ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
You should read the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and operating results together with our financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Report. References in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” to “us,” “we,” “our,” and similar terms refer to Nexalin Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This discussion contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. The events described in forward-looking statements contained in this discussion may not occur. Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits or other consequences of our plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions that may be made by us, or projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of our operating results. The words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” and “continue,” and their opposites and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are beyond our control, which may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. Reference is made to “Risk Factors” in this Report. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. For convenience of presentation some of the numbers have been rounded in the text below.
Overview
Nexalin Technology, Inc. is a medical device
company focused on developing innovative neurostimulation products to address the global mental health epidemic. The Company
generates limited domestic revenue primarily from legacy Gen-1 device licensing fees and electrode sales, as U.S. marketing of new
Gen-1 devices has been paused following the FDA’s December 2019 reclassification of cranial electrotherapy stimulation
devices and international sales of our Gen-2. Revenue continues to be derived from sales of Gen-1 devices and supplies
internationally. During fiscal year 2025, the Company advanced its next-generation product development, with the FDA formally
accepting the Company’s Q-Submission for its Gen-2 SYNC system targeting Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and clinical
trials for the Gen-3 HALO device for insomnia in the United States. Management’s priorities include obtaining FDA clearance
for its Gen-2 and Gen-3 devices and executing U.S. clinical trials. The Company faces significant challenges, including substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and negative cash flows, a requirement to regain
compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, and material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting
related to segregation of duties and IT access controls. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and
investments of approximately $3.7 million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $92.9 million. The Company intends to fund
operations through its at-the-market offering facility and other financing activities, though there can be no assurance that
sufficient capital will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. The neurostimulation industry remains competitive and subject
to rapid technological change, and the Company’s success depends on its ability to obtain regulatory approvals, protect its
intellectual property, and achieve market acceptance for its products.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of the Years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
Our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are summarized as follows:
For the Year Ended December 31,
$ %
Operating expenses:
Other income, net:
Provision for income taxes - - - 0 %
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) from short-term investments 919 (108 ) 1,027 (951 %)
(1) Percentages may not foot due to rounding.
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Revenues
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated approximately $302,000 and $169,000 respectively, of revenue primarily from the sale of Devices and Licensing and treatment fee agreements with our customers for which we charge a monthly licensing fee for the duration of the agreement. We also generated revenue from treatment fee agreements by collecting fees based on the number of treatments per month to customers. In addition, we derived revenue from Equipment by selling boards, electrodes and patient cables to customers for use with our devices. The approximate $133,000 increase in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in Device sales of approximately $81,000 due to increased units sold to international customers in 2025. In addition, Equipment sales increased by approximately $47,000 from increased sales of electrodes and cables. Other revenue also increased by approximately $26,000 from shipping income and other miscellaneous service income during the year. This was offset by a decrease in Licensing fees of approximately $20,000.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, cost of revenues was approximately $61,000 and $37,000, respectively, yielding a gross profit of approximately $240,000 and $132,000, respectively, or 80% and 78% gross profit, respectively. The change in gross profit was not material based on the revenue levels at this time. The slight increase in gross profit was a result of the mix of revenue types during the periods.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $8,631,000 and $7,887,000, respectively, an increase of approximately $744,000, consisting of increases in; salaries and benefits expenses of approximately $379,000, selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $169,000 and in professional fees expenses of approximately $303,000. This was offset by a decrease in research and development expenses of approximately $107,000.
The salaries and benefits cost increases of approximately $379,000 were primarily attributable to additional compensation related to three new employees, bonuses and normal pay, taxes and benefit increase throughout the organization.
Selling, general and administrative cost increases of approximately $169,000 were due to increases of approximately $227,000 in consulting expenses for additional international distribution services and other advisory services, approximately $30,000 of increases in rent for additional space in 2025 and approximately $40,000 for the build out of a new website and marketing material, offset by decreases in insurance of approximately $50,000, in travel expenses of approximately $60,000. The remaining net decrease of approximately $17,000 was due to various immaterial changes in various accounts during the year.
The increase in professional fees of approximately $303,000 was primarily due to increases of approximately $45,000 in accounting, $90,000 in legal and $10,000 in printing. These increases are primarily attributable to increased services during the year from the capital raise and other registration statement activity. Additionally, there was an increase of approximately $177,000 for marketing and investor related activity. The remaining net decrease of approximately $19,000 was due to various immaterial changes in various accounts during the year.
Research and development costs decreased by approximately $107,000 from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2025. The primary decrease was related to a one-time non-cash compensation charge in 2024 for approximately $400,000 for shares of common stock issued to our Joint Venture party, Wider, for research activities and a reduction of approximately $43,000 of decreased costs related to the SYNC desktop project. This was offset by increases to various research and development projects consisting of the following; increase of approximately $170,000 for development cost related to our virtual clinic APP, increase cost of approximately $109,000 associated with the HALO development project, and increase costs of approximately $51,000 for clinical trials (UCSD and Brazil). The remaining net increase of approximately $6,000 was due to various immaterial changes in various accounts during the year.
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Other Income, net
Other income, net as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $170,000 and $143,000 respectively, consisting of interest and dividend income and gain on the sale of short-term investments. The increase in other income was primarily due to an adjustment in a settlement liability that was settled in 2025.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
Current assets increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily as a result of an increase in short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents as a result of a capital raise and use of our ATM program. Accounts receivable also increased as a result of additional revenue near year end.
Current liabilities increased for the year ended December 31, 2025 due to an accounts payable increase from to timing of payments. Accrued expense increased due to additional bonuses earned and not paid out at year end.
“At-the-Market” Offering
On October 15, 2025, we entered into an Amendment No. 2 to that certain equity distribution agreement, dated April 29, 2025 (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Equity Distribution Agreement, dated May 5, 2025, the “Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”), under which we currently have the ability to issue and sell shares of our common stock, from time to time, through Maxim, up to an aggregate offering price of approximately $4,273,000 (“ATM”). During the year ended December 31, 2025 we sold 691,407 shares of our common stock for approximately $643,000 of gross proceeds. The total commissions and related legal and accounting fees were approximately $119,000 as of December 31, 2025 and we received net proceeds of approximately $524,000.
Subsequent to December 31, 2025, we have sold 1,395,300 shares of our common stock under this program for gross proceeds of approximately $780,000 and net proceeds of approximately $756,000.
As of March 23, 2026, we had remaining capacity to sell up to an additional approximate $2,850,000 worth of common stock under the ATM program.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Net cash used in investing activities $ (131,991 ) $ (577,539 )
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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $4,958,000 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $3,944,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of approximately $1,014,000, which was primarily due to an increase in net loss of approximately $615,000, or approximately $1,121,000 adjusted for non-cash expenses. The remaining change was due to changes in operating assets and liabilities for the respective periods; a increase in accounts payable of approximately $92,000, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of approximately $91,000, increase in inventory of approximately $45,000, an increase in lease liability of approximately $4,000, an increase in accrued expenses of approximately $123,000 and decrease in accounts receivable of approximately $65,000.
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025, and 2024 was approximately $132,000 and $578,000, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2025 this was due to short-term investment sales of approximately $40,725,000 offset by purchases of approximately $40,760,000 of short-term investments and the purchase of patents and trademarks of approximately $97,000. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024, of approximately $578,000 was due to short-term investment sales of approximately $33,224,000 offset by purchases of approximately $33,631,000 of short-term investments and the purchase of patents and trademarks of approximately $170,000.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was approximately $5,170,000 and $4,516,000, respectively. The increase in 2025 was primarily due to a higher level of common stock sales, including the initial utilization of our at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program in 2025, which was not utilized in 2024.
