CAST 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
FreeCast, Inc. · Nasdaq · Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation · CIK 1633369 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
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What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Removed heading “Summary of Risk Factors”
Removed heading “Investing in our Class A common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all the information in this prospectus prior to investing in our Class A common stock. These risks are discussed more fully in the next section entitled “Risk Factors.” These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:”
Removed heading “Risks Relating to Our Business”
Removed heading “We may not be able to continue as a going concern without additional financing, and if such financing is not available to us or is not available to us on acceptable terms, we may be forced to cease operations.”
Removed heading “Our SmartGuide relies on a technology that we license from Nextelligence, Inc. and any interruption of our rights as a licensee could have a significant adverse impact on some major aspects of our business, such as product development, customer retention and sales.”
Removed heading “If our efforts to attract and retain subscribers are not successful, our business will be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “Our reported subscriber count includes inactive accounts and may not be indicative of current platform engagement or monetization potential.”
Removed heading “If we are not able to continue to innovate or if we fail to adapt to changes in our industry, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.”
Removed heading “We may not be able to maintain or grow our revenue or our business.”
Removed heading “If we are not able to manage our growth, our business could be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “We are reliant on a limited number of customers, and the loss of one or more of these customers would adversely affect our business.”
Removed heading “If our efforts to build strong brand identity and improve subscriber satisfaction and loyalty are not successful, we may not be able to attract or retain subscribers, and our operating results may be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “If we are unable to manage the mix of subscriber acquisition sources, our subscriber levels and marketing expenses may be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “If we are unable to continue using our current marketing channels, our ability to attract new subscribers may be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “Although we do not distribute content through our service, if we are sued for content accessed through our service, our results of operations would be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “We rely upon a number of partners to offer our service.”
Removed heading “Any significant disruption in our computer systems or those of third-party service providers that we rely on could adversely impact our business.”
Removed heading “We rely heavily on our proprietary technology to locate and organize online video, radio and games and to manage other aspects of our operations, and the failure of this technology to operate effectively could adversely affect our business.”
Removed heading “Privacy concerns and restrictions on our ability to use subscriber data could adversely impact our business and reputation.”
Removed heading “Our reputation and relationships with subscribers would be harmed if our subscriber data, particularly billing data, were accessed by unauthorized people.”
Removed heading “We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property rights.”
Removed heading “Intellectual property claims against us could be costly and result in the loss of significant rights.”
Removed heading “If we are unable to protect our domain names, our reputation and brand could be adversely affected.”
Removed heading “We depend on key management as well as experienced and capable personnel generally, and any failure to attract, motivate and retain our staff could severely hinder our ability to maintain and grow our business.”
Removed heading “Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer also serve as executive officers of other companies and such other positions may create conflicts of interest for such officers in the future.”
Removed heading “Our brand name and our business may be harmed by aggressive marketing and communications strategies of our competitors.”
Removed heading “Risks Related to our Industry”
Removed heading “Changes in consumer viewing habits, including more widespread usage of demand methods of entertainment video consumption could adversely affect our business.”
Removed heading “Our business depends on continued and unimpeded access to the Internet at non-discriminatory prices, and Internet access providers and Internet backbone providers may be able to block, limit, degrade or charge for access to certain of our products and services, which could lead to additional expenses and the loss of users.”
Removed heading “Changes in how network operators handle and charge for access to data that travel across their networks could adversely impact our business.”
Removed heading “Although we are now operating our Platform-as-a-Service, Broadcast-Enabled Streaming TV and Direct-to-Mobile deployment models, these offerings remain relatively new and there can be no assurance that they will achieve broad market acceptance.”
Removed heading “Our BEST model is subject to regulatory uncertainty related to broadcast standards and Over-the-Air television policy.”
Removed heading “Our D2M platform depends on telecom operator and ISP adoption, and our failure to secure and maintain these partnerships could limit our growth.”
Removed heading “Risks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock”
Removed heading “An active trading market for our Class A common stock may not develop or be sustained, which could limit your ability to sell your shares.”
Removed heading “The market price of our Class A common stock may be highly volatile, including experiencing extreme volatility that may be unrelated to our operating performance.”
Removed heading “The dual class structure of our common stock will have the effect of concentrating voting control with our founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, William A. Mobley, Jr., which will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters, including the election of directors and the approval of any change of control transaction, and that may adversely affect the trading price of our Class A common stock.”
Removed heading “We cannot predict the effect our dual-class structure may have on the market price of our Class A common stock.”
Removed heading “We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the Nasdaq rules and, as a result, qualify for and rely on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. As a result, our shareholders do not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that cannot rely on such exemptions and are subject to such requirements.”
Removed heading “If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, if they change their recommendations regarding our Class A common stock adversely, or if we fail to achieve analysts’ earnings estimates, the market price and trading volume of our Class A common stock could decline.”
Removed heading “If we are unable to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, Nasdaq will delist our Class A common stock.”
Removed heading “Because we do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, investors in the offering will benefit from their investment in shares only if our Class A common stock appreciates in value.”
Removed heading “Our business currently depends on the availability of adequate funding and access to capital. As a result, we need to raise significant amounts of additional capital. We may be unable to obtain the additional capital when we need it, or on acceptable terms, if at all.”
Removed heading “Risks Related to the Equity Purchase Agreement”
Removed heading “Sales of our Class A common stock under the EPA may result in substantial dilution to existing shareholders, and we may be required to issue additional shares to access the full commitment.”
Removed heading “The purchase price of shares sold under the EPA will fluctuate based on market conditions, and we cannot predict the amount of proceeds we will receive.”
Removed heading “Amiens will purchase shares at a discount to the market price, which could cause the price of our Class A common stock to decline.”
Removed heading “Our management will have broad discretion over the use of the net proceeds from our sale of shares of Class A common stock under the EPA, and you may not agree with how we use the proceeds and the proceeds may not be invested successfully.”
Removed heading “The structure of the EPA may encourage short selling or hedging activity, which could adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.”
Removed heading “For as long as we are an “emerging growth company,” we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements, including those relating to accounting standards and disclosure about our executive compensation, which apply to other public companies.”
Removed heading “If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, shareholders could lose confidence in our financial and other public reporting, which would harm our business and the trading price of our Class A common stock.”
Removed heading “Material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.”
Removed heading “Shareholders may be diluted by the future issuance of additional Class A common stock in connection with acquisitions or otherwise.”
Removed heading “Substantial future sales or perceived potential sales of our Class A common stock in the public market could cause the price of our Class A common stock to decline significantly.”
Removed heading “Anti-takeover provisions contained in our articles of incorporation and bylaws could impair a takeover attempt.”
Removed heading “We will incur significantly increased costs as a result of and devote substantial management time to operating as a public company.”
Largest changes
“Our SmartGuide has been built on technology developed by Nextelligence, Inc., or Nextelligence, and used by us pursuant to a Technology License and Development Agreement (as amended, the “Technology Agreement”). Nextelligence is principally owned and controlled by William A. Mobley, Jr., our founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. The Technology Agreement provides that Nextelligence is obligated to provide all further development, improvement, modification, maintenance, management and enhancement services related to the technology. …”see in full comparison
“We may not be able to continue as a going concern without additional financing, and if such financing is not available to us or is not available to us on acceptable terms, we may be forced to cease operations.”see in full comparison
“If we are unable to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, Nasdaq will delist our Class A common stock.”see in full comparison
“In addition, to comply with the requirements of being a public company, we may need to undertake various actions, such as implementing new internal controls and procedures and hiring additional accounting or internal audit staff. Testing and maintaining internal control can divert our management’s attention from other matters that are important to the operation of our business. …”see in full comparison
“Material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.”see in full comparison
“Our Class A common stock is currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. In the future, if we are not able to meet Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, we could be subject to suspension and delisting proceedings. …”see in full comparison
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As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Summary of Risk Factors
Investing in our Class
A common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider all the information in this prospectus prior to investing
in our Class A common stock. These risks are discussed more fully in the next section entitled “Risk Factors.” These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
RISK FACTORS
Investing in our Class A common stock involves
a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information
in this prospectus, including the financial statements, the notes thereto and the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus before deciding whether to invest in shares
of our Class A common stock. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties
that we are unaware of or that we deem immaterial may also become important factors that adversely affect our business. If any of the
following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects could be materially and
adversely affected. In that event, the market price of our Class A common stock could decline, and you could lose part or all of your
investment.
