Brand Engagement Network Files 2025 Form 10-K, Highlights Strong Balance Sheet and Operational Progress

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Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI) filed its 2025 Form 10-K reporting material balance sheet and operational improvements. BEN reduced net loss to $8.6M from $33.7M, lowered total liabilities to $11.8M, cut operating expenses to $12.9M, and raised approximately $7.05M in equity financings to support LATAM expansion and strategic partnerships.

The company highlighted licensing deals, regional partnerships across healthcare, hospitality, insurance, media, and a disciplined approach to commercialization in 2026.

Positive

• Net loss reduced by ~$25.1M year-over-year
• Total operating expenses lowered to $12.9M
• Total liabilities decreased to $11.8M
• Raised approximately $7.05M in equity financings
• Exclusive LATAM licensing agreement with Skye Inteligencia LATAM

Negative

• Company remains unprofitable with a $8.6M net loss
• Total liabilities still at $11.8M
• LATAM capital contribution fair value recorded as nominal

News Market Reaction – BNAI

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3.6x Rel. Volume

In the Apr 16 session, BNAI declined 31.17%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -32.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 118 alerts that day, indicating very high trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was very high at 3.6x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -31.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite improved 20...

Analysis

The stock dropped -31.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite improved 2025 metrics would contrast with prior positive responses to strategic and balance sheet updates, where several events produced double-digit gains up to 41.46%. The 10-K details a net loss reduction to $8.6M, lower liabilities of $11.8M, and $7.05M in equity financings. Any selloff could reflect sensitivity to past financing volatility rather than the direction of operating progress described in the filing.

Key Figures

Net loss 2025: $8.6M Net loss reduction: $25.1M Loss from operations: $12.6M +5 more

8 metrics

Net loss 2025 $8.6M Reduced from $33.7M in 2024

Net loss reduction $25.1M Decrease in net loss year-over-year

Loss from operations $12.6M Improved from $36.5M in 2024

Operating expenses 2025 $12.9M Down from $36.6M in 2024

G&A expense decline $10.3M Year-over-year reduction in general and administrative expenses

Liabilities 2025 $11.8M Down from $15.5M at Dec 31, 2024

Equity financings $7.05M Includes $5.0M in Q4 2025 and $2.05M in Q1 2026

LATAM capital commitment $5.0M Contractual stated amount tied to LATAM licensing agreement

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 02	AI deployment update	Positive	+2.8%	Live guest-facing AI concierge deployment to gather performance data.
Feb 05	Financing facility termination	Positive	+7.3%	Termination of $50M equity facility to reduce potential dilution.
Jan 30	Private placement	Positive	-53.0%	Premium private placement and debt repayment to strengthen balance sheet.
Jan 28	Warrants and debt	Positive	+21.1%	Warrant exercises and debt conversion improving cash and equity mix.
Jan 21	AI licensing deal	Positive	+41.5%	Exclusive AI licensing partnership in Africa with equity and revenue share.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

News tied to partnerships and balance sheet actions has often seen positive price alignment, with one notable selloff on a financing-related update.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, BNAI has focused on strengthening its balance sheet and expanding AI commercialization. Capital and warrant actions in late January 2026 improved cash and reduced debt, with moves of 21.15% and -52.97% showing volatile reactions to financing news. Strategic deals, including a $2.050 million AI licensing partnership in Africa on Jan 21, 2026, and an AI concierge deployment in March, were followed by positive moves up to 41.46%. Today’s 10-K highlights continue that balance-sheet-improvement and partnership-expansion narrative.

