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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 2025

 

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BT BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Wyoming

 

000-56113

 

91-1495764

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

10501 Wayzata Blvd South, Suite 102,

Minnetonka, MN

 

55305

 (Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (307) 274-3055

 

 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock

 

BTBD

 

Nasdaq Capital Market

Warrants

 

BTBDW

 

Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

As previously reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025, BT Brands, Inc. ( “BT Brands”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) among BT Brands, Aero Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), and Aero Velocity Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Aero Velocity”, “Aero” or the “Company”). The Merger Agreement contemplates that prior to closing of the transactions contemplated thereby, BT Brands shall complete a restructuring pursuant to which it will form a wholly-owned Wyoming subsidiary (“BT Group”), to which it will transfer all of its assets and liabilities. It is then contemplated that BT Brands will distribute the shares of BT Group held by it to BT Brands' common stockholders (the “Spin-Off”). It is contemplated that in connection with the Spin-Off, BT Group would pursue a listing for its common stock. If deemed required under the Warrant Agreement governing BT Brands’ outstanding public warrants, the exercise price of such warrants will be adjusted to reflect the value of the distribution of BT Group to BT Brands’ common stockholders.

 

BT Brands is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to provide the following:

 

 

·

A narrative discussion relating to the business of Aero as set both below;

 

 

 

 

·

Audited abbreviated financial statements of Aero as of June 5, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the periods ended June 5, 2024 and the six months ended December 31, 2023 attached as Exhibit 99.1;

 

 

 

 

·

Audited financial statements of Aero as of December 31, 2024 and for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2;

 

 

 

 

·

The historical unaudited financial statements of Aero Velocity, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and the related notes thereto attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.

 

 

 

 

·

Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of BT Brands and Aero and accompanying notes thereto presenting the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2025 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4;

 

 

 

 

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The consent of Boulay PLLP, independent registered public accounting firm of BT Brands, to the incorporation by reference into BT Brands registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-333-283830) (the “Registration Statement”) of its report dated March 31, 2025 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of BT Brands, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2024;

 

 

 

 

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The consent of Barton CPA PLLC, independent registered public accounting firm of Aero, to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statement of its report dated August 27, 2025 with respect to Aero’s abbreviated financial statements which comprise the statements of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of June 5, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related statements of revenues and direct expenses for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024 and for the six months ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes to the abbreviated financial statements and Aero’s financial statements which are comprised of a balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 and the related statement of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the year then ended and the related notes; and

 

 

 

 

·

An updated corporate investor deck of Aero attached hereto as Exhibit 99.5.

  

Description of the Business of Aero

 

Aero Velocity delivers drone-based services, technologies, and manufacturing solutions that address critical needs worldwide across multiple industries, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, oil and gas, and environmental management. Through organic growth, innovation and targeted bolt-on acquisitions, Aero Velocity seeks to position itself at the forefront of the rapidly evolving drone industry. Aero is committed to being a multi-faceted leader at the intersection of drone-powered services and asset intelligence, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Aero’s guiding vision — Propelling Progress — reflects its dedication to advancing the industry while supporting the success of its clients.

 

Aero Velocity operates as a fully integrated drone and drone services company, combining direct service delivery with in-house technology development and manufacturing. Aero’s approach allows it to rapidly design, deploy and scale solutions that meet the needs of both high-volume commercial operations and specialized government projects.

 

The Company maintains internal capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) operations, systems integration, sensor deployment, and data analytics. Aero also partners with leading suppliers in the U.S. and allied countries to ensure security, performance, and compliance with domestic manufacturing standards.

 

Aero’s operations integrate flight services, proprietary technology, and advanced manufacturing to provide comprehensive solutions in commercial and government markets. The Company’s diversified Drone-as-a-Service (“DaaS”) portfolio, consisting of five business units — CleanSweep,  TankVision, TerraVision, SiteSnap and HeatScope — address specialized needs including exterior asset cleaning, internal tank inspections, land mapping and multispectral analytics, 3D modeling/digital twinning and artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered asset management, and thermal imaging for energy efficiency and safety. Aero Velocity’s businesses position the Company as both a service provider and a technology innovator, with capabilities spanning government contracting, commercial infrastructure solutions, and contract manufacturing/engineering.

 

Company DaaS Solutions

 

Aero Velocity currently generates revenue primarily from offering DaaS solutions for government and civilian agencies.

 

Aero Velocity’s DaaS solutions are currently organized into five business segments:

 

 

·

CleanSweep – Drone-based exterior cleaning for building facades, windows, and other assets, improving safety, reducing costs, and minimizing downtime for high-rise and mid-rise structures.

 

 
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TankVision – Internal tank inspection services utilizing drone-based imaging and sensor packages to eliminate confined-space entry risks and deliver actionable asset condition data.

 

 

 

 

·

TerraVision – LiDAR capture, multispectral imaging, and AI-powered data science to support disaster management, agriculture, forestry, and environmental protection applications.

 

 

 

 

·

SiteSnap – 3D modeling, digital twin creation, and AI-powered monitoring of critical infrastructure for lifecycle asset management and predictive maintenance.

 

 

 

 

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HeatScope– Thermal imaging and analytics to identify energy loss, detect faults, and improve safety in industrial and commercial operations.

   

In addition to these business lines, Aero Velocity engages in and is pursuing additional opportunities in contract manufacturing and engineering services for unmanned aerial systems and related technologies.

 

Contract Drone Manufacturing/Maintenance

 

Aero Velocity is currently negotiating with several U.S. and non-U.S. based drone original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) regarding establishing contract manufacturing/assembly partnerships whereby Aero would serve as the U.S.-based builder of these drones. Although not assured, Aero Velocity believes it could reach agreements for this business as early as the end of 2025. Aero further believes it is well-positioned to enter the drone manufacturing business, given its long history of drone design, manufacturing, and maintenance capabilities, and its built-for-purpose drone assembly line. In addition, the recent executive “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” from Washington is putting increased emphasis on U.S.-based UAS manufacturing and has resulted in heightened interest from potential partners. Further, Aero’s operations, which are centrally located in Ohio, position it favorably from a distribution standpoint.

 

Markets and Customers

 

Aero Velocity serves a diverse array of industries, with a particular emphasis on the federal/defense and commercial sectors. Aero’s clients include federal and local governmental agencies, including the military, enterprises, and operators in:

 

 

·

Government & Defense – Federal contracting for inspection, mapping, and tactical support missions.

 

 

 

 

·

Infrastructure & Utilities – Powerline, pipeline, bridge, and critical infrastructure inspection and management.

 

 

 

 

·

Agriculture & Forestry – Precision agriculture, crop health monitoring, and forestry management using advanced aerial imaging.

 

 

 

 

·

Oil & Gas – Inspection of assets, leak detection, and safety compliance monitoring.

 

 

 

 

·

Commercial & Industrial – Asset cleaning, facility optimization, and operational risk reduction.

   

Competitive Strengths

 

Aero Velocity believes its competitive advantages include:

 

 

·

Diversified Capabilities Across Five Businesses – A service suite that addresses multiple market needs from cleaning and inspections to mapping and analytics.

 

 

 

 

·

Hybrid Business Model – Combining service delivery, technology innovation, and manufacturing under one brand.

 

 

 

 

·

Made-in-USA Commitment – Domestic manufacturing and sourcing for security, quality, and compliance with U.S. regulations.

 

 

 

 

·

Government Contracting Experience – A history of successful federal contract fulfillment and established relationships and compliance processes to serve federal agencies and defense clients.

 

 

 

 

·

Scalable Growth Strategy – Active pursuit of acquisitions to expand capacity, enter new markets, and enhance technological leadership.

  

 
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Government Regulation

 

Aero Velocity is subject to industry-specific regulations governing the operation of UAS. In the United States, its activities are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), which oversees the use of the U.S. National Airspace System (“NAS”) for all air vehicles, including small UAS (“sUAS”).

 

In August 2016, the FAA’s final rules for the routine commercial use of certain small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) weighing less than 55 pounds became effective. These rules establish safety and operational requirements for non-recreational flight, generally mandating visual line-of-sight operations during daylight hours or during twilight with anti-collision lighting, and imposing restrictions on altitude, airspeed, and proximity to persons not directly involved in the operation. The regulations also require aircraft registration, operator certification, marking requirements, and adherence to operational limitations, including prohibitions on flights over unprotected individuals absent specific authorization.

 

Aero Velocity operates under FAA Part 107 regulations employing a team of certified remote pilots who comply with all applicable operational requirements. For missions requiring Operations Over People (“OOP”), Over Moving Vehicles, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, or at night, the Company either obtains the necessary FAA waivers or deploys aircraft that are compliant with the applicable FAA operational categories. Aero Velocity’s fleet includes aircraft that are compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act, ensuring eligibility for federal procurement and adherence to U.S. national security requirements.

 

In April 2021, the FAA’s final rule for Remote Identification (“Remote ID”) of UAS became effective, alongside updated provisions for operations of sUAS over people. These rules permit certain categories of routine operations over people, moving vehicles, and at night, provided that the aircraft and operation meet specified technical and safety standards. Aero Velocity ensures that all deployed aircraft and flight operations are Remote ID compliant in accordance with applicable FAA deadlines.

 

In addition to U.S. regulations, Aero’s international operations are subject to the aviation laws and regulatory requirements of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. Such laws may, in some cases, be more stringent than U.S. regulations, particularly with respect to airspace access, equipment certification, and operational approvals. Aero Velocity maintains compliance through active regulatory monitoring, operator training, and fleet configuration tailored to the specific requirements of each jurisdiction.

