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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001396536
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 650493217
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** FL
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39227
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26822807

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7660 CENTURION PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** JACKSONVILLE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32256
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 904-296-2807

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7660 CENTURION PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** JACKSONVILLE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32256

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DUOS TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20150710

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20070416

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 10-K**

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☒ **ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

for the fiscal year ended **December 31, 2025**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the transition period from: _____________ to _____________

Commission file number: **000-55497**

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.**

*(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)*

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**7660 Centurion Parkway, Suite 100**

**Jacksonville, Florida 32256**

*(Address of Principal Executive Offices)*

**(904) 296-2807**

*(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)*

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐No☒

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes ☐No☒

The aggregate market value of the registrant's voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the average bid and asked price of such common equity on June 30, 2025, was $51,114,564. As of March 27, 2026, the registrant has one class of common equity, and the number of shares outstanding of such common equity is 29,542,860.

Documents Incorporated by Reference: Portions of the Company's proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 28, 2026 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report. Such proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

 **DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.**

**2025 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT**

TO BE UPDATED BY EDGAR

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  | **PART I** |  |
| Item 1. | [Business](#a_001) | 1 |
| Item 1A. | [Risk Factors](#a_002) | 8 |
| Item 1B. | [Unresolved Staff Comments](#a_003) | 15 |
| Item 1C. | [Cybersecurity](#a_004) | 15 |
| Item 2. | [Properties](#a_005) | 16 |
| Item 3. | [Legal Proceedings](#a_006) | 16 |
| Item 4. | [Mine Safety Disclosures](#a_007) | 16 |
|  | **PART II** |  |
| Item 5. | [Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](#a_008) | 17 |
| Item 6. | [\[Reserved\]](#a_009) | 21 |
| Item 7. | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation](#a_010) | 22 |
| Item 7A. | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#a_011) | 33 |
| Item 8. | [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](#a_012) | 33 |
| Item 9. | [Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure](#a_013) | 33 |
| Item 9A. | [Controls and Procedures](#a_014) | 33 |
| Item 9B. | [Other Information](#a_015) | 34 |
| Item 9C. | [Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections](#a_016) | 34 |
|  | **PART III** |  |
| Item 10. | [Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance](#a_016) | 35 |
| Item 11. | [Executive Compensation](#a_018) | 35 |
| Item 12. | [Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters](#a_019) | 35 |
| Item 13. | [Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence](#a_020) | 35 |
| Item 14. | [Principal Accountant Fees and Services](#a_021) | 35 |
|  | **PART IV** |  |
| Item 15. | [Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules](#a_022) | 36 |
| Item 16. | [Form 10-K Summary](#a_023) | 40 |
| [SIGNATURES](#a_024) | [SIGNATURES](#a_024) | 41 |

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i

 **FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS**

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Certain statements made in this discussion are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology and include, without limitation, statements below regarding our business plans, the ability to raise working capital and expectations as to market acceptance of our products. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to continue as a going concern, our ability to generate sufficient cash to continue and expand operations, the competitive environment generally and in our specific market areas, changes in technology, the availability of and the terms of financing, changes in costs and availability of goods and services, economic conditions in general and in our specific market areas, changes in federal, state and/or local government laws and regulations potentially affecting the use of our technology, changes in operating strategy or development plans and the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. Although we believe that expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Indeed, it is likely that some of our assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Our actual results and financial position may vary from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements and the variances may be material. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these forward-looking statements. The Company is under no duty to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report, except as may be required by law.

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 **PART I**

**Item 1. Business.**

**Our Corporate History**

Information Systems Associates, Inc. ("ISA") was incorporated in Florida on May 31, 1994. Our original business operations consisted of consulting services for asset management of large corporate data centers and the development and licensing of information technology ("IT") asset management software. In late 2014, ISA entered negotiations with Duos Technologies, Inc. ("duostech™") for the purposes of executing a merger between the two organizations (also known as a "reverse triangular merger"). Incorporated under the laws of Florida on November 30, 1990, duostech™ operated in various industry segments, specializing in the design, development and deployment of proprietary technology applications and turn-key engineered systems. This transaction was completed on April 1, 2015, whereby duostech™ became a wholly owned subsidiary of ISA. After the merger was completed, ISA changed its corporate name to Duos Technologies Group, Inc. ("Duos" or "the Company"). During 2024, the Company began a major expansion into new markets, leveraging the developments previously undertaken and the experience of its management team. Still headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Duos now manages three, wholly owned subsidiaries, duostech®, Duos Edge AI Inc., ("Duos Edge") and Duos Energy Corporation ("Duos Energy"). In its current operations it now employs approximately 84 people in management, operations, engineering, software development, customer support and project implementation and management across three major market segments including rail technology deployment, Data Center co-location facilities and behind the meter electrical power provision. Duos also continues to operate as a technology company which designs, develops, deploys and operates intelligent technology solutions with a focus on software applications and artificial intelligence ("AI") in addition to large project, consulting, implementation and asset management. Duos Edge AI includes our Technology Solutions business unit, which delivers manufacturer-agnostic infrastructure sourcing, integration, and value-added supply chain services supporting data center, AI, and enterprise deployments. The Company continues to maintain its portfolio of intelligent technology and analytics solutions with Duos Technologies, Inc., while expanding into digital infrastructure and distributed compute markets. The Company's headquarters are located at 7660 Centurion Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256 and main telephone number is (904) 296-2807.

**Overview**

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the Company operates through several wholly owned subsidiaries, including Duos Edge AI, Inc., Duos Technologies, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation, The Company delivers AI-driven technologies, edge computing infrastructure, and energy consulting services to support data-intensive and mission-critical operations. Duos is strategically focused on scaling its edge data center platform through Duos Edge AI. Together, these platforms position the Company to address growing demand for distributed digital infrastructure, while continuing to support legacy machine vision applications and provide energy-related services.

Evolution of the Company's Strategy

Over the past several years, the Company has evolved from a technology developer and provider, primarily focused on automated inspection and analytics solutions, toward a broader digital infrastructure platform centered on edge computing and distributed data center deployments. While our legacy solutions demonstrated the value of localized computing power, real-time data processing, and AI-enabled analytics in mission-critical environments, market dynamics and customer demand increasingly favor infrastructure-centric solutions that bring compute and connectivity closer to the point of use. This evolution has guided our strategic expansion into modular Edge Data Centers and infrastructure solutions and services.

Continued Support of Existing Solutions

The Company continues to support and operate its existing technology platforms and customer deployments. We believe our prior experience in deploying edge compute systems, operating in regulated environments, and managing complex installations provides a strong foundation for our digital infrastructure initiatives.

Expansion Into Digital Infrastructure and Edge Data Centers

During fiscal 2024, the Company significantly expanded its focus on deploying modular EDCs and building a repeatable platform to support distributed compute workloads across education, healthcare, service provider, enterprise, and public sector customers. These deployments are designed to generate both initial deployment revenue and long-term recurring revenue streams tied to infrastructure utilization and services.

Infrastructure Solutions and Value-Added Services

In addition to owning and deploying infrastructure, the Company recently launched Duos Technologies Solutions, an infrastructure solutions line of business as a complementary business unit to Duos Edge AI that provides manufacturer-agnostic sourcing, logistics coordination, and fulfillment services. This expansion leverages internal expertise while addressing customer demand for supply chain resilience, reduced lead times, and execution certainty in a constrained AI digital infrastructure market.

Capital Discipline and Execution Focus

Management believes this strategy enables a capital-efficient growth model that balances infrastructure ownership with services-based revenue, supports disciplined deployment pacing, and mitigates risks associated with large, centralized data center development. The Company intends to continue refining this model as market conditions and customer demand evolve. This integrated model is intended to support both the Company's owned and operated infrastructure footprint as well as third-party customer deployments.

Strategic Focus: Digital Infrastructure and Edge Data Centers

The Company is focused on expanding a distributed digital infrastructure platform designed to support:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• AI and machine learning
 workloads

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Edge and latency-sensitive
 applications

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Carrier-neutral connectivity

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Regional and underserved
 market deployments

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Enterprise and public-sector
 digital modernization initiatives

Through Duos Edge AI, the Company's flagship subsidiary expected to generate most if not all of the anticipated growth going forward, the Company develops modular, rapidly deployable Edge Data Centers intended to bring enterprise-grade computing capacity closer to end users. These facilities are designed to support localized processing, improved network performance, and scalable capacity without the capital intensity typically associated with traditional hyperscale development.

The Company's strategy includes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Deploying EDCs in Tier
 2–4 and underserved markets

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Supporting education,
 healthcare, service providers, and enterprise customers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Enabling AI inference
 and distributed compute use cases

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Building a repeatable,
 capital-efficient deployment model

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expanding recurring
 revenue opportunities through colocation and infrastructure services

While in the short term, the Company continues to maintain certain legacy technology solutions, these offerings are no longer the primary strategic growth driver and the Company has no further plans to invest in these legacy technologies.

Infrastructure Solutions and "White-Glove" Supply Chain Services

Complementing its EDC platform, the Company has expanded into data center infrastructure solutions through its Duos Technologies Solutions business unit. This business provides:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Manufacturer-agnostic
 sourcing of power, connectivity, thermal, and IT infrastructure

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Project-based procurement
 and logistics coordination

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vendor management and
 quality assurance

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Streamlined fulfillment
 for multi-site rollouts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Deployment support
 for both internal and third-party infrastructure projects

The Company's services are intended to function as a "white-glove" extension of customer procurement and deployment teams, helping reduce lead times, mitigate supply chain risk, and improve execution speed across complex infrastructure programs.

These capabilities position the Company to support:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Hyperscaler and AI
 ecosystem participants

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Colocation operators

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Telecommunications
 and fiber providers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Enterprise and industrial
 customers

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Public sector and education
 networks

By combining localized edge infrastructure with value-added sourcing and fulfillment, the Company seeks to participate in multiple layers of the digital infrastructure value chain.

Technology and Intellectual Property

The Company has developed proprietary technologies and holds patents and other intellectual property related to modular infrastructure design, edge computing deployment methodologies, and intelligent data processing. The Company also utilizes commercially available hardware and third-party components integrated into its engineered solutions.

The Company protects its intellectual property through a combination of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Patents and trademarks

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Confidentiality and
 assignment agreements

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Vendor and partner
 contractual protections

Rapid technological change, evolving customer requirements, and competitive innovation may affect the Company's ability to maintain or extend its technological differentiation. The Company vigorously defends its intellectual property where it believes infringements have occurred.

Legacy Intelligent Technology Solutions

Historically, the Company designed, developed, and deployed intelligent inspection and analytics solutions utilizing machine vision and artificial intelligence for transportation and logistics applications. These capabilities contributed to the Company's software, AI, and systems integration expertise. One of the developments this produced was the Edge Data Center, used for processing large amounts of digital images that could not be efficiently processed using "the cloud". The Company is now leading with that development as a distinct business due to the much larger potential growth expected from deploying these units in certain markets. Although certain legacy solutions remain in operation and may continue to generate revenue, the Company's current strategic emphasis is the expansion of its digital infrastructure and data center-related services. The Company does not intend to invest further resources in these legacy businesses and may look to monetize them in the near future.

Growth Strategy The Company's growth strategy is centered on:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Expanding its distributed
 Edge Data Center footprint

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increasing recurring
 infrastructure and colocation revenue

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Scaling its infrastructure
 sourcing and fulfillment platform

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Developing strategic
 relationships across the data center and AI ecosystem

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Pursuing selective
 partnerships or acquisitions that enhance infrastructure capabilities

Execution of this strategy may require continued investment in deployment, supply chain coordination, personnel, and customer acquisition. Market adoption, capital availability, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions may affect the pace of growth.

Industry Positioning

The Company operates within the broader digital infrastructure and data center ecosystem, which includes hyperscale providers, colocation operators, telecommunications carriers, infrastructure integrators, and equipment manufacturers. The market is characterized by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Rapid growth in AI
 and data-intensive workloads

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Increasing demand for
 distributed and edge compute capacity

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Long sales cycles for
 infrastructure projects

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Supply chain constraints
 affecting equipment availability

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Significant capital
 requirements

The Company seeks to differentiate through a combination of modular deployment capability, localized infrastructure strategy, and value-added supply chain and fulfillment services.

Competitive Strengths

We believe the Company is differentiated by the following competitive strengths:

Purpose-Built Modular Edge Infrastructure Platform We have developed and deployed patented, modular Edge Data Centers ("EDCs") with an architecture designed for rapid deployment, operational efficiency, and scalability. Our EDCs are engineered to deliver enterprise-grade compute, storage, and connectivity closer to end users, supporting low-latency workloads and distributed AI inference without reliance on centralized hyperscale facilities. Our intellectual property includes a recently awarded patent for a "clean room" entry and access facility on each EDC which aims to protect the highly sensitive and expensive equipment within the EDC. Integrated Infrastructure and Services Model Through our operating subsidiaries, we combine infrastructure ownership, deployment expertise, and value-added infrastructure sourcing and fulfillment services. This integrated model allows us to support customers across the full infrastructure lifecycle—from design and procurement through deployment and ongoing operations—while reducing execution risk and accelerating time to service. Capital-Efficient, Repeatable Deployment Strategy Our modular design and standardized deployment processes enable a repeatable, capital-efficient approach to scaling digital infrastructure. By deploying infrastructure in smaller, phased increments, we reduce upfront capital requirements and align investment more closely with customer demand.

Manufacturer-Agnostic Supply Chain Capabilities

Our infrastructure solutions platform operates on a vendor-neutral basis, allowing us to source, qualify, and fulfill equipment across power, connectivity, cooling, and intelligent technologies. This flexibility enhances supply chain resilience, mitigates vendor concentration risk, and enables faster response to changing customer or market conditions.

Experience in Regulated and Mission-Critical Environments

The Company has a long operating history delivering technology solutions in regulated, mission-critical environments. This experience informs our approach to reliability, security, compliance, and operational discipline across our data center and digital infrastructure offerings.

Positioned for Distributed AI and Edge Compute Demand

We believe the continued growth of AI, latency-sensitive applications, and data localization requirements is driving increased demand for distributed infrastructure models. Our solution services is designed to support these workloads at the network edge, particularly in markets that are underserved by traditional data center development.

Duos Energy Corporation and Asset Management Agreement

In late 2024, the Company formed Duos Energy Corporation ("Duos Energy") with the express purpose of providing consulting services and solutions for the rapidly growing demand for electrical power outside of traditional utilities. In December 2024, Sawgrass Buyer LLC (now known as New APR Energy, LLC) entered into an Asset Management Agreement ("AMA") with the Company under which a substantial portion of Company staff would oversee the operations of New APR. The AMA has a two-year term with customary cancellation provisions. The Company's staff is engaged directly to supply power solutions for multiple uses including for large data centers supporting AI "hyperscalers". The expected services provided from the Company under the AMA have been modified for 2026, and as a result, revenue previously referenced in earlier communications will not reach the originally indicated levels. Management believes the Company's Technology Solutions business line is positioned to offset variability through project-based infrastructure revenue. While competition exists across the digital infrastructure and power markets, current industry conditions characterized by constrained power availability and increasing demand for AI and data center capacity may create opportunities for the Company to selectively expand deployments; however, the timing, scale, and financial impact of these opportunities remain subject to market conditions, partner execution, and customer demand.

**Markets**

Duos operates within the rapidly evolving edge computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure markets, which are being driven by the exponential growth of data, increasing demand for low-latency processing, and the expansion of cloud and hybrid computing architectures. Enterprises, governments, and service providers are increasingly shifting toward distributed computing models that require processing power closer to the point of data generation.

The Company's Edge Data Center (EDC) platform is designed to address these market demands by enabling localized compute capacity in a modular and scalable form factor. Duos' patented Edge AI technology supports real-time data processing and analytics at the edge, reducing reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure and improving system performance, responsiveness, and security.

Duos is positioned to serve the growing demand for high-performance computing and AI-driven applications through its high-density EDC solutions and GPU-as-a-Service ("GPUaaS") offerings. These solutions are designed to support workloads such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and other compute-intensive applications. By delivering distributed GPU-enabled infrastructure, the Company enables customers to access scalable processing capacity without the need for large, centralized data center investments.

In addition, Duos provides technology infrastructure solutions for the broader data center ecosystem, including integrated systems for power, cooling, and connectivity that are optimized for modular deployment. These solutions are designed to support rapid scalability, energy efficiency, and operational reliability in both urban and remote environments.

While the Company continues to support its legacy transportation and rail inspection customers, this market now represents a complementary component of its broader strategy. The Company's machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies provide a foundation for its continued innovation in computer vision and real-time analytics, which are increasingly applied across its Edge AI and infrastructure platforms.

Duos believes its integrated approach—combining Edge AI, modular infrastructure, and high-performance computing capabilities—positions the Company to capitalize on the significant and growing demand for distributed digital infrastructure and next-generation data center solutions.

**Patents and Trademarks**

The Company relies on a combination of patents, trademarks, trade secrets, proprietary know-how, and contractual protections to establish and maintain its competitive position, with a primary focus on protecting innovations in edge computing, artificial intelligence, and modular infrastructure systems.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company holds multiple issued U.S. patents and has additional patents pending, with an increasing concentration in Edge AI technologies, modular data center design, and infrastructure optimization systems, while continuing to maintain intellectual property related to its legacy inspection platforms.

Patents

The Company's patent portfolio includes technologies related to:

Edge AI and Real-Time Processing Systems

Proprietary technologies enabling real-time data processing, machine learning inference, and analytics at the edge, reducing latency and bandwidth requirements while enhancing system performance.

Modular Edge Data Center Infrastructure (2025 Patent)

In 2025, the Company, through its subsidiary Duos Edge AI, Inc., was granted a U.S. patent for an "Entryway for a Modular Data Center." This innovation enhances physical security and environmental protection for modular EDC deployments by incorporating advanced access control mechanisms and environmental filtration systems designed to protect sensitive computing equipment in distributed and potentially harsh environments.

High-Density and Scalable Compute Environments

Technologies supporting modular and high-density infrastructure configurations designed to accommodate GPU-enabled processing and high-performance computing workloads, including artificial intelligence and data-intensive applications.

Machine Vision and Inspection Systems

Legacy patents related to machine vision and imaging systems continue to support the Company's expertise in computer vision and data analytics, which are leveraged across its broader Edge AI platform.

The Company believes its expanding patent portfolio strengthens its position within the data center and edge computing ecosystem, supporting its ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Trademarks

The Company owns or has rights to various trademarks and service marks used in connection with its products and services, including but not limited to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Duos
Edge AI®

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· duostech®

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Railcar Inspection Portal RIP®

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· obliquevue®

These trademarks support the Company's brand recognition across both its infrastructure and legacy technology offerings.

Intellectual Property Strategy

The Company's intellectual property strategy is focused on advancing and protecting innovations that support its transition to digital infrastructure and Edge AI platform company, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Edge AI architecture enabling
real-time analytics and decision-making

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Modular and high-density Edge
Data Center (EDC) systems

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) and
distributed computing infrastructure

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Integrated data center ecosystem
solutions, including power, cooling, and secure deployment technologies

Duos continues to invest in research and development and intends to expand its intellectual property portfolio to support its long-term growth in the edge computing and infrastructure markets.

**Our Growth Strategy and Vision**

Duos Technologies Group, Inc. is executing a strategic transition to expand its presence in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence computing solutions through its subsidiary Duos Edge AI, Inc. The Company's strategy is focused on developing and deploying distributed computing infrastructure designed to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence workloads, high-performance computing, and real-time data processing.

**Development of Distributed Digital Infrastructure**

The Company intends to develop a network of modular infrastructure deployments designed to deliver high-performance computing capacity closer to end users and enterprise networks. These deployments are intended to support applications requiring low-latency processing, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other data-intensive workloads.

Expansion of Infrastructure Capacity

The Company plans to expand infrastructure capacity through a phased deployment strategy utilizing modular infrastructure units that can be installed and scaled in response to customer demand. The Company is evaluating multiple strategic sites capable of supporting high-density compute deployments and is pursuing commercial relationships that support GPU hosting, infrastructure development, and related digital infrastructure services. This model is intended to enable the Company to increase computing capacity incrementally while managing capital expenditures and deployment timelines. The Company is also developing high-density infrastructure deployments utilizing modular facilities capable of supporting GPU clusters and high-performance compute workloads. These deployments may include high-density EDC configurations designed to host specialized computing hardware and support GPU-as-a-Service ("GPUaaS") offerings for enterprise and technology customers. GPUaaS platforms allow customers to access dedicated GPU compute resources without owning the underlying infrastructure, enabling scalable artificial intelligence training and inference workloads.

**Growth of Recurring Revenue Streams**

The Company intends to increase the proportion of recurring revenue generated from infrastructure hosting, artificial intelligence computing services, and related technology offerings. Management believes that long-term service agreements and infrastructure-based service models can provide greater revenue visibility and stability over time.

**Capital-Efficient Deployment Model**

The Company's infrastructure design emphasizes modular and repeatable deployment methods intended to reduce development timelines and improve capital efficiency. By deploying infrastructure in stages aligned with customer commitments, the Company seeks to manage capital requirements while expanding its operational footprint.

**Strategic Partnerships and Customer Relationships**

The Company seeks to establish commercial relationships with technology providers, infrastructure partners, and enterprise customers to support deployment of its distributed computing platform. These partnerships may include arrangements related to hardware procurement, infrastructure development, and the delivery of GPU-based computing services.

In addition, the Company is expanding its infrastructure solutions capabilities to support data center development, hardware sourcing, and related technology infrastructure services. These capabilities are intended to support the deployment of high-performance computing environments while also generating project-based revenue opportunities. Management believes the combination of distributed infrastructure deployments, GPU-based computing services, and infrastructure solutions may position the Company to participate in the growing market for artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-performance compute capacity.

**Strategic Focus on Core Growth Platforms**

As part of its long-term strategy, the Company intends to prioritize investment in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence computing platforms while evaluating strategic alternatives for certain legacy or non-core business activities. Management believes this focus will allow the Company to allocate resources toward business segments with the greatest long-term growth potential.

**Employees**

We have a current staff of 39 employees, of which 35 are full-time, the majority of which work in the Jacksonville area, none of which are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any work stoppages, and we consider our relationship with our employees to be good.

**Item 1A. Risk Factors.**

**Risks Related to Our Company and Business**

***We are shifting our business to focus on data centers and digital infrastructure markets.***

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We have increasingly prioritized the development, deployment and operation of modular edge data centers and related digital infrastructure services. This strategic shift requires the allocation of capital, management attention and operational resources toward markets in which we have shorter operating history compared to our legacy offerings. If we are unable to execute this new strategy effectively, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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***Our portfolio depends upon local economic conditions and is geographically concentrated in certain locations.***

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Our portfolio of edge data centers currently is concentrated in the State of Texas. We have begun deployments in other states and expect that geographical expansion will remain our focus. Until then, however, our current edge data center portfolio is dependent on local economic conditions in the State of Texas and could be materially adversely affected by a downturn in the State.

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***We lease the locations on which our data centers are located and the ability to retain these leases, and to find suitable locations for future deployment of data centers and negotiate leases and satisfy all other development issues for these new locations, could be a significant risk for our ongoing operations.***

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We lease and do not own the land on which we operate our data centers. We also expect that we will lease the land on which we deploy our data centers in the future. If we are unable to renew our existing leases on favorable terms, if at all, or if we are not able to lease suitable locations for future deployments, our business could be materially adversely affected. Deploying data centers involves substantial planning and entails risks relating to zoning, regulatory approvals, disruptions and delays. In addition, we will be required to secure an adequate supply of power from local utilities, which may result in unanticipated costs. Any inability to secure an appropriate power supply on a timely basis or on acceptable financial terms could adversely affect our ability to deploy our data centers.

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***We are dependent upon third-party suppliers for power and other services, and we are vulnerable to service failures of our third-party suppliers and to price increases by such suppliers.***

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We generally rely on third-party local utilities to provide power to our data centers. We are therefore subject to an inherent risk that such local utilities may fail to deliver such power in adequate quantities or on a consistent basis. Any sustained loss of power may also reduce the confidence of our customers in our service. In addition, even when power supplies are adequate, we may be subject to pricing risks and unanticipated costs. Many factors beyond our control may increase the rates charged by the local utilities.

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***We depend on third parties to provide network connectivity to the customers in our data centers, and any delays or disruptions in connectivity may adversely affect our business and results of operations.***

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Our customers require internet connectivity and connectivity to the fiber networks of third-party telecommunications carriers. Our data centers need to provide sufficient access for customers to connect to the carriers. Any carrier may elect not to offer its services within our data centers or may elect to discontinue its service. Furthermore, carriers may periodically experience business difficulties which could affect their ability to provide telecommunications services or the service provided by a carrier may be inadequate or of poor quality. A material loss of adequate third-party connectivity could have an adverse effect on the businesses of our customers and, in turn, our business and results of operations.

***The nature of the technology management platforms utilized by us are complex and highly integrated, and if we fail to successfully manage releases or integrate new solutions, it could harm our revenues, operating income, and reputation.***

The technology platforms developed and designed by us accommodate integrated applications that include our own developed technology and third-party technology, thereby substantially increasing their functionality.

Due to this complexity and the condensed development cycles under which we operate, we may experience errors in our software, corruption or loss of our data, or unexpected performance issues from time to time. For example, our solutions may face interoperability difficulties with software operating systems or programs being used by our customers, or new releases, upgrades, fixes or the integration of acquired technologies may have unanticipated consequences on the operation and performance of our other solutions. If we encounter integration challenges or discover errors in our solutions late in our development cycle, it may cause us to delay our launch dates. Any major integration or interoperability issues or launch delays could have a material adverse effect on our revenues, operating income and reputation.

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***We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation and supply chain disruption.***

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Our business operates in an environment of long bid to contract award cycles. Our customer's bid requirements are such that firm pricing is expected on much or all of our proposals and as such we must commit to certain commercial terms and conditions such as pricing. In addition, the Company hires employees and contractors to perform most (if not all) of the work required to complete a contract. We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, impacts of inflation upon previously forecasted costs including employees that require higher salaries, contractors demanding higher prices for jobs and higher costs for materials necessary to complete contracts. While we endeavor to charge additional costs to our customers, in some cases this may not be possible contractually and as a result our profitability may suffer as a result. Although we anticipate these effects to be mitigated in the long term, we cannot be assured that this will be possible in all or any instances and as such our revenue, profitability and growth prospects may suffer as a result of this.

Current supply chain issues continue to extend deadlines for shipment of key components used in our technology systems. The effect of this may be to delay revenue recognition. We have experienced and expect to continue to experience delays to our business operations resulting from lack of materials availability, delays in securing key components, and other material and personnel shortages that may impact our ability to implement our products and services in a timely manner or meet required milestones or customer commitments. In addition, higher costs for travel may adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. This has made it necessary for the Company to order certain components prior to receiving a contract to ensure we have key components available when necessary to satisfy future contract obligations.

***Our products and services may fail to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards.***

The markets in which we operate are characterized by rapid, and sometimes disruptive, technological developments, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and enhancements and changes in customer requirements. In addition, both traditional and new competitors are investing heavily in our market areas and competing for customers. As next-generation technology continues to evolve, we must keep pace in order to maintain or expand our market position. We continue to introduce new product offerings as potential revenue drivers. If we are not able to successfully add staff resources with sufficient technical skills to develop and bring these new products to market in a timely manner, achieve market acceptance of our products and services or identify new market opportunities for our products and services, our business and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

***The market opportunity for our products and services may not develop in the ways that we anticipate.***

The demand for our products and services could change quickly and in ways that we may not anticipate. Our operating results may be adversely affected if the market opportunity for our products and services does not develop in the ways that we anticipate or if other technologies become more accepted or standard in our industry or disrupt our technology platforms.

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***Our revenues are dependent on general economic conditions and the willingness of enterprises to invest in technology.***

We believe that operators in the business sectors we are focused on continue to be cautious about sustained economic growth and seek to maintain or improve profitability through cost control and constrained spending. While our core technologies are designed to address cost reduction, other factors may cause companies to delay or cancel capital projects, including the implementation of our products and services. In addition, the business sectors in which we are focused are under financial pressure to reduce capital investment, which may make it more difficult for us to close large contracts in the immediate future. We believe there is a growing market trend toward more customers exploring operating expense models as opposed to capital expense models for procuring technology. We believe the market trend toward operating expense models will continue as customers seek ways of reducing their overhead and other costs. All of the foregoing may result in continued pressure on our ability to increase our revenue and may potentially create competitive pricing pressures and price erosion. If these or other conditions limit our ability to grow revenue or cause our revenue to decline our operating results may be materially and adversely affected.

