Item 1. Business
ITEM 1 – BUSINESS
Overview
FiEE, Inc. (formerly, Minim, Inc.) was founded in 1977 as a networking company and historically delivered a comprehensive WiFi/Software as a Service (“SaaS”) platform to make connected homes safe and supportive for life and work. During this period, we held the exclusive global license to design, manufacture, and sell consumer networking products under the Motorola brand until 2023. Our legacy cable and WiFi products, including cable modems, routers, and mesh networking devices, were sold in leading retailers and e-commerce channels in the United States (“U.S.”)
Building upon our history in networking and software, we are currently transforming our operations as a digital service provider focused on integrating artificial intelligence (“AI”) and data analytics into content creation, digital authentication, and brand management. Our current business model leverages a cloud-based SaaS platform designed to support clients in developing, managing, and optimizing their digital presence across global platforms, including customized graphic and posts, short videos, and editorial calendars aligned with brand goals. Additionally, we offer comprehensive software development and maintenance services, delivering custom software solutions from system design and development to deployment and post-launch maintenance. In July 2025, we formally launched customized software services. This transition represents a strategic pivot toward high-growth, emerging technology sectors, including AI, blockchain, and the Multi-Channel Network (“MCN”) ecosystem.
On November 30, 2025, we completed the acquisition of Houren-Geiju Kabushikikaisha (“HGK”), a Japanese technology company specializing in digital authentication services for art collections. HGK leverages artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to provide artwork authentication, certification, and display services to individual and corporate clients. This acquisition introduces AI image recognition and blockchain authentication technologies to our service portfolio, further bolstering our technological capabilities and optimizing our comprehensive brand management solutions for customers.
Services Overview
Our services primarily consist of three core areas: (1) digital content and MCN services, (2) software development services, and (3) digital authentication services.
1. Digital Content Services
We provide digital content management solutions and brand growth strategies primarily through three service verticals: (1) digital account management, (2) content operations and growth analytics, and (3) community engagement and creator partnerships. Since March 2025, we have delivered full-cycle services to brand clients, offering full-service account management, content production, and targeted promotion to grow followers across key platforms. These services are structured to support clients at varying stages of digital development, from initial account setup to multi-platform brand promotion.
Digital Account Management
We offer a tiered set of service plans that support clients in establishing and maintaining digital accounts on international platforms. Services range from basic setup and content scheduling to advanced account search engine optimization (“SEO”), visual branding, and content performance analysis. Our service plans include:
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Global Premium Plan : Includes setup and management of up to three accounts, advanced account SEO strategies, brand visual design, production of over 120 posts and 24 short videos annually, monthly performance reporting, influencer or content creators marketing coordination, and unlimited strategic consultations.
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Overseas Basic Plan : Includes setup of one account, quarterly SEO updates, production of 48 posts and 12 short videos annually, and competitor analysis twice a year.
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Starter Plan : Includes basic account setup, fundamental SEO support, 24 posts per quarter, and access to simplified performance analytics.
Content Operations and Analytics
We support content creation through customized graphic, text, and video production tailored to the client’s brand objectives. We also provide strategic guidance on traffic growth, including trend-based optimization and third-party influencer or content creators engagement. Monthly reporting includes performance metrics, competitor benchmarking, and actionable recommendations for content refinement.
Community Engagement
We offer daily interaction support for managed accounts, including fan engagement, comment moderation, and community management. Crisis response strategies and tailored growth support are available based on client needs.
MCN Partnerships
We operate under a centralized content ownership and monetization model in its partnerships with influencers or content creators. Under its standard agreement:
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We retain full operational control over content, monetization, and analytics.
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Influencers or creators are provided with content review windows via a proprietary software platform.
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All commercial revenue, including advertising, livestream sales, and brand collaborations, is retained by us, unless otherwise contractually negotiated.
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Intellectual property rights to produced content are held by us, with attribution to influencers or creators.
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Termination prior to the end of a contract term may require compensation related to audience development and data transfer.
2. Software Development Services
We provide customized software development services, offering clients end-to-end software solutions from system design and development to deployment and post-launch maintenance. Our software development services cover the following scope:
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Requirements Analysis and System Design : Collaborating closely with clients to understand their business needs and design corresponding software architecture.
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Customized Coding and Development : Performing software coding according to design specifications to ensure functionality meets client expectations.
