{"id":2371050,"date":"2026-04-13T12:40:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2371050"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:40:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:40:07","slug":"kustom-narrows-fy2025-net-loss-by-11-9m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kustom-narrows-fy2025-net-loss-by-11-9m\/","title":{"rendered":"Kustom narrows FY2025 net loss by $11.9M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-rhea-tools\">\n<div class=\"news-card-body\">\n<div class=\"news-card-summary mb-2\" id=\"rhea-summary-container\" data-news-id=\"1038766\" data-available-langs=\"[&quot;en&quot;,&quot;it&quot;,&quot;es&quot;,&quot;de&quot;,&quot;ko&quot;,&quot;fr&quot;,&quot;ar&quot;]\" data-current-lang=\"en\" data-user-preferred-lang=\"en\" data-ui-labels=\"{&quot;en&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;Rhea-AI Summary&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;Positive&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;Negative&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;Insights&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;Tags&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;None.&quot;},&quot;ko&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;Rhea-AI \uc694\uc57d&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;\uae0d\uc815\uc801&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;\ubd80\uc815\uc801&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;\uc778\uc0ac\uc774\ud2b8&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;\ud0dc\uadf8&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;\uc5c6\uc74c.&quot;},&quot;it&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;Riepilogo Rhea-AI&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;Positivo&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;Negativo&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;Approfondimenti&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;Tag&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;Nessuno.&quot;},&quot;es&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;Resumen Rhea-AI&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;Positivo&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;Negativo&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;Perspectivas&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;Etiquetas&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;Ninguno.&quot;},&quot;de&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;Rhea-AI Zusammenfassung&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;Positiv&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;Negativ&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;Einblicke&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;Tags&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;Keine.&quot;},&quot;fr&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;R\u00e9sum\u00e9 Rhea-AI&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;Positif&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;N\u00e9gatif&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;Perspectives&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;Tags&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;Aucun.&quot;},&quot;ar&quot;:{&quot;summary&quot;:&quot;\u0645\u0644\u062e\u0635 Rhea-AI&quot;,&quot;positive&quot;:&quot;\u0625\u064a\u062c\u0627\u0628\u064a&quot;,&quot;negative&quot;:&quot;\u0633\u0644\u0628\u064a&quot;,&quot;insights&quot;:&quot;\u0631\u0624\u0649&quot;,&quot;tags&quot;:&quot;\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0627\u062a&quot;,&quot;none&quot;:&quot;\u0644\u0627 \u0634\u064a\u0621.&quot;}}\" data-initial-positive=\"[&quot;Net loss improved by &lt;b&gt;$11.945M&lt;\/b&gt; to &lt;b&gt;$5.955M&lt;\/b&gt;&quot;,&quot;Total revenues from continuing operations of &lt;b&gt;$13.755M&lt;\/b&gt; (+$0.235M YoY)&quot;,&quot;SG&amp;A expenses reduced by &lt;b&gt;$2.275M&lt;\/b&gt;&quot;,&quot;Total stockholders\u2019 equity increased by &lt;b&gt;$11.4M&lt;\/b&gt;&quot;,&quot;RCM business sale closed effective &lt;b&gt;Jan 1, 2026&lt;\/b&gt;&quot;]\" data-initial-negative=\"[&quot;One-time goodwill and intangible impairment of &lt;b&gt;$2.535M&lt;\/b&gt;&quot;,&quot;RCM segment losses of &lt;b&gt;$1.405M&lt;\/b&gt; in 2025&quot;,&quot;Legacy video solutions sale is a &lt;b&gt;non-binding MOU&lt;\/b&gt; (transaction not finalized)&quot;,&quot;Net loss remains &lt;b&gt;$5.955M&lt;\/b&gt; for 2025&quot;]\" data-rhea-loading=\"false\">\n<p>        <!-- SEO OPTIMIZATION: Only render the user's preferred language summary --><\/p>\n<div id=\"summary\" lang=\"en\">\n<p><b>Kustom Entertainment (NASDAQ: KUST)<\/b> reported fiscal 2025 results with a significant improvement in net loss and balance sheet metrics. Total revenue from continuing operations rose to <b>$13.755 million<\/b>, SG&amp;A improved by <b>$2.275 million<\/b>, and net loss improved by <b>$11.945 million<\/b> to <b>$5.955 million<\/b>. The company closed the sale of its RCM business effective <b>Jan 1, 2026<\/b> and entered a non-binding MOU to sell legacy video solutions for an expected <b>$6.0\u2013$8.5 million<\/b>. TicketSmarter received Forbes recognition, and the company outlined the 2026 Country Stampede lineup for June 25\u201327, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"summary-loading\" class=\"d-none text-center py-3\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Loading&#8230;<\/span>&#13;\n          <\/p>\n<p>          <span class=\"ms-2 text-muted\">Loading translation&#8230;<\/span>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"news-card-takes mt-2\">\n<div id=\"news-card-positive\" class=\"news-card-positive \">\n<h3 class=\"title\">Positive<\/h3>\n<ul>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>Net loss improved by <b>$11.945M<\/b> to <b>$5.955M<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>Total revenues from continuing operations of <b>$13.755M<\/b> (+$0.235M YoY)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>SG&amp;A expenses reduced by <b>$2.275M<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>Total