***Our working capital profile may shift over time to require additional investment.***

Historically, the Company has leveraged significant milestone payments at a contract onset to fund the purchase of required materials. In certain instances where the Company plans to build, own and operate its own assets, it will require a different working capital and capitalization strategy whereby the Company will be required to make upfront investments without significant customer milestone payments to offset the investment. The Company believes that this presents a short-term capital risk but is expected, long-term, to improve the overall performance of the business.

***Some of our competitors are larger and have greater financial and other resources than we do.***

Some of our product offerings compete and will compete with other similar products from our competitors. These competitive products could be marketed by well-established, successful companies that possess greater financial, marketing, distribution, personnel and other resources than we possess. In certain instances, competitors with greater financial resources also may be able to enter a market in direct competition with us offering attractive marketing tools to encourage the sale of products that compete with our products or present cost features that our target end users may find attractive.

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***We have a history of losses and our growth plans may lead to additional losses and negative operating cash flows in the future.***

Our accumulated deficit was approximately $84 million as of December 31, 2025. Our operating losses may continue as we continue to expend resources to further develop and enhance our market expansion, to complete prototyping for proof-of-concept, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals as required, expand our business development activities and finance capabilities and conduct further research and development. We also expect to experience negative cash flow in the short term until our revenues and margins increase at a rate greater than our expenses, which may not occur.

***We may be unable to protect our intellectual property, which could impair our competitive advantage, reduce our revenue, and increase our costs.***

Our success and ability to compete depend in part on our ability to maintain the proprietary aspects of our technologies and products. We rely on a combination of trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, confidentiality agreements, and other contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property, but these measures may provide only limited protection. We customarily enter into written confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with our employees, consultants, customers, manufacturers, and other recipients of information about our technologies and products and assignment of invention agreements with our employees and consultants. We may not always be able to enforce these agreements and may fail to enter into any such agreement in every instance when appropriate. We license from third-parties certain technology used in and for our products. These third-party licenses are granted with restrictions; therefore, such third-party technology may not remain available to us on terms beneficial to us. Our failure to enforce and protect our intellectual property rights or obtain from third parties the right to use necessary technology could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect proprietary rights as fully as do the laws of the United States.

Patents may not be issued from the patent applications that we have filed or may file in the future. Our issued patents may be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, and claims of our patents may not be of sufficient scope or strength, or issued in the proper geographic regions, to provide meaningful protection or any commercial advantage. We have registered certain of our trademarks in the United States and other countries. We cannot assure you that we will obtain registrations of principal or other trademarks in key markets in the future. Failure to obtain registrations could compromise our ability to protect fully our trademarks and brands and could increase the risk of challenge from third parties to our use of our trademarks and brands.

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***We may be required to incur substantial expenses and divert management attention and resources in defending intellectual property litigation against us.***

We cannot be certain that our technologies and products do not and will not infringe on issued patents or other proprietary rights of others. While we are not currently subject to any infringement claim, any future claim, with or without merit, could result in significant litigation costs and diversion of resources, including the attention of management, and could require us to enter into royalty and licensing agreements, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may not be able to obtain such licenses on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, or the terms of any offered licenses may be unacceptable to us. If forced to cease using such technology, we may be unable to develop or obtain alternate technology. Accordingly, an adverse determination in judicial or administrative proceeding, or failure to obtain necessary licenses, could prevent us from manufacturing, using, or selling certain of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Furthermore, parties making such claims could secure a judgment awarding substantial damages, as well as injunctive or other equitable relief, which could effectively block our ability to make, use, or sell our products in the United States or abroad. Such a judgment could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition. In addition, we are obligated under certain agreements to indemnify the other party in connection with infringement by us of the proprietary rights of third parties. In the event that we are required to indemnify parties under these agreements, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

***We may incur substantial expenses and divert management resources in prosecuting others for their unauthorized use of our intellectual property rights.***

Other companies, including our competitors, may develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technologies, duplicate our technologies, or design around our patents, and may have or obtain patents or other proprietary rights that would prevent, limit, or interfere with our ability to make, use, or sell our products. Although we do not have operations outside North America at this time, we may compete for contracts in other countries in the future. Effective intellectual property protection may be unavailable, or limited, in some foreign countries in which we may do business, such as China. Unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or otherwise use aspects of our technologies and products that we regard as proprietary. Our means of protecting our proprietary rights in the United States or abroad may not be adequate or competitors may independently develop similar technologies. If our intellectual property protection is insufficient to protect our intellectual property rights, we could face increased competition in the market for our technologies and products.

Should any of our competitors file patent applications or obtain patents that claim inventions also claimed by us, we may choose to participate in an interference proceeding to determine the right to a patent for these inventions, because our business would be harmed if we fail to enforce and protect our intellectual property rights. Even if the outcome is favorable, this proceeding could result in substantial cost to us and disrupt our business.

In the future, we also may need to file lawsuits to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets, or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. This litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

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***If we are unable to apply technology effectively in driving value for our clients through technology-based solutions or gain internal efficiencies and effective internal controls through the application of technology and related tools, our operating results, client relationships, growth and compliance programs could be adversely affected.***

Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate and respond effectively to the threat and opportunity presented by new technology disruption and developments. These may include new software applications or related services based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or robotics. We may be exposed to competitive risks related to the adoption and application of new technologies by established market participants or new entrants, start-up companies and others. These new entrants are focused on using technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence, to simplify and improve client experience, increase efficiencies, alter business models and effect other potentially disruptive changes in the industries in which we operate. We must also develop and implement technology solutions and technical expertise among our employees that anticipate and keep pace with rapid and continuing changes in technology, industry standards, client preferences and internal control standards. We may not be successful in anticipating or responding to these developments on a timely and cost-effective basis and our ideas may not be accepted in the marketplace. Additionally, the effort to gain technological expertise and develop new technologies in our business requires us to incur significant expenses. If we cannot offer new technologies as quickly as our competitors, or if our competitors develop more cost-effective technologies or product offerings, we could experience a material adverse effect on our operating results, client relationships, growth and compliance programs.

We are dependent on information technology networks and systems to securely process, transmit and store electronic information and to communicate among our locations around North America and with our people, clients, partners and vendors. As the breadth and complexity of this infrastructure continues to grow, including as a result of the use of mobile technologies, social media and cloud-based services, the risk of security breaches and cyberattacks increases. Such breaches could lead to shutdowns or disruptions of or damage to our systems and those of our clients, alliance partners and vendors, and unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information, including personal data. In the past, we have experienced data security breaches resulting from unauthorized access to our and our service providers' systems, which to date have not had a material impact on our operations, however, there is no assurance that such impacts will not be material in the future.

In providing services and solutions to clients, we may be required to manage, utilize and store sensitive or confidential client data, possibly including personal data, and we anticipate these activities to increase, including through the use of artificial intelligence, the internet of things and analytics. Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential client data, whether through systems failure, employee negligence, fraud, misappropriation, or other intentional or unintentional acts, could damage our reputation, could cause us to lose clients and could result in significant financial exposure. Similarly, unauthorized access to our or through our or our service providers' information systems or those we develop for our clients, whether by our employees or third parties, including a cyberattack by computer programmers, hackers, members of organized crime and/or state-sponsored organizations, who continuously develop and deploy viruses, ransomware or other malicious software programs or social engineering attacks, could result in negative publicity, significant remediation costs, legal liability, damage to our reputation and government sanctions and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Cybersecurity threats are constantly expanding and evolving, thereby increasing the difficulty of detecting and defending against them and maintaining effective security measures and protocols.

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***We depend on key personnel who would be difficult to replace, and our business plan will likely be harmed if we lose their services or cannot hire additional qualified personnel.***

Our success depends substantially on the efforts and abilities of our senior management and certain key personnel. The competition for qualified management and key personnel, especially engineers, is intense. Although we maintain non-competition and non-disclosure covenants with all our key personnel, we do not have employment agreements with many of them. The loss of services of key employees, or the inability to hire, train, and retain key personnel, especially engineers and technical support personnel, could delay the development and sale of our products, disrupt our business, and interfere with our ability to execute our business plan.

Under the Asset Management Agreement, New APR shares certain management functions with the Company and its subsidiaries, and other services will be provided by the Company in a combination of direct staffing with specific experience in the power generation industry and other functions as necessary via a "shared services" agreement. This may at times affect such employees', including members of senior management, ability to devote time, attention, and effort to the Company.

***Due to our dependence on a limited number of customers, we are subject to a concentration of credit risk.***

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, two customers accounted for 69% (related party) and 13% (related party) of revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2024, four customers accounted for 34%, 31%, 13%, and 12% of revenues. The Company is subject to significant concentrations of credit risk due to our reliance on a limited number of customers across our Rail and Edge lines of business, including a related party customer under an asset management agreement. These concentrations increase our exposure to revenue volatility, collection risk, and liquidity constraints, particularly if any key customer delays payment, or elects not to renew service and maintenance arrangements.

As of December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for 88% (related party) of our accounts receivable. In the case of insolvency by one of our significant customers, accounts receivable with respect to that customer might not be collectible, might not be fully collectible, or might be collectible over longer than normal terms, each of which could adversely affect our financial position. This concentration of credit risk makes us more vulnerable economically. The loss of any of these customers could materially reduce our revenues and net income, which could have a material e effect on our business.

***Our business has been highly dependent on an Asset Management Agreement with New APR Energy.***

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Our results of operation in 2025 were based on substantial revenues from the AMA with New APR. Although the Company has some influence on that agreement, we are dependent on the market for "behind the meter" power growing as anticipated. If the market should not grow as anticipated or due to some other circumstances either within or beyond our control, revenues recognized from this agreement could be substantially less than expected which would have a material impact on the agreement or lead to its cancellation.

In addition, New APR's business may be affected by new technologies or changes in the industry, regulations, and customer requirements, which may render its existing power, generating solutions obsolete, excessively costly or otherwise unmarketable. Its competitive position may then be impaired, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business.

The term of the AMA is for two years and it may be extended at the option of New APR. There is no assurance, however, that it will be extended and it may be terminated under certain circumstances.

***Changes in the Availability of Government Financing May Adversely Affect Our Customer's Ability to Enter Into Major Capital Projects, such as Data Centers.***

The strategy of our Duos Edge subsidiary is to serve rural communities, also known as Tier 3 and 4 markets, and install Edge data centers in these locations. The customers for which we might build these Edge data centers may be dependent on Government grants or financing to assist them to complete these projects. Any reductions in the availability of such grants or financing may adversely affect the ability of these parties to enter into such projects.

**Risks Related to Our Common Stock**

***You may experience dilution of your ownership interest due to future issuances of our securities.***

We are in a capital-intensive business, and we may not have sufficient funds to finance the growth of our business or to support our projected capital expenditures. As a result, we may require additional funds from future equity or debt financing, including potential sales of preferred shares or convertible debt, to complete the development of new projects and pay the general and administrative costs of our business. We may in the future issue our previously authorized and unissued securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of holders of our common stock. We are currently authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. We may also issue additional shares of common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock in future public offerings or private placements for capital raising purposes or for other business purposes. The future issuance of a substantial number of shares of common stock into the public market, or the perception that such issuance could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common shares. A decline in the price of our common stock could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock.

***Our Board of Directors may issue and fix the terms of shares of our Preferred Stock without stockholder approval, which could adversely affect the voting power of holders of our Common Stock or any change in control of our Company.***

Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of "blank check" preferred stock, with such designation rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is empowered, without shareholder approval, to issue shares of preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our common stock. In the event of such issuances, the preferred stock could be used, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying, or preventing a change in control of our Company.

***We may consider registering additional shares using our S3 shelf registration facility.***

We currently have an active shelf registration statement (S-3). We are able to file a supplement to raise potentially as much as $185 million and additional capital. The future issuance of a substantial number of shares of common stock into the public market, or the perception that such issuance could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common shares. A decline in the price of our common stock could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock.

***We do not expect to pay dividends and investors should not buy our common stock expecting to receive dividends.***

We do not anticipate that we will declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your investment in our common stock if the price appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends. Accordingly, our stockholders will not realize a return on their investment unless the trading price of our common stock appreciates, which is uncertain and unpredictable. In addition, because we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less attractive, which may cause us to have trouble raising additional funds which could affect our ability to expand our business operations.

***Our operating results are likely to fluctuate from period to period.***

We anticipate that there may be significant fluctuations in our future operating results. Potential causes of future fluctuations in our operating results may include:

• Period-to-period fluctuations in
 financial results

• Issues in manufacturing products

• Unanticipated potential product liability claims

• The introduction of technological innovations or new
 commercial products by competitors

• The entry into, or termination of, key agreements,
 including key strategic alliance agreements

• The initiation of litigation to enforce or defend any
 of our intellectual property rights

• Regulatory changes

• Failure of any of our products to achieve commercial
 success

***We are subject to the Florida anti-takeover provisions, which may prevent you from exercising a vote on business combinations, mergers or otherwise.***

As a Florida corporation, we are subject to certain anti-takeover provisions that apply to public corporations under Florida law. Pursuant to Section 607.0901 of the Florida Business Corporation Act, or the Florida Act, a publicly held Florida corporation, under certain circumstances, may not engage in a broad range of business combinations or other extraordinary corporate transactions with an interested shareholder without the approval of the holders of two-thirds of the voting shares of the corporation (excluding shares held by the interested shareholder).

An interested shareholder is defined as a person who together with affiliates and associates beneficially owns more than 15% of a corporation's outstanding voting shares. We have not made an election in our amended Articles of Incorporation to opt out of Section 607.0901.

In addition, we are subject to Section 607.0902 of the Florida Act which prohibits the voting of shares in a publicly held Florida corporation that are acquired in a control-share acquisition unless (i) our board of directors approved such acquisition prior to its consummation or (ii) after such acquisition, in lieu of prior approval by our board of directors, the holders of a majority of the corporation's voting shares, exclusive of shares owned by officers of the corporation, employee directors or the acquiring party, approve the granting of voting rights as to the shares acquired in the control-share acquisition. A control-share acquisition is defined as an acquisition that immediately thereafter entitles the acquiring party to 20% or more of the total voting power in an election of directors.

**Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.**

None.

**Item 1C. Cybersecurity**

**Risk Management**

We maintain infrastructure, systems, policies, and procedures designed to proactively and reactively address cybersecurity risks, including circumstances that may arise in connection with an unexpected cybersecurity incident. These processes are intended to assess, identify, and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats that could affect our information systems, data, and operations.

Our internal procedures provide for the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of our security controls and practices in response to evolving cybersecurity risks, technological developments, and applicable regulatory requirements. Cybersecurity risk management is integrated into our broader enterprise risk management and internal controls framework and is considered as part of our overall approach to operational and financial risk oversight.

We maintain cybersecurity and data privacy policies designed to address applicable data protection and privacy requirements and to support our ability to prevent, detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. These policies are supported by tools embedded in IT infrastructure, internal monitoring, access control practices, employee awareness measures, and incident response procedures intended to protect our systems and information assets.

**Governance**

Oversight of cybersecurity and information security matters, including the management and assessment of risks arising from cybersecurity threats, resides with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee"). The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing the Company's information security governance framework and periodically reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company's cybersecurity policies, practices, and internal controls designed to address information security risks.

Management is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and implementation of the Company's cybersecurity program. Our cybersecurity and information security efforts are managed by a team of information technology professionals responsible for monitoring systems, identifying potential threats, and supporting the Company's incident response and risk mitigation processes.

Management provides regular updates to the Audit Committee regarding the Company's cybersecurity posture, including identified risks, mitigation activities, and any significant developments relating to cybersecurity threats or incidents. These updates include reports from our Chief Technology Officer, who has been designated by the Board to serve in the role of Chief Information Security Officer and is responsible for coordinating the Company's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures.

Management maintains a regular reporting cadence with the Audit Committee to ensure the Board remains informed regarding cybersecurity risk management, ongoing security initiatives, and any changes to the Company's cybersecurity practices. This governance structure is intended to support transparency and oversight of cybersecurity risk management across the organization.

**Item 2. Properties.**

On July 26, 2021, the Company entered a new operating lease agreement of office and warehouse combination space of 40,000 square feet with the lease commencing on November 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2032, This additional space allows for resource growth and engineering efforts for operations before deploying to the field. The rent for the first twelve months of the term was calculated as rentable base space on 30,000 square feet. The rent is subject to an annual escalation of 2.5%, beginning December 1, 2022. The Company made a security deposit payment in the amount of $600,000 on July 26, 2021. The Company has applied the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02") in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The Company now has a total of office and warehouse space of 40,000 square feet.

Rental expense for the office lease during 2025 and 2024 was $781,638 and $781,638, respectively.

We lease land at multiple locations to support the deployment and operation of our edge data centers, which are used to provide data infrastructure and colocation services to our customers. These ground leases are a critical component of our operating infrastructure, as they host revenue-generating assets, including modular data center units and related power and connectivity equipment.

Our ground leases generally have initial terms ranging from 5 to 10 years and may include renewal options, escalation provisions, and other customary terms. Certain leases are structured to align with the expected useful life of the underlying EDC assets and the duration of associated customer contracts.

We believe our existing facilities are adequate to meet our current operational needs. We continually evaluate our real estate footprint to support future growth and may enter into additional ground leases in connection with new EDC deployments.

**Item 3. Legal Proceedings.**

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our Company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or any of our Company's or our subsidiaries' officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.**

Not Applicable.

**PART II**

**Item 5. Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.**

**Market Information**

Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the trading symbol "DUOT".

**Authorized Capital**

The Company is authorized to issue an aggregate number of 510,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 10,000,000 shares are blank check preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 500,000,000 shares are common stock, $0.001 par value per share.

**Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock**

Our board of directors has designated 500,000 of the 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we have no shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

**Series B Convertible Preferred Stock**

Our board of directors has designated 15,000 of the 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible at any time at the holder's option into a number of shares of common stock equal to $1,000 divided by the conversion price of $7.00 per share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we could not effect any conversion of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, with certain exceptions, to the extent that, after giving effect to an attempted conversion, the holder of shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (together with such holder's affiliates, and any persons acting as a group together with such holder or any of such holder's affiliates) would beneficially own a number of shares of our common stock in excess of 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of the shares of our common stock then outstanding after giving effect to such conversion. Holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock voted on an as converted basis on all matters on which the holders of common stock are entitled to vote, subject to beneficial ownership limitations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there are zero and zero shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

**Series C Convertible Preferred Stock**

On February 26, 2021, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with certain existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 4,500 shares of a newly authorized Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series C Convertible Preferred Stock"), and the Company received proceeds of $4,500,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there are 0 and 0 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

The Company's Board of Directors had designated 5,000 shares as the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock had a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock had 172 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined in the Certificate of Designation). Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which was $5.50 (subject to adjustment).

**<u>Series D Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

On September 28, 2022, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to designate 4,000 shares as the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series D Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has 333 votes (subject to standard anti-dilution adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined in the Certificate of Designation and as described below). Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $3.00 (subject to adjustment). The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the "Beneficial Ownership Limitation"). All but one of the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock elected the 19.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation. The Company shall reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the issuance upon the conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, such a number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be issuable upon the conversion of all of the shares of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding. Additionally, the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock does not have the right to dividends and in the event of an involuntary liquidation, the Series D shares shall be treated as a pro rata equivalent of common stock outstanding at the date of the liquidation event and have no liquidation preference.

On September 30, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with certain existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 999 shares of the newly authorized Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Company received proceeds of $999,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. On October 29, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with a certain existing investor in the Company (the "Purchaser"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser purchased 300 shares of the newly authorized Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Company received proceeds of $300,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

At the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023, the stockholders approved the convertibility of the Series D Preferred Stock into common stock.

On March 22, 2024, March 28, 2024, and April 3, 2024, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the "Purchase Agreements") with certain existing and other accredited investors (the "2024 Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, the 2024 Purchasers purchased an aggregate of 870 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $870,000.

In April, May, July and October of 2024, 870 outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 290,002 shares of common stock. In February 2025, 300 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 100,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024 there are 999 and 1,299 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

In connection with such Purchase Agreements, the Company entered into Registration Rights Agreements and filed registration statements with the SEC covering the resale by the Purchasers of the shares of common stock into which the shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible. The Registration Rights Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The Registration Rights Agreements contain provisions for liquidated damages equal to 1% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid, paid each month, in the event certain deadlines are missed.

**<u>Series E Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The Company's Board of Directors had designated 30,000 shares as the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series E Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock has 333 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation. Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which was $3.00 (subject to adjustment) (see adjustment below). The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, and the holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the "Beneficial Ownership Limitation"). All but one of the holders of the Series E Preferred Stock elected the 19.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation.

The Company on March 27, 2023 entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with an existing investor in the Company (the "Purchaser"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 4,000 shares of a newly authorized Series E Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $4,000,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The existing investor's Purchase Agreement also provided that the Company would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) on or prior to December 31, 2023 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock without the consent of the Purchaser.

On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "November Purchase Agreement") with existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 2,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $2,500,000.

The November Purchase Agreement also provided that the Company would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the November Purchase Agreement) on or prior to June 30, 2024 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (which was $3.00) without the consent of the Purchasers. This provision was not triggered as of June 30, 2024.

The Purchasers under the November Purchase Agreement also were the holders of the Company's Series F Convertible Preferred Stock issued on August 1, 2023. The purchase agreement relating to the shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock required the consent of the holders in the event the Company were to issue common stock or rights to acquire common stock prior to December 31, 2023 at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, which was $6.20 per share. As a result, on November 10, 2023 the Company and the holders of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock entered into Exchange Agreements pursuant to which the holders of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock exchanged their 5,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock for an equal number of shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. As a result of the November Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreements, the Company issued a total of 7,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock and the 5,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock were cancelled.

On March 22, 2024 and March 28, 2024, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the "Purchase Agreements") with certain existing and other accredited investors (the "2024 Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, the 2024 Purchasers purchased an aggregate of 2,125 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, at a price in each case of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $2,125,002. Those purchase agreements had similar price protections as the November Purchase Agreement but extended the price protection date to December 31, 2024, for all Series E holders. On September 19, 2024, the conversion rate was lowered to $2.61 from $3.00 per share based on the down round protection provision triggered by the warrant's induced exercise price of $2.61 per share. This will lead to the issuance of an additional 678,400 shares of common stock upon the conversion of the preferred shares.

In October of 2024, 125 outstanding shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 47,892 shares of common stock. In May 2025, 1,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 383,143 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, there were 12,500 and 13,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding

In connection with such Purchase Agreements, the Company also entered into Registration Rights Agreements with the Purchasers. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreements, the Company filed with the SEC registration statements covering the resale by the Purchasers of the shares of common stock into which the shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible.

The Registration Rights Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. The Registration Rights Agreements contain provisions for liquidated damages equal to 1% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid, paid each month, in the event certain deadlines are missed.

**<u>Series F Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The Company's Board of Directors designated 5,000 shares as the Series F Preferred Stock. Each share of Series F Preferred Stock was convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitation described below) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $6.20 (subject to adjustment) which equates to 161 common shares for each converted Series F preferred share. The Company, however, shall not effect any conversion of the Series F Preferred Stock, and the holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series F Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion. The purchasers of the Series F Preferred Stock elected that their ownership limitation would be 19.99%.

The holders of the Series F Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series F Preferred Stock had 161 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series F Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's ownership limitation.

On August 2, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with existing, accredited investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 5,000 shares of a newly authorized Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series F Convertible Preferred Stock"), and the Company received proceeds of $5,000,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The Company also agreed that it would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement relating to the Series F Preferred Stock) on or prior to December 31, 2023 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series F Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders. As a result of that agreement, upon the issuance of 2,500 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (which had a conversion price of $3.00 per share) on November 10, 2023, the holders exchanged their 5,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock for 5,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock. All of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock thereupon were cancelled with zero shares now outstanding.

As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, there were zero and zero shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**Approximate Number of Equity Security Holders**

As of March 27, 2026, there were approximately 233 holders of record of our common stock, and the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 27, 2026 was $6.99 per share.

**Dividends**

To date, we have not paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends on the common stock is at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions or such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. We currently expect to use all available funds to finance the future development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.

**Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities**

There were no unregistered sales of the Company's equity securities during 2025 that were not previously disclosed in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

**Item 6.**

**Reserved**

**Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.**

This Form 10-K and other reports filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company's management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company's management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the filings, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks contained in the "Risk Factors" section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, relating to the Company's industry, the Company's operations and results of operations, and any businesses that the Company may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements.

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our consolidated financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management's judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management's judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

**Overview**

We intend for this discussion to provide information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements.

**Plan of Operation**

The Company's plan of operation is focused on improving operational execution, advancing its technology platform, and scaling its digital infrastructure initiatives to support long-term revenue growth and increased recurring revenues.

During 2025, the Company continued to transition its business toward a more diversified model centered on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled services. The Company's operations are increasingly focused on expanding its edge computing platform, growing its energy and consulting capabilities, and enhancing its technology solutions offerings.

Key elements of the Company's plan of operation include:

Expansion of Edge Data Center Platform

The Company, through Duos Edge AI, Inc., is actively deploying a network of modular Edge Data Centers ("EDCs") designed to support localized computing, artificial intelligence workloads, and low-latency applications.

The Company's EDC strategy is intended to support recurring revenue through hosting, colocation, and managed infrastructure services. The execution of this strategy requires capital investment, customer adoption, and operational execution, each of which is subject to risks, including those described in Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Expansion into Energy and Power Solutions

The Company expanded its operations into energy and power solutions through Duos Energy Corporation, which focuses on energy consulting, power infrastructure planning, and behind-the-meter ("BTM") energy solutions.

The Company entered into an Asset Management Agreement ("AMA") with New APR beginning in January 2025. In connection with this agreement, the Company also acquired a minority, non-voting equity interest in the ultimate parent of New APR.

Growth of Technology Solutions and Infrastructure Services

In 2025, the Company expanded its Technology Solutions business to provide infrastructure-related services supporting data center and digital infrastructure deployments.

These services include procurement, supply chain management, logistics coordination, and deployment support for infrastructure projects. The Company's Technology Solutions platform is intended to complement its EDC strategy and provide additional revenue opportunities through both internal deployments and third-party customer engagements.

The Company believes that demand for integrated infrastructure solutions is increasing; however, the growth of this business is subject to supply chain conditions, vendor availability, and competitive factors.

Development of AI Technologies and Automation

The Company continues to invest in the development of proprietary artificial intelligence technologies, including computer vision, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

These technologies are being integrated across the Company's platforms to enhance performance, enable automation, and support real-time data processing. The Company is also advancing AI-powered capabilities such as self-diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and system monitoring.

Transition to Recurring Revenue Models

The Company continues to transition certain offerings toward subscription-based and recurring revenue models. This includes expanding hosting services, software-based offerings, and long-term service agreements.

In connection with its inspection technologies, the Company has introduced more modular and flexible deployment options, allowing customers to select specific capabilities aligned with their operational requirements. This approach is intended to improve scalability and increase recurring revenue over time.

Legacy Technology Systems

The Company continues to support its legacy inspection systems and related technologies. While these systems continue to generate revenue, they are no longer the primary focus of the Company's growth strategy.

The Company expects that over time, its legacy systems will represent a decreasing percentage of total revenues as newer infrastructure and service-based offerings expand.

Prospects and Outlook

The Company's prospects are influenced by its ability to execute its strategic initiatives and by broader industry trends affecting digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and energy markets.

The Company's primary objectives for 2026 and beyond include:

Scaling Edge Data Center Deployments

The Company intends to expand its network of Edge Data Centers to support increasing demand for distributed computing and AI workloads. These deployments are expected to target enterprise customers, telecommunications providers, and public sector organizations, particularly in underserved markets.

The Company believes that localized computing infrastructure will play an important role in supporting next-generation applications; however, adoption rates, capital availability, and competitive factors may impact growth.

Expansion of Energy and Power Solutions

The Company intends to build upon its initial energy and consulting activities, including the AMA with New APR, to expand its presence in the distributed energy and fast power markets.

The Company believes that increasing demand for power associated with data centers and AI infrastructure presents a significant opportunity; however, this market is subject to regulatory, operational, and competitive risks.

Growth of Technology Solutions Platform

The Company expects to further develop its Technology Solutions capabilities, including infrastructure procurement, logistics, and deployment services.

