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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

or

for the transition period from ___________ to ____________

Commission File Number: 001-13471

LENDWAY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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5000 West 36th Street, Suite 220, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416

(Address of principal executive offices; zip code)

(763) 392-6200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ◻ No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ◻ No þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes   ☒   No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes   ☒   No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

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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.   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   ☐   No   ☒

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 28, 2024) was approximately $3,907,000 based upon the price of the registrant’s Common Stock on such date.

Number of shares outstanding of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of March 21, 2025 was 1,769,599.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Company’s Board of Directors has approved a change in the Company’s fiscal year end from December 31 to June 30 of each calendar year. As a result of the change, the Company intends to file a transition report on Form 10-K for the six-month transition period starting January 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2025, which is the period between the closing of the Company’s most recent fiscal year on December 31, 2024 and the opening date of the Company’s newly selected fiscal year on July 1, 2025. During the transition period, the Company has elected to a file a quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, and then expects to file quarterly reports based on the new fiscal year beginning with the first fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.

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PART I.

Item 1. Business

General

This Annual Report on Form 10-K is being filed by the registrant, Lendway, Inc. (“Lendway,” “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company”), a Delaware corporation. Effective August 4, 2023, we changed our name from “Insignia Systems, Inc.” which was incorporated in Minnesota in 1990 and reincorporated from Minnesota to Delaware. As part of the name change, our common stock now trades under the symbol “LDWY” on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

The Company has evolved into a specialty agricultural (“ag”) company focused on making and managing its ag investments in the United States (“U.S.”) and internationally. The Company is the majority owner of Fresh Tulips USA LLC, Bloomia B.V., and its affiliated entities, representing a significant producer of fresh cut tulips (“stems”) in the U.S.

On February 22, 2024, the Company acquired Bloomia B.V., the parent of Fresh Tulips USA LLC, for a purchase price of $47.5 million, financed with Company cash, a new credit facility, promissory notes payable to the sellers and issuing an equity interest in the new company (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was completed through Tulp 24.1, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Tulipa Acquisitie Holding B.V.. Tulp 24.1, LLC, Tulipa Acquisitie Holding B.V, Fresh Tulips USA LLC and Bloomia B.V. and its affiliated entities are collectively referred to as “Bloomia.” Bloomia is one of the largest producers of fresh cut tulips in the United States, nurturing over 75 million stems annually. Bloomia purchases tulip bulbs, hydroponically grows tulips from the bulbs, and sells the stems to retail stores. The Company’s primary focus in the near-term will be on the Bloomia business. The purchase of Bloomia was financed, partially with funds from the sale of the Company’s legacy business of providing in-store advertising solutions (the “In-Store Marketing Business”) for a price of $3,500,000.

The operations of the In-Store Marketing Business are presented as discontinued operations beginning with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2023, the quarter in which the sale of the In-Store Marketing Business met the criteria as discontinued operations. All previous periods presented have been restated to present the In-Store Marketing Business as discontinued operations. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Part II, Item 8, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a further description of the impact of the sale of the In-Store Marketing Business on the consolidated financial statements.

The Company had previously planned to also develop a non-bank lending business via its wholly owned subsidiary, Farmland Credit, Inc. Promptly after receiving a notice of resignation from the Company’s then-serving Chief Executive Officer in June 2024, our Board of Directors reexamined the Company’s strategic position and prospects. Primarily because the departing Chief Executive Officer represented nearly all of the Company’s knowledge and expertise relating to the purchase of existing loans and/or origination and funding of new loans, the Company has determined to focus solely on the ag business. Because the non-bank lending business remained in development, this change did not have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s operations or financial results.

Our internet address is www.lendway.com. We make all reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K; quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; current reports on Form 8-K; and amendments to those reports, if any, available free of charge on its website, as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such materials with, or furnishing them to the SEC. Our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of reports can also be obtained free of charge by requesting them from Lendway, Inc. Our mailing address is 5000 West 36th Street, Suite 220, Minneapolis, MN 55416; telephone 763-392-6200.

Bloomia Acquisition

On February 22, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Bloomia B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. The Acquisition was completed through Tulp 24.1, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ( “Tulp 24.1”) and Tulipa Acquisitie Holding B.V., a private company with limited liability (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid) incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tulp 24.1 ( “Tulipa”, together with Tulp 24.1, the “Purchasers”), pursuant to an Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Shares (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among Tulp 24.1, Tulipa, Botman Bloembollen B.V. (“Botman”), W.F. Jansen, who has continued to serve as chief executive officer of Bloomia (“Jansen”), and H.J. Strengers (“Strengers”, together with Botman and Jansen, the “Sellers”) and Lendway, as the Guarantor. Following the Acquisition, Tulp 24.1 became the holder of 100% of the ownership interests of Bloomia. As a result of the acquisition, Lendway holds an 81.4% ownership interest in Tulp 24.1 and Jansen owns the remaining 18.6% ownership interest.

The acquisition was paid with $9,200,000 of the Company’s cash, $22,800,000 of proceeds from a new credit agreement, and promissory notes payable to the sellers totaling $15,500,000. We entered into a revolving credit and term loan agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), together with Tulp 24.1 as the borrower. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, Tulp 24.1 had an $18,000,000 term loan funded. The Credit Agreement also contains a $6,000,000 revolving credit facility, which may be used by Tulp 24.1 for general business purposes and working capital. The Credit Agreement contains ongoing affirmative and negative covenants that Tulp 24.1 is required to comply with. The Company provided an unsecured guaranty of the obligations of Tulp 24.1 under the Credit Agreement.

About Bloomia

Bloomia was founded in the Netherlands and has grown to become a leader in the fresh cut tulip industry in the U.S. Bloomia nurtured over 95 million stems in 2024. Bloomia operates from three strategically positioned locations in the United States, the Netherlands and South Africa, and also has a 30% interest in a greenhouse business in Chile.

Bloomia operates greenhouses to hydroponically grow tulips at its United States and South Africa locations. Bloomia has invested in automation in its U.S. greenhouse in recent years that has increased production efficiency. Bloomia has historically sourced tulip bulbs from producers in the Netherlands, Chile, and New Zealand, which provides for year-round supply. Bulbs from the Southern Hemisphere are generally used from the end of August to early December, with the Northern Hemisphere produced bulbs used the remainder of the year.

In the United States, Bloomia has established business relationships with prominent retailers. A small number of mass-market retailers in the U.S. have historically accounted for more than 99% of Bloomia’s total annual sales. Revenues are mainly generated on the East Coast, leaving potential for growth on the West Coast. Bloomia aims to offer premium tulip stems, the result of sourcing larger bulbs, that have a longer shelf life than imported stems. Growing tulip stems domestically allows for higher margins because the freight costs for importing bulbs by sea have been substantially less than the costs associated with importing stems by air.