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System Integration and Deployment : Integrating newly developed software with clients’ existing systems and completing deployment.
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Testing and Quality Assurance : Conducting comprehensive functional testing, performance testing, and security testing.
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Post-Launch Maintenance and Support : Providing ongoing software maintenance, updates, and technical support.
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3. Digital Authentication Services
We provide digital authentication services leveraging AI and blockchain technology for artworks. Our service offerings include:
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Micro Identification : Providing unique microscopic feature identification and tracking for artworks.
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AI Image Recognition Authentication : Utilizing AI algorithms to authenticate artworks.
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Blockchain Certification : Recording authentication results on blockchain to provide tamper-proof certification.
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Digital Passport Generation : Creating unique digital identity passports for artworks, recording their provenance, authentication history, and ownership information.
Intellectual Property
Our success and ability to compete depend in part on our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property. We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual restrictions, to establish and protect our proprietary rights. As of December 31, 2025, through our acquisitions of HGK and certain assets of Suzhou Yixuntong Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yixuntong”), we have expanded our portfolio to include eight domain names, three patents, and 23 software copyrights, primarily focused on blockchain, content identification, and enterprise management technologies. In addition, we have four patent applications under temporary protection in Hong Kong, primarily focused on edge computing, ERP systems, and AI content tracing.
Competition
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive and rapidly evolving. Our digital content and MCN services compete with global digital marketing agencies, social media management platforms, influencer or content creators marketing networks, and in-house marketing teams. Our software development services compete with multinational consulting firms, regional development agencies, and offshore engineering providers. Our digital authentication services compete with traditional art authentication firms, emerging blockchain-based certification providers, and technology-enabled provenance tracking platforms. Competition is based on factors, including technological innovation, service quality, pricing, brand recognition, platform relationships, scalability, data analytics capabilities, and the ability to deliver measurable results. Many of our competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, and marketing resources than we do.
Customers and Geographic Information
Our customers include those individuals or entities seeking to grow their online presence as influencers or content creators, software development services, or digital authentication services. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, substantially all of our revenue was generated from customers located outside the U.S.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company had one customer with an outstanding accounts receivable balance that accounted for approximately 75% of the Company’s total accounts receivable. Most of this accounts receivable was acquired through the Company’s acquisition of its Japanese subsidiary, HGK, on November 30, 2025, and accounted for approximately 1% of the Company’s revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025. Other than this customer, the Company did not have sales or outstanding accounts receivable balances that accounted for 10% or greater individually of the Company’s total revenues and accounts receivable, respectively.
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Government Regulation
Our business is subject to evolving laws and regulations in the U.S., Japan, and Hong Kong. These include data privacy laws (such as Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices, Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), and Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance), as well as emerging legal frameworks governing artificial intelligence and blockchain-based authentication services. Additionally, our MCN services are subject to the private rules and terms of service of third-party platforms. Changes in these laws or platform policies could significantly impact our operations.
Strategy
We position ourselves at the intersection of technology and creative production, offering infrastructure and strategic support to clients seeking to expand their visibility in digital markets. We leverage emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and predictive analytics to enhance content workflows and improve reach and engagement outcomes for our clients. By building long-term, meaningful relationships, we aim to help customers leverage our services to establish stronger connections in the global marketplace, driving revenue growth as our customers expand their usage and upgrade their service plans.
Our growth strategy is built upon the transition to a high-margin digital service model. While our digital content services require ongoing investment, they yield higher gross margins; meanwhile, our digital authentication services, leveraging AI and blockchain, present significant potential for high-margin scalability. As part of these strategic initiatives, we have successfully integrated blockchain technology into our digital authentication services, providing clients with tamper-proof certification and digital passport services. This advancement is aimed at enhancing the security, transparency, and efficiency of our global systems. Through the acquisition of HGK, we have introduced AI image recognition technology to our service portfolio, applying it to the digital authentication field to provide high-precision authenticity identification for artworks.
Looking forward, we will continue to pursue strategic acquisition opportunities in key sectors such as AI, hardware, and the Internet of Things (“IoT”), and gradually establish a global community of Key Opinion Leaders throughout the digital content lifecycle through the integration of our authentication technology.
Nasdaq Trading Status
Throughout 2024 and early 2025, we faced several Nasdaq compliance listing challenges regarding stockholders’ equity and corporate governance. Following an appeal of a delisting determination and a stay granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in February 2025, the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) reviewed our compliance.