These offerings are intended to support both the Company's internal infrastructure initiatives and third-party customer projects, providing additional revenue diversification.

Continued Development of AI and Automation Technologies

The Company plans to continue enhancing its AI capabilities to improve system performance, enable automation, and support advanced analytics across its platforms.

Forward-Looking Considerations

The Company believes that its diversified strategy, including digital infrastructure, energy solutions, and technology services, positions it to pursue growth opportunities in multiple markets.

However, the Company's ability to achieve its objectives is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The
 ability to obtain sufficient capital to fund infrastructure development

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Execution
 risks associated with deploying and operating EDCs

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Dependence
 on key contracts

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Customer
 adoption of new technologies and services

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Supply
 chain and vendor risks

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Competitive
 market conditions

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Macroeconomic
 and regulatory factors

With the diversification into Edge Computing and power generation, coupled with continued growth in its core machine vision and AI-based inspection technologies, the Company is well-positioned to drive increased revenue, improve profitability, and generate long-term shareholder value.

Although the Company's prospects for future revenue growth are anticipated to be favorable, investing in our securities involves risk and careful consideration should be made before deciding to purchase our securities. There are many risks that affect our business and results of operations, some of which are beyond our control and unexpected macro events can have a severe impact on the business. Please see the risk factors identified in "Item 1A – Risk Factors" elsewhere in this Annual Report.

**Results of Operations**

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

**For the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024**

The following table sets forth a summary of our Consolidated Statements of Operations that is used in the following discussions of our results of operations:

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|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Revenues | $27023651 | $7280885 |
| Cost of revenues | 19145942 | 6811670 |
| Gross margin | 7877709 | 469215 |
| Operating expenses | 17640587 | 11452741 |
| Loss from operations | (9762878) | (10983526) |
| Other income (expenses) | (72153) | 219069 |
| Net loss | $(9835031) | $(10764457) |

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**Revenues**

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|  | **For the Years Ended** **December 31,** | **For the Years Ended** **December 31,** | **For the Years Ended** **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| Revenues: |  |  |  |
| Technology systems | $373270 | $2252357 | -83% |
| Technology solutions | 349166 |  | 100% |
| Services and consulting | 3888372 | 4106966 | -5% |
| Services and consulting – Related parties | 22356843 | 921562 | 2326% |
| Hosting | 56000 |  | 100% |
| Total revenues | $27023651 | $7280885 | 271% |

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The decreases in technology systems revenues from $2,252,357 to $373,270 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, is primarily attributed to delays outside of the Company's control with deployment of our two high-speed Railcar Inspection Portals, which are recorded in the technology systems portion of our business. Although these systems remain largely ready for deployment, customer delays at the deployment site continue to prevent installation even though these two high-speed Railcar Inspection Portals were deep into their production and manufacturing phases, which did not allow us to record the next phase of recognition. We believe that the customer is approaching the completion of the local site preparation and is preparing for field installation in 2026. The Company has begun recognizing its first revenues from the Technology Solutions business unit, which provides manufacturer-agnostic infrastructure sourcing, integration, and value-added supply chain services supporting data center, AI, and enterprise deployments identified as "Technology Solutions". The significant increase in services revenue, related parties for the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily driven by Duos Energy beginning to execute on the AMA with New APR that was established on December 31, 2024. Under the AMA, Duos Energy oversees the deployment and operations of a fleet of mobile gas turbines and related balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales, and operational support services to New APR. As a result, the Company generated $18,740,343 in revenue from the AMA during the year 2025. In addition, the Company recognized $3,616,500 in revenue from amortized deferred revenue liability associated with its 5% non-voting equity interest in the ultimate parent of New APR. Revenue from the AMA and the 5% interest is reported under "Services and consulting – related parties" on the statements of operations. Services revenue from the rail business decreased modestly during the year 2025.

The Company is now recording its first revenues from the deployment of Edge Data Centers and identified as "Hosting". The $56,000 of revenues recorded in the year 2025 represent those received from the first data center which became "live" in the second quarter. The Company is investing capital in building out a network of these data centers all of which will begin generating revenue following deployment with the "anchor" tenant.

The Company expects services revenue from both its hosting and technology solutions to increase throughout 2026. This growth is expected to be driven by the deployment of additional edge data centers coming online, as well as expanding technology solutions revenue tied to growth in the data center market.

**Cost of Revenues**

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|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| Cost of revenues: |  |  |  |
| Technology systems | $1050671 | $2818078 | -63% |
| Technology solutions | 320143 |  | 100% |
| Services and consulting | 2320444 | 3051301 | -24% |
| Services and consulting – Related parties | 15297513 | 942291 | 1523% |
| Hosting | 157171 |  | 100% |
| Total cost of revenues | $19145942 | $6811670 | 181% |

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Cost of revenues largely comprises equipment and labor necessary to support the implementation of new systems, support and maintenance of existing systems, software projects, and support of the asset management agreement with New APR.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the cost of revenues on technology systems decreased compared to the equivalent period in 2024; however, the decrease was less significant than the corresponding drop in revenue due to fixed cost components that do not vary with revenue. This reduction primarily reflects our ability to reallocate certain fixed operating and servicing costs for technology systems to support the AMA, an allocation we could not make in the comparative period because the agreement was not yet in effect. It also reflects the ramp-down of manufacturing ahead of field installation of our two high-speed Railcar Inspection Portals, which has continued to temporarily slow project activity and further reduced cost of revenues while we await customer readiness for site deployment.

Cost of revenues on services and consulting decreased in the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period. This decrease in costs is primarily due to a reduction in personnel-related costs and a lower volume of service calls during the period.

Cost of revenues on services and consulting, related parties significantly increased in the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period. This rise in costs is primarily due to supporting the AMA with New APR, where Duos Energy oversees the deployment and operations of a fleet of mobile gas turbines and related balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales, and operational support services to New APR.

Consistent with the initial revenues generated from the deployment of Edge Data Centers, the Company has begun recognizing associated cost of goods sold, primarily consisting of depreciation of the Edge Data Center pods and operating costs required to support the operation of the hosting infrastructure.

**Gross Margin**

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|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| Revenues | $27023651 | $7280885 | 271% |
| Cost of revenues | 19145942 | 6811670 | 181% |
| Gross margin | $7877709 | $469215 | 1579% |

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Gross margin improved in the year 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to Duos Energy beginning execution of the AMA with New APR. This includes $3,616,500 in revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025, related to the Company's 5% non-voting equity interest in the ultimate parent of New APR, which carried no associated costs and therefore contributed at a 100% margin. These revenues and the associated margin contribution were not present in the prior year period. Additionally, when comparing results between periods, the stage of completion for manufacturing and installation activities within our technology business may vary and should be considered in the analysis.

**Operating Expenses**

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|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **% Change** |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |  |
| Sales and marketing | $1227740 | $2138431 | -43% |
| Research and development | 846850 | 1531390 | -45% |
| General and administration | 15565997 | 7782920 | 100% |
| Total operating expense | $17640587 | $11452741 | 54% |

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company experienced an increase in overall operating expenses compared to the same period in 2024. Sales and marketing costs declined as resources were allocated to costs of service and consulting revenues in support of the AMA with New APR. Additionally, research and development expenses fell by 45% owing to scaled-back testing of prospective technologies. General and administration costs increased 100%, largely due to non-cash stock-based compensation charged for restricted stock granted to the executive team on January 1, 2025, under new employment agreements with a three-year cliff vesting schedule and the payment of cash bonuses in the 2025 period related to the closure of the APR transaction and the associated AMA and 5% ownership grant compared to the prior year. Additionally, there were general and administration costs that were allocated to cost of service and consulting revenues in support of the AMA with New APR. Overall, the Company continues to focus on stabilizing operating expenses while meeting the increased needs of our customers.

**Loss From Operations**

The loss from operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were $9,762,878 and $10,983,526, respectively. The decrease in loss from operations was primarily the result of increased revenue generated by Duos Energy through the AMA with New APR.

**Other Income (Expense)**

Other income (expense) for the year ended December 31, 2025 was ($72,153) and $219,069 for the comparative period in 2024. Other income in 2025 was primarily driven by higher interest income resulting from a significantly larger cash balance compared to the prior period, offset by a loss on extinguishment of debt and higher interest expense, as discussed below. In 2024 the other income was primarily due to a gain from the fair value adjustment of the warrant liability and gain on extinguishment of debt resulting from the exercise of warrants.

**Interest Expense**

Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $439,261 and $286,114, respectively. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to the amortization of the debt discount on the $2.2 million note and the associated monthly interest expense in 2025; This note, related to the acquisition and build out of 3 Edge data centers, was only entered into during the comparative prior period, resulting in lower interest expense for that timeframe.

 **Net Loss**

The net loss for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $9,835,031 and $10,764,457, respectively. The decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to the increase in revenues generated by Duos Energy through the AMA with New APR as described above. Net loss per common share was $0.64 and $1.39 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

As of December 31, 2025, the Company has a cash balance of $15,472,229 and an accounts receivable balance of $6,034,442.

**Cash Flows**

The following table sets forth the major components of our statements of cash flows data for the periods presented:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net cash used in operating activities | $(13748223) | $(3488687) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (23734605) | (1841298) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 46688761 | 9154439 |
| Net increase in cash | $9205933 | $3824454 |

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Net cash used in operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $13,748,223 and $3,488,687, respectively. The increase in net cash used in 2025 was driven primarily by the decrease in contract liabilities and increase in accounts receivable offset by elevated non-cash add-backs for depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation. The significant build-up in accounts receivable occurred as project and service billings outpaced collections coupled with a draw-down of contract liabilities as we execute on the AMA.

Net cash used in investing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $23,734,605 and $1,841,298, respectively. The increase in investing activities in 2025 compared to 2024 was driven by higher continued investment in capitalized construction-in-progress costs associated with the manufacturing and deployment of Edge Data Centers. The remaining amounts primarily relate to purchases of computer equipment, product and software development costs, and disbursements for patent-related costs.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $46,688,761 and $9,154,439, respectively. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the year 2025 were primarily attributable to gross proceeds of $8,927,347 from our At-The-Market (ATM) offering program and a public offering of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $45 million, offset partially by $2,200,000 in repayments toward the principal balance of the secured promissory notes entered into with 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. Cash flows provided by financing activities during 2024 were primarily attributable to gross proceeds of approximately $2,995,002 from issuances of Series D and Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, along with a combined total of $4,444,210 in proceeds from the issuance of common stock via warrant exercises of $899,521 and our ATM offering program for proceeds of $3,544,689. On a long-term basis, our liquidity is dependent on the successful continuation of the revenue diversification strategy into the Technology solutions and Edge Data Center subsidiaries, and expansion of operations and receipt of revenues across all operating segments. We believe our current capital and revenues are sufficient to fund such expansion and our operations over the next twelve months, although we are dependent on timely payments from our customers for projects and work in process. However, we expect such timely payments to continue. Material cash requirements will be satisfied within the normal course of business including substantial upfront payments from our customers prior to starting projects. The Company may elect to purchase materials and supplies in advance of contract award but where there is a high probability of that award. Demand for our products and services will be dependent on, among other things, market acceptance of our products and services, the technology market in general, and general economic conditions, which are cyclical in nature. Because a major portion of our activities is the receipt of revenues from the sales of our products and services, our business operations may continue to be challenged by our competitors and prolonged recession periods.

**Liquidity**

Under Accounting Codification ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) ("ASC 205-40"), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. As required by ASC 205-40, this evaluation shall initially not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. Management has assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with the requirement of ASC 205-40.

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $9,835,031 for the year ended December 31, 2025. During the same period, cash used in operating activities was $13,748,223. The working capital surplus and accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2025, were $11,986,673 and $84,203,040, respectively.

The Company successfully raised approximately $3,544,689 in gross proceeds through its ATM offering program in 2024 and secured an additional $3,954,940 in gross proceeds during the first two months of 2025. Furthermore, in the second quarter of 2025, the Company raised $1,835,874 in gross proceeds through its ATM offering program, followed by an additional $3,136,533 in July 2025. On July 30, 2025, the Company priced a public offering of its common stock for net proceeds of approximately $37.1 million. The offering closed on August 1, 2025, and was conducted pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus supplements filed with the SEC. On September 2, 2025, the Underwriter exercised the Over-Allotment Option in full to purchase 838,851 shares of Common Stock, generating additional net proceeds of approximately $4.7 million. The Over-Allotment Option closed on September 2, 2025. More recently on February 26, 2026, the Company priced a public offering of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $65 million. The offering closed on March 2, 2026, and was conducted pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus supplements filed with the SEC. The capital raised is expected to bolster the Company's balance sheet and position it to pursue strategic initiatives related to Duos Edge AI, from a stronger financial foundation. In the long run, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing its business plan, generate enough revenue, and attain consistently profitable operations. We have analyzed our cash flow under "stress test" conditions and have determined that we have sufficient liquid assets on hand or available via the capital markets to maintain operations for at least twelve months from the issuance date of this report. In addition, management has taken and continues to take actions including, but not limited to, elimination of certain costs that do not contribute to short term revenue, and re-aligning both management and staffing with a focus on improving certain skill sets necessary to build growth and profitability and focusing product strategy on opportunities that are likely to bear results in the relatively short term. The Company believes that, with the combination of its current capital and commercial sales success, it will have sufficient working capital to meet its obligations over the following twelve months. In the last twelve months the Company has seen growth in its contracted backlog as well as significant, positive signs from new commercial projects that indicate improvements in future revenues. Management believes that, at this time, the conditions in our traditional market space with ongoing contract delays, the consequent need to procure certain materials in advance of a binding contract and the additional time needed to execute on new contracts previously reported could put a strain on our cash reserves. However, given the Company's current capital, the anticipated steady cash flow from the Hosting and Technology solutions line of business and proven ability to raise capital via the public markets indicate there is no substantial doubt for the Company to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months. We expect to continue executing the plan to grow our business and achieve profitability as previously discussed. The Company may selectively look at opportunities for fundraising in the future including potential debt offerings to support asset acquisitions. Management has extensively evaluated our requirements for the next twelve months and has determined that the Company currently has sufficient cash and access to capital to operate for at least that period.

While no assurance can be provided, management believes that these actions provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern and to grow its business and achieve profitability with access to additional capital funding. Ultimately the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing the plan described above which was put in place in late 2024 and will continue in 2026 and beyond. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

**Revenue Recognition** 

For technology systems, the Company recognizes revenue over time using a cost-based input methodology in which significant judgment is required to estimate costs to complete projects. These estimated costs are then used to determine the progress towards contract completion and the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize. The Company follows the principles in ASC 606 which include the following: a contract with a customer creates distinct contract assets and performance obligations, satisfaction of a performance obligation creates revenue, and a performance obligation is satisfied upon transfer of control to a good or service to a customer.

Revenue is recognized by evaluating the Company revenue contracts with customers based on the five-step model under ASC 606:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Identify the contract with
 the customer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Identify the performance
 obligations in the contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Determine the transaction
 price;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Allocate the transaction
 price to separate performance obligations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Recognize revenue when
 (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company generates revenue from six sources:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Technology
 Systems

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. AI
 Technologies

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Technical
 Support

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Consulting Services including revenues from the AMA
 which began in January 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Hosting

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. Technology
 Solutions

**Equity Method Investments**

If an investment qualifies for the equity method of accounting, the Company's investment is recorded initially at cost and subsequently adjusted for equity in net income (loss) and cash contributions and distributions. The net income or loss of an unconsolidated equity method investment is allocated to its investors in accordance with the provisions of the operating agreement of the entity. The allocation provisions in these agreements may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Differences, if any, between the carrying amount of our investment in the respective equity method investee and the Company's share of the underlying equity of such equity method investee are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets as applicable. These items are reported as a single line item in the consolidated statements of operations as income or loss from investments in unconsolidated equity method investees. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest an other-than-temporary event where our investment may not be recoverable.

On December 31, 2024, the Company entered into an Asset Management Agreement (the "AMA"), with New APR, an entity formed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group ("FIG"). Under the AMA, Duos Energy manages the deployment and operations of a fleet of mobile gas turbines and balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales and operations functions to New APR in connection with the assets. In exchange for services to be performed under the AMA, the Company received an initial cash payment and common units in Sawgrass Parent. While the Company has board representation in Sawgrass Parent, its common units are non-voting and the Company does not control the board of directors of Sawgrass Parent.

Where the Company has an interest in a Variable Interest Entities ("VIE") it will consolidate any VIE in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. If both of the characteristics are met, the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary and therefore will consolidate that VIE into the consolidated financial statements.

Investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs that maintain specific ownership accounts for each investor are excluded from the scope of ASC 323-10. However, ASC 323-30 provides guidance on applying the criteria for equity method accounting to investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs. When an investor in a partnership, unincorporated joint venture or LLC has the ability to exercise significant influence over that investment, it should apply the equity method (ASC 323-10) by analogy (ASC 323-30-25-1).

Sawgrass Parent is deemed to be a VIE and the Company holds a 5% interest in it and an interest in the subsidiary New APR through the AMA, both of which are considered variable interests. However, the Company does not represent the primary beneficiary as it does not possess the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Sawgrass Parent. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate Sawgrass Parent. Due to the Company's interest in Sawgrass Parent, it was determined that the Company has significant influence over Sawgrass Parent. Therefore, the Company accounts for its investment in Sawgrass Parent as an Equity Method Investment.

The Company also concluded that the arrangement with Sawgrass Parent is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from contracts with customers, and the common units issued to the Company by Sawgrass Parent represented non-cash consideration. The initial carrying value as of December 31, 2024 of $7.2 million was measured equal to the fair value of the common units received for future services to be performed under the AMA. The Company recorded $7.2 million of deferred revenue for services to be performed under the AMA. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not recognize any revenue associated with the AMA.

Due to the unavailability of Q4-2025 financials from Sawgrass Parent, our equity method investee, the Company has applied a one-quarter lag (in accordance with ASC 323- 10-35-6) in reporting and recording the value of its 5% minority investment. The Company records its 5% interest using the Equity Method as we have significant influence. ASC 323-10-35-4 requires an entity to recognize its share of earnings or loss of an equity method investee which adjusts the carrying amount of the investment and is reflected as earnings or loss in income. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Sawgrass APR Holdings LLC (the "Agreement"), Net Profit and Net Loss for any Fiscal Year is allocated among the members in such a manner that, as of the end of such fiscal year, the Capital Account Balance of each Member, as increased by the Member's share of "minimum gain" and "partner minimum gain" (as such terms are used in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2), to the extent possible, to be equal to the amount which would have been distributed to such Member pursuant to a Hypothetical Liquidation, as defined in the Agreement, as of the end of the last day of such fiscal year. Under the Hypothetical Liquidation, the assets of Sawgrass Parent are disposed of in a taxable disposition for the book value of such assets and the remaining amounts, after repayment of outstanding obligations are distributed to the members pursuant to the Agreement. Per the Agreement, the Company is entitled to prorata distributions only after Preferred Holders have received their Total Contributed Capital and subsequent distributions to Preferred and Incentive Unit Holders have reached the Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) Threshold of 1.5 times the initial contributions. Therefore, it is likely that early periods will not generate sufficient earnings to provide the Company with a return in the form of a claim on net assets. Based on the terms of the Agreement our specified allocation of earnings and losses of 5% differs from the allocation of cash from operations and liquidation. Therefore, we will apply the guidance in ASC 970-323-35-17 by analogy, which states, if the specified allocation for earnings differs from the allocation of cash from operations and on liquidation, the investor should not use the specified earnings or loss percentages to determine its share of the investee's earnings. Rather, the investor should analyze the investment agreement to determine how the increase or decrease in the investee's net assets during the reporting period would affect the cash that the investor would receive over the investee's life and on its liquidation.

As per the guidance above, the subsequent recognition of the equity method investment should reflect the Company's claim on net assets, determined by its rights to distributions and residual assets under the Agreement's distribution waterfall. The Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) method satisfies this requirement by simulating a hypothetical liquidation at each reporting period, allocating net assets based on the rights and priorities defined in the Agreement. This approach reflects the Company's economic interest in Sawgrass Parent by estimating the amount it would receive in a liquidation scenario, aligning the recognition of income or loss with the actual distribution provisions under the Agreement. Accordingly, this method appropriately represents the cash distribution under Section 10 and the allocation of profit and loss under Section 9.1 of the Agreement.

At the initial investment date, the Company's hypothetical claim on net assets was zero, and it is expected to remain so, until other investors have received their Total Contributed Capital and the MOIC Threshold has been met. As a result of the MOIC not being met, the Company's share of earnings under the HLBV method is zero during these early periods. Because the Company is not obligated to fund Sawgrass Parent's losses, no losses will be allocated unless the investment becomes impaired, and such losses will not exceed the initial investment of $7.2 million. Similarly, net income will not be allocated until the HLBV calculation results in an allocation that exceeds the Company's carrying value.

Accordingly, the Company will continue to present the equity method investment at its initial fair value unless the HLBV calculation yields a profit or the investment becomes impaired.

Management believes that the use of estimates and assumptions in applying the equity method is reasonable

The Company assesses its equity method investment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. No impairment losses were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Impairment of Intangible Assets**

In May 2024, the Company recorded an intangible asset with a fair value of $11,161,428. This asset represents non-monetary consideration received under a 5-year customer contract, in which the Company would provide maintenance services to the customer. The intangible asset represents Digital Image data rights in the form of a license agreement received by the Company from the customer.

The fair value of the asset was determined on the contract inception date based on the standalone selling price of the service and goods to be provided to the customer under the 5-year contract since the Company could not reasonably estimate the fair value of the data rights received. The non-monetary transaction was accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606-10-32-21 through ASC 606-10-32-24.

On the contract inception date, the Company recorded deferred revenue of $11,161,428 as contract liabilities with a current and non-current component, and then immediately recognized $199,008 of this deferred revenue relating to the completed pilot program. The remaining deferred revenue was being recognized over the 5-year term.

In accordance with ASC 350-30-35-1, the amortization for the intangible asset is based on its useful life and the useful life of an intangible asset is the period over which it is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of that entity. Accordingly, amortization of the intangible asset is recognized over the life of the contract of five years.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company evaluated its long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350-30-35-14, which requires finite-lived intangible assets to be tested for impairment under ASC 360 when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Management identified impairment indicators during 2025 related to its CN Digital Image data rights, including (i) a significant adverse change in the extent and manner in which the asset was being used, (ii) adverse legal and contractual developments, (iii) the absence of current and projected cash flows, and (iv) the expectation that the asset would be terminated or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life.

The Company generated minimal subscription revenue from the licensed data, and during 2025 the Company ceased providing the related maintenance services. In addition, contractual disputes arose between the parties, and by late 2025 both parties had ceased performance and were negotiating termination of the arrangement.

As a result of these events, the Company performed a recoverability test as of December 31, 2025 by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. The Company determined that the carrying amount of the asset was not recoverable, as estimated undiscounted future cash flows were negligible. The Company measured the impairment loss based on the asset's estimated fair value as of December 31, 2025. Given the absence of historical or expected future cash flows, the lack of an observable market for the asset, and the ongoing contractual dispute, the Company determined that the fair value of the CN Digital data rights License was zero.

Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment of $8,130,461, representing the full carrying amount of the CN Digital Image License. Because the asset was originally recognized as part of a non-cash exchange with a corresponding deferred liability offset recorded on the balance sheet, the impairment was recorded by eliminating both the intangible asset and the related deferred liability. As a result, the impairment did not impact the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Stock Based Compensation** 

The Company accounts for employee and non-employee stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718-10, "*Share-Based Payment*," which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values. The stock-based compensation carries a graded vesting feature subject to the condition of time of employment service with awarded stock-based compensation tranches vesting evenly upon the anniversary date of the award.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. In accordance with ASC 718-10-35-8, the Company elected to recognize the fair value of the stock award using the graded vesting method as time of employment service is the criteria for vesting. The Company amortizes the fair value of the stock award over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. The Company's determination of fair value using an option-pricing model is affected by the stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly subjective variables.

The Company estimates volatility based upon the historical stock price of the Company and estimates the expected term for stock options using the simplified method for employees and directors and the contractual term for non-employees. The risk-free rate is determined based upon the prevailing rate of United States Treasury securities with similar maturities.

**Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk**

Not applicable.

**Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.**

Our consolidated financial statements are contained in pages F-1 through F-58 which appear at the end of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures.**

There are no reportable events under this item for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.**

**<u>Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures</u>**

With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")), as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

**<u>Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting</u>**

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth in the framework contained in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the period covered by this report based on those criteria.

Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Controller to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets, (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate.

**<u>Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting</u>**

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

**Item 9B. Other Information.**

**<u>Trading Plans</u>**

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, no director or Section 16 officer adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

**Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections**

Not applicable.

**PART III**

**Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance**

Information about Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year.

**Item 11. Executive Compensation**

Information about executive compensation is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year.

**Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.**

Information about security ownership is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year.

**Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence**

Information about transactions with related persons and director independence is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year.

**Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.**

Information about aggregate fees billed to us by our principal accountant is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of the Company's fiscal year.

