EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT
EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT	12. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Under the provisions of the CARES Act, and the subsequent extensions, the Company became eligible to apply for a refundable Employee Retention Credit (the “ERC”) subject to certain criteria, which could be used to offset payroll tax liabilities. In November 2022, the Company submitted an ERC claim totaling approximately $1.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received payments for part of the ERC claim totaling approximately $0.8 million. No such amounts were received during the three months ended March 31, 2026. The Company retains all rights to pursue and receive the remaining balance of approximately $0.7 million and is actively evaluating the likelihood and timing of any additional disbursements. The Company has not waived any claims to the unpaid portion of the ERC and is taking reasonable steps to secure the remaining balance. However, there can be no assurance as to the timing, amount, or certainty of receipt of additional funds, and the Company will continue to assess the collectability of the remaining claim in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2026

12. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). Under the provisions of the CARES Act, and the subsequent extensions, the Company became eligible to apply for a refundable Employee Retention Credit (the “ERC”) subject to certain criteria, which could be used to offset payroll tax liabilities.

In November 2022, the Company submitted an ERC claim totaling approximately $1.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company received payments for part of the ERC claim totaling approximately $0.8 million. No such amounts were received during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

The Company retains all rights to pursue and receive the remaining balance of approximately $0.7 million and is actively evaluating the likelihood and timing of any additional disbursements. The Company has not waived any claims to the unpaid portion of the ERC and is taking reasonable steps to secure the remaining balance. However, there can be no assurance as to the timing, amount, or certainty of receipt of additional funds, and the Company will continue to assess the collectability of the remaining claim in accordance with applicable accounting standards.