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Business Summary

Forum Markets, Incorporated (formerly ETHZilla Corporation) is a financial technology company focused on developing infrastructure to support the origination, financing, and distribution of real-world assets (RWAs) through blockchain-enabled capital markets . The company's strategy centers on integrating traditional financial asset markets with blockchain-based infrastructure to enable the tokenization of income-generating RWAs such as consumer credit, equipment finance assets, and other contractual cash-flow streams . Tokenization involves representing ownership interests or economic rights in RWAs through digital tokens on blockchain networks, utilizing Ethereum and related Layer-2 scaling protocols for improved transparency, programmability, and efficient settlement . The company aims to build an integrated platform connecting asset origination, institutional financing, regulated digital asset infrastructure, and global growth-oriented capital markets .

The core business model of Forum Markets involves generating revenue through a combination of net yield from holding assets prior to tokenization, origination or issuance fees when tokenized income products are created and sold, ongoing asset management fees, and transaction-based fees from secondary trading . The company's primary customer segments are not explicitly detailed, but its focus on institutional financing sources and global growth-oriented capital markets suggests a B2B or institutional client base for its tokenized products . The company's strategy is evolving, with the relative contribution of these revenue sources expected to change as operations expand .

Forum Markets is in the early stages of developing and scaling its RWA tokenization strategy, initially focusing on auto loans with expansion into consumer credit, manufactured home loans with future potential in mortgages, aerospace equipment with prospects in maritime and heavy equipment, and land and commercial real estate with expansion into the broader real estate market . The company has established strategic partnerships and taken equity stakes in Karus, Inc. and Zippy, Inc. to expand access to auto loans and manufactured home loans, respectively . These partnerships are intended to support efforts to tokenize RWAs and convert them into compliant, tradable instruments with primary and secondary market liquidity, primarily through Liquidity.io, an SEC-registered alternative trading system in whose parent company, Satschel, Inc., Forum Markets owns a 15% fully-diluted stake .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Forum Markets reported total revenue of $6.547 million , primarily from staking and related incentive activities. The company incurred a loss from operations of $(233.450) million . Net loss from continuing operations was $(443.531) million , and the total net loss for the period was $(450.521) million . Basic and diluted net loss per common share from continuing operations was $(54.32) , and from discontinued operations was $(0.86) . Cash and cash equivalents stood at $8.018 million , with restricted cash equivalents of $1.016 million . Total assets were $306.297 million , and total liabilities were $66.879 million . The company had a working capital deficit of $52.8 million .

Comparing fiscal year 2025 to 2024, total revenue increased from $0 to $6.547 million , reflecting the strategic shift to a digital asset-focused business model. General and administrative expenses surged from $4.419 million in 2024 to $239.997 million in 2025 , primarily due to a $209.0 million increase in stock-based compensation . Dividend income increased from $0 to $1.231 million , and interest income increased from $0 to $4.545 million . The company recognized a change in fair value of convertible debt of $(103.892) million in 2025, compared to $0 in 2024 , and digital asset losses of $(21.147) million in 2025 . Net loss from discontinued operations increased from $(3.554) million in 2024 to $(6.990) million in 2025 .