In the Netherlands, Bloomia’s office facilitates the sourcing of bulbs, conditioning to prepare bulbs for planting, and shipping of bulbs to its United States and South Africa facilities.

In South Africa, Bloomia’s wholly owned subsidiary operates a greenhouse that has produced an average of approximately 3.5 million tulip stems per year over the last five years. The facility is capable of growing tulips hydroponically year-round.

In Chile, Bloomia has a minority ownership interest in Araucania Flowers S.A. (“Araucania”). The operation grows tulips hydroponically year-round. Araucania traditionally sells to retailers located in Chile and Brazil.

Customers

Bloomia has well established customer relationships. In the U.S., Bloomia sells stems to some of the largest mass-market retailers. During fiscal year 2024, Bloomia had approximately 25 customers in the U.S. Of those customers, three individually represented greater than 10% of Bloomia’s revenue, accounting for 34%, 20%, and 11% of its U.S. revenue during the fiscal year 2024.

Industry

The estimated market for cut flowers in the United States for 2024 is approximately $8 billion, of which approximately 80% is imported and around 20% is produced within the U.S. Of overall cut flowers sales, approximately 15% is represented by tulip stems. Bloomia believes it has a market share of approximately 20% of the cut tulips grown in the U.S. Barriers to entry are considered high due to the need for high volumes and efficient operations to generate significant profitability.

Seasonality

In the U.S., the tulip industry has historically been highly seasonal due to peak demand between January to May, supported by the Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Mother’s Day holidays, and also because of the tulip bulbs’ growing season in traditional sourcing areas. The tulip market is growing outside of the peak season, as demand increases for other events such as birthdays and weddings. As one of only a few tulip producers in the U.S. with sourcing of bulbs from the Southern Hemisphere, we believe Bloomia is well positioned to fill this growing demand.

Competition

Bloomia competes with both local (U.S.) producers and foreign producers who import cut tulips, primarily from the Netherlands. Bloomia has carved out a strong competitive position amongst U.S. growers by developing unique infrastructure through the combination of hydroponics and an integrated supply chain. Growing tulips in a greenhouse using hydroponics enables year-round production and requires less water and nutrients to grow the stems, and results in tulips that are better quality and have a longer shelf life. By sourcing tulip bulbs from both the Netherlands and the Southern Hemisphere, Bloomia is able to offer quality fresh cut tulips year-round, meeting unmet demand.

Supply Chain

The supply chain steps for U.S. operations are detailed below:

Step 1: Procure bulbs: Purchase bulbs from established suppliers in the Netherlands or Southern Hemisphere.

Step 2: Buffer storage: Bulbs kept in cooled storage in the Netherlands.

Step 3: Shipping to U.S.: Bulbs are shipped via ocean containers.

Step 4: Rooting: Bulbs are prepared for growing.

Step 5: Growing: Bulbs are moved into the greenhouse.

Step 6: Harvesting: Tulips are cut and wrapped.

Step 7: Storage: Stems are stored in a cooled warehouse to prevent spoilage.

Step 8: Transport: Stems are transported to retailer’s distribution centers.

Step 9: Sales:  Consumer sales at mass-market retailers.

During fiscal year 2024, Bloomia sourced bulbs to grow over 95 million stems, an increase of 25% over the prior year. Approximately 80% of bulbs were sourced from the Netherlands and 20% from the Southern Hemisphere. The Netherlands has around 600 tulip bulb growers, who jointly export over 2.5 billion tulip bulbs each year. Over the past five years, Bloomia has sourced from the 10 largest producers, 20 medium-sized producers, as well as from smaller producers; 80% of our supply comes from 20% of our suppliers.

The Netherlands’ large-scale production of tulip bulbs has created an efficient marketplace for Bloomia to source bulbs. The large majority of Bloomia’s contracts for purchase of bulbs from growers in the Netherlands are short term; however, Bloomia has a long history with most of its suppliers. Bulb contracts obligate Bloomia only to buy an agreed upon volume of bulbs; bulb price is established through market pricing. Due to recent poor growing conditions in the Netherlands the supply of bulbs has decreased, increasing the price per bulb.

To help facilitate year-round growing, Bloomia has routinely sourced bulbs from Chile and more recently began sourcing bulbs from New Zealand. Chile and New Zealand are currently the only countries in the Southern Hemisphere with bulb production at volume. By sourcing bulbs from around the world, Bloomia has bulbs that are ready for planting year-round, limiting its reliance on importing stems. Year-round production results in Bloomia being less exposed to higher logistics costs that result from importing stems.

Bloomia has also made investments to automate its greenhouse. The automation of the greenhouse allows Bloomia to:

Bloomia and its customers conduct regular purchase planning meetings, enabling Bloomia to fine-tune its planning for delivery volume and timing. Bloomia is also a member of three trade associations; providing import/export logistics support, marketing support, and support for conducting business with wholesalers.

Intellectual Property:  Patents and Trademarks

Bloomia holds a trademark on its name and logo. Certain employees are required to enter into nondisclosure and invention assignment agreements. Customers, vendors and other third parties also must agree to nondisclosure restrictions to prevent unauthorized disclosure of the Company’s trade secrets or other confidential or proprietary information.

Environmental Matters

We believe our operations follow all applicable environmental regulations within the jurisdictions in which we operate. The costs and effects of compliance with these regulations have not been and are not expected to become material.

Importers of cut flowers air ship stems to the U.S., while Bloomia ships bulbs via sea containers. Bloomia’s business model (shipping bulbs for local production) lowers its carbon footprint compared to importers of cut flowers. Hydroponic farming method is free of pesticides, requires less water and has fewer diseases, and requires substantially fewer import shipments.

Governmental Regulation

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to regulation by various governmental agencies. Bloomia has an import permit from the USDA for shipments of tulip bulbs. For import of bulbs from the Netherlands to the U.S., Bloomia participates in a pre-clearance program with the USDA where the climate-controlled tulip bulb shipments are inspected in the Netherlands, and the containers are sealed in the Netherlands. While there is a process for random inspection by the USDA once the shipment arrives on U.S. shores, receiving of the shipment is generally expedited. Chile has a similar process through the USDA. The European Union regulations may impact aspects of the growing of tulip bulbs in the Netherlands.

Employee and Human Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2024, the Company and its subsidiaries had 103 employees, of which none were part-time employees. None of the employees are represented by labor unions. As of December 31, 2024, there were no seasonal employees. During the year ended December 31, 2024, there were 56 temporary foreign agricultural workers (H2A employees) employed throughout the year. During fiscal year 2024, approximately 40% of our hourly workers were hired for seasonal support during January through the end of May.

We regard our relationship with our employees as favorable. Our human capital resources objectives include, as applicable, identifying, recruiting, retaining, incenting, and integrating our employees. Our human capital department also requests quarterly feedback through surveys and focus groups to continuously improve the workplace and employee relations. As it relates to our employees:

Oversight and Management

Our executive officers are tasked with leading our organization and managing employment-related matters, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, compensation planning, talent management and development. We are committed to providing team members with the training, continuing education and resources necessary to continually strengthen their skills both inside and outside the workplace.

