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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (date of earliest event reported): November 11, 2025

 

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-42035   93-1869180
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission file number)   (IRS employer
identification number)

 

12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 426

Jacksonville, FL 32223

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (904) 506-7918

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   PAL   Nasdaq Global Market

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On November 11, 2025, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the financial results for the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and certain other information. The full text of the Company’s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The Company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 pm Eastern time on November 11, 2025 to discuss its operations and financial results. The Company invites investors to join the investor conference call by registering through this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe26e8494ebd64ec0b74db5f313cf00f9. Once registered, investors will receive a dial-in and a unique pin to join the conference. Investors may also join the listen-only Webcast via https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/tj5pzvgh.

 

The information in this Item 2.02 and the attached exhibit are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
99.1   Press release, dated November 11, 2025
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to possible or assume future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. You can generally identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections regarding future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”), and elsewhere in the Annual Report. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, effectively respond to changes in market dynamics and customer preferences, and achieve the anticipated benefits and associated cost savings of such strategies and actions; our ability to recruit and retain qualified driving associates, independent contractors and third-party auto transportation and logistics companies; an increase in the frequency or severity of accidents or other claims; our expectations regarding the successful implementation of our acquisitions; geopolitical developments and additional changes in international trade policies and relations; the effect of any international conflicts or terrorist activities, on the United States and global economies in general, the transportation industry, or us in particular, and what effects these events will have on our costs and the demand for our services; our ability to manage our network capacity and cost structure for capital expenditures and operating expenses, and match it to shifting and future customer volume levels; our ability to compete effectively against current and future competitors; our ability to maintain our profitability despite quarterly fluctuations in our results, whether due to seasonality, large cyclical events, or other causes; and our future financial and operating results; our expectations regarding the period during which we will qualify as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act; and the sufficiency of our existing cash to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements.

 

The forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

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Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: November 11, 2025.

 

  Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
     
  By /s/ Brad Wright
    Brad Wright
    Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS REPORTS

THIRD quarter 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – November 11, 2025 — Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) (the “Company” or “Proficient”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

 

Third Quarter Summary

 

Total Operating Revenue of $114.3 million, increased 24.9% from Q3 2024

 

Total Operating Loss of ($0.1) million, versus ($2.2) million in Q3 2024

 

Adjusted Operating Income(1) of $4.2 million, versus $1.1 million in Q3 2024

 

Adjusted Operating Ratio(1) of 96.3% compared to 98.8% in Q3 2024

 

Total Units delivered of 605,341, an increase of 21% from Q3 2024

 

Rick O’Dell, Proficient’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “In the third quarter, PAL delivered strong revenue during a slower seasonal period, and further improved profitability, demonstrating continued momentum from market share gains, operational improvements and strategic execution. We continue to position ourselves as a critical component of the automotive supply chain, with the ability to meet customers’ changing transportation needs in a volatile environment. While the market for trucking, and automotive trucking specifically, has excess transportation supply relative to current demand, we do not expect this to persist long-term, as smaller carriers will face acute challenges related to equipment age and reinvestment, rising insurance costs, driver recruitment and driver fallout, and increasingly stringent service, quality, technology, and regulatory requirements. PAL continues to strengthen its organizational infrastructure, while improving efficiency at the same time. I’m very pleased with our progress 18 months into this journey and I’m encouraged about future progress.”

 

Explanatory Note

 

On May 13, 2024, Proficient completed the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its common stock and affected the acquisition of Delta Auto Transport, Inc., Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc., Sierra Mountain Group, Inc., Proficient Auto Transport, and Tribeca Automotive Inc. (collectively, the “Founding Companies”). Thereafter, on August 16, 2024, the Company acquired Auto Transport Group, LC, (“ATG”) and on November 1, 2024, the Company acquired Utah Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“UTT”), a repair facility located at the ATG headquarters terminal in Ogden, Utah.   On April 1, 2025, the Company acquired Brothers Auto Transport, LLC, (“Brothers”), located in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania and on May 27, 2025, the Company acquired PVT Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“PVT”) a repair facility located at the Brothers headquarters. For a full description of these transactions and subsequent acquisitions, please refer to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025.

