Forward Industries (FWDI) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved disciplined execution and significant progress in cost structure optimization, capital strength, and Solana ecosystem engagement during Q2 FY2026.

• Leading SOL treasury company, holding over 7.0M SOL, more than the next three largest competitors combined as of March 31, 2026.

• Completed strategic share repurchases totaling 10.8 million shares for $58 million, reducing shares outstanding by 11.4% since September 2025.

• Secured $40 million in institutional debt from Galaxy Digital at a 3.4% average interest rate, collateralized by SOL holdings.

• Advanced initiatives in tokenized equities, validator operations, and Solana-native DeFi protocols, including fwdSOL and OnRe investments.

Financial highlights

• Q2 FY2026 revenue rose over 4x year-over-year to $13.0 million, with gross margin expanding to 70.0% from -5.7% year-over-year, driven by Solana staking revenue.

• For the six months ended March 31, 2026, revenue reached $34.4 million, up from $7.7 million year-over-year, and gross margin increased to 75.4%.

• Net loss for Q2 FY2026 was $283.1 million, primarily due to a $201.7 million loss and $85.1 million impairment on digital assets; net loss for the six months was $868.7 million, reflecting SOL price declines.

• Cash position at March 31, 2026, was $16.6 million, with negative working capital of $33 million.

• SG&A expenses were $6.6 million, down from $7.2 million sequentially, reflecting early benefits from the cost reduction plan.

Outlook and guidance

• Focus remains on compounding SOL per share, optimizing capital structure, and expanding on-chain revenue streams.

• Management expects existing cash, digital asset holdings, and ATM facility to meet liquidity needs through at least May 2027, assuming ability to liquidate digital assets as needed.

• Cost reduction plan targets a quarterly SG&A run rate of $4.8 million.

• Strategic transactions, including M&A and investments, are targeted to drive SOL/share growth above native staking rates.