On May 29, 2025, the Panel determined we had regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, including the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement. Trading of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), resumed on Nasdaq on June 2, 2025, under the symbol “FIEE.”
We are currently subject to a Nasdaq “Panel Monitor” until May 2026. Additionally, we received a public reprimand regarding a “Change of Control” violation related to transactions in February 2025, which the Panel determined was inadvertent and not materially adverse to our stockholders.
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Material Contracts
Securities Purchase Agreement
On February 18, 2025, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “February 18, 2025 SPA”) with David Lazar (“Lazar”), Cao Yu, Hu Bin, and Youxin Consulting Limited (together with Cao Yu and Hu Bin, the “Purchasers”), which was subsequently amended on May 9, 2025. Pursuant to the February 18, 2025 SPA and its amendment, Lazar, a former director and officer of the Company, sold to the Purchasers (i) 2,219,447 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share (“Series A Preferred Stock”), (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 2,800,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, subject to adjustment (the “Warrant”), and (iii) certain receivables owed by the Company to Lazar associated with the transaction (the “Lazar Receivables”). On April 10, 2025, Lazar transferred an additional 31,258 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the Purchasers (together with the previously transferred shares and the Warrant, the “Securities”). The aggregate purchase price for the Securities and the Lazar Receivables was $500,000, of which $300,000 was directed by Lazar to be paid to the Company in exchange for a convertible note. The Purchasers also paid a $3.4 million earn-out payment to Lazar for his efforts related to the Company’s successful relisting on Nasdaq. The Lazar Receivables were forgiven for the benefit of the Company, and the Warrant was amended and restated to eliminate the beneficial ownership limitations previously contained therein.
May 2025 Private Placement
On May 9, 2025, we entered into, and simultaneously closed the transactions under, Securities Purchase Agreements with Cao Yu and Hu Bin, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate of 2,439,025 shares of Common Stock—1,585,366 shares to Cao Yu for a purchase price of $2,600,000 and 853,659 shares to Hu Bin for a purchase price of $1,400,000.
Helena Purchase Agreement
On May 9, 2025, we entered into a Purchase Agreement with Helena Global Investment Opportunities I Ltd. (“Helena”). The Company has the right to sell to Helena up to $15,000,000 of Common Stock over a 36-month period ending in May 2028. The purchase price is based on 95% of the lowest volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) during the three (3) trading days following Helena’s receipt of the Common Stock shares. As consideration, we issued as a commitment fee, shares of Common Stock to Helena valued at $150,000, consisting of 71,572 Common Stock shares on May 14, 2025, and 71,572 Common Stock shares on August 11, 2025.
Lazar Warrant
On July 2, 2025, we issued a warrant to purchase 404,002 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.01 per share, subject to stockholder approval (the “July 2025 Warrant”), to Lazar. This warrant was issued as compensation for services provided by Lazar. The July 2025 Warrant was exercised on a cashless basis for 402,347 shares of Common Stock on November 12, 2025.
Lazar Convertible Note
We entered into an unsecured promissory note (the “Convertible Note”) effective February, 18, 2025, with Lazar, a stockholder holding more than 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares and a former officer and director. Under the terms of the Convertible Note, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Lazar a principal amount of $300,000, bearing interest at an annual rate of approximately 4.34%, with the full principal and interest balance due on or before December 31, 2025. Upon stockholders’ approval, the Convertible Note will automatically convert into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. On October 27, 2025, following approval of the Company’s stockholders, the Convertible Note automatically converted into 1,235,814 shares of Common Stock pursuant to its terms.
Suzhou Yixuntong Network Technology Co., Ltd. Acquisition
Following a non-binding letter of intent signed on March 25, 2025, the Company’s subsidiary, FiEE (HK) Limited, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement on June 30, 2025, with Hongyan Sun, Lin Lin, and Yixuntong. The Company acquired fixed assets and intellectual property, including patents and copyrights, for a total purchase price of $1.4 million.
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Houren-Geiju Kabushikikaisha Acquisition
On November 27, 2025, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of HGK for $500,000 and a concurrent Technology Transfer Agreement to acquire its software copyrights and patents for $3 million. The aggregate purchase price was $3.5 million and the acquisition closed on November 30, 2025.