Risks Relating to Our Business
We may not be able to continue as a going concern
without additional financing, and if such financing is not available to us or is not available to us on acceptable terms, we may be forced
to cease operations.
We have a limited operating
history and have incurred recurring losses from operations. As of December 31, 2025, we have an accumulated deficit of $200,881,532, and
a stockholders’ deficit of $3,547,862. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, we incurred a net loss of $2,783,982 and
$3,929,518, respectively. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, we incurred a net loss of $5,646,331 and $7,489,323, respectively.
Our failure to generate sufficient revenues, effectively manage expenses or raise additional capital could adversely affect our ability
to achieve our intended business objectives. These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern.
We funded our initial operations
primarily through sales of Class A common stock to accredited investors, debt financing, and exchange of Class A common stock for services
received by us. We cannot be certain that additional funding will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. To the extent that we raise
additional funds by issuing equity securities, our shareholders may experience significant dilution. Any debt financing, if available,
may involve restrictive covenants that impact our ability to conduct business. If we are not able to raise additional capital when required
or on acceptable terms, we may have to: (i) significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development or commercialization of new
products; (ii) seek collaborators for further development and commercialization of our products; or (iii) relinquish or otherwise dispose
of some or all of our rights to technologies or the products that we would otherwise seek to develop or commercialize.
Our SmartGuide relies on a technology that
we license from Nextelligence, Inc. and any interruption of our rights as a licensee could have a significant adverse impact on some major
aspects of our business, such as product development, customer retention and sales.
Our SmartGuide has been built
on technology developed by Nextelligence, Inc., or Nextelligence, and used by us pursuant to a Technology License and Development Agreement
(as amended, the “Technology Agreement”). Nextelligence is principally owned and controlled by William A. Mobley, Jr., our founder,
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. The Technology Agreement provides that Nextelligence is obligated to provide all further development,
improvement, modification, maintenance, management and enhancement services related to the technology. The Technology Agreement may be
terminated if, among other things, we breach the Technology Agreement, if we become insolvent or subject to bankruptcy laws, or if there
is a change of control (as defined in the Technology Agreement). If we were not able to use the technology for any reason, it could have
a significant adverse impact on some major aspects of our business, such as product development, customer retention and sales.
If our efforts to attract and retain subscribers
are not successful, our business will be adversely affected.
Our ability going forward
to attract and retain subscribers will depend on our ability to consistently provide a robust, valuable and quality experience for selecting
and viewing TV shows, movies and channels and access to online radio stations. Furthermore, the relative service levels, content offerings,
pricing and related features of competitors to our service may adversely impact our ability to attract and retain subscribers. If consumers
do not perceive our service offering to be of value, or if we introduce new or adjust existing services that are not favorably received
by them, we may not be able to attract subscribers. In addition, many of our subscribers are re-joining our service or originate from
word-of-mouth advertising from existing subscribers. Our attracting and retaining subscribers may depend on our ability to:
If our efforts to satisfy
our existing subscribers are not successful, we may not be able to attract new subscribers, and as a result, our ability to maintain or
grow our business will be adversely affected. Subscribers cancel their subscription to our service for many reasons, including a perception
that they do not use the service sufficiently, the need to cut household expenses, availability of content is limited, competitive services
provide a better value or experience, and customer service issues are not satisfactorily resolved. We must continually add new subscribers
both to replace subscribers who cancel and to grow our business beyond our current subscriber base. If too many of our subscribers cancel
our service, or if we are unable to attract new subscribers in numbers sufficient to grow our business, our operating results will be
adversely affected. If we are unable to successfully compete with current and new competitors in both retaining our existing subscribers
and attracting new subscribers, our business will be adversely affected. Further, if excessive numbers of subscribers cancel our service,
we may be required to incur significantly higher marketing expenditures than we currently anticipate in order to replace these subscribers
with new subscribers.
Our reported subscriber count includes inactive
accounts and may not be indicative of current platform engagement or monetization potential.
We define a “subscriber”
as any individual or entity that has registered for access to our platform, whether on a paid or free (ad-supported) tier basis. This
metric represents cumulative account registrations since inception, and includes accounts that may be dormant, inactive or no longer engaged
with the platform. We do not currently remove accounts from our subscriber count based on inactivity or lack of engagement, and we do
not separately report the number of active users. As a result, our reported subscriber figures may significantly overstate the number
of users who actively use the platform, generate advertising impressions, or contribute to revenue in any given period. Investors should
not rely on our total subscriber count as a measure of current platform usage, engagement, or monetization capacity. If we were to adopt
an active-user metric or reclassify inactive accounts, the resulting figures could be materially lower than the subscriber counts currently
reported.
If we are not able to continue to innovate
or if we fail to adapt to changes in our industry, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and
adversely affected.
The market for online video,
radio and games is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, new service and product introductions and
changing customer demands. Although we have developed new products and services in order to meet customer demands, new technologies and
evolving business models for delivery of entertainment video continue to develop at a fast pace and we may not be able to keep up with
all of the changes. Consumers are afforded various means for consuming online video, radio and games. The various economic models underlying
these differing means of entertainment video delivery include subscription, pay-per-view, ad-supported and piracy-based models. Several
competitors have longer operating histories, larger customer bases, greater brand recognition and significantly greater financial, marketing
and other resources than we do. New entrants may enter the market with unique service offerings or approaches to distributing online video,
radio and games and other companies also may enter into business combinations or alliances that strengthen their competitive positions.
The changes and developments taking place in our industry may also require us to re-evaluate our business model and adopt significant
changes to our long-term strategies and business plan. If we are unable to successfully or profitably compete with current and new competitors,
programs and technologies, our business will be adversely affected, and we may not be able to increase or maintain market share, revenues
or profitability.
We may not be able to maintain or grow our
revenue or our business.
Since the beginning of fiscal
year 2019, we have been focused on investing in and developing new technologies, which we anticipate will drive future growth and give
us a sustainable revenue stream. In addition, we have transitioned to a “multi license” model from a “single-license”
model. We believe that with new technology, coupled with our new sales and marketing strategy focused on generating revenue through free
registrations of FreeCast.com by partnering with retailers, manufacturers, operators and/or distributors of streaming devices, mobile
phones, broadband carriers, broadcasters, property management, multi-dwelling developers, builders, and various mass consumer communities
of streaming tv watchers in exchange for a negotiated revenue sharing percentage with each distributor on a case-by-case basis. However,
there can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue from distributor fees or fees from premium content purchased
by subscribers through our SmartGuide to fund our operations in the future. In addition, our growth may become stagnant for many other
reasons, including decreasing consumer spending, increasing competition, slowing growth of the consumption of online video, radio and
games, changes in government policies or general economic conditions.
If we are not able to manage our growth, our
business could be adversely affected.
We are currently engaged in
an effort to grow our service by promoting online access renewal, developing new products, expanding internationally and to residents
of rural areas. As we undertake all these changes, if we are not able to manage the growing complexity of our business, including improving,
refining or revising our systems and operational practices, our business may be adversely affected.
We are reliant on a limited number of customers,
and the loss of one or more of these customers would adversely affect our business.