Key Terms

form 10-k, net loss, loss from operations, operating expenses, +4 more

8 terms

form 10-k regulatory

"announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year"

A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.

net loss financial

"BEN reduced its net loss by approximately $25.1 million, from $33.7 million"

Net loss is the amount by which a company’s total costs and expenses exceed its total income during a reporting period, after taking into account taxes and one‑time items. It matters to investors because repeated or large net losses can shrink a company’s cash and owner value, reducing its ability to pay dividends, invest for growth or borrow money — like a household spending more than it earns and dipping into savings to cover the shortfall.

loss from operations financial

"Loss from operations improved from $36.5 million to $12.6 million"

Loss from operations is the money a company loses from its main business activities, like selling products or services, before considering other expenses or income. It shows whether the company's core business is making or losing money. This figure matters because it helps investors understand if the business is running efficiently or struggling to earn enough to cover its costs.

operating expenses financial

"total operating expenses decreased from $36.6 million to $12.9 million"

Operating expenses are the routine costs a company pays to keep its business running day to day — things like salaries, rent, utilities, office supplies, and marketing. Investors watch them because they reduce the profit available to shareholders and reveal how efficiently a company runs; lower or well-controlled operating expenses (relative to revenue) are like trimming household bills to improve savings.

impairment financial

"did not incur the $13.5 million impairment related to AFG customer"

Impairment occurs when the value of an asset, such as property, equipment, or investments, drops below its recorded worth on the books. This situation signals that the asset may be less valuable than originally thought, similar to discovering that an item you own is worth less than what you paid for it. For investors, recognizing impairment is important because it can affect the overall financial health and future prospects of a business.

equity financings financial

"strengthened its balance sheet through approximately $7.05 million in equity financings"

Equity financings are when a company obtains money by selling new shares of its ownership to investors, like selling extra slices of a pie to bring in cash. For investors this matters because issuing more shares changes how much of the company each owner holds, can dilute existing holdings, and often affects the stock price and control of the business; the proceeds are typically used for growth, debt, or operations.

capital contribution financial

"includes a capital contribution with a contractual stated amount of up to $5.0 million"

An owner or investor putting money or assets into a company to fund operations, growth, or shore up the balance sheet rather than lending it as a loan. Think of it like a homeowner investing cash to renovate a house: it strengthens the property’s value and changes how future gains are shared. For investors, capital contributions affect company stability, ownership stakes and potential returns.

fair value financial

"BEN determined the fair value at inception was nominal and recorded the investment"

Fair value is an estimate of what an asset or company is really worth today, derived from expected future earnings, comparable market prices and other relevant facts—like agreeing a price for a used car after checking mileage, condition and similar listings. Investors use fair value to decide whether a stock looks overpriced or undervalued, which helps guide buy, hold or sell decisions and sets expectations for potential returns and risk.

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Reduced net loss, lower liabilities, and disciplined execution position BEN for scalable growth

WILMINGTON, Del., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence company focused on the engagement layer of AI, announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

The Annual Report on Form 10-K is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and through the Company's investor relations page.

BEN highlighted significant financial and operational progress in 2025, including a substantial reduction in net loss, continued reduction in liabilities, and execution of strategic partnerships supporting its commercialization strategy.

Financial and Balance Sheet Highlights
During the year ended December 31, 2025, BEN reduced its net loss by approximately $25.1 million, from $33.7 million in 2024 to $8.6 million. This improvement reflects disciplined cost management, lower operating expenses, and the absence of certain non-recurring charges recognized in the prior year.

Loss from operations improved from $36.5 million to $12.6 million, while total operating expenses decreased from $36.6 million to $12.9 million. General and administrative expenses declined by approximately $10.3 million.

In addition, BEN did not incur the $13.5 million impairment related to AFG customer acquisition costs that impacted 2024 results.

Total liabilities decreased from $15.5 million as of December 31, 2024, to $11.8 million as of December 31, 2025, a reduction of approximately $3.6 million.

In addition, BEN strengthened its balance sheet through approximately $7.05 million in equity financings, including approximately $5.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and approximately $2.05 million in the first quarter of 2026. These financings supported operations and key strategic initiatives, including expansion of LATAM operations.

Strategic Partnerships and Expansion
During 2025 and into 2026, BEN advanced a series of strategic partnerships and expansion initiatives across healthcare, hospitality, insurance, media, and international markets:

• Latin America and Spain: Exclusive licensing partnership with Skye Inteligencia LATAM, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
  
  
• Healthcare (Mexico): Formation of Skye Salud with KNOBLOCH Information Group and Skye LATAM.
  
  
• Africa: Partnership with Valio Technologies (Pty) Ltd and collaboration with Nelson Mandela University.
  
