EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 1128281
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 1128281_10-K_2025_0001437749-25-012074.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
General
Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) is a Nevada corporation. Our common stock, $0.03 par value per share (the “common stock”), is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace (“OTCQB”) under the symbol “SKAS”. We previously served as the operator of a heliport and currently have limited operations.
We were formed on January 17, 2003 as a proprietorship and were incorporated in Arizona on January 2, 2004. We became a public company as a result of a reverse merger transaction on August 20, 2004 with Shadows Bend Development, Inc., an inactive public Nevada corporation, and subsequently changed our name to FBO Air, Inc. On December 12, 2006, we changed our name to FirstFlight, Inc. On September 2, 2009, we changed our name to Saker Aviation Services, Inc.
As discussed throughout this document, we previously were the operator of the Downtown Manhattan (New York) Heliport until March 29, 2025. Our business activities at the Downtown Manhattan (New York) Heliport facility (the “Downtown Manhattan Heliport”) commenced in November 2008 when we were awarded the Concession Agreement by the City of New York to operate the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, which we assigned to our subsidiary, FirstFlight Heliports, LLC d/b/a Saker Aviation Services.
Concession Agreement for Downtown Manhattan Heliport
The Company was party to a Concession Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2008, with the City of New York for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (the “Concession Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Concession Agreement, the Company was required to pay the greater of 18% of the first $5,000,000 in any program year based on cash collected (“Gross Receipts”) and 25% of Gross Receipts in excess of $5,000,000, or minimum annual guaranteed payments.
During the program year that began on May 1, 2020, the City of New York agreed, in recognition of the pandemic’s impact, that the Company could defer payment of minimum guaranteed payments under the Concession Agreement through April 30, 2021. The Company worked with the City of New York to address fees to be paid by the Company for the period May 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. In March 2022, the City of New York agreed to accept 18% of monthly Gross Receipts in excess of $100,000 as Concession fees for this period. In April 2022, the Company agreed to resume paying the City of New York the total monthly amounts due under the Concession Agreement retro-active to January 2022 and to continue paying fees due under the Concession Agreement through the remainder of the Air Tour Agreement.
On February 15, 2023, NYCEDC reported that it would be bringing a new concession agreement with the Company as the operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to the New York City Franchise and Concession Review Committee meeting on March 3, 2023. The item was subsequently removed from the agenda, with NYCEDC announcing on April 7, 2023 that the previous Request for Proposals ("RFP") had been cancelled and that it was their intention to put out a new RFP in 2023.
On April 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Temporary Use Authorization Agreement (the “Use Agreement”), effective as of May 1, 2023, with the City of New York acting by and through the New York City of Department of Small Business Services (“DSBS”). The Use Agreement has a term of one year. Pursuant to the terms of the Use Agreement, the Company has been granted the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and collect all revenue derived from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport operations. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Use Agreement could be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. The Company was required under the Use Agreement to remit a monthly administrative fee to the NYCEDC in the amount of $5,000.
On July 13, 2023, the DSBS was granted approval by the Franchise and Concession Review Committee to enter into an Interim Concession Agreement (the “Interim Agreement”) with the Company to provide for the continued operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The Interim Agreement became effective upon registration with the Comptroller of the City of New York and commenced on December 12, 2023. The Interim Agreement provides for one (1) six-month term (the “Initial Period”), with two (2) six-month options to renew (the “Renewal Periods”). The Company is required to pay the greater of $1,036,811 or 30% of Gross Receipts during the Initial Term and the greater of $518,406 or 30% of Gross Receipts during both Renewal Periods. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Interim Agreement can be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $2,756,000 and $682,000 in concession fees, respectively, which are recorded in the cost of revenue.
On November 13, 2023, the DBS and NYCEDC released the new RFP. The initial due date for submissions was January 12, 2024, with the due date being subsequently extended to February 12, 2024.
The Company was notified by the NYCEDC on November 20, 2024 that they intend to award the concession agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to another company. Under the Company’s current agreement with the NYCEDC, the Interim Agreement, the Company had the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the heliport until June 12, 2025. On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025.
Suppliers and Raw Materials
We previously obtained supplies from a variety of sources, generally from more than one supplier. Commencing April 1, 2025, we will have limited operations and will not need to purchase supplies.
Marketing and Sales
The main goal of our marketing and sales efforts has historically been to increase traffic at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, which we believed would then drive revenue through the incremental sale of our products and services. With the termination of the Interim Agreement, we will not continue our marketing and sales efforts.
Government Approvals
Historically, the aviation services that we provide are performed on government owned real estate properties. Accordingly, at times we have needed to obtain certain consents or approvals from governmental entities in conjunction with our operations.
Government Regulation
We previously were subject to a variety of governmental laws and regulations that apply to companies in the aviation industry. These include, among other matters, compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) rules and regulations, and local, regional and national rules and regulations as they relate to environmental matters. The FAA, from time to time, issues directives and other regulations relating to the management, maintenance and operation of facilities. Additionally, we have been subject to government procurement regulations as they relate to obtaining new agreements or renewing or extending existing agreements with governmental entities. Compliance with those requirements would cause us to incur significant expenditures.
Customers
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the Company’s four customers represented approximately $248,000, or 84.1%, of the balance of accounts receivable. In addition, these four customers represented approximately 84.8% of our revenue in 2023.
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the Company’s four customers represented approximately $293,000, or 93%, of the balance of accounts receivable. In addition, these four customers represented approximately 87.3% of our revenue in 2024.