January 2026 Private Placement
On January 30, 2026, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with certain investors to issue an aggregate of 394,476 shares of Common Stock at $5.07 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $2 million. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Human Capital
As of December 31, 2025, we had three full-time employees, engaged five independent contractors and consultants to support our functions such as investment research, technology architecture design, financial analysis, and compliance, and employed 33 dispatched workers, focusing on key functional areas, including technology, business operations, and content creation.
Our human capital management objectives are focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talent capable of driving innovation and sustaining long-term growth. We plan to utilize a comprehensive compensation approach that includes cash compensation and equity incentives to align employee interests with the long-term objectives of the Company and its stockholders. We believe our competitiveness depends significantly on our ability to successfully identify, cultivate, and manage a team with deep expertise at the intersection of technology and creative media.
Our people are our most important asset. Accordingly, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and healthy work environment with clear career development pathways. Our total compensation package is designed to remain market-competitive and includes competitive base salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off. We maintain a regular performance review process that is directly linked to compensation adjustments and career advancement opportunities.
Public Information
Our corporate website is www.fiee.com . We make available free of charge, through our website, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and proxy statements for our annual meeting of stockholders, as soon as reasonably practicable after each such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. We also routinely post these reports, recent news and announcements, financial results and other important information about our business on our website at www.fiee.com . Information contained on our website does not constitute part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report.
Persons interested in obtaining information on the Company may read and copy any materials that we file with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet website at www.sec.gov that contains our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and proxy statements for our annual meeting of stockholders, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
Also available on the Company’s website, www.fiee.com , are its Ethics Code of Conduct, Corporate Governance Guidelines, the charter of each active committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), and other materials outlining the Company’s corporate governance practices. If we amend or grant a waiver of one or more of the provisions of our Ethics Code of Conduct, we intend to satisfy the requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding the disclosure of amendments to or waivers from provisions of our Ethics Code of Conduct that apply to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, by posting the required information on our corporate website at www.fiee.com .
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ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to Our Company
Since completing our business transformation in 2025 , our new business has generated revenue and achieved profitability, but still faces risks of sustained growth and market competition.
Prior to the cessation of our legacy business, our principal assets, product offerings and business primarily consisted of providing consumer networking and intelligent software services. After the closing of the transactions under the February 18, 2025 SPA, we transitioned to becoming a digital service provider, and our current business operations focus on integrating AI and data analytics into content creation and brand management. In 2025, we completed our strategic transformation from a legacy networking hardware business to a digital service provider. As of the end of 2025, we completely ceased our legacy operations, with our current business focused on three core areas: digital content services, software development services, and digital authentication services. In 2025, we successfully launched our new business, generating service fees of $6.2 million, and achieving profitability. However, our new business is still in the early stages of development and faces risks such as intensified market competition, rising customer acquisition costs, and accelerated technological iteration. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current growth rate and profitability or that our current business model will prove to be sustainable over the long term.
Our limited operating history in our new lines of business makes it difficult to evaluate our prospects and increases the risk of investment.
We have a limited operating history in our current digital services business. Although we generated revenue and achieved profitability in 2025, our historical results in our legacy business are not indicative of our future performance. Investors should consider our prospects in light of the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets, including risks related to customer adoption, pricing models, technological change, and competitive dynamics. If our assumptions regarding market demand or our growth strategy prove incorrect, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We may fail to execute our business plan successfully .
Our stockholders may lose their investment if we fail to execute our business plan successfully. Our prospects must be considered in light of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, competition, changes in client preferences, cybersecurity risks, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and general economic conditions. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in executing our business plan. If we fail to execute our business plan successfully, our stockholders may lose their entire investment.
The Company may suffer from a lack of availability of additional funds.
We expect to have ongoing needs for working capital in order to fund operations and to continue to expand our operations. To that end, we may be required to raise additional funds through equity or debt financing. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in securing additional capital on favorable terms, if at all. If we are successful, whether the terms are favorable or unfavorable, there is a potential that we will fail to comply with the terms of such financing, which could result in severe liability for our Company. If we are unsuccessful, we may need to (a) initiate cost reductions; (b) forego business development opportunities; (c) seek extensions of time to fund liabilities; or (d) seek protection from creditors. In addition, any future sale of our equity securities would dilute our existing stockholders and could be at prices substantially below prices at which our shares currently trade. Our inability to raise capital could require us to significantly curtail or terminate our operations altogether. We may seek to increase our cash reserves through the sale of additional equity or debt securities. The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional and potentially substantial dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity. In addition, our ability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties.