**PART IV**

**Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.**

(a) The following documents are filed or furnished as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Financial Statements

Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements under page F-1 hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Financial Statement Schedules

The Financial Statement Schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or the information is shown in the financial statements or related notes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Exhibits

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| 2.1 | [First Amendment to Merger and Plan of Merger, dated March 15, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 2.1 on March 19, 2015)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000126493115000106/ex2_1.htm) |
| 2.2 | [Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 6, 2015 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 2.1 on February 9, 2015)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000126493115000079/ex2_1.htm) |
| 3.1 | [Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 3.1 on July 13, 2015)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000126493115000267/ex3_1.htm) |
| 3.2 | [Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 3.1 on April 7, 2015)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000126493115000134/ex3_1.htm) |
| 3.3 | [Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Company's Form S-1/A filed on May 28, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000485/duot_ex3z3.htm) |
| 3.4 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 3.1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000450/duot_ex3z1.htm) |
| 3.5 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Designation Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 3.1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_exarticles.htm) |
| 3.6 | [Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2020)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335020000058/duot_ex3z1.htm) |
| 3.7 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000169/duot_excd.htm) |
| 3.8 | [Amendments to Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.8 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 18, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000432/duot_ex3z8.htm) |
| 3.9 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Designation of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2022)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997322001248/ex3x1.htm) |
| 3.10 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Designation of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335023000210/duot_ex3z1.htm) |
| 3.11 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Designation of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001050/ex3x1.htm) |
| 3.12 | [Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335024000095/duot_ex3z12.htm) |
| 4.1 | [Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 4.1 on December 23, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016002853/duot_ex4z1.htm) |
| 4.2 | [Form of Purchaser Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 4.1 on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_exwarrant.htm) |
| 4.3 | [Form of Placement Agent Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 4.2 on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_exwarrant2.htm) |
| 4.4 | [Form of Representative's Warrant Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 24, 2020)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335020000090/duot_ex4z3.htm) |
| 4.5 | [Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324001091/ex4x1.htm) |
| 4.6 | [Form of Underwriter's Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325001213/ex4x1.htm) |
| 4.7 | [Form of Underwriter's Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2026)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997326000270/ex1x1.htm) |
| 4.8 | [Description of the Company's Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335022000281/duot_ex4z4.htm) |

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| **Exhibit**<br> No. | **Exhibit Description** |
| 10.1+ | [Employment Agreement, dated September 1, 2020, between the Company and Charles P. Ferry (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed as Exhibit 10.32 on March 30, 2021)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000232/duot_ex10z32.htm) |
| 10.2 | [Securities Purchase Agreement, dated March 31, 2016, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and the Schedule of Buyers attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.1 on April 6, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016001843/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.3 | [Security and Pledge Agreement, dated April 1, 2016, by and among Duos Technologies Group, Inc., each of the Company's Subsidiaries named therein and GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC (in its capacity as collateral agent) (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.2 on April 6, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016001843/duot_ex10z2.htm) |
| 10.4 | [Guaranty, dated April 1, 2016, by and among each of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.'s Subsidiaries named therein and GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC (in its capacity as collateral agent) (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.3 on April 6, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016001843/duot_ex10z3.htm) |
| 10.5 | [Warrant, dated April 1, 2016, issued by Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.4 on April 6, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016001843/duot_ex10z4.htm) |
| 10.6+ | [2016 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 1, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016001819/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.7 | [Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 20, 2016, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and JMJ Financial (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.1 on December 23, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016002853/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.8 | [Promissory Note, dated December 20, 2016, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and JMJ Financial (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.2 on December 23, 2016)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335016002853/duot_ex10z2.htm) |
| 10.9 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.1 on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_exspa.htm) |
| 10.10 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.2 on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_exrra.htm) |
| 10.11 | [Amendment #1 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated May 22, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.5 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000956/duot_ex10z5.htm) |
| 10.12 | [Amendment #2 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated July 12, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.6 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000956/duot_ex10z6.htm) |
| 10.13 | [Amendment #3 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and to the Note, dated August 14, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.7 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000956/duot_ex10z7.htm) |
| 10.14 | [Amendment #4 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and Note, dated November 14, 2017, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and JMJ Financial (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.8 on November 20, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001276/duot_ex10z8.htm) |
| 10.15 | [Amendment #5 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and Note, dated November 16, 2017, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and JMJ Financial (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.9 on November 20, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001276/duot_ex10z9.htm) |
| 10.16 | [Amendment #6 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and Note, dated November 20, 2017, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and JMJ Financial (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.10 on November 20, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001276/duot_ex10z10.htm) |
| 10.17 | [Forbearance Agreement, dated May 12, 2017, by and among Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.13 on November 20, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001276/duot_ex10z13.htm) |
| 10.18 | [Form of Note Holder Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000764/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.19+ | [Form of Arcaini Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.2 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000764/duot_ex10z2.htm) |
| 10.20+ | [Form of Goldfarb Letter Agreement, dated June 9, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000764/duot_ex10z3.htm) |

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| 10.21 | [GPB Debt Holdings II, LLC Letter Agreement, dated August 1, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed as Exhibit 10.4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017000956/duot_ex10z4.htm) |
| 10.22 | [Form of Conversion Letter (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.5 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_ex10z5.htm) |
| 10.23 | [Form of Redemption Letter (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_ex10z4.htm) |
| 10.24 | [Form of Pay-off Letter (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed as Exhibit 10.3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2017)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001306/duot_ex10z3.htm) |
| 10.25+ | [Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2017).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335017001401/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.26+ | [Amendment to 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019000657/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.27+ | [Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2020)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335020000457/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.28 | [Paycheck Protection Program Note, dated April 23, 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2020)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335020000758/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.29+ | [Separation Agreement, dated July 10, 2020, by and between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Gianni B. Arcaini (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2020)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335020000991/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.30 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000169/duot_exspa.htm) |
| 10.31 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000169/duot_exrra.htm) |
| 10.32+ | [2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on June 23, 2021)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335021000535/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.33+ | [Employment Agreement, dated April 1, 2018, between the Company and Adrian G. Goldfarb (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019001272/duot_ex10z13.htm) |
| 10.34+ | [Employment Agreement, dated April 1, 2018, between the Company and Connie L. Weeks (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019001272/duot_ex10z14.htm) |
| 10.35 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2022)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997322001248/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.36 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2022)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997322001248/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.37 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335023000210/duot_ex10z1.htm) |
| 10.38 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335023000210/duot_ex10z2.htm) |
| 10.39+ | [2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit C to the definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335023000250/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.40+ | [Duos Technologies Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B to the definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335023000250/duot_14a.htm) |
| 10.41 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001050/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.42 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001050/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.43 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001605/ex10x3.htm) |
| 10.44 | [Form of Exchange Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001605/ex10x4.htm) |
| 10.45 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001605/ex10x5.htm) |
| 10.46+ | [Employment Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2023, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Andrew W. Murphy (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 7, 2023)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997323001714/ex10-1.htm) |
| 10.47 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for Series D Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324000411/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.48 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement for Series D Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324000411/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.49 | [Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for Series E Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324000411/ex10x3.htm) |

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| 10.50 | [Form of Registration Rights Agreement for Series E Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324000411/ex10x4.htm) |
| 10.51+ | [Employment Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2024, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Adrian G. Goldfarb (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324000618/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.52 | [Form of Secured Promissory Note (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324001091/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.53 | [Form of Security Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324001091/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.54 | [Form of Guaranty (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 23, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324001091/ex10x3.htm) |
| 10.55+ | [2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B to the definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 16, 2024)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997324001273/duos_def14a.htm) |
| 10.56+ | [Employment Agreement made and entered into as of January 1, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Charles P. Ferry (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000184/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.57+ | [Employment Agreement made and entered into as of January 1, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Adrian Goldfarb (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000184/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.58+ | [Employment Agreement made and entered into as of January 1, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Christopher King (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000184/ex10x3.htm) |
| 10.59+ | [Employment Agreement, made and entered into as of September 15, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Frank D. Recker (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325001460/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.60+ | [Equity Award Agreement, made and entered into as of January 1, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Frank D. Recker (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325001460/ex10x2.htm) |
| 10.61+ | [Employment Agreement, made and entered into as of November 16, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Leah F. Brown (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2026)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997326000110/ex10x1.htm) |
| 10.62+ | [Equity Award Agreement, made and entered into as of November 16, 2025, between Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Leah F. Brown (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 27, 2026)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997326000110/ex10x2.htm) |
| 14.1 | [Code of Ethics (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2025).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000900/ex14.htm) |
| 19.1 | [Policy on Insider Trading (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 19.1 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025).](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000555/ex19x1.htm) |
| 21\* | [List of Subsidiaries](ex21x1.htm) |
| 23.1\* | [Consent of Salberg & Company, P.A.](ex23x1.htm) |

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| **Exhibit <br>No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| 31.1\* | [Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002](ex31x1.htm) |
| 31.2\* | [Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](ex31x2.htm) |
| 32.1\*\* | [Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](ex32x1.htm) |
| 32.2\*\* | [Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002](ex32x2.htm) |
| 97 | [Duos Technologies Group, Inc. Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 21, 2025)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000107997325000555/ex97.htm) |
| 99.1 | [Audit Committee Charter (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019000375/duot_ex99z1.htm) |
| 99.2 | [Compensation Committee Charter (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019000375/duot_ex99z2.htm) |
| 99.3 | [Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2019)](http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1396536/000155335019000375/duot_ex99z3.htm) |
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\*\* furnished herewith

+ Management contract or compensatory plan

**Item 16. Form 10-K Summary**

Not applicable

**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.** | **DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.** |
| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ *Charles P. Ferry* |
|  |  | Charles P. Ferry<br> Chief Executive Officer |
| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ *Leah F. Brown* |
|  |  | Leah F. Brown<br> Chief Financial Officer  |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Signature** | **Title** | **Date** |
| /s/ *Charles P. Ferry* | Chief Executive Officer and Director | March 31, 2026 |
| Charles P. Ferry | (Principal Executive Officer) |  |
| /s/ *Leah F. Brown* | Chief Financial Officer | March 31, 2026 |
| Leah F. Brown | (Principal Financial Officer) |  |
| */s/ James Craig Nixon* | Chairman | March 31, 2026 |
| James Craig Nixon |  |  |
| /s/ *Ned Mavrommatis* | Director | March 31, 2026 |
| Ned Mavrommatis |  |  |
| */s/ Brian James* | Director | March 31, 2026 |
| Brian J. James |  |  |
| */s/ Frank A. Lonegro* | Director | March 31, 2026 |
| Frank A. Lonegro |  |  |

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 **INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

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|:---|:---|
| [Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#a_025) (PCAOB ID # 106) | F-2 |
| [Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#a_026) | F-3 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#a_028) | F-5 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#a_029) | F-6 |
| [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024](#a_030) | F-7 |
| [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#a_031) | F-8 |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of:

Duos Technologies Group, Inc.

<u>Opinion on the Financial Statements</u>

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

<u>Basis for Opinion</u>

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

<u>Critical Audit Matters</u>

The critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgements. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.

/s/ Salberg & Company, P.A.

 

SALBERG & COMPANY, P.A.

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2013

Boca Raton, Florida

March 31, 2026

2295 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 240 • Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: (561) 995-8270 • Toll Free: (866) CPA-8500 • Fax: (561) 995-1920

www.salbergco.com • info@salbergco.com

*Member National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts • Registered with the PCAOB*

*Member CPAConnect with Affiliated Offices Worldwide • Member Center for Public Company Audit Firms*

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br>**2025** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| CURRENT ASSETS: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash | $15472229 | $6266296 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accounts receivable, net | 730211 | 109007 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accounts receivable, net - related parties | 5304231 | 294434 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lease receivable | 35361 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract assets | 741722 | 635774 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inventory | 306759 | 605356 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 489071 | 176338 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Current Assets | 23079584 | 8087205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inventory - non current, net | 391770 | 196315 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lease receivable, less current portion | 227629 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Property and equipment, net | 27737806 | 2771779 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease right of use asset - Office Lease, net | 3650717 | 4028397 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financing lease right of use asset - Edge Data Centers, net |  | 2019180 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease right of use asset - Land, net | 357561 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Security deposit | 450000 | 500000 |
| OTHER ASSETS: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equity Investment - Sawgrass APR Holdings LLC | 7233000 | 7233000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Intangible Asset, net |  | 9592118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Note Receivable, net |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Patents and trademarks, net | 186073 | 127300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Software development costs, net | 95275 | 403383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Assets | 7514348 | 17355801 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $63409415 | $34958677 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,**<br>**2025** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |  |  |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accounts payable | $4860782 | $969822 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notes payable - financing agreements | 2041 | 17072 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accrued expenses | 306205 | 373251 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease obligation - Office Lease - current portion | 818519 | 798556 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financing lease obligations - Edge Data Centers - current portion |  | 367451 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease obligation- Land - current portion | 53000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notes payable, net of discount - related parties |  | 1758396 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, current - Technology Systems | 134331 | 403634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, current - Technology Solutions | 1132164 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, current - CN Digital Agreement |  | 2192484 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, current - Services and consulting | 169369 | 592400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, current - related parties | 3616500 | 8616500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Current Liabilities | 11092911 | 16089566 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, less current portion - CN Digital Agreement |  | 7399634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract liabilities, less current portion - related parties |  | 3616500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease obligation - Office Lease, less current portion | 3452481 | 3867042 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Operating lease obligation - Land, less current portion | 311457 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financing lease obligations - Edge Data Centers, less current portion |  | 1724604 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Liabilities | 14856849 | 32697346 |
| Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13) |  |  |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock: $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, 9,441,000 shares available to be designated |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, $10 stated value per share,<br> 500,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $6.30 per share |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series B convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share,<br> 15,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $7 per share |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series C convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share,<br> 5,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $5.50 per share |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series D convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share,<br> 4,000 shares designated; 999 and 1,299 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $3.00 per share | 1 | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series E convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share,<br> 30,000 shares designated; 12,500 and 13,500 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $2.61 per share | 13 | 14 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Series F convertible preferred stock, $1,000 stated value per share,<br> 5,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, convertible into common stock at $6.20 per share |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock: $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized,<br> 20,449,462 and 8,922,576 shares issued, 20,448,138 and 8,921,252 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 20449 | 8921 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in-capital | 132892595 | 76777856 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (84203040) | (74368009) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sub-total | 48710018 | 2418783 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Treasury stock (1,324 shares of common stock at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024) | (157452) | (157452) |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 48552566 | 2261331 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $63409415 | $34958677 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended December 31,** | **For the Years Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| REVENUES: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technology systems | $373270 | $2252357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technology solutions | 349166 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services and consulting | 3888372 | 4106966 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services and consulting - related parties | 22356843 | 921562 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hosting Revenue | 56000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Revenues | 27023651 | 7280885 |
| COST OF REVENUES: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technology systems | 1050671 | 2818078 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Technology solutions | 320143 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services and consulting | 2320444 | 3051301 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services and consulting - related parties | 15297513 | 942291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hosting | 157171 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Cost of Revenues | 19145942 | 6811670 |
| GROSS MARGIN | 7877709 | 469215 |
| OPERATING EXPENSES: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sales and marketing | 1227740 | 2138431 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research and development | 846850 | 1531390 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General and administration | 15565997 | 7782920 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Operating Expenses | 17640587 | 11452741 |
| LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (9762878) | (10983526) |
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (439261) | (286114) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in fair value of warrant liabilities |  | 245980 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt | (95718) | 379626 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Interest income on lease receivable | 8466 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Interest income | 446941 | 37224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Income (Expenses), net | 7419 | (157647) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total Other Income (Expenses), net | (72153) | 219069 |
| NET LOSS | $(9835031) | $(10764457) |
| Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share | $(0.64) | $(1.39) |
| Weighted Average Shares-Basic and Diluted | 15265022 | 7736281 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 **DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Preferred Stock D** | **Preferred Stock D** | **Preferred Stock E** | **Preferred Stock E** | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | | | | |
|  | **# of Shares** | **Amount** | **# of Shares** | **Amount** | **# of Shares** | **Amount** | **Additional**<br>**Paid-in-<br> Capital** |<br>**Accumulated<br> Deficit** |<br>**Treasury Stock** |<br>**Total** |
| Balance December 31, 2023 | 1299 | $1 | 11500 | $12 | 7306663 | $7306 | $69120199 | $(63603552) | $(157452) | $5366514 |
| Series D preferred stock issued | 870 | 1 |  |  |  |  | 869999 |  |  | 870000 |
| Series D preferred stock converted to common stock | (870) | (1) |  |  | 290002 | 290 | (289) |  |  |  |
| Series E preferred stock issued |  |  | 2125 | 2 |  |  | 2125000 |  |  | 2125002 |
| Series E preferred stock converted to common stock |  |  | (125) |  | 47892 | 48 | (48) |  |  |  |
| Common stock issued for cash under ATM |  |  |  |  | 818657 | 819 | 3543870 |  |  | 3544689 |
| Stock options compensation |  |  |  |  |  |  | 26154 |  |  | 26154 |
| Stock issuance costs |  |  |  |  |  |  | (220183) |  |  | (220183) |
| Stock issued for services to board members |  |  |  |  | 45311 | 45 | 164955 |  |  | 165000 |
| Stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan for cash and compensation |  |  |  |  | 69407 | 69 | 249022 |  |  | 249091 |
| Common stock issued upon cash exercise of warrants |  |  |  |  | 344644 | 344 | 899177 |  |  | 899521 |
| Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (10764457) |  | (10764457) |
| Balance December 31, 2024 | 1299 | $1 | 13500 | $14 | 8922576 | $8921 | $76777856 | $(74368009) | $(157452) | $2261331 |
| Series D preferred stock converted to common stock | (300) | $— |  | $— | 100000 | $100 | $(100) | $— | $— | $— |
| Series E preferred stock converted to common stock |  |  | (1000) | (1) | 383143 | 384 | (383) |  |  |  |
| Common stock issued for cash under ATM |  |  |  |  | 1299623 | 1300 | 8926047 |  |  | 8927347 |
| Common stock issued for cash in Equity Offering |  |  |  |  | 7505518 | 7506 | 45025602 |  |  | 45033108 |
| Stock options compensation |  |  |  |  |  |  | 73763 |  |  | 73763 |
| Restricted stock compensation |  |  |  |  | 2146898 | 2147 | 4022753 |  |  | 4024900 |
| Restricted stock forfeit |  |  |  |  | (162500) | (163) | (164393) |  |  | (164556) |
| Stock issuance costs |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4421914) |  |  | (4421914) |
| Stock options exercised for cash |  |  |  |  | 150577 | 151 | 865797 |  |  | 865948 |
| Stock options exercised - cashless |  |  |  |  | 3576 | 3 | (3) |  |  |  |
| Stock issued for services to board members |  |  |  |  | 58500 | 58 | 566340 |  |  | 566398 |
| Stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan for cash and compensation |  |  |  |  | 41551 | 42 | 384241 |  |  | 384283 |
| Warrants issued with equity offering |  |  |  |  |  |  | 836989 |  |  | 836989 |
| Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (9835031) |  | (9835031) |
| Balance December 31, 2025 | 999 | $1 | 12500 | $13 | 20449462 | $20449 | $132892595 | $(84203040) | $(157452) | $48552566 |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

 **DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **For the Years Ended** | **For the Years Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Cash from operating activities:** |  |  |
| **Net loss** | $(9835031) | $(10764457) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of property, plant & equipment | 72872 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 2112197 | 2161722 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory write-off | 25000 | 126703 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance premium credit | (36040) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock based compensation | 4064389 | 108981 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock issued for services | 566398 | 165000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of debt discount related to warrant liabilities | 345886 | 184002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair value of warrant liabilities |  | (245980) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on extinguishment of debt | 95718 | (379626) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of operating lease right of use asset - Office Lease | 377680 | 344757 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of right of use asset - land | 6962 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of lease right of use asset - Edge Data Centers | 150821 | 50820 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses, accounts receivable |  | 76037 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for credit losses, note receivable |  | 161250 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable | (621204) | 982985 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable-related parties | (5009797) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease receivable | 19782 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note receivable |  | (7500) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract assets | (105948) | 6173 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | 28534 | 52700 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 164994 | 414091 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 3890960 | 374188 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security deposit | 50000 | 50000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses | (67049) | 209138 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease obligation - Office Lease | (394598) | (342206) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease obligation - land | (66) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financing lease obligations - Edge Data Centers | (12358) | 22055 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities, Services and Consulting | (423031) | (661048) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities, Technology Systems | (269302) | 4044701 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities, CN Digital Agreement | (1461656) | (623173) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities, Technology solutions | 1132164 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract liabilities, related parties | (8616500) |  |
| **Net cash used in operating activities** | (13748223) | (3488687) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of patents/trademarks | (71572) | (9535) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of property and equipment | (23663033) | (1831763) |
| **Net cash used in investing activities** | (23734605) | (1841298) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments on financing agreements | (456718) | (430855) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from notes payable, related parties |  | 2200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of lease financing | (2150000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of notes payable, related parties | (2200000) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from warrant exercises |  | 899521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from common stock issued | 53960455 | 3544689 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 865948 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock issuance costs | (3584925) | (220183) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 254001 | 166265 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from preferred stock issued |  | 2995002 |
| **Net cash provided by financing activities** | 46688761 | 9154439 |
| **Net increase (decrease) in cash** | 9205933 | 3824454 |
| **Cash, beginning of year** | 6266296 | 2441842 |
| **Cash, end of year** | $15472229 | $6266296 |
| **<u>Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:</u>** |  |  |
| Interest paid | $282826 | $3865 |
| Taxes paid | $91457 | $20126 |
| **<u>Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:</u>** |  |  |
| Debt discount for warrant liability | $— | $625606 |
| Notes issued for financing of insurance premiums | $477727 | $434882 |
| Transfer of inventory to property and equipment | $49609 | $545091 |
| Intangible asset acquired with contract liability | $— | $11161428 |
| Non-cash intangible write-off | $8130461 | $— |
| Equity Investment - Sawgrass APR Holdings LLC | $— | $7233000 |
| Right of use asset and liability for Edge Data Centers | $— | $2070000 |
| Transfer of property and equipment to lease receivable | $282772 | $— |
| Non-cash financing activity: Warrants issued as part of equity raise | $836989 | $— |
| Conversion of Series E Preferred Stock to common stock | $1 | $— |
| Transfer of finance lease asset to property and equipment | $1938662 | $— |
| Right of use asset and liability for land lease | $364523 | $— |

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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**

**NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES**

**<u>Nature of Operations</u>**

Duos Technologies Group, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation., (collectively the "Company") is a technology company that designs, develops, deploys, and operates intelligent technology solutions that leverage machine vision and artificial intelligence ("AI"), as well as digital infrastructure platforms, including edge data centers and power and energy consulting services.

The Company's solutions include applications for real-time data acquisition and analysis, including the inspection and monitoring of fast-moving vehicles, as well as the deployment of distributed computing infrastructure and related services.

The Company's operations are organized around the development and delivery of digital infrastructure, technology-enabled services, and AI-driven solutions that support data processing, automation, and operational efficiency across commercial, industrial, and public sector markets.

The Company's principal business activities include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the
 development and deployment of edge data center infrastructure and related hosting services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the
 design and delivery of AI-enabled technologies and analytics platforms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the
 provision of technology systems and integrated solutions for infrastructure and industrial
 applications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the
 delivery of consulting and energy-related services, including power infrastructure planning
 and asset management services; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· the
 provision of technology solutions services, including procurement, logistics coordination,
 and deployment support for digital infrastructure projects

In 2024, the Company's management team determined that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to leverage the skills and expertise that have been built up since 2021 to expand into other markets. Duos will continue to develop industry solutions for its target markets addressing rail, trucking, aviation and other vehicle-based processes. In addition, the Company elected to develop new offerings based on its existing technology and formed a new subsidiary in July 2024 called Duos Edge AI ("Edge"). The objective of this new subsidiary is to market a special part of the Rail Inspection Portal ("RIP") for the provision of high-speed and function processing of data and applications with a focus on reducing latency in response times to end-users. The Company has many years of experience via its expert staff in bringing these types of capabilities to remote locations, also known as "the edge". Edge processing can be an extremely efficient and lower cost alternative to traditional data centers. The strategy for Edge is to serve rural communities, also known as Tier 3 and 4 markets, and install Edge data centers in these locations thereby providing access to high-speed communications and advanced processing capabilities as a substitute for solutions where large amounts of data are "backhauled" using "the Cloud". The Company developed these capabilities as an adjunct to its RIP offerings due to the need for fast results (less than 60 seconds) in identifying defects and maintenance issues on moving railcars.

Also in late 2024, the Company formed a third subsidiary, Duos Energy Corporation ("Duos Energy") with the express purpose of providing consulting services and solutions for the rapidly growing demand for electrical power outside of traditional utilities. As an outgrowth of its new Edge Data Center subsidiary, and the current expert staff on-hand, the Company has engaged with multiple third parties to act in a consulting and ultimately asset management capacity whereby the Companies staff is engaged directly to supply this type of power solutions for multiple uses including for large data centers supporting AI "hyperscalers". In conjunction with this, in late 2024, The Company engaged with Fortress Investment Group ("FIG") to assist in FIG's purchase of approximately 850 Mega Watts of electrical generation capacity (consisting of 30 mobile gas turbine generators) and associated equipment to support their installation and operation ("balance-of-plant"). In late November 2024, Sawgrass Buyer LLC, an entity formed and owned by FIG, executed an asset purchase agreement with Atlas Corporation, APR Energy Holdings Limited and a number of its wholly-owned affiliates (collectively, "APR"). Chuck Ferry, our CEO, was formerly the CEO of APR from 2018 to 2020. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024. At closing, Sawgrass Buyer LLC entered into an Asset Management Agreement ("AMA") with the Company under which a substantial portion of Company staff, including certain members of the management team (including Mr. Ferry), would oversee operations of Sawgrass Buyer LLC. The AMA has a two year term with customary cancellation provisions. At closing, the Company also received a 5%, non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, LLC ("Sawgrass Parent"), the ultimate parent company of Sawgrass Buyer LLC. Subsequent to closing, Sawgrass Buyer LLC changed its name to New APR Energy, LLC ("New APR").

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Under the AMA, Duos Energy manages the deployment and operations for a fleet of mobile gas turbines and "balance-of-plant" inventory, providing management, sales and operations functions to New APR in connection with the assets. In exchange for services to be performed under the AMA, the Company received an initial cash payment from New APR and common units in Sawgrass Parent. While the Company has board representation in Sawgrass Parent, its common units are non-voting and the Company does not control the board of directors of Sawgrass Parent.

Where the Company has an interest in a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE"), it will consolidate any VIE in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. If both of the characteristics are met, the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary and therefore will consolidate that VIE into our consolidated financial statements. Investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs that maintain specific ownership accounts for each investor are excluded from the scope of ASC 323-10. However, ASC 323-30 provides guidance on applying the criteria for equity method accounting to investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs. When an investor in a partnership, unincorporated joint venture or LLC has the ability to exercise significant influence over that investment, it should apply the equity method (ASC 323-10) by analogy (ASC 323-30-25-1). Sawgrass Parent is deemed to be a VIE and the Company holds a 5% interest in Sawgrass Parent and an interest in the subsidiary New APR through the AMA, both of which are considered variable interests. However, the Company does not represent the primary beneficiary as it does not possess the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Sawgrass Parent. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate Sawgrass Parent. Due to the Company's interest in Sawgrass Parent, it was determined that the Company has significant influence over Sawgrass Parent. Therefore, the Company accounts for its investment in Sawgrass Parent as an Equity Method Investment. The Company also concluded that the arrangement with Sawgrass Parent is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from contracts with customers, and the common units issued to the Company by Sawgrass Parent represented non-cash consideration. The initial carrying value of the equity method investment as of December 31, 2024 of $7.2 million was measured equal to the fair value of the common units received for future services to be performed under the AMA. The Company recorded $7.2 million of deferred revenue for services to be performed under the AMA. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not recognize any revenue associated with the AMA. The Company recorded the equity method investment in Sawgrass Parent of $7.2 million, equal to the fair value of the common units as of December 31, 2024. (See Note 9) For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $3,616,500 of contract liabilities as revenue, and $3,616,500 remained as contract liability at December 31, 2025. (See Note 11).

In 2025, the Company's operations have evolved to focus on scalable, recurring revenue models associated with infrastructure hosting, managed services, infrastructure-related services, and long-term service agreements, particularly in connection with its edge computing platform and digital infrastructure projects.

**<u>Digital Infrastructure and Edge Data Centers</u>**

Through its subsidiary Duos Edge AI, the Company is engaged in the development and deployment of modular edge data centers designed to provide localized computing capacity for artificial intelligence workloads, data processing, and latency-sensitive applications.

These facilities are intended to support enterprise, telecommunications, and public sector customers, particularly in regional and underserved markets. The Company's edge data center platform is designed to generate recurring revenues through hosting, colocation, and managed infrastructure services.

The Company has committed capital and operational resources toward the expansion of this platform, which management expects to represent a significant component of its future business activities.

**<u>Energy and Consulting Services</u>**

Through Duos Energy Corporation, the Company provides consulting and advisory services related to energy procurement, power infrastructure, and grid interconnection, as well as asset management services.

The Company has entered into contractual arrangements, including the AMA that commenced in January 2025, which is contributing to revenues over the contract term. These services support the increasing demand for energy associated with digital infrastructure and data center operations.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Technology Solutions and Infrastructure Services</u>**

In 2025, the Company expanded its operations through the establishment of a Technology Solutions business vertical. This business provides infrastructure-related services, including procurement, logistics coordination, vendor management, and deployment support for data center and digital infrastructure projects.

These services are intended to complement the Company's infrastructure platform and support both internal deployments and third-party customer engagements.

**<u>Principles of Consolidation</u>**

The consolidated financial statements include Duos Technologies Group, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation (collectively the "Company"). All inter-company transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

**<u>Use of Estimates</u>**

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant estimates in the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements include the initial valuation of a non-monetary transaction with a customer, valuation of intangible assets for impairment analysis, allowance on accounts receivable and notes receivable, estimated useful life of long-lived assets, valuation of deferred tax assets, valuation of other long-lived assets, estimates of net contract revenues and the total estimated costs to determine progress towards contract completion, valuation of inventory, valuation of right of use assets and corresponding lease liabilities, valuation of warrants issued with debt and stock, valuation of warrant liabilities, valuation of stock-based awards and the valuation of a minority interest in Sawgrass Parent. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Due to the unavailability of Q4-2025 financials from Sawgrass Parent, our equity method investee, the Company has applied a one-quarter lag (in accordance with ASC 323- 10-35-6) in reporting and recording the value of its 5% minority investment. The Company records its 5% interest using the Equity Method as we have significant influence. ASC 323-10-35-4 requires an entity to recognize its share of earnings or loss of an equity method investee which adjusts the carrying amount of the investment and is reflected as earnings or loss in income. Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Sawgrass APR Holdings LLC (the "Agreement"), Net Profit and Net Loss for any Fiscal Year is allocated among the members in such a manner that, as of the end of such fiscal year, the Capital Account Balance of each Member, as increased by the Member's share of "minimum gain" and "partner minimum gain" (as such terms are used in Treasury Regulations Section 1.704-2), to the extent possible, to be equal to the amount which would have been distributed to such Member pursuant to a Hypothetical Liquidation, as defined in the Agreement, as of the end of the last day of such fiscal year. Under the Hypothetical Liquidation, the assets of Sawgrass Parent are disposed of in a taxable disposition for the book value of such assets and the remaining amounts, after repayment of outstanding obligations are distributed to the members pursuant to the Agreement. Per the Agreement, the Company is entitled to pro-rata distributions only after Preferred Holders have received their Total Contributed Capital and subsequent distributions to Preferred and Incentive Unit Holders have reached the Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC) Threshold of 1.5 times the initial contributions. Therefore, it is likely that early periods will not generate sufficient earnings to provide the Company with a return in the form of a claim on net assets. Based on the terms of the Agreement our specified allocation of earnings and losses of 5% differs from the allocation of cash from operations and liquidation. Therefore, we will apply the guidance in ASC 970-323-35-17 by analogy, which states, if the specified allocation for earnings differs from the allocation of cash from operations and on liquidation, the investor should not use the specified earnings or loss percentages to determine its share of the investee's earnings. Rather, the investor should analyze the investment agreement to determine how the increase or decrease in the investee's net assets during the reporting period would affect the cash that the investor would receive over the investee's life and on its liquidation.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

As per the guidance above, the subsequent recognition of the equity method investment should reflect the Company's claim on net assets, determined by its rights to distributions and residual assets under the Agreement's distribution waterfall. The Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) method satisfies this requirement by simulating a hypothetical liquidation at each reporting period, allocating net assets based on the rights and priorities defined in the Agreement. This approach reflects the Company's economic interest in the Sawgrass Parent by estimating the amount it would receive in a liquidation scenario, aligning the recognition of income or loss with the actual distribution provisions under the Agreement. Accordingly, this method appropriately represents the cash distribution under Section 10 and the allocation of profit and loss under Section 9.1 of the Agreement.

