10-Q: Vocodia Holdings Faces Going Concern Amid Rising Liabilities

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Vocodia Holdings Corp reported a net loss of $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Capital raiseIn May 2025, the company closed a private offering for a Senior Secured Convertible Note (May 2025 Convertible Note) with an original principal amount of $3.33 million, including an original issue discount of $0.33 million. As of September 30, 2025, $350,000 in proceeds had been received.Subsequent to September 30, 2025, the company conducted a Regulation A, Tier 2 offering of its common stock, issuing 1,855,000,000 shares for aggregate proceeds of $185,500.On October 13, 2025, the company entered into a STRATA Purchase Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC, allowing for the sale of up to $25,000,000 of Class A common stock over the term of the agreement.On October 13, 2025, the company entered into a convertible note agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC, for a $120,000 principal amount convertible note with a purchase price of $100,000.On October 13, 2025, the company issued a convertible promissory note for $97,000 to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC.
Worse than expectedThe company explicitly states 'substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern' due to significant net losses, negative working capital, and cash used in operations.Total liabilities increased by 201% to $7.12 million, and working capital deficiency worsened by 217% to $7.10 million, indicating a deteriorating financial position.Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased by 42% compared to the prior year period, despite some operational cost reductions.The company's delisting from a major exchange (Cboe BZX) to the OTC Pink Market is a significant negative event, reflecting failure to meet listing standards.

Summary

  • Vocodia Holdings Corp (VHAI) reported a net loss of $5.93 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an improvement from a $9.84 million loss in the prior year.
  • The company's cash balance increased to $4,057 as of September 30, 2025, from $281 at December 31, 2024, but remains critically low.
  • Total liabilities surged by 201% to $7.12 million as of September 30, 2025, from $2.36 million at December 31, 2024.
  • Working capital deficiency worsened by 217% to $7.10 million as of September 30, 2025, from $2.23 million at December 31, 2024.
  • Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased by 32% to $66,461, compared to $50,231 in the prior year.
  • Operating expenses decreased significantly by 79% to $1.22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to reduced general and administrative costs, salaries, and R&D expenses.
  • The company's common stock was delisted from the Cboe BZX Exchange on September 10, 2024, and now trades on the OTC Pink Market.
  • Numerous convertible notes and warrants were converted into common stock, leading to a substantial increase in outstanding shares from 300.2 million at December 31, 2024, to 3.74 billion at September 30, 2025.
  • The company continues to face multiple legal proceedings, including settlements for liquidated damages and unpaid professional fees, and a new fraud and breach of contract lawsuit.

Sentiment

Score: 1

Explanation: The company is in severe financial distress, explicitly stating 'substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.' It has a massive accumulated deficit, negative working capital, and rapidly increasing liabilities. While some operational losses decreased, the overall financial health is precarious, marked by delisting, extreme dilution, and ongoing legal challenges. The capital raises are at highly unfavorable terms, indicating desperation.

Positives

  • Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, improved by 40% to $5.93 million, compared to $9.84 million in the prior year.
  • Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased by 32% to $66,461, indicating some sales growth after product updates.
  • Operating expenses decreased substantially by 79% to $1.22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting cost control measures.
  • Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2025, turned positive at $10,688, compared to a gross loss of $23,906 in the prior year period.
  • Cash used in operating activities significantly decreased by 88% to $653,478 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $5.29 million in the prior year, indicating improved operational efficiency in cash management.

Negatives

  • The company has an accumulated deficit of $106.5 million as of September 30, 2025, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Working capital deficiency increased by 217% to $7.10 million as of September 30, 2025, from $2.23 million at December 31, 2024.
  • Total liabilities increased by 201% to $7.12 million as of September 30, 2025, from $2.36 million at December 31, 2024, driven by increases in accounts payable, derivative liabilities, and convertible notes.
  • Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025, worsened by 42% to $1.89 million, compared to $1.33 million in the prior year period, primarily due to increased other expenses.
  • The company's common stock and warrants were delisted from the Cboe BZX Exchange on September 10, 2024, and now trade on the OTC Pink Market, indicating a loss of exchange listing status.
  • Massive dilution occurred with outstanding common shares increasing from 300.2 million at December 31, 2024, to 3.74 billion at September 30, 2025, due to conversions of debt and warrants.
  • Significant derivative liabilities ($2.45 million) and warrant liabilities ($23,517) are recognized, reflecting complex financial instruments and potential future dilution.