For the six months ended December
31, 2025, and 2024, more than 39% and 52%, respectively, of our total revenue was derived from two related party customers. The loss of
either customer, or a substantial reduction in their business with us, would adversely affect our financial performance and our business.
Our reliance on a small customer base limits our ability to mitigate downturns in specific customer relationships or industry segments.
Strategic decisions made by these customers could adversely impact our operations, including pricing, service levels, and product development
priorities. Financial instability or delayed payments from these customers could negatively affect our liquidity and working capital.
We cannot be certain that we will retain these customers or replace the revenue if we lose them. Any disruption in our relationship with
these two customers would likely have an adverse impact on our financial condition and business.
If our efforts to build strong brand identity
and improve subscriber satisfaction and loyalty are not successful, we may not be able to attract or retain subscribers, and our operating
results may be adversely affected.
We must continue to build
and maintain strong brand identity for our products and services, which have expanded over time. We believe that strong brand identity
will be important in attracting subscribers. If our efforts to promote and maintain our existing brands and brands we develop in the future
are not successful, our operating results and our ability to attract subscribers may be adversely affected. From time to time, subscribers’
express dissatisfaction with our service, including, among other things, title availability, processing and service interruptions. To
the extent dissatisfaction with our service is widespread or not adequately addressed, our brand may be adversely impacted and our ability
to attract and retain subscribers may be adversely affected. With respect to our planned international expansion, we will also need to
establish our brand and to the extent we are not successful, our business in new markets would be adversely impacted.
If we are unable to manage the mix of subscriber
acquisition sources, our subscriber levels and marketing expenses may be adversely affected.
We utilize a broad mix of
marketing programs to promote our service to potential new subscribers. We obtain new subscribers through our online marketing efforts,
including paid search listings, banner ads, text links and permission-based e-mails. In addition, we have engaged in various offline marketing
programs, including TV and radio advertising, direct mail and print campaigns, consumer package and mailing insertions. We maintain an
active public relations program to increase awareness of our service and drive subscriber acquisition. We opportunistically adjust our
mix of marketing programs to acquire new subscribers at a reasonable cost with the intention of achieving overall financial goals. If
we are unable to maintain or replace our sources of subscribers with similarly effective sources, or if the cost of our existing sources
increases, our subscriber levels and marketing expenses may be adversely affected.
If we are unable to continue using our current
marketing channels, our ability to attract new subscribers may be adversely affected.
We may not be able to continue
to support the marketing of our service by current means if such activities are no longer available to us, become cost prohibitive or
are adverse to our business. If companies that currently promote our service decide that we are negatively impacting their business, that
they want to compete more directly with our business or enter a similar business or decide to exclusively support our competitors, we
may no longer be given access to such marketing through them. In addition, if advertising rates increase, we may curtail marketing efforts
or otherwise experience an increase in our marketing costs. Laws and regulations impose restrictions on the use of certain channels, including
commercial e-mail and direct mail. We may limit or discontinue use or support of e-mail and other activities if we become concerned that
subscribers or potential subscribers deem such activities intrusive, which could affect our goodwill or brand. If the available marketing
channels are curtailed, our ability to attract new subscribers may be adversely affected.
Although we do not distribute content through
our service, if we are sued for content accessed through our service, our results of operations would be adversely affected.
Although we do not distribute
content through our service, we face potential liability for negligence, copyright, patent or trademark infringement or other claims based
on content accessed through our service. We also may face potential liability for content uploaded from our users in connection with our
community-related content or reviews. If we become liable for such activities, then our business may suffer. Litigation to defend these
claims could be costly and the expenses and damages arising from any liability could harm our results of operations. We cannot assure
you that we are insured or indemnified to cover claims of these types or liability that may be imposed on us.
We rely upon a number of partners to offer
our service.
We currently offer subscribers
the ability to easily navigate available sources of online video, radio and games and consume such media through their computers and other
Internet-connected devices. If we are not successful in maintaining existing and creating new relationships with content providers, or
if we encounter technological, content licensing or other impediments to our ability to organize content, our ability to grow our business
could be adversely impacted. Furthermore, mobile devices and TVs are manufactured and sold by entities other than FreeCast and while these
entities should be responsible for the devices’ performance, the connection between these devices and FreeCast may nonetheless result
in consumer dissatisfaction toward FreeCast and such dissatisfaction could result in claims against us or otherwise adversely impact our
business.
Any significant disruption in our computer
systems or those of third-party service providers that we rely on could adversely impact our business.
Subscribers and potential
subscribers access our service through our website or their TVs, computers, game consoles, or streaming or mobile devices. Our reputation
and ability to attract, retain and serve subscribers depend on the reliable performance of our computer systems and those of third-party
service providers that we utilize in our operations. Interruptions in these systems, or with the Internet in general, including discriminatory
network management practices, could make our service unavailable or degraded. Service interruptions, errors in our software or the unavailability
of computer systems used in our operations could diminish the overall attractiveness of our service to existing and potential subscribers.
Our servers and those of third-party
service providers we use in our operations are vulnerable to computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins, cyber-attacks and similar
disruptions, which could lead to interruptions and delays in our service and operations, as well as loss, misuse or theft of data. Our
website periodically experiences directed attacks intended to cause a disruption in service. Any successful attempt to disrupt our service
or internal systems could harm our business, be expensive to remedy and damage our reputation. Our insurance does not cover expenses related
to attacks on our website or internal systems, and efforts to prevent such attacks are costly and may limit the functionality of our services.
We rely on third-party service
providers, including cloud computing and distributed infrastructure platforms, to support critical aspects of our operations, including
data processing, storage and service delivery. Because we cannot easily switch our operations to alternative providers, any disruption
of or interference with our use of these third-party services, whether due to technological, operational or business-related issues, could
adversely impact our operations and the experience of our subscribers.
In addition, fires, floods,
earthquakes, power losses, telecommunications failures and other catastrophic events could damage our systems or those of our third-party
service providers or cause them to fail completely. As we do not maintain fully redundant systems, any such disruption could result in
prolonged downtime, loss of subscribers and harm to our business and results of operations.
We rely heavily on our proprietary technology
to locate and organize online video, radio and games and to manage other aspects of our operations, and the failure of this technology
to operate effectively could adversely affect our business.
We continually enhance or
modify the technology used for our operations. We cannot be sure that any enhancements or other modifications we make to our operations
will achieve the intended results or otherwise be of value to our subscribers. Future enhancements and modifications to our technology
could consume considerable resources. If we are unable to maintain and enhance our technology, our ability to retain existing subscribers
and to add new subscribers may be impaired. In addition, if our technology or that of third-parties we utilize in our operations fails
or otherwise operates improperly, our ability to retain existing subscribers and to add new subscribers may be impaired. Also, any harm
to our subscribers’ personal computers or other devices caused by software used in our operations could have an adverse effect on our
business, results of operations and financial condition.
Privacy concerns and restrictions on our ability
to use subscriber data could adversely impact our business and reputation.
In the ordinary course of
business and, in particular, in connection with merchandising our service to our subscribers, we collect and utilize data supplied by
our subscribers. We currently face certain legal obligations regarding the manner in which we treat such information. Other businesses
have been criticized by privacy groups and governmental bodies for attempts to link personal identities and other information to data
collected on the Internet regarding users’ browsing and other habits. Increased regulation of data utilization practices, including self-regulation
or findings under existing laws, which limit our ability to use collected data, could have an adverse effect on our business. In addition,
if we were to disclose data about our subscribers in a manner that was objectionable to them, our business reputation could be adversely
affected, and we could face potential legal claims that could impact our operating results.
Our reputation and relationships with subscribers
would be harmed if our subscriber data, particularly billing data, were accessed by unauthorized people.