 

Research and Development

 

Aero Velocity has historically devoted significant resources to the design and development of UAS for manufacturing and deployment in both commercial and defense markets. Aero continues to invest in advancing its platforms, with a particular emphasis on incorporating AI and machine learning technologies to enhance mission execution, data analysis, and operational efficiency.

 

Current research and development initiatives include the application of machine learning algorithms within inspection and monitoring workflows, the development of automated fault detection and predictive maintenance capabilities, as well as advancements in imaging technologies and flight performance. The Company is also creating AI- and machine learning–based analytical solutions for use by its Data Science and Engineering teams, enabling faster, more accurate interpretation of aerial data and improved decision-making for customers. These efforts are intended to maintain Aero Velocity’s competitive position, expand its technical capabilities, and address the evolving requirements of its government and commercial client base.

 

Intellectual Property

 

Aero Velocity invests in the protection and development of its intellectual property portfolio, including proprietary processes, designs, and trade secrets related to unmanned aerial systems, data analytics, and drone-powered service delivery. Aero maintains confidentiality agreements with employees, partners, and clients to safeguard its competitive position. 

 

 
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Aero Velocity maintains access to and benefits from a portfolio of patents, trademarks, software, and other intellectual property assets originating from its predecessor operations and technology partnerships. This intellectual property supports the Company’s service lines, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens competitive positioning in both commercial and federal markets.

 

Patents –The Company’s portfolio includes U.S. and international patents providing protection for key innovations in unmanned aerial systems. These protections extend across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Mexico, with several applications pending. Core patent families include:

 

 

·

Flying Vehicle Systems and Methods – These patents cover aerodynamic designs, propulsion systems, navigation architectures, and operational control methods for UAVs, supporting safe, efficient, and reliable flight performance.

 

 

 

 

·

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Delivery Systems –These patents protect systems and methods for autonomous and semi-autonomous payload delivery, including vehicle-to-drone transfer mechanisms, secure payload housing, navigation protocols for last-mile delivery, and integrated control logic for mission execution.

 

 

 

 

·

Automated Multi-Copter UAS/UAV Dispatch from Vehicle –These patents cover apparatus, systems, and methods for launching and recovering multi-copter drones from ground vehicles, enabling mobile deployment, mission readiness, and coordinated fleet operations.

   

The Company believes that its patents, together with ongoing development activities, reinforce Aero Velocity’s competitive position in both commercial and defense markets by protecting mission-critical technologies in UAV design, payload handling, and operational integration.

 

Trademarks – Aero Velocity’s registered trademarks include HORSEFLY®, covering civilian drones and package delivery systems; SQUADRON™, which applies to UAV mission management software and mobile applications; and Liberty Drones™, covering drone-based exterior cleaning and related aerial asset services. The Company also utilizes unregistered brand identifiers and imagery tied to its historical Workhorse Aero branding.

 

Domain Names – The Company controls relevant domain names supporting brand presence and market visibility, including workhorsedrones.com, workhorseuav.com, libertybelldrones.com, daaset.com, tankvzn.com, and droneservicesonline.com.

 

Software Assets – Proprietary software includes the MetronAir / Squadron software suite for UAV mission planning, control, video streaming, and route optimization; DaaS operational tools for data processing and system monitoring; and the Falcon Delivery System UAV control application, deployed on Skynode companion computers.

 

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

 

Aero Velocity maintains policies and procedures to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. The Company is committed to operating in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and industry best practices, and to continuously improving its HSE performance.

 

Aero Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

 

Human Capital Resources

 

As of October 1, 2025, Aero employed 17 full-time employees, two part-time employees, and seven full-time “inside” contract personnel. The Company believes its employees are among its most valued assets and are the driving force behind success. For this reason, Aero aspires to be an employer of choice, recognized for cultivating a positive and welcoming work environment, fostering personal and professional growth, and providing a safe work environment.

 

In addition to its team members, Aero utilizes an extensive and valued network of “outside” contractors and strategic partners numbering in the hundreds of professionals. Each contractor and partner is held to the same high standards as the Company’s employees and is thoroughly vetted and insured. This extended workforce enables Aero Velocity to deliver projects at scale, expand its operational reach, and maintain flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of its government and commercial clients.

 

 
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To support these objectives, Aero’s human resources programs are designed to develop talent to prepare individuals for critical roles and leadership positions for the future; reward and support employees through competitive pay, benefits, and perquisite programs; enhance the Company’s culture through initiatives aimed at making the workplace more engaging; acquire talent and facilitate internal talent mobility to create a high-performing workforce; engage employees as brand ambassadors of the Company’s products; and continually invest in technology, tools, and resources to enable employees to perform at the highest level.

 

Company History

 

Aero Velocity was formed as a result of the purchase of drone business assets from Workhorse Group, Inc. (“Workhorse”) in June 2024. Prior to the sale of assets to Aero, Workhorse operated the business for nearly a decade as Workhorse Aero, designing, developing and manufacturing delivery drones for various customers in the package delivery business. Aero completed the asset purchase from Workhorse on June 6, 2024. In 2025, Aero Velocity acquired Liberty Drones, a pioneering provider of drone-based exterior cleaning services.

 

Aero Corporate Headquarters

 

Aero’s principal executive offices are located at 3600 Park 42 Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. Its telephone number is 513-224-4439, and its website address is www.aerovelocity.com.  The information that is contained in, or that can be accessed through, the Company’s website is not incorporated into this report. Aero’s website address is provided solely for reference purposes.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continues,” “target,” “outlook” and similar terms and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Aero’s industry and market sizes, future opportunities for Aero, Aero’s estimated future results and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including the implied enterprise value, the expected transaction and ownership structure and the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Aero’s management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations due to various risks and uncertainties including, without limitation: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner, or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including, without limitation, the receipt of shareholder approvals; (iii) unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the proposed transaction; (iv) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on the plans, business relationships, operating results and operations; (v) potential difficulties retaining employees, suppliers and customers as a result of the announcement and pendency of the proposed transaction; (vi) the response of employees, suppliers and customers to the announcement of the proposed transaction; (vii) risks related to diverting management’s attention from Aero’s ongoing business operations; and (viii) legal proceedings, including those that may be instituted against Aero, its board of directors, its executive officers or others following the announcement of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements regarding Aero reflect management of Aero’s good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations but are not guarantees of future performance or events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as may be required by law.

 

 
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

      

Exhibit No.

Description

23.1

 

Consent of Boulay PLLP

 

 

 

23.2

Consent of Barton CPA PLLC 

 

99.1

 

Audited abbreviated financial statements of Aero Velocity, Inc., a former business of Workhorse Group, Inc., including the statements of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of June 5, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related statements of revenues and direct expenses for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024 and for the six months ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes to the abbreviated financial statements

 

 

 

99.2

 

Audited balance sheet of Aero Velocity, Inc. as of December 31, 2024 and the related statements of operations, stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the period then ended,

 

 

 

99.3

 

The historical unaudited financial statements of Aero Velocity, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and the related notes thereto.

 

 

 

99.4

 

Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements of BT Brands, Inc. and Aero Velocity Inc. and notes thereto present the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2025 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

 

 

99.5

Aero Velocity Inc. Corporate Investor Deck as of November 24, 2025.

 

 

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit)

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

BT BRANDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: December 1, 2025

By:  

/s/ Gary Copperud

 

 

 

Gary Copperud

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 
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EXHIBIT 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of BT Brands, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2025, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of BT Brands, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2024. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.

 

/s/ Boulay PLLP

 

Minneapolis, Minnesota

December 1, 2025

 

EXHIBIT 23.2

 

Certified Public Accountants and Advisors

A PCAOB Registered Firm

713-489-5635   bartoncpafirm.com  Cypress, Texas

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We consent to the use, in this Registration Statement on Form S-3, of our report dated August 27, 2025, with respect to our audit of the financial statements of Aero Velocity, Inc. as of December 31, 2024 and to our report dated August 27, 2025, with respect to our audits of the abbreviated financial statements for the period from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 as well as for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.

 

Very truly yours,

 

Cypress, Texas

December 1, 2025

EXHIBIT 99.1 

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

 

ABBREVIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of June 5, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the Period from January 1, 2024 and Ended June 5, 2024 and for the

Six Months Ended December 31, 2023

 

With Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

ABBREVIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Period Ended June 5, 2024 and the Six Months Ended December 31, 2023

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

2

 

Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

 

3

 

Statement of Revenues and Direct Expenses

 

4

 

Notes to the Abbreviated Financial Statements

 

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Certified Public Accountants and Advisors

A PCAOB Registered Firm

713-489-5635  bartoncpafirm.com Cypress, Texas

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Members of Management of Aero Velocity, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the abbreviated financial statements of Aero Velocity, Inc, (the “Company”) a former business of Workhorse Group, Inc., which comprise the statements of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of June 5, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related statements of revenues and direct expenses for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024 and for the six months ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes to the abbreviated financial statements (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and June 5, 2024, and its revenues and direct expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2023 and the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Emphasis of Matter

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the financial statements have been prepared for the purposes of complying with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are not intended to be a complete presentation of the Business’ assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and cash flows. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2024.