  
• Hospitality: Collaboration with Seven Visions Resort & Places, The Dvin.
  
  
• Insurance: Strategic partnership with Swiss Life Global Solutions.
  
  
• Media and Advertising: Reseller activity through Vybroo and Grupo Siete.

These initiatives reflect BEN's strategy to expand through strategic partnerships and regional licensing frameworks, positioning the Company to scale across regulated and high-growth markets.

In 2026, BEN is focused on operational execution and advancing these partnerships toward commercialization.

As part of its international expansion strategy, BEN is advancing its LATAM initiatives. During the fourth quarter of 2025, BEN entered into an agreement with Skye Inteligencia LATAM that includes a capital contribution with a contractual stated amount of up to $5.0 million associated with the licensing and commercialization of its AI technology in Latin America. Based on the counterparty's financial condition and the contingent nature of the arrangement, BEN determined the fair value at inception was nominal and recorded the investment accordingly. This reflects a disciplined approach to financial reporting while maintaining a strategic position for long-term commercialization in the region.

CEO Commentary
"Throughout 2025, we took deliberate steps to strengthen our financial foundation while executing strategic partnerships that expand the reach of our technology," said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of BEN. "We improved our balance sheet, reduced liabilities, and advanced initiatives across key markets. We have been disciplined in how we structure these partnerships to support long-term value creation. As we move through 2026, we are focused on operationalizing these initiatives, expanding enterprise adoption, and driving scalable growth."

About Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI)
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. ("BEN") builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI—where people interact with systems and actions occur. Powered by BEN's proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), BEN's technology enables conversational AI interactions that connect human intent to organizational data, workflows, and real-world outcomes. BEN's AI operates within secure closed-loop environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls. Trusted by organizations operating in regulated, complex, and mission-critical environments, BEN helps bring AI into real operational settings where engagement drives outcomes and accountability matters. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.

Contacts:
Media: amy@beninc.ai
Investor Relations: investors@beninc.ai

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or the Company's future financial or operating performance and may include statements regarding the Company's financial position, trends in liability reduction, the execution and impact of strategic partnerships, the Company's ability to scale its operations, expand enterprise adoption, and drive long-term value, as well as the development, deployment, and capabilities of its technology.

These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the Company's ability to maintain and improve its financial position, successfully implement and commercialize its technology, execute and realize value from partnerships and licensing arrangements, achieve market adoption, and respond to competitive, regulatory, and economic conditions.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as required by law. Additional information regarding these and other risks can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

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SOURCE Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (BEN)

FAQ

What did BNAI report for net loss in the 2025 Form 10-K?

BEN reported a net loss of $8.6M for fiscal 2025. According to the company, this reflects a reduction of approximately $25.1M from 2024 driven by lower operating expenses and absent nonrecurring charges.

How did Brand Engagement Network’s operating expenses change in 2025 (BNAI)?

Operating expenses fell to $12.9M in 2025 from $36.6M in 2024. According to the company, disciplined cost management and lower G&A drove the decline, with G&A down about $10.3M year-over-year.

What balance sheet improvements did BNAI disclose in the 2025 10-K?

Total liabilities decreased to $11.8M as of December 31, 2025. According to the company, liabilities fell roughly $3.6M versus year-end 2024, improving financial flexibility for commercialization initiatives.

How much equity financing did BNAI secure to support operations and expansion?

BEN raised approximately $7.05M in equity financings across Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. According to the company, proceeds included about $5.0M in Q4 2025 and $2.05M in Q1 2026 for operations and LATAM expansion.

What is the scope of BNAI’s LATAM agreement with Skye Inteligencia?

The LATAM agreement includes an exclusive licensing and commercialization framework and a capital contribution up to $5.0M. According to the company, fair value at inception was recorded as nominal due to counterparty and contingent terms.

What strategic markets and partners did Brand Engagement Network highlight for 2025–2026?

BEN cited partnerships across healthcare, hospitality, insurance, media, Africa, Spain, and LATAM. According to the company, collaborators include Skye Inteligencia LATAM, KNOBLOCH Information Group, Valio Technologies, Seven Visions, Swiss Life Global Solutions, Vybroo, and Grupo Siete.