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In addition, if we are unable to generate adequate cash from operations, and if we are unable to find sources of funding, it may be necessary for us to sell all or a portion of our assets, enter into a business combination, or reduce or eliminate operations. These possibilities, to the extent available, may be on terms that result in significant dilution to our stockholders or that result in our stockholders losing all of their investment in us.
Our acquisition strategy creates risks for our business.
We expect that we will pursue acquisitions of other businesses, assets or technologies to grow our business. We may fail to identify attractive acquisition candidates or we may be unable to reach acceptable terms for future acquisitions. We might not be able to raise enough cash to compete for attractive acquisition targets. If we are unable to complete acquisitions in the future, our ability to grow our business will be impaired.
We may pay for acquisitions by issuing additional shares of our Common Stock, which would dilute our stockholders, or by issuing debt, which could include terms that restrict our ability to operate our business or pursue other opportunities and subject us to meaningful debt service obligations. We may also use significant amounts of cash to complete acquisitions. To the extent that we complete acquisitions in the future, we likely will incur future depreciation and amortization expenses associated with the acquired assets. We may also record significant amounts of intangible assets, including goodwill, which could become impaired in the future. Acquisitions involve numerous other risks, including:
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difficulties integrating the operations, technologies, services and personnel of the acquired companies;
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challenges maintaining our internal standards, controls, procedures and policies;
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diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;
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over-valuation of acquired companies or assets;
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litigation resulting from activities of the acquired company, including claims from terminated employees, customers, former stockholders and other third parties;
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insufficient revenues to offset increased expenses associated with the acquisitions and unanticipated liabilities of the acquired companies;
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insufficient indemnification or security from the selling parties for legal liabilities that we may assume in connection with our acquisitions;
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entering markets in which we have no prior experience and may not succeed;
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risks associated with foreign acquisitions, such as communication and integration problems resulting from geographic dispersion and language and cultural differences, compliance with foreign laws and regulations and general economic or political conditions in other countries or regions;
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potential loss of key employees of the acquired companies; and
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impairment of relationships with clients and employees of the acquired companies or our clients and employees as a result of the integration of acquired operations and new management personnel.
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Our reliance on AI and data analytics exposes us to unique operational and ethical risks.
Our current business model focuses on integrating AI into content creation and brand management. AI technologies are complex and rapidly evolving. We may face risks related to biased algorithms, “hallucinations” in AI-generated content, or the inadvertent use of intellectual property in our training models. If our AI solutions produce inaccurate, offensive, or infringing content, our reputation could be severely damaged, and we could be subject to legal liability. Furthermore, as AI regulations emerge globally, we may incur significant costs to ensure compliance with new laws governing AI transparency and accountability.
Cybersecurity incidents or data breaches could disrupt our operations and harm our reputation.
Our business involves the collection, processing, storage, and transmission of proprietary and potentially sensitive data. We rely on internal systems and third-party service providers, including cloud-based infrastructure, to support our operations. Cybersecurity incidents, including hacking, phishing, ransomware attacks, or insider misconduct, could result in unauthorized access to, disclosure of, or loss of data. Any such incident could result in regulatory investigations, litigation, indemnity obligations, reputational damage, and significant remediation costs. In addition, increased regulatory scrutiny regarding data privacy and cybersecurity may result in additional compliance costs. A significant cybersecurity breach could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We may be unable to scale our operations successfully.
Our growth strategy will place significant demands on our management and financial, administrative and other resources. Operating results will depend substantially on the ability of our officers and key employees to manage changing business conditions and to implement and improve our financial, administrative and other resources. If we are unable to respond to and manage changing business conditions, or the scale of our operations, then the quality of our services, our ability to retain key personnel, and our business could be harmed.
Our success depends on the continued efforts of our senior management and key technical personnel
Our success depends on the continued service of our senior management, as well as the continued contributions of key technical personnel supporting our MCN operations, AI-driven content creation, and blockchain-based digital authentication. As we operate at the forefront of next-generation digital services, the demand for qualified professionals with specialized skills in these emerging fields is exceptionally high, and competition for such talent is intense. We invest significant resources in recruiting and training our employees, and the loss of one or more of our executive officers or key technical personnel could delay the development of new offerings, impair our ability to respond to technological advancements, and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are subject to stringent and evolving laws and regulations regarding data privacy and cybersecurity.