   

   

Cypress, Texas

August 27 2025

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

STATEMENT OF ASSETS ACQUIRED AND LIABILITIES ASSUMED

 

(in thousands)

 

As of June 5, 2024

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

Assets

 

Property and equipment, net

 

$ 199

 

 

$ 232

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

199

 

 

 

232

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

 

$ 199

 

 

$ 232

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these abbreviated financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND DIRECT EXPENSES

  

(in thousands)

 

Period from January 1,

2024 to June 5, 2024

 

 

Six Months Ended

December 31, 2023

 

Revenue:

 

Service

 

$ 828

 

 

$ 239

 

Product

 

 

-

 

 

 

201

 

Total Revenue

 

 

828

 

 

 

440

 

Direct expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

33

 

 

 

40

 

General and administrative

 

 

479

 

 

 

787

 

Total direct expenses

 

 

512

 

 

 

827

 

Shortfall of revenues over direct expenses

 

$ 316

 

 

$ (387 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these abbreviated financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Description of the Transaction

 

On June 6, 2024, the Aero Velocity, Inc. (“Aero” or “the Company”) entered into an agreement with Workhorse Group, Inc. (“Workhorse”) to purchase the assets of their drone business in exchange for 50% of operating cash flow for the first 12 months following the agreement. No cash was exchanged at the time of the agreement. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations because the acquired assets met the definition of a business, which includes inputs, processes, and outputs capable of generating revenue.

 

Under this agreement, Aero is obligated to pay Workhorse 50% of Aero's operating cash flow for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. The payment is contingent upon the operating cash flow (defined as “revenue paid in cash minus operating expenses paid in cash” per the agreement) generated during this period and will be due in 2025 pending agreement of the calculation of operating cash flows between Aero. The Company has assessed this obligation and recognizes the potential financial impact in accordance with applicable accounting standards. At the date of the acquisition, the estimated fair value of the contingent liability was $0 as the projected operating cash flow is expected to be negative. The liability will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes recognized in earnings.

 

Description of the Business

 

The Company is a leading provider of advanced drone services, specializing in lidar and multispectral data acquisition for diverse industries. The Company serves as a trusted partner to its customers, leveraging its expertise in cutting- edge data capture and drone technology solutions developed through collaborations with industry innovators. Aero also provides comprehensive drone maintenance, repair, warranty, and fleet support services, drawing on over 10 years of experience in drone maintenance and manufacturing. The Company actively seeks industry partners to enhance service offerings and expand market reach, while also supporting drone fleet operators through tailored maintenance and operational services.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

A summary of the company’s significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying abbreviated financial statements follows:

 

Basis of Presentation The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP). The Statements of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed and Statements of Revenues and Direct Expenses are prepared for the sole purpose of complying with the rules and regulations of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are not intended to be a complete presentation of the Company’s assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

 

The financial statements have been prepared in an abbreviated format as prior to the divestiture the business was treated as a product line of Workhorse and did not rise to the level of a reportable segment. Under US SEC Regulation S-X 3-05(e), the financial statements of an acquisition of net assets that constitutes a business can be prepared and audited as abbreviated financial statements if the business meets certain qualifying conditions as follows:

 

 

·

The total assets and total revenues (both after intercompany eliminations) of the acquired or to be acquired business constitute 20 percent or less of such corresponding amounts of the seller and its subsidiaries consolidated as of and for the most recently completed fiscal year.

 

·

Separate financial statements for the business have not previously been prepared;

 

·

The acquired business was not a separate entity, subsidiary, operating segment (as defined in U.S. GAAP) or division during the periods for which the acquired business financial statements would be required; and

 

·

The seller has not maintained the distinct and separate accounts necessary to present financial statements that, absent this paragraph , would satisfy the requirements of this section and it is impracticable to prepare such financial statements.

 

 
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The Company meets these qualifying conditions and as a result, it is impracticable to prepare full financial statements as required by Regulation S-X. These abbreviated financial statements may not be indicative of what they would have been had the Company been an independent stand-alone entity, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results of the Company’s operations going forward due to the omission of various operating expenses. The Statements of Revenues and Direct Expenses do not include cost of revenues, corporate overhead expense, and interest expense for debt that is not assumed by the new Company given that financial statements of the Company under Workhorse including this information were not available and to include such costs would involve making assumptions. The Company has presented only payroll-related general and administrative expenses due to the unavailability of complete information required to allocate and present other components of general and administrative costs. These financial statements are not intended to present a full depiction of general and administrative expenses under U.S. GAAP and should be read with that limitation in mind.

 

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the (i) estimates of future costs to complete customer contracts recognized over time, (ii) fair value of assets acquired, and (iii) fair value of contingent consideration related to the acquisition. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Revenue The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The determination of the timing of revenue recognition and the measurement of the transaction price involves judgments and estimates that may impact the amounts reported.

 

The Company recognizes revenue based on a five-step model when all of the following criteria have been met: (i) a contract with a customer exists, (ii) performance obligations have been identified, (iii) the price to the customer has been determined, (iv) the price to the customer has been allocated to the performance obligations, and (v) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

The performance obligations under service agreements generally are satisfied over time as the service is provided. Revenue under these contracts is recognized over time using an input measure of progress (typically based on acres scanned to date.)

 

Performance obligations for product sales are typically satisfied at a point in time. This occurs when control of the products is transferred to the customer, which generally is when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

 

Taxes Collected from Customers - In the course of doing business, the company collects taxes from customers, including but not limited to sales taxes. It is the company’s policy to record these taxes on a net basis in the statement of operations; therefore, the company does not include the taxes collected as a component of revenues.

 

Cost of Revenue – Cost of revenue primarily include direct and indirect materials, manufacturing overhead, and shipping and logistics costs.

 

General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses generally consist of payroll -related costs due to the unavailability of complete information required to allocate and present other components of general and administrative expenses.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk – The Company has a limited number of customers. For the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024, two customers accounted for approximately 89% of total revenues, with individual customer concentrations of 46% and 43%, respectively. For the six months ended December 31, 2023, two customers accounted for approximately 86% of total revenues, with individual customer concentrations of 53% and 33%, respectively.

 

Commitments and ContingenciesFrom time to time, the Company may be subject to litigation and other claims in the normal course of business. As of June 5, 2024, the Company was not subject to any material commitments or contingencies, including legal proceedings, guarantees, environmental obligations, or other contractual commitments, that would require disclosure under U.S. GAAP, and no amounts have been accrued in the financial statements with respect to any matters.

 

 
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Property and Equipment, net The property and equipment balance presented herein has been adjusted to reflect only those property and equipment items that were acquired through the acquisition. Property and equipment not transferred as part of the transaction have been excluded from the presented balances. Accumulated depreciation has also been adjusted accordingly to reflect only the acquired assets.

 

Property and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated service lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the remaining lives of the respective leases or the services of the improvements. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the period in which they are incurred, and betterments are capitalized.

 

3. Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment acquired consisted of the following (in thousands):

  

 

 

 Useful Life

(years)

 

 

As of June 5,

2024

 

 

As of December 31,

2023

 

Property & equipment

 

5

 

 

$ 373

 

 

$ 373

 

Technology hardware equipment

 

3

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

16

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

389

 

 

 

389

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

(190 )

 

 

(157 )

Total Property & equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

$ 199

 

 

$ 232

 

 

Depreciation expense for the period from January 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024 and for the six months ended December 31, 2023 was $33 thousand and $40 thousand, respectively.

 

4. Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated the effects of events that have occurred through August 27, 2025, the date the abbreviated financials statements were available for issuance, and there have been no material events that would require recognition or disclosure in the abbreviated financial statements and the associated notes accompanying the abbreviated financial statements.

 

 
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EXHIBIT 99.2

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

As of December 31, 2024 and for the Period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

With Report of Independent Registered Independent Accounting Firm

 

 

 

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

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Report of Registered Independent Accounting Firm

 

2

 

Balance Sheet

 

3

 

Statement of Operations

 

4

 

Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

 

5

 

Statement of Cash Flows

 

6

 

Notes to the Financial Statements

 

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Certified Public Accountants and Advisors

A PCAOB Registered Firm

713-489-5635  bartoncpafirm.com Cypress, Texas

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Members of Management of Aero Velocity, Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Aero Velocity, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024, and the related statement of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Other Matters

 

Abbreviated financial statements

 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the financial statements have been prepared for the purposes of complying with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are not intended to be a complete presentation of the Business’ assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and cash flows. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

 

Going Concern

 

Management plans to identify adequate sources of funding to provide operating capital for continued growth are disclosed in Note 2. Auditing the Company’s assessment and related disclosures regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern required significant auditor judgment. This is due to the high level of uncertainty surrounding the projections and assumptions related to the timing and likelihood of future cash flows, including external funding. Assessing whether the Company’s disclosures adequately reflect the uncertainty and risks associated with its going concern status also demanded considerable auditor judgment and effort.

  

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2024.

