid publishers for access to scholarly articles with the fees for publishing articles open access (article publishing charges, or APCs).

Core Hybrid journals are subscription-based journals that also give authors the option to publish individual articles open access. Under the 2027 to 2029 agreement, open access publishing in eligible Core Hybrid journals is available without an annual open access publishing limit.

Cell Press Hybrid journals are subscription-based Cell Press journals that also give authors the option to publish individual articles open access. A companion agreement covering 2027 to 2029 applies to Cell Press Hybrid journals, under which reading access and open access publishing are aligned to the Cell Press Hybrid journals an institution subscribes to, without an annual open access publishing limit.

Institutions that have expressed interest will not necessarily enter into the agreement immediately. Each institution reviews the terms and decides independently whether to participate, and contract commencement dates will vary. Institutions wishing to participate must submit an expression of interest through OASE+. As of October 21, 167 institutions have expressed interest in the agreement with Elsevier.

About OASE+

OASE+ (Open Access for Scholarly Empowerment +) is a team supported by the Japanese government working to establish a collective bargaining framework, led by universities and other research institutions, for negotiations with academic publishers. Through discussions with global academic publishers, OASE+ aims to contribute to the realization of the Japanese government’s National Policy on Promoting Open Access to Publicly Funded Scholarly Publications and Scientific Data.

OASE+ succeeds the activities of OASE, which was established in 2024, and operates as a joint initiative involving the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE) and OASE to promote open access to scholarly publications. For more information, visit the OASE+ website.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals, and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.

Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.elsevier.com and follow us on social media @elsevierconnect.

 

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uSMART and PIVOT Fintech Introduce GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy on FollowSmart

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“uSMART”) has announced the addition of the PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy to its FollowSmart platform. Managed by PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. (“PIVOT”), the strategy is being made available through uSMART’s digital platform as part of the companies’ collaboration to provide investors with access to professionally managed investment strategies. Investors can find information about available strategies via the uSMART App at uSMART Securities. 

Streamlining Operations for Fund Management Companies

Offering professionally managed investment strategies to a wider investor base can involve significant technology, operational and client servicing requirements. FollowSmart provides a digital workflow supporting account onboarding, trade implementation, position monitoring, valuation and client reporting. The platform is designed to help investment managers handle these operational processes while focusing on portfolio management.

Empowering Investors with a Digital Marketplace

For individual investors, FollowSmart provides a digital platform for exploring professionally managed investment strategies. Available strategies span different asset classes, global markets and risk profiles. Users can review information such as investment philosophy, historical performance and the credentials of the management team, and monitor their portfolios over time. These features may help investors assess which available strategies are relevant to their own objectives and circumstances.

The PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy

uSMART is acting as an authorized distributor of the PIVOT- GlobalSave Portfolios Balanced Strategy, which is managed by MAS-regulated PIVOT Fintech. The investment team is led by Victor Lye. The strategy uses a quantitative investment approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). It invests in U.S.-listed ETFs across equities, fixed income, commodities and real estate to build globally diversified portfolios. Asset allocation weights are adjusted in response to macroeconomic trends, with the objective of balancing expected returns and risk for medium- to long-term investors.

Expanding the FollowSmart Ecosystem

The addition of PIVOT Fintech is part of uSMART’s ongoing development of the FollowSmart platform and its network of investment managers. Other strategies recently added to the platform include the Global Quantitative Core Growth Strategy by Sunova Capital Management and the JMC Absolute Return Strategy by JMC Capital Asset Management. Together, these offerings provide investors with access to a range of professionally managed investment approaches.

About uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd – uSMART Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd, established on March 22, 2021, is the Singapore entity under uSMART Group (uSmart Holding Ltd.). The company holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence (Licence No. CMS101161) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Based in Singapore, it provides financial services through the uSMART platform. Its products include US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and UK stocks, options, futures, ETFs, funds, Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and forex products. Its services include trading tools, client account services, risk management arrangements and segregated client fund accounts.

