10-Q: NAPC Defense Reports Q1 Loss, Faces Going Concern Doubts

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Quarterly Report


NAPC Defense, Inc. reported a net loss of $584,252 for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, with no revenue, and faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Delay expectedThe intellectual property related to CornerShot and other defense products was impaired to $0 because the company had not closed sales and licensing deals as of April 30, 2025, indicating a delay in commercializing these assets.The lawsuit by Delmar, pending dismissal for lack of prosecution, indicates a delay in resolving a past contractual dispute.
Capital raiseManagement explicitly states plans to raise capital through equity markets to fund operations.The company is 'in immediate need of further working capital and is seeking options, with respect to financing, in the form of debt, equity or a combination thereof.'Subsequent to July 31, 2025, the company entered into two new convertible note agreements for $150,000 and $50,000, respectively.Issued 1,250,000 common shares for $12,500 in proceeds from subscription agreements during the quarter.Issued 4,535,714 common shares for $45,357 from warrant exercises.
Worse than expectedReported zero revenue for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, compared to $67,467 in the prior year.Net loss increased to $584,252 from $435,863 year-over-year.The company has a substantial working capital deficit of $1,486,603.The intellectual property acquired for the core defense business was fully impaired to $0.Multiple convertible notes payable are in default.The company received a 'going concern' warning, indicating significant financial instability.

Summary

  • Reported a net loss of $584,252 for the three months ended July 31, 2025, an increase from $435,863 in the same period last year.
  • Generated no revenue for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, a decrease from $67,467 in the prior year's quarter.
  • Operating expenses decreased by 18.1% to $258,059 for the three months ended July 31, 2025, primarily due to reductions in general and administrative, rent, and legal fees.
  • Total other expenses increased by 108.4% to $326,193, driven by higher amortization of debt discount and financing fees.
  • Ended the quarter with a working capital deficit of $1,486,603 and a cash balance of $24,610.
  • Management expects available cash to be expended in less than one month from the filing date.
  • The intellectual property acquired for the defense business, valued at $1,615,000, was fully impaired to $0 as of April 30, 2025, due to a lack of closed sales and licensing deals.
  • Multiple convertible notes payable are currently in default due to non-payment of principal and/or accrued interest.
  • Issued 33,128,755 shares of restricted common stock during the quarter for various purposes, including debt conversion, commitment fees, and warrant exercises.
  • Total common shares issued and outstanding increased to 274,508,460 as of October 9, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The company exhibits severe financial distress, evidenced by zero revenue, escalating net losses, a critical 'going concern' warning, and a substantial working capital deficit. The complete impairment of its core intellectual property highlights a critical failure in its new business strategy, and heavy reliance on dilutive debt with multiple defaults further exacerbates its precarious position.

Positives

  • Operating expenses decreased by $56,911 (18.1%) to $258,059 for the three months ended July 31, 2025, compared to the prior year.
  • Successfully raised $267,657 in cash from financing activities during the quarter.
  • Discontinued the unprofitable treasure and shipwreck recovery business to focus solely on the defense sector.

Negatives

  • Reported zero revenue for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, a significant decline from $67,467 in the prior year.
  • Net loss increased to $584,252 for the quarter, up from $435,863 in the comparable prior period.
  • Maintains a substantial working capital deficit of $1,486,603 as of July 31, 2025.
  • Cash balance of $24,610 is critically low, with management expecting it to be depleted in less than one month.
  • The company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Intellectual property, including rights to the CornerShot system, valued at $1,615,000, was fully impaired to $0 due to a lack of closed sales and licensing deals.
  • Several convertible notes payable are in default, increasing financial risk and potential legal action from lenders.
  • Significant potential for dilution to current shareholders from 163,582,925 shares underlying outstanding convertible notes and 35,536,302 shares underlying warrants.
  • Material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting were identified due to limited resources and lack of segregation of duties.

Risks

  • The company has incurred recurring losses and expects to expend its available cash in less than one month, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Failure to raise adequate capital and generate significant revenues could result in the company having to curtail or cease operations.
  • Convertible notes, convertible at the lenders' option, represent significant potential dilution to current shareholders, which may negatively affect the common stock's trading price.
  • The company does not have additional sources of debt or equity financing to refinance or pay off notes payable that are currently in default, risking lawsuits and foreclosure on assets.
  • The intellectual property acquired for the defense business was impaired to $0 due to a lack of closed sales and licensing deals, indicating a significant challenge in commercializing its core assets.
  • Material weaknesses exist in internal control over financial reporting due to insufficient dedicated resources, lack of segregation of duties, and absence of an audit committee or independent audit committee financial expert, increasing the risk of financial misstatements.
  • Management believes current trends toward lower capital investment in start-up companies pose a significant challenge to the company's success.
  • Meeting financial disclosure and reporting requirements as a publicly reporting company, particularly Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, could limit management's time for business plan implementation.
  • An ongoing lawsuit by Delmar seeking $20,000 for alleged breach of contract could result in financial liability.

