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Edible Garden AG Inc. (EDBL) - Q3 2025 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025. Edible Garden AG Inc. is a controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company producing hydroponic produce, nutraceuticals, and hot sauces. The company operates as a single segment and is classified as a smaller reporting company and an emerging growth company. As of November 10, 2025, there were 5,126,655 shares of common stock outstanding.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue: Q3 revenue increased 9% year-over-year, driven by shelf-stable product lines (Kick.Sports Nutrition, Vitamin Whey). However, YTD revenue decreased 13% due to a strategic exit from floral and lettuce categories.
• Margins: Gross margin contracted significantly to 9.7% in Q3 (from 27.1% in Q3 2024) and 11.5% YTD (from 22.9% YTD 2024). This was driven by increased greenhouse labor, freight costs, and raw material inflation.
• Expenses: Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses surged 73% in Q3 and 26% YTD. Increases were primarily due to depreciation from the NaturalShrimp asset acquisition, legal fees, and audit costs.
• Acquisitions: In May 2025, the company acquired sustainable aquaculture assets from NaturalShrimp for $12 million, paid via issuance of Series B Preferred Stock. This significantly increased property, equipment, and leasehold improvements.
• Debt Restructuring: The company engaged in multiple debt extinguishments and refinancing activities, including agreements with Arin Funding and Avondale Capital, resulting in losses on extinguishment of debt.

Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies

• Going Concern: Management has raised substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. Cash on hand ($0.83 million) is insufficient to fund operations without additional financing. The company expects to fund operations only into Q2 2026 with current resources.
• Liquidity Strategy: The company is actively raising capital through warrant inducements (including a $4.2 million inducement in October 2025), preferred stock sales, and at-the-market offerings. It is also evaluating cost reduction measures.
• Customer Concentration: Revenue is highly concentrated; four customers accounted for 81.9% of revenue in the first nine months of 2025. Loss of a major customer would materially impact operations.
• Nasdaq Listing: The company regained compliance with the Nasdaq Bid Price Rule in April 2025 but remains under a discretionary panel monitor until April 2026. Failure to maintain compliance could result in delisting.
• Contingencies: The company advanced funds to the Narayan Group for a potential acquisition that was terminated in June 2025. The promissory notes have defaulted, and the company has fully reserved the receivable as collection is deemed remote.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Cash Runway: Verify the sufficiency of the $4.2 million October 2025 warrant inducement proceeds to extend the operating runway beyond Q2 2026.
• Debt Covenants: Review the terms of the Avondale Secured Promissory Note and Arin agreements, specifically the weekly repayment obligations ($43,750 and $63,750 respectively) and collateral requirements.
• Preferred Stock Terms: Analyze the impact of the Series B Preferred Stock (8% preferred return) on future cash flows and common shareholder dilution.
• Margin Recovery: Assess management's plan to mitigate inflationary pressures on COGS and restore gross margins to historical levels.
• Customer Retention: Confirm the status of contracts with the top four customers representing ~82% of revenue.