10-Q: Rego Payment Architectures Reports Q1 2025 Results: Losses Widen as Company Seeks Strategic Alternatives

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Quarterly Report 15 May 2025 8:31 PM

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Rego Payment Architectures reports increased net losses for Q1 2025, with ongoing efforts to explore strategic alternatives including a potential sale of the company.

Capital raiseThe company states that it needs to generate sufficient revenues to support its cost structure to enable it to pay ongoing costs and expenses as they are incurred, finance enhancements to its Platform, and execute the business plan.If the company cannot generate sufficient revenue to fund its business plan, it intends to seek to raise such financing through the sale of debt and/or equity securities.The issuance of additional equity would result in dilution to existing shareholders.The issuance of convertible debt may also result in dilution to existing stockholders.If the company is unable to obtain additional funds when they are needed or if such funds cannot be obtained on terms acceptable to it, it will be unable to execute upon the business plan or pay costs and expenses as they are incurred, which would have a material, adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

Worse than expectedThe company's net loss increased compared to the same period last year.The company's cash position is critically low and is expected to be depleted by June 2025.

Summary

Rego Payment Architectures, Inc. reported a net loss of $2,743,488 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $2,291,463 for the same period in 2024.
The company generated no revenue in either period.
Operating expenses totaled $2,556,823 in Q1 2025, compared to $2,044,388 in Q1 2024.
General and administrative expenses increased significantly due to expenses associated with the extension of certain outstanding stock options.
The company's cash position as of May 15, 2025, was approximately $850,000, which management believes will only be sufficient to fund operations through June 2025.
Rego is exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the company, and is seeking additional funding through debt and/or equity securities.
The maturity dates for the 10% Secured Convertible Notes Payable and the 4% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes Payable have been extended to May 31, 2025, with a provision for automatic month-to-month extensions unless the note holders provide written notification to the contrary.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The sentiment is negative due to increasing losses, a critically low cash position, and the need for additional financing to continue operations. While the company is exploring strategic alternatives, the overall outlook is uncertain.

Positives

The company is actively exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, which could provide a return to investors.
Transaction expenses decreased due to a diminished focus on the business-to-consumer marketspace.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased due to lower marketing consulting and event expenditures.

Negatives

The company has not generated significant revenue since its inception.
The net loss increased in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024.
The company's cash position is critically low and is expected to be depleted by June 2025.
The company is dependent on additional financing to continue operations.

Risks

The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain due to significant losses and negative cash flow.
Failure to secure additional financing could prevent the company from executing its business plan.
The company faces intense competition and rapid technological change in relevant markets.
The company's reliance on licensing agreements and partnerships carries the risk of unsuccessful development and implementation.
The company's debt obligations, including convertible notes, could lead to dilution of existing shareholders.

Future Outlook

The company believes its existing cash resources will not be sufficient to sustain operations during the next twelve months and needs to generate revenue or obtain financing. Management believes the Company will not be able to finance its operations beyond June 2025.

Management Comments

Management believes that building on its COPPA compliance advantage, the future of REGO Payment Architectures, Inc. will be based on the foundational architecture of the Platform that will allow its use across multiple financial markets where secure controlled payments are needed.
Management believes this approach will enable the Company to reduce expenses while broadening its reach.

Industry Context

The company operates in the competitive mobile payment platform industry, focusing on family-oriented solutions and compliance with regulations like COPPA and GDPR. The company is targeting established brands with large family-focused account bases including banks, telecommunication companies, faith-based organizations, media distributors, mobile device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and merchants.

Comparison to Industry Standards

It's difficult to directly compare Rego's results to industry standards due to its unique focus on COPPA and GDPR compliance within the youth mobile payment space.
Companies like Greenlight and Step offer similar youth-focused financial products, but their financial details aren't always directly comparable due to differences in business models and reporting.
Rego's strategy of licensing its platform to larger institutions is similar to Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) models employed by companies like Green Dot and Marqeta, but Rego's success hinges on its ability to secure these partnerships and generate revenue from them.

Related Party Transactions

As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company owed the Chief Executive Officer, who is also a more than 5% beneficial owner, a total of $10,096 and $4,327 in unpaid salary.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company owed the Chief Financial Officer a total of $5,116 and $2,192 in unpaid salary.
On February 19, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer each received cash bonuses of $30,000 for a total of $60,000 in aggregate.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders face potential dilution from future equity offerings.
Employees face uncertainty due to the company's financial instability and potential sale.
Customers may be affected by changes in the company's service offerings or potential disruptions due to financial constraints.
Creditors face increased risk due to the company's low cash position and dependence on additional financing.

Next Steps

The company will continue to explore strategic alternatives, including a potential sale.
The company will seek additional funding through debt and/or equity securities.
The company will focus on developing customer awareness and confidence in its service.
The company will closely manage its expenses and conserve its cash.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2008-02-11	REGO Payment Architectures, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware.
2015-03-06	The Company issued $2,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes due March 5, 2016 to certain stockholders.
2015-05-11	The Company issued an additional $940,000 of 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes to stockholders.
2016-08-26	The Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.0% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes due June 30, 2019 to certain accredited investors.
2023-03-13	The Company entered into an Investor Private Line of Credit agreement with an existing shareholder of the Company.
2024-02-22	The Company engaged a merchant bank in a consultative capacity to advise on capital funding and strategic initiatives.
2025-02-06	The Board of Directors approved amendments extending the term of certain outstanding options to purchase in the aggregate 4,072,875 shares of common stock of the Company.
2025-02-19	The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer each received cash bonuses of $30,000.
2025-03-18	The Company terminated the agreement with the merchant bank due to the incapacity of the principal of the merchant bank.
2025-04-30	An extension of the maturity dates for the 10% Secured Convertible Notes Payable Stockholders and the 4% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes Payable Stockholders was provided by the Note holders.
2025-05-07	The Company engaged a new M&A investment banker to advise on strategic initiatives which include the prospective sale of the Company and capital funding.
2025-05-15	Latest practicable date for shares outstanding.
2025-05-31	Extended maturity dates for the 10% Secured Convertible Notes Payable Stockholders and the 4% Secured Convertible Promissory Notes Payable Stockholders.

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