 

 

Cypress, Texas

August 27, 2025

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

BALANCE SHEET

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2024

 

Assets

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 544

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

240

 

Accounts receivable unbilled

 

 

46

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

104

 

Total current assets

 

 

934

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

624

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

14

 

Total Assets

 

$ 1,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 507

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

28

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

348

 

Notes payable, current

 

 

35

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

918

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable - long-term, net of discount

 

 

1,210

 

Other Liabilities

 

 

18

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

2,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Deficit

 

 

(574 )

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

 

$ 1,572

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 

(in thousands)

 

Period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

Service

 

$ 1,107

 

Product

 

 

25

 

Total revenue

 

 

1,132

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented below)

 

 

540

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

46

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,410

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

1,996

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

(864 )

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

Gain on bargain purchase

 

 

(309 )

Other income, net

 

 

(20 )

Interest expense

 

 

21

 

Total other income, net

 

 

(308 )

Income before income taxes

 

 

(556 )

Income tax expense

 

 

18

 

Net loss

 

$ (574 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

(in thousands)

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Deficit

 

Balance at June 6, 2024

 

$ -

 

 

$ -

 

Net loss

 

 

(574 )

 

 

(574 )

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$ (574 )

 

$ (574 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

(in thousands)

 

For the period from June 6 to December 31, 2024

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (574 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

46

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

21

 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

 

(6 )

Gain on bargain purchase

 

 

(309 )

Deferred income taxes

 

 

18

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable (including unbilled)

 

 

(286 )

Other current assets

 

 

(104 )

Accounts payable

 

 

114

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

7

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

348

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(725 )

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(4 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

28

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(41 )

Proceeds from notes payable

 

 

1,286

 

Net cash from financing activities

 

 

1,245

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

544

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

-

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$ 544

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$ -

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$ -

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Assets assumed in acquisition

 

$ 309

 

Capital expenditures included in Accounts payable at year-end

 

$ 393

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

 
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 AERO VELOCITY, INC. 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    

1. Description of the Business

 

Aero Velocity, Inc. (“the Company” or “Aero”) is a private equity-backed company that emerged from a divesture of Workhorse Group, Inc. (“Workhorse”) in June 2024, after nearly a decade of operating as Workhorse Aero.  On June 6, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Workhorse to purchase the assets of their drone business in exchange for 50% of operating cash flow for the first 12 months following the agreement.  No cash was exchanged at the time of the agreement. The acquisition was completed as a part of the divestiture. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations, because the acquired assets met the definition of a business, which includes inputs, processes, and outputs capable of generating revenue.

 

Under this agreement, Aero is obligated to pay Workhorse 50% of Aero's operating cash flow for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2025. The payment is contingent upon the operating cash flow (defined as “revenue paid in cash minus operating expenses paid in cash” per the agreement) generated during this period and will be due in 2025 pending agreement of the calculation of operating cash flows between Aero and Workhorse. The Company has assessed this obligation and recognizes the potential financial impact in accordance with applicable accounting standards. At the date of the acquisition, the estimated fair value of the contingent liability was $0 as the projected operating cash flow is expected to be negative. The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total consideration transferred, resulting in a gain on bargain purchase of $309 thousand, which is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as of the acquisition date. The contingent liability will continue to be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, with changes recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2024, the estimated value of the contingent liability has not changed and remains at $0 and therefore there are no subsequent changes recognized in earnings.

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the identifiable assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date:

 

 

 

June 6, 2024

 

Accounts receivable - Workhorse

 

$ 120

 

Property and equipment

 

 

297

 

Intangible assets

 

 

12

 

Contract liability

 

 

(120 )

Consideration transferred

 

 

-

 

Gain on bargain purchase

 

$ 309

 

 

In connection with the acquisition, the Company measured the identifiable assets acquired and the contingent consideration at fair value in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired were measured using a market approach and considered Level 2 measurements due to the use of observable inputs of equivalent assets, such as market listings for similar assets. The contingent consideration was measured using the twelve-month operating cash flow forecast.

 

The Company is a leading provider of advanced drone services, specializing in lidar and multispectral data acquisition for diverse industries. The Company serves as a trusted partner to its customers, leveraging its expertise in cutting-edge data capture and drone technology solutions developed through collaborations with industry innovators. Aero also provides comprehensive drone maintenance, repair, warranty, and fleet support services, drawing on over 10 years of experience in drone maintenance and manufacturing.

   

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Company was established on June 6, 2024 as an acquisition from Workhorse Group, as a result the Statements of Operations and of Cash Flows presented herein represents the activity from the acquisition date to December 31, 2024. The financial information prior to the acquisition date will be presented separately as abbreviated financial statements prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 
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A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:

 

Basis of Presentation – The  accompanying financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accept in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, unless otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) for each period presented.

 

Going Concern – The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern assumption, management has considered the Company’s current financial position, future cash flow forecasts, and available financing facilities. While the Company incurred a net loss and had negative operating cash flows during the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024, subsequent developments including improved recent financial performance, access to additional financing, and continued expansion in operations, have supported the going concern assessment. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that there is no substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date the financial statements are issued.

 

Use of Estimates – The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the (i) estimates of future costs to complete customer contracts recognized over time, (ii) valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets, (iii) fair value of assets acquired, and (iv) fair value of contingent consideration related to the acquisition. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company classifies all highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which at times may exceed federally insured limits of $250,000.

 

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are stated at amounts management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Credit is extended to customers based upon evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, and collateral is not required. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a General and administrative expense within the Statement of Operations and a credit to a valuation allowance based on its assessment of the status of individual accounts. Balances still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off from the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2024, there were no allowances for doubtful accounts.

 

Revenue – The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The determination of the timing of revenue recognition and the measurement of the transaction price involves judgments and estimates that may impact the amounts reported.

 

The Company recognizes revenue based on a five-step model when all of the following criteria have been met: (i) a contract with a customer exists, (ii) performance obligations have been identified, (iii) the price to the customer has been determined, (iv) the price to the customer has been allocated to the performance obligations, and (v) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

 
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 AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The performance obligations under service agreements generally are satisfied over time as the service is provided. Revenue under these contracts is recognized over time using an input measure of progress (typically based on acres scanned to date.)

 

Performance obligations for product sales are typically satisfied at a point in time. This occurs when control of the products is transferred to the customer, which generally is when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

 

Taxes Collected from Customers - In the course of doing business, the company collects taxes from customers, including but not limited to sales taxes. It is the Company’s policy to record these taxes on a net basis in the statement of operations; therefore, the company does not include the taxes collected as a component of revenues.

 

Cost of revenue – Cost of revenue primarily include direct and indirect materials, manufacturing overhead, and shipping and logistics costs.

 

General and Administrative Expenses – General and administrative expenses generally consist of personnel and facilities costs as well as fees for professional and contract services.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk – The Company has a limited number of customers. For the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024, two customers accounted for approximately 90% of total revenues, with individual customer concentrations of 77% and 13%.  As of December 31, 2024, three customers accounted for approximately 90% of total accounts receivable, with individual customer concentrations of 48%, 27%, and 15%. Loss of these customers could have a material adverse impact on the Company.

 

Contract Assets and Liabilities – Contracts with customers usually stipulate the timing of payment, which is defined by the terms found within the various contracts under which work was performed during the period.  Therefore, contract assets and liabilities are created when the timing of costs incurred on work performed does not coincide with the billing terms, which frequently include retention provisions contained in each contract.

 

The Company’s balance sheet may present contract assets which would include unbilled revenue associated with contract work that has been completed and billed but not paid by customers, which are presented in accounts receivable. The Company’s balance sheets may also present contract liabilities, which contain deferred revenue, which represent amounts received for which revenue has not yet been earned as the service has not yet been provided.

 

Property and Equipment, net – Property and equipment, net are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Certain assets were acquired in accordance with the agreement concluded with Workhorse Group in June 2024, the value of the acquired assets represents fair value of the assets as of the date of the agreement. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated service lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight -line method over the shorter of the remaining lives of the respective leases or the services of the improvements. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the period in which they are incurred, and betterments are capitalized if the life of the underlying asset is extended. The cost of assets sold or abandoned, and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the balance sheet and any gains or losses are reflected in the accompanying Statement of Operations of the respective period.

 

Intangible Assets, net – Intangible assets include domains and internal use software. Certain of the intangible assets were acquired in accordance with the agreement concluded with Workhorse Group in June 2024 and the value of the acquired assets represents fair value of the assets as of the date of the agreement. Intangible assets are recognized at cost when acquired or as the accumulation of certain costs when internally developed (in accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software and are carried net of accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. The Company reviews intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Once placed in service, intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.

 

Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

 

 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The Company’s income tax obligations commenced upon its formation on June 6, 2024. The Company is not responsible for, and has no liability related to, any income taxes incurred prior to this date.  

 

During the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company recognized income tax expense along with a partially offsetting income tax benefit, resulting from its deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets primarily relate to net operating loss carryforwards and accrued expenses not yet deductible for tax purposes. Deferred tax liabilities primarily related to temporary differences associated with depreciation of property and equipment for tax purposes in excess of book depreciation and the timing of revenue recognition related to deferred revenue.

 

The Company has evaluated the realizability of its deferred tax assets and determined that it is more likely than not that the full amount will be realized based on expected future taxable income and the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been recorded as of December 31, 2024.

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented net by tax jurisdiction in accordance with ASC 740-10-45. Additional quantitative details are disclosed in Note 7.

 

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs. The Company had no material uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2024.

 

3. Prepaid Expenses

 

Prepaid expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

Prepaid insurance

 

$ 45

 

Other prepayments

 

 

59

 

Total prepaid expenses

 

$ 104

 

 

4. Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Useful

 

 

December 31,

 

 

Life (years)

2024

 

Property & equipment

 

5

 

 

$ 656

 

Technology hardware equipment

 

3

 

 

 

10

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

666

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

(42 )

Total property & equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

$ 624

 

 

Depreciation expense for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024 was $44 thousand.

 

 
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 AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     

5. Intangible Assets, net

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Useful

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

Life (years)

 

 

2024

 

Domains

 

3

 

 

$ 12

 

Internal use software

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2 )

Total intangible assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

$ 14

 

 

Amortization expense for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024 was $2 thousand.