stockholders\u2019 equity increased by <b>$11.4M<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>RCM business sale closed effective <b>Jan 1, 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;\n          <\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"news-card-negative\" class=\"news-card-negative \">\n<h3 class=\"title\">Negative<\/h3>\n<ul>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>One-time goodwill and intangible impairment of <b>$2.535M<\/b><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>RCM segment losses of <b>$1.405M<\/b> in 2025<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>Legacy video solutions sale is a <b>non-binding MOU<\/b> (transaction not finalized)<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<li>Net loss remains <b>$5.955M<\/b> for 2025<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;\n          <\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-insights-cards\">\n<p><!-- Argus Momentum Alert (can render independently without insights) --><br \/>\n<!-- Skip if rendered separately via news-article-context-argus.ejs --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Key Figures at a Glance --><\/p>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"key-figures\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<div class=\"context-figures-grid\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Revenue<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$13,755,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Total revenues from continuing operations in fiscal year 2025<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Revenue increase<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$235,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Year-over-year revenue growth from continuing operations in 2025<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">SG&amp;A expenses<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$12,230,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Selling, General, and Administrative expenses in 2025 after improvements<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">SG&amp;A improvement<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$2,275,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Year-over-year reduction in SG&amp;A expenses in 2025<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Non-operating income increase<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$11,440,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Year-over-year increase in non-operating income during 2025<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Net loss from continuing ops<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$5,955,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">2025 net loss from continuing operations vs $17,900,000 prior year<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Stockholders\u2019 equity increase<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$11,400,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Year-over-year increase in total stockholders\u2019 equity<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-label\">Working capital improvement<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-value\">$17,900,000<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-figure-context\">Year-over-year improvement in net working capital position<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Market Reality Check + Peers on Argus --><\/p>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"market-reality\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<div class=\"reality-stats\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-value\">$0.6543<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-label\">Last Close<\/span>&#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-label\">Volume<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-text\">Volume <b>89,370<\/b> is slightly above the 20-day average of <b>82,187<\/b> (relative volume <b>1.09x<\/b>).<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"context-badge context-normal\">normal<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-label\">Technical<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n        <span class=\"reality-stat-text\">Shares at <b>$0.6543<\/b> are trading below the <b>200-day MA<\/b> of <b>$1.30<\/b> and sit <b>85.4%<\/b> under the 52-week high.<\/span>&#13;\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"peers\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<div class=\"peers-content\">\n<p class=\"peers-text\">No peer stocks from the Entertainment space appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting the <b>-6.53%<\/b> move in KUST was stock-specific rather than part of a broader sector rotation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Historical Context Table --><\/p>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"historical\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<div class=\"context-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"context-table\">&#13;<\/p>\n<thead>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<th>Sentiment<\/th>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<th>Move<\/th>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<th>Catalyst<\/th>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          <\/tr>\n<p>&#13;\n        <\/thead>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<\/p>\n<tr class=\"context-divergence-row\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-date\">Mar 03<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-event\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KUST\/kustom-entertainment-s-digital-ally-brand-secures-multi-year-body-7pgayd5s9bse.html\">Body camera contract<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-sentiment\">&#13;<br \/>\n              <span class=\"context-positive\">Positive<\/span>&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-move context-negative\">&#13;<br \/>\n              -6.0%&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-catalyst\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <i class=\"bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill context-divergence-flag\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n              Multi-year body camera subscription with large Kansas City health system.