During 2025 and early 2026, Forum Markets underwent significant operational developments. The company completed a $300 million private placement of common stock and pre-funded warrants , and a $156.25 million senior secured convertible note offering in August 2025, which was expanded to an aggregate principal amount of $360 million in September 2025 . All outstanding Convertible Notes were repurchased and redeemed in December 2025 . A 1-for-10 reverse stock split was effected in October 2025 . The company acquired a 15% fully-diluted stake in Satschel, Inc. for $5.0 million in cash and 556,174 shares of common stock valued at $10.0 million . It also acquired an aggregate of approximately 20% of the fully-diluted capitalization of Karus, Inc. for $3.0 million in cash and 453,721 shares of common stock valued at $5.0 million, plus 181,488 shares of common stock valued at $2.0 million for Karus stockholders . Additionally, Forum Markets acquired an aggregate of 15% of Zippy, Inc.'s fully-diluted capitalization for $5.0 million in cash and 1,333,332 shares of common stock valued at approximately $14.0 million, plus 202,268 shares of common stock for Zippy stockholders . In January 2026, the company acquired two CFM56-7B24 aircraft engines for $12.2 million in cash and 95 manufactured and modular home loans for $4.7 million in cash . In February 2026, its subsidiary launched a private offering of approximately $11.7 million in Eurus Aero Tokens I . In March 2026, the company entered into a Warehouse Facility Agreement for up to $10.0 million to finance auto loan receivables , and a Master Loan Purchase Agreement committing to purchase up to $150.0 million in manufactured home chattel loan receivables over five years , with an initial commitment of up to $15.0 million .

Business Outlook

Forum Markets expects its revenues to be driven primarily by the continued development of its tokenization strategies . The company is in the early stages of developing and scaling its RWA tokenization strategy, with the timing, magnitude, and sustainability of revenues from these activities depending on factors such as market adoption, regulatory considerations, and the availability of distribution and secondary trading infrastructure .

A major growth vector for Forum Markets is its RWA tokenization strategy, which intends to acquire or source real-world, cash-flowing assets and structure them into tokenized income products for issuance on Ethereum Layer 2 networks and blockchain . Distribution and secondary trading of these tokenized income products are expected to occur primarily through Liquidity.io, an SEC-registered alternative trading system in which Forum Markets owns a 15% fully-diluted stake in its parent company, Satschel, Inc. . The total addressable market for RWA tokenization is projected to be $2 to $5 trillion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026 . The company is initially focusing on auto loans, manufactured home loans, aerospace equipment, and land and commercial real estate, with plans for future expansion into broader consumer credit, mortgages, maritime, and other heavy equipment markets . Strategic partnerships with Karus and Zippy have expanded access to auto loans and manufactured home loans, establishing a foothold in these initial focus areas .

Another growth area involves leveraging its existing relationships with Satschel, Inc., Karus, Inc., and Zippy, Inc. to support the tokenization of RWAs and their conversion into compliant, tradable instruments with primary and secondary market liquidity . The company also plans to fund the acquisition of new assets for tokenization, which may require more US dollars and substantially less Ethereum on its balance sheet .

Operationally, the company expects to continue to incur operating losses in the near term as it executes its strategy . The increase in general and administrative expenses in 2025 was primarily due to a $209.0 million increase in stock-based compensation, much of which was non-recurring or front-loaded . Management has implemented control enhancements, including an added layer of technical review for significant, one-time accounting transactions and hiring additional third-party accounting consultants, to remediate a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting . The company also implemented a new ERP system, NetSuite, in the fourth quarter of 2025, and integrated automated systems to improve internal control over financial reporting .

Regarding capital allocation, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of outstanding common stock, scheduled to expire upon the earliest of June 30, 2026, when the maximum amount has been repurchased, or when discontinued by the Board . Since August 22, 2025, the company has purchased an aggregate of 2,099,471 shares of common stock for an average price of $22.79 . The company has never paid cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future, intending to retain available cash to fund business development and growth . Future capital requirements will depend on operating performance, market conditions, and the execution of its treasury strategy, including potential periods of digital asset price volatility .

