10-Q: RYVYL Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results Amidst Liquidity Concerns and Strategic Shifts

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Quarterly Report 20 May 2025 4:11 PM

RYVYL Inc.'s Q1 2025 results reveal a net loss and declining revenue in North America, offset by international growth, while the company grapples with liquidity issues and strategic realignments.

Capital raiseThe company is actively engaged in discussions with multiple banks regarding a capital raise as well as debt financing.The company expects to consummate one or more of these fundings in the near term.The company is considering private and public equity offerings and debt financings.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss and declining revenue in North America.The North America segment faces liquidity issues, with cash reserves expected to last only until approximately June 30, 2025, without additional capital.The company is selling its Ryvyl EU subsidiary, which represents a significant portion of its current business.

Summary

RYVYL Inc. reported a net loss of $2.756 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $2.689 million for the same period in 2024.
Revenue decreased by 9.8% to $15.133 million, driven by a 71.4% decline in North America, partially offset by a 74.1% increase in international revenue.
The company's North America segment faces liquidity challenges due to the discontinuation of the QuickCard product, with cash reserves expected to last until approximately June 30, 2025, without additional capital.
RYVYL is pursuing various strategies to improve liquidity, including raising capital, accelerating business development, and implementing cost control measures.
The company is in the process of selling its Ryvyl EU subsidiary, which represents a significant portion of its business, with the closing expected in the second quarter of 2025.
RYVYL received a Nasdaq notification regarding non-compliance with minimum stockholders' equity requirements and is developing a plan to regain compliance.
The company is cooperating with an SEC investigation related to disclosures about its blockchain technology and QuickCard product.
RYVYL is involved in several legal proceedings, including a class action lawsuit and a shareholder derivative complaint.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The document presents a concerning financial situation with declining revenue, liquidity issues, and strategic shifts that introduce significant uncertainty. The ongoing SEC investigation and legal proceedings further contribute to a negative outlook.

Positives

International segment revenue increased by 74.1%, driven by growth in processing volume.
The company is actively pursuing strategies to address its liquidity shortfall, including raising capital and implementing cost control measures.
RYVYL is working to resolve the Nasdaq compliance issue and maintain its listing.
The company has reached an agreement in principle to settle the claims asserted in the class action lawsuit.

Negatives

The company reported a net loss of $2.756 million for Q1 2025.
Revenue decreased by 9.8%, primarily due to a significant decline in the North America segment.
The North America segment faces a liquidity crisis, with cash reserves expected to last only until approximately June 30, 2025, without additional funding.
The company is selling its Ryvyl EU subsidiary, which represents a significant portion of its current business.
RYVYL received a Nasdaq notification regarding non-compliance with minimum stockholders' equity requirements.
The company is cooperating with an SEC investigation related to disclosures about its blockchain technology and QuickCard product.

Risks

The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain due to its liquidity challenges.
Failure to raise additional capital or successfully execute its business plan could lead to discontinuation of operations.
The sale of the Ryvyl EU subsidiary will significantly reduce the company's revenue and business operations.
The company may be required to pay significant liquidated damages if the Ryvyl EU sale is not completed.
Failure to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements could result in delisting of the company's stock.
The ongoing SEC investigation and legal proceedings could have a material adverse effect on the company's financial condition and operations.

Future Outlook

The company's future outlook is highly uncertain, contingent on raising additional capital, successfully executing its business plan, and addressing its liquidity challenges. The sale of Ryvyl EU will significantly impact future revenue and operations.

Industry Context

The company operates in the competitive fintech industry, facing challenges related to regulatory compliance, banking relationships, and evolving market demands. The discontinuation of QuickCard and the strategic shift towards licensing reflect the company's efforts to adapt to these challenges.

Comparison to Industry Standards

It is difficult to compare RYVYL's results directly to industry standards without knowing the specific niche markets it serves.
Companies like Block (formerly Square) and PayPal have much larger scale and broader service offerings.
Smaller, niche payment processors may be more comparable, but their financial information is often not publicly available.
The decline in North American revenue and the liquidity issues raise concerns about RYVYL's competitive position and financial stability compared to its peers.
The sale of Ryvyl EU suggests a strategic shift, potentially focusing on different markets or business models.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in several legal proceedings, including a class action lawsuit and a shareholder derivative complaint.
The Company is cooperating with an ongoing investigation by the SEC regarding possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Related Party Transactions

The Company employs two of our CEO's brothers, Dan and Liron Nusinovich, who are paid approximately $260,000 and $131,000 per year, respectively.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders face the risk of further stock price decline and potential delisting from Nasdaq.
Employees may be affected by cost control measures and potential restructuring.
Customers may experience disruptions in service due to the company's financial challenges.
Suppliers and creditors face increased risk of non-payment.