Uses and Availability of Additional Funds
Our primary uses of capital are, and we expect will continue to be, compensation and related expenses, third-party clinical research and development services, manufacturing development costs, legal and other regulatory expenses, and general administrative costs. Although we have produced Gen-2, which is selling internationally where it is approved for certain utilizations by medical practitioners, the successful development of our future products is highly uncertain. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate or know the nature, timing and estimated costs of the efforts that will be necessary to complete the clinical development of Gen-3 and obtain regulatory approvals. We are also unable to predict when, if ever, net cash inflows from revenues will enable us to be cash flow positive. This is due to the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with developing products, including, among others, the uncertainty of:
● successful enrolment in, and completion of clinical trials;
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● competing effectively with other therapies;
● obtaining and maintaining healthcare coverage and adequate reimbursement;
● protecting our rights in our intellectual property portfolio; and
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a significant accumulated deficit of approximately $92,867,000. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company had a net loss of approximately $8,222,000 and negative cash flows from operations of approximately $4,958,000. The Company will continue to service existing customers in the United States as well as sell devices and equipment overseas. The Company’s operating activities consume the majority of its cash resources. The Company anticipates that it will continue to incur operating losses as it executes its development plans including clinical trials through 2026 and beyond, as well as other potential strategic and business development initiatives. In addition, the Company has had and expects to have negative cash flows from operations, at least into the near future. The Company previously funded these losses primarily through the sale of equity and utilization of our ATM program. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents on hand of approximately $655,000 and short-term investments of approximately $3,068,000. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months after the date of this Report.
Our ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent upon our ability to execute on our business plan, including the ability to generate revenue from overseas opportunities and obtain U.S. approval for the sale of our devices in the United States, and, if necessary, our ability to raise additional capital. Although no assurances can be given as to our ability to deliver on our revenue plans or that unforeseen expenses may arise, management has evaluated the significance of the conditions as of December 31, 2025 and have concluded that we will not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for the next twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. These plans were therefore determined not to be sufficient to overcome the presumption of substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Effects of Inflation
We do not believe that inflation had a material impact on our business, revenues or operating results during the periods presented.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information. We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. There are items within our consolidated financial statements that require estimation but are not deemed critical, as defined above.
For a detailed discussion of our significant accounting policies and related judgments, see Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data” of this Report.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 3 – Summary of significant accounting policies and new accounting standards in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for a summary of recently adopted accounting pronouncements.
Contractual Obligations
See Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for a summary of our contractual obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
The information contained under the caption “Risk Factors” beginning on page 18 of this Report provides examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. Readers should be aware that the occurrence of any of the events described in these risk factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Nasdaq
In September 2025, our IPO warrants expired, and a Form 25 was filed with the SEC to indicate that the warrants had expired and were delisted. The common stock of the Company will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NXL”.
Minimum Bid Price Requirement
We are required to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. On January 21, 2026, the Company received a deficiency letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, based upon the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company is not currently in compliance with the requirement to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”).
The Notice has no immediate effect on the continued listing status of the Common Stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and, therefore, the Company’s listing remains fully effective. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company is provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until July 20, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Common Stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days prior to July 20, 2026. If the Company is not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement by July 20, 2026, the Company may be afforded a second 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify for this additional compliance period, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Price requirement.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by Item 7A.
ITEM 8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
See attached Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1 attached to this Report.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There are no changes in or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms due to the material weakness described below.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our “Certifying Officers”), the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Certifying Officers concluded that, as of the evaluation date, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective due to the following material weaknesses:
The deficiencies described above, if not remedied, could result in a misstatement of one or more account balances or disclosures in our annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected, and, accordingly, we determined that these control deficiencies constitute a material weakness.
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To address our material weakness, we intend
to implement new financial accounting controls and processes. We intend to continue to take steps to remediate the material weakness
described above through implementing enhancements and controls within our accounting systems, and by hiring qualified personnel with
experience and knowledge in accounting and financial reporting, subject to budget limitations. During this year, we hired a new
full-time CFO with experience and knowledge in accounting and financial reporting and anticipate hiring additional personnel as
resources allow. We will not be able to remediate these control deficiencies until these steps have been completed and have been
operating effectively for a sufficient period of time and Management has concluded, through testing, that the controls are operating
effectively. The redesign and implementation of improvements to our accounting and proprietary systems and controls may be costly
and time consuming and the cost to remediate may impair our results of operations in the future.
In light of the conclusion that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective at December 31, 2025, we have applied particular procedures and processes as necessary to ensure the reliability of our financial reporting with respect to this Report. Accordingly, we believe, based on our knowledge that: (i) this Report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit a statement of material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report; and (ii) the consolidated financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in this Report.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on December 31, 2025. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 2013 framework, in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.
This Report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm due to an exemption established by SEC rules for emerging growth companies.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTION
Not Applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the name, age as of March 23, 2026, and position of the individuals who currently serve as our directors and executive officers. The following also includes certain information regarding the individual experience, qualifications, attributes and skills of our directors and executive officers.
Name Age Position
Executive Officers:
Mark White 65 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Justin Van Fleet, CPA 45 Chief Financial Officer
David Owens, M.D. 64 Chief Medical Officer, Director
Carolyn Shelton 64 Senior Vice President of Quality, Clinical and Regulatory
Non-Employee Directors:
Leslie Bernhard 82 Director
Alan Kazden 65 Director
Ben Hu, M.D. 68 Director
Executive Officers and Significant Employees
Mark White, President and Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors
Mr. Mark White has been with Nexalin since 2012, first as an independent consultant from 2012 to 2018, and then as President and Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to present. Mr. White is a versatile health technology executive with over twenty-five years in leadership roles spanning medical device development, clinical operations and business development. Prior to joining Nexalin, he owned and operated his own clinics and addiction centers, where he saw first-hand the positive results the technology achieves. Early in his career, Mr. White spent several years building companies and recruiting successful management teams to accelerate growth across several industries. Mr. White attended the University of Houston where he received a degree in business management.
Justin Van Fleet, CPA, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Van Fleet has served as Chief Financial Officer of Nexalin since 2025. Prior to joining Nexalin, Mr. Van Fleet was a partner in the assurance practice of Marcum LLP and predecessor firm Friedman LLP. He has over twenty years of experience in public accounting, including auditing life sciences companies on financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance matters. Mr. Van Fleet holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the States of New York and New Jersey.
David Owens M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Board of Directors
Dr. David Owens has been with Nexalin since 2017 when he was named Chief Medical Officer of the Company. Dr. Owens has been involved in numerous medical and software ventures over the past decade. Prior to joining Nexalin, he served with Empiric Systems, LLC, a software company specializing in radiology information systems and PACS viewing systems. He received a degree in chemistry and physics from Furman University and later a M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his residency and fellowship at Emory University Hospital in Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology.
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Carolyn Shelton, Senior Vice President of Quality, Clinical and Regulatory
Ms. Carolyn Shelton joined the Company in September 2024 as its Senior Vice President of Quality, Clinical and Regulatory. She is an expert in regulatory affairs, clinical and quality assurance specializing in U.S. FDA and international regulatory approvals. Prior to joining Nexalin, Ms. Shelton served as Vice President, Regulatory, Quality and Clinical of Openwater Health, LLC, Vice President, Worldwide Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Product Steward for Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc., and Vice President, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Clinical for Medtronic. Ms. Shelton holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Crichton College.