As a digital service provider focusing on data analytics and digital authentication, we collect, process, and store significant amounts of sensitive data. We are subject to various federal, state, and international laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA, regarding data privacy. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with these laws, or any security breach resulting in the unauthorized release of data, could result in significant fines, litigation, and a loss of customer trust, which would materially and adversely affect our business.
We may suffer from a lack of liquidity.
By incurring indebtedness, we subject ourselves to increased debt service obligations which could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity. This would impair our ability to hire the necessary senior and support personnel required for our business, as well as carry out our acquisition strategy and other business objectives.
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The requirements of remaining a public company may strain our resources and distract our management, which could make it difficult to manage our business.
We are required to comply with various regulatory and reporting requirements, including those required by the SEC. Complying with these reporting and other regulatory requirements is time-consuming and expensive and could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (the “ Sarbanes-Oxley Act ” ) and if we fail to continue to comply, our business could be harmed, and the price of our securities could decline.
Rules adopted by the SEC pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act require an annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting, and for certain issuers an attestation of this assessment by the issuer’s independent registered public accounting firm. The standards that must be met for management to assess the internal control over financial reporting as effective are evolving and complex, and require significant documentation, testing, and possible remediation to meet the detailed standards. We expect to incur significant expenses and to devote resources to compliance regarding Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on an ongoing basis. It is difficult for us to predict how long it will take or how costly it will be to complete the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for each year and to remediate any deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we may not be able to complete the assessment and remediation process on a timely basis. We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, as described elsewhere in this Annual Report. Although we are implementing a remediation plan, there can be no assurance that our remediation efforts will be successful. If we are unable to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which could materially adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock.
We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which resulted in our disclosure controls and procedures being ineffective as of December 31, 2025. If we fail to fully remediate this material weakness, our financial reporting could be adversely affected and investor confidence could decline.
In the course of preparing our financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, management identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting due to insufficient accounting staffing during the Company’s restructuring and new business launch. During the first half of 2025, we did not maintain a sufficient complement of personnel with an appropriate degree of knowledge and experience to fulfill internal control and financial reporting responsibilities. This resulted in reduced review capabilities and prior-period errors, which have since been corrected.
As a result of this material weakness, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025. Although we have taken steps to remediate the material weakness, including hiring additional qualified accounting personnel with SEC expertise, enhancing review and approval procedures, providing additional training, and implementing ongoing monitoring processes, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until the enhanced controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that the controls are effective.
If our remediation efforts are not successful, or if additional material weaknesses are identified in the future, we may be unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective. This could result in additional errors in our financial statements, future restatements, delays in required filings, regulatory scrutiny, loss of investor confidence, and a decline in the market price of our Common Stock.
Our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025, and if we are unable to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures in the future, investors may lose confidence in our reported financial information.
As disclosed in this Annual Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2025 due to the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described above. Although we are actively implementing remediation measures, there can be no assurance that these efforts will be successful or that additional deficiencies will not be identified.
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Effective disclosure controls and procedures are necessary to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods. Any failure to maintain effective disclosure controls could result in late filings, inaccurate reporting, regulatory action, or harm to our reputation, which could materially adversely affect our business and the market price of our Common Stock.
Changes in U.S. laws and regulations related to companies with connections to Hong Kong or the PRC could limit our ability to maintain our Nasdaq listing or access U.S. capital markets.
U.S. regulatory authorities, including the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), have adopted rules that increase disclosure requirements and regulatory scrutiny of U.S.-listed companies with operations or affiliations in Hong Kong or the PRC. Although we are currently compliant with applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and U.S. securities laws, future legislative or regulatory actions—such as expanded audit inspection requirements, data security reviews, or restrictions under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act—could impose additional compliance burdens or create uncertainty regarding our continued eligibility to list our securities on a U.S. exchange.
If U.S. regulators are unable to inspect or investigate our auditors or operations to their satisfaction, or if future rules impose additional restrictions on companies with international ties, our Common Stock could be subject to trading prohibitions or delisting, which would materially and adversely affect investors.
Economic instability, inflation, global conflicts, or public health crises could adversely affect our business.
