10-Q: Jet.AI Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results, Revenue Declines Amid Strategic Shift

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Quarterly Report 15 May 2025 8:05 PM

Jet.AI Inc. reports a decrease in revenue for Q1 2025, alongside a strategic move to divest its aviation business and focus on AI and data-center sectors.

Capital raiseThe company raised $11.0 million through the exercise of Series B Preferred Stock warrants.A non-binding term sheet is in place with Hexstone Capital LP for a potential $50 million financing transaction.The company has access to an aggregate of up to $40 million from the Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2022, with GEM Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited (together with GEM Yield LLC SCS, GEM), less drawdowns of $2,550,024 to date.

Worse than expectedRevenue decreased by 9.7% year-over-year, indicating a challenging business environment.Software-related revenue from the proprietary booking platform declined by 39%.

Summary

Jet.AI Inc. reported a net loss of $3.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, slightly improved from a $3.3 million loss in the same period last year.
Revenue decreased by 9.7% to $3.5 million, primarily due to a decline in software-related revenue and challenging economic conditions.
The company is in the process of selling its aviation business to flyExclusive, aiming to focus on AI and data-center opportunities.
Operating expenses increased slightly to $3.1 million, driven by higher general and administrative costs, offset by lower sales and marketing expenses.
The company raised $11.0 million through the exercise of Series B Preferred Stock warrants, bolstering its cash position to $12.2 million.
Jet.AI is exploring additional financing options, including a potential $50 million private placement with Hexstone Capital LP.
The company is implementing cost-saving measures and strategic initiatives to improve profitability and liquidity.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. While the company is facing revenue declines and operating losses, it is actively pursuing strategic initiatives and financing options to improve its financial position. The potential sale of the aviation business and focus on AI and data-center sectors could unlock new growth opportunities, but it also introduces uncertainty.

Positives

Net loss showed a slight improvement compared to the same period last year.
Cash position is strong at $12.2 million due to recent financing activities.
The strategic shift to focus on AI and data-center sectors could unlock new growth opportunities.
The company is actively exploring additional financing options to support its operations.
Aircraft management service revenue increased to $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 60% increase from $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Negatives

Revenue decreased by 9.7% year-over-year, indicating challenges in the current business environment.
The company continues to incur operating losses and has an accumulated deficit of $55.7 million.
Software-related revenue from the proprietary booking platform declined by 39%.
The potential sale of the aviation business indicates a need to restructure and refocus the company's operations.
The company is reliant on external financing to fund its operations, which may be subject to market conditions and contractual limitations.

Risks

The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on securing additional financing.
The potential transaction with Hexstone Capital LP is not yet finalized and may not be consummated.
The company faces risks related to the airline industry, fuel costs, and market acceptance of its business model.
The company's reliance on external financing may dilute existing shareholders' equity.
The company's strategic shift to AI and data-center sectors may not be successful.

Future Outlook

Jet.AI expects to close the transaction with flyExclusive during the second or third quarter of 2025, after which it will focus on AI and data-center opportunities. The company anticipates revenue and operating profit growth from strategic initiatives, but expects to incur operating losses for at least the next 12 months.

Management Comments

The company intends to fund its operations with capital from its operations, drawdowns under its Share Purchase Agreement with GEM Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited, proceeds from the exercise of warrants contemplated under the terms set forth in a term sheet entered into with Hexstone Capital LP (Hexstone) in February of 2025, and other sales of debt or equity securities.
The Company could, if necessary, reduce cash burn to preserve capital.

Industry Context

The decline in software-related revenue reflects an industry-wide trend of reduced private jet travel demand. The company's strategic shift to AI and data-center sectors aligns with broader trends of technology companies diversifying into high-growth areas.

Comparison to Industry Standards

It is difficult to compare Jet.AI's results directly to industry standards due to its unique business model and strategic shift.
Comparable companies in the private aviation sector include Wheels Up and Vista Global, but their financial performance and strategic focus may differ significantly.
In the AI and data-center sectors, potential competitors include established technology companies and startups, each with varying levels of financial performance and market share.
The proposed transaction with flyExclusive is similar to other acquisitions in the aviation industry, where companies seek to consolidate operations and expand market reach.

Related Party Transactions

See Note 5 for a discussion of the engagement letters entered into in December 2024 and February 2025.
See Note 6 for a discussion of related party Placement Agent Agreement and other placement agent agreements entered into in 2024 with Maxim.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders will be impacted by the potential sale of the aviation business and the strategic shift to AI and data-center sectors.
Employees may be affected by the restructuring and potential layoffs.
Customers may experience changes in service offerings and pricing.
Suppliers and creditors may be impacted by the company's financial performance and strategic decisions.

Next Steps

The company expects to close the transaction with flyExclusive during the second or third quarter of 2025.
Jet.AI will focus on AI and data-center opportunities after the transaction.
The company will continue to explore additional financing options, including the potential private placement with Hexstone Capital LP.
Jet.AI will implement cost-saving measures and strategic initiatives to improve profitability and liquidity.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2018-01-01	Jet.AI Inc. was founded in 2018 by Michael Winston.
2021-11-01	The Company entered into a leasing arrangement with a third party for an aircraft to be used in the Company's operations.
2022-08-04	Jet Token executed a Share Purchase Agreement with GEM Yield LLC SCS and GEM Yield Bahamas Limited.
2023-08-10	The Company consummated the business combination transaction.
2023-09-11	The Company entered into a binding term sheet (the Bridge Agreement) with eight investors.
2023-10-23	The Company entered into a warrant amendment agreement retroactively effective as of August 10, 2023 (the GEM Warrant Amendment).
2024-03-28	The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the Series B Securities Purchase Agreement) with Ionic Ventures, LLC (Ionic) for a private placement.
2024-10-31	The Company entered into an aircraft purchase agreement with Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron), for the purchase of three Cessna Citation CJ4 aircraft (the CJ4 Aircraft).
2024-11-12	The Company effected a reverse common stock split of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of one-for-225.
2024-11-13	The Company's Board of Directors authorized and approved a share repurchase program (the Share Repurchase Program) pursuant to which the Company may repurchase up to $2 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock from time to time through December 31, 2025.
2024-12-04	The Company entered into an engagement letter (the 2024 Maxim Engagement Letter) with Maxim Group LLC (Maxim).
2025-02-13	The Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the Merger Agreement) with flyExclusive, Inc. (flyExclusive), FlyX Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of flyExclusive (Merger Sub), and Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (SpinCo).
2025-02-25	The Company entered into an engagement letter (the 2025 Maxim Engagement Letter) with Maxim, pursuant to which the Company engaged Maxim to serve as its exclusive financial advisor with respect to a spin-out transaction.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period.
2025-05-13	As of May 13, 2025, there were 2,551,256 shares of the Company's common stock, par value $ 0.0001 , issued and outstanding.
2025-05-15	Date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

Keywords

Jet.AI, Financial Results, Q1 2025, Revenue, Net Loss, Aviation Business, flyExclusive, AI, Data-Center, Financing, Series B Preferred Stock, Hexstone Capital, Share Purchase Agreement, CharterGPT, Aircraft Management

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