Non-Employee Directors
Leslie Bernhard, Chairman of the Board
Ms. Leslie Bernhard is the founder of AdStar, Inc., an electronic ad intake service to the newspaper industry, and previously served as its president, chief executive officer and executive director. Her current and prior service on other public company boards includes Milestone Scientific, Inc., where in addition to being chair Ms. Bernhard was also interim chief executive officer; Sachem Capital Corp., a Connecticut-based real estate investment trust; Universal Power Group, Inc., a global supplier of power solutions; and Sharplink Inc., a leading Ethereum (ETH) treasury platform. Ms. Bernhard holds a B.S. Degree in Education from St. John’s University.
Alan Kazden
Mr. Alan Kazden was an original investor in Nexalin and has served as a Director since 2019. Mr. Kazden has over 35 years as a CPA with diverse experience consulting with emerging growth companies in strategic business planning, partnering, raising capital, and acting as a virtual CFO. He also has experience as an auditor. Prior to joining Nexalin, Mr. Kazden worked and continues to work in various industries such as technology, manufacturing & distribution, real estate, health care, entertainment, and emerging growth companies. Mr. Kazden holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach.
Ben V. Hu M.D.
Dr. Ben V. Hu is a founding investor and shareholder in Nexalin. Dr. Hu is currently in private practice in Ohio, focusing on Ophthalmology. Since 2018, he has advised the Nexalin executive team on market development strategies and clinical trial structures to support marketing and distribution at a global level. Dr. Hu is also an advisor and member of the Board of Directors of Med-logics Inc., a company developing a surgical technology for cataract surgery utilizing a new patented technology. Dr Hu was awarded his Doctor of Medicine in 1983 from Case Western University and his Chemical Engineering degree from MIT School of Chemical Engineering.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers were involved in any legal proceedings described in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K in the past 10 years.
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Board Composition
Our Board of Directors currently consists of five members. There are no contractual obligations regarding the nomination, appointment, or election of our directors. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance committee and our Board of Directors may therefore consider a broad range of factors relating to the qualifications and background of nominees. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance committee’s and our Board of Directors’ priority in selecting board members is identification of persons who will further the interests of our stockholders through their established record of professional accomplishment, the ability to contribute positively to the collaborative culture among board members, knowledge of our business, understanding of the competitive landscape, professional and personal experiences and expertise relevant to our growth strategy. Our directors hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified or until the earlier of their death, resignation, or removal. Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws provide that our directors may be removed only for cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the votes that all our stockholders would be entitled to cast in an annual election of directors, and that any vacancy on our board of directors, including a vacancy resulting from an enlargement of our board of directors, may be filled only by vote of a majority of our directors then in office.
Under certain agreements with U.S. Asian Consulting Group LLC, U.S. Asian was granted a right to appoint one director to our Board of Directors. To date, U.S. Asian has not exercised this right.
Director Independence
Our Board of Directors has undertaken a review of its composition, the composition of its committees and the independence of each director. Based upon information requested from and provided by each director concerning his or her background, employment and affiliations, including family relationships, our board of directors has determined that Ms. Leslie Bernhard, Mr. Alan Kazden and Dr. Ben Hu M.D. have no relationships that would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director and that each of these directors is “independent” as that term is defined under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and Nasdaq. In making this determination, our Board of Directors considered the current and prior relationships that each non-employee director has with our company and all other facts and circumstances our Board of Directors deemed relevant in determining his or her independence, including the beneficial ownership of our share capital held by each non-employee director.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, each of which will have the composition and responsibilities described below. From time to time, the board may establish other committees to facilitate the oversight of our business. The charters for each of our committees is available on our website at https://nexalin.com.
Audit Committee
Our Audit Committee is composed of our three independent directors, Leslie Bernhard, Alan Kazden and Ben Hu M.D. Our Board of Directors has determined that each of these persons are independent within the meaning of applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and the independence requirements contemplated by Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. Leslie Bernhard is the Chair of the Audit Committee; our Board of Directors has determined that she is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by SEC rules and regulations. Our Board of Directors has determined that the composition of our Audit Committee meets the criteria for independence under, and the functioning of our Audit Committee complies with, the applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley, applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to continue to evaluate the requirements applicable to us and we intend to comply with the future requirements to the extent that they become applicable to our Audit Committee. The principal duties and responsibilities of our Audit Committee include:
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Compensation Committee
Our Compensation Committee is composed of three directors, Alan Kazden, Leslie Bernhard and Ben Hu, M.D., each of whom is a non-employee member of our board of directors as defined in Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act. Alan Kazden is the Chair of the Compensation Committee. Our Board of Directors has determined that the composition of our Compensation Committee satisfies the applicable independence requirements under, and the functioning of our Compensation Committee complies with the applicable requirements of Nasdaq listing rules and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to continue to evaluate and intend to comply with all future requirements applicable to our Compensation Committee. The principal duties and responsibilities of our Compensation Committee include:
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is composed of three directors, Alan Kazden, Leslie Bernhard, and Ben Hu, M.D. Leslie Bernhard is the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Our Board of Directors has determined that the composition of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee satisfies the applicable independence requirements under, and the functioning of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee complies with the applicable requirements of Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules and regulations. We will continue to evaluate and will comply with all future requirements applicable to our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee’s duties and responsibilities include:
● assessing individual director performance, participation and qualifications;
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● developing and recommending to the board corporate governance principles; and
Board Leadership Structure
Our corporate governance guidelines provide that, if the chairman of the Board is a member of management or does not otherwise qualify as independent, the independent directors of the Board may elect a lead director. The lead director’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: presiding over all meetings of the Board of Directors at which the chairman is not present, including any executive sessions of the independent directors; approving Board meeting schedules and agendas; and acting as the liaison between the independent directors and the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board. Our corporate governance guidelines will further provide flexibility for our Board of Directors to modify our leadership structure in the future as it deems appropriate.
Role of the Board in Risk Oversight
One of the key functions of our Board of Directors is informed oversight of our risk management process. Our Board of Directors will not have a standing risk management committee but will rather administer this oversight function directly through our Board of Directors as a whole, as well as through various standing committees of our Board of Directors that address risks inherent in their respective areas of oversight. Our Board of Directors is responsible for monitoring and assessing strategic risk exposure and our Audit Committee has the responsibility to consider and discuss our major financial risk exposures and the steps our management has taken to monitor and control these exposures, including guidelines and policies to govern the process by which risk assessment and management is undertaken. Our Audit Committee will also monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will monitor the effectiveness of our corporate governance practices, including whether they are successful in preventing illegal or improper liability-creating conduct. Our Compensation Committee will assess and monitor whether any of our compensation policies and programs has the potential to encourage excessive risk-taking. While each committee will be responsible for evaluating certain risks and overseeing the management of such risks, our entire Board of Directors will be regularly informed through committee reports about such risks.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees, Executive Officers and Directors
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, or the code of conduct, applicable to all our employees, executive officers and directors (the “Code of Ethics”). The Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is available on our website at www.nexalin.com. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of our Board of Directors will be responsible for overseeing the Code of Ethics and must approve any waivers of the code of conduct for employees, executive officers and directors. We expect that any amendments to the Code of Ethics, or any waivers of its requirements for any executive officer or director, will be disclosed on our website.