At the initial investment date, the Company's hypothetical claim on net assets was zero, and it is expected to remain so, until other investors have received their Total Contributed Capital and the MOIC Threshold has been met. As a result of the MOIC not being met, the Company's share of earnings under the HLBV method is zero during these early periods. Because the Company is not obligated to fund Sawgrass Parent's losses, no losses will be allocated unless the investment becomes impaired, and such losses will not exceed the initial investment of $7.2 million. Similarly, net income will not be allocated until the HLBV calculation results in an allocation that exceeds the Company's carrying value.

Accordingly, the Company will continue to present the equity method investment at its initial fair value unless the HLBV calculation yields a profit or the investment becomes impaired.

Management believes that the use of estimates and assumptions in applying the equity method is reasonable.

The Company "as lessor" entered into a master capital lease agreement with Region 16 Education Service Center for the lease of a 500kW generator. The lease commenced on June 1, 2025, and includes 84 monthly payments of $4,035.38, with a $1 buyout option at the end of the lease term. In accordance with ASC 842, the lease has been classified as a sales-type finance lease. The present value of the lease payments was calculated using an implied annual interest rate of 5.29%, which equates the present value of the lease payments and buyout to the fair value of the generator at inception of $282,772. The resulting lease receivable and interest income are recognized over the lease term based on the amortization schedule derived from this rate.

**<u>Reclassification</u>**

Certain amounts in the prior period have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation as presented below. There was no net effect of these reclassifications on the consolidated balance sheets.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Prior Period 2024 Presentation** | **Current period 2024 Presentation** |
| Accounts Receivable, net | $403441 | $109007 |
| Accounts Receivable, net related parties |  | 294434 |
|  | $403441 | $403441 |
| Contract Liabilities, current | $11805018 | $— |
| Contract Liabilities, current – Technology Systems |  | 403634 |
| Contract Liabilities, current – CN digital agreement |  | 2192484 |
| Contract Liabilities, current – Services and Consulting |  | 592400 |
| Contract Liabilities - current – related parties |  | 8616500 |
|  | $11805018 | $11805018 |
| Contract Liabilities, less current portion | 11016134 |  |
| Contract Liabilities, less current portion - CN digital agreement |  | 7399634 |
| Contract Liabilities, less current portion – related parties |  | 3616500 |
|  | $11016134 | $11016134 |

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**<u>Concentrations</u>**

**Cash Concentrations**

Cash is maintained at financial institutions and at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses related to these balances. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had balances in a financial institution which combined exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $14,414,837. Any loss incurred or a lack of access to such funds could have a significant adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.

**Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk**

The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company's total revenue, or whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company's total accounts receivable, as follows:

For the year ended December 31, 2025, two customers accounted for 69% (related party) and 13% (related party) of revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2024, four customers accounted for 34%, 31%, 13%, and 12% of revenues.

At December 31, 2025, one customer, a related party, accounted for 88% of accounts receivable. At December 31, 2024, three customers accounted for 73%, 17% and 10%, of accounts receivable. Much of the credit risk is mitigated due to historical timely payments of our Customers.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**Geographic Concentration**

Approximately 7% and 45% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, is generated from customers outside of the United States.

**Significant Vendors and Concentration of Credit Risk**

In some instances, the Company relies on a limited pool of vendors for key components related to the manufacturing of its subsystems. These vendors are primarily focused on data center hosting, camera, server and lighting technologies integral to the Company's solution. Where possible, the Company seeks multiple vendors for key components to mitigate vendor concentration risk.

**<u>Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements</u>**

The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. ASC 820 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to existing generally accepted accounting principles that requires the use of fair value measurements, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements.

ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, ASC 820 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

These inputs are prioritized below:

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|:---|:---|
| Level 1: | Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities<br>|
| Level 2: | Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data<br>|
| Level 3: | Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity's own assumptions that the market participants would use in the valuation of the asset or liability based on the best available information.<br>|

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The Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under the Financial Accounting Standard Board's ("FASB") accounting standard for such instruments. Under this standard, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The estimated fair value of certain financial instruments, including accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable are carried at historical cost basis, which approximates their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

The changes in level 3 valuations for the year ended December 31, 2024, was as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| December 31, 2023 | $— |
| Issuance of Warrant liabilities | 625606 |
| Change in fair value | (245980) |
| Gain on extinguishment | (379626) |
|  | $— |

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The Company had no such financial instruments at December 31, 2025.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Accounts Receivable</u>**

The Company follows ASC 326, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" for accounts receivable. In accordance with ASC 326, an allowance for credit losses is maintained for estimated forward-looking losses resulting from the possible inability of customers to make required payments (current expected losses). The amount of the allowance is determined principally on the basis of past collection experience and known financial factors regarding specific customers.

Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. Accounts receivable are comprised of balances due from customers net of estimated allowances for credit losses. In determining the collections on the account, historical trends are evaluated, and specific customer issues are reviewed to arrive at appropriate allowances. The Company reviews its accounts to estimate losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Any required allowance is based on specific analysis of past due accounts and also considers historical trends of write-offs. Past due status is based on how recently payments have been received from customers.

**<u>Inventory</u>**

Inventory consists primarily of spare parts and consumables and long-lead time components to be used in the production of our technology systems or in connection with maintenance agreements with customers. Any inventory deemed to be obsolete is written off. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventory cost is primarily determined using the weighted average cost method.

The Company classifies inventory as a current asset when it is expected to be sold or utilized in production or under maintenance contracts within the normal operating cycle, typically twenty-four months. Inventory that is determined to be slow-moving or not expected to be sold or utilized within the next twenty-four months is reclassified to non-current assets under Non-current inventory

The assessment of slow-moving inventory is based on historical sales trends, demand forecasts, and management's judgment regarding market conditions. Once reclassified, the inventory is reviewed annually for impairment, and any necessary write-downs are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an inventory write-off of $126,703. This write-off was primarily due to inventory that was deemed obsolete. The write-off was recorded as a reduction to the carrying value of inventory and recorded to general and administration as an expense in the period. The Company continuously evaluates the recoverability of its inventory. There were no material impacts on the Company's financial position as a result of the write-off.

As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company classified $391,770 and $196,315 of inventory to non-current assets due to extended product cycles.

**<u>Intangible Asset</u>**

In May 2024, the Company recognized an intangible asset which represents digital image data rights received under a license agreement as non-monetary consideration under a five-year customer contract. The intangible asset was being amortized over the five-year contractual term. This asset was fully impaired in 2025 (See Note 7).

**<u>Property and Equipment</u>**

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the property and equipment (three to fifteen years). When assets are sold or retired, their costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss resulting from their disposal is included in the statement of operations. Leasehold improvements are expensed over the shorter of the term of our lease or their useful lives.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Software Development Costs</u>**

Software development costs incurred prior to establishing technological feasibility are charged to operations and included in research and development costs. The technological feasibility of a software product is established when the Company has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that the product meets its design specifications, including functionality, features, and technical performance requirements. Software development costs incurred after establishing technological feasibility for software sold as a perpetual license, as defined within ASC 985-20 (Software – Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed) are capitalized and amortized on a product-by-product basis when the product is available for general release to customers. Software development costs are evaluated for impairment annually by comparing the net realizable value to the unamortized capitalization costs and writing these costs down to net realizable value.

**<u>Patents and Trademarks</u>**

Patents and trademarks which are stated at amortized cost, relate to the development of video surveillance security system technology, intelligent video analytics, security systems and modular data center infrastructure and are being amortized over 17 years.

**<u>Long-Lived Assets</u>**

The Company evaluates the recoverability of its property, equipment, and other long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, in accordance with FASB ASC 360-10-35-15 "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which requires recognition of impairment of long-lived assets in the event there are indicators of impairment and the net book values of such assets exceed the estimated future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets or the business to which such intangible assets relate. This guidance requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

**<u>Equity Method Investments</u>**

If an investment qualifies for the equity method of accounting, the Company's investment is recorded initially at cost and subsequently adjusted for equity in net income (loss) and cash contributions and distributions. The net income or loss of an unconsolidated equity method investment is allocated to its investors in accordance with the provisions of the operating agreement of the entity. The allocation provisions in these agreements may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Differences, if any, between the carrying amount of our investment in the respective equity method investee and the Company's share of the underlying equity of such equity method investee are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets as applicable. These items are reported as a single line item in the consolidated statements of operations as income or loss from investments in unconsolidated equity method investees. Investments are reviewed for changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events that suggest an other-than-temporary event where our investment may not be recoverable.

On December 31, 2024, the Company entered into an Asset Management Agreement (the "AMA"), with New APR, an entity formed by affiliates of FIG. Under the AMA, Duos Energy manages the deployment and operations of a fleet of mobile gas turbines and balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales and operations functions to New APR in connection with the assets. In exchange for services to be performed under the AMA, the Company received an initial cash payment and common units in Sawgrass Parent. While the Company has board representation in Sawgrass Parent, its common units are non-voting and the Company does not control the board of directors of Sawgrass Parent.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Where the Company has an interest in a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") it will consolidate any VIE in which the Company has a controlling financial interest and is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. A controlling financial interest has both of the following characteristics: (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance; and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. If both of the characteristics are met, the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary and therefore will consolidate that VIE into the consolidated financial statements.

Investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs that maintain specific ownership accounts for each investor are excluded from the scope of ASC 323-10. However, ASC 323-30 provides guidance on applying the criteria for equity method accounting to investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and LLCs. When an investor in a partnership, unincorporated joint venture or LLC has the ability to exercise significant influence over that investment, it should apply the equity method (ASC 323-10) by analogy (ASC 323-30-25-1).

Sawgrass Parent is deemed to be a VIE and the Company holds a 5% interest in it and an interest in the subsidiary New APR through the AMA, both of which are considered variable interests. However, the Company does not represent the primary beneficiary as it does not possess the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Sawgrass Parent. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate Sawgrass Parent. Due to the Company's interest in Sawgrass Parent, it was determined that the Company has significant influence over Sawgrass Parent. Therefore, the Company accounts for its investment in Sawgrass Parent as an Equity Method Investment.

The Company also concluded that the arrangement with Sawgrass Parent is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from contracts with customers, and the common units issued to the Company by Sawgrass Parent represented non-cash consideration. The initial carrying value of the equity method investment as of December 31, 2024 of $7.2 million was measured equal to the fair value of the common units received for future services to be performed under the AMA. The Company recorded $7.2 million of deferred revenue for services to be performed under the AMA. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not recognize any revenue associated with the AMA. The Company initially recorded the equity method investment in Sawgrass Parent of $7.2 million, equal to the fair value of the common units as of December 31, 2024. Revenue recognition started January 1, 2025. The Company recorded revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 in the amount of $3,616,500 with remaining deferred revenue of $3,616,500 as of December 31, 2025.

The Company assesses its equity method investment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. No impairment losses on this equity method investment were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024. See further disclosure of accounting policies related to this equity method investment above under "Use of Estimates."

**<u>Product Warranties</u>**

The Company has a 90-day warranty period for materials and labor after final acceptance of a project. If any parts are defective they are replaced under our vendor warranty which is usually 12 to 36 months. Final acceptance terms vary by customer. Some customers have a cure period for any material deviation and if the Company fails or is unable to correct any deviations, a full refund of all payments made by the customer will be arranged by the Company. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the warranty costs have been de-minimis, therefore no accrual of warranty liability has been made.

**<u>Loan Costs</u>**

Loan costs paid to lenders, or third parties are recorded as debt discounts to the related loans and amortized to interest expense over the loan term.

**<u>Sales Returns</u>**

Our systems are sold as integrated systems and there are no sales returns allowed.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Revenue Recognition</u>**

The Company follows Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), that affects the timing of when certain types of revenues will be recognized. The basic principles in ASC 606 include the following: a contract with a customer creates distinct contract assets and performance obligations, satisfaction of a performance obligation creates revenue, and a performance obligation is satisfied upon transfer of control to a good or service to a customer.

Revenue is recognized by evaluating our revenue contracts with customers based on the five-step model under ASC 606:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Identify
 the contract with the customer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Identify
 the performance obligations in the contract;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Determine
 the transaction price;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Allocate
 the transaction price to separate performance obligations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. Recognize
 revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied.

The Company generates revenue from six sources:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Technology
 Systems

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) AI
 Technologies

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Technical
 Support including related party revenues from the AMA agreement which began in January 2025

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Consulting services including related party revenues from the AMA agreement which
began in January 2025

(5) Hosting

(6) Technology
 Solutions

<u>Technology Systems</u>

For revenues related to technology systems, the Company recognizes revenue over time using a cost-based input methodology in which significant judgment is required to estimate costs to complete projects. These estimated costs are then used to determine the progress towards contract completion and the corresponding amount of revenue to recognize.

Accordingly, the Company bases its revenue recognition on ASC 606-10-25-27, where control of a good or service transfers over time if the entity's performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date including a profit margin or reasonable return on capital. Control is deemed to pass to the customer instantaneously as the goods are manufactured and revenue is recognized accordingly.

In addition, the Company has adopted ASC 606-10-55-21 such that if the cost incurred is not proportionate to the progress in satisfying the performance obligation, we adjust the input method to recognize revenue only to the extent of the cost incurred. Therefore, the Company will recognize revenue at an equal amount to the cost of the goods to satisfy the performance obligation. To accurately reflect revenue recognition based on the input method, the Company has adopted the implementation guidance as set out in ASC-606-10-55-187 through 192.

Under this method, contract revenues are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and other allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are also charged to the periods as incurred. Any recognized revenues that have not been billed to a customer are recorded as an asset in "contract assets". Any billings of customers more than recognized revenues are recorded as a liability in "contract liabilities". However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss when such loss is determined to be both probable and reasonably estimable.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

<u>AI Technologies</u>

The Company has revenue from applications that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of predetermined algorithms which provide important operating information to the users of our systems. The revenue generated from these applications of AI consists of a fixed fee related to the design, development, testing and incorporation of new algorithms into the system, which is recognized as revenue at a point in time upon acceptance, as well as an annual application maintenance fee, which is recognized as revenue ratably over the contracted maintenance term.

<u>Technical Support</u>

Technical support services are provided on both an as-needed and extended-term basis and may include providing both parts and labor. Maintenance and technical support provided outside of a maintenance contract are on an "as-requested" basis, and revenue is recognized over time as the services are provided. Revenue for maintenance and technical support provided on an extended-term basis is recognized over time ratably over the term of the contract. This includes related party revenue from the AMA which began on January 1, 2025 related to installation and maintenance of certain assets deployed by New APR.

<u>Consulting Services</u>

The Company's consulting services business generates revenues under contracts with customers from four sources: (1) Professional Services (consulting and auditing and including revenues from the AMA agreement which began in January 2025); (2) Software licensing with optional hardware sales; (3) Customer service training, and (4) Maintenance/support

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Revenues
 for professional services, which are of short-term duration, are recognized when services are completed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) For
 all periods reflected in this report, software license sales have been one-time sales of a perpetual license to use our software
 product and the customer also has the option to purchase third-party manufactured handheld devices from us if they purchase our software
 license. Accordingly, the revenue is recognized upon delivery of the software and delivery of the hardware, as applicable, to the
 customer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) Training
 sales are one-time upfront short-term training sessions and are recognized after the service has been performed;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) Maintenance/support is an optional product
sold to our software license customers under one-year contracts. Accordingly, maintenance payments received upfront are deferred and
recognized over the contract term;

<u>Hosting</u> 

The Company generates hosting revenue from deploying and operating edge data centers, which provide customers with dedicated cabinet space on a monthly basis. The revenue from hosting consists of fixed monthly fees per cabinet, recognized as revenue ratably over the contractual hosting term, as the Company provides continuous access to the hosted infrastructure and related services.

<u>Technology Solutions</u>

Integrated infrastructure solutions, including procurement, logistics, and deployment support services introduced as a business vertical in 2025. Technology Solutions provides infrastructure-related services, including manufacturer-agnostic sourcing of equipment, logistics coordination, supply chain management, and fulfillment services in support of digital infrastructure and data center deployments. These services are designed to complement the Company's edge data center platform and address customer requirements for supply chain efficiency, reduced lead times, and execution support.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

<u>Multiple Performance Obligations and Allocation of Transaction Price</u>

Arrangements with customers may involve multiple performance obligations including project revenue and maintenance services in our Technology Systems business. Maintenance will occur after the project is completed and may be provided on an extended-term basis or on an as-needed basis. In our consulting services business, multiple performance obligations may include any of the above six sources. Training and maintenance on software products may occur after the software product sale while other services may occur before or after the software product sale and may not relate to the software product. Revenue recognition for a multiple performance obligations arrangement is as follows:

Each performance obligation is accounted for separately when each has value to the customer on a standalone basis and there is Company specific objective evidence of the selling price of each deliverable. For revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates the total customer arrangement to the separate units of accounting based on their relative selling prices as determined by the price of the items when sold separately. Once the selling price is allocated, the revenue for each performance obligation is recognized using the applicable criteria under GAAP as discussed above for performance obligations sold in single performance obligation arrangements. A delivered item or items that do not qualify as a separate unit of accounting within the arrangement are combined with the other applicable undelivered items within the arrangement. The allocation of arrangement consideration and the recognition of revenue is then determined for those combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting. The Company sells its various services and software and hardware products at established prices on a standalone basis which provides Company specific objective evidence of selling price for purposes of performance obligations related to selling price allocation. The Company only sells maintenance services or spare parts based on its established rates after it has completed a system integration project for a customer. The customer is not required to purchase maintenance services. All elements in multiple performance obligations arrangements with Company customers qualify as separate units of account for revenue recognition purposes.

**<u>Cost of Revenues</u>**

Cost of revenues consists primarily of expenses related to our four lines of business: Technology Systems, Services, Consulting, Hosting and Technology Solutions. These costs include inventory, shipping, certain fixed labor and overhead, and allocated depreciation and amortization, as applicable to each line of business.

**<u>Advertising</u>**

The Company expenses the cost of advertising. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no advertising costs.

**<u>Stock Based Compensation</u>**

The Company accounts for employee and non-employee stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718-10, "Share-Based Payment," which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchases based on estimated fair values. The stock-based compensation carries a graded vesting feature subject to the condition of time of employment service with awarded stock-based compensation tranches vesting evenly upon the anniversary date of the award.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. In accordance with ASC 718-10-35-8, the Company elected to recognize the fair value of the stock award using the graded vesting method as time of employment service is the criteria for vesting. The Company's determination of fair value using an option-pricing model is affected by the stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly subjective variables.

For restricted stock awards, fair value is measured at the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. That value is then recognized over the requisite vesting period. The Company estimates volatility based upon the historical stock price of the Company and estimates the expected term for stock options using the simplified method for employees and directors and the contractual term for non-employees. The risk-free rate is determined based upon the prevailing rate of United States Treasury securities with similar maturities.

The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Income Taxes</u>**

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes for differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company evaluates all significant tax positions as required by ASC 740. As of December 31, 2025, the Company does not believe that it has taken any positions that would require the recording of any additional tax liability, nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next year.

Any penalties and interest assessed by income taxing authorities are included in operating expenses.

The federal and state income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS and state taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed. Tax years 2022, 2023 and 2024 remain open for potential audit.

**<u>Earnings (Loss) Per Share</u>**

Basic earnings per share (EPS) are computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of stock options, stock warrants, convertible debt instruments, convertible preferred stock or other common stock equivalents. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive.

At December 31, 2025, there were (i) an aggregate of 375,276 outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock, (ii) employee stock options to purchase an aggregate of 355,003 shares of common stock, (iii) 333,000 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, (iv) 4,789,273 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, and (v) 0 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, all of which were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

At December 31, 2024, there were (i) an aggregate of 0 outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock, (ii) employee stock options to purchase an aggregate of 606,452 shares of common stock, (iii) 433,000 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, (iv) 5,172,416 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, and (v) 0 common shares issuable upon conversion of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, all of which were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

**<u>Leases</u>**

The Company follows ASC 842 "Leases". This guidance requires lessees to recognize right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities for most operating leases. In addition, this guidance requires that lessors separate lease and non-lease components in a contract in accordance with the revenue guidance in ASC 606.

The Company made an accounting policy election to not recognize short-term leases with terms of twelve months or less on the balance sheet and instead recognize the lease payments in expense as incurred. The Company has also elected to account for real estate leases that contain both lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

Leases that are clearly insignificant will not be accounted for under ASC 842 and instead the Company will recognize lease payments in expense as incurred.

At the inception of a contract the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease.

The Company's assessment is based on:

(1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset,

(2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and

(3) whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Operating ROU assets represent the right to use the leases asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of minimum lease payment over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date to determine the present value of future payments. The lease term includes all periods covered by renewal and termination options where the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the renewal options or not to exercise the termination options. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administration expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company accounts for leases as a lessor in accordance with ASC 842-30. Under ASC 842-30, leases are classified as either operating, sales-type or finance leases based on the terms and characteristics of the lease agreement. The Company is the lessor in a master capital lease agreement entered into during the second quarter of 2025 with Region 16 Education Service Center. Under the terms of the agreement, Region 16 is leasing a 500kW generator for a period of 84 months beginning June 1, 2025. Monthly lease payments are $4,035.38, with a $1 buyout option at the end of the lease term. The lease meets the criteria for classification as a sale-type finance lease under ASC 842 due to the presence of a bargain purchase option and the lease term covering a substantial portion of the asset's useful life. At lease inception, the Company reclassified the generator from property and equipment and recognized a lease receivable equal to the present value of the lease payments. The present value of the lease payments was calculated to be $282,772, which approximates the fair value of the generator. The implied annual interest rate used to calculate the present value was 5.29%, determined using the internal rate of return (IRR) method. This rate reflects the financing component embedded in the lease payments. Over the lease term, the Company will recognize interest income on the lease receivable and reduce the receivable as payments are received. The final $1 payment at the end of the lease term will transfer ownership of the generator to Region 16. The Company believes this lease arrangement is appropriately accounted for under ASC 842 and reflects the economic substance of the transaction.

**<u>Recent Accounting Pronouncements</u>**

From time to time, the FASB or other standards setting bodies will issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB ASC are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU").

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced transparency through greater disaggregation in the effective tax rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. These requirements apply to all public company filers and are intended to help users better understand the drivers of differences between statutory and effective tax rates. It requires companies to disclose, on an annual basis, specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. Further, ASU 2023-09 requires companies to disclose additional information about income taxes paid. The Company adopted ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025, and applied the new disclosure requirements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which requires entities to provide more detailed disaggregation of expenses in the income statement, focusing on the nature of the expenses rather than their function. The new disclosures will require entities to separately present expenses for significant line items, including but not limited to, depreciation, amortization, and employee compensation. Entities will also be required to provide a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, provide a definition of what constitutes selling expenses. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this new guidance to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which provides optional guidance relating to the estimation of expected credit losses on current accounts receivable and current contract assets. This guidance permits entities to apply a practical expedient when estimating credit losses that assumes that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. ASU 2025-05 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied prospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting ASU 2025-05.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles: Goodwill and Other‒Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (ASU 2025-06). The guidance modernizes the recognition and disclosure framework for internal-use software costs by removing all references to software development project stages so that the guidance is neutral to different software development methods. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods, and can be applied using a prospective, retrospective or modified transition approach with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2025-06.

Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 2 – LIQUIDITY**

Under Accounting Codification ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) ("ASC 205-40"), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. As required by ASC 205-40, this evaluation shall initially not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. Management has assessed the Company's ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with the requirement of ASC 205-40.

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $9,835,031 for the year ended December 31, 2025. During the same period, cash used in operating activities was $13,748,223. The working capital surplus and accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2025, were $11,986,673 and $84,203,040, respectively.

The Company successfully raised approximately $3,544,689 in gross proceeds from the sale of common stock through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program in 2024 and raised an additional $8,927,347 in gross proceeds from the ATM in 2025. Furthermore, in 2025, the Company raised approximately $45 million from other equity offerings in 2025. More recently on February 26, 2026, the Company priced a public offering of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $65 million. The offering closed on March 2, 2026, and was conducted pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus supplements filed with the SEC. The capital raised is expected to bolster the Company's balance sheet and position it to pursue strategic initiatives related to Duos Edge AI, from a stronger financial foundation. In the long run, the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing its business plan, generate enough revenue, and attain consistently profitable operations. We have analyzed our cash flow under "stress test" conditions and have determined that we have sufficient liquid assets on hand or available via the capital markets to maintain operations for at least twelve months from the issuance date of this report.

In addition, management has taken and continues to take actions including, but not limited to, elimination of certain costs that do not contribute to short term revenue, and re-aligning both management and staffing with a focus on improving certain skill sets necessary to build growth and profitability and focusing product strategy on opportunities that are likely to bear results in the relatively short term. The Company believes that, with the combination of its current capital and commercial sales success, it will have sufficient working capital to meet its obligations over the following twelve months. Recently, the Company has seen growth in its contracted backlog as well as significant, positive signs from new commercial projects that indicate improvements in future revenues.

Management believes that, at this time, the conditions in our traditional market space with ongoing contract delays, the consequent need to procure certain materials in advance of a binding contract and the additional time needed to execute on new contracts previously reported could put a strain on our cash reserves. However, given the Company's current capital, the anticipated steady cash flow from the Hosting and Technology solutions line of business and proven ability to raise capital via the public markets indicate there is no substantial doubt for the Company to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months. We expect to continue executing the plan to grow our business and achieve profitability as previously discussed. The Company may selectively look at opportunities for fundraising in the future including potential debt offerings to support asset acquisitions. Management has extensively evaluated our requirements for the next twelve months and has determined that the Company currently has sufficient cash and access to capital to operate for at least that period.

While no assurance can be provided, management believes that these actions provide the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern and to grow its business and achieve profitability with access to additional capital funding. Ultimately the continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to continue executing the plan described above which was put in place in late 2024 and will continue in 2026 and beyond. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE** 

Accounts receivable were as follows at December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Accounts receivable | $730211 | $185044 |
| Accounts receivable, related parties | 5304231 | 294434 |
| Allowance for credit losses |  | (76037) |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6034442 | $403441 |

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The Company recorded credit loss (recovery) expense in the amount of $(76,037) and $76,037 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

A summary of the activity related to our allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2025 and 2024 is summarized below.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Allowance for credit losses, beginning balance | $(76037) | $— |
| Allowance for credit losses provision |  | (76037) |
| Less recoveries | 76037 |  |
| Allowance for credit losses, ending balance | $— | $(76037) |

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**NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT**

The major classes of property and equipment are as follows at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $161097 | $132018 |
| Tools and Equipment | 1618643 | 1569034 |
| EDC PODS and Generators | 1791061 |  |
| Leasehold Improvements | 306910 | 298004 |
| Construction in Progress | 25589371 | 2099493 |
| Internal Use Software | 381441 | 381441 |
|  | 29848523 | 4479990 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | (2110717) | (1708211) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and Equipment, net | $27737806 | $2771779 |

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Internal Use Software consisted of the following: |  |  |
| Internal Use Software | $381441 | $381441 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | (322487) | (225429) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Internal Use Software, net | $58954 | $156012 |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Depreciation Expense: |  |  |
| Property and equipment, excluding internal use software | $305447 | $239302 |
| Internal Use Software amortization expense | 97058 | 92280 |
|  | $402505 | $331582 |

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**NOTE 5 – PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Patents | $476578 | $405007 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (290505) | (277707) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patents and trademarks, net | $186073 | $127300 |

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Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $12,799 and $11,375, respectively.