Risk Factors

Forum Markets faces several material risks, including those related to its limited operating history in RWA tokenization and potential volatility in the price of its tokenized securities, which could materially and adversely affect financial results and stock price . The ability to pursue its strategy depends significantly on raising capital on acceptable terms . Custody of digital assets, including concentration with one or more custodians like Coinbase , limits on insurance coverage, and adverse outcomes in insolvency proceedings, pose risks of loss . There is a risk that the company could be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, which would make its current business impractical, especially given that a substantial portion of its assets are digital assets, including ETH, currently representing more than 40% of total assets . Regulatory uncertainty regarding ETH, digital asset treasury strategy, and tokenization activities could lead to additional regulation, enforcement actions, significant compliance costs, or require changes to or cessation of operations . The SEC's Digital Asset Interpretation classifies ETH as a digital commodity but deems the company's tokenized RWA products as Tokenized Securities, subjecting them to federal securities laws, including registration requirements . Dependence on third-party platforms and service providers for trading and transfer of tokenized securities, including Liquidity.io, exposes the company to technical difficulties, limited liquidity, market fragmentation, and operational disruptions . Reliance on third-party KYC/AML investor verification providers introduces risks of service interruptions, cybersecurity incidents, or data integrity issues . The use of upgradeable smart contracts introduces operational, security, and governance risks . If the company fails to commercialize its RWA tokenization plans, it could again be deemed a "shell company" . The concentration of ETH holdings, which constituted approximately 79% of assets as of December 31, 2025 , exposes the company to significant price volatility and liquidity risks, as ETH may not serve as a source of liquidity to the same extent as cash . Changes in the accounting treatment of ETH holdings, particularly the adoption of ASU 2023-08 requiring fair value measurement with changes recognized in net income, are expected to materially increase the volatility of financial results . High "gas fees" for ETH transactions can decrease investment returns and cause delays . Liquid staking applications pose risks of concentration of control, as exemplified by Lido controlling around or in excess of 33% of total staked ETH . Lending arrangements expose the company to borrower default and operational failures . Cybersecurity breaches or cyberattacks could result in loss of digital assets and disrupt tokenization activities . The company operates with a limited number of employees, which subjects it to significant resource constraints, potentially hindering compliance with public company regulations and effective operations . A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to controls over classification and technical accounting review of significant, one-time accounting transactions was identified as of December 31, 2025 .

Management Priorities

Management's overall tone emphasizes a significant strategic transformation in 2025, moving away from legacy biotechnology and gaming operations to a digital asset-focused business model centered on treasury, investment, and RWA tokenization activities. The company has rebranded to Forum Markets, Incorporated to reflect its evolving strategy of building infrastructure to modernize capital markets through tokenization . Management explicitly states that the company's current operations, financial profile, and key performance drivers differ materially from prior periods, and historical financial results may not be comparable . A key strategic priority is the development and scaling of the RWA tokenization strategy, with an initial focus on auto loans, manufactured home loans, aerospace equipment, and land and commercial real estate . Management also highlights the importance of strategic partnerships, such as those with Satschel, Karus, and Zippy, to rapidly scale the tokenization business and access high-quality, scalable credit assets . Another strategic priority is the active management of digital asset holdings, including deploying ETH in DeFi protocols to generate yield, while acknowledging that staking is not expected to be a primary yield generation strategy going forward . The company has also focused on improving its liquidity position through significant equity and debt financing transactions, generating approximately $860.0 million in proceeds during 2025 , and has authorized a $250.0 million stock repurchase program .