Compliance With Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires directors, executive officers, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock to file beneficial ownership reports with the SEC. Based solely on our review of Section 16(a) reports filed electronically with the SEC and our knowledge of certain transactions with directors and officers, all Section 16 reporting persons were in compliance with all Section 16(a) filing requirements with respect to the year ended December 31, 2025, except for a Form 4 filed by Dr. David Owens on January 24, 2025, reporting a transaction on January 13, 2025. The delinquent filing was inadvertent.
Insider Trading Policy
The Board of Directors has adopted an insider trading policy (“Insider Trading Policy”) governing the purchase, sale, and other dispositions of Nexalin securities that applies to all personnel of Nexalin and its subsidiaries, including directors, officers, employees, and immediate family members of any of the foregoing individuals. Nexalin believes that its Insider Trading Policy is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, as well as applicable listing standards. A copy of the Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 19.1 to this Report.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Our named executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2025, which consist of our principal executive officer and our other most highly compensated executive officers, were:
● Mark White, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
● David Owens, M.D., our Chief Medical Officer and Director
● Carolyn Shelton, our Senior Vice President of Quality, Clinical and Regulatory
Summary Compensation Table
The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth all compensation earned in all capacities during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 by (i) our principal executive officer, and (ii) our two most highly compensated executive officers, other than our principal executive officer, who were serving as an executive officer as of December 31, 2025 and whose total compensation for the 2025 fiscal year, as determined by Regulation S-K, Item 402, exceeded $100,000 (the individuals falling within categories (i) and (ii) are collectively referred to as the Named Executive Officers):
(6) This amount reflects a vehicle allowance provided by the Company.
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Annual Base Salary
Base salaries for our executives are initially established through arm’s length negotiation at the time the executive is hired, considering such executive’s qualifications, experience, prior salary, the scope of his or her responsibilities and competitive market compensation paid by other companies for similar positions within the industry. Base salaries are to be reviewed annually in the first quarter by our compensation committee and approved by our board of directors in connection with our annual performance review process. Salaries may be adjusted from time to time to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance and experience. In making decisions regarding salary increases, we may also confer with a compensation consultant or draw upon the experience of members of our board of directors with other companies.
Narrative to Summary Compensation Table
We review compensation annually for all employees, including our executives. In setting executive base salaries and bonuses and granting equity incentive awards, we consider compensation for comparable positions in the market, the historical compensation levels of our executives, individual performance as compared to our expectations and objectives, our desire to motivate our employees to achieve short- and long-term results that are in the best interests of our stockholders and a long-term commitment to our company.
The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors has historically reviewed and made recommendations to our Board of Directors regarding our executives’ compensation. Our Compensation Committee typically reviews and discusses management’s proposed compensation with the chief executive officer for all executives other than the Chief Executive Officer. Based on those discussions and its discretion, the Compensation Committee then recommends compensation for each executive officer for approval by our Board of Directors. To date, our Compensation Committee has not adopted a peer group of companies for purposes of determining executive compensation.
On July 1, 2023, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Mark White to serve as Chief Executive Officer, and a new services agreement with David Owens, M.D. to serve as Chief Medical Officer (“2023 employment agreements”). Each of the foregoing agreements are governed by three-year terms and provide compensation in the form of performance-and service-based stock option awards based on the closing price of the Company’s publicly traded common stock on the applicable date of grant.
Under the terms of his 2023 employment agreement, Mr. White was entitled to $300,000 annual salary, a sign on/retention bonus of $50,000 and 447,427 vested stock options. In addition, Mr. White may earn performance-based compensation of 939,597 stock options and up to $120,000 per annum of performance-based cash bonus and entitled to discretionary bonuses. The performance-based options may be awarded over three years based on annual performance-based criteria and subject to vesting and continued employment. The three years of performance criteria were met and all 939,597 stock options were met (with the third performance-based award vesting up to July of 2026). All options are exercisable at $0.894. Mr. White received a total of $280,000 and $220,000 of cash bonuses during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
On December 19, 2025 a contingent stock option approved by the Board, pending shareholder approval for 1,000,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $0.83 was awarded to Mr. White. As of the date of this Report, requisite shareholder approval has not been granted.
Under the terms of his 2023 employment agreement, Dr. Owens was awarded a sign on/retention bonus of 139,821 vested stock options and 654,363 performance-based stock options exercisable at $0.894 per share. The performance-based options may be awarded over three years based on annual performance-based criteria and subject to vesting and continued employment. The three years of performance criteria were met, and all 654,363 stock options were met (with the third performance-based award vesting up to July of 2026). Dr. Owens was awarded an additional 125,000 vested options exercisable at $2.95 during the year ended December 31, 2024. Dr. Owens was also awarded an additional 262,500 vested options exercisable at $0.94 during the year ended December 31, 2024 for board services. Dr. Owens was awarded an additional 303,125 vested options exercisable at $0.96 during the year ended December 31, 2025.
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On December 19, 2025 a contingent stock option approved by the Board, pending shareholder approval for 1,000,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $0.83 was awarded to Dr. David Owens. As of the date of this Report, requisite shareholder approval has not been granted.
On September 16, 2024 an employment agreement was entered into with Ms. Shelton for annual compensation of $300,000 per year and a $40,000 annual bonus subject to certain milestones. She was awarded 90,620 performance-based stock option exercisable at $0.6621 per share. The performance-based options may be awarded over three years based on annual performance-based criteria and subject to vesting and continued employment. Ms. Shelton was issued an option for 20,000 shares of common stock (exercise price of $2.95) in December of 2024, which vest over 3 years.
On December 19, 2025 a contingent stock option approved by the Board, pending shareholder approval for 100,000 common shares, with an exercise price of $0.83 was awarded to Ms. Shelton. As of the date of this Report, requisite shareholder approval has not been granted.
The equity awards described above were granted under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), which was initially approved by stockholders on November 10, 2023. The 2023 Plan was most recently approved by our stockholders on July 16, 2025.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The table below sets forth certain information regarding outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of December 31, 2025.
Option Awards
(1) Options become exercisable on July 1, 2026.
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The table above does not include the December 19, 2025 contingent stock options approved by the Board, pending shareholder approval for 1,000,000 common shares for Mr. White and Dr. Owens and 100,000 common shares for Ms. Shelton.
Health and Welfare Benefits
We adopted a company medical benefit plan for all employees eligible to participate. The Company believes that the plan is usual and customary in nature to provide health coverage for all employees.
Non-Employee Director Compensation
The following table shows the compensation paid to our non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2025. All compensation earned by Mr. White and Dr. Owens has been reported in the “summary compensation table” above.
Non-employee directors Alan Kazden, Ben Hu, M.D. and David Owens, M.D. are each to receive shares of our common stock equal to $35,000 per annum. Leslie Bernhard is to receive $36,000 per annum in cash.
Mr. Kazden will also receive a stock option for 100,000 shares of common stock on December 19, 2025 (exercise price $0.83), that was approved by the Board and is pending shareholder approval as of the date of this Report.
Ben Hu, M.D. will receive a stock option for 100,000 shares of common stock on December 19, 2025, that was approved by the Board (exercise price $0.83), pending shareholder approval as of the date of this Report.
Dr. David Owens, M.D. compensation is noted above in the Narrative of Summary Compensation table above.
Ms. Leslie Bernhard also earned a $25,000 cash bonus for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Our policy of compensating our non-employee directors is intended to provide a total compensation package that enables us to attract and retain qualified and experienced individuals to serve as directors and to align our directors’ interests with those of our stockholders. See Item 5 of Part II above for additional information regarding the 2023 Plan.