We maintain personal data
regarding our subscribers, including names and, in many cases, mailing addresses. With respect to billing data, such as credit card numbers,
we rely on licensed encryption and authentication technology to secure such information. We take measures to protect against unauthorized
intrusion into our subscribers’ data. If, despite these measures, we, or our payment processing services, experience any unauthorized
intrusion into our subscribers’ data, current and potential subscribers may become unwilling to provide the information to us necessary
for them to become subscribers, we could face legal claims, and our business could be adversely affected. Similarly, if a well-publicized
breach of the consumer data security of any other major consumer Web site were to occur, there could be a general public loss of confidence
in the use of the Internet for commerce transactions which could adversely affect our business.
In addition, we do not obtain
signatures from subscribers in connection with the use of credit cards by them. Under current credit card practices, to the extent we
do not obtain cardholders’ signatures, we are liable for fraudulent credit card transactions, even when the associated financial institution
approves payment of the orders. From time to time, fraudulent credit cards are used on our Web site to obtain service. Typically, these
credit cards have not been registered as stolen and are therefore not rejected by our automatic authorization safeguards. While we do
have a number of other safeguards in place, we nonetheless experience some loss from these fraudulent transactions. We do not currently
carry insurance against the risk of fraudulent credit card transactions. A failure to adequately control fraudulent credit card transactions
would harm our business and results of operations.
We may not be able to adequately protect our
intellectual property rights.
We rely on a combination of
trademark, copyright, trade secret and other intellectual property laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions,
to protect our proprietary technology, business processes and other intellectual property. These measures may not be sufficient to prevent
unauthorized use, disclosure or misappropriation of our intellectual property.
Confidentiality agreements
with employees, contractors and other third parties may be breached, and we may not have adequate remedies for any such breach. In addition,
policing unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult, time-consuming and costly, and we may be unable to detect or prevent
such unauthorized use. Our trade secrets may be disclosed, become known to competitors or be independently developed by others. If we
are unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, our competitive position could be adversely affected, and our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be materially harmed.
Intellectual property claims against us could
be costly and result in the loss of significant rights.
We may be subject to claims
by third parties that we have infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated their intellectual property rights. These claims may arise
from our use of technology, content, business processes or other aspects of our operations. As the number of patents and other intellectual
property rights in our industry increases, the risk of such claims may also increase.
Defending against intellectual
property claims, regardless of their merit, can be costly, time-consuming and may divert the attention of management and technical personnel.
If we are unable to successfully defend against such claims, we may be required to pay damages, enter into costly licensing agreements,
modify or discontinue certain products or services, or develop alternative technologies, any of which could adversely affect our business.
In addition, we may be unable
to obtain licenses to use intellectual property on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Any such claims or limitations could materially
and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we are unable to protect our domain names,
our reputation and brand could be adversely affected.
We currently hold various
domain names relating to our brand, including freecast.com. Failure to protect our domain names could adversely affect our reputation
and brand and make it more difficult for users to find our Web site and our service. The acquisition and maintenance of domain names generally
are regulated by governmental agencies and their designees. The regulation of domain names in the U.S. may change in the near future.
Governing bodies may establish additional top-level domains, appoint additional domain name registrars or modify the requirements for
holding domain names. As a result, we may be unable to acquire or maintain relevant domain names. Furthermore, the relationship between
regulations governing domain names and laws protecting trademarks and similar proprietary rights is unclear. We may be unable, without
significant cost or at all, to prevent third-parties from acquiring domain names that are similar to, infringe upon or otherwise decrease
the value of our trademarks and other proprietary rights.
We depend on key management as well as experienced
and capable personnel generally, and any failure to attract, motivate and retain our staff could severely hinder our ability to maintain
and grow our business.
We rely on the continued service
of our senior management, including our founder and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our board of directors, William A. Mobley,
Jr., other members of our executive team and other key employees to develop our products, services and solutions. In our industry, there
is substantial and continuous competition for highly skilled business, product development, technical and other personnel. As a result,
our human resources organization focuses significant efforts on attracting and retaining individuals in key technology positions. If we
lose the services of any member of management or key personnel and are unable to attract or locate suitable or qualified replacements,
or otherwise hire talented personnel, we may incur additional expenses to recruit and train new staff, making it more difficult to meet
our business objectives, which could severely disrupt our business and growth. In addition, our ability to execute our strategy depends
in part on our ability to engage and retain qualified third-party contractors.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer also serve as executive officers of other companies and such other positions may create conflicts of interest for such officers
in the future.
William A. Mobley, Jr., our
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, works full-time for us, devoting approximately 50 hours a week to our business. Mr. Mobley also
works part-time for Nextelligence and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Mobley’s duties
to Nextelligence may compete for his full attention to our business; accordingly, he may have conflicts of interest in allocating time
between those separate business activities.
Jonathan Morris, our Chief
Financial Officer, works full-time for us, devoting approximately 45 hours a week to our business. Mr. Morris also advises two special
purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), ESH Acquisition Corp. and Twelve Seas Investment Co III, on a limited basis as a consultant and
their Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morris’ duties to these other businesses may compete for his full attention to our business; accordingly,
he may have conflicts of interest in allocating time between those separate business activities.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Removed heading “In this Report, unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, references to “FreeCast®,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” or similar references mean FreeCast, Inc.”
Removed heading “Revolving Convertible Note Payable – Related Party”
Removed heading “Warrant Modification”
Removed heading “Subscription Revenue”
Removed heading “FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV)”
Removed heading “Ad Platform Revenue”
Removed heading “Ad Agency Revenue (Launch That and Similar Contracts)”
Removed heading “Deferred Revenue”
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“During the Commitment Period, we may from time to time, by written notice delivered by us to the Investor (each, an “Advance Notice”), direct the Investor to purchase a number of shares of our Class A common stock up to the Maximum Advance Amount (as defined in the EPA) as set forth in the Advance Notice, subject to limitations and adjustments as set forth in the EPA. The prices at which such shares will be sold will be based on the applicable Market Price (as defined in the EPA). …”see in full comparison
“Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. …”see in full comparison
“Between March 2022 and June 2022, an unrelated third party loaned us $200,000, at an interest rate of 6% per annum. In August 2022, the unrelated third party loaned us an additional $100,000. The notes matured on March 1, 2023, and were in default until a renewal and consolidating note was entered into as of August 1, 2023, in the principal amount of $320,384. The interest rate under the renewal note is 6% per annum, and it matures on July 31, 2024. …”see in full comparison
“On July 1, 2018, we signed a revolving convertible note agreement with Nextelligence, which is a related party that is majority owned and controlled by William A. Mobley, Jr., which was amended and restated as of July 2, 2018, for an amount up to $1,000,000; with any borrowings on this loan being at our complete discretion. Outstanding principal accrued interest at 12% per annum and was due and payable on July 1, 2020. …”see in full comparison
“In this Report, unless otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, references to “FreeCast®,” “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” or similar references mean FreeCast, Inc.”see in full comparison
“As consideration for the Investor’s commitment to purchase shares of our Class A common stock in accordance with the EPA, we agreed to pay a commitment fee in an amount equal to $750,000, by the issuance to the Investor of a number of shares of Class A common stock (the “Commitment Shares”) as follows: (1) one-third of the Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the occurrence of the first closing under the EPA; …”see in full comparison
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The following discussion
of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes
thereto and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this Report. The following discussion
contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those
discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below
and elsewhere in this prospectus, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors.”
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In this Report, unless
otherwise stated or the context otherwise requires, references to “FreeCast®,” “Company,” “we,” “us”
and “our” or similar references mean FreeCast, Inc.
We currently operate exclusivelyprimarily
in the U.S., but seehave recently begun to provide services in certain international markets. We continue to explore opportunities for expansion
into intoother international markets,markets by signing licensing agreements and collaborating with international
Consumer Direct Platforms (CDPs).