Our executive team is responsible for periodically reviewing team member programs and initiatives, including healthcare and other benefits, as well as our management development and succession planning practices. Management periodically reports to the Board regarding our human capital measures and results that guide how we attract, retain, and develop a workforce to enable our business strategies.

Workplace Safety and Health

A vital part of our business is providing our workforce with a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment. We focus on implementing change through workforce observation and feedback channels to recognize risk and continuously improve our processes. Our team continues to also focus on improving our educational materials for employees to be informed of the best safety practices based on OSHA guidelines and workplace observations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business is subject to many risks. The following are significant factors known to us that could materially adversely affect our business, reputation, operating results, industry, financial position, or future financial performance.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS

We face competition and cannot guarantee our continued ability to compete effectively.

Our Bloomia business competes against other providers of cut tulips and other participants in the broader cut floral industry. Competition is based on, among other things, price, quality, product perception and ability to fulfill orders, particularly during seasonal peaks. We face direct competition from other growers as well as indirect competition through retailers who are supplied by our competitors, including on-line flower delivery websites. If competitors succeed in diverting business from our current customers or capturing a greater share of the overall market for cut tulips or cut flowers generally, Bloomia’s revenues and related operations would be adversely affected, potentially materially.

Our revenue is highly concentrated among a small number of customers.  

During calendar 2024, three customers accounted for approximately 65% of Bloomia’s revenue. Although those customers have a history of purchasing fresh-cut tulips from Bloomia, there are no long-term purchase commitments. If one or more of Bloomia’s traditional customers significantly reduces or ceases purchasing fresh-cut tulips from Bloomia, then Bloomia could experience a significant decrease in revenue. Bloomia has historically had a high retention rate, with the majority of our significant customers having business relationships in excess of five years.  

We may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of our former executives.

In connection with the acquisition of Bloomia, we entered into non-compete agreements with its former owners.  These agreements prohibit the former owners from competing with Bloomia’s business for a three-year period from the February 22, 2024 acquisition date.  We may be unable to enforce these agreements under the laws of the jurisdictions in which our business operates and it may be difficult for us to restrict our competitors from benefiting from the expertise that our former owners developed while working for us. If we cannot demonstrate that such interests will be harmed, we may be unable to prevent our competitors from benefiting from the expertise of our former owners and our ability to remain competitive may be diminished.

RISKS RELATING TO ECONOMY AND MARKET CONDITIONS

We are subject to changes in interest rates.

The majority of our debt carries floating interest rates and is subject to interest rate fluctuations. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR for an interest period of one month plus 3.0%. Changes in interest rates are caused by a number of factors beyond our control. If the SOFR interest rate increases significantly, our interest expense and cash paid for interest will increase, and our ability to obtain additional financing may decrease, which may materially adversely affect our operations.

Our net sales and earnings have been and could continue to be adversely affected by economic conditions and outlook in the markets in which we conduct business.

Adverse economic conditions and outlook in the U.S. and in other countries in which we conduct business, such as South Africa and South America, have previously and could in the future impact our net sales and earnings. These adverse economic conditions could include, but are not limited to, business closures, slowdowns, suspensions or delays of production and commercial activity; recessionary conditions; slow or negative economic growth rates; reduced consumer spending levels; increased or prolonged high unemployment rates; higher costs, longer lead times, and reduced availability of commodities, components, parts, and accessories, including as a result of transportation-related costs, inflation, changing prices, foreign currency fluctuations, tariffs, and/or duties; inflationary or deflationary pressures; reduced infrastructure spending; the impact of U.S. federal debt, state debt, and sovereign debt defaults and austerity measures by certain European countries; reduced credit availability or unfavorable credit terms for our distributors, dealers, and end-user customers; higher short-term, mortgage, and other interest rates; government shutdowns; and general economic and political conditions and expectations. Fresh cut tulips are something of a discretionary purchase and consumers may reduce purchases of tulips in slower economic times. In the past, some of these factors have caused and may continue to cause

customers to reduce spending and delay or forego purchases of our products, which has had an adverse effect on our net sales and earnings.

STRATEGIC RISKS

Our company’s results are highly dependent on Bloomia’s success.

Although we intend to continue to develop our specialty ag business, we have committed a substantial portion of our capital to the acquisition and growth of Bloomia’s business. With this lack of diversification, for at least the near term, our cash flow and ability to service our debt is highly dependent on the performance of the Bloomia business. Risks inherent in the Bloomia business are discussed in this section.

Failure to successfully manage the recently acquired Bloomia business and other future acquisitions could adversely affect our business.

As part of our strategy to develop our specialty ag strategy, we may make additional acquisitions in the future. We cannot be certain that the businesses we acquire will become profitable or remain so. Our management and integration of the operations of acquired businesses requires significant efforts, including the coordination of information technologies and finance. These efforts result in additional expenses and involve significant amounts of management’s time that cannot then be dedicated to other projects. Factors that will affect the success of our acquisitions include:

These effects, individually or in the aggregate, could cause a deterioration of our credit and result in increased borrowing costs and interest expense.

We may not generate enough cash or secure enough capital to execute our business plans.

As we develop and grow our businesses, we may be required to finance this process through equity offerings or additional debt financings. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or debt financing, the ownership interest of our stockholders would be diluted, and the terms of those securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include additional covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. Additional capital may not be available when needed, on reasonable terms, or at all, and our ability to raise additional capital may be adversely impacted by potential worsening global economic conditions and the recent disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial markets in the U.S. and worldwide.  If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed we may not be able to grow our businesses, or complete transactions related to our strategy.

OPERATIONAL RISKS

Restrictions in the Credit Agreement could adversely affect the Bloomia business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the personal property assets of Tulp 24.1 and its subsidiaries. The Company provided an unsecured guaranty of the obligations of Tulp 24.1 under the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that restrict the ability of Tulp 24.1 and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, dispose of significant assets, make distributions or pay dividends to the Company, make certain investments, including any acquisitions other than permitted acquisitions, make certain payments, enter into sale and leaseback transactions or grant liens on its assets, subject to certain limitations.

The provisions of the Company’s credit agreement or other debt instruments may restrict its ability to obtain additional financing and pursue attractive business opportunities and its flexibility in planning for, and reacting to, changes in business conditions. In addition, a failure to comply with the provisions of the Company’s credit agreement, any future credit facility or other debt instruments could result in a default or an event of default that could enable its lenders or other debt holders to declare the outstanding principal of that debt, together with accrued and unpaid interest, to be immediately due and payable. If the payment obligations of Tulp 24.1 or the Company under the Credit Agreement are accelerated, its assets may be insufficient to repay such debt in full. These factors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Credit Agreement restricts Tulp 24.1’s ability to make distributions to Lendway.