 

6. Long-Term Debt

 

The Company’s long-term debt arrangements consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

Promissory Notes

 

$ 1,210

 

Insurance Financing

 

 

35

 

Total debt

 

 

1,245

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(35 )

Total long-term debt

 

$ 1,210

 

 

On Jul 18, 2024, Aero Velocity Inc. (“Borrower”) and ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, L.P., (“Lender”) concluded the agreement on a Promissory Note for the principal amount of $5,000,000 or the aggregate amount of all unpaid advances made under the terms of the Note. The Note accrues interest at an annual rate of 5.06%, calculated on a 360-day year basis. All outstanding principal and accrued interest are due on the 24-month anniversary of the Note, with repayment first applied to accrued interest and then to principal. As of December 31, 2024, the amount of debt outstanding was $1.2 million. Interest expense related to notes payable was $18 thousand for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

 

Insurance financing – The Company finances a portion of its insurance premiums through third-party lenders. These financing arrangements with Assured Partners are typically short-term in nature and are used to manage working capital. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company makes a down payment at the inception of the policy and agrees to repay the remaining premium balance in equal monthly installments, including applicable interest and fees, over the term of the insurance policy, generally not exceeding 12 months. The agreements bear an annual interest rate of 12.6% for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024. All agreements will mature in July 2025. As of December 31, 2024, the total outstanding balance under these arrangements was $35 thousand. Interest expense related to insurance financing was $3 thousand for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

 

 
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 AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

7. Income Taxes

 

The expense (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following for the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024:

 

Current income taxes:

 

$ -

 

Deferred income taxes:

 

 

18

 

Income tax expense

 

$ 18

 

 

The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

Accrued expenses

 

$ 6

 

Net operating losses

 

 

65

 

Gross deferred tax assets

 

 

71

 

Less: Valuation allowance

 

 

-

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Fixed assets

 

 

21

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

68

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

89

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)

 

$ (18 )

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company has not recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, as management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will be fully realized.

 

8. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Litigation – From time to time, we may be subject to litigation and other claims in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2024, the Company was not subject to any material commitments or contingencies, including legal proceedings, guarantees, environmental obligations, or other contractual commitments, that would require disclosure under U.S. GAAP, and no amounts have been accrued in the financial statements with respect to any matters.

 

9. Employee Benefit Plan

 

The Company provides a 401(k) retirement plan (the “Plan”) for eligible employees as stated in the Plan agreement whereby participating employees may elect to contribute any amount not less than one percent and not more than 100 percent of their compensation, subject to a limit on calendar year contributions as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service.  The Company matching contribution is discretionary and may be made on behalf of an employee. The Plan highlights state that the Company may contribute a matching amount determined at the employer's discretion. For the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Company contributed approximately $11 thousand, in matching funds to the Plan, and is included in general and administrative expenses within the accompanying Statement of Operations.

 

 
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10. Related Party Transactions

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had an outstanding note payable to its sole investor, ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, L.P., who is considered a related party. The loan was made to fund working capital requirements. Additional details regarding this note, including its terms, are disclosed in Note 7 – Long-Term Debt. The balance of the related party note payable as of December 31, 2024 was $1.2 million, and interest expense of $21 thousand was incurred during the period from June 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The transaction was measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.

 

11. Subsequent Events

 

We have evaluated the effects of events that have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2024, for potential recognition or disclosure through August 27, 2025, the date the financial statements were available for issuance, and there have been no material events that would require recognition in the December 31, 2024 financial statements or disclosure in the associated notes accompanying the financial statements.

 

 
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EXHIBIT 99.3

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

 

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025

 

 

 

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025

 

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PAGE

 

Unaudited Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024

 

2

 

Unaudited Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025

 

3

 

Unaudited Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025

 

4

 

Unaudited Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025

 

5

 

Notes to the Unaudited Financial Statements

 

6

 

 

 
1

 

 

AERO VELOCITY, INC.

UNAUDITED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

September 30,

2025

 

 

December 31,

2024

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 289,285

 

 

$ 544,182

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

178,200

 

 

 

240,322

 

Accounts receivable unbilled

 

 

-

 

 

 

45,984

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

6,582

 

 

 

104,313

 

Total current assets

 

 

474,067

 

 

 

934,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

617,219

 

 

 

624,456

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

13,667

 

Other assets

 

 

196,028

 

 

 

-

 

Total Assets

 

$ 1,288,314

 

 

$ 1,572,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 109,195

 

 

$ 507,536

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

161,887

 

 

 

28,312

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

125,189

 

 

 

347,671

 

Notes payable - current

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

35,273

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

25,457

 

 

 

-

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

423,024

 

 

 

918,792

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable - long-term, net of discount

 

 

2,100,110

 

 

 

1,210,110

 

Other liabilities

 

 

-

 

 

 

17,927

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

2,523,134

 

 

 

2,146,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Deficit

 

 

(1,234,820 )

 

 

(573,905 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

 

$ 1,288,314

 

 

$ 1,572,924

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

Three months

ended

September 30,

2025

 

 

Nine months

ended

September 30,

2025

 

Revenues

 

$ 346,906

 

 

$ 2,537,428

 

Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented below)

 

 

383,286

 

 

 

942,295

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

(36,380 )

 

 

1,595,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

37,439

 

 

 

112,657

 

General and administrative

 

 

867,433

 

 

 

2,291,121

 

Impairment of intangible assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,333

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

904,872

 

 

 

2,413,111

 

Operating loss

 

 

(941,252 )

 

 

(817,978 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on bargain purchase

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Other income, net

 

 

(2,468 )

 

 

(8,059 )

Interest expense, net

 

 

25,051

 

 

 

64,951

 

Total other (income) expense, net

 

 

22,583

 

 

 

56,892

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(963,835 )

 

 

(874,870 )

Income tax benefit

 

 

(244,044 )

 

 

(213,955 )

Net loss

 

$ (719,791 )

 

$ (660,915 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Total

Stockholders’

Deficit

 

Balance at June 30, 2025

 

$ (515,029 )

 

$ (515,029 )

Net loss

 

 

(719,791 )

 

 

(719,911 )

Balance at September 30, 2025

 

$ (1,234,820 )

 

$ (1,234,820 )

 

 

 

Accumulated

Deficit

 

 

Total

Stockholders’

Deficit

 

Balance at December 31, 2024

 

$ (573,905 )

 

$ (573,905 )

Net loss

 

 

(660,915 )

 

 

(660,915 )

Balance at September 30, 2025

 

$ (1,234,820 )

 

$ (1,234,820 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

UNAUDITED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Nine months

ended

September 30,

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

 

$ (660,915 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

112,657

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

67,435

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(213,955 )

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

 

(5,591 )

Impairment of intangible assets

 

 

9,333

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, including unbilled

 

 

108,106

 

Other current assets

 

 

97,731

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(398,341 )

Accrued liabilities

 

 

66,140

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

(222,482 )

Other current liabilities

 

 

25,457

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(1,014,425 )

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(101,494 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

4,999

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(96,495 )

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Payments on notes payable

 

 

(447,039 )

Proceeds from notes payable

 

 

1,303,062

 

Net cash from financing activities

 

 

856,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(254,897 )

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

544,182

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$ 289,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$ -

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$ -

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Description of the Business

 

Aero Velocity, Inc. (“the Company” or “Aero”)  is a private equity-backed company that emerged from a divesture of Workhorse Group, Inc. (“Workhorse”) in June 2024, after nearly a decade of operating as Workhorse Aero.  On June 6, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement with Workhorse to purchase the assets of their drone business in exchange for 50% of operating cash flow for the first 12 months following the agreement.  No cash was exchanged at the time of the agreement. The acquisition was completed as a part of the divestiture. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805, Business Combinations, because the acquired assets met the definition of a business, which includes inputs, processes, and outputs capable of generating revenue.

 

Under this agreement, Aero is obligated to pay Workhorse 50% of Aero's operating cash flow for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2025. The payment is contingent upon the operating cash flow (defined as “revenue paid in cash minus operating expenses paid in cash” per the agreement) generated during this period and will be due in 2025 pending agreement of the calculation of operating cash flows between Aero and Workhorse. The Company has assessed this obligation and recognizes the potential financial impact in accordance with applicable accounting standards. At the date of the acquisition, the estimated fair value of the contingent liability was $0 as the projected operating cash flow is expected to be negative. The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the total consideration transferred, resulting in a gain on bargain purchase of $309,066, which is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as of the acquisition date. The contingent liability is no longer subject to remeasurement, as the terms have been finalized as of the date the financial statements were issued. As of September 30, 2025, the value of the contingent liability remains at $0. Accordingly, no subsequent changes have been recognized in earnings.

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the identifiable assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date:

 

 

 

June 6,

2024

 

Accounts receivable - Workhorse

 

$ 120,000

 

Property and equipment

 

 

297,066

 

Intangible assets

 

 

12,000

 

Contract liability

 

 

(120,000 )

Consideration transferred

 

 

-

 

Gain on bargain purchase

 

$ 309,066

 

 

In connection with the acquisition, the Company measured the identifiable assets acquired and the contingent consideration at fair value in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. Property and equipment and intangible assets acquired were measured using a market approach and considered Level 2 measurements due to the use of observable inputs of equivalent assets, such as market listings for similar assets. The contingent consideration was measured using the twelve-month operating cash flow forecast.

 

The Company is a leading provider of advanced drone services, specializing in lidar and multispectral data acquisition for diverse industries. The Company serves as a trusted partner to its customers, leveraging its expertise in cutting-edge data capture and drone technology solutions developed through collaborations with industry innovators. Aero also provides comprehensive drone maintenance, repair, warranty, and fleet support services, drawing on over 10 years of experience in drone maintenance and manufacturing.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The accompanying financial statements present the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company was established on June 6, 2024 as an acquisition from Workhorse. Accordingly, there is no prior comparative interim information presented in accordance with Rule 10-01(b)(1) of Regulation S-X. Management believes the financial information included herein reflects all necessary adjustments and disclosures to fairly present the Company’s financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements follows:

 

Basis of Presentation – The  accompanying financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accept in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, unless otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position, cash flows, and changes in stockholders’ deficit for each period presented.