Risks

  • Substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to significant net losses, negative working capital, and cash used in operations.
  • The company must obtain additional resources and/or refinance indebtedness to support operations, with no assurance of success.
  • Digital assets (Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin) are subject to significant legal, commercial, regulatory, and technical uncertainty, and price volatility could adversely affect financial condition.
  • Exposure to counterparty risks with respect to the custody of digital assets and cybersecurity risks.
  • Risk of losing digital assets if private keys are lost or destroyed.
  • Ongoing legal proceedings, including a new lawsuit from Troutman Amin, LLP for fraud, concealment, and breach of contract seeking over $113,000, could result in significant damages and legal fees.
  • Failure to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over financial reporting, could harm operating results or lead to restatement of financial statements.
  • The company's reliance on a third-party accounting firm and insufficient staff for segregation of duties are material weaknesses in internal controls.
  • The company's stock is traded on the OTC Pink Market, which may have lower liquidity and less transparency compared to major exchanges.

Future Outlook

Management plans to continue raising funds and/or refinancing indebtedness to support operations in 2025 and beyond, acknowledging no assurances of success. If additional capital is not secured on reasonable terms, the company will need to implement cost control measures, increase sales efforts, or explore strategic options such as company sale, joint ventures, or strategic alliances. The company expects to continue incurring significant expenditures for technology development.

Management Comments

  • Management recognizes that the Company must obtain additional resources to successfully develop its technology and implement its business plans.
  • No assurances can be given that we will be successful in raising funds and/or refinancing our indebtedness.
  • If management is not able to timely and successfully raise additional capital and/or refinance indebtedness, the implementation of the Company's business plan, financial condition and results of operations will be materially affected.
  • We believe we will not have sufficient cash on hand to support our operations for at least 12 months.

Industry Context

Vocodia operates in the conversational AI technology and IT services sectors, aiming to provide scalable enterprise AI solutions for sales and customer service. The company's strategy focuses on enhancing customer rapport through human-like AI voices and integrating with existing corporate platforms. The market for AI solutions is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for efficiency and cost reduction in customer interactions. However, Vocodia's current financial state, marked by significant losses and liquidity issues, suggests it is struggling to capitalize on these trends or compete effectively within the industry, especially given its delisting from a major exchange.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's accumulated deficit of $106.5 million and negative working capital of $7.1 million are significantly below industry standards for a healthy, growing technology company, indicating severe financial distress.
  • The delisting from the Cboe BZX Exchange due to failure to meet minimum bid price and financial requirements (e.g., $2.5 million stockholders' equity or $35 million market value) is a strong indicator of underperformance compared to publicly traded peers.
  • The massive dilution from 300.2 million to 3.74 billion shares in nine months, and further to 10.94 billion shares post-quarter, is far beyond typical capital raises for established companies and suggests a desperate need for capital at highly unfavorable terms, severely impacting shareholder value.
  • While revenue increased by 32% for the nine months, the absolute revenue figure of $66,461 is extremely low for a publicly traded AI technology provider, especially when compared to industry leaders or even smaller, successful startups in the AI space that often report revenues in the millions or tens of millions.
  • The company's cash balance of $4,057 is negligible and far below the operational liquidity typically maintained by even small businesses, let alone publicly traded entities, highlighting an acute cash crisis.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Authorized Capital IncreaseThe number of authorized common shares was increased to 15,000,000,000.2025-02-28This change significantly increases the potential for future equity dilution, as evidenced by the massive increase in outstanding shares post-period.
Preferred Stock Voting Rights RestorationThe Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock was amended to restore voting rights, granting holders the right to vote on matters as a single class with common stock, with each Series A share having 10,000 common stock votes.2025-02-24This change grants significant voting power to Series A Preferred Stockholders, potentially influencing corporate decisions and control.