However, we can only take advantage of these opportunities if we have sufficient capital to do so, are
able to recruit the necessary staff,
and are able to expand our current infrastructure. We may also face additional challenges from new
competitors that may be able to launch
new businesses at relatively low cost, with consumers easily being able to shift spending from
one provider to another. In order to combat
this, we must continue to deliver a product that is more advanced than that of competitors.
Primarily as a result of our
shift to a free registration subscription service, we have been able to increase the number of subscribers during our most recent 12-month
period. Our subscriber numbers have increased from 925,270934,543 on DecemberMarch 31, 2024,2025, to 1,006,2031,024,592 on DecemberMarch 31, 2025.2026. Our revenue excluding Free
Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) Revenue (FAST Revenue was $101,047$169,110 and $141,484$180,405 for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, respectively)
and Ad Revenue (Ad Revenue was $119,036$130,052 and $50,132$122,697 for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, respectively) per subscriber
has decreased from $0.08$0.12 for the sixnine months ending DecemberMarch 31, 2024,2025, compared to $0.04$0.05 for the sixnine months ending DecemberMarch 31, 2025.2026. Our revenue
revenue excluding FAST Revenue (FAST Revenue was $46,381$68,063 & $62,345$38,921 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, respectively) and
and Ad Revenue (Ad Revenue was $22$11,016 & $50,132$72,565 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, respectively) per subscriber has
has decreased from $0.04$0.03 for the three months ending DecemberMarch 31, 2024,2025, compared to $0.02$0.013 for the three months ending DecemberMarch 31, 2025.2026.
As of DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, we
had a cash balance of $433,363$119,302 and a working capital deficit of $3,839,068.$7,285,937. We plan to raise additional equity financing as well, without
which we will not be able to meet our obligations as they become due for the next 12 months. However, we cannot provide any assurance
that additional equity financing will be available on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all.
We do, however, sell monthly
subscriptions for premium content purchased through our SmartGuide for varying fees for different content. Revenue from such premium
subscription subscription
fees is recognized on a gross basis over the service period as we are deemed to be the principal in the relationship with
the end user.
We control the premium content before transferring it to the end user and have latitude in establishing pricing. We both retransmit
and and
“ingest” and distribute this content.
Subscription revenue is derived
from online sales through search engine optimization, search engine marketing, various marketing advertising services, the utilization
of resellers in the form of publishers that promote upcoming retail promotions and packages, as well as direct sales to subscribers of
our Value Channels subscription service. Value Channels subscription contains 17 cable channels and sells on a monthly subscription or
annual fee. Value Channels is integrated into the initial FreeCast.com free registration and then offered as an upgrade. Both FreeCast.com
(free registration) and Value Channels are available in various streaming smartSmart TV models (Google TV’s, Amazon Fire TV’s,
LG, Samsung,
TCL, SonySony, and others), plus Streaming Devices (Amazon Fire, Google ChromeCast, Apple TV), PC’s/Laptops and mobile
apps for Android and
iOS devices.
We are an agent in transactions
on our Ad Exchange platforms. We act as an intermediary between DSPs and non-owned and operated publishers by providing access to a platform
that allows both parties to transact in the buying and selling of ad inventory. The transaction price is determined throughby a real-time auction,
auction, and wethe haveCompany has no pricing discretion or obligation related to the fulfillment of the advertising delivery.
Other revenue includes product,
licensing, and referral fee revenue. We generate revenue through free registrations of FreeCast.com by signing licensing agreements and
collaborating with CDPs. A FreeCast.com license is freely provided per registered consumer marketed by distributors in exchange for a
negotiated revenue sharing percentage with each distributor on a case-by-case basis. Affiliate commissions are earned and then shared
from third-party advertisement service providers, pay-per-view movie or series distributorsdistributors, and live events tickets sales for such things
as professional boxing or concerts. These license arrangements have not resulted in significant revenue to date.
Three and SixNine Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026,
Compared to Three and SixNine Months Ended DecemberMarch 31, 20242025
Subscription revenue decreased
by 60%,61%, or $23,376,$19,387, to $15,687,$12,430, in the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $39,063$31,817 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31,
31, 2024.2025. Subscription revenue decreased by 51%,54%, or $39,384,$58,771, to $37,807,$50,237, in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $77,191$109,008
for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. The decrease in subscription revenue is primarily attributable to our shift to a free registration
subscription service that is supported with advertising revenue.
FAST revenue decreasedincreased by
26%,75%, or $15,964,$29,142, to $46,381,$68,063, in the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $62,345$38,921 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025.
2024. FAST revenue decreased by 29%,6%, or $40,437,$11,295, to $101,047,$169,110, in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $141,484$180,405 for the
six nine months
ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. The decrease was primarily due to lower production activity and reduced related-party channel buildout services
services compared to the prior year. While we continued to provide platform distribution services, fewer new channel buildouts were completed in
in the six months ended December 31, 2025,2025; comparedhowever, this slightly increased back to higher production activity during the sixthree months ended December
March 31, 2024,2026, resultingwhich resulted in higher FAST revenue for the three-month period but lower FAST revenue.revenue for the nine-month period.
Ad revenue decreased by 99.96%85%
or $50,110$61,549 to $22,$11,016, in the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $50,132$72,565 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. The
decrease was related to theminimal revenue from the “Launch That” contract being recognized in the previous quarter and having minimal
demand in the current quarter. Ad revenue increased by 137%6% or $68,904$7,355 to $119,036,$130,052, in the sixnine months ended
March 31, 2026, as compared to $122,697 for the nine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025, as compared
to $50,132 for the six months ended December 31, 2024.2025. The increase was related to therevenue initial demand partners utilizingfrom the FreeCast“Launch
AdThat” platform beginning in October 2024.contract.
The connected televisionTV (CTV) advertising
advertising ecosystem led by demand-side platforms like The Trade Desk is under scrutiny for its lack of transparency and complex fee structures.
structures. Advertisers struggle to trace how much of their spending actually reaches publishers, with multiple intermediaries taking
cuts along
the programmatic supply chain. This opacity, combined with concerns about data quality and measurement consistency, has put pressure
pressure on traditional ad tech platforms to justify their value. As brands demand clearer attribution and more efficient media buying,
the perceived
inefficiencies of third-party platforms are becoming a growing point of friction.
In this shifting landscape,
our Zer0GapZeroGap Ads strategy positions us to benefit long term by aligning with this broader industry trend. By creating and recently launching
our own internal ad platform, we are able to directly serve advertising across our network of content partners while also enabling co-branded
telecom and MDU partners to monetize their customer bases within the same ecosystem. This dual-sided approach enhances revenue potential,
strengthens partner relationships and provides greater control over data and pricing. As transparency and efficiency become critical differentiators
in CTV advertising, our integrated model could offer a more streamlined and scalable alternative to traditional programmatic platforms.
Other revenue decreasedincreased by
100%141% or $5,$818, to $0$1,400 in the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $5$582 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. Other
revenue revenue
decreased by 95%15% or $1,085,$267, to $60$1,460 in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $1,145$1,727 for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch
31, 2024.2025.
Cost of revenue decreased
by 46%,63%, or $34,307,$59,298, to $39,636$34,416 in the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $73,943$93,714 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31,
31, 2024.2025. Cost of revenue decreased by 48%,53%, or $84,445,$143,743, to $91,741$126,157 in the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to $176,186$269,900 for
for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. The decrease in cost of revenue is primarily attributed to lower revenue, paired with an inventory
write-off during the
prior period related to moving away from product sales.
Operating expenses increased by 33%, or $1,122,901 to $4,480,359 in the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $3,357,458 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The change in operating expenses is attributed to a $222,363 increase in general and administrative expenses and an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $962,781. The increase in compensation and benefits was primarily the result of an increase to stock-based compensation. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of increased professional fees. Operating expenses decreased by 6%, or $645,456 to $10,204,003 in the nine months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $10,849,459 for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. The change in operating expenses is attributed to a $974,446 decrease in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $432,498. The increase in compensation and benefits was primarily the result of Maxim Partners’ stock-based compensation. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of decreased website development.