About PIVOT Fintech – PIVOT Fintech Pte. Ltd. (UEN 201716150D) holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100806) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and serves as the Investment Manager of the Strategy. PIVOT’s investment team is led by its founder, Victor Lye, who has over 35 years of senior leadership experience across wealth management, insurance, fintech, and artificial intelligence. He holds a First-Class Honours Degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Adelaide and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

Risk Disclaimer – Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation and risk tolerance before making any investment decision. This material is provided for information and reference purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation or investment advice. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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FFR to Hold Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26; FFAI Announces Rescheduling of YT Jia’s Investor Weekly Report to October 26

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Faraday Future announced that this week’s Investor Weekly Report from FF Founder and Global CEO YT Jia has been rescheduled to October 26.FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) will hold its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26.FFR management will outline the company’s future strategic direction and business plans and engage with investors in attendance.The full event video will be available at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 26 at: https://www.ff.com/us/

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) (“FFR” or the “Company”), a U.S.-listed Embodied AI (“EAI“) robotics ecosystem company, today highlighted an update from Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future” or “FF“) that this week’s Investor Weekly Report from FF Founder and Global CEO YT Jia has been rescheduled to October 26.

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) will hold its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26, 2026. During the event, FFR management will outline the company’s future strategic direction and business plans and engage with investors in attendance.

The full event video will be available at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 26 at: https://www.ff.com/us/

About FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc.  

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) (renamed from AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. and AIXC, effective September 30, 2026) is a U.S.-based Embodied AI (EAI) robotics company that is in the process of acquiring the FF EAI Robotics business. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company will focus on the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization, and deployment of intelligent robotic technologies, products, and industry solutions.    

The Company is committed to building a “Four-Core Full-Stack” AI ecosystem covering the full lifecycle of robotics, consisting of EAI Brain & Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions, and EAI Data Factory. Guided by the technology and product philosophy of “One Brain, Multi-forms, Multi-capabilities,” the Company aims to empower humanoid, biomimetic, and other robotic form factors through a unified EAI Brain, while continuously expanding their multi-task and multi-scenario capabilities. The ecosystem is designed to support the full robotics lifecycle, including R&D, deployment, data collection and training, operations, and commercial applications.    

The FF EAI Robotics business has already achieved commercial deliveries of humanoid and biomimetic robotic products. Through its multi-form-factor robotic products, EAI technology platform, closed-loop data capabilities, and industry solutions, the business continues to advance the scaled adoption of robotics across real-world applications. The Company also operates RoboShare, a robot-sharing and services platform designed to connect robotic assets, service capabilities, customer demand, and ecosystem partners, further strengthening its robotics commercialization and service ecosystem.   

For more information, visit www.ff.com.   

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Founded in 2014, Faraday Future (FF) is a U.S.-based Physical AI ecosystem company dedicated to reshaping the future of robotics and mobility solutions through AI innovation and technologies. FF focuses on two major product strategies within the Embodied AI (EAI) robotics business: EAI humanoid and bionic robots, and EAI automotive-focused robots. By building a “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem of EAI Brain and Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions and EAI Data Factory, FF aims to create an evolutionary flywheel: scaled device delivery, data collection and training, continuous evolution of the EAI Brain, stronger product capability, and even larger-scale delivery and deployment. Through this flywheel, FF seeks to maximize its commercial value and lead to the advancement of Physical AI. For more information, please visit Faraday Future’s official website: https://www.ff.com/

FFR Forward-Looking Statements 

This communication, including any presentation, press release, investor materials or other document of which it forms a part (this “Communication”), contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws, regarding FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (“FFR,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry. All statements, whether written or oral, other than statements of historical fact, including any financial projections and any statements regarding future events, our strategy, our transition to robotics operations, our plans for RoboShare, our digital asset disposition plans, the proposed acquisition of the FF EAI Robotics business, the projections referenced in this communication, our name and ticker change, any related financing, and the anticipated benefits and timing of the foregoing, our objectives, expectations, or anticipated actions or results, are forward-looking statements. You can often identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions; the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. These statements reflect our current expectations and projections about future events as of the date of this Communication and are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently uncertain. FFR can give no assurance that such forward-looking statements or financial projections will prove to be correct.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, including, but not limited to: 