**NOTE 6 – SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Software Development | $796807 | $796807 |
| Construction in Progress |  | 72872 |
| Accumulated amortization | (701532) | (466296) |
| Software Development, net | $95275 | $403383 |

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The following is a schedule of estimated future amortization expense of software development costs at December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|
| Schedule of estimated future amortization expense of software |  |
| 2026 | 81656 |
| 2027 | 13619 |
|  | $95275 |

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Amortization of software development costs for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $235,237 and $249,454, respectively.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSET**

In May 2024, the Company recorded an intangible asset with a fair value of $11,161,428. This asset represented non-monetary consideration received under a 5-year customer contract, in which the Company would provide maintenance services to the customer. The intangible asset represents Digital Image data rights in the form of a license agreement received by the Company from the customer.

The fair value of the asset was determined on the contract inception date based on the standalone selling price of the service and goods to be provided to the customer under the 5-year contract since the Company could not reasonably estimate the fair value of the data rights received. The non-monetary transaction was accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606-10-32-21 through ASC 606-10-32-24.

On the contract inception date, the Company recorded deferred revenue of $11,161,428 as contract liabilities with a current and non-current component, and then immediately recognized $199,008 of this deferred revenue relating to the completed pilot program. The remaining deferred revenue was being recognized over the 5-year term.

In accordance with ASC 350-30-35-1, the amortization for the intangible asset is based on its useful life and the useful life of an intangible asset is the period over which it is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of that entity. Accordingly, amortization of the intangible asset was recognized over the life of the contract of five years.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company evaluated its long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with ASC 350-30-35-14, which requires finite-lived intangible assets to be tested for impairment under ASC 360 when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Management identified impairment indicators during 2025 related to its CN Digital Image data rights, including (i) a significant adverse change in the extent and manner in which the asset was being used, (ii) adverse legal and contractual developments, (iii) the absence of current and projected cash flows, and (iv) the expectation that the asset would be terminated or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

The Company generated minimal subscription revenue from the licensed data, and during 2025 the Company ceased providing the related maintenance services. In addition, contractual disputes arose between the parties, and by late 2025 both parties had ceased performance and were negotiating termination of the arrangement.

As a result of these events, the Company performed a recoverability test as of December 31, 2025 by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. The Company determined that the carrying amount of the asset was not recoverable, as estimated undiscounted future cash flows were negligible. The Company measured the impairment loss based on the asset's estimated fair value as of December 31, 2025. Given the absence of historical or expected future cash flows, the lack of an observable market for the asset, and the ongoing contractual dispute, the Company determined that the fair value of the Digital Image data rights was zero.

Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment of $8,130,461, representing the full carrying amount of the Digital Image data rights. Because the asset was originally recognized as part of a non-cash exchange with a corresponding deferred liability offset recorded on the balance sheet, the impairment was recorded by eliminating both the intangible asset and the related deferred liability. As a result, the impairment did not impact the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**NOTE 8: CASH ADVANCE PAYMENT – SAWGRASS APR HOLDINGS LLC**

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|:---|:---|
| | **Amount** |
| Cash as of December 31, 2024 | $5000000 |
| Contract liabilities, current of December 31, 2025 |  |
| Revenue recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025 | $5000000 |

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In December 2024, the Company entered into a series of contracts with Fortress under which the Company deploys and operates a fleet of mobile gas turbines and balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales and operations functions to New APR in connection with the assets. In exchange for services performed under the Asset Management Agreement ("AMA"), the Company received an advance cash payment and common units in Sawgrass Parent (see Note 9). The Company accounted for the arrangement with New APR as *Revenue from contracts with customers*. New APR advanced the Company $5.0 million in cash upon execution of the contract, which was recorded as a contract liability and was applied ratably on a monthly basis against amounts incurred under the AMA for a period of 12 months in 2025. In the event that the AMA was terminated within the first 12 months, any balance remaining of the advanced funds would have been credited in full to the Company.

The advanced consideration did not provide the benefit of financing as the cash was consumed within the first year of the contract to align the interests of both parties under the AMA. As of December 31, 2025, deferred revenue under the arrangement was zero , comprised of the $5.0 million advance payment less $5.0 million recognized as earned revenue under the AMA for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 9 – EQUITY INVESTMENT – SAWGRASS APR HOLDINGS LLC**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| Equity Investment - Sawgrass APR Holdings LLC | $7233000 | $7233000 |

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At the close of business December 31, 2024, Duos Energy Corporation, a subsidiary, executed the AMA with New APR to manage its operations. The Company's CEO is also the CEO of New APR and the operations of New APR are housed in the same facility as the Company in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Company was issued a 5% non-voting ownership interest in Sawgrass Parent, in the form of 25,882,353 common units, which is accounted for using the equity method. The Company determined the equity method was appropriate since Sawgrass Parent is considered a related party due to common management and the Company can exert significant influence over the operations of New APR. The Company concluded that the arrangement with New APR is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from contracts with customers, and the common units issued to the Company by Sawgrass Parent represented non-cash consideration under ASC 606-10-32-31. The initial carrying value as of December 31, 2024 of $7.2 million was measured equal to the fair value of the common units received for future services to be performed under the AMA which will be recognized over a period of two years, the initial contractual term of the AMA. The Company recorded $7.2 million of an equity method investment asset and $7.2 million of contract liabilities for services to be performed under the AMA. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not recognize any equity in net income (loss) of the investee.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $3,616,500 of contract liabilities as revenue, and $3,616,500 remained as contract liability at December 31, 2025. (See Note 11).

The Company assesses its equity method investment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. No impairment losses were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**NOTE 10 – DEBT**

**<u>Notes Payable – Insurance Premium Financing Agreements</u>**

The Company's notes payable relating to financing agreements classified as current liabilities consist of the following as of:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| <br>**Notes Payable** | **Principal** | **Interest** | **Principal** | **Interest** |
| Third Party - Insurance Note 1 | $— | 7.65% | $13002 | 8.00% |
| Third Party - Insurance Note 2 | 2041 |  | 4070 |  |
| Third Party - Insurance Note 3 |  |  |  |  |
| Total | $2041 |  | $17072 |  |

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The Company entered into an agreement on April 15, 2024 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 1) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $154,338, secured by that policy with an annual interest rate of 8.00% and payable in 10 monthly installments of principal and interest totaling $16,023. The Company renewed its agreement on April 15, 2025 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 1) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $207,207 with a down payment in the amount of $42,241in the second quarter of 2025 and ten monthly installments of $17,140, The Company paid off the debt in the third quarter. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of Insurance Note 1 was $0 and $13,002, respectively.

The Company entered into an agreement on February 3, 2024 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 2) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $24,480, and payable in 12 monthly installments of $2,040. The Company renewed its agreement effective February 3, 2025 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 2) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $24,594 in the second quarter of 2025 and twelve monthly installments of $2,050. There were also audit premium adjustments in the amount of ($6,084). At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of Insurance Note 2 was $2,041 and $4,040, respectively.

The Company entered into an agreement on February 3, 2024 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 3) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $245,798 with a down payment paid in the amount of $84,473 in the first quarter of 2024 and ten monthly installments of $20,166. The Company renewed its agreement on February 3, 2025 with its insurance provider by issuing a note payable (Insurance Note 3) for the purchase of an insurance policy in the amount of $249,448, with a down payment paid in the amount of $119,535 in the first quarter of 2025 and seven monthly installments of $18,559. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of Insurance Note 3 was $0 and $0, respectively due to early payoff**.**

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Notes Payable, Related Parties</u>**

On July 22, 2024, the Company and Duos Edge entered into secured promissory notes (the "Notes") with two institutional investors in the Company, 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. These investors own more than 10% of the outstanding shares and are therefore considered related parties. The principal amounts of the Notes were $1,520,000 for the Note issued to 21 April Fund Ltd. and $680,000 for the Note issued to 21 April Fund LP. The Notes accrued interest at an annual rate of 10% and the principal and any accrued interest on the Notes were due on December 30, 2025. The Company guaranteed all of Duos Edge's obligations pursuant to the Notes.

As security for the Notes, Duos Edge AI granted a first priority security interest in the equipment installed, as well as all revenues from such equipment and the Company pledged all proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock under its ATM facility. All of the pledged revenues from the equipment and the ATM facility were deposited in a blocked account and used solely to repay the Notes until they are repaid in full. In November 2024, the Company obtained the lenders' consent waiving the requirement to deposit ATM proceeds in a separate blocked account and to utilize the ATM proceeds for general corporate purposes, provided that any such amounts had to be deposited in the blocked account on or prior to December 1, 2025. The Notes could be prepaid without any prepayment penalties, provided that any prepayments made proportionately to each Note.

This transaction was accounted for in accordance with ASC 470, which provides guidance on the accounting for debt and debt modifications. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and conditions associated with the Notes as of August 6, 2025 (See below).

In connection with the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 92,727 shares of Common Stock to 21 April Fund LP and 207,273 shares of Common Stock to 21 April Fund Ltd. The warrants had an exercise price of $3.00 and were exercisable at any time on or prior to the close of business on the five 5-year anniversary of the original issuance date of July 22, 2024. The warrants contained a fundamental transaction provision whereby the Company might have to make a cash payment to the warrant holder on a fundamental transaction trigger date. Accordingly, the warrants met the criteria to be accounted for as a derivative liability instrument.

The above warrants and the previously held 44,644 warrants were exercised by 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. on September 19, 2024 and the Company issued an aggregate of 344,644 shares of Common Stock. In connection with such exercise, the parties agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $2.61 per share and to remove any "blocker" or similar provisions in the warrants.

The warrant liability value was measured using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation method. The initial warrant liability valuation on the loan date was $625,606 which was recorded as a debt discount and initial warrant liability. The warrant liability on September 19, 2024 was $379,626 with a change in fair value recorded in other income/expense from the initial recording date through September 30, 2024 of $245,980. The debt discount was being amortized over the term of the Notes.

On September 19, 2024, the warrant exercise date, the Company eliminated the warrant liability and recognized a gain on the extinguishment of the warrants in the amount $379,626.

The Company made early payments on the Notes in 2025, through August 2025 in the amount of $2,200,000 of principal and $188,356 of accrued interest.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

The promissory Notes Payable at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Notes Payable | $— | $2200000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Unamortized Discount |  | (441604) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Notes Payable, net | $— | $1758396 |

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Amortization of the discount from the Notes for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $345,886 and $184,002 which is included in interest expense and the remaining discount at the final payoff date in 2025 of $95,718 was recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt.

The Company used the following assumptions in determining the fair value of the warrant liabilities:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Upon Grant** | **Upon Grant** | **Upon Exercise** | **Upon Exercise** |
| | **21 April Fund LP** | **21 April Fund Ltd** | **21 April Fund LP** | **21 April Fund Ltd** |
| <br>**Date of Grant (Exercise)** | **July 22, 2024** | **July 22, 2024** | **September 19, 2024** | **September 19, 2024** |
| Note Value | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Issue (Exercise) Stock Price | $2.77 | $2.77 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| Strike | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.61 | $2.61 |
| Share Equivalents | 92727 | 207273 | 92727 | 207273 |
| Strike Price discount | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Remaining Term (Years) | 5.00 | 5.00 | 4.84 | 4.84 |
| Historical Volatility | 52% | 52% | 58% | 58% |
| Expected Volatility | 100% | 100% | 58% | 58% |
| Dividend Yield | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Annual Rate of Quarterly Dividends | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| Discount Rate - Bond Equivalent Yield | 4.170% | 4.170% | 3.480% | 3.480% |

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**NOTE 11 – REVENUES AND CONTRACT ACCOUNTING**

**<u>Revenue Recognition and Contract Accounting</u>**

The Company generates revenue from six sources: (1) Technology Systems; (2) AI Technology which is included in the consolidated statements of operations line-item Technology Systems; (3) Technical Support; (4) Consulting Services which is included in the consolidated statements of operations line-item Services and Consulting; (5) Hosting and (6) Technology Solutions.

Contract assets and contract liabilities on uncompleted contracts for revenues recognized over time are as follows:

**<u>Contract Assets</u>**

Contract assets on uncompleted contracts represent cumulative revenues recognized in excess of billings and/or cash received on uncompleted contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost input method which recognizes revenue based on the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs.

At December 31, 2025 and 2024, contract assets on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Cumulative revenues recognized | $10022709 | $9916761 |
| Less: Billings or cash received | (9280987) | (9280987) |
| Contract Assets | $741722 | $635774 |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Contract Liabilities</u>**

Contract liabilities on uncompleted contracts represent billings and/or cash received that exceed cumulative revenues recognized on uncompleted contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost input method, which recognizes revenues based on the ratio of the cost incurred to total estimated costs.

Contract liabilities on services and consulting revenues represent billings and/or cash received in excess of revenue recognized on service agreements that are not accounted for under the cost-to-cost input method.

At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, contract liabilities consisted of the following:

**<u>Year ended December 31, 2025</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Technology**<br> **Systems** | **Services and Consulting** | **Technology Solutions** | **CN Digital Agreement** | **Services and Consulting-<br> Related Parties** | **Total** |
| Beginning balance at December 31, 2024 | $403634 | $592400 |  | $9592118 | $12233000 | $22821152 |
| Revenue recognized from the beginning balance | (269303) | (592400) |  |  | (8616500) | (9478203) |
| Billings during the year |  | 1014159 | 1132164 |  |  | 2146323 |
| Revenue recognized from current billings |  | (844790) |  | (1461657) |  | (2306447) |
| Impairment |  |  |  | (8130461) |  | (8130461) |
| Ending balance at December 31, 2025 | $134331 | $169369 | $1132164 | $— | $3616500 | $5052364 |
| Contract liabilities, less current portion | $(134331) | $(169369) | $(1132164) |  | $(3616500) | $(5052364) |
| Contract liabilities, non-current portion |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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**<u>Year ended December 31, 2024</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Technology**<br> **Systems** | **Services and Consulting** | **Technology Solutions** | **CN Digital Agreement** | **Services and Consulting-<br> Related Parties** | **Total** |
| Beginning balance at December 31, 2023 | $1064682 | $601561 | $— | $— | $— | $1666243 |
| Revenue recognized from the beginning balance | (661048) | (601561) |  |  |  | (1262609) |
| Billings during the year |  | 1578293 |  | 11161428 | 13154562 | 25894283 |
| Revenue recognized from current billings |  | (985893) |  | (1569310) | (921562) | (3476765) |
| Impairment |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Ending balance at December 31, 2024 | $403634 | $592400 | $— | $9592118 | $12233000 | $22821152 |
| Contract liabilities, less current portion | $(403634) | $(592400) |  | $(2192484) | $(8616500) | $(11805018) |
| Contract liabilities, non-current portion |  |  |  | $7399634 | $3616500 | $11016134 |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

<u>Technology Systems</u>

At December 31, 2025 and 2024 contract liabilities, technology systems consisted of the following:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Billings and/or cash receipts on uncompleted contracts | $1264658 | $1264658 |
| Less: Cumulative revenues recognized | $(1130327) | $(861024) |
| Contract liabilities, technology systems, current | $134331 | $403634 |

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The Company expects to recognize all current contract liabilities within 12 months from the respective consolidated balance sheet date.

<u>CN Digital Agreement</u>

In May 2024, the Company recorded an initial deferred revenue as a contract liability in the amount of $11,161,428 of which $199,008 related to a pilot program was immediately recognized as revenue (See Note 7) and another $1,569,310 was recognized in 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized revenue of $1,461,567 from this deferred revenue. This contract liability resulted from a five-year contract with a customer where the Company received non-monetary consideration recorded as intangible assets (See Note 7). This transaction was accounted for under ASC 606-10-32-21 through ASC-606-10-32-24, Non-Cash Consideration. The performance obligations, which include various support and maintenance services will be recognized as revenue pro-rata over time during the five-year contract term. The current contract liabilities of zero for just this contract as of December 31, 2025 relate to the portion of the contract value the Company expects to recognize pro-rata within the next twelve months. The Company performed a recoverability test as of December 31, 2025 by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the sum of its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. The Company determined that the carrying amount of the asset was not recoverable, as estimated undiscounted future cash flows were negligible. The Company measured the impairment loss based on the asset's estimated fair value as of December 31, 2025. Given the absence of historical or expected future cash flows, the lack of an observable market for the asset, and the ongoing contractual dispute, the Company determined that the fair value of the CN Digital Image data rights License was zero.

Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment of $8,130,461, representing the full carrying amount of the CN Digital Image License. Because the asset was originally recognized as part of a non-cash exchange with a corresponding deferred liability offset recorded on the balance sheet, the impairment was recorded by eliminating both the intangible asset and the related deferred liability. As a result, the impairment did not impact the Company's consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

<u>Services and Consulting Related Parties</u>

In December 2024, the Company entered into a series of contracts with Fortress under which the Company will deploy and operate a fleet of mobile gas turbines and balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales and operations functions to Sawgrass in connection with the assets. In exchange for services performed under the Asset Management Agreement ("AMA"), the Company received an advance cash payments and common units in Sawgrass (see Note 9). Sawgrass paid the Company $5.0 million in cash upon execution of the contract, which was applied ratably on a monthly basis against amounts incurred under the AMA for a period of 12 months in 2025. In the event that the AMA is terminated within the first 12 months, any balance remaining of the advanced funds would be credited in full to Duos.

As of December 31, 2024, deferred revenue under the arrangement was $5.0 million, comprised of the $5.0 million advance payment. The Company recognized $5.0 million in revenue under the AMA during the year ended December 31, 2025.

The Company also concluded that the arrangement with Sawgrass is within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from contracts with customers, and the common units issued to the Company by Sawgrass Parent represented non-cash consideration. The initial carrying value as of December 31, 2024 of $7.2 million was measured equal to the fair value of the common units received for future services to be performed under the AMA. The Company recorded $7.2 million of deferred revenue for services to be performed under the AMA (see Note 9). During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not recognize any revenue associated with the AMA. The Company initially recorded the equity method investment in Sawgrass of $7.2 million, equal to the fair value of the common units as of December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2025, the balance in contract liabilities pertaining to the value of the equity method interest will be recognized as revenue as follows:

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| **Calendar Year** | **Amounts** |
| 2026 | 3616500 |
| Contract Liabilities | $3616500 |

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**Disaggregation of Revenue**

The Company is following the guidance of ASC 606-10-55-296 and 297 for disaggregation of revenue. Accordingly, revenue has been disaggregated according to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. We are providing qualitative and quantitative disclosures.

**Qualitative:**

1. We have six distinct revenue sources:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Technology Systems (Turnkey, engineered projects);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. AI Technology (Associated maintenance and support services);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c. Technical Support (Operational support, asset management of power generation systems); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d. Consulting Services (Predetermined algorithms to provide important operating information to the users of our systems).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;e. Hosting (Deployment and operation of edge data centers, providing customers with cabinet space and related infrastructure service)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;f. Technology Solutions - delivers manufacturer-agnostic infrastructure sourcing, integration, and value-added

supply chain services supporting data center, AI, and enterprise deployments

2. We currently operate in North America including the USA, Mexico and Canada.

3. Our customers include rail transportation, and commercial.

4. Our technology systems and equipment projects fall into two types:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Transfer of goods and services over time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Goods delivered at point in time.

5. Our services & maintenance contracts are fixed price and fall into two duration types:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a. Turnkey engineered projects and professional service contracts that are less than one year in duration and are typically one to two quarters in length; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b. Maintenance and support contracts ranging from one to five years in length.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**Quantitative:**

**<u>For the year Ended December 31, 2025</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Segments** | **Technologies** | <br>**Technology Solutions** | **Data Center Hosting & Related Services** | **Asset Management** | **Total** |
| **Primary Geographical Markets** |  |  |  |  |  |
| North America | $4261642 | $349166 | $56000 | $22356843 | $27023651 |
| **Major Goods and Service Lines** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Turnkey Projects | $373270 | $— | $— | $— | $373270 |
| Maintenance and Support | 3888372 | 349166 | 56000 | 22356843 | 26650381 |
|  | $4261642 | $349166 | $56000 | $22356843 | $27023651 |
| **Timing of Revenue Recognition** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Goods transferred over time | $373270 | 349166 | $— | $— | $722436 |
| Services transferred over time | 3888372 |  | 56000 | 22346843 | 26301215 |
|  | $4261642 | $349166 | $56000 | $22356843 | $27023651 |

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**<u>For the year Ended December 31, 2024</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Segments** | **Technologies** | <br>**Technology Solutions** | **Data Center Hosting & Related Services** | **Asset Management** | **Total** |
| **Primary Geographical Markets** |  |  |  |  |  |
| North America | $6359323 | $— | $— | $921562 | $7280885 |
| **Major Goods and Service Lines** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Turnkey Projects | $2252357 | $— | $— | $— | $2252357 |
| Maintenance and Support | 4106966 |  |  | 921562 | 5028528 |
|  | $6359323 | $— | $— | $921562 | $7280885 |
| **Timing of Revenue Recognition** |  |  |  |  |  |
| Goods transferred over time | $2252357 | $— | $— | $— | $2252357 |
| Services transferred over time | 4106966 |  |  | 921562 | 5028528 |
|  | $6359323 | $— | $— | $921562 | $7280885 |

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**Revision of Disaggregation of Revenue** 

For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has revised the presentation of disaggregated revenue compared to the presentation included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The revision was made to better align with the nature, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from our contracts with customers. Comparative amounts for the prior period have been reclassified where necessary to conform to the current period presentation. These changes did not impact consolidated revenue previously reported.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 12 – SEGMENT REPORTING**

Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Company operates in four operating and reportable segments which consist of (1) applying machine vision and AI to analyze high-speed objects and generate revenue from system installations, AI integrations, support, and consulting, herein known as the "Technologies" segment, (2) deploying Edge Data Centers for localized data processing in rural and underserved markets, herein known as the "Data Center Hosting & Related Services" segment, (3) delivering manufacturer-agnostic infrastructure sourcing, integration, and value-added supply chain services supporting data center, AI, and enterprise deployments, herein known as the "Technology Solutions" and (4) providing Asset Management Services under the AMA with New APR, managing mobile gas turbines and related assets, herein known as the "Asset Management Services" segment. The Company has determined that these reportable segments were strategic business units that offer different products and services. Currently, these reportable segments are being managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.

The Company's Technologies segment applies machine vision and AI to monitor and analyze high-speed objects such as trains, trucks, automobiles, and aircraft, and generates revenue through its technology systems, AI applications, ongoing technical support, and consulting services.

The Technology Solutions business unit, which delivers manufacturer-agnostic infrastructure sourcing, integration, and value-added supply chain services supporting data center, AI, and enterprise deployments.

The Company's Data Center Hosting & Related Services segment generates revenues through the deployment of Edge Data Centers that enable faster, localized data processing in rural and underserved markets, providing scalable solutions for enterprise and government clients.

The Company's Asset Management Services segment generates revenues through the AMA with New APR, whereby Duos Energy oversees the deployment and operation of a fleet of mobile gas turbines and balance-of-plant inventory, providing management, sales, and operations support to New APR.

Corporate and unallocated amounts that do not relate to a reportable segment have been allocated to "Corporate & Unallocated."

The Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is its Chief Executive Officer. The decisions concerning the allocation of the Company's resources are made by the CODM with oversight by the Board of Directors. The CODM evaluates the performance of each segment and makes decisions concerning the allocation of resources based upon segment operating profit (loss), generally defined as income or loss before interest expense and income taxes. The CODM assesses segment performance by using each segment's operating income (loss) and considers budget-to-actual variances on a periodic basis (at least quarterly) when making decisions about operational planning, including whether to invest resources into the segments or into other parts of the Company. Segment assets are reviewed by the Company's CODM and are disclosed below. The accounting policies of the Technologies, Data Center Hosting & Related Services, and Asset Management Services segments are the same as those described in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Information with respect to these reportable business segments for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

**<u>At Year ended December 31, 2025</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Technologies** | **Technology Solutions** | **Data Center Hosting & Related Services** | **Asset Management Services** | **Corporate and Unallocated** | **Consolidated** |
| Net revenues | $4261642 | $349166 | $56000 | $22356843 | $— | $27023651 |
| Cost of revenues | 3371115 | 320143 | 157171 | 15297513 |  | 19145942 |
| Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 10091441 | 247481 | 2783045 |  | 2437 | 13124404 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 581747 |  | 295 |  |  | 582042 |
| Stock Compensation |  |  |  |  | 3934141 | 3934141 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (9782661) | (218458) | (2884511) | 7059330 | (3936578) | (9762878) |
| Interest Expense | (3265) |  | (435996) |  |  | (439261) |
| Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of debt |  |  | (95718) |  |  | (95718) |
| Other Income | 63954 |  | 25645 | 5497 | 367730 | 462826 |
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | (9721972) | (218458) | (3390580) | 7064827 | (3568848) | (9835031) |
| Provision for income taxes |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net income (loss) | $(9721972) | $(218458) | $(3390580) | $7064827 | $(3568848) | $(9835031) |

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**<u>At Year ended December 31, 2024</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Technologies** | **Technology Solutions** | **Data Center Hosting & Related Services** | **Asset Management Services** | **Corporate and Unallocated** | **Consolidated** |
| Net revenues | $6359323 | $— | $— | $921562 | $— | $7280885 |
| Cost of revenues | 5869379 |  |  | 942291 |  | 6811670 |
| Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 8785917 |  | 478948 |  |  | 9264865 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 2161647 |  | 75 |  |  | 2161722 |
| Stock Compensation |  |  |  |  | 26154 | 26154 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (10457620) |  | (479023) | (20729) | (26154) | (10983526) |
| Interest Expense | (3865) |  | (282249) |  |  | (286114) |
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities |  |  |  |  | 245980 | 245980 |
| Gain (Loss) on extinguishment of warrant liabilities |  |  |  |  | 379626 | 379626 |
| Other Income | (126486) |  | 5628 | 435 |  | (120423) |
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | (10587971) |  | (755644) | (20294) | 599452 | (10764457) |
| Provision for income taxes |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Net income (loss) | $(10587971) | $— | $(755644) | $(20294) | $599452 | $(10764457) |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Total assets by segment on December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,<br> 2025** | **December 31,<br> 2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Technologies | $2266518 | $11819377 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Technology Solutions | 581366 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Data Center Hosting & Related Services | 28024994 | 4131189 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Asset Management Services | 12537718 | 7530274 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate and Unallocated | 19998819 | 11477837 |
|  | $63409415 | $34958677 |

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All assets are located in the United States.

**NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES**

**<u>Operating Lease Obligations</u>**

On July 26, 2021, the Company entered a new operating lease agreement for office and warehouse combination space of 40,000 square feet, with the lease commencing on November 1, 2021, and ending April 30, 2032. This new space combines the Company's two separate work locations into one facility, which allows for greater collaboration and also accommodates a larger anticipated workforce and manufacturing facility. On November 24, 2021, the lease was amended to commence on December 1, 2021, and end on May 31, 2032. The Company recognized an ROU asset and operating lease liability in the amount of $4,980,104 at lease commencement. Rent for the first eleven months of the term was calculated based on 30,000 rentable square feet. The rent is subject to an annual escalation of 2.5%, beginning November 1, 2023. The Company made a security deposit payment in the amount of $600,000 on July 26, 2021. Per the contract, in the 18<sup>th</sup> month and every 12<sup>th</sup> month thereafter, the security deposit is reduced by $50,000 and now stands at $450,000. The right of use asset balance at December 31, 2025, net of accumulated amortization, was $3,650,717.

The office and warehouse lease has a remaining term of approximately 6.5 years and includes an option to extend for two renewal terms of five years each. The renewal options are not reasonably certain to be exercised, and therefore, they are not included when determining the lease term used to establish the right-of-use asset and lease liability. The Company also has several short-term leases, primarily related to equipment. The Company made an accounting policy election to not recognize short-term leases with terms of twelve months or less on the consolidated balance sheet and instead recognize the lease payments in expense as incurred. The Company has also elected to account for real estate leases that contain both lease and non-lease components (such as common area maintenance) as a single lease component.