Competition
During the year ended December 31, 2024, our New York location was the only heliport authorized by New York to perform sightseeing tours. Therefore, we faced no direct competition in servicing this line of business. There are two other New York heliports who offer fuel and corporate charter services that we faced direct competition from in providing these services.
Costs and Effects of Complying With Environmental Laws
We were subject to a variety of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those that govern health and safety requirements, the discharge of pollutants into the air or water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes and the responsibility to investigate and clean up contaminated sites that are or were owned, leased, operated or used by us or our predecessors. Some of these laws and regulations required us to obtain permits, which contain terms and conditions that impose limitations on our ability to emit and discharge hazardous materials into the environment and may have been periodically subject to modification, renewal and revocation by issuing authorities. Fines and penalties may have been imposed for non-compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and the failure to have or to comply with the terms and conditions of required permits. We intended to comply with these laws and regulations. However, from time to time, our operations may have not been in full compliance with the terms and conditions of our permits or licenses. We periodically reviewed our procedures and policies for compliance with environmental laws and requirements. We believe that our operations were in material compliance with applicable environmental laws and requirements and that any potential non-compliance would not be expected to result in us incurring material liability or cost to achieve compliance. Although the cost of achieving and maintaining compliance with environmental laws and requirements has not been material, we can provide no assurance that such cost will not become material in the future.
Employees
As of December 31, 2024, we employed thirteen persons, eleven of which were employed on a full-time basis. None of these employees were an executive officer. All of our personnel are employed in connection with our operations in New York.
Available Information
We are subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Therefore, we file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We maintain a website at www.sakeraviation.com where we make available, free of charge, documents that we file with, or furnish to, the SEC, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements and any amendments to those reports. Our SEC reports can be found under the “SEC Filings” heading in the “Investor Relations” tab on our website. The information found on our website is not part of this or any other report we file with, or furnish to, the SEC.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
Risks related to our business and operations:
The operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport was our only source of revenue, if we are not able to find alternative revenue streams we will cease operations.
On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025. Upon the effective termination of the Concession Agreement, we will cease to have a revenue generating business. If we are not successful in identifying and obtaining alternative revenue streams we will have no business operations.
Any additional losses of key management and directors may prevent us from winding up the business in an orderly way.
Our growth and future success depends on our ability to retain the members of management and directors we currently have and to hire additional members of management and directors. Currently we have two members of management and two directors. If we lose any additional members of management or directors we may not be able to orderly wind up the business.
If we are deemed to be an investment company under the 1940 Act, we may be required to institute burdensome compliance requirements and our activities may be restricted. In such an event, our business would likely be materially and adversely affected.
If we are deemed to be an investment company under the 1940 Act, then our activities may be restricted or complicated, including through:
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restrictions on the nature of our investments;
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restrictions on our issuance of securities;
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a requirement to register as an investment company;
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adoption of a specific form of corporate structure and changes in corporate governance;
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the hiring of a chief compliance officer, and adoption and implementation of various policies and requirements; and
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compliance with additional reporting, record-keeping, voting, proxy and disclosure requirements, together with other rules and regulations.
In order not to be regulated as an investment company under the 1940 Act, unless we can qualify for an exclusion, we must ensure that we are engaged primarily in a business other than investing, reinvesting or trading of "securities" and that our activities do not include investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading "investment securities" constituting more than 40% of our assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis.
We have been subject to environmental laws that could have imposed significant costs on us and the continued liability for failure to comply with such laws could have subjected us to sanctions and material fines and expenses.
We were subject to a variety of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those governing the discharge of pollutants into the air or water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes and the responsibility to investigate and clean-up contaminated sites that are or were owned, leased, operated or used by us or our predecessors. Some of these laws and regulations required us to obtain permits, which contained terms and conditions that imposed limitations on our ability to emit and discharge hazardous materials into the environment and may have been periodically subject to modification, renewal and revocation by issuing authorities. Fines and penalties may be imposed for past non-compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, the failure to have required permits or the failure to comply with the terms and conditions of such permits. We intended to comply with all laws and regulations, however, from time to time, our operations may have not been in full compliance with the terms and conditions of our permits. We periodically reviewed our procedures and policies for compliance with environmental laws and requirements. We believe that our operations were in material compliance with applicable environmental laws, requirements and permits and any lapses in compliance were not expected to result in us incurring material liability or cost to achieve compliance. However, there can be no assurance that our operations were in material compliance with applicable environmental laws and requirements. Historically, the costs of achieving and maintaining compliance with environmental laws, requirements and permits have not been material; however, the operation of our business entailed risks in these areas and a past failure by us to comply with applicable environmental laws, regulations or permits could result in civil or criminal fines, penalties, enforcement actions, third party claims for property damage and personal injury, requirements to clean up property or to pay for the costs of cleanup and/or regulatory or judicial orders enjoining or curtailing operations or requiring corrective measures.
Risks related to our securities:
There is no active market for our common stock, which makes our common stock less liquid.
To date, trading of our common stock has been sporadic and nominal in volume. In addition, there are only a limited number of broker-dealers trading our common stock. As a result, there is little, if any, liquidity in our common stock. We can provide no assurance that an active trading market will ever develop.
Our common stock is subject to the penny stock rules, which makes our common stock less liquid.