 

Interim Financial Reporting – We have prepared these unaudited financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial statements. Accordingly, these statements do not include all information and footnote disclosures required for annual statements, and the results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. While we believe the disclosures presented are adequate for interim reporting, these interim unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

Out of Period Adjustment – During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded an out of period adjustment of $15,508 related to our payroll entries that reduced our Liabilities and Expenses related to Cost of Sales and General and Administrative expenses which were incorrectly presented in our 2024 financial statements.

 

The payroll entries in 2024 had coding errors which incorrectly resulted in the recognition of $14,793 of expense related to a 401k program that should have had no impact to the Statement of Operations, as the company did not, and still does not have a company match. In addition, at year end the payroll tax expense had an unreconciled amount of $30,596 which was reversed to Other Accrued Liabilities. It was later determined that the payroll tax amounts were correct and should not have been reversed. The net of these two errors resulted in understated expenses of $15,508 and overstated liabilities for the same amount in 2024. 

 

Management identified that the errors were the result of the incorrect setup of the automated entries derived from the payroll vendor processing in 2024 specifically with respect to the treatment of the 401k withholding and the payroll tax remittances, which resulted in errors in the coding of the payroll journals. As of September 30, 2025, the $15,508 reduction to Other Accrued Liabilities remains while there is no additional impact to our Statement of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025. Management has evaluated the impact of the errors, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and determined that they were not material to the financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, or September 30, 2025.   

 

Going Concern – The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern assumption, management has considered the Company’s current financial position, future cash flow forecasts, and available financing facilities. While the Company incurred net loss and had negative operating cash flows during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, subsequent developments including improved recent financial performance, access to additional financing, and continued expansion in operations, have supported the going concern assessment. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that there is no substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date the financial statements are issued.

 

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the (i) estimates of future costs to complete customer contracts recognized over time and (ii) valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company classifies all highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit accounts, which at times may exceed federally insured limits of $250,000.

 

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are stated at amounts management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Credit is extended to customers based upon evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, and collateral is not required. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to General and administrative expense within the Statement of Operations) and a credit to a valuation allowance based on its assessment of the status of individual accounts. Balances still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off from the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were no allowances for doubtful accounts.

 

Revenue – The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The determination of the timing of revenue recognition and the measurement of the transaction price involves judgments and estimates that may impact the amounts reported.

 

The Company recognizes revenue based on a five-step model when all of the following criteria have been met: (i) a contract with a customer exists, (ii) performance obligations have been identified, (iii) the price to the customer has been determined, (iv) the price to the customer has been allocated to the performance obligations, and (v) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

The performance obligations under service agreements generally are satisfied over time as the service is provided. Revenue under these contracts is recognized over time using an input measure of progress (typically based on acres scanned to date.)

 

Performance obligations for product sales are typically satisfied at a point in time. This occurs when control of the products is transferred to the customer, which generally is when title and risk of loss have passed to the customer.

 

Taxes Collected from Customers - In the course of doing business, the company collects taxes from customers, including but not limited to sales taxes. It is the Company’s policy to record these taxes on a net basis in the statement of operations; therefore, the company does not include the taxes collected as a component of revenues.

 

Cost of revenue – Cost of revenue primarily include direct and indirect materials, manufacturing overhead, and shipping and logistics costs.

 

General and Administrative Expenses – General and administrative expenses generally consist of personnel and facilities costs as well as fees for professional and contract services.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk – The Company has a limited number of customers and vendors. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, three customers accounted for approximately 95% of total revenues, with individual customer concentrations of 49%, 36% and 10%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, one customer accounted for approximately 69% of total revenues. As of September 30, 2025, two customers accounted for approximately 97% of total accounts receivable and four vendors accounted for 82% of total accounts payable, with individual vendor concentrations of 43%, 16%, 12%, and 11%. As of December 31, 2024, three customers accounted for approximately 90% of total accounts receivable, with individual customer concentrations of 48%, 27%, and 15%, and two vendors accounted for approximately 81% of total accounts payable, with individual vendor concentrations of 69% and 12%. Loss of these customers or vendors could have a material adverse impact on the Company.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

Contract Assets and Liabilities – Contracts with customers usually stipulate the timing of payment, which is defined by the terms found within the various contracts under which work was performed during the period.  Therefore, contract assets and liabilities are created when the timing of costs incurred on work performed does not coincide with the billing terms, which frequently include retention provisions contained in each contract.

 

The Company’s balance sheet may present contract assets which would include unbilled revenue associated with contract work that has been completed and billed but not paid by customers, which are presented in accounts receivable. The Company’s balance sheets may also present contract liabilities, which contain deferred revenue, which represent amounts received for which revenue has not yet been earned as the service has not yet been provided.

 

Property and Equipment, net – Property and equipment, net are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Certain assets were acquired in accordance with the agreement concluded with Workhorse in June 2024, the value of the acquired assets represents fair value of the assets as of the date of the agreement. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated service lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight -line method over the shorter of the remaining lives of the respective leases or the services of the improvements. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense in the period in which they are incurred, and betterments are capitalized if the life of the underlying asset is extended. The cost of assets sold or abandoned, and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the balance sheet and any gains or losses are reflected in the accompanying Statement of Operations of the respective period.

 

Intangible Assets, net – Intangible assets include domains and internal use software. Certain of the intangible assets were acquired in accordance with the agreement concluded with Workhorse in June 2024 and the value of the acquired assets represents fair value of the assets as of the date of the agreement. Intangible assets are recognized at cost when acquired or as the accumulation of certain costs when internally developed (in accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software) and are carried net of accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. The Company reviews intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Once placed in service, intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives.

 

Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to reverse.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized income tax benefit along with a partially offsetting income tax expense, resulting from its deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets primarily relate to accrued expenses not yet deductible for tax purposes and net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax liabilities primarily related to temporary differences associated with depreciation of property and equipment for tax purposes in excess of book depreciation and the timing of revenue recognition related to deferred revenue. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented net by tax jurisdiction.

 

Net operating loss carryforwards are recognized as deferred tax assets to the extent that realization is considered more likely than not based on expected future taxable income and other available evidence. Company has evaluated the realizability of its deferred tax assets and determined that it is more likely than not that the full amount will be realized based on expected future taxable income and the reversal of existing taxable temporary differences. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been recorded as of September 30, 2025.

 

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs. The Company had no material uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

3. Prepaid Expenses

 

Prepaid expenses consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

2025

 

 

December 31,

2024

 

Prepaid insurance

 

$ -

 

 

$ 44,608

 

Other prepayments

 

 

6,582

 

 

 

59,705

 

Total prepaid expenses

 

$ 6,582

 

 

$ 104,313

 

 

4. Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

Useful

Life (years)

 

 

September 30,

2025

 

 

December 31,

2024

 

Property & equipment

 

 

5

 

 

$ 658,578

 

 

$ 658,578

 

Technology hardware equipment

 

 

3

 

 

 

7,700

 

 

 

7,700

 

Construction in progress

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

91,000

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

757,278

 

 

 

666,278

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

(140,059 )

 

 

(41,822 )

Total property & equipment, net

 

 

 

 

 

$ 617,219

 

 

$ 624,456

 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $36,439 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $109,323.

 

5. Intangible Assets, net

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

Useful

Life (years)

 

 

September 30,

2025

 

 

December 31,

2024

 

Domains

 

 

3

 

 

$ -

 

 

$ 12,000

 

Internal use software

 

 

1

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

4,000

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,000

 

 

 

16,000

 

Less accumulated amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,000 )

 

 

(2,333 )

Total intangible assets, net

 

 

 

 

 

$ 1,000

 

 

$ 13,667

 

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $1,000 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $3,334.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $9,333 related to domains, which is included in the Statement of Operations as Impairment of intangible assets. The impairment related to acquired domain names that were fully written off during the three month period ended March 31, 2025, as they currently have no commercial use or value, and the Company has no plans to restore or reinstate their usage. As a result, the domains were deemed to have no recoverable amount. The assets were written down to a carrying value of $0, with fair value determined based on management’s assessment that no fair value or future economic benefit remains.

 

6. Long-Term Debt

 

The Company’s long-term debt arrangements consist of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

2025

 

 

December 31,

2024

 

Promissory Notes

 

$ 2,100,110

 

 

$ 1,210,110

 

Insurance Financing

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

35,273

 

Total debt

 

 

2,101,406

 

 

 

1,245,383

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(1,296 )

 

 

(35,273 )

Total long-term debt

 

$ 2,100,110

 

 

$ 1,210,110

 

 

On July 18, 2024, Aero Velocity Inc. (“Borrower”) and ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, L.P., (“Lender”) concluded the agreement on a Promissory Note for the principal amount of $5,000,000 or the aggregate amount of all unpaid advances made under the terms of the Note. The Note accrues interest at an annual rate of 5.06%, calculated on a 360-day year basis. All outstanding principal and accrued interest are due on the 24-month anniversary of the Note, with repayment first applied to accrued interest and then to principal. Interest expense related to notes payable was $25,171 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and $66,176 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

 

Insurance financing – The Company finances a portion of its insurance premiums through third-party lenders. These financing arrangements with Assured Partners are typically short-term in nature and are used to manage working capital. Under the terms of these agreements, the Company makes a down payment at the inception of the policy and agrees to repay the remaining premium balance in equal monthly installments, including applicable interest and fees, over the term of the insurance policy, generally not exceeding 12 months. The agreements bear an annual interest rate of 12.6%. All agreements matured in July 2025. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the total outstanding balance under these arrangements was $1,296 and $35,273, respectively. Interest expense related to insurance financing was $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and $1,259 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

 

7. Income Taxes

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $244,044 comprising a current income tax benefit of $6,897 and a deferred tax benefit of $237,147. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $213,955, comprising a current income tax expense of $0 and a deferred tax benefit of $213,955. Income tax expense/benefit was estimated using the annual effective tax rate method, which applies management’s estimate of the expected full-year tax rate to year-to-date pre-tax income (loss).