&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          <\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<\/p>\n<tr class=\"\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-date\">Feb 10<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-event\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KUST\/kustom-entertainment-s-ticketsmarter-named-among-10-best-ticket-49154u7ndgs1.html\">TicketSmarter recognition<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-sentiment\">&#13;<br \/>\n              <span class=\"context-positive\">Positive<\/span>&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-move context-positive\">&#13;<br \/>\n              +12.4%&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-catalyst\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n              TicketSmarter named top resale site and pivot to ticketing reiterated.&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          <\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<\/p>\n<tr class=\"context-divergence-row\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-date\">Jan 22<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-event\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KUST\/kustom-entertainment-inc-announces-a-non-binding-memorandum-of-jkltmfmug38j.html\">Video unit divestiture MOU<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-sentiment\">&#13;<br \/>\n              <span class=\"context-positive\">Positive<\/span>&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-move context-negative\">&#13;<br \/>\n              -5.1%&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-catalyst\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <i class=\"bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill context-divergence-flag\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n              Non-binding MOU to sell video solutions division to Cycurion.&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          <\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<\/p>\n<tr class=\"context-divergence-row\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-date\">Jan 12<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-event\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/KUST\/kustom-entertainment-inc-completes-the-divestiture-of-its-nobility-6vwa834eolct.html\">Healthcare divestiture<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-sentiment\">&#13;<br \/>\n              <span class=\"context-positive\">Positive<\/span>&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-move context-negative\">&#13;<br \/>\n              -17.4%&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td class=\"context-cell-catalyst\">&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n                <i class=\"bi bi-exclamation-triangle-fill context-divergence-flag\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n              &#13;<br \/>\n              Completion of Nobility Healthcare sale to refocus on live entertainment.&#13;\n            <\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          <\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/table>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"context-pattern-card\">\n<div class=\"context-pattern-content\">\n        <span class=\"context-pattern-label\">Pattern Detected<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"context-pattern-text\">Recent history shows KUST often selling off on strategic or positive business updates, with only one of the last four news events aligning positively with price reaction.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"context-history-recap\">\n<div class=\"context-history-recap-content\">\n        <span class=\"context-history-recap-label\">Recent Company History<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"context-history-recap-text\">Over the past few months, KUST has focused on sharpening its live entertainment and ticketing strategy. In <b>January 2026<\/b>, it completed the divestiture of Nobility Healthcare and separately announced an MOU to sell its video solutions segment. In <b>February 2026<\/b>, TicketSmarter gained Forbes recognition, and in <b>March 2026<\/b>, the Digital Ally brand secured a multi-year body camera subscription deal. Despite these seemingly constructive updates, share price reactions have frequently been negative, similar to the pre-news decline ahead of this 10-K and FY 2025 results release.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Historical Comparison (Tag-specific) --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Regulatory & Risk Context (only show if has actual data) --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Market Pulse Summary (Narrative) - Dynamic based on actual market reaction --><\/p>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"market-pulse\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<p class=\"context-narrative-text\">&#13;<br \/>\n      This announcement combined FY 2025 financial data with confirmation of the Form 10-K filing and further detail on Kustom\u2019s shift toward live entertainment and proprietary ticketing. The company emphasized revenue growth from continuing operations, a significantly reduced net loss, and stronger equity and working capital positions. Recent divestitures and MOUs point to continued balance sheet simplification. Investors may focus on how consistently KUST converts this streamlined structure and brand recognition into durable, ticketing-led growth.