 

The Company is providing the below summary unaudited financial information for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. Please refer to footnote 1 in the table for a description of periods included for more recently acquired entities.

 

 

(1)Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Summary Unaudited Financial Information” on the following pages for additional information regarding the use of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure.

 

 

 

 

Summary Unaudited Financial Information (1)

 

($000s)  Three months ended 
   9/30/2025   9/30/2024 
Total Operating Revenue  $114,295   $91,506 
           

Total Operating Loss

   (101)   (2,186)
           
Addback:          
Amortization of Intangibles   2,455    2,217 
Stock Compensation expense   1,870    1,071 
Adjusted Operating Income (2)   4,224    1,102 
           
Adjusted Operating Ratio (2)   96.3%   98.8%
           

Loss before income taxes

   (3,666)   (1,693)
           
Addback:          
Depreciation & Amortization   10,173    8,784 
Stock Compensation Expense   1,870    1,071 
Interest Expense   1,683    1,407 
Restructuring Charge   1,901    - 
Adjusted EBITDA (3)   11,961    9,569 
           
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (3)   10.5%   10.5%

 

 

(1)

The amounts shown reflect the unaudited summary financial results for the full three-month periods presented. Amounts related to ATG and Brothers are included only since August 16, 2024 and April 1, 2025, the respective dates of acquisition.

 

(2)Our management team reviews Adjusted Operating Income and the related Adjusted Operating Ratio, both of which are non-GAAP financial measures, as a basis for comparing the results of financial reporting periods excluding the impact of non-cash expenses related to stock-based compensation expense and amortization of intangibles. These measures provide management with insight regarding progress on operating and integration initiatives. The table above provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income to Total Operating (Loss) Income, the most comparable GAAP measure, and Adjusted Operating Ratio flows from that.

 

(3)Our management team reviews Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, both of which are non-GAAP financial measures, to measure the operating performance and financial condition of our business and to make strategic decisions. See the Appendix for additional information regarding the use of Adjusted EBITDA. The table above provides a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (Loss) Income before income taxes, the most comparable GAAP measure, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin flows from that.

 

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Revenue and Profitability (1)

 

   Three months ended 
Select Operating Metrics  9/30/2025   9/30/2024   % Change 
Unit Volume - Company Deliveries    209,340    167,772    24.8%
Revenue / Unit - Company Deliveries   $181.42   $184.21    (1.5)%
                
Unit Volume - Subhaulers    396,001    331,539    19.4%
Revenue / Unit - Subhaulers   $167.97   $161.02    4.3%
                
Percent Revenue, Company Deliveries    36%   37%     
Percent Revenue, Subhaulers    64%   63%     

 

 

(1)Amounts related to ATG and Brothers are included only since August 16, 2024, and April 1, 2025, the respective dates of acquisition.

 

Unit deliveries during the third quarter were up approximately 21.0% from the same period last year. Company unit deliveries increased 24.8% year-over-year, outpacing 19.4% growth in subhaul deliveries versus the same period, reflecting continued prioritization of company-owned truck asset utilization for units delivered. 

 

Total revenue was up $22.8 million, or 24.9%, compared to the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a full quarter of the ATG and Brothers acquisitions, new business wins, and comparably improved market conditions and revenue per unit versus the same quarter last year. The dedicated fleet portion of Proficient’s revenue was $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $4.7 million in the third quarter of last year.

