09/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 16:37
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Leading the New Age of Railroading with AI-Powered Innovation patented Railcar Inspection Portal (RIPĀ®) evolutionizes mechanical defect detection, setting the industry standard through cutting-edge AI technology
Transforming Railcar Safety with Patented AI Solutions Advanced AI at the Edge enhances processing power for instant railcar safety data sharing, benefiting Class 1 and 2 railroads, shortline rails, and high- speed transit rail as well as operators and railcar owners/lessors. Enhancing Freight and Passenger Safety Across Borders RIPĀ® technology significantly improves operational efficiency and train inspection capabilities, ensuring superior safety and performance in cross- border rail operations
Optimize Safety, Maximize Efficiency AI-Driven, Real-Time Railcar Inspection
Real-time/close-to-real-time notification of anomalies and defects Enables development of proactive maintenance strategies Monitor railcar condition over time with detailed visual records Simple cloud-based solution accessible via web browser Modern and intuitive user interface (near-zero learning curve) Affordable subscription-based software-as-a-service Immediate activation (no lengthy setup process) High-speed processing done at the Edge
DUOS EDGE AI
Duos Edge AI, Inc. (a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.) plans to build, own, and operate multiple Edge Data Center (EDC)s that provide edge co-locations services Installation of the first three EDCs will be completed in FY2024; installation frequency will accelerate in FY2025 with multiple EDCs installed by 2027 Doug Recker, Duos Edge AI President and Founder, has previously built and sold two similar businesses and has already generated a diverse pipeline of 200+ EDC locations and customers This line of business expected to generate $65M annual recurring revenue producing 70% gross margins and $41M EBITDA by 2027 Expected enterprise value of $800M or more based on current market conditions
DUOS EDGE AI OPPORTUNITY AND FOCUS
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) provides $42.45 billion to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet through grants to individual states. Texas was awarded $363.8 million in broadband funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Applicants to that program said they are frustrated with how slow the rollout has been. The state's broadband office initially said that it would announce who is receiving those funds in the summer or fall of 2023. summer or fall of 2023. Florida was awarded $400 million, provides funding for the installation and deployment of broadband Internet infrastructure in unserved Florida communities, providing valuable telehealth, economic, educational, and workforce development opportunities to offer a brighter future for all Floridians. Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries (E Rate) provides eligible schools with high-speed internet. Discounts range from 20 to 90 percent and are based on the poverty level of the schools. Example is a Texas Regional School District which was recently awarded $37M and is expected to be our first EDC customer located in TX in Oct. 2024. Resound Networks (WISP) in Pampa, TX was awarded $303M to bring high-speed internet to rural, unserved areas in seven states.
DUOS ENERGY Duos Energy Corporation (a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.) will primarily build, own, and operate environmentally-friendly energy projects to support small, medium and large Edge Data Centers in the US, where utility-level electric capacity is struggling to keep up with demand
Our offerings include clean-burning natural gas generation assets and other complementary green solutions, including PV solar and battery energy storage We enable fast-track data center project commissioning by locating our dedicated power plants directly next to the fuel source, bypassing the requirement, cost and wait for utility power Bolstering our primary off-grid data center power solution, Duos Energy will also engage in offering similar hybrid dedicated power plants to other industrial customers (e.g. manufacturing, chemicals, oil & gas, mining, microgrids) and fast-track power plants to address near-term demands due to emergencies Duos is prepared to execute multiple power projects in the United States to support the demand of Data Center expansion
