Executive Summary

Q2 2025 net sales were $1.14M, down 26.4% year over year but up 85.6% sequentially, driven by a high-dollar UPS project in Taiwan; military maritime (MMM) demand fell sharply on federal budget uncertainty .
Gross margin was 12.9% (vs 8.1% YoY; 31.5% QoQ), with a QoQ decline due to the lower-margin UPS project; adjusted gross margin was 16.7% (vs 18.3% YoY; 33.8% QoQ) .
Net loss narrowed to $0.23M (EPS -$0.04) vs $0.55M (EPS -$0.12) a year ago and $0.27M (EPS -$0.05) in Q1; operating loss improved to $0.22M vs $0.56M YoY .
Liquidity remains tight (cash $0.50M), supported by insider funding: CEO bought ~$200K of stock in March and ~$200K in June; independent directors approved, with June agreement priced above prior-day close .
Potential stock reaction catalysts: sequential commercial traction (UPS/Taiwan), continued cost reduction, and insider purchasing; headwinds persist in MMM until budget visibility improves .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

Commercial sales surged 117.7% YoY and +$0.6M QoQ, anchored by the UPS project in Taiwan, demonstrating traction in targeted non-MMM markets .
Operating loss improved to $0.22M from $0.56M YoY, reflecting lower fixed expenses (e.g., rent, reduced temporary labor) and improved variable margins YoY .
Management continues to push strategic expansion areas (ESS, AI data center UPS, microgrids) and regional initiatives (GCC/Central Asia), positioning for secular tailwinds: “The surge in AI-driven technologies and sustainable energy needs presents immense opportunities for expansion” — CEO Jay Huang .

What Went Wrong

MMM sales fell 71.0% YoY (-$0.9M), with demand curtailed by federal budget uncertainties and delays in new defense contract activity; MMM also declined QoQ .
Gross margin fell sequentially to 12.9% from 31.5% in Q1 due to the lower-margin UPS project; adjusted gross margin similarly dropped to 16.7% from 33.8% .
Liquidity remains constrained (cash $0.499M at quarter-end), necessitating insider equity financing; accounts payable to related parties increased to $1.022M, highlighting near-term balance sheet pressure .

Financial Results

Metric	Q4 2024	Q1 2025	Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)	$1.278	$0.616	$1.143
Gross Margin %	20.7%	31.5%	12.9%
Adjusted Gross Margin %	22.1%	33.8%	16.7%
Operating Income ($USD Millions)	-$0.288	-$0.268	-$0.224
Net Loss ($USD Millions)	-$0.294	-$0.268	-$0.231
EPS ($USD)	-$0.06	-$0.05	-$0.04
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)	-$0.278	-$0.263	-$0.267
Cash and Equivalents ($USD Millions)	$0.565	$0.488	$0.499

Segment sales breakdown:

Segment ($USD Thousands)	Q2 2024	Q1 2025	Q2 2025
Commercial products	$355	$203	$773
MMM products	$1,198	$413	$348
Setup service	$0	$0	$22
Total net sales	$1,553	$616	$1,143

KPIs and balance sheet highlights:

KPI	Q4 2024	Q1 2025	Q2 2025
Total Current Assets ($USD Thousands)	5,145	4,992	4,371
Inventories, net ($USD Thousands)	3,263	3,233	2,753
Total Current Liabilities ($USD Thousands)	2,443	2,369	1,810
Accounts Payable – Related Party ($USD Thousands)	909	957	1,022
Weighted Avg Shares (Millions)	4.947	5.266	5.379

Guidance Changes

The company did not issue quantitative revenue, margin, OpEx, or other guidance in the Q2 2025 materials. No changes versus prior periods were disclosed .

Metric	Period	Previous Guidance	Current Guidance	Change
Revenue	N/A	None	None	N/A
Gross Margin %	N/A	None	None	N/A
OpEx	N/A	None	None	N/A

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was located; MarketBeat lists the call date as Aug 18, 2025 (12:30pm ET) .

Topic	Previous Mentions (Q4 2024 & Q1 2025)	Current Period (Q2 2025)	Trend
AI/data center UPS	Focus on adding high-efficiency power products and growth in AI data center UPS opportunities	UPS project delivered to new customer in Taiwan; drove commercial sales	From strategy to first tangible commercial win
ESS/microgrids	Identified as growth vectors alongside UPS; execution contingent on capital and market conditions	Not specifically referenced in Q2 release beyond broader product commentary	Narrative paused; focus shifted to near-term UPS execution
Military demand/budgets	Weakness due to U.S. election cycle and demand reduction in late 2024 ; continued softness in Q1	Significant reduction due to federal budget uncertainty and contract delays	Persistent headwind until budget visibility improves
Regional strategy	GCC/Central Asia expansion priorities	Taiwan UPS project highlighted	Diversifying beyond U.S. defense; Asia traction emerging
Cost structure	Cost cutting and efficiency improved margins ; lower fixed costs in Q1	Lower fixed expenses and reduced temp labor improved YoY margin; mix hurt QoQ	Ongoing cost discipline; margin sensitive to project mix
Liquidity/capital	Streeterville note paid off in early 2024 ; private placement in Q1 2025	Additional insider private placement in June 2025	Reliance on equity infusions to bridge liquidity

Management Commentary

“The surge in AI-driven technologies and sustainable energy needs presents immense opportunities for expansion. By investing in ESS, AI data center UPS, and microgrids, we are positioning ourselves as leaders in these rapidly growing sectors.” — CEO Jay Huang (Q1 2025 press release) .
“We will continue our steadfast pursuit of being the most dependable supplier and partner for our customers… expansion efforts in the GCC region and Central Asia remain a top priority.” — CEO Jay Huang (Q1 2025 press release) .
Cost efficiency and portfolio optimization were emphasized through 2024/early 2025 as margin drivers and operating loss reductions .

Q&A Highlights

The Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was not available at time of analysis; MarketBeat listed the call for Aug 18, 2025 at 12:30pm ET .
No Q&A or guidance clarifications could be reviewed due to the absence of a transcript .

Estimates Context

Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) coverage appears limited; consensus EPS and revenue were unavailable for Q2 2025.

Metric	Q2 2025 Actual	S&P Global Consensus	# of Estimates
Revenue ($USD Millions)	$1.143	N/A*	N/A*
EPS ($USD)	-$0.04	N/A*	N/A*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Implications: With no consensus, the quarter’s “beat/miss” status cannot be assessed; however, sequential acceleration and insider funding may influence near-term sentiment .

Key Takeaways for Investors

Sequential revenue acceleration (+85.6%) reflects initial traction in commercial UPS, partially offsetting MMM weakness; watch sustainability beyond one high-dollar project .
MMM demand remains the primary headwind (−71% YoY) due to budget uncertainty; stock narrative will hinge on signs of defense contract resumption .
Margin trajectory is sensitive to mix: UPS project drove QoQ gross margin compression to 12.9%; continued cost discipline helps but mix will dominate near-term outcomes .
Liquidity is tight (cash ~$0.5M) and supported by insider equity placements; future growth initiatives likely need additional capital .
Adjusted EBITDA loss improved YoY but remains negative; operating leverage requires sustained top-line growth and higher-margin mix .
Strategic focus areas (ESS, AI data center UPS, microgrids) and regional expansion (GCC/Central Asia, Taiwan) provide medium-term optionality; execution depends on funding and market timing .
With no Street consensus to anchor expectations, catalysts are project wins, defense budget clarity, and capital actions; absence of guidance increases dispersion of outcomes .

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