Under terms of the Credit Agreement, the Bloomia business is permitted to pay a management fee of $60,000  monthly to Lendway, but generally is not permitted to make distributions to its members, including Lendway. This may constrain cash available to Lendway for corporate expenses. The restriction on distributions will also limit our ability to fund additional strategic acquisitions using capital we have contributed to the Bloomia business.

The Company’s success depends on its key personnel.

The Company’s business results depend largely upon the continued contributions of Bloomia’s CEO Werner Jansen.  If Mr. Jansen no longer serves in (or serves in some lesser capacity than) his current role, or if the Company loses other members of our management team, we may not be able to successfully execute on our business strategy and our business, financial condition and results of operations, as well as the market price of its securities, could be adversely affected.

If we fail to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, then we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect our business and the market price of our common stock.

Company management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives relating to operations, reporting, and compliance. Any internal control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Given the limited current number of employees, this resource constraint causes challenges in effectively providing appropriate segregation of duties. Because of the inherent limitations in all internal control systems, internal control over business processes and financial reporting may not prevent or detect fraud or misstatements.

We are required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to have an attestation from its external auditor on the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures. With regards to its February 2024 acquisition of Bloomia, the Company intends to elect the provision under SOX to exclude the evaluation of internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures for Bloomia for a one-year period after the acquisition date.

We cannot assure you that the measures we have taken to date, and actions we may take in the future, will prevent or avoid potential future material weaknesses. During fiscal year 2024, the Company incurred two late filings and needed to file extensions in order to file two quarterly reports timely. If we are unable to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, the accuracy and timing of our financial reporting may be adversely affected, investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, the market price of our common stock could decline, we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the Nasdaq Stock Market, the SEC or other regulatory authorities, and our ability to access the capital markets could be limited.

Bloomia’s international operations involve additional market and operational risks, and failure to manage these risks may adversely affect our business and operating results.

We operate in several countries throughout the world including South Africa, Chile and the Netherlands. Accordingly, we face significant operational risks from doing business internationally, including:

Our failure to manage the market and operational risks associated with our international operations effectively could limit the future growth of our business and adversely affect our operating results.

Exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Euro and other non-U.S. currencies may negatively affect the earnings of our operations.

We report our financial results and most of our revenues are recorded in U.S. dollars. However, most of our tulip bulb costs as well as a portion of our general and administrative expenses, are incurred in euros. As a result, we are exposed to exchange rate risks that may adversely affect our financial results. For example, if the euro appreciates against the U.S. dollar, then the U.S. dollar cost of our operations in the Netherlands would increase and our results of operations would be adversely affected.

From time to time, we engage in currency hedging activities. These measures, however, may not adequately protect us from material adverse effects due to the fluctuations in the relative values of the U.S. dollar and the euro and other foreign currencies in which we transact business, and may result in a financial loss.

Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other applicable anti-corruption legislation could result in fines, criminal penalties and an adverse effect on our business.

We are committed to doing business in accordance with applicable anti-corruption laws. We are subject, however, to the risk that our affiliated entities or our affiliates’ respective officers, directors, employees and agents may take action determined to be in violation of such anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and similar anti-bribery laws in non-U.S. jurisdictions, as well as trade sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Any such violation could result in substantial fines, sanctions, civil and/or criminal penalties, curtailment of operations in certain jurisdictions, and might adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, actual or alleged violations could damage our reputation and ability to do business.

Compliance with employment laws may adversely affect Bloomia’s business.

With the acquisition of Bloomia, we significantly increased the size and scope of our workforce. Various federal and state labor laws govern the relationship with Bloomia’s employees in the United States and impact operating costs. These laws include:

Although Bloomia verifies the employment eligibility status of its employees, some of its employees may, without Bloomia’s knowledge, be unauthorized workers. Unauthorized workers are subject to deportation and may subject Bloomia to fines or penalties, and if any of Bloomia’s workers are found to be unauthorized, Bloomia could experience adverse publicity that negatively impacts its brand and may make it more difficult to hire and keep qualified employees. Termination of a significant number of employees who were unauthorized employees may disrupt Bloomia’s operations, cause temporary increases in its labor costs as it trains new employees and result in additional adverse publicity. Bloomia could also become subject to fines, penalties and other costs related to claims that it did not fully comply with all recordkeeping obligations of federal and state immigration compliance laws.  Failure to fully comply with one or more of these requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

Through Bloomia, we are subject to risks inherent in the operation of an agricultural business.

Our business involves agricultural products with the procuring of tulip bulbs and the growing of tulips. Such business is subject to the risks inherent in the agricultural business, such as insects, plant diseases, government regulations regarding bulb production and similar agricultural risks. We can reduce, but cannot eliminate, the impacts of adverse weather conditions because the significant majority of our tulips are grown in a hydroponic greenhouse.

Tulip bulbs, like any plant, are subject to quality issues and disease, and we could have significant inventory loss or production delays resulting from low quality tulips.  In June of 2023 Bloomia wrote off $900,000 of tulip bulb inventory due to the bulbs not meeting Bloomia’s quality standards.  The bulbs were sourced during the off-season which we believe contributed to the quality issues and subsequent write-off. Additionally, in fiscal year 2024, a portion of our Southern Hemisphere bulbs suffered from poor temperature treatment which resulted in less stem production. Although we coordinate with recurring customers to plan production based on anticipated demand and projections, we may have to write down inventory or recognize a material impairment if our production significantly exceeds customer demand.

Accordingly, any of these factors may have a material adverse effect on our inventory and any future production of tulips and a corresponding adverse effect on our results of operations.

Energy and water price increases could adversely impact our profit margins.

Bloomia’s hydroponic greenhouse cultivation process uses significant energy and water. Certain factors which may impact the availability of energy and water are out of Bloomia’s control including, but not limited to, disruptions resulting from weather, economic conditions, and interruption of energy supply. Significant increases in the cost or access of energy and water, and the failure to fully pass any such increased prices and costs through to our customers or to modify our activities to mitigate the impact, would have an adverse effect on our production results and operating income.

Inclement weather and other disruptions to the transportation network could adversely impact our distribution system and demand for our products.

Bloomia’s operations rely on dependable and efficient transportation services, the disruption of which could result in difficulties supplying materials to Bloomia’s facilities and impair Bloomia’s ability to deliver products to its retail customers in a timely manner. Specifically, our ability to receive shipments of tulip bulbs from Bloomia’s Netherlands or Chilean facilities on a timely basis and to provide efficient distribution of our stems to our retail customers are integral components of our overall business strategy. The volumes handled by, and operating challenges at, ocean ports have at times been volatile and can delay the receipt of tulip bulbs or cause the cost of shipping goods to be more expensive. Additionally, the availability and reliability of truck transportation has been negatively impacted by a number of factors, including limited availability of qualified drivers and equipment and limitations on drivers’ hours of service.  Impairment in our ability to receive timely shipments of tulip bulbs or distribute stems to our retail customers may affect our ability to both maintain core products in inventory and deliver products to customers on a timely basis, which may in turn adversely affect our consolidated results of operations.

TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY RISKS

We rely on our management information systems for inventory management, distribution, and other key functions. If our information systems fail to adequately perform these functions, or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our business and operating results could be adversely affected.

The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our management information systems, both internal and outsourced. We rely on our management information systems to, among other things, effectively manage our accounting and financial functions, including maintaining our internal controls, and to manage our procurement, greenhouse, distribution and sales processes. The failure of our management information systems to perform properly could disrupt our business, which may result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess or obsolete inventory, causing our business and operating results to suffer. We also have automated processes in our greenhouse operations, which could be adversely impacted by interruptions in their operations. Although we take steps to secure our management information systems and automated processes, including our computer systems, intranet and internet sites, email and other telecommunications and data networks, the security measures we have implemented may not be effective and our systems may be vulnerable to theft, loss, damage and interruption from a number of potential sources and events, including unauthorized access or security breaches, natural or man-made disasters, cyber-attacks, computer viruses, power loss, or other disruptive events. Our reputation, brand, and financial condition could be adversely affected if, as a result of a significant cyber event or otherwise, our operations are disrupted or shutdown; our confidential, proprietary information is stolen or disclosed; we incur costs or are required to pay fines in connection with stolen customer, employee, or other confidential information;

we must dedicate significant resources to system repairs or increase cyber security protection; or we otherwise incur significant litigation or other costs.

RISKS RELATED TO AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMPANY

Our results of operations have been and may be subject to significant fluctuations.

Our quarterly and annual operating results have fluctuated in the past and may vary in the future due to a wide variety of factors including:

Due to these factors, our quarterly and annual net sales, expenses and results of operations could vary significantly in the future, and this could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Investment in our stock could result in fluctuating returns.

During fiscal year 2024, the sale prices of our common stock as reported by The Nasdaq Stock Market ranged from a low of $3.02 to a high of $6.88. We believe factors such as the fluctuations in our quarterly and annual operating results described above, the market’s acceptance of our services and products, the performance of our business relative to market expectations, the results of our acquired Bloomia business, as well as limited daily trading volume of our stock and general volatility in the securities markets, could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. In addition, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations, resulting in changes in the market prices of the stock of many companies, which may not have been directly related to the operating performance of those companies.

We may need to raise additional capital, which might not be available or might be available only on terms unfavorable to us or our investors.

In order to continue to operate and grow our businesses, we will likely need to raise additional capital beyond this current financing round by offering shares of our common or preferred stock and/or other classes of equity. All of these would result in dilution to our existing investors, plus they may include additional rights or terms that may be unfavorable to our existing investor base. We cannot assure you that the necessary funds will be available on a timely basis, on favorable terms, or at all, or that such funds, if raised, would be sufficient. The level and timing of future expenditure will depend on a number of factors, many of which are outside our control. If we are not able to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be forced to curtail or abandon our growth plans, which could adversely impact the Company, its business, development, financial condition, operating results or prospects.

We may be required to recognize impairment charges that could materially affect our results of operations.

We assess our intangible assets, and our other long-lived assets as and when required by GAAP to determine whether they are impaired. If they are impaired, we will record appropriate impairment charges. It is possible that we may be required to record significant impairment charges in the future and, if we do so, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Certain significant stockholders of our company may exert a degree of control in a manner that conflicts with the interests of other stockholders.

Current significant holders of shares may have interests that are different than or adverse to our other stockholders. Based on public filings with the SEC, we believe that our largest stockholders and its affiliates hold approximately 40% of our issued and outstanding common shares. Based on this share ownership and the simple majority vote of shares present in person or by proxy that is sufficient for the approval of most actions at any stockholders meeting, those stockholders may be able to exercise a certain degree of control over certain matters requiring stockholders’ approval. Those matters include the election of directors, amendment of our articles of association and approval of significant corporate transactions, subject to rules requiring the approval of a special majority among non-interested stockholders in certain situations. This control could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of our Company or changes in management and will make the approval of certain transactions difficult without the support of those significant stockholders, including transactions in which a non-significant stockholder might otherwise receive a premium for its shares over the then-current market price.

We could be deemed to have been a “shell company” after completion of the August 2023 asset sale and, as such, we and our stockholders could be restricted in reliance on certain rules or forms.

We were focused on the startup and growth of our non-bank lending business since before the sale of assets relating to our former In-Store Marketing Business. Following the acquisition of the Bloomia business we have been focused on managing Bloomia’s operations and growth.  We do not believe that the Company, even after completion of the sale of the In-Store Marketing Business was a “shell company” as described under Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act and Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act, which is a company that has: no or nominal operations; and either (a) no or nominal assets; (b) assets consisting solely of cash and cash equivalents; or (c) assets consisting of any amount of cash and cash equivalents and nominal other assets.

However, a designation as a “shell company” could result in the application of Rule 144(i), which would limit the availability of the exemption from registration provided in Rule 144 for certain shares of Company common stock and could result in certain persons affiliated with the Company being deemed “statutory underwriters under Rule 145(c). Some of the presently outstanding shares of our common stock are “restricted securities” as defined under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and may only be sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration, if available. Pursuant to Rule 144, if we were designated a “shell company” as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act and Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, one year would be required to elapse from the time, we ceased to be a “shell company” and filed a Form 8-K addressing Item 5.06 with such information as may be required in a Form 10 Registration Statement with the SEC, before our restricted stockholders could resell their holdings in reliance on Rule 144. The Form 10 information or disclosure is equivalent to the information that a company would be required to file if it were registering a class of securities on Form 10 under the Exchange Act. Under amended Rule 144, restricted or unrestricted securities that were initially issued by a reporting or non-reporting shell company, or a company that was at any time previously a reporting or non-reporting shell company, can only be resold in reliance on Rule 144 if the following conditions are met:

We have never been classified as a “shell company” under rules promulgated under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. However, in the event we were to be so designated, we may have to retroactively adjust our reporting or accounting for affected periods.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this Item.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Management’s Role

As of the date of this report, we did not identify any cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. However, despite our efforts, we cannot eliminate all risks from cybersecurity threats, or provide assurances that we have not experienced an undetected cybersecurity incident.

Item 2. Properties

We believe that our facilities are adequate and suitable for the purposes they serve, including absorption of reasonable growth. We believe that we carry customary levels of insurance covering the replacement of damaged property.

The Company leases 1,700 square feet for its corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota through September 30, 2025. Fresh Tulips USA, LLC leases a 360,000 square foot greenhouse facility in King George, Virginia through 2028. In the Netherlands, Bloomia leases a 107,000 square foot office and warehouse space through 2027. In South Africa, Bloomia operates a 21,000 square foot greenhouse located in Rawsonville (near Cape Town) through 2028.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

A description of our legal proceedings, if any, is contained in Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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PART II.