 

Third quarter results include $1.9 million of restructuring charges, primarily reflecting consolidation and organizational realignment initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency and future profitability. These charges consisted primarily of separation payments related to headcount reductions and acceleration of premium charges on terminated insurance contracts, from which the Company will derive ongoing savings in excess of $3 million annually, substantially beginning in 2026. Adjusted operating ratio, which excludes these charges, was 96.3%, improved 250 basis points year-over-year. In addition, these actions resulted in approximately $725 thousand of one-time accelerated stock compensation expense in accordance with employment agreements which was not included in the restructuring charge.

 

Balance Sheet

 

The Company ended the third quarter with $14.5 million of cash and $79.2 million of debt. The $79.2 million total debt reflects an $11.0 million reduction in the quarter, comprised of $6.0 million in scheduled long-term debt repayment and full paydown of the $5.0 million balance on the Company’s $20.0 million revolving line of credit. The resulting net debt of approximately $64.7 million on September 30, 2025, equates to a net leverage ratio of 1.7x when compared to adjusted EBITDA of $38.0 million for the trailing twelve months.

  

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Conference Call

 

The Company will host an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss the results. Investors are invited to join the conference call by registering through the following link:

 

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe26e8494ebd64ec0b74db5f313cf00f9; once registered, you will receive a dial-in and a unique pin to join the conference. You may also join the listen-only Webcast via https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/tj5pzvgh.

 

About Proficient Auto Logistics

 

We are a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Through the combination of seven industry-leading operating companies since our IPO in May 2024, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America. We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country.

 

Investor Relations:

 

Brad Wright

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Phone: 904-506-4317

email: Investor.relations@proautologistics.com

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to possible or assume future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. You can generally identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections regarding future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on From 10-K (the “Annual Report”), and elsewhere in the Annual Report. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, effectively respond to changes in market dynamics and customer preferences, and achieve the anticipated benefits and associated cost savings of such strategies and actions; our ability to recruit and retain qualified driving associates, independent contractors and third-party auto transportation and logistics companies; an increase in the frequency or severity of accidents or other claims; our expectations regarding the successful implementation of the Combinations; geopolitical developments and additional changes in international trade policies and relations; the effect of any international conflicts or terrorist activities, on the United States and global economies in general, the transportation industry, or us in particular, and what effects these events will have on our costs and the demand for our services; our ability to manage our network capacity and cost structure for capital expenditures and operating expenses, and match it to shifting and future customer volume levels; our ability to compete effectively against current and future competitors; our ability to maintain our profitability despite quarterly fluctuations in our results, whether due to seasonality, large cyclical events, or other causes; and our future financial and operating results; our expectations regarding the period during which we will qualify as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act; and the sufficiency of our existing cash to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements.

 

The forward-looking statements made in this document relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

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Appendix

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

We report our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP measures, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted Operating Ratio, provide useful information in measuring operating performance, generating future operating plans and making strategic decisions regarding allocation of capital. Management believes this information presents helpful comparisons of financial performance between periods by excluding the effect of certain non-cash and non-recurring items.

 

EBITDA, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted Operating Ratio do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies, and it should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) for the period adjusted for interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation expense and intangible amortization expense.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) for the period adjusted for interest expense, net, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization expense and stock compensation expense.

 

Operating income is calculated as total revenue less total operating expenses.

 

Adjusted operating income is calculated as total revenue less total operating expenses reduced for share-based compensation expense and amortization of intangibles

 

Operating ratio is calculated as total operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue.

 

Adjusted operating ratio is calculated as total operating expenses reduced for share-based compensation expense and amortization of intangibles, as a percentage of operating revenue

 

Summary Unaudited Financial Information (1)

 

Trailing Twelve months ending-

  9/30/2025 
($000s)    
(Loss) Income before income taxes  $(13,699)
      
Addback:     
Depreciation & Amortization   37,307 
Stock Compensation Expense   5,411 
Interest Expense   7,052 
Restructuring Charge   1,901 
Adjusted EBITDA  $37,972 

 

 

  (1) The amounts shown above reflect the unaudited summary financial results for the full twelve-month period presented. Amounts related to ATG and Brothers are included only since August 16, 2024 and April 1, 2025, the respective dates of acquisition.

