Revenue and Financial Performance - For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the company generated $49,790 in revenue, a significant increase compared to no revenue in the same period of 2023[131]. - The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $6.9 million, compared to a net loss of $2.6 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase of $4.2 million[130]. - The company incurred a net loss of approximately $6.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, with cash used in operating activities of approximately $4.5 million[145]. - Cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $6.3 million, primarily from the sale of Common Stock[148]. - The company expects to continue incurring losses and negative cash flows due to increased expenses related to product research and development[137]. Expenses - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were approximately $6.5 million, an increase of approximately $3.9 million from $2.6 million in the same period of 2023[132]. - Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were approximately $0.3 million, an increase of approximately $0.2 million compared to $2,000 in the same period of 2023[134]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were $6.8 million, an increase of $4.2 million from $2.6 million in the same period of 2023[128]. - The company expects to incur significant operating costs related to research and development, capital expenditures, and general administrative expenses as it scales operations[119]. - The company anticipates an increase in professional fees and other public company costs following the completion of the merger[121]. Capital and Financing - As of March 31, 2024, the company had cash of approximately $3.3 million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $20.2 million[137]. - The company had four outstanding bank loans totaling approximately $0.9 million, with interest rates ranging from 4.667% to 6.69%[139]. - The company entered into a promissory note agreement for $0.6 million with a related party, maturing on June 25, 2025[140]. - The company received $5.5 million from AFG in March 2024, concurrent with the Merger, but did not receive net cash due to transaction expenses[138]. Research and Development - The company has ongoing research and development sponsorship agreements with Korea University, with total payments expected to reach approximately $0.4 million in 2024[142]. - The company has a patent portfolio that is expected to be a cornerstone of its artificial intelligence solutions targeting industries such as automotive, healthcare, and financial services[112]. Business Combination - The company entered into a business combination with DHC on March 14, 2024, issuing 25,641,321 shares of common stock to Prior BEN stockholders[113]. Internal Controls - Management has identified a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting, which has not yet been remediated[159].
Brand Engagement Network Inc.(BNAI) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report