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Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Equity Awards
Nexalin does not schedule the grant of stock options or other equity awards in anticipation of the disclosure of material nonpublic information, and we do not schedule the disclosure of material nonpublic information based on the timing of grants of stock options or other equity awards. We have not adopted any formal policy that would require the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors to grant, or to avoid granting, stock options or other equity awards to our named executive officers or other employees at or during certain times. The Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors have granted stock options to executives and senior management in the past and may do so again in the future. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Nexalin did not grant stock options to any named executive officer during any period beginning four business days before and ending one business day after the filing of any periodic report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, or the filing or furnishing of any Form 8-K that disclosed any material nonpublic information.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of our 20,581,646 shares of our common stock outstanding as of March 23, 2026 for:
● each of our named executive officers;
● each of our directors; and
● all of our current executive officers and directors as a group.
We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. These rules generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to those securities.
Directors, Executive Officers and 5% Shareholders
Executives & Directors as a group (7 person) 3,808,006 17.73 %
Certain Beneficial Owners
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The information disclosed under the heading “Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans” in Part II, Item 5, of this Report is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The following is a description of transactions during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, to which we have been a participant in which the amount involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000, and in which any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our share capital, or any members of their immediate family, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than compensation arrangements which are described under the section titled “Executive and Director Compensation.”
Formalized Joint Venture
On May 31, 2023, the Company formalized an agreement related to the formation of a joint venture established to engage in the clinical development, marketing, sale and distribution of Nexalin’s second generation transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (“tACS”) devices (“Gen-2 devices”) in China and other countries in the region. The Joint Venture is registered in Hong Kong.
As of the date of this Report, (i) we have no employees and none of our operations are currently conducted in China; and (ii) the Joint Venture does not maintain any variable interest entity structure or operate any data center in China.
Under the Joint Venture Agreement, Wider was obligated to fund all operations for the initial 12-month period of the Joint Venture, after which Nexalin and Wider plan to jointly fund the Joint Venture’s operating expenses in accordance with their pro rata ownership. Annual cash operating funding, after the 12 month period, has not been material.
The Joint Venture is controlled by a Board of Directors in which Wider is to have sole representation but neither the Company nor Wider has exclusive decision-making ability over day-to-day or significant operational decisions. Wider and Nexalin own 52% and 48% of the Joint Venture, respectively. In accordance with ASC 323 and ASC 810, the Company recognized $(1,048) and $4,851 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The investment in the Joint Venture is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 the Company had an Equity Method Investment of $0 and $864, respectively, recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company invested $96,000 in the joint venture in September 2023 and Wider invested $104,000 (which has been subsequently returned to the Company in 2024). In accordance with ASC 323, the Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in the Joint Venture, an unconsolidated entity over which it does not have a controlling interest. The equity method of accounting requires the investment to be initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of equity in the unconsolidated entity’s earnings or losses. The Company evaluates the carrying amount of this investment in the Joint Venture for impairment in accordance with ASC 323. If the Company determines that a loss in the value of the investment is other than temporary, the Company writes down the investment to its estimated fair value. Any such losses are recorded to equity in income of unconsolidated entities in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company has made an election to classify distributions received from the Joint Venture using the nature of the distribution approach. Distributions received are classified as cash inflows from operating activities based on the nature of the activities of the unconsolidated entity.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued 181,818 shares of common stock ($400,000 grant date fair value) to Wider and affiliates of Wider, in satisfaction of obligations pursuant to their collaborative agreement and their continuing research and development efforts. The Company also issued 150,000 to Wider and affiliates of Wider, in 2023 at the time the Company recognized its obligation to issue the shares pursuant to the collaborative agreement. A charge to research and development was recorded in 2024 for the continuing research and development efforts.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received a distribution of $99,987 from the Joint Venture, which reduced the asset on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $49,671 and $4,890 in revenue, respectively, from the Joint Venture and Wider on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss
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U.S. Asian Consulting Group, LLC
On May 9, 2018, the Company entered into a five-year consulting agreement with U.S. Asian Consulting Group, LLC (“U.S. Asian”). The consulting agreement was extended for an additional period of eight years upon the closing of our initial public offering (expiring September 2030). The agreement was amended effective as of July 1, 2024 (“amended agreement”) to expand the services. The two members of U.S. Asian are shareholders in the Company including Marilyn Elson, who is the Company’s former controller and Leonard Osser.
In July 2025, the Company entered into a five-year Transition and Consulting Agreement with Marilyn Elson, the Company’s former controller, commencing on her voluntary retirement date of September 30, 2025. Consideration of the above agreement was the issuance of a stock option exercisable into 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock on the grant date and is subject to the terms of the Company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended. Fifty (50%) of the option vested immediately, 10% on October 1, 2025, and the remaining 40% on equal increments on each subsequent October 1. Total grant date fair value of the stock option was $335,700 to be recognized over the vesting period.
Pursuant to the U.S. Asian consulting agreement, U.S. Asian provides consulting services to the Company with regard to, among other things, corporate development, financing arrangements and international operations. The Company was paying U.S. Asian $10,000 per month for services rendered pursuant to the consulting agreement. The amended agreement calls for a monthly fee of $16,667, a one-time stock grant (of 100,000 shares of common stock, with a grant date fair value of $96,000) and a semi-annual share award equal to $100,000 with the issuance and delivery of shares to take place following the termination/expiration of the consulting agreement. Current common shares earned and not issued as of December 31, 2025 are 298,224 shares of common stock, per the terms of the agreement. The company recorded approximately $100,000 and $149,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively, of stock compensation related to the semi-annual stock grants earned and approximately $160,002 and $200,004 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively, related to the monthly cash portion of the consulting agreement.
Leonard Osser, Marilyn Elson’s spouse, was also issued 200,000 and 83,333 shares of common stock as compensation for his 2024 and 2025 services on the Strategic Advisory Board. The Company recorded $192,000 and $80,000 of stock compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, there was an additional non-cash stock expense recognized of $280,000 for additional compensation expense for a 2023 common stock award to Marilyn Elson in 2024.
Leases
Our principal executive office is located at 1776 Yorktown, Suite 550, Houston, Texas 77056. Under ASC 842 “Leases”, we have a sub-lease through IIcom Strategic Inc., which is an entity controlled and owned by our Chief Executive Officer totaling approximately 4,000 square feet of office space under an operating lease. Management and support staff are located at this location. The initial sub-lease expired in January 2024. The Company entered into a new sublease for the same parties for additional space, which expired in February 2026, at which time the Company is paying month to month. Pursuant to the sublease, we paid the third-party landlord (not the sub landlord) all direct and indirect rent costs under the primary lease directly for the leased premises. No additional payments are made to the Chief Executive Officer or the entity controlled by him. Our lease costs for each of the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $80,000 and $54,000, respectively.
Related Person Transaction Policy
We have adopted a Code of Ethics which includes a written related person transaction policy that sets forth our procedures for the identification, review, consideration and approval or ratification of related person transactions. The related person transaction policy is part of our Code of Ethics, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is available on our website.
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For purposes of this policy, a related person transaction is a transaction, arrangement or relationship or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships, in which we and any related person are, were or will be participants in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000. Transactions involving compensation for services provided to us as an employee or director are not covered by this policy. A related person is any executive officer, director or beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, including any of their immediate family members and any entity owned or controlled by such persons.