 

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PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)

 

   Successor 
   September 30,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $14,535,206   $15,398,714 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses (2025 - $444,292; 2024 - $134,372)   45,921,867    37,394,656 
Net investment in leases, current portion   157,379    266,447 
Maintenance supplies   1,629,186    1,356,814 
Assets held for sale   28,500    265,900 
Income tax receivable   2,294,190    2,944,742 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   8,152,346    10,060,169 
Total current assets   72,718,674    67,687,442 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (2025 - $35,914,331; 2024 - $15,541,572)   120,531,376    122,636,636 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   9,295,968    10,970,536 
Net investment in leases, less current portion   37,495    175,330 
Deposits   6,144,419    4,676,679 
Goodwill   173,424,181    169,056,675 

Intangible assets, net of amortization (2025 - $13,034,472; 2024 - $5,709,360)

   127,385,528    132,490,640 
Other long-term assets   734,621    393,006 
Total assets  $510,272,262   $508,086,944 
           
Liabilities, and stockholders’ equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $11,107,676   $9,829,355 
Accrued liabilities   29,494,642    21,826,519 
Finance lease liabilities, current portion   31,578    89,184 
Operating lease liabilities, current portion   1,696,349    1,825,970 
Long-term debt, current portion   21,417,482    19,052,903 
Total current liabilities   63,747,727    52,623,931 
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Line of credit   -    7,000,000 
Finance lease liabilities, less current portion   -    8,343 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion   7,848,501    9,258,234 
Long-term debt, less current portion   57,812,341    56,336,911 
Deferred tax liability, net   40,132,537    42,638,079 
Other long-term liabilities   2,341,923    2,241,923 
Total liabilities   171,883,029    170,107,421 
           

Commitments and contingencies

          
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 27,818,905 and 27,069,114 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively   278,188    270,691 
Additional paid in capital   354,927,346    346,756,929 
Accumulated deficit   (16,816,301)   (9,048,097)
Total stockholders’ equity   338,389,233    337,979,523 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $510,272,262   $508,086,944 

 

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 PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended 
   September 30,
2025
   September 30,
2024
 
Operating revenue        
Revenue, before fuel surcharge  $104,900,181   $84,289,892 
Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements   7,442,725    6,017,296 
Other revenue   1,266,845    375,967 
Lease revenue   685,053    822,346 
Total operating revenue   114,294,804    91,505,501 
           
Operating Expenses          
Salaries, wages and benefits   22,341,396    17,373,659 
Stock-based compensation   1,870,211    1,071,160 
Fuel and fuel taxes   6,497,935    5,956,074 
Purchased transportation   56,851,258    44,995,562 
Truck expenses   6,739,370    5,692,078 
Depreciation   7,718,519    6,566,444 
Intangible amortization   2,454,641    2,217,083 
Gain on sale of equipment   (52,597)   (107,491)
Insurance premiums and claims   5,405,410    5,459,075 
General, selling, and other operating expenses   4,569,409    4,467,362 
Total Operating Expenses   114,395,552    93,691,006 
Operating loss   (100,748)   (2,185,505)
Other income and expense          
Interest expense   (1,682,501)   (1,407,146)
Acquisition costs   (94,738)   (1,049,570)
Adjustment of Earn Out Contingency   -    3,095,114 
Restructuring Charges   (1,901,103)   - 
Other income, net   113,150    (146,151)
Total other income (expense), net   (3,565,192)   492,247 
Loss before income taxes   (3,665,940)   (1,693,258)
Income tax (benefit) expense   (646,254)   (327,782)
Net loss  $(3,019,686)  $(1,365,476)
           
Loss Per Share          
Basic & Diluted  $(0.11)  $(0.05)
           
Weighted Average Shares          
Basic & Diluted   27,796,148    26,495,108 

 

 

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