&#13;\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Key Terms in This Article --><\/p>\n<div class=\"context-card\" data-card=\"key-terms\">\n<div class=\"context-card-body\">\n<div class=\"context-terms-grid\">\n<details class=\"context-term-accordion\" id=\"term-form-10-k\">&#13;<\/p>\n<summary class=\"context-term-summary\">&#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-name\">form 10-k<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-category context-term-cat-regulatory\">regulatory<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/summary>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"context-term-content\">\n<p>&#8220;confirmed the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company&#8217;s financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company&#8217;s performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/details>\n<details class=\"context-term-accordion\" id=\"term-goodwill\">&#13;<\/p>\n<summary class=\"context-term-summary\">&#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-name\">goodwill<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-category context-term-cat-financial\">financial<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/summary>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"context-term-content\">\n<p>&#8220;despite a one-time, non-cash charge of $2,535,000 for goodwill and intangible&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Goodwill is the extra value a buyer pays for a company above the measurable worth of its buildings, inventory and other tangible items, reflecting things like brand reputation, customer loyalty and expected future profits. Think of paying more for a caf\u00e9 because of its famous name and regulars rather than its furniture alone. It matters to investors because changes in goodwill \u2014 for example a write-down if expected benefits don\u2019t materialize \u2014 can reduce reported earnings and signal that past acquisitions aren\u2019t delivering as hoped.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/details>\n<details class=\"context-term-accordion\" id=\"term-intangible-asset-impairment\">&#13;<\/p>\n<summary class=\"context-term-summary\">&#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-name\">intangible asset impairment<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-category context-term-cat-financial\">financial<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/summary>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"context-term-content\">\n<p>&#8220;non-cash charge of $2,535,000 for goodwill and intangible asset impairment&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>An intangible asset impairment is a forced reduction in the book value of non-physical assets like patents, trademarks, software or customer relationships when those assets are no longer expected to generate the cash the company originally forecasted. It matters to investors because the write-down lowers reported profits and equity, can signal weaker future earnings or poor investment returns, and may affect credit terms or management credibility much like marking a damaged painting down to its actual resale value.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/details>\n<details class=\"context-term-accordion\" id=\"term-non-operating-income\">&#13;<\/p>\n<summary class=\"context-term-summary\">&#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-name\">non-operating income<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-category context-term-cat-financial\">financial<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/summary>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"context-term-content\">\n<p>&#8220;Non-Operating Income: Non-operating income increased by $11,440,000 year over year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Non-operating income is money a company earns or loses from activities outside its main business \u2014 for example interest, investment gains or losses, and one-time sales of assets. Investors watch it because it can inflate or mask the health of the core business: think of it as a shop owner\u2019s extra income from renting out a back room rather than from selling products, which can boost short-term profits but may not reflect sustainable performance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/details>\n<details class=\"context-term-accordion\" id=\"term-warrant-derivative-liabilities\">&#13;<\/p>\n<summary class=\"context-term-summary\">&#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-name\">warrant derivative liabilities<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n          <span class=\"context-term-category context-term-cat-financial\">financial<\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n          &#13;<br \/>\n        <\/summary>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"context-term-content\">\n<p>&#8220;a $4,575,000 improvement in the fair value of warrant derivative liabilities&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Warrant derivative liabilities are financial claims that give someone the right to buy a company\u2019s stock under terms that require the company to settle in cash or otherwise behave like a bet whose value moves with the share price. They show up on the balance sheet as a liability because the company may owe cash if the warrants are exercised or revalued, and changes in their value flow through earnings. Investors care because these instruments can create earnings volatility and potential cash outflows, and they signal future dilution risk to shareholders similar to having a standing IOU tied to the stock price.