The proposed acquisition transaction and PIPE. The definitive agreements may be terminated in accordance with their terms, and the proposed transactions may not be completed on the terms described or at all; the conditions to closing, including the completion of FFAI’s internal restructuring of the robotics business, the execution of key employee agreements and other customary conditions, and the parties’ ability to satisfy them; the risk that the stockholder approval required under Nasdaq listing rules for the conversion of the preferred stock issued as consideration is not obtained or is delayed, and the effect of the conversion restrictions and the information statement process on the timing of conversion; the timing of the transaction and the costs of pursuing it; the issuance of a substantial number of shares as consideration and the resulting dilution to existing stockholders; the fact that the counterparty is our controlling stockholder, that it will hold a substantial majority of our outstanding shares following closing, that certain members of management serve both companies, and the conflicts of interest inherent in the transaction; the risk that the agreed valuations do not reflect the market value of our shares or of the acquired business; our dependence on the counterparty for transition, supply and support following any closing; the scope and enforceability of the non-competition and governance arrangements; the consequences of the transaction under Nasdaq listing rules, including the possibility that Nasdaq determines that the transaction requires us to satisfy initial listing requirements in connection with a business combination, change of control or change in the nature of our business; the risk that the PIPE financing, on which the transaction is not conditioned, is not completed on the anticipated terms or at all; the risk of litigation relating to the transaction; our ability to integrate and operate the acquired business; and the risk that the acquired business performs differently than anticipated. 

Projections. The projections referenced in this communication were prepared by FFAI management for the FF EAI Robotics business on a standalone basis and do not reflect our existing business, transaction-related expenses or the combined company. We have not independently verified them or adopted them as guidance. They were not prepared with a view toward public disclosure or toward compliance with the published guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants regarding prospective financial information, and no independent registered public accounting firm has examined, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to them, and none expresses an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect to them. The projections reflect estimates and assumptions that are inherently uncertain and subject to change, including through due diligence and the review of our special committee and its financial advisor. Actual results are likely to differ, and may differ materially. 

Liquidity, capital and going concern. Our limited cash and liquidity position and our history of operating losses and negative operating cash flow; substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern, as described in our periodic reports; our need to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all, and the substantial dilution to existing stockholders that additional financing may cause, including any financing completed in connection with the proposed transaction, which may not be completed or may be on less favorable terms than anticipated; our ability to fund operations pending and following the disposition of our digital asset positions; and our ability to satisfy the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market, including stockholders’ equity, minimum bid price and other applicable standards. 

Our strategic transition and the disposition of digital assets. Risks associated with a fundamental shift in our business strategy and the redeployment of resources from a digital asset treasury strategy to robotics operations; our ability to execute the disposition of our digital asset positions in an orderly manner and on acceptable terms; the risk that amounts realized on disposition are materially less than carrying value as a result of price volatility, market depth, execution timing, custody or transfer constraints, or other limitations; tax, accounting and regulatory consequences of the dispositions; the continued volatility and regulatory uncertainty associated with digital assets and cryptocurrencies during the wind-down period; the concentration of a substantial portion of our assets in a single equity investment, including an investment in a related party, and the illiquidity, valuation uncertainty, holding-period and transfer restrictions associated with that investment; and risks arising from our relationships and agreements with related parties and significant stockholders.  

Our robotics operations business. Our limited operating history in robotics operations and commercialization and the absence of a meaningful revenue history; the early stage of RoboShare and the risk that customer demand, repeat demand, pricing, utilization or unit economics do not develop as anticipated; our dependence on a small number of customers, on a single initial geographic market, and on individual events or engagements, and the risk that the loss of, or a change in the terms of, any such relationship has a disproportionate effect; our dependence on third-party robot owners, operators, suppliers, original equipment manufacturers and local partners, and on their willingness to make robots available on our platform; risks relating to the availability, cost, quality, maintenance, transport, insurance and technological obsolescence of robots and related equipment, and to supply chains, tariffs and trade measures affecting them; and our ability to expand into additional markets and to attract and retain participants on both sides of our marketplace. 