Global economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, armed conflicts, trade disputes, and public health emergencies could negatively impact customer spending, capital markets activity, and overall business confidence. These macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions may reduce demand for our services, increase our operating costs, disrupt supply chains or third-party service providers, and limit our access to financing. Any prolonged downturn in global or regional economic conditions could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow may be adversely affected by changing economic conditions, including interest rates and inflation, and other factors beyond our control.
In recent years, the global economic market has experienced cyclical or episodic downturns, and worldwide economic conditions remain uncertain and volatile, as a result of current geopolitical conditions including conflicts in the Middle East, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War and geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan, instability in the U.S. and global banking systems, a high inflation environment, the imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers and the risk of retaliatory actions or prolonged trade conflict, the downgrading of the U.S.’s credit rating and the possibility of an economic slowdown. A decline in economic conditions, such as a recession, an economic downturn, and/or inflationary conditions in our markets, can adversely and negatively impact our customers and potential customers in a manner that could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.
Our operations could be adversely impacted by civil unrest, acts of war or terrorism, other criminal activities, infectious disease outbreaks or other unexpected events, including natural disasters, outside our control.
Our operations are always subject to adverse impacts resulting from civil unrest, acts of war, hostilities or acts of terrorism or other criminal activities. Such events may result in a temporary decline in the number of customers who seek our services or in our employees’ ability to perform their job duties. In addition, such events may temporarily interrupt our ability to provide our services. The occurrence of any such event and/or a disruption of our operations as a result may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.
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Risks Related to Our Common Stock
We have previously failed to comply with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, and as a result, our C ommon S tock was suspended from trading on Nasdaq. Although we have resolved these issues and resumed trading, we may face delisting risks in the future, which has had and will continue to have a material effect on us and our stockholders.
We previously faced Nasdaq delisting risk but have resolved all deficiencies and resumed trading. From June 2024 to May 2025, we faced the risk of delisting from Nasdaq. In April 2025, we appointed independent directors and established board committees, resolving governance deficiencies. On May 29, 2025, the Panel determined that the Company is in compliance with listing rules, and our Common Stock resumed trading on Nasdaq on June 2, 2025, under the symbol “FIEE.” As of December 31, 2025, we have satisfied all applicable Nasdaq continued listing requirements.
However, a Nasdaq “Panel Monitor” has been implemented under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(A) for a period of one year from May 29, 2025, which will expire on May 29, 2026. During this period, if the Company becomes deficient with respect to any Nasdaq continued listing requirement, it will not have the opportunity to submit a compliance plan and may face delisting proceedings. There can be no assurance that we will be able to continuously satisfy all Nasdaq listing requirements in the future. If our Common Stock were to be delisted, the liquidity and market price of our securities could be materially adversely affected, and investors may find it more difficult to buy or sell our Common Stock.
A large portion of our C ommon S tock is controlled by a small number of stockholders .
A large portion of our Common Stock is held by a small number of stockholders, including shares held by Youxin Consulting Limited, a Hong Kong company wholly controlled by our Chief Executive Officer, Li Wai Chung, and shares held by our Chief Financial Officer, Cao Yu, Hu Bin, one of the three purchasers under the Purchase Agreement, and Elements Corporate Services Limited. As a result, these stockholders are able to influence the outcome of stockholder votes on various matters, including the election of directors and extraordinary corporate transactions including business combinations.
Furthermore, any additional equity financing or purchases of additional shares of our Common Stock from these stockholders may further reduce the public float and liquidity of our Common Stock which can in turn affect the market price of our Common Stock.
The interests of our large stockholders may differ from or conflict with the interests of our other stockholders. In addition, our large stockholders are not subject to any contractual restrictions on their ability to acquire additional shares of our Common Stock. This concentration of stock ownership may adversely affect the trading price for our Common Stock to the extent that investors perceive disadvantages in significant ownership of or control over the affairs of the Company.
The sale of the additional shares of C ommon S tock could cause dilution as well as the value of our C ommon S tock to decline.
The sale of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock, or anticipation of such sales, could make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and at a price that we might otherwise wish. Further, if we do sell or issue more Common Stock, any investors’ investment in us will be diluted. Dilution is the difference between what you pay for your stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after the additional shares are sold by us. If dilution occurs, any investment in our c Common Stock could seriously decline in value.
Our C ommon S tock price may decrease due to factors beyond our control.