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information and Holders

The Company’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol LDWY.

As of March 21, 2025, our common stock was held by approximately 122 holders of record.

Dividends

The Company has not historically paid dividends, other than two one-time special dividends declared in 2011 and 2016. The Board of Directors periodically evaluates our ability to pay dividends in light of our financial condition and business plans.

Share Repurchases

On August 28, 2023, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase authorization providing for the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. We may purchase shares of our common stock from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws. Open market repurchases may be effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The repurchase authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of its common stock or to acquire shares on any particular timetable, does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. There was no repurchase activity for the three months ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, 315,792 shares remained available for repurchase under the existing authorization.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those discussed in “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere, in this report.

Company Overview

The Company is a specialty agricultural company focused on making and managing its agricultural investments in the United States and internationally.

On February 22, 2024, the Company acquired majority ownership in Bloomia. Bloomia produces and sells fresh cut tulips. Bloomia purchases tulip bulbs, hydroponically grows tulips from the bulbs, and sells the stems to retail stores. Bloomia is a leading producer of fresh cut tulips in the United States, nurturing over 75 million stems annually. Net sales (unaudited) of Bloomia for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were approximately $40,000,000 and $45,000,000, respectively. Bloomia was founded in the Netherlands and is now strategically positioned in the United States, Netherlands, South Africa and Chile. Bloomia has relationships with prominent U.S. mass market retailers and has grown its customer base year over year.

The Company acquired Bloomia for total consideration of $53,360,000. Consideration was comprised of $34,919,000 of cash paid, $15,451,000 of seller bridge loans in lieu of cash, and $2,990,000 of equity issued of Bloomia which is reflected as noncontrolling interest within these consolidated financial statements. The acquisition was funded through a combination of debt and cash on hand.

The tulip sales business tends to be seasonal with spring being the strongest sales season. Accounts receivable and inventory balances are at their lowest levels in the summer following the strong spring sales season. Inventory balances peak prior to the spring season.

Former Businesses

In August 2023, the Company completed the sale of its In-Store Marketing Business for gross proceeds of $3,500,000 (See Note 4 in the consolidated financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K). The operations of the In-Store Marketing Business are presented as discontinued operations. All prior periods presented have been restated to also present the In-Store Marketing Business as discontinued operations.

In April 2023, the Company began the development of a non-bank lending business, through the hiring of a Senior Vice President of Lending, who later became our Chief Executive Officer. The Company met with a number of prospects for loan originations and/or purchases and deals were negotiated, but none reached execution. With the Company’s decision to allocate capital to the Bloomia acquisition, significantly less capital was available for the lending business in the near-term. Promptly after receiving a notice of resignation from the Company’s then-serving Chief Executive Officer in June 2024, our Board of Directors reexamined the Company’s strategic position and prospects. Primarily because the departing Chief Executive Officer represented nearly all of the Company’s knowledge and expertise relating to the purchase of existing loans and/or origination and funding of new loans, the Company has determined to focus solely on the ag business. Because the non-bank lending business remained in development, this change did not have a significant impact on the Company’s operations or financial results.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items in our consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total net revenue.

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Year Ended December 31, 2024 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023

Revenue, Net. Revenue, net for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $37,773,000, all of which were generated from Bloomia for the period from its acquisition on February 22, 2024 (“the acquisition date”) through December 31, 2024 (the “acquisition period”). The first and second calendar quarters are normally the strongest sales quarters for Bloomia with the first calendar quarter benefiting from Valentine’s Day, Easter season and the start of the Spring season. Revenue in fiscal year 2023 is included in discontinued operations.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $6,509,000 or 17.2% as a percentage of revenue. Cost of goods sold includes rent for the facilities production facility and depreciation related to production. The one-time amortization charge related to inventory written up to fair value upon acquisition was $1,522,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Gross margin percentage has historically been higher in the first and second quarters since sales are typically higher and allow better leverage of fixed costs in costs of goods sold.

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was zero as revenue and costs are included in discontinued operations.

Operating Expenses

Sales, general and administrative. Sales, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $13,226,000 compared to $3,519,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Bloomia. Fiscal year 2024 includes $1,542,000 of acquisition costs and $1,335,000 of integration related costs.

Interest Expense and Income. Interest expense, net, for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,969,000 compared to interest income of $518,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. In connection with the Bloomia acquisition, the Company began incurring interest expenses starting February 21, 2024. The Company did not have debt in the prior year. The Company has not hedged the risk of its interest expense. If the Term SOFR reference rate increases, the Company’s interest expense on its term loan and revolving credit facility will increase.

Income Taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $2,329,000, with a corresponding effective tax rate of 25.2%, on loss from continuing operations. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded income tax expense of $20,000, with a corresponding effective tax rate of (0.7)%, on loss from continuing operations.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company established deferred tax liabilities related to the acquisition in the majority ownership of Bloomia. The Company anticipates that the deferred tax liabilities will result in future taxable income that will allow for the realization of the federal deferred tax assets.

See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax. For the year ended December 31, 2024, income from discontinued operations is a result of the reduction in the accrual for sales tax due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflects results from operations from the legacy In-store Marketing Business and the $2,961,000 gain from the sale of that business. Information on the sale of the In-Store Marketing Business and statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) details of the discontinued operations are included in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Noncontrolling interest. The 18.6% noncontrolling interest in Tulp 24.1’s loss for the acquisition period was $934,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This report includes EBITDA which is a “non-GAAP financial measure.” EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense.

This non-GAAP financial measure, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), has been provided as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure is not a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, respective GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measure presented may differ from similarly named measures used by other companies. We believe this non-GAAP financial measure will be useful to permit investors to evaluate the business consistent with how management evaluates the business. Our EBITDA excludes amounts from net loss from discontinued operations that we do not consider part of our core operating results when assessing our performance. Management has used EBITDA (a) to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance and trends as well as our performance relative to competitors and peers; (b) to measure operational profitability on a consistent basis; (c) in presentations to the members of our Board of Directors; and (d) to evaluate compliance with covenants and restricted activities under the terms of our Credit Agreement.

Included below is a reconciliation of EBITDA to net loss from continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

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The Company has financed its operations with proceeds from the sale of its In-Store Marketing Business and sales of its products, in addition to a significant payment resulting from the settlement of litigation. To aid in funding the Bloomia acquisition, Tulp 24.1 entered a Credit Agreement that provided an $18,000,000 term loan and a revolver with borrowings of up to $6,000,000. At December 31, 2024, the Company’s working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) was $11,026,000 compared to $15,525,000 at December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents decreased $14,318,000 from $16,077,000 at December 31, 2023 to $1,759,000 at December 31, 2024.