Under the policy, if a transaction has been identified as a related person transaction, including any transaction that was not a related person transaction when originally consummated or any transaction that was not initially identified as a related person transaction prior to consummation, our management must present information regarding the related person transaction to our Audit Committee, or, if Audit Committee approval would be inappropriate, to another independent body of our Board of Directors, for review, consideration and approval or ratification.
The presentation must include a description of, among other things, the material facts, the interests, direct and indirect, of the related persons, the benefits to us of the transaction and whether the transaction is on terms that are comparable to the terms available to or from, as the case may be, an unrelated third party or to or from employees generally. Under the policy, we will collect information that we deem reasonably necessary from each director, executive officer and, to the extent feasible, significant stockholder to enable us to identify any existing or potential related-person transactions and to effectuate the terms of the policy. In addition, under our Code of Ethics, our employees and directors have an affirmative responsibility to disclose any transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest. In considering related person transactions, our Audit Committee, or another independent body of our Board of Directors, will consider the relevant available facts and circumstances including, but not limited to:
● the risks, costs and benefits to us;
● the availability of other sources for comparable services or products; and
The policy requires that, in determining whether to approve, ratify or reject a related person transaction, our Audit Committee, or other independent body of our Board of Directors, must consider, in light of known circumstances, whether the transaction is in, or is not inconsistent with, our best interests and those of our shareholders, as our Audit Committee, or other independent body of our Board of Directors, determines in the good faith exercise of its discretion.
Director Independence
The information disclosed under the heading “Director Independence” in Part III, Item 10, of this Report is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
On November 1, 2024, CBIZ CPAs P.C. acquired the attest business of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”). On April 16, 2025, Marcum informed the Company that Marcum resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Also on April 16, 2025, the Company, with the approval of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.
During fiscal years 2025 and 2024, the audit services that Marcum and CBIZ CPAs P.C. provided consisted of examination of financial statements and services relative to filings with the SEC. The following table presents the total fees for professional audit and non-audit services rendered by Marcum and CBIZ CPAs P.C. for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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The fees to CBIZ CPAs P.C. were $246,926 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The fees billed by Marcum were $0 and $195,970 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Year EndedDecember 31,
Audit-Related Fees(2) - -
Tax Fees(3) - -
All Other Fees(4) - -
Our Audit Committee has determined that the services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm and the fees paid to them for such services had not compromised the independence of our independent registered public accounting firm.
Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services
Consistent with SEC policies regarding auditor independence, the Audit Committee has responsibility for appointing, setting compensation and overseeing the work of the independent registered public accounting firm. In recognition of this responsibility, the Audit Committee has established a policy to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. Prior to engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm for the next year’s audit, management will submit a detailed description of the audit and permissible non-audit services expected to be rendered during that year for each of four categories of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Audit Committee for approval. The four categories of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm are as defined in the footnotes to the fee table set forth above. In addition, management will also provide to the Audit Committee for its approval a fee proposal for the services proposed to be rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm. Prior to the engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm, the Audit Committee will approve both the description of audit and permissible non-audit services proposed to be rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm and the budget for all such services. The fees are budgeted, and the Audit Committee requires the independent registered public accounting firm and management to report actual fees versus the budget periodically throughout the year by category of service. During the year, circumstances may arise when it may become necessary to engage the independent registered public accounting firm for additional services not contemplated in the original pre-approval. In those instances, the Audit Committee requires separate pre-approval before engaging the independent registered public accounting firm. To ensure prompt handling of unexpected matters, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of its members. The member to whom such authority is delegated must report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Document
4.1 Description of Registered Securities.
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10.26* Form of Stock Option Agreement.
21.1 List of Subsidiaries
23.1 Consent of CBIZ CPAs P.C., independent registered public accounting firm.
23.2 Consent of Marcum LLP, independent registered public accounting firm.
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document.
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
* Indicated management contract or compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement.
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ Mark White
Mark White
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ Mark White
Mark White
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Justin Van Fleet
Justin Van Fleet
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
By: /s/ Leslie Bernhard
Leslie Bernhard
Director
By: /s/ Alan Kazden
Alan Kazden
Director
By: /s/ David Owens, M.D.
David Owens, M.D.
Director
By: /s/ Ben Hu, M.D.
Ben Hu, M.D.
Director
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 F-4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Nexalin Technology, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet of Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025, the related consolidated
statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended December
31, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion,
the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2025, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Explanatory Paragraph – Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note 2, the Company has incurred significant losses and needs to raise additional funds to meet its obligations and sustain its operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ CBIZ CPAs P.C.
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020 (such date takes into account the acquisition of the attest business of Marcum llp by CBIZ CPAs P.C. effective November 1, 2024).
Marlton, New Jersey
March 25, 2026
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
Nexalin Technology, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31,
2024, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows
for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial
statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Company as of December 31, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December
31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Explanatory Paragraph – Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated
financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully described in Note 2,
the Company has incurred significant losses and needs to raise additional funds to meet its obligations and sustain its operations. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard
to these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Marcum llp
We have served as the Company’s auditor from 2020-2025.
Marlton, New Jersey
March 14, 2025
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NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Other assets - 864
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) 406 (513 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
For the Year Ended December 31,
Operating expenses:
Other income, net:
Provision for income taxes - -
Net (loss)/earnings of affiliate (1,048 ) 4,851
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) from short-term investments 919 (108 )
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted 16,392,465 9,215,772
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shares Amount Gain (Loss) Capital Deficit Equity
Other comprehensive loss - - (108 ) - - (108 )
Shares Amount Gain (Loss) Capital Deficit Equity
Other comprehensive gain - - 919 - - 919
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31,
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Non-cash lease expense - 496
Write off of inventory 16,380 -
Return on investment in Joint Venture 864 95,136
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (33,722 ) -
Accounts receivable - related party (34,805 ) (3,674 )
Lease liability - (4,463 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash flows from financing activities:
Sale of common stock for cash, net of financing fees 4,646,397 4,516,184
Proceeds from ATM, net of fees 523,550 -
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 80,298 (5,745 )
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 574,485 580,230
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments $ 919 $ (108 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NEXALIN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Corporate History
Nexalin Technology, Inc. (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) was formed on November 17, 2021 as a Delaware corporation.
We were originally formed as a Nevada corporation on October 19, 2010 as Nexalin Technology, Inc. (“Nexalin Nevada”). On December 1, 2021, we completed a corporate reorganization pursuant to which Nexalin Nevada merged with and into a newly incorporated Delaware company of the same name, Nexalin and, as a result, Nexalin succeeded Nexalin Nevada and each of the shareholders of Nexalin Nevada exchanged each of their shares in Nexalin Nevada for one twentieth (1/20th) of a common share of the newly formed Delaware corporation. Nexalin had nominal assets and liabilities and did not conduct any operations prior to the reorganization other than its incorporation. As a result, Nexalin Nevada became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexalin.
The Company’s principal offices are located at 1776 Yorktown, Suite 550, Houston, Texas 77056.
Our shares and warrants began trading on September 16, 2022, and continues to be traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), under the symbols “NXL” and “NXLIW”, respectively. In September 2025, the warrants expired, and were delisted. The common stock of the Company will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol NXL.
Throughout this Report, the terms “Nexalin,” “our,” “we,” “us,” and the “Company” refer to Nexalin Technology, Inc.