Legal Proceedings

  • Telephone Consumer Protection Acts (TCPA) Litigation: A putative class action lawsuit alleging violations of TCPA and South Carolina Telephone Privacy Protection Act. Settled on November 4, 2024, for $78,000 ($8,000 to plaintiff, remainder to counsel). The company accrued the full amount as a liability as of September 30, 2025.
  • Dismissal and Closure of Arbitration with ProofPositive, LLC: Arbitration commenced on May 31, 2024, alleging failure to pay sums under a loan agreement and promissory note. The arbitration file was closed and marked as Withdrawn on October 30, 2024. No material impact expected other than outstanding administrative fees.
  • Release and Satisfaction of Judgement with MAI Voice GCO, LLC: Complaint filed on December 16, 2024, seeking $32,090 for breach of contract. Judgment was fully satisfied and paid on October 20, 2025, and the matter was dismissed with prejudice on October 22, 2025.
  • Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors Garnishment Proceedings: Lawsuit filed in March 2025 for $48,057 in unpaid professional fees. A Writ of Garnishment was issued on October 22, 2025, for $51,332.00. The company consented to a Final Judgment in Garnishment for $55,227.00 on December 5, 2025.
  • Settlement Agreement with CCFD, Inc.: Dispute over $243,000 owed for creative services. Settled on October 15, 2025, for $150,000, payable in monthly installments of $7,500 starting November 1, 2025.
  • Settlement Agreement with Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP: Lawsuit filed on August 12, 2024, for unpaid attorneys' fees. Settled in April 2025 for $160,000 plus $10,366 interest, payable in 13 payments. Late payment fees of 12.5% are incurred on overdue payments. The company recognized $22,355 in late penalty fees during the three months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Troutman Amin, LLP Litigation: Complaint filed on November 21, 2025, alleging fraud, concealment, and breach of contract for unpaid legal fees exceeding $113,000. The company intends to vigorously defend against the claims, and the outcome is currently unpredictable.

Related Party Transactions

  • Related Party Operating Expenses: Incurred $0 and $10,000 for investor marketing and relations services from a company owned by the former chief strategy officer during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the nine months, $0 and $40,000 respectively.
  • Related Party Consulting Services: Incurred $38,500 and $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, due to SGT Teams, a company owned by the CEO. For the nine months, $107,277 and $80,917 respectively.
  • Related Party Note Payable: As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, a remaining note payable balance of $77,251 was due to the prior owner of Click Fish Media.
  • Related Party Management Fees: As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, an outstanding accounts payable balance of $13,197 was due to 47 Capital Management, LLC, wholly owned by the former CFO. Expenses of $45,500 and $296,000 were recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, due to Thornhill Advisory Group, Inc., majority owned by the former CFO.
  • Related Party Digital Asset Loan Collateral: CEO Brian Podolak borrowed funds ($55,172, later amended to $70,695) using 761 units of the company's Solana as collateral. The loan was fully repaid on August 19, 2025, for $64,615.87, and the collateral was released. As of September 30, 2025, a related party receivable balance of $21,379 was due from Brian Podolak for incurred expenses.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Face significant dilution due to numerous conversions of convertible notes and warrants into common stock, with outstanding shares increasing from 300.2 million to 3.74 billion in nine months, and further to 10.94 billion post-quarter. The delisting from Cboe to OTC Pink Market likely impacts liquidity and investor confidence. The company's going concern warning indicates a high risk of capital loss.
  • Creditors: The company has substantial outstanding liabilities, including convertible notes, liquidated damages, and legal settlements. While some debts are being settled, the overall increase in liabilities and the going concern warning suggest elevated credit risk.
  • Employees: Reduction in staff in 2024 and a significant decrease in salaries and wages and stock-based compensation expenses indicate potential job insecurity or reduced compensation for remaining employees.
  • Customers: The suspension of DISA product sales in 2024 for updates may have impacted customer service or product availability, though new customer engagement began in H1 2025. The company's financial instability could raise concerns about long-term service continuity.

