ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2025 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN | NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN
Organization and Nature of Operations
Empery Digital Inc. (“Empery Digital” or the “Company”) was formed on February 21, 2020, as a Delaware corporation, under the name Frog ePowersports, Inc. The Company was renamed Volcon, Inc. on October 1, 2020. The Company was renamed Empery Digital Inc. on July 30, 2025, in connection with which the Company changed its Nasdaq ticker symbol from VLCN to EMPD.
Effective as of July 17, 2025, the Company adopted
a Bitcoin treasury strategy with the goal of becoming a leading, low cost, capital efficient, globally trusted aggregator of Bitcoin.
Empery Digital was founded as the first all-electric powersports company sourcing high-quality and sustainable electric vehicles for the
outdoor community. Going forward the Company intends to operate the powersports brand under the brand name Empery Mobility. The Company
believes electric vehicles are the future of off-roading, not only because of their environmental benefits but also because of their near-silent
operation, which allows for a more immersive and enjoyable outdoor experience.
Going Concern
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has recurring losses and has generated negative cash flows from operations since inception.
In February and March 2024, certain holders of the convertible notes issued by the Company in May 2023 (the “May 2023 Convertible Notes”) converted approximately $7.4 million of principal to common stock. In March 2024, the holders exchanged the remaining $24.7 million outstanding principal amount of May 2023 Convertible Notes for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) with a $1,000 per share value and an initial conversation price of $1,064.00 per share for common stock (see Note 9). All covenants from the May 2023 Convertible Notes were terminated upon this exchange.
As discussed further in Note 6 below, on May 22, 2024, the Company issued Senior Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $2,942,170 due May 22, 2025 (the “May 2024 Notes”) for net proceeds of $2,255,851. The holders of the May 2024 Notes also received fully vested warrants (the “May 2024 Note Warrants”) to purchase 1,589 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1,856.00 per share. The May 2024 Note Warrants were exercisable beginning November 23, 2024 and expire November 23, 2029.
On July 12, 2024, the Company sold 10,789,261. Proceeds from this offering were used to repay the May 2024 Notes. shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $233.60 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock at $233.60 per pre-funded warrant. The Company received net proceeds of $
In October 2024, the Company established an At the Market equity offering program (“ATM”) whereby the Company can sell up to $100 million of its common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company has raised net proceeds of $8,846,761 from sales under the ATM.
On February 6, 2025, the Company sold 10,703,882 from this offering. common stock units and pre-funded warrant units at $ per unit in an underwritten public offering. The Company received net proceeds of $
As discussed further in Note 13 below, on July 21, 2025 the Company completed private placements with certain institutional and accredited investors (“Private Placements”) for the sale of 5,728,662 shares of its common stock with an exercise price of $0.00001, for $9.99999 per share of the underlying common stock. The Company received gross proceeds of over $501 million which included the settlement by certain purchasers using Bitcoin valued at approximately $28.0 million and net cash proceeds of approximately $481 million after fees and expenses associated with the Private Placements. The Company intends to use these net proceeds to purchase Bitcoin under its treasury strategy. shares of its common stock, par value $ per share (the “common stock”) at a price of $ per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of
Management anticipates that our cash on hand as of June 30, 2025, plus cash expected to be generated from operations and the cash received from the Private Placements will be sufficient to fund planned operations beyond one year from the date of the issuance of the financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Nasdaq Compliance
On July 5, 2023, the Company received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5550(b)(2), which requires that it maintain a market value of listed securities (“MVLS”) of $35 million. MVLS is calculated by multiplying the Company’s shares outstanding by the closing price of its common stock. On December 19, 2023, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as the minimum bid price of its common stock had been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.
On December 26, 2023, the Company was notified by Nasdaq that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) as the closing bid price of our common stock had been below $0.10 for ten consecutive trading days from December 11, 2023 through December 22, 2023 and was subject to delisting on January 2, 2024. On January 4, 2024, the Company received notice from Nasdaq that it did not meet the MVLS requirement and it was subject to delisting. The Company submitted a hearing request to Nasdaq’s Hearings Department for both of these matters, which stayed the suspension of the Company’s common stock. The Company participated in a hearing with Nasdaq’s Hearings Department on March 26, 2024 and on April 2, 2024, they informed the Company that the Company had until June 24, 2024 to regain compliance with the above listing rules.
On June 11, 2024, the Company received a notice from the Nasdaq that the Company no longer met the minimum 500,000 publicly held shares requirement for Nasdaq and, as such, it no longer complied with Listing Rule 5550(a)(4). Furthermore, the notice indicated that this matter would serve as an additional basis for delisting the Company’s securities from Nasdaq, that the Panel would consider this matter in their decision regarding the Company’s continued listing on Nasdaq, and that the Company should present its views with respect to this additional deficiency to the Panel in writing no later than June 18, 2024. On June 18, 2024, the Company submitted a letter to Nasdaq notifying them that the Company was in compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(4) due to the issuance of additional shares of common stock from the conversion of preferred stock to common stock by certain Preferred Stockholders.
On July 17, 2024, Nasdaq informed the Company that it had regained compliance with the above listing rules but will continue to be monitored for ongoing compliance.
On May 13, 2025, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as the minimum bid price of its common stock had been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. The Company submitted a hearing request to Nasdaq’s Hearings Department for this matter, which stayed the suspension of the Company’s common stock. On June 11, 2025, the Company completed a 1-for-8 reverse stock split. The Company participated in a hearing with Nasdaq’s Hearings Department on June 24, 2025. On July 17, 2025, Nasdaq informed the Company that it had regained compliance with the above listing rules but will need to continue to remain in compliance with the minimum bid price rule through November 10, 2025 in order to avoid delisting.
Impact of Tariffs on Imported Goods from China and Vietnam
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. imposed reciprocal tariffs on imports from various countries including China and Vietnam starting with a 10% baseline tariff. On April 9, China-specific tariffs increased significantly, while Vietnam’s tariffs were deferred for an initial 90-day period. That pause was later extended to August 1, 2025, and then to August 7, 2025, maintaining Vietnam’s tariff at the baseline 10% during such extension.
Following ongoing negotiations, a tentative trade deal with Vietnam was reached on July 2, 2025. U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods would be set at 20%, while goods deemed to be Chinese in origin but routed through Vietnam (transshipments) would be subject to a 40% tariff. This replaces the originally stated 46% rate.
China remains subject to an additional 30% tariff (down from the temporary increase, effective mid-May) under the continued reciprocal framework. That rate is in effect through August 12, 2025, pending further amendment.
Tariffs imposed by the current administration continue to impact the Company’s cost for vehicles and parts manufactured in China and Vietnam. With the expected Vietnam tariff rate of 20%, the Company can continue sourcing from Vietnam, though it would likely result in a modest reduction in margins and a corresponding increase in retail pricing. The Company remains actively evaluating strategic alternatives, including U.S. assembly or shifting production as well as potentially adjusting selling prices to offset elevated import costs.
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