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Ideal Power Inc. (IPWR) 10-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Annual Report on Form 10-K covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Ideal Power Inc. is a smaller reporting company focused on the development and commercialization of its Bidirectional bipolar junction TRANsistor (B-TRAN®) solid-state switch technology. The company operates as a single segment and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. In November 2025, the company underwent a CEO transition, with David Somo replacing R. Daniel Brdar.

Key Financial Metrics

Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses were $10.91 million in 2025, a slight decrease from $11.06 million in 2024. Research and Development (R&D) expenses decreased by 3% to $6.05 million, while General and Administrative (G&A) expenses increased by 4% to $3.77 million.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Revenue decreased by 56% year-over-year, dropping from $86,032 to $37,728. The company attributes this to lower volume in development agreements and product sales.
• Cash Burn: Cash and cash equivalents declined significantly from $15.84 million to $6.13 million, a reduction of approximately $9.7 million. Operating activities consumed $9.14 million in cash during 2025.
• Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-based compensation expense decreased substantially to $729,173 in 2025 from $1.60 million in 2024, primarily due to the forfeiture of unvested performance stock units and restricted stock units.
• Interest Income: Net interest income decreased by 46% to $354,769 due to lower cash balances and interest rates.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

Recent Financing: In February 2026 (subsequent to the reporting period), the company completed an underwritten public offering and concurrent private placement, raising an estimated $12.6 million in net proceeds. This offering alleviated substantial doubt regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.

Commercialization Progress:

• First Design Win: Secured in late 2024 with a major Asian circuit protection manufacturer for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs). A multi-year strategic cooperation agreement was signed in February 2026.
• Stellantis Partnership: Completed the second phase of a development program in 2024. In August 2025, secured an order for custom development targeting EV applications, though the customer prioritized EV contactors over drivetrain inverters.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Liquidity: Prior to the February 2026 offering, the company faced significant liquidity constraints, having funded operations primarily through equity sales and grants ($3.7 million in grant revenue to date).
• Profitability: The company has incurred cumulative net losses of approximately $118 million since inception and expects to continue incurring losses until B-TRAN® technology is commercialized at scale.
• Regulatory Environment: The company notes that reduced U.S. government support for electric vehicles and renewable energy under the new administration (as of January 2025) could slow market growth.
• Supply Chain: Reliance on third-party foundries for 6-inch wafers results in higher costs per die compared to larger wafer sizes; transitioning to larger wafers carries execution risk.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the utilization of the $12.6 million raised in the February 2026 offering and its impact on the company's runway.
• Monitor the timeline for revenue recognition from the Stellantis and SSCB design win agreements, noting the 12-18 month lag between design wins and OEM product sales.
• Assess the company's ability to transition from 6-inch to 8-inch wafer fabrication to reduce cost of goods sold.
• Review the status of the CEO transition and the integration of new management strategies.
• Track the expiration of pre-2018 net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards, which begin expiring in 2031.