Operating expenses decreased
by 30%, or $1,192,674 to $2,772,302 in the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $3,964,976 for the three months ended
December 31, 2024. The change in operating expenses is attributed to a $767,018 decrease in general and administrative expenses and a
decrease in compensation and benefits expense of $413,934. The decrease in compensation and benefits was primarily the result of a decrease
to executive compensation. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of decreased website development
and professional fees. Operating expenses decreased by 24%, or $1,768,357 to $5,723,644 in the six months ended December 31, 2025, as
compared to $7,492,001 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The change in operating expenses is attributed to a $1,196,809 decrease
in general and administrative expenses and a decrease in compensation and benefits expense of $530,283. The decrease in compensation and
benefits was primarily the result of a decrease to executive compensation. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily
the result of decreased website development and professional fees.
Other expense was $34,134,$112,108,
for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to other expense of $42,144$73,240 for the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2024.2025. Other expense
expense was $88,896,$201,004, for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, as compared to other expense of $91,088$164,328 for the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31,
31, 2024.2025. The change was principally caused by an increase in interest expense of $7,457$38,784 and $1,365$37,419 for the three and sixnine months, respectively.
We have experienced operating
losses since our inception and had a total accumulated deficit of $200,881,532$205,415,506 as of DecemberMarch 31, 2025.2026. We expect to incur additional costs
costs and require additional capital as we continue to implement our expansion plan. During the sixnine months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2025,
2024, our cash used in operations was $5,232,881$8,002,935 and $6,663,663,$9,958,164, respectively.
Our financial statements
have have
been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the
normal normal
course of business. We have incurred recurring losses and as of DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, had an accumulated deficit of $200,881,532.$205,415,506 . For
the the
three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, we sustained a net loss of $2,783,982$4,533,974 and $3,929,518,$3,380,527, respectively. For the sixnine months
ended DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, and 2024,2025, we sustained a net loss of $5,646,331$10,180,305 and $7,489,323,$10,869,850, respectively. These factors, among others, raise
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months from the date these financial statements
were issued. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded
asset asset
amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Our Our
continuation as a going concern is contingent upon our ability to obtain additional financing and to generate revenue and cash flow
to to
meet our obligations on a timely basis. We will continue to seek to raise additional funding through debt or equity financing during
the the
next twelve months. Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding provide the opportunity for
us us
to continue as a going concern. There is no guarantee we will be successful in achieving these objectives.
We cannot be sure that future
funding will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. Due to the often-volatileoften volatile nature of the financial markets, equity and
debt financing may be difficult to obtain.
On December 8, 2025, we entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement, which was subsequently amended on March 30, 2026, (together, the “EPA”) with Amiens Technology Investments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Investor committed to purchase up to $50 million of shares of our Class A common stock (the “ELOC Shares” and such financing, the “ELOC Financing”), subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the EPA. During the Commitment Period (as defined in the EPA), we may from time to time, by written notice delivered by us to the Investor (each, an “Advance Notice”), direct the Investor to purchase a number of shares of our Class A common stock up to the Maximum Advance Amount (as defined in the EPA) as set forth in the Advance Notice, subject to limitations and adjustments as set forth in the EPA. Shares issued pursuant to an Advance Notice are priced at 95% of the VWAP (volume-weighted average price) for the five-trading day period immediately following the delivery of the Advance Notice.
We have filed a registration statement, which has been declared effective as of May 6, 2026, that registers the resale of up to 5,750,000 shares of our Class A common stock, based on the assumption that we may deliver Advance Notices to the Investor for an aggregate of $21,735,000 under the EPA at an assumed purchase price of $3.78 per share. The actual number of shares of our Class A common stock issuable by us in connection with the ELOC Financing will vary depending on the then-current market price of the shares of our Class A common stock sold to the Investor pursuant to the EPA and we expect that the number of shares currently registered will not be sufficient to register the full $50 million facility in the ELOC Financing and the ELOC Commitment Shares (as defined herein). We may be required to file one or more additional registration statements in order to deliver future Advance Notices to the Investor to access the full $50 million commitment under the EPA.
As consideration for the Investor’s commitment to purchase the ELOC Shares in accordance with the EPA, we agreed to pay a commitment fee in an amount equal to $750,000, by the issuance to the Investor of a number of shares of Class A common stock (the “ELOC Commitment Shares”) as follows: (1) one-third of the ELOC Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the occurrence of the first closing under the EPA; (2) one-third of the ELOC Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the date the Investor has purchased an aggregate of $15 million of ELOC Shares; and (3) the remaining one-third of the ELOC Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the date the Investor has purchased an aggregate of $30 million of ELOC Shares. The number of ELOC Commitment Shares issued to the Investor on each required date will be equal to $250,000 divided by the lower of: (i) $10.00; and (ii) the lowest daily VWAP of our Class A common stock during the five trading days immediately preceding the applicable issuance due date. The issuance of the ELOC Commitment Shares will result in dilution to existing shareholders, independent of any sales of shares under the EPA.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the resale or other disposition of the shares of our Class A common stock by the Investor; however, we may receive gross proceeds of up to $50 million from the sale of the ELOC Shares from time to time, in our discretion, over a 36-month period. The 36-month period began on March 11, 2026, and ends on April 1, 2029.
We have the right to control the timing and amount of any sales of shares of our Class A common stock to the Investor under the EPA, subject to certain limitations described in the EPA. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the offer and sale of the shares of Class A common stock. The Investor has no right to require us to sell any shares of our Class A common stock under the EPA and has no obligation to purchase shares unless and until we deliver a valid Advance Notice in accordance with the EPA, at which time, subject to the terms and conditions of the EPA, the Investor is contractually obligated to purchase the applicable shares.
On December 8, 2025, we entered
into an Equity Purchase Agreement (EPA) with Amiens Technology Investments, LLC (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Investor
has committed to purchase shares of our Class A common stock. Upon the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth
in the EPA, we have the right, but not the obligation, to sell to the Investor, and the Investor is obligated to purchase, up to $50 million
(the “Commitment Amount”) in shares of our Class A common stock. Such sales of Class A common stock by us, if any, are subject
to certain limitations set forth in the EPA, and may occur from time to time, at our sole discretion, over a period of up to 36 months,
commencing on the trading day immediately following the date of the Direct Listing (such period, the “Commitment Period”). The
EPA is not necessary to meet the Nasdaq initial listing standards, and our ability to complete the Direct Listing and qualify for initial
listing on Nasdaq does not depend on the availability of funds under the EPA. However, completion of the Direct Listing is a condition
to our ability to sell shares under the EPA.
We entered into the EPA to
provide ourselves with a flexible source of potential liquidity following the commencement of public trading of our Class A common stock.
The EPA is intended to provide flexibility to raise capital incrementally, if and when we determine it is appropriate to do so, based
on market conditions, the trading price and liquidity of our Class A common stock, and our capital needs at the time. The EPA is not intended
to serve as a committed financing for any specific purpose, and we have not made any determination to draw on the facility. We are not
required to utilize the equity line facility, and the Investor does not have the right to require us to sell any shares under the EPA.
We may elect not to draw on the EPA at all.