The stock market from time to time has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations, which have particularly affected the market prices for early-stage companies and which often have been unrelated to the operating performance of the companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our stock if a trading market for our stock ever develops. If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of their stock in the public market, the price of our stock could fall. These sales also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity, or equity-related securities, in the future at a price we deem appropriate.
The market price of our stock may also fluctuate significantly in response to, but not limited, to the following factors, most of which are beyond our control:
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variations in our quarterly operating results,
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changes in general economic conditions,
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changes in market valuations of similar companies,
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announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint ventures, or capital commitments; and
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poor reviews from equity research analysts.
Any such fluctuations may adversely affect the market price or value of our Common Stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. As a result, stockholders may be unable to sell their shares, or may be forced to sell them at a loss.
Our C ommon S tock is subject to the application of the “ penny stock ” rules which could adversely affect the market price of our C ommon S tock and increase transaction costs to sell those shares.
The SEC has adopted Rule 3a51-1 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, Rule 15g-9 requires:
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that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, and
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the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
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obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person, and
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make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and that the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
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sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination and
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states that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our Common Stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
The market price for our C ommon S tock is particularly volatile which could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. You may be unable to sell your C ommon S tock at or above your purchase price, or at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.
The market for our Common Stock is characterized by significant price volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than that of a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-averse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer. Many of these factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our Common Stock regardless of our operating performance. We cannot make any predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our Common Stock will be at any time, or as to what effect the sale of shares or the availability of Common Stock for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price.
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Because we will likely issue additional shares of our C ommon S tock, investment in the C ompany could be subject to substantial dilution.
Investors’ interests in the Company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share when we issue additional shares. We are authorized to issue 60,000,000 shares of Common Stock. We anticipate that a substantial portion of our future funding, if any, will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our Common Stock. If we sell or issue more Common Stock, any investors’ investment in the Company will be diluted. Dilution is the difference between what you pay for your stock and the net tangible book value per share immediately after the additional shares are sold by us. If dilution occurs, any investment in the Company’s Common Stock could seriously decline in value.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“ FINRA ”) sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted FINRA Rule 2111 that requires a broker-dealer to have reasonable grounds for believing that an investment is suitable for a customer before recommending the investment. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our Common Stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our stock and do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that we will retain all of our future earnings for use in the development of our business and for general corporate purposes. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board.
If we are unable to comply with the financial reporting requirements mandated by the SEC’s regulations, investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting and the price of our C ommon S tock, if a market ever does develop for it, could decline.
If we fail to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, our ability to produce timely, accurate and reliable periodic financial statements could be impaired. If we do not maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy of our periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act. Additionally, our ability to obtain additional financing could be impaired and a lack of investor confidence in the reliability and accuracy of our public reporting could cause our stock price to decline.
We are a “smaller reporting company” and the reduced reporting requirements applicable to smaller reporting companies may make our C ommon S tock less attractive to investors.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined in the Exchange Act. We may take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to smaller reporting companies and will be able to take advantage of these scaled disclosures for so long as our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $250.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or our annual revenue is less than $100.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and our voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700.0 million measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter.
We cannot predict whether investors will find our Common Stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our Common Stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our Common Stock and our stock price may be more volatile or decline.
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ITEM 1B. – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. – CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
We have developed and are continuing to refine our processes for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. These processes are integrated into our overall enterprise risk management framework. Our approach to cybersecurity risk management includes:
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Identification & Assessment : We utilize external tools to monitor our information systems and perform periodic vulnerability assessments.
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Third-Party Risk : We conduct security reviews of material third-party service providers who have access to our sensitive data or critical systems.
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Integration : Cybersecurity risks are evaluated alongside other operational and financial risks during our annual risk assessment process led by management.
As of December 31, 2025, we are not aware of any risks from cybersecurity threats, including previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.
Governance Board Oversight
Our Board has primary responsibility for the oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats. The Board receives annual reports from management regarding our cybersecurity posture, potential threats, and any incidents that may have occurred.
Management’s Role
Management is responsible for the day-to-day assessment and management of cybersecurity risks.
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Our cybersecurity efforts are led by our Chief Technology Officer, who has 10 years of experience in Information Technology.
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Management has established processes to monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, including regular software patch updates, system access rights management, log monitoring and data backup and employee information security training.
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Significant cybersecurity matters are escalated to the Board of Directors as necessary.
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