Next Steps

  • Management plans to continue to raise funds and/or refinance indebtedness to support operations in 2025 and beyond.
  • If capital is not available, the company will implement cost control measures and additional efforts to increase sales.
  • The company may explore strategic options such as the sale of the company, creation of joint ventures, or strategic alliances.
  • The company intends to apply to have its common stock quoted on the OTCQB Venture Market.
  • The company is required to file a registration statement with the SEC within 45 days of October 13, 2025, covering the resale of up to $25,000,000 of common stock under the ClearThink Capital Partners Registration Rights Agreement.
  • The company is obligated to use its best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective and keep it effective until all shares are resold under the ClearThink Capital Partners Registration Rights Agreement.
  • The company is required to reserve sufficient shares of common stock for potential conversion of the ClearThink Capital Partners Convertible Note (at least two times the number of shares issuable upon full conversion, minimum 100,000,000 shares).
  • If the conversion price of the ClearThink Capital Partners Convertible Note falls below par value, the company is required to seek stockholder approval to reduce the par value.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2019-11-29Click Fish Media, Inc. (CFM) incorporated in Florida.
2021-04-27Vocodia Holdings Corp (Vocodia) incorporated in Wyoming.
2022-08-01Company entered into a lending arrangement with a related party, the prior owner of Click Fish Media.
2022-08-02Vocodia purchased all outstanding shares of CFM for $10.
2023-09-27Company amended certificate of designation to authorize 3,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock.
2023-10-10Plaintiff in TCPA litigation allegedly received a prerecorded call from the Company.
2023-11-28Plaintiff in TCPA litigation allegedly received a prerecorded call from the Company.
2023-12-16MAI Voice GCO, LLC filed a verified complaint against the Company.
2023-12-20An individual filed a putative class action lawsuit against a customer of the Company, later amended to add the Company as a party (TCPA litigation).
2024-01-01Company adopted ASU 2023-08 (Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets) on a prospective basis.
2024-01-01Company suspended sales of its DISA product to update functionality.
2024-01-01Company issued 605 shares of Series B Preferred Stock for $605,000.
2024-01-0138,404 common shares issued to CEO for settlement of accounts payable.
2024-01-0147,584 common shares issued to Chief Product Officer for settlement of accounts payable.
2024-01-0110,625 common shares issued to a company owned by CFO for settlement of accounts payable.
2024-02-22Common Stock, Series A Warrants, and Series B Warrants began trading on the BZX Exchange under VHAI, VHAI+A, and VHAI+B.
2024-02-24Company amended the Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock to restore voting rights.
2024-02-26Company completed its initial public offering (IPO) of 1,400,000 units at $4.25 per unit.
2024-04-09Company entered into a Creative Services Agreement with CCFD, Inc.
2024-05-31ProofPositive LLC commenced arbitration against the Company, Brian Podolak, and his wife.
2024-06-14Company received a letter from Cboe BZX Exchange notifying of delisting decision due to non-compliance with minimum bid price and financial requirements.
2024-08-02Company issued a Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
2024-08-02Company issued a Certificate of Designation of Series D Preferred Stock.
2024-08-08Appeal hearing held before a two-member Panel regarding Cboe delisting.
2024-08-12Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP commenced an action against the Company.
2024-09-06Company received notice that the Panel rejected its appeal, leading to delisting from Cboe.
2024-09-10Trading of Company's Common Stock and Warrants suspended from Cboe.
2024-09-11Company's common stock began trading on the OTC Pink Market.
2024-09-18Company entered into the September 2024 convertible note.
2024-10-15Parties in TCPA litigation agreed to attend mediation.
2024-10-30AAA notified parties that ProofPositive arbitration file had been closed and marked as Withdrawn.
2024-11-04Parties in TCPA litigation entered into a confidential settlement agreement for $78,000.
2024-11-13Company entered into the November 2024 convertible note.
2024-12-15Company moved out of its corporate offices, ending a long-term lease.
2024-12-16Company issued a note payable of $40,000 to pay professional fees.
2024-12-20Company entered into the December 2024 convertible note.
2025-01-01Company began engaging new customers with its DISA product.
2025-01-17December 2024 Note amended to increase principal to $96,000, resulting in a debt extinguishment gain of $11,156.
2025-02-28Company amended its articles of incorporation to increase authorized common shares to 15,000,000,000.
2025-03-03Company entered into the March 2025 Note 1 convertible note.