The SEC has adopted a set of rules called the “penny stock rules” that regulate broker-dealers with respect to trading in securities with a bid price of less than $5.00. These rules do not apply to securities registered on certain national securities exchanges (including the Nasdaq Stock Market), provided that current price and volume information regarding transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange. Our stock is not listed on such an exchange and we have no expectation that our common stock will be listed on such an exchange in the future. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer to deliver to the customer a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. Additionally, the broker-dealer must provide the customer with other information. The penny stock rules also require that, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer must determine in writing that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser. The broker-dealer must also receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock such as ours that is subject to the penny stock rules.
Our common stock may not continue to be traded on the OTCQB.
We cannot provide any assurance that our common stock will continue to be eligible to be quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace (“OTCQB”). Should our common stock cease to be quoted on the OTCQB and fail to qualify for listing on a stock exchange (including the Nasdaq Stock Market), our common stock would only trade in the “pink sheets” which generally provides an even less liquid market than the OTCQB. In such event, stockholders may find it more difficult to trade their shares of our common stock or to obtain accurate and current information concerning market prices for our common stock.
Our management team currently has the ability to influence stockholder votes.
As of December 31, 2024, our executive officers, directors and their family members and associates, collectively, are entitled to vote 286,080 shares, or 28.7% of the 995,939 shares of our outstanding shares of common stock. Accordingly, and because there is no cumulative voting for directors, our executive officers and directors are currently in a position to influence the election of all of our Board of Directors. The management of our company is controlled by our Board of Directors, which is currently comprised of two independent directors and one executive officer/director.
General risk factors:
Potential additional financings, the granting of additional stock options and any anti-dilution provisions in potential future derivative securities could further dilute our existing stockholders.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 995,939 shares of our common stock outstanding. If all of our outstanding and currently exercisable options were exercised, there would be 1,042,601 shares outstanding, an increase of approximately 4.7%. Any further issuances due to additional equity financings, or the granting of additional options could further dilute our existing stockholders, which could cause the value of our common stock to decline.
Our Board of Directors’ right to issue shares of preferred stock could adversely impact the rights of holders of our common stock.
Our Board of Directors currently has the right to authorize the issuance of up to 333,306 shares of one or more series of our preferred stock with such voting, dividend and other rights as our directors determine. Such action can be taken by our Board of Directors without the approval of our shareholders. Accordingly, the holders of any new series of preferred stock could be granted voting rights that reduce the voting power of the holders of our common stock. For example, the preferred holders could be granted the right to vote on a merger as a separate class even if the merger would not have an adverse effect on their rights. This right, if granted, would give such preferred holders a veto with respect to any merger proposal. Alternatively, such preferred holders could be granted a large number of votes per share while voting as a single class with the holders of our common stock, thereby diluting the voting power of the holders of our common stock. In addition, the holders of any new series of preferred stock could be given the option to redeem their shares for cash in the event of a merger. This would make acquiring us less attractive to a potential buyer. Thus, our Board of Directors could authorize the issuance of shares of the new series of preferred stock in order to defeat a proposal for the acquisition of our company that a majority of the holders of our common stock otherwise favor.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES
As of March 29, 2025, the Company no longer operated the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and had no leased offices or hangar space.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Empire Aviation, LLC (“Empire”) and the Company were parties to a certain Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) effective November 1, 2008. The Management Agreement terminated on April 30, 2023. As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Note 10. Contingent Liabilities. Empire Aviation notified the Company that it believes additional fees (“Management Fees”) are due under the Management Agreement.
On March 14, 2024, the Company and Empire participated in an arbitration of this dispute. In their filing, Empire claimed that Saker failed to pay Empire certain Management Fees in various months throughout the term of the Management Agreement. Of this amount, approximately $350,000 had been accrued by the Company in 2023 and included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in selling, general and administrative expenses and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in accounts payable. Saker asserted numerous defenses including, but not limited to, Empire waiving its rights to such fees by the parties’ course of conduct. Further, Saker asserted counterclaims against Empire.
On July 8, 2024, the Company was notified of the arbitrator's decision. The arbitrator found in favor of Empire in the amount of $1.4 million (the “Judgement Amount”), such amount representing approximately $1,036,000 in unpaid Management Fees due under the Management Agreement plus accrued interest of approximately $363,000. The Judgement Amount was immediately payable and accrued per diem interest of $511.08 for each day until it was paid in full. On July 10, 2024, the Company paid Empire the Judgement Amount including per diem interest through the date of payment. The Company recorded Litigation Expense of $1,054,200 at June 30, 2024, representing the difference between the Judgement Amount and the expense accrued by the company in 2023. The Company does not plan to appeal the arbitrator’s decision.
On November 20, 2024 the Company was notified by the NYCEDC that NYCEDC intends to award the Concession Agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to another company (“Skyport”). On March 31, 2025, the Company filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York requesting among other things, an order directing the City of New York to produce non-privileged documentation related to its decision to award the Concession Agreement to Skyport, which the Company has already requested, and a judgement annulling the award of the Concession Agreement to Skyport and directing the city to award the Concession Agreement to another company. The petition alleges a number of misrepresentations made by Skyport to the city which the Company believes helped Skyport secure the Concession Agreement.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “SKAS”. The OTCQB is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices and volume information in over-the-counter (“OTC”) equity securities. Our common stock is only traded on a limited or sporadic basis and should not be deemed to constitute an established public trading market. OTC quotations reflect intra-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
The following table sets forth the high and low closing sale prices for common stock as reported on the OTCQB each full quarterly period within for the two most recent fiscal years.
