Research Frontiers Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Will Host a Conference Call at 4:30p.m. Today

Core Insights - Research Frontiers Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a positive response to its newly introduced SPD-Smart retrofit window system and growth in the automotive market [1][3][4]. Company Developments - The SPD-Smart retrofit window system was launched at GlassBuild 2025, enabling retrofitting of SPD-SmartGlass in various buildings, receiving positive feedback from industry professionals [3]. - Royalty income from the automotive segment increased year-over-year and sequentially, with the transfer of the Ferrari SPD-SmartGlass business to a new licensee leading to full recognition of related royalties in Q4 [3][4]. - The company’s technology will be showcased at the Automotive Glazing Conference in Detroit, emphasizing its leadership in the automotive glazing sector [3][7]. Technology and Market Position - SPD-SmartGlass technology is gaining global traction, outperforming competitors in clarity, speed, durability, and shading range [4][7]. - Developments in black SPD film and prefabricated lamination stacks are expected to enhance optical performance and reduce production costs, facilitating faster market adoption [7]. Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, Research Frontiers reported a net loss of $1.28 million, compared to a net loss of $703,442 in Q3 2024, with operating expenses increasing [14]. - The company remains debt-free, with cash and cash equivalents of $1.13 million and working capital of $1.4 million as of September 30, 2025, reflecting disciplined financial management [7][14]. - Total current assets decreased to $1.61 million from $2.75 million in the previous year, while total liabilities decreased to $1.27 million from $1.44 million [11][12].