The following table shows supplemental information related to leases:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Lease cost:** |  |  |
| Operating lease cost | $781638 | $781638 |
| Short-term lease cost | $21788 | $21909 |
| **Other information:** |  |  |
| Operating cash outflow used for operating leases | $798556 | $779087 |
| Weighted average discount rate | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 6.5 years | 7.5 years |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

As of December 31, 2025, future minimum lease payments due under our operating leases are as follows:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **Amount** |
| **<u>Calendar year:</u>** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $818518 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 838984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 859856 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | 880357 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thereafter | 2303214 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments | 5700929 |
| Less: Impact of discounting | (1429929) |
| Total present value of operating lease obligations | 4271000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion | (818519) |
| Operating lease obligations, less current portion | $3452481 |

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The Company leases multiple land locations for deployment and operation of its modular edge data centers with monthly lease payments of $1 and a term of 5 to 10 years. Certain lease arrangements include variable payments from the Company to the landlords under revenue sharing arrangements calculated as a percentage of revenues generated from colocation services at the respective sites. Variable lease payments are excluded from the measurement of operating lease liabilities and will be expensed in the period incurred. Additionally, certain landlords for these sites may also be customers of the Company in the future whereby they will rent server rack space in the data centers.

On August 1, 2025, Duos Edge AI, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a commercial ground lease with a term of ten years commencing upon delivery of a modular structure to the premises, with one five-year renewal option. Base monthly rent is $2,500 for the first year or until installation of a second modular structure, increasing to $3,500 thereafter. If renewed, monthly rent will be $4,300 during the renewal term. On December 1, 2025, Duos Edge AI, a subsidiary of the Company entered into a commercial ground lease with a term of ten years commencing upon delivery of a modular structure to the premises, with one five-year renewal option. Base monthly rent is $1,500 for month until the renewal term. The lease requires the tenant to pay real estate taxes, common area maintenance charges, utilities, and maintain insurance coverage. Tenant is responsible for all costs associated with site preparation and installation of improvements, including modular structures and backup power systems. As of December 31, 2025, future minimum lease payments due under these operating leases are as follows:

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|:---|:---|
| **<u>Calendar year</u>:** | **Amount** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | $53000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 60000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 60000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | 60000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Thereafter | 341000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments | 574000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Impact of discounting | (209543) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total present value of operating lease obligations | 364457 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion | (53000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease obligations, less current portion | $311457 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average discount rate | 10.0% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average remaining lease term | 9.6 years |

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The present value of these payments is approximately $364,523, which was initially recorded as a lease liability and right-of-use asset on the consolidated balance sheet, with $53,000 classified as a current liability and $311,457 as a non-current liability as of December 31, 2025. The right-of-use asset was $357,561 as of December 31, 2025. See Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for the Company's materiality threshold applied to lease accounting under ASC 842.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

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|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31, <br> 2025** |
| **Lease Cost:** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease cost | $18396 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash outflow | $11500 |

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**Master Lease Agreement**

On November 1, 2024, the Company entered into a Master Lease Agreement ("MLA") for a total lease obligation of $2,662,282. The lease was structured with a repayment term of 66 months, with fixed monthly payments commencing on December 10, 2024. At the end of the lease term, the Company had the option to purchase the leased asset for $1.

In accordance with ASC 842, the lease is classified as a finance lease, as the $1 buyout option indicates a transfer of ownership. As a result, the Company has recorded a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet. Interest expense and amortization of the right-of-use asset was being recognized over the lease term. Management believes this lease structure supports the Company's operational and financial objectives.

In the third quarter 2025, the Company exercised its purchase option under the MLA and settled the obligation early with a payment of $2,150,000. Accordingly, the Company derecognized the remaining lease liability of $2,079,697 and the related right-of-use asset of $1,868,359 and recorded the equipment as a fixed asset at $1,938,662. The $1,938,662 asset balance is the aggregate of the remaining right-of-use asset of $1,868,359 and the difference between the $2,150,000 repayment and the $2,079,697 remaining right-of-use liability.

The following table shows supplemental information related to the MLA:

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Lease cost:** |  |  |
| Master Lease Agreement cost | $242026 | $3900 |
| Short-term lease cost | $— | $367451 |
| **Other information:** |  |  |
| Operating cash outflow used for finance leases | $2253563 | $3900 |
| Weighted average discount rate |  | 8.63% |
| Weighted average remaining lease term |  | 5.4 years |

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**Executive Severance Agreement**

Pursuant to a separation agreement with Gianni Arcaini, our former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (the "Separation Agreement"), Mr. Arcaini's employment with the Company ended on September 1, 2020 ("Separation Date"). The Separation Agreement provided that he would receive separation payments over a 36- month period equal to his base salary plus $75,000 as well as certain limited health and life insurance benefits. The Separation Agreement also contained confidentiality, nondisparagement and non-solicitation covenants and a release of claims by Mr. Arcaini. In accordance with the Separation Agreement, the Company paid to Mr. Arcaini the total sum of $747,788. On March 1, 2021, the Company paid to Mr. Arcaini a lump-sum amount equal to the first six months of payments, or $124,631, owed to Mr. Arcaini and the Company continued to pay him in semi-monthly installments for 30 months thereafter, as contemplated in Mr. Arcaini's Separation Agreement. On November 21, 2024, the Company paid Mr. Arcaini a further $23,890 to settle a dispute concerning certain benefits that were claimed by him as part of the separation agreement. As a condition of this payment, Mr. Arcaini forfeited all of his equity in the Company consisting of 100,716 non-qualified stock options granted under the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES**

The Company maintains deferred tax assets and liabilities that reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The deferred tax assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2025 and 2024 consist of net operating loss carryforwards and differences in the book basis and tax basis of intangible assets.

In accordance with the adoption of ASU 2023-09, the Company has retroactively adjusted 2024 details below to comply with the standard.

The items accounting for the difference between income taxes at the effective statutory rate and the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** |
| **<u>Rate Reconciliation</u>** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
|  | **Amount** | **Percent** | **Amount** | **Percent** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Income tax expense (benefit) at U.S. Statutory rate at 21%** | $(2065356) | 21.00% | $(2260536) | 21.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1. State and Local Income Taxes** | (70402) | 0.72% | (387520) | 3.60% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**2. Foreign Tax Effects** |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**3. Change in Tax Laws and Rates** |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**4. Effects of Cross-Border Tax Laws** |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**5. Federal Tax Credits** |  | 0.00% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**6. Domestic Change in VA** | 2443828 | -24.845% | 2483901 | -23.08% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**7. Nontaxable or Nondeductible Items** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock Based Compensation | $826170 | -8.40% | $67398 | -0.63% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Permanent Differences | 54810 | -0.56% | 96757 | -0.90% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Nontaxable/Nondeductible Items** | $**880980** | **-8.96%** | $**164155** | **-1.52%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**8. Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits** |  | 0% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**9. Other Items** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;True-Up of Deferred Taxes | (1189050) | 12.09% |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Items (Note: should not be material) |  |  |  | 0.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total Provision for income tax |  | -0.00% |  | 0.00% |

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The Company's approximate net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** |
| **<u>Current Tax Expense (Benefit)</u>** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State | |  | |  |
| Current Tax Expense (Benefit) | |  | |  |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Years Ended December 31,** | **Years Ended December 31,** |
| **Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit)** | **2025** | **2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State |  |  |
| Deferred Tax Expense (Benefit) |  |  |
| **Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit)** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-Tax Book Income | $**(9835031)** | $**(10764457)** |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Schedule of net deferred tax assets |  |  |
|  | **Years Ended** | **Years Ended** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Deferred Tax Assets:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bad Debt Reserve | $41410 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accruals | 41981 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leases | 158032 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Operating Loss Carryforwards | 17605705 | 15313305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Deferred Tax Assets** | $17847128 | $15313305 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Less: Valuation Allowance | (17514268) | (14717913) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred Tax Assets Net | $**332860** | $**595393** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Deferred Tax Liabilities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangibles Assets | $(24672) | $(537018) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bad Debt Reserve |  | (58375) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment | (128883) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (179305) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Deferred Tax Liabilities** | $**(332860)** | $**(595393)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Net Deferred Tax Asset (Liabilities)** | $**—** | $**—** |

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At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had federal gross net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards of approximately $71.5 million and $65.9 million, respectively, and state gross NOL carryforwards of approximately $46.9 million and $41.5 million, respectively.

The Company has recorded a valuation allowance equal to its net deferred tax assets for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, as it is not more likely than not that sufficient future taxable income will be available to realize the benefit of the NOL carryforwards and other deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $2.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2025.

NOL carryforwards generated prior to January 1, 2018, resulted in a potential tax benefit of approximately $4.4 million and will expire in 2037 if not utilized. NOL carryforwards generated after January 1, 2018, resulted in a potential tax benefit of approximately $10.6 million and may be carried forward indefinitely, subject to applicable annual utilization limitations. The utilization of the Company's NOL carryforwards may be subject to annual limitations under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 as a result of ownership changes or other events. The Company has not performed a formal study to assess the impact of such limitations. If it is subsequently determined that all or a portion of the NOL carryforwards will not be realizable due to these limitations or expiration, the deferred tax assets would be reduced with a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance. The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2025. The Company's federal income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Company has not performed a formal study to assess the impact of such limitations. If it is subsequently determined that all or a portion of the NOL carryforwards will not be realizable due to these limitations or expiration, the deferred tax assets would be reduced with a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 15 – STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** 

**2016 Equity Plan** 

We maintained the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2016 Plan") for employees, officers, directors and other entities and individuals whose efforts contribute to our success. The 2016 Plan terminated pursuant to its terms on December 31, 2020. There are no outstanding awards under this Plan.

**2021 Equity Plan**

On May 12, 2021, the Board adopted, with shareholder approval as of July 15, 2021, the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2021 Plan") providing for the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of our Common Stock. On September 30, 2024, the shareholders approved an increase in the shares of Common Stock available under the 2021 Plan to 2,500,000 and beginning as of February 1, 2025, and for each February 1<sup>st</sup> thereafter, to the greater of 2,500,000 or a number of shares based on a formula tied to the Company's fully diluted common equivalent share capitalization, excluding warrants and options. The purpose of the 2021 Plan is to assist the Company in attracting and retaining key employees, directors and consultants and to provide incentives to such individuals to align their interests with those of our shareholders.

**General Description of the 2021 Plan**

The following is a summary of the material provisions of the 2021 Plan and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the 2021 Plan, which you are encouraged to read in full.

***Administration***

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The 2021 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board, which consists of three members of the Board, each of whom is a "non-employee director" within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and an "outside director" within the meaning of Code Section 162(m). Among other things, the Compensation Committee has complete discretion, subject to the express limits of the 2021 Plan, to determine the directors, employees and nonemployee consultants to be granted an award, the type of award to be granted, the terms and conditions of the award, the form of payment to be made and/or the number of shares of Common Stock subject to each award, the exercise price of each option and base price of each stock appreciation right ("SAR"), the term of each award, the vesting schedule for an award, whether to accelerate vesting, the value of the Common Stock underlying the award, and the required withholding, if any. The Compensation Committee may amend, modify or terminate any outstanding award, provided that the participant's consent to such action is required if the action would impair the participant's rights or entitlements with respect to that award. The Compensation Committee is also authorized to construe the award agreements and may prescribe rules relating to the 2021 Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Compensation Committee does not have any authority to grant or modify an award under the 2021 Plan with terms or conditions that would cause the grant, vesting or exercise thereof to be considered nonqualified "deferred compensation" subject to Code Section 409A.

 

***Grant of Awards; Shares Available for Awards***

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The 2021 Plan provides for the grant of stock options, SARs, performance share awards, performance unit awards, distribution equivalent right awards, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards and unrestricted stock awards to non-employee directors, officers, employees and nonemployee consultants of the Company or its affiliates. We had reserved a total of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance of awards to be made under the 2021 Plan. In accordance with shareholder approval received at the meeting held on September 30, 2024, the total reserved shares as of February 1, 2026 amounted to 5,114,082, calculated using a formula based on the Company's fully diluted common equivalent share capitalization, excluding warrants and options. If any award expires, is cancelled, or terminates unexercised or is forfeited, the number of shares subject thereto is again available for grant under the 2021 Plan.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

***Stock Options***

The 2021 Plan provides for either "incentive stock options" ("ISOs"), which are intended to meet the requirements for special federal income tax treatment under the Code, or "nonqualified stock options" ("NQSOs"). On May 12, 2021, the 2021 Plan was approved by the board of directors and by the shareholders on July 15, 2021. Stock options may be granted on such terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee may determine; provided, however, that the per share exercise price under a stock option may not be less than the fair market value of a share of the Company's Common Stock on the date of grant and the term of the stock option may not exceed 10 years (110% of such value and five years in the case of an ISO granted to an employee who owns (or is deemed to own) more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of capital stock of the Company or a parent or subsidiary of the Company). ISOs may only be granted to employees. In addition, the aggregate fair market value of our Common Stock covered by one or more ISOs (determined at the time of grant) which are exercisable for the first time by an employee during any calendar year may not exceed $100,000. Any excess is treated as a NQSO.

***Stock Appreciation Rights***

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A Stock Appreciation Right (SAR) entitles the participant, upon exercise, to receive an amount, in cash or stock or a combination thereof, equal to the increase in the fair market value of the underlying Common Stock between the date of grant and the date of exercise. SARs may be granted in tandem with, or independently of, stock options granted under the 2021 Plan. An SAR granted in tandem with a stock option (i) is exercisable only at such times, and to the extent, that the related stock option is exercisable in accordance with the procedure for exercise of the related stock option; (ii) terminates upon termination or exercise of the related stock option (likewise, the Common Stock option granted in tandem with an SAR terminates upon exercise of the SAR); (iii) is transferable only with the related stock option; and (iv) if the related stock option is an ISO, may be exercised only when the value of the stock subject to the stock option exceeds the exercise price of the stock option. An SAR that is not granted in tandem with a stock option is exercisable at such times as the Compensation Committee may specify.

 

***Performance Share and Performance Unit Awards***

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Performance share and performance unit awards entitle the participant to receive cash or shares of our Common Stock upon the attainment of specified performance goals. In the case of performance units, the right to acquire the units is denominated in cash values.

 

***Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Unit Awards***

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A restricted stock award is a grant or sale of Common Stock to the participant, subject to our right to repurchase all or part of the shares at their purchase price (or to require forfeiture of such shares if issued to the participant at no cost) in the event that conditions specified by the Compensation Committee in the award are not satisfied prior to the end of the time period during which the shares subject to the award may be repurchased by or forfeited to us. Our restricted stock unit entitles the participant to receive a cash payment equal to the fair market value of a share of Common Stock for each restricted stock unit subject to such restricted stock unit award, if the participant satisfies the applicable vesting requirement.

 

***Unrestricted Stock Awards***

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An unrestricted stock award is a grant or sale of shares of our Common Stock to the participant that is not subject to transfer, forfeiture or other restrictions, in consideration for past services rendered to the Company or an affiliate or for other valid consideration.

 

***Amendment and Termination***

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The Compensation Committee may adopt, amend and rescind rules relating to the administration of the 2021 Plan, and amend, suspend or terminate the 2021 Plan, but no such amendment, rescission, suspension or termination will be made that materially and adversely impairs the rights of any participant with respect to any award received thereby under the 2021 Plan without the participant's consent, other than amendments that are necessary to permit the granting of awards in compliance with applicable laws.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Series B Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The following summary of certain terms and provisions of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B Convertible Preferred Stock") is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the terms and provisions set forth in our certificate of designation of preferences, rights and limitations of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B Convertible Preferred Certificate of Designation") as previously filed. Subject to the limitations prescribed by our articles of incorporation, our board of directors is authorized to establish the number of shares constituting each series of preferred stock and to fix the designations, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each of those series and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions of each of those series, all without any further vote or action by our stockholders. Our board of directors designated 15,000 of the 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated value of $1,000 per share. The shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible at any time at the holder's option into a number of shares of common stock equal to $1,000 divided by the conversion price of $7.00 per share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we could not effect any conversion of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, with certain exceptions, to the extent that, after giving effect to an attempted conversion, the holder of shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (together with such holder's affiliates, and any persons acting as a group together with such holder or any of such holder's affiliates) would beneficially own a number of shares of our common stock in excess of 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of the shares of our common stock then outstanding after giving effect to such conversion. The Series B Convertible Preferred Certificate of Designation does not prohibit the Company from waiving this limitation. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders would be entitled to participate on an as-converted-to-common stock basis (without giving effect to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) with holders of the common stock in any distribution of assets of the Company to the holders of the common stock. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, there are zero 0 and zero shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**<u>Series C Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The Company's Board of Directors designated 5,000 shares as the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series C Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock had a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock had 172 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined in the Certificate of Designation and as described below). Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $5.50 (subject to adjustment). The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the "Beneficial Ownership Limitation"). All holders of the Series C Preferred Stock elected the 19.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, there are zero and zero shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Series D Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

On September 28, 2022, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to designate 4,000 shares as the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series D Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock has 333 votes (subject to standard anti-dilution adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined in the Certificate of Designation and as described below). Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $3.00 (subject to adjustment). The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the "Beneficial Ownership Limitation"). All but one of the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock elected the 19.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation. The Company shall reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the issuance upon the conversion of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, such a number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be issuable upon the conversion of all of the shares of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding. Additionally, the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock does not have the right to dividends and in the event of an involuntary liquidation, the Series D shares shall be treated as a pro rata equivalent of common stock outstanding at the date of the liquidation event and have no liquidation preference.

On September 30, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with certain existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 999 shares of the newly authorized Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Company received proceeds of $999,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. On October 29, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with a certain existing investor in the Company (the "Purchaser"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser purchased 300 shares of the newly authorized Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Company received proceeds of $300,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

At the Annual Meeting on May 16, 2023, the stockholders approved the convertibility of the Series D Preferred Stock into common stock.

On March 22, 2024, March 28, 2024, and April 3, 2024, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the "Purchase Agreements") with certain existing and other accredited investors (the "2024 Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, the 2024 Purchasers purchased an aggregate of 870 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $870,000.

In connection with such Purchase Agreements, the Company entered into Registration Rights Agreements and filed registration statements with the SEC covering the resale by the Purchasers of the shares of common stock into which the shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible. The Registration Rights Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The Registration Rights Agreements contain provisions for liquidated damages equal to 1% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid, paid each month, in the event certain deadlines are missed.

In April, May, July and October of 2024, 870 outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 290,002 shares of common stock. In February of 2025, 300 outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 100,000 shares of common stock. As of December 31, 2025, and 2024, there were 999 and 1,299 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Series E Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The Company's Board of Directors has designated 30,000 shares as the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series E Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock has a stated value of $1,000. The holders of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock has 333 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's Beneficial Ownership Limitation. Each share of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which was $3.00 (subject to adjustment) (see adjustment below to $2.61). The Company shall not effect any conversion of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, and the holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion (the "Beneficial Ownership Limitation"). All but one of the holders of the Series E Preferred Stock elected the 19.99% Beneficial Ownership Limitation.

The Company on March 27, 2023 entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 4,000 shares of a newly authorized Series E Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $4,000,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The existing investors' Purchase Agreement also provided that the Company would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) on or prior to December 31, 2023 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock without the consent of the Purchaser.

On November 9, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "November Purchase Agreement") with existing investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 2,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, at a price of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $2,500,000.

The November Purchase Agreement also provided that the Company would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the November Purchase Agreement) on or prior to June 30, 2024 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (which was $3.00 per share) without the consent of the Purchasers. If the Company sold shares less than the conversion price, with the consent of purchasers, then the Series E conversion price would be amended to that lower share price. This provision had not been triggered as of June 30, 2024.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

The Purchasers under the November Purchase Agreement also were the holders of the Company's Series F Convertible Preferred Stock issued on August 1, 2023. The purchase agreement relating to the shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock required the consent of the holders in the event the Company were to issue common stock or rights to acquire common stock prior to December 31, 2023 at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, which was $6.20 per share. As a result, on November 10, 2023 the Company and the holders of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock entered into Exchange Agreements pursuant to which the holders of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock exchanged their 5,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock for an equal number of shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock. As a result of the November Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreements, the Company issued a total of 7,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock and the 5,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock were cancelled.

On March 22, 2024 and March 28, 2024, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the "Purchase Agreements") with certain existing and other accredited investors (the "2024 Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, the 2024 Purchasers purchased an aggregate of 2,125 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, at a price in each case of $1,000 per share, and the Company received proceeds of $2,125,002. Those purchase agreements had similar price protections as the November Purchase Agreement but extended the price protection date to December 31, 2024, for all Series E holders.

In connection with such Purchase Agreements, the Company also entered into Registration Rights Agreements with the Purchasers. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreements, the Company filed with the SEC registration statements covering the resale by the Purchasers of the shares of common stock into which the shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible.

The Registration Rights Agreements contain customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties. The Registration Rights Agreements contain provisions for liquidated damages equal to 1% multiplied by the aggregate subscription amount paid, paid each month, in the event certain deadlines are missed.

On September 19, 2024, the conversion rate of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock was lowered to $2.61 from $3.00 per share based on the down round protection provision triggered by the warrants induced exercise price of $2.61 per share. This will lead to the issuance of an additional 678,640 shares of common stock upon the conversion of the preferred shares.

In October of 2024, 125 outstanding shares of the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into 47,892 shares of common stock.

On May 28, 2025, a shareholder converted 1,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated value of $1,000,000 with a conversion price of $2.61 per common share resulting in the issuance of 383,143 shares of the Company's common stock.

As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, there were 12,500 and 13,500 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Series F Convertible Preferred Stock</u>**

The Company's Board of Directors designated 5,000 shares as the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock(the "Series F Convertible Preferred Stock"). Each share of Series F Preferred Stock was convertible, at any time and from time to time, at the option of the holder, into that number of shares of common stock (subject to the beneficial ownership limitation described below) determined by dividing the stated value of such share ($1,000) by the conversion price, which is $6.20 (subject to adjustment) which equates to 161 common shares for each converted Series F preferred share. The Company, however, shall not effect any conversion of the Series F Preferred Stock, and the holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the Series F Preferred Stock, to the extent that after giving effect to the conversion sought by the holder such holder (together with such holder's Attribution Parties (as defined in the Certificate of Designation)) would beneficially own more than 4.99% (or upon election by a holder, 19.99%) of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion. The purchasers of the Series F Preferred Stock elected that their ownership limitation would be 19.99%.

The holders of the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock shall vote together as one class on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Company. Each share of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock had 161 votes (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event may a holder of Series F Preferred Stock be entitled to vote a number of shares in excess of such holder's ownership limitation.

On August 2, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with existing, accredited investors in the Company (the "Purchasers"). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchasers purchased 5,000 shares of a newly authorized Series F Convertible Preferred Stock, and the Company received proceeds of $5,000,000. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, agreements and indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

The Company also agreed that it would not, with certain exceptions, sell or issue common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement relating to the Series F Preferred Stock) on or prior to December 31, 2023 that entitled any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per share less than the then conversion price of the Series F Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders. As a result of that agreement, upon the issuance of 2,500 shares of Series E Preferred Stock (which had a conversion price of $3.00 per share) on November 10, 2023, the holders exchanged their 5,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock for 5,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock. All of the shares of Series F Preferred Stock thereupon were cancelled with zero shares now outstanding.

As of December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively, there were zero and zero shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**<u>Common stock issued</u>**

**<u>2025 Transactions</u>**

Effective January 1, 2025, the Company's executive leadership team was granted a total of 1,841,898 shares of restricted stock, subject to a three-year cliff vesting schedule, with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $11,014,544 based on a $5.98 price per share.

On February 5, 2025, a holder of our Series D Convertible Preferred Stock converted 300 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock into 100,000 shares of Common Stock.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

Effective March 26, 2025, the Company issued a restricted stock award to an employee for a total of 100,000 shares of restricted stock with 3-year cliff vesting with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $604,000 based on a $6.04 price per share.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 633,683 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $6.24 per share through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total gross proceeds of $3,954,940, incurring stock issuance costs of $137,851 and yielding net proceeds of $3,817,089.

On March 31, 2025, the Company issued 9,360 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors valued at $50,000 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on the grant date used to value the services is $5.34 per share.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, certain employees exercised stock options to acquire a total of 27,712 shares of the Company's common stock, generating total gross proceeds of $107,925, incurring stock issuance cost of $375 and yielding net proceeds of $107,550. The exercises were made pursuant to the Company's 2016 and 2021 Equity Incentive Plans and were conducted in accordance with the applicable terms of the plans and the individual award agreements.

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued 10,000 shares of restricted common stock to each of Mr. Ehrman and Mr. Mavrommatis, directors of the Company, subject to a one-year cliff resting period. The shares had an aggregate grant-date fair value of $119,600, based on a $5.98 price per share.

On April 9, 2025, the Company issued 10,000 shares of restricted common stock to Mr. Ehrman, subject to a 90-day cliff vesting period. The shares had an aggregate grant-date fair value of $44,600 based on a $4.46 price per share. The Company also removed the remaining vesting period for the 10,000 shares issued to Mr. Ehrman during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

On April 14, 2025, the Company entered into the First Amendment to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the "First Amendment") with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, as sales agent ("Ascendiant"). The First Amendment increased the aggregate dollar amount of common stock that may be sold under the At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement, originally entered into on May 17, 2024, by $8,850,000, for total capacity of $16,350,000. On April 14, 2025, the Company also filed a Prospectus Supplement with the SEC relating to the additional $8,850,000 of common stock that may be sold pursuant to the First Amendment.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, an employee exercised stock options to acquire a total of 3,576 shares of the Company's common stock in the form of a cashless exercise.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, an employee exercised stock options to acquire a total of 6,667 shares of the Company's common stock, generating total gross proceeds of $36,852, incurring stock issuance cost of $0 and yielding net proceeds of $36,852. The exercises were made pursuant to the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and were conducted in accordance with the applicable terms of the plan and the individual award agreement.

On May 27, 2025, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the "Second Amendment") with Ascendiant. The Second Amendment further increased the aggregate dollar amount of common stock that may be sold under the At-The-Market Issuance Sales Agreement from $8,850,000 to $10,500,000. On May 28, 2025, the Company filed a Supplement to the Prospectus Supplement with the SEC relating to the $10,500,000 of common stock that may be sold pursuant to the Second Amendment.

On May 28, 2025, a shareholder converted 1,000 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated value of $1,000,000 with a conversion price of $2.61 per common share resulting in the issuance of 383,143 shares of the Company's common stock.

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 238,145 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $7.71 per share through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total gross proceeds of $1,835,874, incurring stock issuance costs of $55,216 and yielding net proceeds of $1,780,658.

On June 30, 2025, the Company issued 5,419 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to three directors valued at $40,000 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended June 30, 2025. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on the grant date used to value the services was $7.38 per share.

On June 30, 2025, the Company issued 18,983 shares of common stock to employees participating in the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the end of a six-month offering period. The employee contributions totaled $114,724 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 which represented a purchase price of approximately $6.04 per share. The purchase price for one share of Common Stock under the ESPP is equal to 85% of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the purchase date, whichever is lower. In connection with these issuances, the Company also recognized compensation expense of $65,114 during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

On August 1, 2025, the Company issued 6,666,667 shares of its common stock under a public offering priced at $6.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $37.1 million net of offering costs of $2.9 million.

On September 2, 2025, the Underwriter exercised the Over-Allotment Option in full to purchase 838,851 shares of Common Stock, generating net proceeds of approximately $4.7 million net of offering costs of $0.3 million.

In connection with the offerings on August 1, 2025 and September 2, 2025, the underwriters were issued 375,276 warrants. See warrants disclosure below.

Effective September 15, 2025, the Company issued a restricted stock award to an employee for a total of 175,000 shares of restricted stock with 3-year cliff vesting with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $1,370,249 based on a $7.83 price per share. The share value will be recognized over the 36 month vesting period.

Effective September 15, 2025, an employee of the Company forfeited 112,500 shares of restricted stock under the Amended and Restated Equity Awards Agreement. In accordance with the Company's accounting policy to recognize forfeitures as they occur, previously recognized compensation expense related to the forfeited portion was reversed in the period of forfeiture.

During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 427,795 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $7.33 per share through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total gross proceeds of $3,136,533, incurring stock issuance costs of $94,157 and yielding net proceeds of $3,042,376.

On September 30, 2025, the Company issued 5,965 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors valued at $44,333 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended September 30, 2025. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on the grant date used to value the services is $7.44 per share.

Effective December 31, 2025, an employee of the Company forfeited 50,000 shares of restricted stock under the Amended and Restated Equity Awards Agreement. In accordance with the Company's accounting policy to recognize forfeitures as they occur, previously recognized compensation expense related to the forfeited portion was reversed in the period of forfeiture.

On December 31, 2025, the Company issued 7,756 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors valued at $88,750 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended December 31, 2025. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on the grant date used to value the services was $11.44 per share.