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  5. [5] Item 1, Business — Revenue Model
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  8. [8] Item 1, Business — Our RWA Tokenization Strategy
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  11. [11] Item 7, MD&A — Consolidated Results of Operations
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  17. [17] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
  18. [18] Item 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents
  19. [19] Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Consolidated Balance Sheets
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  21. [21] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
  22. [22] Item 7, MD&A — Consolidated Results of Operations
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  24. [24] Item 7, MD&A — General and Administrative
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  34. [34] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Satschel Purchase and Subscription Agreement
  35. [35] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Karus Purchase and Subscription Agreement
  36. [36] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Zippy Purchase Agreement
  37. [37] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Aircraft Engine Purchase Agreement
  38. [38] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Zippy Manufactured Home Loan Portfolio Acquisition
  39. [39] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Eurus Aero Token I Offering
  40. [40] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Warehouse Facility Agreement
  41. [41] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Zippy Master Loan Purchasing Agreement, Master Loan Servicing Agreement and Initial Purchase Commitment
  42. [42] Item 7, MD&A — Recent Events — Zippy Master Loan Purchasing Agreement, Master Loan Servicing Agreement and Initial Purchase Commitment
  43. [43] Item 7, MD&A — Revenue
  44. [44] Item 7, MD&A — Key Factors Affecting Performance
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  52. [52] Item 7, MD&A — Capital Requirements and Contractual Obligation
  53. [53] Item 7, MD&A — General and Administrative
  54. [54] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We have in the past, and may in the future, identify material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.
  55. [55] Item 9A, Controls and Procedures — Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
  56. [56] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our stock repurchases are discretionary and even if effected, they may not achieve the desired objectives.
  57. [57] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our stock repurchases are discretionary and even if effected, they may not achieve the desired objectives.
  58. [58] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We have never paid dividends on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
  59. [59] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Management Strategy
  60. [60] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our business strategy has a limited operating history and volatility in the price of our tokenized securities could materially and adversely affect our financial results and the market price of our common stock.
  61. [61] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our business strategy has a limited operating history and volatility in the price of our tokenized securities could materially and adversely affect our financial results and the market price of our common stock.
  62. [62] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face risks relating to the custody of our Digital Assets, including concentration with one or more custodians, limits on insurance coverage, and adverse outcomes in insolvency proceedings.
  63. [63] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face risks relating to the custody of our Digital Assets, including concentration with one or more custodians, limits on insurance coverage, and adverse outcomes in insolvency proceedings.
  64. [64] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If we were deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, applicable restrictions likely would make it impractical for us to continue our business as currently conducted.
  65. [65] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Regulatory uncertainty regarding ETH, our digital assets treasury strategy and our tokenization activities could subject us to additional regulation, enforcement actions and significant compliance costs, require us to materially change or cease certain operations, and adversely affect the market price of ETH and our securities.
  66. [66] Item 1, Business — Government Regulation
  67. [67] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We are dependent on third parties and third-party platforms to execute and support the trading and transfer of our tokenized securities
  68. [68] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We rely on third-party service providers to support “know-your-customer” and AML investor verification for our tokenized securities, and any failure or interruption of those services could disrupt our tokenization activities.
  69. [69] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may rely on smart contracts that are upgradeable, which could introduce operational, security, and governance risks and could adversely affect our tokenization activities.
  70. [70] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If the Company fails to commercialize its plans to securitize RWAs and allow such RWAs to be monetized through tokenized tradable instruments with both primary and secondary market liquidity, in the future, the Company could once again be deemed to be a “shell company.”
  71. [71] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our ETH holdings are concentrated and less liquid than our existing cash and cash equivalents and may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents.
  72. [72] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our ETH holdings are concentrated and less liquid than our existing cash and cash equivalents and may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents.
  73. [73] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Changes in the accounting treatment of our ETH holdings and the application of fair value accounting could materially increase the volatility of our results and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
  74. [74] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Transactions using ETH require the payment of “gas fees,” which are subject to fluctuations that may result in high transaction fees.
  75. [75] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Liquid staking applications pose risks associated with concentration of control.
  76. [76] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Lending arrangements may expose us to risks of borrower default and operational failures .
  77. [77] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Security breaches or cyberattacks could result in loss of our digital assets and disrupt our tokenization activities.
  78. [78] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our limited number of employees subjects us to significant resource constraints, which may hinder our ability to comply with public company regulations and manage our operations effectively.
  79. [79] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We have in the past, and may in the future, identify material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.
  80. [80] Item 1, Business — Overview
  81. [81] Item 7, MD&A — Business Overview
  82. [82] Item 1, Business — Our RWA Tokenization Strategy
  83. [83] Item 1, Business — Our RWA Tokenization Strategy
  84. [84] Item 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — ETH Staking
  85. [85] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
  86. [86] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our stock repurchases are discretionary and even if effected, they may not achieve the desired objectives.

Analysis on 5/21/2026