NOTE 8 – OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES

 

On August 27, 2021, the Company entered into an amendment to its lease agreement with its landlord to modify the facility lease to relocate and increase the square footage of the lease premises. The term of the lease commenced on October 1, 2021 with a new monthly base rent of $7,156 plus a pro rata share of operating expenses beginning January 2022. This lease expired on December 31, 2024. The base rent was subject to 3% annual increases beginning in the 2nd and 3rd lease year as defined in the amended lease agreement. On April 24, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment agreement with the same landlord to modify the facility lease to relocate and reduce the square footage of the lease premises. The term of the lease commenced on May 1, 2025 and shall expire on May 31, 2029 with a new monthly base rent of $6,417 plus a pro rata share of operating expenses beginning on June 1, 2025. The base rent is subject to 3% annual increases beginning in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th lease year as defined in the amended lease agreement. In addition to the monthly base rent, the Company is charged separately for a monthly payment of $307 for electrical use which is considered a non-lease component. These non-lease component payments are expensed as incurred and are not included in operating lease assets or liabilities. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, rent expense amounted to $89,383 and $90,955, respectively, and were included in general and administrative expenses.

 

On April 24, 2025, upon the execution of the amendment agreement, the Company recorded right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities of $244,793. The remaining lease term for the operating lease is 41 months as of December 31, 2025 and the incremental borrowing rate is 14.0% (based on historical borrowing rates).

 

Right-of- use assets are summarized below:

 

   December 31,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Office lease  $244,793   $198,898 
Less accumulated amortization   (33,590)   (198,898)
Right-of-use asset, net  $211,203   $
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Operating lease liabilities are summarized below:

 

   December 31,
2025
   December 31,
2024
 
Office lease  $244,793   $198,898 
Reduction of lease liability   (25,818)   (198,898)
Total lease liability   218,975    
-
 
Less: current portion   (51,040)   
-
 
Long term portion of lease liability  $167,935   $
-
 

 

Minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating lease on December 31, 2025 are as follows:

 

For the year ended December 31:    
2026  $78,540 
2027   80,892 
2028   83,324 
2029  $35,060 
Total   277,816 
Less: present value discount   (58,841)
Total operating lease liability  $218,975 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 30, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 31, 2025
2021Mar 29, 2022

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.