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n      <\/details>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Jargon Translator (Glossary) - Accordion (fallback if no article_terms) --><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI-Generated Content Disclaimer --><\/p>\n<p class=\"context-ai-disclaimer\">AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    <time datetime=\"2026-04-13T12:30:00.000Z\" class=\"fst-italic pb-1\">&#13;<br \/>\n      04\/13\/2026 &#8211; 08:30 AM&#13;<br \/>\n    <\/time>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Company Highlights <money>$11.9 Million<\/money> Improvement in Net Loss, Strategic Divestiture of Non-Core Assets, and Forbes Recognition for TicketSmarter<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>OVERLAND PARK, KS, April  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212;  Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/KUST\/\" title=\"View KUST stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\">KUST<\/a>) (\u201cKustom\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), <\/b>a leader in live entertainment and digital ticketing, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Company also confirmed the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">2025 marked a transformative year for Kustom, characterized by a sharp reduction in net losses, the successful divestiture of non-core business segments, and a concentrated strategic pivot toward the <money>$100 billion<\/money> global live entertainment market.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Revenue Growth: Total revenues from continuing operations rose to approximately <money>$13,755,000<\/money>, an increase of <money>$235,000<\/money> year-over-year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Operating Efficiency: Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&amp;A) expenses improved by <money>$2,275,000<\/money> year-over-year to approximately <money>$12,230,000<\/money> in 2025. This improvement was achieved despite a one-time, non-cash charge of <money>$2,535,000<\/money> for goodwill and intangible asset impairment during 2025.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Non-Operating Income: Non-operating income increased by <money>$11,440,000<\/money> year over year. This was driven primarily by a <money>$4,575,000<\/money> improvement in the fair value of warrant derivative liabilities and a <money>$2,715,000<\/money> reduction in interest expense.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Bottom Line Improvement: Net loss from continuing operations improved by approximately <money>$11,945,000 t<\/money>o <money>$5,955,000<\/money> compared to <money>$17,900,000<\/money> for the prior fiscal year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Balance sheet: Total stockholders\u2019 equity increased <money>$11.4 million<\/money> and net working capital position improved by <money>$17.9 million<\/money> year over year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Strategic Pivot &amp; Asset Divestitures<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Kustom is successfully executing its strategy to exit legacy business lines to focus exclusively on entertainment and proprietary ticketing.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">The Company recently changed its name to Kustom Entertainment, Inc. further emphasizing its new strategy and focus.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Revenue Cycle Management (RCM): The Company closed the sale of its medical billing RCM business effective January 1, 2026. This segment accounted for losses of <money>$1,405,000<\/money> in 2025 and <money>$3,820,000<\/money> in 2024.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Legacy Video Solutions: Kustom has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to sell its legacy video solutions division to Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU). If finalized, the transaction is expected to be valued between <money>$6.0 million<\/money> and <money>$8.5 million<\/money>, further streamlining Kustom\u2019s balance sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Forbes Recognition for TicketSmarter<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">On February 6, 2026, Forbes Advisor named TicketSmarter a &#8220;Best Resale Site for Tickets.&#8221; The expert review specifically lauded the platform\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Pricing Transparency: Clear communication of total costs, including fees, prior to checkout.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Buyer Protections: A <percent>100%<\/percent> Ticket Guarantee ensuring valid tickets or full refunds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Seller-Friendly Terms: Commissions as low as <percent>10%<\/percent> for returning sellers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Massive Reach: Listing visibility across thousands of websites via partner networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cWe are honored to receive this recognition from Forbes Advisor, which serves as a powerful validation of our fan-first philosophy,\u201d said Stanton Ross, CEO of Kustom Entertainment. \u201cAs we continue our strategic pivot to focus exclusively on live events and proprietary ticketing, recognitions like this underscore the value TicketSmarter provides. We remain committed to providing a secure, transparent, and seamless experience for the 125,000+ events we support across North America.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>2026 Country Stampede Music Festival Lineup<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Kustom is proud to announce the full lineup for the 2026 Country Stampede Music Festival, celebrating its 30th anniversary on June 25\u201327, 2026, at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Headliners: Rascal Flatts, Zach Top (2025 CMA New Artist of the Year), and Treaty Oak Revival.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Main Stage Support: Scotty McCreery, Wyatt Flores, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio, Jerrod Niemann, Lanie Gardner, Presley &amp; Taylor, and The Wilder Blue.