Common Stock
Quarterly Period Ended
High
Low
March 31, 2023
$ 6.15
$ 5.15
June 30, 2023
$ 6.35
$ 4.40
September 30, 2023
$ 5.89
$ 4.35
December 31, 2023
$ 8.00
$ 5.60
March 31, 2024
$ 9.05
$ 7.80
June 30, 2024
$ 12.41
$ 8.49
September 30, 2024
$ 11.50
$ 8.15
December 31, 2024
$ 11.89
$ 7.28
Holders
As of April 15, 2025, there were approximately 485 holders of record of our common stock. This number does not include beneficial owners of the common stock whose shares are held in the names of various broker-dealers, clearing agencies, banks and other fiduciaries.
Dividends
The Company had previously paid cash dividends on our common stock. Any future determination to pay dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including our results of operations, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our Board of Directors deems relevant.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6.
[RESERVED]

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “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 words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects” and similar references to future periods. These statements may include projections of revenue, provisions for doubtful accounts, income or loss, capital expenditures, repayment of debt, other financial items, statements regarding our plans and objectives for future operations, acquisitions, divestitures and other transactions, statements of future economic performance, statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements and statements other than statements of historical fact.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncer-tainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. We therefore caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements because they are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include our services and pricing, general economic conditions, our ability to raise additional capital, and the other risk factors contained in Item 1A of this report.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Overview
Saker Aviation Services, Inc. is a Nevada corporation. Our common stock, $0.03 par value per share (the “common stock”), is quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace (“OTCQB”) under the symbol “SKAS”. We previously served as the operator of a heliport and currently have limited operations.
We were formed on January 17, 2003 as a proprietorship and were incorporated in Arizona on January 2, 2004. We became a public company as a result of a reverse merger transaction on August 20, 2004 with Shadows Bend Development, Inc., an inactive public Nevada corporation, and subsequently changed our name to FBO Air, Inc. On December 12, 2006, we changed our name to FirstFlight, Inc. On September 2, 2009, we changed our name to Saker Aviation Services, Inc.
Our business activities at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport commenced in November 2008 when we were awarded the Concession Agreement by the City of New York to operate the Heliport, which we assigned to our subsidiary, FirstFlight Heliports, LLC d/b/a Saker Aviation Services (“FFH”). On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025.
Our long-term strategy is to utilize the Company’s strong cash position and working capital to maximize shareholder value. The Company is working diligently to assess various options to determine the best course of action.
Summary Financial Information
The summary financial data set forth below is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:
Year Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Revenue
$ 9,169
$ 8,838
Operating income
$ 2,633
$ 3,513
Total other (expense) income
$ (646 )
$
Income from operations, before income taxes
$ 1,987
$ 3,953
Income tax expense
$ (732 )
(1,507 )
Net Income
$ 1,255
$ 2,446
Net income per share - basic
$ 1.27
$ 2.50
Net income per share - diluted
$ 1.24
$ 2.47
Weighted average number of shares - basic
989,473
976,782
Weighted average number of shares - diluted
1,013,735
989,686
Balance Sheet Data: (in thousands)
December 31,
December 31,
Working capital surplus
$ 9,574
$ 8,270
Total assets
$ 10,884
$ 10,611
Total liabilities
$ 1,208
$ 2,292
Stockholders’ equity
$ 9,676
$ 8,319
Total liabilities and Stockholders’ equity
$ 10,884
$ 10,611
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Comparison of Results for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
REVENUE AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Operations from the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
REVENUE
Revenue from operations increased by 3.8 percent to $9,169,459 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as compared with corresponding prior-year period revenue of $8,837,614.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, revenue from operations associated with services and supply items increased by 1.2 percent to approximately $6,505,000 as compared to approximately $6,429,000 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, revenue from operations associated with the sale of jet fuel and related items increased by 1.3 percent to approximately $2,329,000 as compared to approximately $2,299,000 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, all other revenue from operations increased by 208.0 percent to approximately $335,000 as compared to approximately $109,000 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. This increase was attributable to an increase in non-aeronautical revenue, including photo shoot and advertising revenue, than the previous year.
GROSS PROFIT
Total gross profit decreased by 25.5 percent to $4,679,422 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $6,281,220 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Gross margin was 51.0 percent for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 71.1 percent for the same period in 2023. The decrease in gross profit and gross margin related primarily to increased fees paid to NYCEDC under agreement in 2024.
OPERATING EXPENSE
Selling, General and Administrative
Total selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $2,046,383 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $721,927, or 26.1 percent, as compared to the same period in 2023.
SG&A associated with operations were approximately $1,521,000 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately $610,000, or 28.6 percent, as compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. SG&A as a percentage of revenue, was 16.6 percent for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, as compared with 24.1 percent in the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in SG&A was primarily attributable to the termination of the company’s management agreement effective April 30, 2023.
Corporate SG&A was approximately $525,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of approximately $111,000, or 17.5 percent, as compared with the corresponding prior year period. The decrease in Corporate SG&A on a year-over-year basis was largely attributable to a decrease in services provided by various service providers.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $2,633,039 as compared to operating income of $3,512,910 in the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in operating income on a year-over-year basis was driven by the factors described above.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization were approximately $16,000 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Interest Income
Interest income was $363,765 and $220,098 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in interest income is attributable to the Company’s working capital reserves invested in a high yield savings account and U.S government backed securities with UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”) for all of 2024 compared to part of 2023.
