Core Insights - Genius Group Limited reported a significant increase in Net Asset Value (NAV) to $79.4 million from $19.7 million in 2023 [1][5] - The company faced various corporate and legal challenges in 2024 but ended the year with a stronger balance sheet [3][5] - The company aims to build its core business of AI-powered education towards profitability in 2025 while pursuing legal actions for damages exceeding $700 million [3][4] Financial Performance - The audited revenue for 2024 was $7.9 million, a decrease from $23.1 million in 2023 [5] - The number of students and users increased to 5.8 million from 5.5 million in 2023 [5] - Cost of revenue reduced to $5.3 million from $11.1 million in 2023 [5] - Gross profit decreased to $2.6 million compared to $11.9 million in 2023 [5] - Operating expenses were reduced to $32.7 million from $48.3 million in 2023 [5] - Operating loss decreased to $30.1 million from $36.1 million in 2023 [5] - Total comprehensive loss was $25.0 million compared to $5.9 million in 2023 [5] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $13.0 million compared to $13.2 million in 2023 [5] - Total assets increased to $101.0 million from $43.2 million in 2023 [5] - Total liabilities decreased to $21.6 million from $23.5 million in 2023 [5] Business Strategy and Guidance - The company is focusing on growing its AI-Powered Genius Academy and Genius School platform, aiming for cash-positive operations [4] - Revenue guidance for 2025 is projected between $10 million and $13 million, with positive EBITDA expected between $0.2 million and $1.0 million [4] - The company is actively working to strengthen its balance sheet and achieve positive outcomes in ongoing legal cases [4] Recent Developments - The company has faced legal challenges that are impacting its operations and growth plans, which it is vigorously contesting [5][10] - In January 2025, the company entered arbitration with Fatbrain AI regarding an asset purchase agreement [6] - The company has reduced its Bitcoin holdings from 440 Bitcoin to 66 Bitcoin to manage legal restrictions and potential court outcomes [10] - The company is pursuing damages related to alleged fraud and extortion, with claims amounting to over $450 million [10]