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">Expanded Experience: The 2026 festival includes a downtown Bonner Springs pre-party, late-night after-parties, and the &#8220;Battle of the Bands&#8221; finale was in March to determine the opening act for the Main Stage. The battle of the bands winner was Isaac Cole, and he will be opening the festival on the main stage on Thursday June 25<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top:5pt; margin-bottom:5pt; text-align:justify;\">We also have a Kickoff Party at Hollywood Casino on Wednesday June 24<sup>th, <\/sup>and nightly after parties as soon as the main stage ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cKustom Entertainment isn\u2019t just another production company. We pour into each community we visit,\u201d said Matt Tholen, Vice President of Operations. \u201cThe 2026 lineup shows how we blend strong headliners, solid support, and real opportunities for emerging artists to build a festival that serves everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Tickets, camping, and VIP experiences are available now at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-Kd1oJqt4ZN_x6s9gH0SgZBcTitihw4fyk1cIYKuFPtUxnrXAVMl2LyAcRG0OxbB1Xk1BXcVfJh_d_mrH8iOsxsWpzNV8v5Z2BzUCuolRkhChZMgGoyN5jEEXwIKhBlV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.CountryStampede.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>About Kustom Entertainment, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Kustom Entertainment, Inc. is a leader in live event production and ticketing technology, specializing in large-scale music festivals and end-to-end event management. Its flagship event, Country Stampede, is held annually during June at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Company also maintains a legacy segment engaged in video solution technology (in-car and body-worn cameras) for law enforcement and security, currently integrating artificial intelligence to enhance its specialized product lines.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, please visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=UBfSWL3U4CBs6xg9rISL2ITjKnb1TIxPGhE1tzbNp8rJUHjzMhj3V7dTAmKqDMRD8Ib05A0zGbPd7i3pJtFYbvc9CQvarZO8r-C7th49x54=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.kustoment.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ZhnmqV38sJlrS1_uabM-AMmCcEy4jeOVWpgO-pP7DNmou8vRMs7-LRI9yU9ZH48GflwiGXOPz0eZkJDUw45L20Kb0AzncplJiUo8pJGhNgY=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.digitalally.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><i>Statements made in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management\u2019s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price could be materially negatively affected. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of today\u2019s date. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company\u2019s performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the risks described from time to time in the Company\u2019s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risks described in the Company\u2019s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the captions \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and \u201cManagement\u2019s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations\u201d (as applicable). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information.<\/i><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">For Additional Information, Please Contact:<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Stanton E. Ross, CEO at (913) 456-5878<\/p>\n<p>  <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MmFmMjhiNTgtZmViMS00NWI0LWJmYWMtMTA1NDIxYWJkNzRiLTEwMzIyNDktMjAyNi0wNC0xMy1lbg==\/tiny\/Kustom-Entertainment-Inc-.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n      &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<section id=\"faq-container\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>  &#13;\n  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-how-kust-perform-financially-fiscal-year-2025\">\n<h3>How did KUST perform financially for fiscal year 2025?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Kustom reported improved results with a net loss narrowed to <b>$5.955 million<\/b>. According to the company, revenue from continuing operations rose to <b>$13.755 million<\/b> and SG&amp;A fell by <b>$2.275 million<\/b>, driving the bottom-line improvement.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-divestitures-kustom-announce-when-rcm-sale-close\">\n<h3>What divestitures did Kustom announce and when did the RCM sale close?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Kustom closed the sale of its RCM business effective <b>January 1, 2026<\/b>. According to the company, the sale exits a losing segment that posted <b>$1.405 million<\/b> of losses in 2025, streamlining focus to entertainment.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-status-expected-value-legacy-video-solutions-deal-kust\">\n<h3>What is the status and expected value of the legacy video solutions deal for KUST?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Kustom entered a <b>non-binding MOU<\/b> to sell legacy video solutions to Cycurion with an expected value of <b>$6.0\u2013$8.5 million<\/b>. According to the company, the transaction remains subject to finalization and terms.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-how-non-operating-items-affect-kusts-2025-results\">\n<h3>How did non-operating items affect KUST\u2019s 2025 results?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Non-operating income rose substantially, improving results by <b>$11.44 million<\/b>. According to the company, gains included a <b>$4.575 million<\/b> warrant derivative fair-value improvement and reduced interest expense of <b>$2.715 million<\/b>.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-recognition-ticketsmarter-receive-features-highlighted\">\n<h3>What recognition did TicketSmarter receive and what features were highlighted?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          TicketSmarter was named a &#8216;Best Resale Site for Tickets&#8217; by Forbes Advisor. According to the company, the review cited pricing transparency, a 100% ticket guarantee, seller commissions as low as 10%, and broad listing reach.&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item mt-2\" id=\"faq-key-details-2026-country-stampede-festival-announced-kust\">\n<h3>What are the key details for the 2026 Country Stampede festival announced by KUST?<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n          Country Stampede will run June 25\u201327, 2026, at Azura Amphitheater celebrating its 30th anniversary. 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