Kwesst Micro Sys Stock Price, News & Analysis

KWESST Micro Systems reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, with revenue increasing by 588% compared to Q1 2024. The company achieved a gross profit of $0.4 million with a 45.6% margin, compared to a loss in the previous year. Growth was driven by government contracts (DSEF & Land C4ISR), a Lightning SaaS pilot with Canadian Red Cross, and ARWEN business expansion.

The company completed a public offering raising $4.9 million and secured a $250,000 receivables facility. KWESST implemented a 10:1 share consolidation to maintain Nasdaq compliance and has until May 12, 2025, to meet the minimum bid requirement. The company also announced volume production of ARWEN cartridges, including new 40mm baton rounds.

KWESST Micro Systems (NASDAQ: KWE) has announced key management changes effective February 3, 2025. Jennifer Welsh has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, replacing interim CFO Kris Denis. Welsh brings 20 years of experience, including 18 years with Canadian public companies, most recently serving as VP Finance at SNDL Inc. At Indiva , she helped grow the company to over CAD $35 million in net annual revenue.

Additionally, James Yersh has been appointed as a director and Chair of the Audit Committee. Yersh has over two decades of senior executive experience in technology companies, currently serving as Chief Revenue Officer, Senior Care at PointClickCare. His previous roles include CFO positions at notable companies like Mitel, Blackberry, and KORE Wireless.

KWESST Micro Systems reported its fiscal 2024 financial results, showing a 22% revenue increase over fiscal 2023. Key highlights include:

- Gross profits of $0.5 million (32.3% margin) compared to -$0.2 million (-15.5% margin) in 2023
- Net loss reduced by $1.9 million to $7.4 million
- EBITDA loss decreased 20% to $6.0 million
- Revenue growth driven by DSEF and Land C4ISR government contracts

The company expects revenue to increase with the commercial launch of KWESST Lightning™ in 2025, along with anticipated demand for new ARWEN 40mm ammunition and PARA OPS products. Operating expenses decreased by $1.6 million (14%) compared to 2023, reflecting cost management efforts and strategic investments in key growth areas.

KWESST Micro Systems (NASDAQ: KWE) has issued a statement in response to recent unusual market activity. The company, following a request from CIRO, confirmed that its management is unaware of any material change in operations that could explain the recent increase in market activity. The statement was released on December 17, 2024, addressing both NASDAQ and TSXV trading activity.

KWESST Micro Systems has received a 180-day extension from Nasdaq until May 12, 2025, to regain compliance with the minimum $1 bid price requirement. The company failed to meet this requirement during the initial compliance period ending November 12, 2024. To maintain listing, KWESST must achieve a closing bid price of $1 or above for at least 10 consecutive trading days. The company may implement a reverse share split if necessary. Currently, trading continues normally on both Nasdaq Capital Market and TSX Venture Exchange.

KWESST Micro Systems has closed a private placement offering, raising CAD$3.4 million (US$2.5 million) from an institutional accredited investor. The company issued 4,145,200 pre-funded warrants at CAD$0.824 per warrant, each bundled with a common share purchase warrant exercisable at CAD$1.03 for 60 months. The proceeds will be used for general working capital. ThinkEquity acted as placement agent, receiving an 8% cash fee and 5% warrant compensation. Additionally, KWESST addressed its Nasdaq compliance status regarding the minimum US$1.00 bid price requirement, with a deadline of November 12, 2024, and potential eligibility for a 180-day extension.

KWESST Micro Systems announces plans to issue 119,047 common shares at $0.84 per share, representing a 20% discount from the TSXV closing price, to settle $100,000 in business expenses. The debt settlement primarily involves Executive Chairman David Luxton's company, which will receive 95,238 shares. This transaction qualifies as a 'related party transaction' under MI 61-101, though KWESST is utilizing exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements. The board unanimously approved the settlement, excluding Luxton, viewing it as beneficial for preserving cash position. The issued shares will be subject to a four-month hold period.

KWESST Micro Systems announced the closing of its public offering of 3,889,000 common shares at US$0.90 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$3.5 million. The offering included pre-funded warrants and placement agent fees of US$262,508. The company issued 194,450 common share purchase warrants to the placement agent with an exercise price of US$1.125 per share. Half of the net proceeds will fund product development for BLDS, KWESST Lightning™, ARWEN, and PARA OPS™, while the remaining half will support working capital and general corporate purposes.

KWESST Micro Systems has announced the pricing of a public offering of 3,889,000 common shares at US$0.90 per share, aiming to raise approximately US$3.5 million in gross proceeds. The offering includes pre-funded warrants as an alternative to common shares. Half of the net proceeds will fund product development for BLDS, KWESST Lightning™, ARWEN and PARA OPS™, while the remaining half will support working capital and general corporate purposes. ThinkEquity is serving as the sole placement agent, with the offering expected to close on November 1, 2024.