Item 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our business is subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties. An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. The information presented below supplements the risk factors
previously disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026 (our “Annual Report”) and in “Form 10 Information – Risk Factors”
in our Current Report on Form 8-K, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026 (the “Form 8-K”). In addition to the other information
set forth in this report and in our other SEC filings from time to time, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Part
I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and in “Form 10 Information – Risk Factors” in Form 8-K, as supplemented
by the information below, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our
Annual Report and Form 8-K, as supplemented by the information below, may not be the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties
not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition
and/or operating results. Except as required by the federal securities law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any risk factor,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Risks Relating to the Ownership of the Common
Stock
We may not be able to maintain the listing
of our securities on Nasdaq.
Our securities are listed on the Nasdaq Global
Market. If we violate Nasdaq listing requirements, our securities may be delisted. On May 13, 2026, we received a written notice (the
“Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying us that
we are not currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum market
value of listed securities (“MVLS”) of $50 million. According to the Notice, our MVLS had been below $50 million for 30 consecutive
business days from March 27, 2026 through May 12, 2026. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C), we have been provided with
a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until November 9, 2026, to regain compliance with the minimum MVLS requirement.
The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing
or trading of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market. If at any time during the compliance period our MVLS closes at $50 million
or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation that we have regained compliance with
the applicable requirement, and the matter will be closed.
We intend to actively monitor our MVLS and evaluate
available options to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements. However, there can be no assurance that we
will be able to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) or maintain compliance with the other continued listing requirements
of the Nasdaq Global Market.
If we fail to regain compliance with the minimum
MVLS requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, but satisfy the initial or continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq
Capital Market, Nasdaq may permit our securities to remain listed by transferring the listing of our securities from the Nasdaq Global
Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. However, there can be no assurance that we would qualify for such transfer or that Nasdaq would approve
such transfer. If our securities are delisted from Nasdaq, or if investors perceive that such delisting may occur, it could materially
impair stockholders’ ability to buy and sell our securities and could adversely affect the market price of, and the efficiency of
the trading market for, our securities. Any such delisting could also significantly impair our ability to raise capital and the value
of your investment.
We may not be able to successfully integrate
our operations following the Business Combination, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Business Combination, which was completed
on March 27, 2026, represents a significant and transformational transaction for the Company. As a result of the Business Combination,
the Company transitioned from a private company to a publicly traded company and assumed new operational, financial reporting, internal
control, compliance and governance obligations.
Following the Closing, we must integrate and continue
to operate our financial reporting systems, internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls and procedures, and compliance
processes in a manner that satisfies the requirements applicable to a public company. These integration efforts are complex, time-consuming
and costly and may divert the attention of management and key employees away from the day-to-day operation of our business.
If we are unable to effectively integrate and
maintain these systems and processes, or if such systems and controls do not operate as intended, we may experience delays in financial
reporting, increased compliance costs, material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, or failures to comply with applicable
securities laws and stock exchange requirements. Any of these outcomes could harm our reputation, subject us to regulatory scrutiny, adversely
affect investor confidence and negatively impact the trading price of our Common Stock.
In addition, the Business Combination may result
in operational challenges, including difficulties coordinating activities across the combined organization, retaining key personnel, and
achieving anticipated efficiencies. There can be no assurance that the Company will realize the expected benefits of the Business Combination
or that the combined business will perform as expected following the Closing.
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We are dependent on financing arrangements
related to the Business Combination and may require additional capital in the future, which may not be available on acceptable terms or
at all and could result in significant dilution to our stockholders.
In connection with the Business Combination, the
Company obtained financing through a PIPE, and the proceeds from such financing were an important source of liquidity during the three
months ended March 31, 2026. The Company has incurred operating losses and expects to continue to incur significant expenses as it seeks
to grow its business and operate as a public company. Our ability to continue operations and execute our business plan depends on our
ability to maintain sufficient liquidity. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed, on
acceptable terms or at all. If we are unable to obtain additional capital through equity financings, debt financings or other arrangements,
we may be required to delay, reduce or curtail our operations, product development efforts or commercialization initiatives.
Any future equity or equity-linked financings,
including issuances of Common Stock, preferred stock, warrants or other convertible securities, could result in significant dilution to
existing stockholders and may involve terms that are unfavorable to holders of our Common Stock. In addition, the perception that we may
need to raise additional capital, or that such financings may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of our Common Stock. Given
our current liquidity position and history of operating losses, investors should consider the risk that financing obtained in connection
with the Business Combination, including the PIPE financing, may not be sufficient to support our operations for the long term and that
additional capital raises may be necessary.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities
during the period covered by this report.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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