 

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $1,141,235 of net operating loss carryforwards that may be carried forward indefinitely but limited to offsetting 80% of taxable income in any future year.

 

There were no significant discrete tax items recognized during the period. Additionally, there were no material changes in uncertain tax positions or valuation allowances compared to December 31, 2024.

 

 
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AERO VELOCITY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Litigation – From time to time, we may be subject to litigation and other claims in the normal course of business. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company was not subject to any material commitments or contingencies, including legal proceedings, guarantees, environmental obligations, or other contractual commitments, that would require disclosure under U.S. GAAP, and no amounts have been accrued in the financial statements with respect to any matters.

 

9. Related Party Transactions

 

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had an outstanding note payable to its sole investor, ATW Opportunities Master Fund II, L.P., who is considered a related party. The loan was made to fund working capital requirements. Additional details regarding this note, including its terms, are disclosed in Note 7 – Long-Term Debt. The balance of the related party note payable as of September 30, 2025 was $2,100,110, and interest expense related to notes payable was $25,171 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and $66,176 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

 

10. Subsequent Events

 

We have evaluated the effects of events that have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2025, for potential recognition or disclosure through November 19, 2025, the date the financial statements were issued, and there have been no material events that would require recognition in the financial statements or disclosure in the associated notes accompanying the financial statements.

 

 
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EXHIBIT 99.4

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

On September 2, 2025, BT Brands, Inc. (the “Parent”, “BT Brands” or “BT”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Aero Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), and Aero Velocity Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Aero”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the “Merger”). The Merger Agreement contemplates the eventual spinoff of BT Group, Inc., the entity holding all of BT Brands' restaurant assets and liabilities, including cash and investments, to BT Brands' stockholders of record eligible to vote at the special meetings being held to consider the merger. Management of BT Group, Inc. plans to pursue a listing for BT Group common stock.

 

The Merger contemplates that, at closing, 89% of the equity ownership will be allocated to Aero shareholders and 11% to BT Brands. At closing, the Parent will issue a total of 10,110 shares of $0.001 par value Series A-1 Preferred Stock and Series A-2 Preferred Stock, with an aggregate stated value of $101,100,000, convertible into common stock at $1.48 per share, representing a total of 68,409,284 common shares. The shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock carry a 50-1 as converted voting preference. The principal stockholder of Aero and its designees have committed to investing $3 million at closing with the option to invest up to $5 million of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”). The Pro Forma financial statements reflect a minimum investment of $3 million or 3,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, each with a $0.001 par value and a stated value of $1,000 per share, or $3 million. The Pro Forma statements anticipate the conversion of all Convertible Preferred shares to common stock including Series A-1 and Series A-2 into 68,409,284 common shares and  conversion of Series B Preferred Stock  into 1,639,344 common shares.

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and notes thereto present the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2025 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, to give effect to the business combination and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

The Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse acquisition, with Aero treated as the accounting acquirer and BT Brands as the accounting acquiree, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). As such, the pro forma financial information reflects the assets and liabilities of Aero at historical carrying values and the assets and liabilities of BT Brands measured at estimated fair value as of the assumed acquisition date.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and the year ended December 31, 2024, give effect to the business combination as if it had occurred on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2025, gives effect to the Business Combination as if it had occurred on that date and combines the historical balance sheets of Aero Velocity and BT Brands as of such date.

 

BT Brands' fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks, ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2024 was a 52-week period that ended on December 29, 2024. The fiscal year to date was the 39 weeks ending September 28, 2025. References in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and notes thereto relate to the 39 and 52-week fiscal periods.

 

The unaudited pro forma financial statements, and the related notes thereto, are based on, and should be read in conjunction with:

 

 

·

The historical audited consolidated financial statements of BT Brands as of and for the year ended December 29, 2024, and the related notes, included in BT Brands’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025;

 

·

The historical unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of BT Brands as of and for the 39 weeks ended September 28, 2025, and the related notes, included in BT’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 17, 2025;

 

·

The historical audited abbreviated financial statements of Aero as of June 5, 2024, and December 31, 2023, and for the period ended June 5, 2024, and the six months ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes, included as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K;

 

·

The historical audited financial statements of Aero as of December 31, 2024, and for the period from June 6, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and the related notes, included as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K; and

 

·

The historical unaudited condensed financial statements of Aero for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and the related notes, included as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

 
1

 

 

As of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, the Company has not completed the detailed valuation study necessary to arrive at the required final estimates of the fair value of the assets to be acquired and the liabilities to be assumed and the related allocations of purchase price. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and subject to adjustment during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, as the Company finalizes valuations for tangible and intangible assets. As a result of the foregoing, the pro forma adjustments are preliminary and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and as additional analysis is performed.

 

These unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are prepared for informational purposes only and are based on assumptions and estimates considered appropriate by management. The unaudited pro forma adjustments represent Aero’s and BT Brands’ management’s estimates based on information available as of the date of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. However, management believes that the assumptions provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects that are directly attributable to the business combination, and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not purport to be indicative of what the combined company’s financial condition or results of operations would have been if the business combination had been consummated as of the dates indicated, nor do they purport to represent the combined company’s financial position or results of operations for future periods.

 

 
2

 

   

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

 

 

 

Aero Velocity Historical

 

 

BT Brands Historical As of September 28, 2025

 

 

Transactions Adjustments

 

 

Item in Note 4

 

Pro Forma Combined

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$ 289,285

 

 

$ 1,277,738

 

 

$ 3,000,000

 

 

(b)

 

$ 4,202,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(365,000 )

 

(d)

 

 

 

 

Marketable securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,461,842

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,461,842

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

178,200

 

 

 

50,830

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

229,030

 

Demand notes receivable from related company.

 

 

-

 

 

 

744,858

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

744,858

 

Inventory

 

 

-

 

 

 

563,640

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

563,640

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

6,582

 

 

 

110,210

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

116,792

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

-

 

 

 

424,123

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

424,123

 

Total current assets

 

 

474,067

 

 

 

6,633,241

 

 

 

2,635,000

 

 

 

 

 

9,742,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

617,219

 

 

 

2,638,957

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,256,176

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

319,337

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

320,337

 

Operating leases right-of-use assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,529,657

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

1,529,657

 

Goodwill

 

 

-

 

 

 

796,220

 

 

 

4,775,547

 

 

(a)

 

 

5,571,767

 

Other assets, net

 

 

196,028

 

 

 

21,142

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

217,170

 

Total assets

 

$ 1,288,314

 

 

$ 11,938,554

 

 

$ 7,410.547

 

 

 

 

$ 20,637,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 109,195

 

 

$ 185,365

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

$ 294,560

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

161,887

 

 

 

284,764

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

446,651

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

125,189

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

125,189

 

Current operating lease obligations

 

 

-

 

 

 

301,118

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

301,118

 

Notes payable - current

 

 

1,296

 

 

 

203,651

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

204,947

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

25,457

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

25,457

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

423,024

 

 

 

974,898

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

1,397,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable, net – long term

 

 

2,100,110

 

 

 

1,930,029

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

4,030,139

 

Noncurrent operating lease obligations

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,309,174

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

1,309,174

 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,523,134

 

 

 

4,214,101

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

6,737,235

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible preferred stock, Series A-1 and A-2

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

8

 

 

(a)

 

 

8

 

Convertible preferred stock, Series B

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2

 

 

(b)

 

 

2

 

Common Stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

12,309

 

 

 

3,868

 

 

(e)

 

 

16,177

 

Less cost of 306,394 common shares held in Treasury

 

 

-

 

 

 

(499,718 )

 

 

499,718

 

 

(f)

 

 

-

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,932,804

 

 

 

12,499,992

 

 

(a)

 

 

19,022,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,999,998

 

 

(b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(499,718 )

 

(f)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,720,942 )

 

(c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,534,631

 

 

(e)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,724,453 )

 

(a)

 

 

 

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,234,820 )

 

 

(3,720,942 )

 

 

3,720,942

 

 

(c)

 

 

(5,138,319 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(365,000 )

 

(d)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,538,499 )

 

(e)

 

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

(1,234,820 )

 

 

7,724,453

 

 

 

7,410,547

 

 

 

 

 

13,900,180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$ 1,288,314

 

 

$ 11,938,554

 

 

$ 7,410,547

 

 

 

 

$ 20,637,415

 

 

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

 
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

Aero Historical

BT Brands Historical For the 52 weeks ended December 29, 2024

Transactions Adjustments

Item in Note 4

Pro Forma Combined

Revenues

$ 1,959,742 $ 14,823,472 $ - $ 16,783,214

Cost of revenue

539,892 14,099,644 - 14,639,536

Gross profit

1,419,850 723,828 - 2,143,678

Costs and expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

79,511 742,860 - 822,371

Restaurant asset impairment charge

- 371,872 - 371,872

General and administrative

1,889,169 1,691,404 3,903,499

(g)

7,484,072

Gain on sale of assets

- (250,000 ) (250,000 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

1,968,680 2,556,136 3,903,499 8,428,315

Operating loss

(548,830 ) (1,832,308 ) (3,903,499 ) (6,284,637 )

Other income, net

20,494 13,930 - 34,424

Gain on bargain purchase.