Business Overview
We are a medical device company engaged in the designs and development of innovative neurostimulation products to uniquely and effectively help combat the ongoing global mental health epidemic. We developed an easy-to-administer medical device – referred to as “Generation 1” or “Gen-1” – that utilizes bioelectronic medical technology to treat anxiety, insomnia and depression without the need for drugs or psychotherapy. While the Gen-1 device had been cleared by the FDA to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia, because of the FDA’s December 2019 reclassification of cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) devices, the Gen-1 device was reclassified as a Class II device for the treatment of anxiety and insomnia, and as a Class III device for the treatment of depression.
The waveform that comprises the basis of our “Generation 2” or “Gen-2”, “Gen-2 SYNC” or “SYNC” and new “Generation 3” or “Gen-3”, “Gen-3 HALO” or “HALO” headset devices have been in Q-submission process for review by the FDA. In October 2025, the FDA formally accepted our Q-Submission (“Q-Sub”) related to the Company’s Gen-2 Console (“SYNC”) system for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Company met with the FDA in November of 2025 and continues to develop a strategy and protocol. The acceptance of the Company’s request for interaction with the FDA with respect to its Gen-2 SYNC system represents a significant step toward Nexalin’s goal of achieving FDA authorization to begin U.S. clinical studies targeting Alzheimer’s and dementia — two of the most urgent unmet needs in healthcare. The Q-Submission process enables structured dialogue with and feedback from the FDA to discuss proposed clinical trial design, study endpoints, and regulatory pathway for evaluating the Gen-2 SYNC system as a potential non-invasive therapy for these debilitating neurodegenerative conditions, as well as for mild to moderate cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Determinations of the safety and efficacy of our devices in the United States are solely within the authority of the FDA. We plan to conduct clinical trials for the Gen-3 HALO device in the U.S. and we continue to consult with the FDA as part of the pre-submission process. If and when we obtain FDA clearance for the Gen-3 HALO device, we intend to extend the development and commercialization of our devices for sale in the U.S. and other territories, given the potential unmet demand for the treatment of mental health conditions.
All of our products are designed to be easy to administer, physically non-invasive and undetectable to the human body. They have been developed to provide relief to those afflicted with mental health issues, including anxiety, insomnia, depression and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). We utilize bioelectronic medical technology to treat these mental health issues. The determination of safety and efficacy of medical devices in the United States are subject to clearance by the FDA.
Emerging Growth Company
The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s consolidated financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company, nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period, difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Risks and Uncertainties
Management continues to evaluate the impact of the economy and the capital markets and has concluded that, while it is reasonably possible that events could have negative effects on the Company’s financial position and results of its operations, the specific impacts are not readily determinable as of the date of these consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of uncertainties.
The current challenging economic climate may lead to adverse changes in cash flows, working capital levels and/or debt balances, which may also have a direct impact on the Company’s operating results and financial position in the future. The ultimate duration and magnitude of the impact and the efficacy of government interventions on the economy has and may continue to indirectly impact the Company.
Continued Nasdaq Listing
Our shares of our common stock are listed on the Capital Market tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “NXL.” Nasdaq has rules for continued listing, including, without limitation, minimum market capitalization, minimum stockholders’ equity and other requirements. In order to maintain that listing, we must satisfy minimum financial and other continued listing requirements and standards, including the Minimum Bid Price Rule (as discussed below) and those regarding director independence and independent committee requirements, minimum stockholders’ equity, and certain corporate governance requirements. There can be no assurances that we will be able to comply with the applicable listing standards.
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Minimum Bid Price Requirement
We are required to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. On January 21, 2026, the Company received a deficiency letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, based upon the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company was not currently in compliance with the requirement to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”).
The Notice has no immediate effect on the continued listing status of the Common Stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and, therefore, the Company’s listing remains fully effective In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company is provided a compliance period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until July 20, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Common Stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days prior to July 20, 2026. If the Company is not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement by July 20, 2026, the Company may be afforded a second 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify for this additional compliance period, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Price requirement.
NOTE 2 — LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a significant accumulated deficit of approximately $92,867,000 (92,867,412) For the year ending December 31, 2025, the Company had a loss from operations of approximately $8,391,000 (8,390,881) and negative cash flows from operations of approximately $4,958,000(4,957,658). While the Company had a working capital surplus as of December 31, 2025, of approximately $3,412,000, the Company’s operating activities consume most of its cash resources.
The Company expects to continue to incur operating losses and negative cash flow as it executes its development plans, as well as undertaking other potential strategic and business development initiatives in 2026 and beyond. The Company previously funded these losses primarily through the sale of equity, proceeds from our ATM program and issuance of convertible notes. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months after the date of this Annual Report.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent upon our ability to execute on our business plan, including the ability to generate revenue from overseas opportunities and obtain U.S. approval for the sale of our devices in the United States, and, if necessary, our ability to raise additional capital. Although no assurances can be given as to our ability to deliver on our revenue plans or that unforeseen expenses may arise, management has evaluated the significance of the conditions as of December 31, 2025 and have concluded that we will not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements for the next twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. These plans were therefore determined not to be sufficient to overcome the presumption of substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within twelve months from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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NOTE 3 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management, such financial information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and the operating results and cash flows. Operating results for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future years or for any other subsequent interim period. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Nexalin and its wholly owned subsidiary Neuro-Health International, Inc. (“Neuro-Health”). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, equity-based transactions, revenue and expenses and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience, known or expected trends and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from these estimates, which may cause the Company’s future results to be affected.
Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue when its performance obligations with its customers have been satisfied. At contract inception, the Company determines if the contract is within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and then evaluates the contract using the following five steps: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The Company only recognizes revenue to the extent that it is probable that a significant revenue reversal will not occur in a future period.
The Company has existing licensing and treatment fee agreements with its customers for the use of the Nexalin Device in their practices. These agreements generally have terms of one year with automatic renewal if certain requirements are met and amounts due per these agreements are billed monthly. The Company also sells products related to the provision of services. The Company sells its Gen-2 devices internationally to its acting distributor and sells products relating to the use of the devices.
Revenue Streams
The Company derives revenues from our license agreements by charging a monthly licensing fee for the duration of the agreement. The Company derives revenues from equipment by selling additional individual electrodes to customers for use with the Nexalin device. We receive revenue from the sale internationally of our devices to our distributor and from the sale of products relating to the use of those devices.
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Performance Obligations
Management identified that subsequent licensing revenue has one performance obligation. That performance obligation is satisfied if the licensing contract remains valid and is not terminated. The licensing revenue is invoiced monthly and is recognized at a point in time in which the invoice is sent to the customer.
Management identified that the Company’s equipment and device revenue has one performance obligation. That performance obligation is satisfied when the equipment and devices are shipped. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time in which the equipment and devices are shipped to the customer.
Management identified that treatment fee revenue has one performance obligation. The performance obligation is satisfied upon the completion of individual treatments on patients by customers.
Practical Expedients
As part of ASC 606, the Company has adopted several practical expedients including:
During the year, the Company entered into one limited customer arrangement with extended payment terms that included stated interest. The Company evaluated this arrangement in accordance with ASC 606 and concluded that the financing component was not significant and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Any receivable balances related to these arrangements are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
Disaggregated Revenues
Major Revenue Streams
Revenue consists of the following by service offering:
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue
Years Ended December 31,
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Major Geographic Locations
Years Ended December 31,
Contract Modifications
There were no contract modifications during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Contract modifications are not routine in the performance of the Company’s contracts.
Deferred Revenue
The Company may receive payment for equipment and devices in advance of shipping. The Company recognizes the revenue as being earned upon shipment. No deferred revenue was recognized as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions may at times exceed insured amounts. The Company believes it mitigates such risk by investing in or through, as well as maintaining cash balances with, with major financial institutions.