Income Tax
Income tax expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $732,200, as compared to $1,507,000 in the same period in 2023. The decrease in income tax expense is attributable to lower net income in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 2023.
Net Income Per Share
Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $1,254,824 as compared to net income of $2,446,444 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in net income was attributable to litigation expense of $1,054,200 combined with increased fees paid to the NYCEDC in 2024 compared to the prior year.
Basic net income per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $1.27 as compared to basic net income per share of $2.50 in 2023. Diluted net income per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was $1.24 as compared to diluted net income per share of $2.47 in 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5,298,722 and a working capital surplus of $9,573,723. We generated revenue from operations of $9,169,459 and had net income of $1,254,824 for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash flows included net cash used in operating activities of $599,580, which included net income of $1,254,824, and cash used in investing activities of $1,033,407.
On March 15, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement for a $1,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “Key Bank Revolver Note”) which, at the discretion of the Bank, provides for the Company to borrow up to $1,000,000 for working capital and general corporate purposes. On November 22, 2023, the Bank reduced the amount available under the Key Bank Revolver Note to $500,000. This revolving line of credit is a demand note with no stated maturity date. Borrowings under the Key Bank Revolver Note will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Daily Simple SOFR plus 2.75%. The Company is required to make monthly payments of interest on any outstanding principal under the Key Bank Revolver Note and is required to pay the entire balance, including principal and all accrued and unpaid interest and fees, upon demand by the Bank. Any proceeds from the Key Bank Revolver Note would be secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets. There were no amounts due under the Key Bank Revolver Note at December 31, 2024 or 2023.
The Company has invested its excess working capital reserves in a high yield savings account and government backed securities with UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”).
The Company was party to a Concession Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2008, with the City of New York for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (the “Concession Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Concession Agreement, the Company was required to pay the greater of 18% of the first $5,000,000 in any program year based on cash collected (“Gross Receipts”) and 25% of Gross Receipts in excess of $5,000,000, or minimum annual guaranteed payments. The Company was party to a management agreement with Empire Aviation (“Empire”). The management agreement expired April 30, 2023. The Company’s internal management team and heliport employees have taken over all duties relating to the management of the heliport. The Company incurred management fees with Empire of approximately $448,000 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Empire had notified the Company that it believed additional fees were due under the management agreement. Please see Note 9. Litigation.
On April 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Temporary Use Authorization Agreement (the “Use Agreement”), effective as of May 1, 2023, with the City of New York acting by and through the New York City of Department of Small Business Services (“DSBS”). The Use Agreement had a term of one year. Pursuant to the terms of the Use Agreement, the Company was granted the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and collect all revenue derived from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport operations. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Use Agreement could be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. The Company was required under the Use Agreement to remit a monthly administrative fee to the NYCEDC in the amount of $5,000. The company paid $40,000 in administrative fees in 2023 and $0 in 2024.
On July 13, 2023, the DSBS was granted approval by the Franchise and Concession Review Committee to enter into an Interim Concession Agreement (the “Interim Agreement”) with the Company to provide for the continued operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The Interim Agreement became effective upon registration with the Comptroller of the City of New York and commenced on December 12, 2023, the date set forth in a written notice to proceed received by the Company. The Interim Agreement provides for one (1) six-month term (the “Initial Period”), with two (2) six-month options to renew (the “Renewal Periods”). The Company is required to pay the greater of $1,036,811 or 30% of Gross Receipts during the Initial Term and the greater of $518,406 or 30% of Gross Receipts during both Renewal Periods.
On April 30, 2024, the Company received notice from DSBS of its exercise of the first of the two six-month renewal options extending the term of the Interim Concession Agreement through December 12, 2024. On October 18, 2024, the Company received notice from DSBS of its exercise of the second of the two six-month renewal options extending the term of the Interim Concession Agreement through June 12, 2025. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Interim Agreement can be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $2,756,000 and $682,000 in fees under the Interim Agreement, respectively.
On November 13, 2023, the DBS and NYCEDC released the new Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The initial due date for submissions was January 12, 2024, with the due date being subsequently extended to February 12, 2024. The Company submitted a timely proposal in compliance with the terms of the RFP.
The Company was notified by the NYCEDC on November 20, 2024 that they intended to award the concession agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to another company. Under the Company’s current agreement with the NYCEDC, the Interim Agreement, the Company had the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the heliport until June 12, 2025. On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, we had a net decrease in cash of $1,632,987. Our sources and uses of funds during this period were as follows:
Cash from Operating Activities
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $599,580. This amount included a decrease in operating cash related to net profit of $1,254,824 and additions for the following items: (i) depreciation, $15,515; (ii) stock-based compensation, $102,005; (iii) income tax receivable, $44,899; and (iv) customer deposits, $9,586. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2024 was offset by the following items: (i) realized gain on investments, $44,420; (ii) accounts receivable, $21,506; (iii) inventories $5,505; (iv) prepaid expenses, $861,870; (v) accounts payable, $478,083; and (vi) accrued expenses, $615,025.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $3,344,387. This amount included an increase in operating cash related to net profit of $2,446,444 and additions for the following items: (i) depreciation, $16,414; (ii) stock-based compensation, $81,999; (iii)inventories, $12,409; (iv) income tax receivable, $75,000; (v) customer deposits, $48,813; (vi) accounts payable, $376,628; and (vii) accrued expenses, $735,830. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2023 was offset by the following items: (i) realized gain on investments, $8,479; (ii) accounts receivable, $49,978 and (iii) prepaid expenses $390,693.