309,066 - - 309,066

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

- (93,458 ) - (93,458 )

Realized gain on marketable securities

- 143,340 - 143,340

Interest income (expense), net

(20,726 ) 78,373 - 57,647

Equity in net loss of affiliate

- (415,085 ) - (415,085 )

Income (loss) before taxes

(239,996 ) (2,105,208 ) (3,903,499 ) (6,248,703 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(17,927 ) (206,000 ) - (223,927 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$ (257,923 ) $ (2,311,208 ) $ (3,903,499 ) $

(6,472,630

)

Basic and diluted loss per share

$ - $ (0.37 ) $ - $ (0.80 )

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding

- 6,194,842 1,933,606 (h) 8,128,448

 

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

 
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

 

 

 

Aero Historical

 

 

BT Brands Historical For the 39 weeks ending September 28, 2025

 

 

Transactions Adjustments

 

 

Item in Note 4

 

Pro Forma Combined

 

Revenues

 

$ 2,537,428

 

 

$ 10,864,445

 

 

$ -

 

 

 

 

$ 13,401,873

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

942,295

 

 

 

9,126,341

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

10,068,636

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,595,133

 

 

 

1,738,104

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,333,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

112,657

 

 

 

452,130

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

564,787

 

General and administrative

 

 

2,291,121

 

 

 

1,160,480

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,451,601

 

Impairment of intangible assets

 

 

9,333

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

9,333

 

     Gain on sale of assets

 

 

-

 

 

 

(242,231 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(242,231 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

2,413,111

 

 

 

1,370,379

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

3,783,490

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

(817,978 )

 

 

367,725

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(450,253 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

8,059

 

 

 

12,449

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

20,508

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

500,124

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

500,124

 

Realized gain on marketable securities

 

 

-

 

 

 

312,954

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

312,954

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

(64,951 )

 

 

55,344

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(9,607

)

Equity in net loss of affiliate

 

 

-

 

 

 

(304,439 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(304,439 )

Impairment of equity investment

in related company)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(304,000 )

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(304,000 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before taxes

 

 

(874,870

)

 

 

640,157

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(234,713 )

Income tax benefit

 

 

213,955

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

213,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$ (660,915 )

 

$ 640,157

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

$ (20,758

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share - Basic

 

$ -

 

 

$ .10

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

$ 0.00

 

-Diluted

 

$ -

 

 

$ .10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ 0.00

 

Weighted average shares outstanding -Basic

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,154,724

 

 

 

1,933,606

 

 

(h)

 

 

8,088,330

 

-Diluted

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,154,791

 

 

 

1,933,606

 

 

 

 

 

8,088,397

 

  

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

 

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The Aero historical financial information has been derived from, its financial statements including the audited abbreviated financial statements as of June 5, 2024 and the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2024 filed  as part of an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K and from the unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 (not included in this Current Report). For BT Brands, amounts are derived from condensed consolidated financial statements included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2025, and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2024.

 

The historical financial statements of Aero and BT Brands have been adjusted in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements to give pro forma effect to the accounting for the business combination under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) (“Pro Forma Transactions Adjustments”). The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related notes were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, with Aero treated as the acquirer of BT Brands. ASC 805 requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. For purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, the estimated preliminary purchase consideration in the business combination has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of BT Brands based upon management’s preliminary estimate of their fair values as of the acquisition date. The allocations of the purchase price reflected in these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have not been finalized and are based upon the best available information at the current time. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and subject to adjustment during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, as the Company finalizes valuations for tangible and intangible assets. The completion of the final allocation of the purchase price could cause material differences in the information presented.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related notes herein present unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial condition and results of operations of Aero, after giving pro forma effect to the Pro Forma Transactions.

 

The business combination, the Pro Forma Transactions and the related adjustments are described in these accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, all material adjustments have been made that are necessary to present fairly, in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X of the SEC, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not purport to be indicative of the combined company’s financial position or results of operations of the combined company that would have occurred if the business combination had been completed on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the combined company’s financial position or results of operations that may be expected for any future period or date.

 

Note 2 – Conforming Accounting Policies

 

The accounting policies used in the preparation of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are those set out in Aero’s audited financial statements as of December 31, 2024, and for the period then ended and Aero’s unaudited condensed financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. During the preparation of this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, management performed a preliminary analysis of BT Brands’s financial information to identify differences in accounting policies as compared to those of Aero. With the information currently available, Aero’s management has determined that there were no significant accounting policy differences between Aero and BT Brands and, therefore, no adjustments were made to conform BT Brands’s financial statements to the accounting policies used by Aero in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. This conclusion is subject to change, as further assessment will be performed and finalized for purchase accounting purposes.

 

 
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As part of the application of ASC 805, Aero will continue to conduct a more detailed review of BT Brands’s accounting policies in an effort to determine if differences in accounting policies require further reclassification or adjustment of BT Brands’s results of operations or reclassification or adjustment of assets or liabilities to conform to Aero’s accounting policies and classifications. Therefore, Aero may identify additional differences between the accounting policies of the two companies that, when conformed, could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

 

Note 3 – Estimated Consideration and Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements reflect the preliminary allocation of the effectively transferred purchase consideration of $12.5 million to identifiable net assets acquired. The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire BT Brands and preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date:

 

Purchase Price Allocation

 

 

 

Assets acquired

 

$ 11,938,554

 

Goodwill

 

 

4,775,547

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

(4,214,101 )

Total purchase price

 

$ 12,500,000

 

 

The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and subject to adjustment during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the acquisition date, as the Company finalizes valuations for tangible and intangible assets. These adjustments may include changes in 1) fair values of property and equipment, 2) changes in allocations to intangible assets such as customer relationships, intellectual property, and goodwill, and 3) other changes to assets and liabilities.

 

Note 4 – Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

 

The unaudited pro forma adjustments included in the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements are as follows:

 

Balance Sheets

 

The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the Transaction Adjustments column in the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2025. All adjustments are based on preliminary assumptions and valuations, which are subject to change. The pro forma adjustments give effect to the Business Combination as if it had occurred as of September 30, 2025, and combine the historical balance sheets of Aero Velocity and BT Brands as of that date.

 

a) Merger consideration

 

In accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, BT Brands' stock in the amount of $12.5 million will be effectively transferred as part of the Merger Consideration. The fair value of consideration is based on the number of equity interests BT Brands will issue to Aero Velocity shareholders in the combined entity, comprised of shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A-1 Preferred Stock”), with a stated value of $11,100,000, and shares of Series A-2 Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A-2 Preferred Stock”), with a stated value of $90,000,000. The shares of A-1 Preferred Stock and A-2 Preferred Stock are convertible into a total of 68,409,284 common shares, representing 89% of the merged company's equity. The shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock are convertible into 7,510,812 common shares and carry a preferential voting right of 50 votes per share calculated on an if-converted basis, subject to a 5% ownership blocker.

 

As a result of the merger and the application of the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, the transaction will give rise to the recognition of goodwill, representing the excess of the total estimated merger consideration over the preliminary fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. The amount of goodwill recognized may change upon completion of the final allocation of the purchase price.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been adjusted to remove BT Brands’ historical shareholders’ equity including treasury shares, accumulated deficit, and additional paid-in capital prior to the merger.

 

 
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b) Concurrent financing

 

The Merger Agreement provides for the option to invest up to $5 million at closing, with a minimum investment of $3 million. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet reflects the minimum $3 million investment, the concurrent financing for Series B Preferred Stock shares is presented as an increase to preferred stock and a corresponding increase to cash and cash equivalents. The shares of Series B Preferred Stock are expected to be convertible into an estimated aggregate 1,639,344 common shares.

 

c) Elimination of BT Brands accumulated deficit

 

Adjustment represents the elimination of the BT Brands accumulated deficit upon consummation of the merger.

 

d) Transaction costs

 

Adjustment represents the transaction-related costs expected to be incurred.

 

e) Shares issued to Maxim Group LLC

 

Adjustment represents the shares issued to Maxim Group LLC as compensation for advisory services provided to BT Brands. The value of the shares issued to Maxim is 3.5% of the $101,100,000 merger value of Aero, calculated based on an agreed stock price of $1.83 per share, resulting in the issuance of 1,933,606 common shares with a par value of $0.002 per share.

 

(f) Cancellation of treasury stock

 

Adjustment represents the cancellation of treasury stock upon consummation of the merger.

 

Statements of Operations

 

The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the Transaction Adjustments column in the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 28, 2025, and the year ended December 31, 2024. All adjustments are based on preliminary assumptions and valuations, which are subject to change. The pro forma adjustments reflect the effect of the Pro Forma Transactions on Aero’s and BT Brands’ historical consolidated statements of operations as if the business combination occurred on January 1, 2024.

 

g) Merger Transaction costs

 

The pro forma statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024, were adjusted to include the expected transaction costs, including an estimated amount of $3,538,000 related to Maxim Advisory fees, giving effect to the business combination as if it had been completed as of January 1, 2024.

 

(h) Weighted average shares outstanding

 

The weighted average shares outstanding have been adjusted to reflect the share-related impacts of the transaction, assuming the conversion of the series A-1, A-2 and B preferred shares and the issuance of compensation shares as if the merger occurred on January 1, 2024.

 

 
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EXHIBIT 99.5