Short-Term Investments
The appropriate classification of marketable securities is determined at the time of purchase and evaluated as of each reporting balance sheet date. Investments in marketable debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value. Fair value is determined using quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities or quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Unrealized holding gains and losses for equity securities are recognized in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses for available for sale debt securities are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss.) Realized gains and losses and interest and dividends earned are included in other income (expense), net. For individual debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities, the Company determines whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors. If the decline below amortized cost is a result of credit loss or the Company will more likely than not be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the Company will recognize an impairment relating to the decline through an allowance for credit losses. There were no deemed permanent impairments at December 31, 2025 or 2024, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are reported at their outstanding unpaid principal balances, net of allowances for credit loss. The Company periodically assesses its accounts receivable and other receivables for collectability on a specific identification basis. The Company provides for an allowance for credit loss based on management’s estimate of uncollectible amounts considering age, collection history, and other relevant factors.
Payment terms are generally due within 30 days of invoice; however, in limited instances, the Company has entered into arrangements with extended payment terms. The Company writes off accounts receivable against the allowance for credit loss when a balance is determined to be uncollectible. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not write off any accounts receivable balances. The Company did not record an allowance for credit loss as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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Inventory
Inventory consists of finished goods ($73,051 and $99,260 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively) and components ($58,422 and $75,318 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively) stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value (NRV) with cost determined on a first-in first-out method.
The Company reviews the composition of inventory at each reporting period to identify obsolete quantities in excess of demand or otherwise non-saleable items. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded inventory reserves of approximately $16,000 and $0, respectively.
Patents and Trademarks
Patents and trademarks are amortized over their estimated useful lives (nineteen years for patents and ten years for trademarks) and are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Amortization expense related to patents and trademarks was $21,537 and $15,107 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. No impairments were identified as of December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes the gross carrying amount, amortization and the net carrying value at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Schedule of patents
Gross CarryingAmount AccumulatedAmortization Net Carrying Value
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates for the years and jurisdictions in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered. A change to the tax rates used to measure the Company’s deferred taxes is recognized in income during the period in which the new rate(s) were enacted.
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets to the extent the Company’s assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, tax-planning strategies, taxable income in prior carryback years if permitted under tax law, and the results from prior years. If the Company determines it is more likely than not, that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized a valuation allowance is recorded with a charge to income tax expense. Alternatively, if the Company determines that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset previously not meeting the more likely than not threshold will be realized, the Company reduces its valuation allowance and recognizes a benefit in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.
The Company recognizes and measure uncertain tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740 based on a two-step process in which (1) the Company determines whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained based on the technical merits of the position, and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than fifty percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expense.
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Fair Value Measurements
As defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). In determining fair value, the Company uses valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, and considers assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). This hierarchy applies to assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.
The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist of U.S. Treasury bills and mutual funds, which are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy based on quoted prices in active markets. The Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified within Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, unrealized loss and the fair value at December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Schedule of unrealized loss on investments
Amortized Cost Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value
The following table provides the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Schedule of fair value, assets measured on recurring basis
Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
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As defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). This framework applies to both initial and subsequent measurements.
The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist solely of U.S. Treasury bills and mutual funds, which are classified as Level 1 under the fair value hierarchy. The Company had no Level 2 or Level 3 assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Net Loss per Common Share
Basic loss per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock, or otherwise resulted in the issuance of common stock that would share in the earnings of the Company.
Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share when their effect would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per share are the same for all periods presented. For all periods presented, certain potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
The following table summarizes the securities that would be excluded from the diluted per share calculation because the effect of including these potential shares was antidilutive due to the Company’s net loss position even though the exercise price could be less than the most recent fair value of the common shares:
Schedule of anti-dilutive shares
Years Ended December 31,
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company applies the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation (the “guidance”), which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based awards granted to employees, including stock options, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
For stock options issued to employees and members of the Board of Directors, the Company estimates the grant-date fair value of each option using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model requires management to make assumptions regarding the expected term of the option, the expected volatility of the Company’s common stock over the expected life of the option, risk-free interest rates, and expected dividend yields. For awards subject to service-based vesting conditions, including those with graded vesting schedules, the Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which generally corresponds to the vesting term. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur, rather than being estimated at the grant date.
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Pursuant to ASU 2018-07, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, the Company accounts for stock options and restricted shares issued to nonemployees in accordance with the guidance. Valuation methods and assumptions for nonemployee awards are consistent with those used for employee awards.
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded approximately $1,083,000 1,083,522and $1,191,000, 1,190,884 respectively, of research and development expenses.
Equity Method Investments
The Company accounts for investments in common stock or in-substance common stock that allow it to exercise significant influence over the investee in accordance with ASC 323, Equity Method and Joint Ventures. Investments are initially recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted to reflect the Company’s share of the investee’s earnings or losses in the period in which they are reported.
Segment Information
Operating segments are components of an enterprise for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in allocating resources and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer.
The Company operates as a single operating and reportable segment, focused on the design and development of innovative neurostimulation products. The CODM reviews financial information on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating overall financial performance. Accordingly, the Company has determined that it has one reportable segment.
No other operating segments meet the quantitative thresholds for separate reporting, and the CODM manages the Company’s operations and evaluates performance based on consolidated results.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-05, Business Combinations—Joint Venture (“JV”) Formations: Recognition and Initial Measurement. The guidance requires newly formed JVs to apply a new basis of accounting to all contributed net assets, resulting in the initial measurement of contributed net assets under ASC 805-20, Business Combinations. The standard is effective for JVs formed on or after January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2023-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU
2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”), which enhances
the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. Adjustments to the annual disclosure of income taxes include:
(1) A tabular rate reconciliation comprised of eight specific categories, (2) Incomes taxes paid, disaggregated between significant
national, state, and foreign jurisdictions, (3) Eliminates requirements to disclose the nature and estimate of reasonably possible
changes to unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months or that an estimated range cannot be made, and (4) Adds a requirement to
disclose income (or loss) from operations before income tax expense (or benefit) by national and foreign, and income tax expense (or
benefit) from operations disaggregated between national, state and foreign. The ASU was effective for public business entities for
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2024 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 for the current
year and has elected to apply the standard on a prospective basis. There was no material impact to the Company’s financial
statements as a result of adopting ASU 2023-09.
The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, for public business entities, with interim disclosure requirements effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The ASU is generally applied on a prospective basis.
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The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025. The adoption did not have any materially significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company has updated its income tax disclosures in these consolidated financial statements to reflect the requirements of the ASU, applied on a prospective basis.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which allows entities to elect a practical expedient assuming current conditions as of the balance sheet date will remain unchanged for the remaining life of the asset. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods, with early adoption permitted. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. The guidance removes references to software development project stages so that capitalization is based on management authorization, commitment to funding, and probable completion for the intended use. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods, with prospective, modified, or retrospective transition methods allowed and early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which requires additional disaggregated disclosures of certain income statement expense categories. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of adopting this guidance.
All other newly issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements are considered either not applicable or immaterial to the Company.
NOTE 4 — ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following amounts:
Schedule of accrued expenses
Accrued settlement liabilities - 89,330
Accrued research and development 67,173 -
Accrued bonuses include amounts earned by employees, including the Chief Executive Officer, which are expected to be paid in cash in the subsequent fiscal year. Certain amounts may be voluntarily deferred for cash management purposes.
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