Cash from Investing Activities
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash of $1,033,407 was used in investing activities for the purchase of investments of $3,922,259 and the purchase of property and equipment of $68,148. These amounts were offset by proceeds from the sale of investments of $3,027,000.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash of $2,389,835 was used in investing activities for the purchase of investments of $3,386,842 and the purchase of property and equipment of $22,992. These amounts were offset by proceeds from the sale of investments of $852,000, the exercise of options of $7,999, and payment of note receivable from sale of assets of $160,000.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities in which we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities or any other obligations under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides us with financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including those estimates related to product returns, product and content development expenses, bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on experience and on various assumptions that we believe to be 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 under different assumptions or conditions.
The critical accounting policies which we believe affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are provided as follows:
Accounts Receivable
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, four customers represented approximately $293,000, or 93%, of the balance of accounts receivable. In addition, these four customers represented approximately 87.3% of our revenue in 2024.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between their financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We file income tax returns in the United States (federal) and in various state and local jurisdictions. In most instances, we are no longer subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2021.
Stock Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards are based on the estimated grant-date fair value. We recognize these compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term.
Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the option. Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
Table of Contents to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Saker Aviation Services, Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Saker Aviation Services, Inc. and Subsidiary (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows, for the years then ended, 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 financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
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 audit 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 its 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.
Critical Audit Matters
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 judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co. P.C.
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2009.
Kingston, Pennsylvania
April 15, 2025
PCAOB ID No. 448
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
December 31,
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 5,298,722
$ 6,931,709
Investments
3,553,000
2,543,321
Accounts receivable
316,027
294,521
Inventories
6,647
1,142
Income tax receivable
44,899
Prepaid expenses
1,607,476
745,606
Total current assets
10,781,872
10,561,198
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,143,391 and $3,127,876, respectively
102,073
49,440
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 10,883,945
$ 10,610,638
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
$ 227,050
$ 705,133
Customer deposits
263,032
253,446
Accrued expenses
718,067
1,333,092
Total current liabilities
1,208,149
2,291,671
Total liabilities
1,208,149
2,291,671
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock - $0.03 par value; authorized 333,306; none issued and outstanding
Common stock - $0.03 par value; authorized 3,333,334; 995,939 and 985,888 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
29,878
29,577
Additional paid-in capital
20,004,209
19,902,505
Accumulated deficit
(10,358,291 )
(11,613,115 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
9,675,796
8,318,967
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$ 10,883,945
$ 10,610,638
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended
December 31,
REVENUE
$ 9,169,459
$ 8,837,414
COST OF REVENUE
4,490,037
2,556,394
GROSS PROFIT
4,679,422
6,281,220
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
2,046,383
2,768,310
OPERATING INCOME
2,633,039
3,512,910
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME
CREDIT LOSS RECOVERY
212,000
REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
44,420
8,479
LITIGATION EXPENSE
(1,054,200 )
INTEREST INCOME
363,765
220,098
TOTAL OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME
(646,015 )
440,577
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS, before income taxes
1,987,024
3,953,487
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(732,200 )
(1,507,043 )
NET INCOME
$ 1,254,824
$ 2,446,444
Basic Net Income Per Common Share
$ 1.27
$ 2.50
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share
$ 1.24
$ 2.47
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares - Basic
989,473
976,782
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares - Diluted
1,013,735
989,686
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023
Additional
Total
Common Stock
Paid-in
Accumulated
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity
BALANCE - January 1, 2023
976,330
$ 29,290
$ 19,812,794
$ (14,059,559 )
$ 5,782,525
Amortization of stock based compensation
81,999
81,999
Issuance of Common Stock in connection with exercise of stock options
9,558
7,712
7,999
Net income
2,446,444
2,446,444
BALANCE - December 31, 2023
985,888
$ 29,577
$ 19,902,505
$ (11,613,115 )
$ 8,318,967
Amortization of stock based compensation
102,005
102,005
Issuance of Common Stock in connection with exercises of stock options
10,051
(301 )
Net income
1,254,824
1,254,824
BALANCE - December 31, 2024
995,939
$ 29,878
$ 20,004,209
$ (10,358,291 )
$ 9,675,796
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended
December 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$ 1,254,824
$ 2,446,444
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
15,515
16,614
Stock based compensation
102,005
81,999
Realized gain on investments
(44,420 )
(8,479 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(21,506 )
(49,978 )
Inventories
(5,505 )
12,409
Income tax receivable
44,899
75,000
Prepaid expenses
(861,870 )
(390,693 )
Customer deposits
9,586
48,813
Accounts payable
(478,083 )
376,628
Accrued expenses
(615,025 )
735,830
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
(1,854,404 )
897,943
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(599,580 )
3,344,387
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investments
(3,992,259 )
(3,386,842 )
Proceeds from sales of investments
3,027,000
852,000
Payment for exercise of options
7,999
Payment of note receivable from sale of assets
160,000
Purchase of property and equipment
(68,148 )
(22,992 )
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(1,033,407 )
(2,389,835 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH
(1,632,987 )
954,552
CASH, CASH EQUIVAELNTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH - Beginning
6,931,709
5,977,157
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Ending
$ 5,298,722
$ 6,931,709
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the periods for:
Income taxes
$ 2,125,719
$ 728,110
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
SAKER AVIATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - Nature of Operations
Our business activities are carried out by FirstFlight Heliports, LLC d/b/a Saker Aviation Services (“FFH”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, as the operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport via a concession agreement with the City of New York. On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025. We are currently reviewing alternative business activities as a source of revenue.