Next Steps

The company needs to raise additional capital to address its liquidity shortfall.
RYVYL must successfully execute its business plan to improve revenue and profitability.
The company needs to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.
RYVYL must navigate the ongoing SEC investigation and legal proceedings.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2020-05-08	Charge Savvy entered into a loan agreement with the SBA under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program.
2020-06-09	The Company entered into a 30-year loan agreement with the Small Business Association (SBA) under the CARES Act.
2021-08-04	Charge Savvy was granted a loan increase in the amount of $350,000 on identical terms as the initial loan, for an aggregate loan amount of $500,000.
2021-11-08	The Company sold and issued an 8% Senior convertible note, originally due November 3, 2023, and subsequently extended to April 5, 2025, in the aggregate original principal amount of $100 million.
2022-10-13	GreenBox POS changed its name to RYVYL Inc.
2023-07-25	The Company entered into an Exchange Agreement (the First Exchange Agreement) under which the Company and the Investor agreed to exchange (the Series A Exchanges), in two separate exchanges, an aggregate of $22.7 million of the outstanding principal and interest under the Note for 15,000 shares of a newly authorized series of preferred stock of the Company designated as Series A Preferred Convertible Stock (the Series A Preferred Stock).
2023-11-27	The Company entered into an Exchange Agreement (the Second Exchange Agreement) with the Investor under which the Company and the Investor agreed to exchange (the Series B Exchange), (i) all of the existing shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Investor in the Initial Series A Exchange, (ii) the right to exchange the shares of Unissued Series A Preferred Stock for an additional $16.7 million of principal of the Note, and (iii) $60.3 million of the outstanding principal under the Note for 55,000 shares of a newly authorized series of preferred stock of the Company designated as Series B Preferred Convertible Stock (the Series B Preferred Stock, and collectively with the Series A Preferred Stock, the Preferred Stock),), the terms of which are set forth in a Certificate of Designations of Rights and Preferences of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of RYVYL Inc.
2024-02-01	A putative class action lawsuit titled Cullen v. RYVYL Inc. fka GreenBox POS, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:23-cv-00185-GPC-AGS, was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against several defendants, including the Company and certain of our current and former directors and officers (the Cullen Defendants).
2024-05-17	The Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the Forbearance Agreement) with the Investor pursuant to which the Investor, in consideration for the Company's cash payment in the amount of $80,000 as an advance payment of a portion of the next interest payment, in the estimated amount of $380,000, due and payable under the Note on October 1, 2024, agreed to further forbear from requiring the repayment of the Note (to the extent such repayment obligation arises solely as a result of the occurrence of the maturity date and not with respect to any event of default or redemption rights in the Note or pursuant to the Indenture) during the period commencing on April 5, 2025 through, and including, April 5, 2026.
2025-01-23	The Company entered into a Preferred Stock Repurchase and Note Repayment Agreement (the Repurchase Agreement) with the Investor, which provides for repayment of the outstanding balance of the Note.
2025-01-23	In connection with the Company securing financing (the Financing), the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the January 2025 SPA) with a purchaser (the Purchaser), which provides for the sale to the Purchaser of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock (the Ryvyl EU Shares) of the Company's indirect subsidiary domiciled in Bulgaria, Ryvyl (EU) EAD (Ryvyl EU), by Transact Europe Holdings EOOD, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, also domiciled in Bulgaria (Transact Europe) for an aggregate purchase price of $15.0 million (the Financing Purchase Price).
2025-04-08	The Company received written notice (the Notice) from Nasdaq notifying the Company that, based on the Company's negative stockholders equity balance of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2024, it is no longer in compliance with the minimum stockholders equity requirement of $2.5 million for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1).
2025-04-23	The Company, Transact Europe, and the Purchaser executed and entered into a modification agreement (the Modification Agreement) which provides that, notwithstanding the terms of the Termination Agreement or the January 2025 SPA, the Purchaser would not take any actions to close on the purchase of the Ryvyl EU Shares before May 6, 2025, so that the Company and the Purchaser could attempt to enter into an alternative transaction in lieu of the securities purchase transaction under the January 2025 SPA.
2025-04-30	The Second Installment of the Note in the amount of $4.0 million was due and payable on or before April 30, 2025, which payment was not made on the Second Installment Date and has not been made as of the date of this Report.
2025-05-07	The Purchaser provided a letter of notice to the Company and Transact Europe, stating that due to the Company not exercising its right to terminate the SPA by payment to the Purchaser of $16.5 million within the time so prescribed by the Termination Agreement, and as the Company had not exercised its right to extend the period during which time the Purchaser agreed not to exercise its rights to close on the transaction per the Modification Agreement (the Standstill Period), the Company no longer had the right to terminate the SPA pursuant to the Termination Agreement, and the Standstill Period had expired.
2025-05-14	The Purchaser notified the Company that it would proceed to take steps to acquire the Ryvyl EU Shares, and the Company issued a press release stating that the parties had ceased discussions to restructure the terms of the pre-funded asset sale of its RYVYL EU subsidiary.
2025-05-23	The Company has until May 23, 2025 to provide Nasdaq with a plan to regain compliance with the foregoing listing requirement.
2025-06-30	Management has determined that its cash balance in the North America segment as of March 31, 2025, will not be sufficient to fund the segments operations and capital needs for the next 12 months from the date of this Report and, unless we are able to raise additional capital, will only be sufficient to fund operations through approximately June 30, 2025.
2025-10-05	If the Company's plan to regain compliance is accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice (October 5, 2025) for the Company to evidence compliance.

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RYVYL, financial results, liquidity, revenue, net loss, North America, International, QuickCard, Ryvyl EU, Nasdaq, SEC investigation, legal proceedings, capital raise, going concern, payment processing, fintech

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