On December 31, 2025, the Company issued 30,000 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to three directors related to serving on a committee valued at $343,314 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended December 31, 2025. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) on the grant date used to value the services was $11.44 per share.

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, certain employees exercised stock options to acquire a total of 116,198 shares of the Company's common stock, generating total gross proceeds of $837,558, incurring stock issuance cost of $4,679, payroll taxes of $116,387 and yielding net proceeds of $716,171. The exercises were made pursuant to the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and were conducted in accordance with the applicable terms of the plans and the individual award agreements.

On December 31, 2025, the Company issued 22,568 shares of common stock to employees participating in the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the end of a six-month offering period. The employee contributions totaled $139,267 for the six months ended December 31, 2025 which represented a purchase price of approximately $6.17 per share. The purchase price for one share of Common Stock under the ESPP is equal to 85% of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the purchase date, whichever is lower. In connection with these issuances, the Company also recognized compensation expense of $65,169 during the six months ended December 31, 2025.

**<u>2024 Transactions</u>**

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 8,655 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors in the amount of $37,500 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended March 31, 2024. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share used to value the services is $4.33.

On April 23, 2024, two shareholders converted 147 and 78 for a total of 225 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock collectively with a stated value of $225,000 with a conversion price of $3.00 per common share resulting in the issuance of 49,000 and 26,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

On April 30, 2024, two shareholders converted 100 and 250 for a total of 350 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock collectively with a stated value of $350,000 with a conversion price of $3.00 per common share resulting in the issuance of 33,334 and 83,334 shares of the Company's common stock.

On May 7, 2024, a shareholder converted 75 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated value of $75,000 with a conversion price of $3.00 per common share resulting in the issuance of 25,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

On May 17, 2024, the Company entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with Ascendiant Capital Markets, LLC, as sales agent (the "Agent") providing for the sale by the Company of shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $7,500,000 from time to time through the Agent in connection with an "at-the-market" equity offering program (the "ATM Offering") as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

On May 17, 2024, the Company filed a prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to the offer and sale of up to $7,500,000 of common stock in the ATM Offering.

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 38,530 shares of common stock through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total net proceeds of $115,563.

On June 30, 2024, the Company issued 15,041 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors in the amount of $42,500 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share used to value the services is $2.83.

On June 30, 2024, the Company issued 38,041 shares of common stock to employees participating in the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the end of a six-month offering period. The employee contributions totaled $87,348 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 which represented a purchase price of approximately $2.30 per share and stock based compensation of $40,588 was recognized. The purchase price for one share of Common Stock under the ESPP is equal to 85% of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the purchase date, whichever is lower (see below).

On July 5, 2024, a shareholder converted 120 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with a stated value of $120,000 with a conversion price of $3.00 per common share resulting in the issuance of 40,000 shares of the Company's common stock.

On September 19, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 344,644 shares of common stock, upon the exercise by 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. (collectively, the "21 April Entities") of warrants to purchase 104,647 and 239,997 shares of Common Stock, respectively. In connection with such exercise, the Company and the 21 April Entities agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $2.61 per share, and to remove any "blocker" or similar provisions in the warrants. The Company received $899,521 upon the exercise.

On September 30, 2024, the Company issued 14,433 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors in the amount of $42,500 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share used to value the services is $2.95.

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 28,514 shares of common stock through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total net proceeds of $81,448.

On October 2, 2024, two holders of Series E Preferred stock converted an aggregate of 52 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 19,922 shares of common stock.

On October 8, 2024, two holders of Series E Preferred Stock converted an aggregate of 73 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 27,970 shares of common stock.

On October 24, 2024, a holder of Series D Preferred Stock converted 100 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into 33,334 shares of common stock.

On December 31, 2024, the Company issued 31,366 shares of common stock to employees participating in the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the end of a six-month offering period. The employee contributions totaled $78,917 for the six months ended December 31, 2024 which represented a purchase price of approximately $2.52 per share and stock based compensation of $42,238 was recognized. The purchase price for one share of Common Stock under the ESPP is equal to 85% of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the purchase date, whichever is lower (see below).

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

On December 31, 2024, the Company issued 7,182 shares of common stock for payment of board fees to four directors in the amount of $42,500 for services to the board which was expensed during the three months ended December 31, 2024. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) per share used to value the services is $5.92.

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 751,613 shares of common stock through its At-The-Market (ATM) offering program, generating total gross proceeds of approximately $3,347,678.

**<u>Employee Stock Purchase Plan</u>**

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the board of directors adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") which was effective as of January 1, 2023 with a term of 10 years. The ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at a discounted price, through payroll deductions from a minimum of 1% and up to 25% of their eligible compensation up to a maximum of $25,000 or the IRS allowable limit per calendar year. The Company's Chief Financial Officer administers the ESPP in conjunction with approvals from the Company's Compensation Committee, including with respect to the frequency and duration of offering periods, the maximum number of shares that an eligible employee may purchase during an offering period, and, subject to certain limitations set forth in the ESPP, the per-share purchase price. Currently, the maximum number of shares that can be purchased by an eligible employee under the ESPP is 10,000 shares per offering period and there are two six-month offering periods that begin in the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The purchase price for one share of Common Stock under the ESPP is currently equal to 85% of the fair market value of one share of Common Stock on the first trading day of the offering period or the purchase date, whichever is lower (look-back feature). Although not required by the ESPP, all payroll deductions received or held by the Company under the ESPP are segregated and deemed as "restricted cash" until the completion of the offering period and redemption of the applicable shares and those withheld amounts are recorded as liabilities. The maximum aggregate number of shares of the Common Stock that may be issued under the ESPP is 1,000,000 shares.

Under ASC 718-50 "Employee Share Purchase Plans" the plan is considered a compensatory plan and the compensation for each six-month offering period is computed based upon the grant date fair value of the estimated shares to be purchased based on the estimated payroll deduction withholdings. The grant date fair value was computed as the sum of (a) 15% purchase discount off of the grant date quoted trading price of the Company's common stock and (b) the fair value of the look-back feature of the Company's common stock on the grant date which consists of a call option on 85% of a share of common stock and a put option on 15% of a share of common stock.

In the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued an aggregate of 41,551 shares of common stock related to two transactions. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the employee contributions for the first ESPP tranche totaled $114,724 and represented a purchase price of $6.04 per share for 18,983 shares. For the six-month period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025 the employee contributions for the second ESPP tranche totaled $139,267 and represented a purchase price of $6.17 per share for 22,568 shares.

In the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 69,407 shares of common stock related to two transactions. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the employee contributions for the first ESPP tranche totaled $87,348 and represented a purchase price of $2.30 per share for 38,041 shares. For the six-month period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 the employee contributions for the second ESPP tranche totaled $78,917 and represented a purchase price of $2.52 per share for 31,366 shares.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

The Company computed the fair value of the look-back feature call and put options for January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 using a Black Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions:

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|  | **At<br> December 31, 2025** |
| Grant date share price | $7.11 - $7.26 |
| Grant date exercise price | $5.64 - $6.17 |
| Expected term | 0.25 years - 0.5 years |
| Expected volatility | 69.5% - 105.3% |
| Risk-free rate | 3.59% - 4.32% |
| Expected dividend rate | 0% |

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During the offer period, the Company records stock-based compensation pro rata as an expense and a credit to additional paid-in capital. The Company issued 22,568 and 18,983 common shares on the option exercise dates of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The following table discloses relevant information for the ESPP for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

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| Schedule of stock-based compensation pro rata |  |
|  | **For the Year ended<br> December 31, 2025** |
| Cash payment received from employee withholding | $273462 |
| Cash from employee withholdings used to purchase shares under ESPP | (254001) |
| Accrued employee withholdings at December 31, 2025 | $19461 |

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|  | **For the Year ended<br> December 31, 2025** |
| Cash from employee withholding used to purchase ESPP shares | $254001 |
| Stock based compensation expense | 130282 |
| Total increase to equity for year ended December 31, 2025 | $384283 |

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|  | **For the Year ended<br> December 31, 2024** |
| Cash from employee withholdings used to purchase ESPP shares | $166265 |
| Stock based compensation expense | 82826 |
| Total increase to equity for year ended December 31, 2024 | $249091 |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Stock-Based Compensation</u>**

Stock-based compensation expense recognized under ASC 718-10 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, was $73,763 and $26,154, respectively, for stock options granted to employees and directors. This expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the periods is based on the grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. At December 31, 2025, the total compensation cost for stock options that was not yet recognized was $25,198. This cost will be recognized over the remaining vesting term of the options ranging from 3 months to 2.5 years.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized under ASC 718-10 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, was $3,860,342 and $0, respectively, for shares of restricted stock granted to employees. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company granted a total of 2,146,898 shares of restricted stock with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $13,152,993, computed as 1,861,898 shares at $5.98 per share, 100,000 shares at $6.04 per share, 10,000 shares at $4.46 per share and 175,000 shares at $7.83 per share. This expense is included in general and administration expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the periods is based on the grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units that are ultimately expected to vest. At December 31, 2025, the total compensation cost for restricted stock not yet recognized was $8,317,900. This cost will be recognized over the remaining vesting term of the restricted stock ranging from three months to 3 years.

**<u>Forfeit of Restricted Stock</u>**

On January 1, 2025, the Company granted an employee 225,000 shares of restricted stock with an aggregate grant-date fair value of approximately $1,345,500, based on a fair value of $5.98 per share. On September 15, 2025 under the amended and restated equity awards agreement, the employee forfeited 112,500 unvested shares. In accordance with the Company's accounting policy to recognize forfeitures as they occur, previously recognized compensation expense related to the forfeited portion was reversed in the period of forfeiture.

On March 26, 2025, the Company granted an employee 100,000 shares of restricted stock with an aggregate grant-date fair value of approximately $604,002, based on a fair value of $6.04 per share. On December 31, 2025 under the amended and restated equity awards agreement, the employee forfeited 50,000 unvested shares. In accordance with the Company's accounting policy to recognize forfeitures as they occur, previously recognized compensation expense related to the forfeited portion was reversed in the period of forfeiture.

**<u>Treasury Stock</u>**

At December 31, 2025, and 2024, the Company held 1,324 shares of Common Stock at an aggregate value of $157,452 of treasury stock.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 16 – COMMON STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND RESTRICTED STOCK**

**<u>Options</u>**

**2025**

During the Second quarter of 2025, the Company's Board of Directors granted 20,000 5 year stock options with a strike price of $5.64 per share to one key employee. These options were awarded as a one-time award as a retention incentive and have a fair value of $69,854 and carry a three-year vesting period. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the employee forfeited 10,000 non-qualified stock options. The issuance and forfeiture of these options generated stock option compensation expense in the year in the amount of $15,964 and a balance of unamortized stock option compensation expense of $18,963, that is being expensed over the following 2.5 years.

**2024**

The Company did not issue any new stock options in 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, a former employee forfeited 46,872 stock options upon leaving the Company. During the third quarter, three former employees forfeited a total of 81,837 stock options due to their departures. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the management team forfeited 551,898 stock options as a condition of entering into new employment agreements whereby they were granted a total of 1,901,898 shares of restricted stock with 3-year cliff vesting in the first quarter of 2025. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2024, a former executive forfeited 100,716 stock options (see Note 13).

During the third quarter of 2021, the shareholders approved the issuance of up to one million shares or share equivalents in the form of stock options for the purposes of share issuance for compensation to Board Members and grants to certain staff members for recruiting and retention. On August 5, 2021, the Company filed an S-8 registration statement in concert with the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The plan covers a period of ten years. Additional S-8 registrations were filed on October 9, 2024, February 5, 2025 and February 4, 2026. On September 30, 2024, the shareholders approved an increase in the shares of Common Stock available under the 2021 Plan to 2,500,000 and beginning as of February 1, 2025, and for each February 1<sup>st</sup> thereafter to the greater of 2,500,000 or a number of shares based on a formula tied to the Company's fully diluted common equivalent share capitalization, excluding warrants and options.

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| | **Shares** | **Weighted<br> Average<br> Exercise<br> Price** | **Weighted<br> Average<br> Remaining<br> Contractual<br> Term (Years)** | **Aggregate<br> Intrinsic<br> Value** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 1387775 | $5.23 | 3.0 | $— |
| Granted |  | $— |  |  |
| Forfeited | (781323) | $5.17 |  |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 606452 | $5.29 | 2.0 | $514394 |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 | 442445 | $5.50 | 1.6 | $296145 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 606452 | $5.29 | 2.0 | $514394 |
| Granted | 20000 | $5.64 | 2.5 | $112200 |
| Exercised/Forfeited/Expired | (271449) | $5.71 |  |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 355003 | $5.0 | 1.8 | $2219665 |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2025 | 283000 | $5.15 | 1.5 | $1727688 |

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The fair value of the incentive stock option grants for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were estimated using the following weighted- average assumptions:

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|  | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** | **For the Years Ended<br> December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Risk free interest rate | 3.91% |  |
| Expected term in years | 5 |  |
| Dividend yield |  |  |
| Volatility of common stock | 72% |  |
| Weighted average grant date fair value per option | $3.49 | $— |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**<u>Warrants</u>**

**<u>2025</u>**

In connection with the Company's equity financing completed during the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 5-year warrants for 375,276 common shares at an exercise price of $7.20 per share to the investment bankers who facilitated the offering. The warrants were issued contemporaneously with the closing of the financing and were included as part of the negotiated engagement terms. The warrants are indexed to the Company's common stock, provide for settlement in a fixed number of shares for a fixed exercise price, and are freestanding equity instruments. Accordingly, they meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 815-40 and are not subject to remeasurement in future periods.

The Company determined the warrants were non-compensatory pursuant to ASC 340-10-S99-1, as they were issued as part of the overall consideration for services directly related to the capital raise, were not tied to future performance, and did not include any vesting or service conditions.

The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model based on the following key assumptions: expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected term, and expected dividend yield as of the grant date. The resulting fair value of approximately $836,989 was recorded as a reduction to Additional Paid-In Capital (APIC) within stock issuance costs, with a corresponding credit to APIC for the issuance of the warrants.

The Company used the following assumptions in determining the fair value of the warrants:

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|  | **Upon Grant** | **Upon Grant** |
|  | **Titan** | **Titan** |
| **Date of Grant** | **August 1, 2025** | **September 2, 2025** |
| Stock Price | $6.57 | $6.25 |
| Exercise Price | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Expected Remaining Term (Years) | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Historical Volatility | 73% | 55% |
| Expected Volatility | 36% | 33% |
| Dividend Yield | 0% | 0% |
| Annual Rate of Quarterly Dividends | $0.000 | $0.000 |
| Discount Rate - Bond Equivalent Yield | 3.770% | 3.740% |

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No income statement impact is expected related to these warrants in future periods.

**2024**

On July 22, 2024, the Company and Duos Edge entered into secured promissory notes (the "Notes") with two institutional investors in the Company, 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. The principal amounts of the Notes were $1,520,000 for the Note issued to 21 April Fund Ltd. and $680,000 for the Note issued to 21 April Fund LP. The Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 10% and the principal and any accrued interest on the Notes were due on December 30, 2025. The Company guaranteed all of Duos Edge's obligations pursuant to the Notes.

In connection with the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 92,727 shares of Common Stock to 21 April Fund LP and 207,273 shares of Common Stock to 21 April Fund Ltd. The warrants had an exercise price of $3.00 and were exercisable at any time on or prior to the close of business on the five-year anniversary of the original issuance date of July 22, 2024. The warrants contained a fundamental transaction provision whereby the Company might have to make a cash payment to the warrant holder on a fundamental transaction trigger date. Accordingly, the warrants met the criteria to be accounted for as a derivative liability instrument.

On September 20, 2024, the Company made an offer, which was accepted, to two warrant holders to exercise 44,644 warrants with an expiration date of September 24, 2024 and with an original strike price of $7.70 per share. The warrants, which were granted on September 25, 2019 and in conjunction with a loan to the Company of $1 million for a term of 9 months, had been originally valued at $172,029 which amount had been fully amortized by the second quarter of 2020.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

In conjunction with the extinguishment of the warrant liability, the Company agreed to modify the terms of the outstanding warrants. Specifically, the exercise price of the warrants was reduced from $7.70 to $2.61 per share of Common Stock. As a result of this modification, the fair value of the warrants on the date of the modification was recalculated to be approximately $615.

Upon the consummation of the extinguishment, the warrants were cancelled and rendered null and void. Consequently, any and all rights arising under the original warrant agreements were extinguished, and the Company shall no longer be required to reserve shares of Common Stock for issuance upon the exercise of these warrants. The Company received $116,521 in cash for the exercise which was recorded as additional paid in capital.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company issued an aggregate of 344,644 shares of common stock, upon the exercise by 21 April Fund LP and 21 April Fund Ltd. (collectively, the "21 April Entities") of warrants to purchase 104,647 and 239,997 shares of Common Stock, respectively. In connection with such exercise, the Company and the 21 April Entities agreed to reduce the exercise price of the warrants to $2.61 per share, and to remove any "blocker" or similar provisions in the warrants. The Company received $899,521 upon the exercise. As of December 31, 2024, there are no warrants outstanding.

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|  | **Number of<br> Warrants** | **Weighted<br> Average<br> Exercise<br> Price** | **Weighted<br> Average<br> Remaining<br> Contractual<br> Term (Years)** | **Aggregate<br> Intrinsic<br> Value** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 44644 | $7.70 | 0.7 | $— |
| Warrants expired, forfeited, cancelled or exercised | (344644) | $— |  | $— |
| Warrants issued | 300000 | $3.00 | 4.47 | $— |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |  | $— |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |  | $— |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |  | $— |
| Warrants expired, forfeited, cancelled or exercised |  | $— |  | $— |
| Warrants issued | 375276 | $7.20 | 5.0 | $— |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 375276 | $7.20 | 4.6 | $1519868 |
| Exercisable at December 31, 2025 | 375276 | $7.20 | 4.6 | $1519868 |

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**<u>Restricted Stock</u>**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Number of<br> Shares** | **Weighted<br> Average<br> Grant<br> Date Fair Value Per Share** |
| Unvested at December 31, 2023 |  | $— |
| Restricted stock forfeited |  | $— |
| Restricted stock granted |  | $— |
| Unvested at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |
| Vested at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |
| Unvested at December 31, 2024 |  | $— |
| Restricted stock granted | 2146898 | $6.13 |
| Restricted stock forfeited | (162500) | $6.00 |
| Restricted stock vested | (20000) | $5.22 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2025 | 1964398 | $6.15 |
| Vested at December 31, 2025 | 20000 | $5.22 |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 17 – DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN**

The Company has a 401(k)-retirement savings plan (the "401(k) Plan") covering all eligible employees. The 401(k) Plan allows employees to defer a portion of their annual compensation, and the Company may match a portion of the employees' contributions generally after the first six months of service. At December 31, 2025, the Company matched 100% of the first 4% of eligible employee compensation that was contributed to the 401(k) Plan. At December 31, 2025, the Company recognized expense for matching cash contributions to the 401(k) Plan totaling $336,332.

**NOTE 18 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS**

Frank Lonegro serves on the Board of Directors and is a member of the Audit, Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Lonegro is the Chief Executive Officer of Landstar System, Inc. ("Landstar"), based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Company has previously utilized Landstar for shipping services including transporting large items. Most recently, Landstar was the designated vendor involved in shipping an Edge Data Center to an Amtrak site in Secaucus, New Jersey. Mr. Lonegro was not involved in the selection of his company by the Company, with which there was an existing relationship pre-dating Mr. Lonegro's appointment to the Board of the Company. Mr. Lonegro did not participate in any Board discussions or votes relating to the selection of Landstar nor approval of the transactions with Landstar. The terms of these transactions were reviewed and approved by the management team. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company expensed $50,657 and $64,686, respectively, on transactions relating to Landstar. At December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the amounts owed were zero and $21,674, respectively, and are included in accounts payable in the accompanying balance sheets.

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company elected to not renew a support contract with an existing customer due to a change in focus by the Company away from its Integrated Correctional Automation System ("iCAS") business and the limited amount of revenue expected from that business going forward. On June 29, 2023, the Company completed a transaction whereby it sold assets related to its iCAS business and a recommendation to that customer to engage with the eventual buyer going forward. The transaction was completed with a third-party buyer of which the Company's then former Chief Financial Officer is a director. The former officer, who was rehired as our CFO in May of 2024 and served in that position through November 15, 2025, did not participate in the transaction on behalf of the Company which was negotiated by the CEO. (see Note 19)

In late 2024, Duos engaged with Fortress Investment Group ("FIG") (FIG) to assist in FIG's purchase of approximately 850 megawatts of electrical generation capacity (consisting of 30 mobile gas turbine generators) and associated equipment to support their installation and operation ("balance of plant"). In late November 2024, Sawgrass Buyer LLC, an entity formed and owned by FIG, executed an asset purchase agreement with Atlas Corporation, APR Energy Holdings Limited and a number of its wholly-owned affiliates (collectively, "APR"). Chuck Ferry, our CEO, was formerly the CEO of APR from 2018 to 2020. The transaction closed on December 31, 2024. At closing, Sawgrass Buyer LLC entered into an Asset Management Agreement ("AMA") with the Company under which a substantial portion of Company staff, including certain members of the management team (including Mr. Ferry), would oversee operations of Sawgrass Buyer LLC. The AMA term is two years and subject to customary cancellation provisions. At closing, the Company also received a 5% non-voting equity ownership interest in Sawgrass APR Holdings, LLC ("Sawgrass Parent"), the ultimate parent company of Sawgrass Buyer LLC. As part of the transaction, certain members of the Company's management team, including Charles Ferry, Duos' Chief Executive Officer, and Christopher King, Duos Chief Operating Officer (through his resignation in September 2025), serve in a similar position with New APR in addition to their role at the Company. Mr. Ferry is also Executive Chairman and a member of the Board of New APR. Mr. Goldfarb, the Company's former CFO (as of November 15, 2025), is an observer on the board of New APR but has have no executive role or management responsibilities at the new entity. The Company continues to pay the full compensation for Mr. Ferry through December 2025, and Mr. King through September 2025 and one other employee, with New APR covering 50% of that cost.

As a result of the relationships between Duos Energy Corporation and the FIG related entities described above, Sawgrass Parent and New APR are considered related parties to the Company. (See Notes 3, 8, 9, and 11 for related party balances).

In 2024, the Company borrowed $2,200,000 from two lenders that are related parties because together they hold more than 10% of the Company's voting common stock. (See Note 10). In the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repaid the loan including interest in the amount of $2,388,356.

**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 19 – SALE OF ASSETS**

On June 29, 2023, the Company completed a transaction whereby it sold assets related to its Integrated Correctional Automation System (iCAS) business with a single customer. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company elected to not renew a support contract due to the limited nature of the business. The transaction was completed with a third-party buyer of which the Company's former Chief Financial Officer (until November 2025) and now current Strategic Advisor is a director. The former officer did not participate in the transaction on behalf of the Company which was negotiated by the CEO.

The assets of the iCAS business were sold for a convertible promissory note with a principal amount of $165,000 with a 10% original issue discount as well as common stock purchase warrants. The note originally matured in 2 years from the date of sale and is convertible immediately through the later of the maturity date or payment by the borrower of the default amount, as defined in the note, into shares of the buyer's common stock at a conversion price of $0.003 or 55,000,000 shares. The conversion of the note carries restrictions which include limiting conversion to the extent it would not exceed 4.99% of the common stock outstanding of the buyer. The convertible promissory note is subject to standard anti-dilution provisions. In June 2025, the company and the borrower amended the convertible promissory note increasing the principal amount to $180,000 and extending the maturity date to June 29, 2027. There was no change to other terms and conditions. In July 2025, the Company and the borrower agreed to a further 2-year extension of the note at the same terms and conditions. The iCAS note receivable was fully reserved in accordance with management's assessment.

The common stock purchase warrants are for a total of 55,000,000 common shares of the buyer at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The warrants are subject to standard anti-dilution provisions. The warrants were not exercisable until on or after six months from the issuance date and no later than on or before the third anniversary of the issuance date. The Company may exercise the warrants at any time after the six-month anniversary of the issuance date on a cashless basis if there is no effective registration statement covering the resale of the Warrant Shares at prevailing market prices by the holder. The exercise of these warrants is subject to beneficial ownership limits of 4.99% which may be increased by the holder up to 9.99% as defined in the warrant. Given that the shares carried no intrinsic value at the time of the transaction and that the overall fair value is de minimis, the Company has not recorded the warrants associated with the transaction. As of the date of this filing, the Company continues to hold the warrants.

The original issue discount was accrued into interest income over the term of the note.

The note receivable was recorded as follows on December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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|  |<br>**December 31, 2025** |<br>**December 31, 2024** |
| Convertible note receivable | $180000 | $165000 |
| Less allowance on note receivable | (180000) | (165000) |
| Convertible note receivable, net | $— | $— |

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**DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**<br>**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**<br>**DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024**<br>

**NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS**

On January 1, 2026, the Company issued restricted stock awards to an officer for a total of 150,000 shares of restricted stock with 3-year cliff vesting with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $1,687,500 based on a $11.25 price per share.

On January 1, 2026, the Company issued restricted stock awards to eight employees for a total of 145,000 shares of restricted stock with 25/25/50 vesting with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $1,631,250 based on a $11.25 price per share.

On January 1, 2026, the Company awarded an employee 5,000 stock options which have a 5-year term and a 3-year vesting period.

On January 15, 2026, a former employee exercised options to purchase 2,500 shares. The exercises were made pursuant to the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and were conducted in accordance with the applicable terms of the plan and the individual award agreements.

On February 1, 2026, the Company issued restricted stock awards to two employees for a total of 125,000 shares of restricted stock with 25/25/50 vesting with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $1,175,000 based on a $9.40 price per share.

Public Offering of Common Stock

On March 2, 2026, subsequent to year-end, the Company issued 8,666,666 shares of its common stock under a public offering priced at $7.50 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $60.3 million net of offering costs of $4.7M. The offering was conducted pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and was led by institutional investors, including existing shareholders and new investors. The net proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to expand and further commercialize the Company's Edge Data Center business and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

On March 3, 2026, a former employee completed a cashless exercise of stock options for 5,556 shares of the Company's common stock.

Amended and Restated Asset Management Agreement

Subsequent to year-end, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Asset Management Agreement (the "Amended AMA"), effective December 31, 2025, by and between Duos Energy Corporation, Inc. ("Duos Energy"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and New APR Energy LLC (formerly known as Sawgrass Buyer LLC). Under the AMA, Duos Energy will provide asset management and administrative services related to the management and commercialization of certain acquired assets. The amended agreement updated and clarified the scope of services and revised certain economic terms, including management fee structures and payment mechanics, while maintaining the overall asset management framework between the parties.

In March 2026, Duos Technologies Solutions, Inc was formed. Duos Technology Solutions, Inc provides manufacturer-agnostic sourcing, infrastructure solutions, and fulfillment services to support efficient deployment of data center and IT environments

## Ex-21

EXHIBIT 21

**Subsidiaries**

Duos Technologies, Inc.

Duos Edge AI, Inc.

Duos Energy Corporation

Duos Technology Solutions Inc.

## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1**

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-1 (SEC File # 333-278649, 333-268638, 333-273272, 333-276327 and 333-288666), Form S-3 (SEC File # 333-293372) and Forms S-8 (SEC File # 333-284722, 333-282568, 333-258525, 333-293203,and 333-273265) of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2026 on the consolidated financial statements of Duos Technologies Group, Inc., as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 and for the each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Salberg & Company, P.A.

SALBERG & COMPANY, P.A.

Boca Raton, Florida

March 31, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE**

**SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Charles P. Ferry, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly for the period in which this annual report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

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| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ *Charles P. Ferry* |
|  |  | Charles P. Ferry<br> Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE**

**SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

I, Leah F. Brown, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Duos Technologies Group, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly for the period in which this annual report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ *Leah F. Brown* |
|  |  | Leah F. Brown<br> Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**EXHIBIT 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO**

**18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF**

**THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with this Annual Report of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the "Company"), on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Charles P. Ferry, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) Such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | */s/ Charles P. Ferry* |
|  |  | Charles P. Ferry |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer<br>|

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## Exhibit 32.2

**EXHIBIT 32.2**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO**

**18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF**

**THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with this Annual Report of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (the "Company"), on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Leah F. Brown, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) Such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) The information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: March 31, 2026 | By: | */s/ Leah F. Brown* |
|  |  | Leah F. Brown |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer<br>|

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