NOTE 2 - Liquidity and Material Agreements
As of December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5,298,722 and a working capital surplus of $9,573,723. We generated revenue from operations of $9,169,459 and had net income of $1,254,824 for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash flows included net cash used in operating activities of $599,580, which included net income of $1,254,824, and cash used in investing activities of $1,033,407.
On March 15, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement for a $1,000,000 revolving line of credit (the “Key Bank Revolver Note”) which, at the discretion of the Bank, provides for the Company to borrow up to $1,000,000 for working capital and general corporate purposes. On November 22, 2023, the Bank reduced the amount available under the Key Bank Revolver Note to $500,000. This revolving line of credit is a demand note with no stated maturity date. Borrowings under the Key Bank Revolver Note will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Daily Simple SOFR plus 2.75%. The Company is required to make monthly payments of interest on any outstanding principal under the Key Bank Revolver Note and is required to pay the entire balance, including principal and all accrued and unpaid interest and fees, upon demand by the Bank. Any proceeds from the Key Bank Revolver Note would be secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets. There were no amounts due under the Key Bank Revolver Note at December 31, 2024 or 2023.
The Company has invested its excess working capital reserves in a high yield savings account and government backed securities with UBS Financial Services Inc. (“UBS”).
The Company was party to a Concession Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2008, with the City of New York for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (the “Concession Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Concession Agreement, the Company was required to pay the greater of 18% of the first $5,000,000 in any program year based on cash collected (“Gross Receipts”) and 25% of Gross Receipts in excess of $5,000,000, or minimum annual guaranteed payments.
On February 5, 2016, the Company and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (the “NYCEDC”) announced new measures to reduce helicopter noise and impacts across New York City (the “Air Tour Agreement”). Under the Air Tour Agreement, the Company has not been allowed to permit its tenant operators to conduct tourist flights from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport on Sundays since April 1, 2016. The Company was also required to ensure that its tenant operators reduce the total allowable number of tourist flights from 2015 levels by 20 percent beginning June 1, 2016, by 40 percent beginning October 1, 2016 and by 50 percent beginning January 1, 2017. The Air Tour Agreement also provided for the minimum annual guaranteed payments the Company is required to pay to the City of New York under the Concession Agreement.
Additionally, since June 1, 2016, the Company has been required to provide monthly written reports to the NYCEDC and the New York City Council detailing the number of tourist flights conducted out of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport compared to 2015 levels, as well as information on any tour flight that flies over land and/or strays from agreed upon routes. The Air Tour Agreement also extended the Concession Agreement for 30 months, resulting in a new expiration date of April 30, 2021 and gave the City of New York two one-year options to extend the term of the Concession Agreement. The term of the Concession Agreement was subsequently extended by the City through April 30, 2023 by the City’s exercise of both one-year option renewals and expired on that date.
The Company was party to a management agreement with Empire Aviation (“Empire”). The management agreement expired April 30, 2023. The Company’s internal management team and heliport employees have taken over all duties relating to the management of the heliport. The Company incurred management fees with Empire of approximately $448,000 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Empire had notified the Company that it believed additional fees were due under the management agreement. Please see Note 9. Litigation.
On April 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Temporary Use Authorization Agreement (the “Use Agreement”), effective as of May 1, 2023, with the City of New York acting by and through the New York City of Department of Small Business Services (“DSBS”). The Use Agreement had a term of one year. Pursuant to the terms of the Use Agreement, the Company was granted the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and collect all revenue derived from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport operations. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Use Agreement could be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. The Company was required under the Use Agreement to remit a monthly administrative fee to the NYCEDC in the amount of $5,000. The Company paid $40,000 in monthly administrative fees in 2023 and $0 in 2024.
On July 13, 2023, the DSBS was granted approval by the Franchise and Concession Review Committee to enter into an Interim Concession Agreement (the “Interim Agreement”) with the Company to provide for the continued operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The Interim Agreement became effective upon registration with the Comptroller of the City of New York and commenced on December 12, 2023, the date set forth in a written notice to proceed received by the Company. The Interim Agreement provides for one (1) six-month term (the “Initial Period”), with two (2) six-month options to renew (the “Renewal Periods”). The Company is required to pay the greater of $1,036,811 or 30% of Gross Receipts during the Initial Term and the greater of $518,406 or 30% of Gross Receipts during both Renewal Periods.
On April 30, 2024, the Company received notice from DSBS of its exercise of the first of the two six-month renewal options extending the term of the Interim Concession Agreement through December 12, 2024. On October 18, 2024, the Company received notice from DSBS of its exercise of the second of the two six-month renewal options extending the term of the Interim Concession Agreement through June 12, 2025. In addition to terminations for an event of default, the Interim Agreement can be terminated at any time by the Commissioner of the DSBS or suspended at any time by the NYCEDC. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred approximately $2,756,000 and $682,000 in fees under the Interim Agreement, respectively, and $0 and $532,000 in fees under the Concession Agreement, respectively, which are recorded in the cost of revenue.