2025-03-06Company entered into a liquidated damages settlement (Damages Settlement 1) of $500,000.
2025-03-07Company entered into the March 2025 Note 2 convertible note.
2025-03-12Company entered into the March 2025 Note 4 convertible note.
2025-03-18Company entered into the March 2025 Note 3 convertible note.
2025-03-20Company entered into a liquidated damages settlement (Damages Settlement 2) of $210,375.
2025-04-01Company reached a settlement agreement with Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP for $160,000 plus $10,366 interest.
2025-05-13Company closed on a private offering for a Senior Secured Convertible Note (May 2025 Convertible Note) with $3.33 million principal.
2025-05-13Holder of November 2024 Note converted $8,688 principal and $4,312 interest into 37,142,857 shares.
2025-05-21Holder of November 2024 Note converted $16,100 principal into 46,000,000 shares.
2025-07-08Holder of November 2024 Note converted $13,650 principal into 65,000,000 shares.
2025-07-09Holder of September 2024 Note converted $4,224 principal to 40,382,256 shares.
2025-07-14Holder of December 2024 Note converted $5,337 principal to 59,300,000 shares.
2025-07-21Holder of December 2024 Note converted $8,550 principal to 95,000,000 shares.
2025-07-23CEO Brian Podolak's personal loan amended to increase principal to $70,695.
2025-07-31Holder of November 2024 Note converted $7,000 principal into 100,000,000 shares.
2025-08-01Holder of November 2024 Note converted $4,500 principal to 75,000,000 shares.
2025-08-04Company received Notice of Qualification for Regulation-A Statement.
2025-08-04Holder of December 2024 Note converted $6,300 principal to 105,000,000 shares.
2025-08-06Holder of November 2024 Note converted $8,750 principal into 125,000,000 shares.
2025-08-12Holder of November 2024 Note converted $3,312 principal into 47,314,286 shares.
2025-08-12Holder of December 2024 Note converted $8,340 principal to 139,000,000 shares.
2025-08-19CEO Brian Podolak's personal loan fully repaid for $64,615.87.
2025-09-30End of the reporting period for this 10-Q filing.
2025-10-03Holder of December 2024 Note agreed to convert $59,850 interest into 1,185,000,000 shares (between Oct 3 and Nov 10).
2025-10-03Holder of March 2025 Note 1 agreed to convert $97,861 principal into 1,193,052,786 shares (between Oct 3 and Oct 22).
2025-10-03Company issued 1,015,906,250 shares for partial settlement of Damages Settlement 1 (between Oct 3 and Nov 18).
2025-10-10Company issued 101,998,800 shares due to cashless exercise of 600 Series B warrants.
2025-10-13Company entered into STRATA Purchase Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC for up to $25,000,000 of common stock.
2025-10-13Company entered into Registration Rights Agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC.
2025-10-13Company entered into a convertible note agreement with ClearThink Capital Partners, LLC for $120,000 principal.
2025-10-13Company issued a convertible promissory note for $97,000 to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC.
2025-10-15Company and CCFD, Inc. entered into a Settlement Agreement for $150,000.
2025-10-15Holder of November 2024 Note agreed to convert $15,000 principal into 250,000,000 shares.
2025-10-20MAI Voice GCO, LLC executed a Release and Satisfaction of Judgment.
2025-10-22Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois, entered an order vacating judgment and dismissing MAI Voice GCO, LLC matter.
2025-10-22Court issued a Writ of Garnishment against Company's bank account for $51,332 related to Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors.
2025-10-28Holder of March 2025 Note 4 agreed to convert $73,261 principal into 1,201,000,000 shares (between Oct 28 and Nov 13).
2025-11-01First monthly installment of $7,500 due to CCFD, Inc. as per settlement agreement.
2025-11-21Troutman Amin, LLP filed a complaint against the Company for fraud, concealment, and breach of contract.
2025-12-05Company consented to entry of Final Judgment in Garnishment for $55,227 related to Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors.
2025-12-19Date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recommendation

strong sell

The company explicitly states 'substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern,' which is a critical red flag. Financials show a massive accumulated deficit ($106.5 million), rapidly increasing total liabilities (up 201%), and a worsening working capital deficiency (up 217%). While some operational metrics improved (reduced cash burn, lower operating expenses), the overall financial health is extremely precarious. The stock has been delisted from a major exchange to the OTC Pink Market, and shareholders have experienced extreme dilution, with outstanding shares increasing over 10-fold in nine months and further post-period. Ongoing legal challenges and the need for continuous, highly dilutive capital raises at unfavorable terms underscore the severe risk. This is a highly speculative investment with a high probability of further value erosion and potential bankruptcy.

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