[8-K] Aeries Technology, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) has filed a shelf registration statement on Form 424B5 allowing it to issue up to $100 million in securities, including Class A common stock, preferred stock, warrants and/or units, in one or more offerings. Specific terms, pricing and underwriters will be disclosed in future prospectus supplements.

Capital structure & potential dilution: The company currently has 22,555,710 Class A shares outstanding, 41,193,024 Class M shares (10 votes per share) controlled by the CEO, and 43,848,750 warrants exercisable at $11.50 until June 30 2033. Any issuance under the shelf could materially increase the public float and dilute existing holders, though proceeds will fund “general corporate purposes.”

Business snapshot: Bitcoin Depot operates the largest Bitcoin ATM (BTM) network in North America with 8,483 kiosks and BDCheckout access in 10,926 retail locations as of March 31 2025. Q1 2025 revenue was $164.2 million, up from $138.5 million in Q1 2024, yet the company notes a 9.7 % revenue decline on a trailing-twelve-month basis despite a 15.7 % rise in Bitcoin prices, underscoring limited correlation between revenue and crypto price movements.

Key relationships & competitive position: The firm is the exclusive BTM provider for approximately 900 U.S. and Canadian Circle K stores and also licenses its BitAccess processing software to third-party operators, generating recurring software revenue.

Risk highlights (summarised from filing):

• High dilution risk from additional equity or equity-linked issuances.
• Complex, multi-class share structure with super-voting Class M and Class V shares.
• Regulatory, competitive and litigation uncertainties outlined under “Risk Factors.”

Positive

• $100 million shelf registration gives the company flexible, low-cost access to capital for expansion or debt management.
• Q1 2025 revenue rose to $164.2 million, an 18.6 % increase versus Q1 2024, demonstrating continued transactional demand despite Bitcoin price volatility.
• Largest BTM network with 8,483 kiosks and exclusive deployment in roughly 900 Circle K stores strengthens competitive moat.

Negative

• Potential dilution: issuance of up to $100 million in equity or equity-linked securities could materially dilute existing Class A shareholders.
• Trailing-twelve-month revenue down 9.7 % even as Bitcoin prices climbed, signaling possible demand softening or margin compression.
• Super-voting Class M shares concentrate control with the CEO, limiting minority shareholder influence on future corporate actions.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: $100 M shelf adds capital flexibility but flags dilution; revenue growth mixed; overall neutral until issuance terms clear.

The mixed-shelf provides management with a quick, cost-effective way to raise up to $100 million, roughly equal to six months of Q1 2025 run-rate revenue. This liquidity could fund further kiosk roll-outs, software enhancements or debt repayment without timing constraints. However, with only 22.6 million Class A shares outstanding and a recent $5.63 price, issuing common stock would be highly dilutive if the full authorization is tapped. Investors should monitor subsequent prospectus supplements for size, pricing, and whether the company leans toward non-dilutive instruments such as preferred stock or warrants. Given the exclusive Circle K partnership and 18 % year-on-year Q1 revenue growth, the additional capital could accelerate market share gains if deployed efficiently.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Multi-class super-voting structure plus new shelf raises governance and control concentration concerns.

The prospectus confirms a highly complex capital stack: Class M (10 votes/share) alone bestows majority control on the CEO and affiliated entities. The shelf could widen economic ownership among public investors without reducing this voting concentration, entrenching management. Further, 43.8 million outstanding warrants and potential preferred issuances complicate future dilution math. While such structures are permissible, they often draw scrutiny from institutional investors and proxy advisers, especially for companies seeking additional equity. I view the control dynamics, coupled with dilution flexibility, as governance-negative despite operational momentum.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2025

Aeries Technology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-40920		98-1587626
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

60 Paya Lebar Road, #08-13 Paya Lebar Square Singapore		409051
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 228-6404

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share		AERT		Nasdaq Capital Market
Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50		AERTW		Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

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. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 1, 2025, Aeries Technology, Inc. (the “Registrant”) filed a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 with respect to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. In the Form 12b-25, the Registrant disclosed the following information regarding the results of operations and financial condition of the Registrant:

The Registrant anticipates a loss from operations of approximately $28.8 million for the year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to income from operations of approximately $3.0 million for the year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses to $45.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to $18.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. A significant portion of the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to an increase in stock-based comp expense and incremental bad debt expense.

Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Current Report on Form 8-K, the information in Item 2.02 of this report is furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Furthermore, such information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the financial condition, results of operations, earnings outlook and prospects of the Registrant. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the Registrant’s management and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed and identified in public filings made with the SEC by the Registrant.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Aeries Technology, Inc.
	A Cayman Islands exempted company
Date: July 1, 2025	By:	/s/ Daniel S. Webb
		Daniel S. Webb
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What is Bitcoin Depot's (BTM) new shelf registration size?

The company may issue up to $100 million in Class A common stock, preferred stock, warrants and/or units.

How many Bitcoin Depot kiosks are currently deployed?

As of March 31 2025, Bitcoin Depot operated 8,483 Bitcoin ATMs across North America, plus BDCheckout in 10,926 locations.

Will the $100 million offering be immediately dilutive to BTM shareholders?

Dilution depends on the type, timing and pricing of securities issued; specific terms will be detailed in future prospectus supplements.

What were Bitcoin Depot's revenues for Q1 2025?

Revenue for the three months ended March 31 2025 was $164.2 million, up from $138.5 million in Q1 2024.

What is the exercise price and expiry of existing BTM warrants?

There are 43,848,750 warrants outstanding, each exercisable for one Class A share at $11.50, expiring on June 30 2033.

Where is Bitcoin Depot's common stock listed and what was the recent price?

Class A common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol BTM; it closed at $5.63 on June 19 2025.