Operating Activities of Continuing Operations. Net cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $4,120,000. Cash from operations is greatest in the first half of the year due to the seasonality of the Bloomia business. The Company used approximately $12,200,000 in cash in the period to purchase tulip bulbs.

Investing Activities of Continuing Operations. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $35,148,000, which primarily related to the purchase price and other expenses resulting from the acquisition of Bloomia. Net cash used in investing activities also includes cash received from a note receivable, partially offset by cash paid for purchases of property and equipment.

Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $24,882,000, which primarily related to proceeds received from issuance of the Credit Agreement used to fund the acquisition of a majority interest in Bloomia.

On February 22, 2024, the Company acquired majority ownership in Bloomia for a total purchase price of $53,360,000. Consideration comprised of $34,919,000 of cash paid, $15,451,000 of seller bridge loans in lieu of cash, and $2,990,000 of equity issued of Tulp 24.1 which is reflected as noncontrolling interest within these consolidated financial statements. The acquisition was funded through a combination of debt and cash on hand.

To finance the Bloomia acquisition, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement, together with Tulp 24.1 as the borrower. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, Tulp 24.1 had an $18,000,000 term loan funded. The Credit Agreement also contains a $6,000,000 revolving credit facility, which may be used by Tulp 24.1 for general business purposes and working capital. On October 16, 2024, the Company amended the credit agreement (Amended Credit Agreement) to, among other things, temporarily increase the borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility to $8,000,000 through March 31, 2025.

Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR for an interest period of one month plus 3.0%. In addition to paying interest on the outstanding principal under the Credit Agreement, Tulp 24.1 is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% on the unutilized commitments under the revolving credit facility.

The term loans are scheduled to be repaid in quarterly installments of $450,000, commencing on June 30, 2024. The remaining outstanding balance will be repaid in full after five years. The scheduled maturity of the revolving facility is February 20, 2029.

The obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the personal property assets of Tulp 24.1 and its subsidiaries. The Company provided an unsecured guaranty of the obligations of Tulp 24.1 under the Amended Credit Agreement.

The Amended Credit Agreement requires Tulp 24.1 and its subsidiaries to maintain (a) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 and (b) a maximum senior cash flow leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.0 until March 31, 2025, and stepping down to 2.00 to 1.00 on December 31, 2027, until the maturity date of the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement also contains other customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that restrict the ability of Tulp 24.1 and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, dispose of significant assets, make distributions or pay dividends to the Company, make certain investments, including any acquisitions other than permitted acquisitions, make certain payments, enter into sale and leaseback transactions or grant liens on its assets, subject to certain limitations.

The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, the occurrence of which would permit the lenders to terminate their commitments and accelerate loans under the Amended Credit Agreement, including failure to make payments under the credit facility, failure to comply with covenants in the Amended Credit Agreement and other loan documents, cross default to other material indebtedness of Tulp 24.1 or any of its subsidiaries, failure of Tulp 24.1 or any of its subsidiaries to pay or discharge material judgments, bankruptcy of Tulp 24.1 or any of its subsidiaries, and change of control of the Company.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants and expects to be in compliance for at least the next twelve months.

As part of the financing of the Bloomia acquisition, Tulp 24.1 entered into notes payable with the sellers. Notes payable for $12,750,000 have a term of five years, subject to requiring principal payments based on “excess cash flow” as defined. Interest is at 8% per annum in the first year and increases annually by 2 percentage points. Notes payable for $2,700,000 were paid in full as of June 30, 2024.

On August 15, 2024, we entered into an unsecured Delayed Draw Term Note (the “Note”) with Air T Inc. (“Air T”) pursuant to which Air T has agreed to advance from time to time until August 15, 2026, but not on a revolving basis, up to $2,500,000 to fund the Company’s operations. Amounts outstanding under the Note will bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.0%, which may be increased by 3.0% upon certain events of default. The entire principal amount outstanding on the Loans, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon as set forth below, shall be due and payable in full on the earlier of (i) August 15, 2029, (ii) the Company’s receipt of a written demand by Air T delivered on or after February 15, 2026, and (iii) such earlier date as all principal owing thereunder becomes due and payable by acceleration or otherwise (the “Maturity Date”). The Company may prepay any loan outstanding thereunder, together with accrued and unpaid interest on such Loan, at any time without prepayment or penalty.

On September 27, 2024, we entered into an Amended and Restated Delayed Draw Term Note (the “Amended Note”) with Air T pursuant to which Air T has agreed to advance up to an additional $1,000,000 from time to time until August 15, 2026, but not on a revolving basis. The Amended Note provides for total borrowing of up to $3,500,000 to fund the Company’s operations. The Company borrowed $3,500,000 under the note during the year ended December 31, 2024. On January 15, 2025, the note was amended again to increase the total borrowing to $3,750,000. As previously disclosed, amounts outstanding under the Amended Note bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.0%, which may be increased by 3.0% upon certain events of default. The Amended Note remains scheduled to mature and all principal and accrued but unpaid interest will become due on August 15, 2029, subject to Air T’s right to demand payment on or after February 15, 2026. No closing or origination fees will be paid to the Air T.

Air T beneficially owns greater than 10% of our outstanding Common Stock and is a member of a group of stockholders that collectively owns approximately 40% of our outstanding common stock. Additionally, our current director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Mark R. Jundt serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Air T, current director and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Daniel C. Philp serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate development at Air T, and current director Nicholas J. Swenson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Air T and is himself a member of the stockholder group. The entry into the Note was approved in advance by the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors in accordance with our Related Person Transaction Approval Policy and by a vote of solely independent directors who have no relationship with Air T.

The Company expects that cash from operations combined with funds available under the Amended Credit Facility and the Note will provide sufficient credit availability to support its ongoing operations, fund its new debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working capital for at least the next 12 months.

As the Company grows its businesses, we may be required to obtain additional capital through equity offerings or additional debt financings. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interest of our stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of those securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of our stockholders. Debt financing and preferred equity financing, if available, may involve agreements that include additional covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring additional debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. Additional capital may not be available when needed, on reasonable terms, or at all, and our ability to raise additional capital may be adversely impacted by potential worsening global economic conditions and the recent disruptions to and volatility in the credit and financial markets in the U.S. and worldwide. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed, we may not be able to grow our businesses or complete transactions related to the strategy.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. During the preparation of these financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales, costs and expenses and related disclosures. Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with GAAP which involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.  On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to business combinations, inventory, goodwill, long-lived and indefinite-lived assets, interest expense, and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of our analysis form the basis for making assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, and the impact of such differences may be material to our financial statements.

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the consolidate financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe our most critical accounting estimates include the following:

Inventory. We coordinate with recurring customers to plan production based on anticipated demand and projections; however, we may have to write down inventory or recognize a material impairment if our production significantly exceeds customer demand. No write-downs occurred in fiscal year 2024.

