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Newton Golf Company, Inc. (NWTG) - Q1 2025 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025. Newton Golf Company, Inc. (formerly Sacks Parente Golf, Inc.) is a technology-forward golf company manufacturing premium shafts, putters, and grips. During the quarter, the Company completed a name change and a 1-for-30 reverse stock split (effective March 17, 2025) to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance. The Company operates as a single segment with manufacturing facilities in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Key Financial Metrics

Liquidity & Debt: The Company reported a net decrease in cash of $1.78 million for the quarter. Total liabilities decreased significantly to $2.03 million from $14.95 million in the prior year, primarily due to the reclassification and exercise of warrant liabilities. There is no long-term debt reported, though a software licensing obligation of $18,000 remains non-current.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 246% year-over-year, driven by the introduction of the Newton Motion driver and fairway shaft product lines. Online sales accounted for $1.02 million of total revenue.
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses rose 93% to $2.82 million. This increase was largely due to one-time costs associated with special shareholder meetings, Series B warrant exercises, proxy solicitation, and higher audit fees for warrant valuation.
• Warrant Liability Impact: The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $1.4 million from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities. This gain significantly reduced the Net Loss compared to the Operating Loss. Most Series B warrants were exercised during the quarter, converting a large portion of the liability into equity.
• Equity Position: Stockholders' equity swung from a deficit of $5.2 million in Q1 2024 to a positive $6.2 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to the exercise of warrants and the reduction of warrant liabilities.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Going Concern: Management has raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within the next 12 months. While cash on hand ($5.9 million) is expected to last 12 months, the Company continues to burn cash in operations ($1.6 million in Q1) and relies on future financing to sustain operations until positive cash flow is achieved.

Nasdaq Compliance: The Company received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq regarding the minimum stockholders' equity requirement ($2.5 million). However, management notes that equity as of March 31, 2025 ($6.2 million) exceeds this requirement due to the warrant exercises. The Company is also working to maintain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement following the reverse stock split.

Internal Controls: The Company disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including inadequate segregation of duties and insufficient personnel with GAAP expertise. Remediation efforts include hiring a new CFO and Controller.

Outlook: The Company anticipates expansion into golf apparel and other product lines. Seasonality remains a factor, with sales expected to fluctuate based on golf participation trends.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Cash Burn Rate: Verify the sustainability of the $1.6 million quarterly operating cash burn against the $5.9 million cash balance.
• Warrant Liability Volatility: Monitor the remaining Series A warrants ($177,000 fair value) and their potential impact on future earnings and equity.
• Nasdaq Status: Confirm continued compliance with Nasdaq listing rules regarding bid price and equity requirements post-split.
• Internal Control Remediation: Assess the progress of hiring and implementing controls to address the disclosed material weaknesses.
• Revenue Concentration: Note that 98% of sales are from the United States and no single customer exceeded 10% of sales, but verify the stability of the top two customers who hold 75% of accounts receivable.