Future Outlook

Management plans to raise additional capital through equity markets to fund operations and generate revenue, though no significant revenues are expected for the foreseeable future. The company will continue to rely on equity sales, which will result in dilution to existing shareholders. Upon obtaining sufficient capital and operations, management intends to implement internal controls to address identified weaknesses. The company will adopt ASU 2023-09 in its fourth quarter of 2026.

Management Comments

  • "Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report."
  • "Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant, as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report."
  • "Managements plans include raising capital through the equity markets to fund operations and the generation of revenue through its business."
  • "The Company does not expect to generate any significant revenues for the foreseeable future."
  • "Management believes that current trends toward lower capital investment in start-up companies pose the most significant challenge to the Companys success over the next year and in future years."
  • "Management has determined that a material weakness exists due to a lack of segregation of duties, resulting from the Companys limited resources and personnel."

Industry Context

NAPC Defense, Inc. has fully pivoted to the defense and security industries, aiming to produce and supply CornerShot units, develop proprietary small arms, and distribute ballistic protection. The complete impairment of its core intellectual property related to the CornerShot system, coupled with zero revenue, suggests significant challenges in securing contracts and commercializing products within this highly competitive and regulated sector. The company's heavy reliance on dilutive convertible debt and its 'going concern' warning indicate difficulties in attracting traditional financing, which is a critical hurdle for capital-intensive defense ventures.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • NA

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Officer and DirectorCraig A. HuffmanNA2024-04-01Resigned from officer and director roles, continued as Secretary and Chief Legal Officer.
Officer and DirectorPatrick ScheiderNA2024-04-01Resigned from officer and director roles.
Officer and DirectorFrederick ConteNA2024-04-01Resigned from officer and director roles.
Director and Chief Executive OfficerNAEdward K. West2024-04-01Appointed as part of a change in the main direction of the company.
DirectorNAEvelyn R. Gurba2024-04-01Appointed as part of a change in the main direction of the company.
DirectorNADerrick West2024-04-01Appointed as part of a change in the main direction of the company.
Director and Chief Financial OfficerNAJohn Spence2024-04-01Appointed as part of a change in the main direction of the company.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Internal Control WeaknessIdentified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting due to insufficient dedicated resources, lack of segregation of duties, and absence of an audit committee or independent audit committee financial expert.2025-07-31Increases the risk of material misstatements in financial statements not being prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Remediation PlanManagement intends to assess current duties, assign additional duties, potentially hire additional personnel, and review Board composition to address internal control deficiencies, contingent on obtaining sufficient capital and operations.NAAims to improve financial reporting reliability and compliance, but implementation is dependent on future funding.

Legal Proceedings

  • In May 2023, NAPC Defense, Inc. was sued in county court by Delmar for $20,000 over an alleged breach of contract related to a Regulation A offering in 2022. The company is defending the suit, contending Delmar never performed its obligations. As of July 31, 2025, the suit was pending dismissal for lack of prosecution.

Related Party Transactions

  • An officer of the company provided a convertible promissory note with a balance of $60,890 as of July 31, 2025.
  • Native American Pride Constructors, LLC (NAPC, LLC) advanced $63,791 to the company, with a balance of $4,102 owed as of July 31, 2025.
  • A limited liability company controlled by a Director provided short-term loans totaling $51,000 ($6,000 on Feb 28, 2025; $15,000 on Mar 4, 2025; $30,000 on Mar 11, 2025).
  • A Director of the company provided short-term loans totaling $38,800 ($18,800 on June 23, 2025; $20,000 on July 1, 2025), with $9,800 and $8,000 balances remaining respectively.
  • Paid $25,000 in rent to a related party for a lease that ended April 30, 2025.
  • A related party limited liability company provided $6,500 of construction services for office improvements, recorded as accounts payable, related parties.
  • The acquisition agreement on March 26, 2024, with NAPC, LLC for intellectual property and rights involved the issuance of 95,000,000 shares of restricted common stock, valued at $1,615,000, which was subsequently impaired to $0.
  • Subsequent to July 31, 2025, the company entered into a month-to-month lease agreement with a related party for warehouse and office space at $10,000 per month.

Stakeholder Impact

  • **Shareholders:** Face significant dilution risk from ongoing issuance of common stock for debt conversion and financing. The 'going concern' warning and impairment of key intellectual property pose a high risk of substantial or complete loss of investment.
  • **Creditors (Convertible Note Holders):** Many notes are in default, increasing the risk of non-payment or forced conversion into highly diluted equity, potentially at unfavorable rates.
  • **Employees/Management:** The company's severe financial distress and 'going concern' warning create job insecurity and place significant pressure on management to secure funding and generate revenue.
  • **Customers/Partners:** The lack of closed sales and impairment of intellectual property suggest difficulties in executing the new defense business strategy, potentially impacting future customer relationships and the viability of partnerships (e.g., with Silver Shadow of Israel).