During the Commitment Period,
we may from time to time, by written notice delivered by us to the Investor (each, an “Advance Notice”), direct the Investor
to purchase a number of shares of our Class A common stock up to the Maximum Advance Amount (as defined in the EPA) as set forth in the
Advance Notice, subject to limitations and adjustments as set forth in the EPA. The prices at which such shares will be sold will be based
on the applicable Market Price (as defined in the EPA). Unless earlier terminated as provided under the EPA, the term of the facility
provided under the EPA terminates automatically on the earliest of (1) the first day of the month following the 36-month anniversary of
the trading day immediately following the date of the Direct Listing; (2) the date on which the Investor shall have made payment of Advances
pursuant to EPA for Class A common stock equal to the Commitment Amount; (3) the date on which we announce or publicly disclose a material
restatement of our financial statements for two (2) or more fiscal quarters; (4) the date a Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the
EPA) has occurred; and (5) the date we have failed to comply with the covenants and obligations contained in Section 6.21 of the EPA regarding
the Investor’s right during the Commitment Period to participate in up to 30% of any subsequent capital raising transactions by us during
the Commitment Period, on the same terms, conditions and price provided for in such financing.
Under the EPA, we will control
the timing and amount of sales of our Class A common stock to the Investor, if any. The Investor has no right to require us to sell any
shares of our Class A common stock to the Investor, but the Investor is obligated to make purchases as we direct, subject to certain conditions
set forth in the EPA. Actual sales of shares of our Class A common stock to the Investor, if any, will depend on a variety of factors
to be determined by us from time to time, including, among others, market conditions, the trading prices for the Class A common stock,
and determinations by us as to the appropriate sources of funding for us and our operations.
The EPA contains customary representations, warranties, conditions and indemnification obligations of the parties. We have the right to terminate the EPA at any time effective five trading days after providing written notice to the Investor, at no cost or penalty, provided that there are no outstanding Advance Notices, the shares of Class A common stock under which have yet to be issued, and we have paid all amounts owed to the Investor pursuant to the EPA. We are required to use commercially reasonable efforts to continuously maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement until all of the Commitment Shares and the shares of our Class A common stock to be issued from time to time under the EPA pursuant to an Advance Notice have been sold or may be sold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.
As consideration for the Investor’s
commitment to purchase shares of our Class A common stock in accordance with the EPA, we agreed to pay a commitment fee in an amount equal
to $750,000, by the issuance to the Investor of a number of shares of Class A common stock (the “Commitment Shares”) as follows:
(1) one-third of the Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the occurrence of the first closing under the EPA; (2) one-third
of the Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on the date the Investor has purchased an aggregate of $15.0 million of shares
of our Class A common stock under the EPA; and (3) the remaining one-third of the Commitment Shares are to be issued to the Investor on
the date the Investor has purchased an aggregate of $30.0 million of shares of our Class A common stock under the EPA. The number of Commitment
Shares issued to the Investor on each required date will equal $250,000 divided by the lower of (i) $10.00; and (ii) the lowest daily
VWAP (as defined in the EPA) of our Class A common stock during the five trading days immediately following the date we give the Investor
notice of our intent to sell them Class A common stock under the EPA.
In accordance with the EPA,
we are required to file a registration statement with respect to the resale of the shares of our Class A common stock issuable under the
EPA, including the Commitment Shares. The EPA requires us to file a registration statement within 30 days following the trading day after
the Direct Listing date, and to use commercially reasonable efforts to have such registration statement declared effective within 90 days
following the trading day after the Direct Listing date. We are required to use commercially reasonable efforts to continuously maintain
the effectiveness of the registration statement until all of the Commitment Shares and the shares of our Class A common stock to be issued
from time to time under the EPA pursuant to an Advance Notice have been sold or may be sold without restriction pursuant to Rule 144.
Such resale registration statement must be effective before we may begin giving Advance Notices.
Between October 9, 2025, and
November November
21, 2025, Nextelligence, a related party, majority owned by our CEO, provided aggregate funding to us totaling $1,500,000. Of
this amount,
$191,023 was remitted by Nextelligence on behalf of Celebrity Cigars, Inc. and Test Drive Live Inc. to fully satisfy their
outstanding outstanding
accounts receivable balances with us.the Company. As these entities are under common control, Nextelligence agreed to assume
the obligations of both
Celebrity Cigars, Inc. and Test Drive Live Inc. The remaining $1,308,977 was recorded as a revolving convertible
note payable to Nextelligence,
for a total of $1,308,977. The Company and Nextelligence entered into an agreement on November 21, 2025,
to place terms on this revolving
convertible note payable. The new outstanding revolving convertible note payable has an interest rate
of 12%, a maturity date of June
30, 2026, and is convertible at Nextelligence’s discretion for $8 per share of Class A common stock.
The terms specify a maximum advance amount of $5,000,000. Additionally, the agreement capitalized
all unpaid accrued interest as of November
21, 2025, for $6,575, which resulted in an “original principal balance” of $1,315,552.
Between the date of the executed agreement
and DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, wethe Company has received an additional $1,110,000.$3,573,500. As of DecemberMarch 31, 2025,2026, the total
outstanding principal is $2,425,552 $4,889,052
and the accrued interest balance is $21,144$126,778 for a total outstanding balance of $2,446,696.$5,015,830.
NoteNotes Payable – Related Party
On March 12, 2026, we entered into a premium finance agreement for a Director’s and Officer’s Insurance policy, which required a downpayment of $80,991. We received a loan from our CEO for the full $80,991 in order to pay this down payment. There were no official terms to this loan. The full principal balance was recorded as Notes payable – related party on the condensed balance sheet.
Between July 2018 and April
2018, a related party, a company owned by William A. Mobley, Jr., Public Wire, loaned us $66,380, at an interest rate of 12% per annum.
The notes representing the loan originally matured on dates ranging from April 1, 2019, to January 1, 2020. Effective June 30, 2021, we
amended the original promissory note with Public Wire and combined principal and interest from the previous notes under one new loan.
In addition, we extended the maturity date to June 30, 2024. On March 29, 2024, we entered into a Debt Conversion Agreement with Public
Wire to convert the outstanding principal and interest of the note payable at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. The total outstanding
principal of $89,289 and accrued interest of $29,425, total of $118,714, was converted into 29,679 shares of our Class B common stock.
The Class B common stock was fair market valued at $8 per share and we recognized a debt extinguishment loss of $118,714.
Revolving Convertible Note Payable –
Related Party
On July 1, 2018, we signed
a revolving convertible note agreement with Nextelligence, which is a related party that is majority owned and controlled by William A.
Mobley, Jr., which was amended and restated as of July 2, 2018, for an amount up to $1,000,000; with any borrowings on this loan being
at our complete discretion. Outstanding principal accrued interest at 12% per annum and was due and payable on July 1, 2020. In lieu of
repayment, at Nextelligence’s option, all or part of the outstanding principal and accrued interest was convertible into shares of our
Class A common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share. The loan matured on July 1, 2020, was in default and remained as an on-demand
liability of ours until June 30, 2021. On June 30, 2021, we entered into a new revolving convertible promissory note with Nextelligence
for an amount up to $2,500,000; with any borrowings on this loan being at our complete discretion. Outstanding principal accrued interest
at 12% per annum. The borrowing limit was increased to $6,000,000 pursuant to a first amendment to the note dated June 13, 2022. Pursuant
to a second amendment to the note dated July 17, 2023, the borrowing limit was increased to $10,000,000 and the maturity date extended
to June 30, 2025. In lieu of repayment, at Nextelligence’s option, all or part of the outstanding principal and accrued interest was convertible
into shares of our Class A common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.
On March 29, 2024, Nextelligence
converted the principal of $13,139,473 and accrued interest of $1,607,952, a total of $14,747,425, into 29,494,851 shares of our Class
A common stock.
On SeptemberMarch 15,12, 2016,2026, we entered
entered into an agreement with U.S.Capital Premium FinanceFinancing to provide financing in an aggregate amount of $1,967,450$143,949 for the insurance premium associated
associated with botha D&O andpolicy. WorkersThe Compensation policies. Both policiespolicy commenced SeptemberMarch 15,12, 2016,2026, and provided coverage for
the next 3612 months, expiring SeptemberMarch 15,12, 2019.2027. The
loan bears interest at a floating13.5% rate per annum equal to the greater of either (i)
4.99% or (ii) 4.99% plus the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. During the year ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, the interest rate on the loan
was 4.99%.annum. We wereare required to pay monthly principal and interest of approximately $58,957,$24,977 paid over 36
6 months, with the final payment
on OctoberSeptember 15,12, 2019.2026.
