10-K/A: Jet.AI Inc. Files Amended Annual Report Following Auditor Change

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Annual Report Amendment 15 August 2024 4:05 PM

Jet.AI Inc. has filed an amendment to its annual report to replace the audit opinions of its 2022 and 2023 financial statements due to the suspension of its previous auditor.

Capital raiseThe company has the right to periodically issue and sell to GEM, and GEM has agreed to purchase, up to $40,000,000 aggregate value of shares of the company's common stock during the 36-month period following the date of listing.The company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for a private placement with Ionic Ventures, LLC, receiving gross proceeds of approximately $1.5 million.The company intends to fund its operations with funds from its operations, drawdowns under its GEM share purchase agreement, as well as proceeds from other financing arrangements.

Worse than expectedThe company's revenue decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023.The company's net loss increased significantly from 2022 to 2023.The company has a going concern warning due to recurring losses and a significant accumulated deficit.

Summary

Jet.AI Inc. filed an amendment to its annual report on Form 10-K/A to replace the audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023.
The original 2022 audit was conducted by BF Borgers CPA PC, which was later suspended by the SEC, necessitating a re-audit by Hacker Johnson & Smith PA.
The re-audit by Hacker did not result in any changes to the 2022 financial statements.
The amendment also includes updated certifications from the company's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
The company's common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol JTAI.
The company had 24,576,880 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 13, 2024.
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates was $12,902,168 as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The document highlights significant financial losses, a decrease in revenue, and a going concern warning, which are all negative indicators for investors. The need for additional capital raises further underscores the company's financial challenges.

Positives

The company successfully completed a re-audit of its 2022 financial statements with no changes required.
The company has a cash balance of $2,100,543 at the end of 2023.
The company has the ability to reduce cash burn to preserve capital.

Negatives

The company experienced a significant decrease in revenue from $21,862,728 in 2022 to $12,214,556 in 2023.
The company's net loss increased from $7,738,203 in 2022 to $12,616,408 in 2023.
The company has a substantial accumulated deficit of $39,272,388.
The company has a going concern warning due to recurring losses and a significant accumulated deficit.

Risks

The company has a limited operating history and has incurred losses from operations since inception.
The company's ability to continue as a going concern is in doubt due to recurring losses and a significant accumulated deficit.
The company may be required to reduce the near-term scope of its planned development and operations if it is unable to obtain sufficient additional capital.
The company's business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide.
The company's business is sensitive to changes in the airline industry, fuel and operating costs, and regulations on carbon emissions from aviation.

Future Outlook

The company intends to fund its operations with funds from its operations, drawdowns under its GEM share purchase agreement, as well as proceeds from other financing arrangements. The company also has the ability to reduce cash burn to preserve capital.

Management Comments

Management believes the market and industry data contained in the report is reliable, but has not independently verified it.
Management's current views with respect to future events are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

Industry Context

The private aviation industry is sensitive to economic conditions, fuel costs, and regulatory changes. Jet.AI's performance is affected by these factors, as well as the demand for private jet travel and the acceptance of its business model.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The document does not provide specific comparable companies or projects for a detailed comparison.
However, the financial results indicate a significant decrease in revenue and an increase in net loss, which could be concerning compared to industry averages.
The going concern warning is a significant issue that would likely be viewed negatively compared to industry standards.

Related Party Transactions

The company entered into a Bridge Agreement with eight investors, including related parties such as Michael Winston, Wrendon Timothy, and William Yankus.
Related parties advanced a total of $42,000 to the company in 2022, which was repaid.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders are impacted by the company's significant losses and going concern warning.
Employees may be impacted by potential reductions in the scope of planned development and operations.
Customers may be impacted by the company's financial instability.

Next Steps

The company intends to fund its operations with funds from its operations, drawdowns under its GEM share purchase agreement, as well as proceeds from other financing arrangements.
The company anticipates redeeming the notes in full with proceeds expected to be received over the next several months from existing financing arrangements.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2020-02-01	Start date of JetToken Inc.
2021-08-11	Date of original warrant agreement for Oxbridge Acquisition Corp.
2021-11-01	Date of initial lease agreement.
2022-04-04	Date of second lease agreement.
2022-08-04	Date of Share Purchase Agreement with GEM.
2022-11-14	Date of promissory note with Sponsor.
2023-02-24	Date of Business Combination Agreement.
2023-05-11	Date of Amendment No. 1 to Business Combination Agreement.
2023-08-06	Date of Forward Purchase Agreement.
2023-08-10	Date of Business Combination completion and name change to Jet.AI Inc.
2023-08-31	Date of Forward Purchase Agreement Confirmation Amendment.
2023-09-11	Date of Bridge Agreement.
2023-10-02	Date of Forward Purchase Agreement Confirmation Second Amendment.
2023-10-23	Date of Registration Rights Agreement and Warrant Amendment Agreement.
2023-12-28	Date of Form of Warrant Exchange Agreement.
2023-12-31	End of fiscal year.
2024-01-17	Date of Warrant Exchange Agreement with an unaffiliated third-party investor.
2024-01-23	Date of Warrant Exchange Agreements with unaffiliated third-party investors.
2024-03-28	Date of Securities Purchase Agreement with Ionic Ventures, LLC.
2024-03-29	Date of Voting Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with Ionic Ventures, LLC.
2024-08-13	Date of share count.
2024-08-15	Date of this report.

Keywords

Jet.AI, Financial Statements, Audit, Amendment, Going Concern, Private Aviation, Warrants, Stock Options, Revenue, Net Loss

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