Next Steps

  • Raise additional capital through equity or debt financing to fund operations and address liquidity issues.
  • Implement internal controls to address identified material weaknesses, contingent on obtaining sufficient capital and operations.
  • Continue pursuing contracts for the CornerShot system and developing proprietary small arms.
  • Continue efforts in distributing ballistic protection and less-than-lethal products.
  • Continue brokering large-scale ammunition, artillery, and armored vehicles.
  • Adopt ASU 2023-09 in its fourth quarter of 2026.
  • Resolve the pending lawsuit with Delmar.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2016-01-24Incorporated in the State of Nevada as Beliss Corp.
2021-05-19Entered into a convertible note payable with a face value of $150,000, due February 19, 2023.
2021-12-06Entered into a convertible note payable with a face value of $70,666, due February 6, 2023.
2023-02-05Entered into a Media Use and License Agreement with a corporation.
2023-03-05Entered into a vessel loan agreement with an individual.
2023-05-01Sued in county court by the firm of Delmar over a contract.
2023-08-01Entered into a convertible note payable with a face value of $50,000, due August 1, 2024.
2023-11-01FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which the company adopted in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.
2024-02-01Entered into a master convertible corporate note agreement with Native American Pride Constructors, LLC (NAPC, LLC).
2024-03-26Entered into an Agreement for Acquisition with Native American Pride Constructors, LLC.
2024-03-27A member of the Board of Directors resigned.
2024-04-01Company changed its name to NAPC Defense, Inc. and new officers and directors were appointed.
2024-05-01Acquisition deal with NAPC, LLC closed, and shares were reclassified from a prepaid asset to intellectual property.
2024-06-14Entered into a convertible promissory note agreement with a principal amount of $150,000, due June 14, 2025.
2024-07-03Entered into a convertible promissory note agreement with a principal amount of $75,000, due July 3, 2025.
2024-08-12Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $30,000, due February 12, 2025.
2024-10-17Entered into a convertible promissory note agreement with a principal amount of $75,000, due October 17, 2025.
2024-12-16Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $10,000, due December 15, 2025.
2024-12-18Entered into two convertible promissory notes with face values of $15,000 and $5,000, both due December 18, 2025.
2024-12-20Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $250,000, due December 19, 2025.
2025-01-16Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $5,000, due January 15, 2026.
2025-01-30Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $5,000, due January 29, 2026.
2025-02-20Increased authorized common shares from 300,000,000 to 500,000,000.
2025-02-28A related party limited liability company provided a short-term loan of $6,000.
2025-03-04A related party limited liability company provided a short-term loan of $15,000.
2025-03-11A related party limited liability company provided a short-term loan of $30,000.
2025-03-19Entered into two convertible promissory notes with face values of $75,000 each, due December 31, 2025.
2025-04-18Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $5,000, due April 19, 2026.
2025-04-30Intellectual property balance of $1,615,000 was impaired to $0.
2025-04-30Discontinued its treasure and shipwreck recovery business.
2025-04-30Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $5,000, due May 1, 2026.
2025-05-01Commercial office space lease commenced, terminating on May 1, 2028.
2025-05-02Entered into two convertible promissory notes with face values of $27,500 each, due August 2, 2025.
2025-05-19Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $5,000, due May 20, 2026.
2025-06-23A Director of the Company provided a loan of $18,800.
2025-06-23Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $50,000, due June 24, 2026.
2025-07-01A Director of the Company provided a loan of $20,000.
2025-07-02Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $55,000, due October 1, 2025.
2025-07-18Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $27,500, due October 17, 2025.
2025-07-21Entered into a convertible promissory note with a face value of $13,750, due October 21, 2025.
2025-07-31End of the quarterly reporting period.
2025-08-02Two convertible promissory notes dated May 2, 2025, went into default.
2025-08-12A convertible promissory note dated August 12, 2024, went into default.
2025-08-21Entered into a convertible note with a face value of $150,000, due August 22, 2026.
2025-09-11Entered into a convertible note with a face value of $50,000, due September 12, 2026.
2025-10-09Date of filing of the Form 10-Q.
2026-12-15Effective date for ASU 2024-03 for fiscal years beginning after.
2026-10-31Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 in its fourth quarter of 2026.
2027-12-15Effective date for ASU 2024-03 for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after.

Recommendation

strong sell

The company exhibits severe financial distress with zero revenue, escalating net losses, and a critical 'going concern' warning. The complete impairment of its primary intellectual property, coupled with a substantial working capital deficit and heavy reliance on highly dilutive, defaulting convertible debt, indicates a fundamentally unsustainable business model. The material weaknesses in internal controls further compound the risk, making it a highly speculative and dangerous investment with a high probability of capital loss.

Keywords

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