AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. Leases Disclosure
| 16. | Leases |
Commercial real estate
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company entered into a lease agreement for a facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with a lease term extending through October 31, 2030. At lease commencement, the Company recognized a ROU operating lease asset of $1.9 million, a current operating lease liability of $0.3 million, and a noncurrent operating lease liability of $1.6 million.
The Company also leases office space in McLean, Virginia, which serves as its principal executive offices, with a lease term extending through March 31, 2031. At lease commencement, the Company recognized a ROU operating lease asset of $0.5 million, a current operating lease liability of $0.1 million, and a noncurrent operating lease liability of $0.4 million.
Sky-Watch leases three commercial real estate locations used primarily as office space and for production. One location does not have a fixed contractual term, however, the Company has assumed a two-year lease term based on its assessment that it is reasonably certain to continue using the space for that period. The other two leases have contractual terms ending on May 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028.
Aspen Avionics has a lease for its office and assembly facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with terms extending through March 31, 2026.
Coastal Defense has one hangar lease with a lease term extending through February 29, 2028. Other hangar leases are leased on a month-to-month basis.
Additional office leases are leased on a month-to-month basis. All of the commercial real estate leases with terms greater than one year described above are classified as operating leases and are included within ROU assets and lease liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Automobiles and Aircraft
Sky-Watch leases one automobile with a lease term ending in 2026, which is classified as an operating lease and is included within ROU assets and lease liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. All other automobile and aircraft leases are leased on a month-to-month basis or have lease terms of less than one year.
The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s operating leases:
| Year ended | Year ended | |||||||
| (In Thousands) | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | 472 | $ | 381 | ||||
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2025 were as follows:
| 2026 | $ | 1,179 | ||
| 2027 | 966 | |||
| 2028 | 610 | |||
| 2029 | 608 | |||
| 2030 | 545 | |||
| Thereafter | 36 | |||
| Total | 3,944 | |||
| Less: interest | (564 | ) | ||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 3,380 |
Total lease expense was $0.6 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining lease term for the operating leases was 4.1 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 7.81%. As of December 31, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term for the operating leases was 2.1 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 6.22%. Short-term lease expense for 2025 and 2024 were $1.0 million and $0.3 million.
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.