Business Combinations. We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires the recording of acquired assets, including separately identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, royalty rates and asset lives, among other items.

We used the income approach to value certain intangible assets. Under the income approach, an intangible asset’s fair value is equal to the present value of future economic benefits to be derived from ownership of the asset. The fair value of customer relationships was estimated using a discounted present value income approach. We used the income approach known as the relief from royalty method to value the fair value of the trade name. The relief from royalty method is based on the hypothetical royalty stream that would be received if we were to license the trade name and was based on expected revenues. The determination of the fair value of other assets acquired and liabilities assumed involves assessing factors such as the expected future cash flows associated with individual assets and liabilities and appropriate discount rates at the date of the acquisition.

Allocations of the purchase price for acquisitions are based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets acquired and are subject to adjustment upon finalization of the purchase price allocation. During this measurement period, we will adjust assets or liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in the recognition of those assets and liabilities as of that date. All changes that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments are included in current period earnings.

If the actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in these fair values, the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements appearing in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K could result in a possible impairment of the intangible assets and goodwill or require acceleration of the amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets.

Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquired businesses over the net of the fair value of identifiable tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets purchased and liabilities assumed.

We test goodwill and identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter. Impairment testing for goodwill is done at a reporting unit level and all goodwill is assigned to a reporting unit. Our reporting unit is the same as our reporting segment.

We test goodwill for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test, whereby a goodwill impairment loss will be measured as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. The qualitative evaluation is an assessment of factors, including reporting unit specific operating results and cost factors, as well as industry, market and general economic conditions, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. We may elect to bypass this qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative test in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. Fair values under the quantitative test are estimated using a combination of discounted projected future earnings or cash flow methods and multiples of earnings in estimating fair value. The estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value is determined by weighing a discounted cash flow model and a market-related model using current industry information that involve significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). In determining the estimated future cash flow, we consider and apply certain estimates and judgments, including current and projected future levels of income based on management’s plans, business trends, prospects, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations. These assumptions require significant judgment, and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts.

If we fail the quantitative assessment of goodwill impairment (“quantitative assessment”), we would be required to recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount that a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeded its fair value.

We have an indefinite-lived intangible asset for trade name of $8,570,000 from the Bloomia acquisition. Annually in the fourth quarter, or if conditions indicate an additional review is necessary, we assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a trade name is “more likely than not” less than its carrying value. If it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred, we then perform the quantitative impairment test. If we perform the quantitative test, the carrying value of the asset is compared to an estimate of its fair value to identify impairment. The fair value is determined by the relief from royalty method, which requires significant judgment. Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts utilized in the analysis. If we conclude an impairment exists, the asset’s carrying value will be written down to its fair value.

Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets, which include property and equipment, and definite-lived intangible assets, primarily customer relationships and trade name, are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. The impairment testing involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the forecasted undiscounted future cash flows generated by that asset. These assumptions require significant judgment, and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. In the event the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows generated by that asset and the carrying amount is not considered recoverable, an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value and is recognized in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in the period that the impairment occurs. The reasonableness of the useful lives of this asset and other long-lived assets is regularly evaluated.

Interest expense. For debt with variable rate interest, interest expense is recorded based on a weighted average effective interest rate method. The significant assumptions used in the weighted average estimate are the future debt balance and the length of time the debt will be outstanding.

Income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax laws. Deferred income tax provisions and benefits are based on changes to the assets or liabilities from year to year. In providing for deferred taxes, the Company considers tax regulations of the jurisdictions in which it operates, estimates of future taxable income, and available tax planning strategies. If tax regulations, operating results or the ability to implement tax-planning strategies vary, adjustments to the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities may be required. Valuation allowances are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the “more likely than not” criteria.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed, and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, the Company records additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not statements of historical or current facts are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results or performance of the Company to be materially different from the results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements expressing the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of our management team regarding, for instance: (i) our belief that our cash balance, cash generated by operations and borrowings available under our Credit Agreement, will provide adequate liquidity and capital resources for at least the next twelve months, (ii) regarding the potential for growth and other opportunities for our business and (iii) the nature and timing of the Company’s intended financial reporting during its transition to a fiscal year ending June 30. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward- looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. These statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current information, which we have assessed and which by its nature is dynamic and subject to rapid and even abrupt changes.

Factors that could cause our estimates and assumptions as to future performance, and our actual results, to differ materially include the following: (1) our ability to integrate and continue to successfully operate the newly acquired Bloomia business, (2) our ability to compete, (3) concentration of Bloomia’s historical revenue among a small number of customers, (4) changes in interest rates, (5) ability to comply with the requirements of the Credit Agreement and operate within its restrictions, (6) economic and market conditions that may restrict or delay appropriate or desirable opportunities, (7) our ability to develop and maintain necessary processes and controls relating to our businesses (8) reliance on one or a small number of employees, (9) potential adverse classifications of our Company if we are unsuccessful in executing our business plans, (10) other economic, international, business, market, financial, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses generally; (11) our ability to attract and retain highly qualified managerial, operational and sales personnel; and (12) the availability of additional capital on desirable terms, if at all. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those set forth in this report and additional risks, if any, identified in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company assumes no responsibility to update the forward- looking statements contained in this report or the reasons why actual results would differ from those anticipated in any such forward-looking statement, other than as required by law.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide disclosure pursuant to this item.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to Financial Statements

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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To the Board of Directors and

Stockholders of Lendway, Inc. and Subsidiaries

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Opinion on the consolidated financial statements

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We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lendway, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements).

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In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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Basis for Opinion

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The consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

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We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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Critical Audit Matters

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The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

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Business Combination – Estimate for Valuation of Acquired Intangible and Certain Long-Lived Assets

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Description of the Critical Audit Matter

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On February 22, 2024, the Company acquired majority ownership of Bloomia B.V. and Subsidiaries for total purchase consideration of $53,360,000. The transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting as a business combination whereby the total purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the respective estimated fair value of such assets and liabilities on the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. We identified the fair value determination of the intangible assets and certain long-lived assets acquired in the business combination as a critical audit matter due to the significant judgement required in determining their estimated values.

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With respect to the intangible assets acquired, which consist of a trade name and customer relationships, the estimated fair values were determined based on the relief-from-royalty and multi-period excess earnings (“MPEEM”) methods, respectively. A cost method approach was used to value certain other long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property and equipment. Auditing these values required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists, when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of significant management inputs to each valuation method, such as discount rates, royalty rates, revenue assumptions, forecasts, and retention rates.

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How We Addressed the Critical Audit Matter in Our Audit

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Our audit procedures related to the valuation determination of the intangible assets, certain long-lived assets, and noncontrolling interest acquired included the following, among others:

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We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2023.

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/s/ Boulay PLLP

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

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PCAOB ID: 542

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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Lendway, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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