The U.S. Premium Finance agreement
dated September 15, 2016, was secured against all rights, title, and interest associated with the D&O and Workers Compensation policies.
As part of the legal costs associated with obtaining premium financing, on September 19, 2016, we agreed to pay a loan origination fee
in the amount of $98,250. The loan origination fee was recorded as a debt discount and amortized over the life on the policy, maturing
September 2019.
On April 18, 2017, we entered
into an additional agreement with U.S. Premium Finance. We received $568,935 in net proceeds from the premium financing agreement. The
loan bears interest at a floating rate per annum equal to the greater of either (i) 4.99% or (ii) 4.99% plus the Wall Street Journal Prime
Rate. During the year ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, the interest rate on the loan was 4.99%. We were required to pay monthly principal
and interest of approximately $29,705, paid over 20 months, with the final payment on December 15, 2018.
The U.S. Premium Finance agreement
dated April 18, 2017 was secured against all rights, title, and interest associated with the general liability insurance policy. As part
of the legal costs associated with obtaining premium financing, on April 18, 2017, we incurred and capitalized a loan origination fee
in the amount of $28,348. The loan origination fee was amortized over the life of the policy, maturing December 2018. As of June 30, 2022,
and 2021, there were no prepaid loan origination fees as the amount was fully amortized.
On November 13, 2019, we settled
the outstanding liability with U.S. Premium Finance, in which we agreed to pay $1,000,000 in various installments, with the last payment
due on December 5, 2022. During the year ended June 30, 2020, in accordance with the agreement, we reduced the principal on the balance
sheet and recognized a $774,009 gain on forgiveness of debt. In adherence to the conditions of the agreement, we paid $275,000 towards
the outstanding balance of the loan as of June 30, 2020. In addition, as of November 13, 2019, we had accrued approximately $162,350 in
interest, which was reduced to zero based on the settlement amount and we recognized as a gain on forgiveness of debt, of $162,350. As
of June 30, 2023, the balance due was $650,000, all of which was current. In January 2024, we paid the entire principal balance and accrued
interest to settle the outstanding liability.
On October 22, 2019, we entered
into a promissory note with an unrelated third party for the amount of $250,000, at an interest at 6% per annum. Effective June 30, 2021,
we combined all previous principal ($250,000) and interest ($25,356) related to this loan and extended the maturity date to June 30, 2024,
as per the second amendment to the agreement. On March 29, 2024, we came to an agreement with the lender to convert all of the outstanding
principal and interest on the note into shares of our Class A common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. The total principal
of $275,356 and accrued interest of $45,400, for a total of $320,076, was converted into 80,189 shares of our Class A common stock. The
Class A common stock was fair market valued at $8 per share and we recognized a debt extinguishment loss of $320,076.
Between March 2022 and June
2022, an unrelated third party loaned us $200,000, at an interest rate of 6% per annum. In August 2022, the unrelated third party loaned
us an additional $100,000. The notes matured on March 1, 2023, and were in default until a renewal and consolidating note was entered
into as of August 1, 2023, in the principal amount of $320,384. The interest rate under the renewal note is 6% per annum, and it matures
on July 31, 2024. On March 29, 2024, we came to an agreement with the lender to convert all of the outstanding principal and interest
on the note into shares of our Class A common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. The total principal of $320,384 and accrued
interest of $12,692, for a total of $333,076, was converted into 83,269 shares of our Class A common stock. The Class A common stock was
fair market valued at $8 per share and we recognized a debt extinguishment loss of $333,076.
On November 18, 2022, we entered
into a loan agreement with two unrelated parties for the aggregate amount of $200,000, at an interest rate of 6% compounded annually.
The loan matured on December 1, 2024. On March 29, 2024, we came to an agreement with the lenders to convert all of the outstanding principal
and interest on the notes into shares of our Class A common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. The total principal of $200,000
and accrued interest of $16,340, for a total of $216,340, was converted into 54,086 shares of our Class A common stock. The Class A common
stock was fair market valued at $8 per share and we recognized a debt extinguishment loss of $216,340.
Warrant Modification
Effective as of June 15, 2023,
we authorized and approved: (i) the reissuance of 38 expired warrants held by non-employees and 2 expired warrants held by an employee
(“Expired Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 7,637,962 shares of our Class A common stock, at purchase prices from $0.50
to $8.00 per share, all of which had expired without being exercised; and (ii) the modification of 31 outstanding warrants held by non-employees
and 1 warrant held by an employee (“Reissued Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 4,105,625 shares of our Class A common stock,
at purchase prices from $3.50 to $6.00 per share, that by their terms will expire if not exercised on or prior to dates ranging from February
10, 2024, to September 30, 2025. We reissued the Expired Warrants and modified the Reissued Warrants (collectively “Warrant Modification”)
by extending the expiration date to December 31, 2025, and maintaining all other terms in the original warrant agreements. All outstanding
warrants expired unexercised at the end of the day on December 31, 2025.
The value of the Warrant Modification
to purchase an aggregate of 23,487,174 shares was calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The incremental fair
value attributable to the Expired Warrants and Reissued Warrants, which was measured at the amount equal to the incremental value reflecting
in the change in fair value of the warrants before and after the Warrant Modification, was calculated at $9,848,947. The portion of the
incremental fair value related to non-employee warrants that were initially issued as part of equity financings was $2,669,175 and was
treated as a deemed dividend and is reflected as “Deemed dividend on warrant modification” in the accompanying statement of
operations. The portion of the incremental fair value related to employee warrants that were initially issued as awards was $7,179,772
and was treated as stock-based compensation and is reflected in “Compensation and benefits” in the accompanying statement of
operations. Accordingly, the Warrant Modification was recorded as an increase in additional paid in capital with a corresponding decrease
to retained earnings.
We utilized an option pricing
model to determine the fair value of our Class A common stock as of June 15, 2023. The significant inputs were as follows: volatility
of 71.1%, term of 2 years and risk-free rate of 4.55%. The valuation determined the fair value of a share of our Class A common stock
to be $1.8025 as of June 15, 2023.
The Black-Scholes-Merton option
pricing model includes the following assumptions to determine the fair value attributable immediately before and after the warrant modification
effective June 15, 2023:
For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, cash used in operating activities decreased by $1,874,238 or 19% due primarily to our decrease in net loss of $689,545, which comprised of a non-cash increase in stock-based compensation of $375,633, and a net increase in working capital of $829,922.
For the six months ended December
31, 2025, cash used in operating activities decreased by $1,430,782 or 21.5% due primarily to our decrease in net loss of $1,842,992 and
a net increase in working capital of $165,617. These were offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation of $561,872. The change in
working capital was made up mainly of an increase in accounts receivable of $271,336, decrease in prepaid assets of $100,000, increase
in deferred revenue of $84,979, and decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses – related party of $141,828.
For the sixnine months ended
March December
31, 2025,2026, cash used in investing activities decreased by $13,067$5,558 or 60%.26%. The change was attributed to a decrease in the cash used
to purchase
property and equipment.
CAST insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 1 filing (1 insider, 1 trade date, 506,250 shares, about $0). Net open-market shares: -506,250 (purchases minus sales); net value about $0.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Mobley William A Jr |
Conversion | 484,354 | — | — |
| 2026-04-17 | Mobley William A Jr |
Open-market sale | 506,250 | — | — |
Well-known investors holding CAST (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 26,048 | $116.2K | — | Sold out |