DUOS ENERGY DATA CENTER USE CASE Data Center Demand and Utility Issues Upward pressure on industrial utility prices from surging data center power demands Competition between data centers and commercial & residential customers for utility power Duos Solution Dedicated off-grid power plant adjacent to gas supply eliminates utility reliance Improves data center construction speed and adds reliability from colocation enabling efficient management of both power plant and data center assets Off-grid power plants can be constructed in < 12 months as opposed to several years for traditional utilities Duos Energy's access to currently-available generating equipment couples with our experience constructing fast- track power plants in less than 12 months Innovative solution focuses on generation of clean energy without the need to connect to the grid Duos Energy's solutions guarantees N+1 or N+2 redundancy from gas source to the data center
Charles (Chuck) Ferry Chief Executive Officer Over 38 years of military and private-sector leadership Doug Recker Duos Edge AI, President 30+ years of delivering multi-access Edge Data Center ("EDC") and colocation services. SME in telecommunications, managing, designing, implementing, and deploying EDC Infrastructure across the US. Adrian Goldfarb Chief Financial Officer 45+ years of experience in commercial, operational, and financial positions in technology companies including over 18 years as CFO of public companies. Jeff Necciai Chief Technology Officer 35+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering value- driven technology solutions across a wide range of industries. Former CTO for Nascent Technologies. Chris King Chief Commercial Officer 23+ years of operational and commercial leadership experience within global energy & supply chain sectors. SME in managing acquisition integrations and building commercial team that focuses on new revenue, asset sales, and contract extensions. Leah Brown Controller 25+ years of experience in accounting, finance, program oversight, and strategic planning, including various financial positions at a Fortune 500 company in the transportation sector. John White VP, Operations 45+ years of military and private sector experience. Decorated Infantry Combat Veteran. SME with installation of power plants, solar farms, and Railcar Inspection Portals. David McKee Strategic Advisor-RAIL 40+ years of experience in the rail industry with leadership roles for CSX Transportation and Oldcastle Railroad. SME in rail safety, train operations, fleet productivity goals, and regulatory compliance.
(in '000s) (except EPS (LPS)) 6 Months 2023 (Unaudited) 6 Months 2024 (Unaudited) FY 2022 (Audited) FY 2023 (Audited) Revenues $4,414 $2,581 $15,012 $7,471 Cost of Revenues $3,636 $2,701 $10,264 $6,162 Gross Margin $779 ($120) $4,748 $1,309 Operating Expenses $6,074 $5,858 $11,613 $12,755 Income (Loss) from Operations ($5,295) ($5,978) ($6,865) ($11,447) Other Income (Expense) $166 $23 $0 $205 Net Income (Loss) ($5,133) ($5,957) ($6,865) ($11,242) EPS (LPS) ($0.72) ($0.81) ($1.11) ($1.56) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 7,163 7,379 6,175 7,204
(in '000s) June 30, 2024, 10-Q (Unaudited) Dec 31, 2023, 10-K (Audited) Current Assets $3,428 $6,257
Cash, A/R, Contract Assets(1) $1,774 $4,546 Current Liabilities $3,616 $3,247 Contract Liabilities(2) $1,484 $1,666 Debt $0 $0 Cash $506 $2,442 Working Capital ($188) $1,711 Stockholders' Equity $2,888 $5,367
(1) Contract Assets become A/R as projects complete milestones (2) Contract Liabilities reduce as project milestones completed (excludes data provision contract liabilities)
All share counts represent "Common Stock or Equivalents" As of 08/05/24
Common Stock 7,689,969(1) Warrants Options 344,644(2) 1,279,064(3) Series D Convertible Preferred 466,334(4) Series E Convertible Preferred 4,451,669(5) Total Share Count Fully Diluted 14,331,680(1)
Market Capitalization (Aug. 5 $2.29)/Fully Diluted $18.15M/$29.43M(6)
(1) At-The-Market (ATM) shares 2,500,000; Issued but not outstanding shares 2,433,775; Common Stock with ATM shares 10,123,744; Fully Diluted if all ATM shares are sold 16,665,455 (2) Weighted Average Exercise Price: $3.61/share (3) Weighted Average Exercise Price: $5.22/share (4) Common Stock Equivalent as converted = 1,399 Preferred Shares (Series D), Exercise Price: $3.00/share (5) Common Stock Equivalent as converted = 13,625 Preferred Shares (Series E), Exercise Price: $3.00/share; 5(6) ,000 shares exchanged from Series F Note: Calculated by Intrinsic Value Method