Operations, safety and liability. Risks of property damage, personal injury or death arising from the operation of humanoid robots, quadrupeds and other autonomous or semi-autonomous machines in proximity to performers, employees, guests and the public, including at live events and in uncontrolled environments; product liability, premises liability, negligence and related claims and the adequacy, scope, availability and cost of our insurance coverage and of contractual indemnities from customers, owners and suppliers; the allocation of responsibility among us, robot owners, venues, event producers and customers; permitting, licensing, occupational safety and event-specific regulatory requirements; and the reputational consequences of any safety incident. 

Technology, data and intellectual property. Systems, network, telecommunications or service disruptions, failures, defects or cyber-attacks; the performance, reliability and autonomy limitations of robotic systems and of the software, models and networks that support them; our collection, use, storage, transmission and protection of personal information, including images and any biometric or biometric-adjacent data captured in the course of robot deployments, and evolving privacy, biometric and artificial intelligence laws and regulations across the jurisdictions in which we operate or intend to operate; our ability to obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our intellectual property rights and to defend against third-party claims of infringement or misappropriation; and our reliance on third-party technology, platforms and licenses. 

Legal, regulatory and general. The regulated industries and jurisdictions in which we operate; current or future laws or regulations and new interpretations of existing laws or regulations, including those applicable to digital assets, robotics, autonomous systems, consumer protection, advertising and endorsements; the risk that our marketplace arrangements, or the manner in which they are described, are characterized differently than we intend by regulators or courts; the failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations and enforcement actions, and their costs and outcomes; business, economic, market and capital-market conditions; competition in our industry; changes in market demand for, and the pricing of, our products and services; our ability to define, design and release new products and services in a timely manner that meet customer needs; our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, including key management; our ability to manage our growth and our transition; and our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. 

This list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our subsequent filings, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Investors are urged to review the liquidity, capital resources and going concern disclosures contained in those reports.  

The forward-looking statements in this Communication speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, neither FFR nor any other person undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement or financial projection set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This Communication is provided for informational purposes only, does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security, and does not constitute investment, tax or legal advice or any investment recommendation, and does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any person. FFR reserves the right to amend or replace the information contained herein, in whole or in part, at any time, and undertakes no obligation to notify any recipient thereof. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. This caution is made under, and these forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by, the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

FFAI FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS 

Important factors that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations, which it currently lacks; the availability of sufficient share capital to meet its current obligations and execute on its strategy; the willingness of convertible debt investors to fund the Company; demand for the Company’s robotics products; competition in the robotics industry, which includes companies with far superior experience, funding and name recognition; the ability of the Company to build an EAI education ecosystem that serves both the B2C consumer market and the B2B institutional education market; the acceptance by teachers and students of the Company’s robotics products in the education market; the ability of the Company to expand into additional markets for its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on a single OEM for most of its robotics products; the Company’s reliance on Chinese OEMs for all of its robotics products; the possibility of the federal government banning imports of Chinese robotics products; the Company’s ability to get the planned robotics products to comply with all applicable U.S. rules and regulations; the ability of the robotics OEM to timely supply robotics to the Company; tariff uncertainty for imported products, particularly from China; the ability of the Company to close its transaction with FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (FFR) for the sale of its robotics business; demand from automobile dealers for robotics products; the Company’s ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which is substantial; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate covering all of its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of substantial losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to enter the robotaxi and cybercab industries; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company’s control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company’s operations in China; the success of the Company’s remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company’s ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company’s ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings; the volatility of the Company’s stock price; the ability of the Company to maintain its stock price above $1.00; and the ability of the Company to maintain compliance with Nasdaq regulations for continued listing. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026; the quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026; and Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.  

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