On November 13, 2023, the DBS and NYCEDC released the new Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The initial due date for submissions was January 12, 2024, with the due date being subsequently extended to February 12, 2024. The Company submitted a timely proposal in compliance with the terms of the RFP.
As reported on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on November 22, 2024, the Company was notified by the NYCEDC on November 20, 2024 that they intend to award the concession agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to another company. Under the Company’s current agreement with the NYCEDC, the Interim Agreement, the Company had the exclusive right to operate as the fixed base operator for the heliport until June 12, 2025. On March 4, 2025, the Company was notified by NYCEDC that NYCEDC will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination, the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on March 29, 2025.
NOTE 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, FFH. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure 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 could differ from those estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, allowance for credit losses, deferred tax assets, and contingent liabilities.
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
The Company maintains its cash with various financial institutions which often exceeds federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses from maintaining cash accounts in excess of federally insured limits. As part of its cash management process, the Company periodically reviews the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. There are no amounts considered restricted cash at December 31, 2023 as a deposit of $425,000 required by the Concession Agreement with NYEDC was lifted in connection with the termination of the Concession Agreement on April 30, 2023. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Investments and Related Allowance for Credit Losses
Investments held by the Company have readily determinable fair values and are reported at cost, which approximates fair value at December 31, 2024. On a monthly basis, realized gains and losses are determined by using the first-in first-out method and will be reported in other income and unrealized gains and losses will be reported in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Investments consist of U.S. treasury Notes and Bills with maturities ranging from January 2025 through December 2025. Investments are not purchased with the intent of selling in the near term. However, from time to time, the Company may decide to sell certain securities for liquidity, tax planning and other business purposes. Purchases and sales are recorded on a trade date basis and interest income is recorded when earned.
The Company classifies its debt securities classified as available for sale are carried in the financial statements at fair value. Realized gains and losses on available for sale debt securities, determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, are included in earnings. Management assesses the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, industry, and/or geographic conditions, credit ratings as well as other indicators at the individual security level. Impairments below cost in the estimated fair value of individual available for sale debt securities when there is an intent to sell or for which it more likely than not the Company will be required to sell before the impairment is recovered, are realized in other income in the statements of operations. When there is not an intent to sell or it is more likely than not the Company will not be required to sell the security before the impairment is recovered, management assesses whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. If the present value of discounted cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for available for sale credit losses is recorded. Such losses are limited to the amount that amortized cost exceeds fair value, even if the amount of the credit loss is greater. Any future changes in the allowance for credit losses is recorded as provision for (reversal of) credit losses. There were no available for sale debt securities with gross unrealized losses in which management determined an allowance for credit losses was necessary as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Concentration
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s four customers represented approximately $248,000, or 84.1%, of the balance of accounts receivable. In addition, these four customers represented approximately 84.8% of our revenue in 2023.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s four customers represented approximately $293,000, or 93%, of the balance of accounts receivable. In addition, these four customers represented approximately 87.3% of our revenue in 2024.
Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Collection losses have historically been immaterial, and management concluded that, based on its review of material balances outstanding, current economic conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts regarding future events, and the financial stability of its customers a valuation allowance for credit losses was not needed.
Inventories
Inventory consists of aviation fuel which is stated at lower of cost or net realizable value determined by the first in first out method.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as set forth in footnote 4. Amortization of leasehold improvements other than those associated with a lease between entities under common control shall be amortized over the shorter of the useful life of those leasehold improvements and the remaining lease term using the straight-line method, unless the lease term transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee or the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to purchase the underlying asset, in which case the lessee shall amortize the leasehold improvements to the end of their useful life. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred; costs of major additions and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from ground-based services, such as fueling. Revenue for the sale of ground-based services is recognized as a sale of services at the time the service is performed and provided to customers. Revenue for the sale of aircraft fuel is recognized at the time products are delivered to customers. Customers are invoiced at the time the services are performed and the associated revenue is recognized in the period it is earned.
Customer Deposits
Customer deposits consist of amounts that customers are required to remit in advance to the Company in order to secure payment for future purchases and services. Customer deposits amounted to approximately $263,032 and $253,446 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between their financial statement carrying amounts and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income or loss in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Company’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken.
Deferred tax assets are subject to a valuation allowance because it is more likely than not that certain of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods due to the uncertainty of future taxable income and the lack thereof of taxable income in carry-back periods. The Company files income tax returns in the United States (federal) and in various state and local jurisdictions. In most instances, the Company is no longer subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2021.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The reported amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.
Net Income Per Common Share
Basic net income per share applicable to common stockholders is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. Potentially dilutive securities, consisting of options, are excluded from the calculation of the diluted income per share when their exercise prices are greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period or when their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
The following table sets forth the components used in the computation of basic and diluted income per share:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2024(1)
2023(1)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic
989,473
976,782
Common shares upon exercise of options
24,262
12,904
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted
1,013,735
989,686
(1)
Common shares of 13,332 underlying outstanding stock options for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards are based on the estimated grant-date fair value. The Company recognizes these compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term. For each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred stock based compensation of $102,005 and $81,999, respectively. Such amounts have been recorded as part of the Company’s selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2024, the unamortized fair value of the options totaled $99,357 and the weighted average remaining amortization period of the options approximated five years.
Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the option. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
The fair value of each share-based payment award granted during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average fair values:
For the Year Ended
December 31,
Dividend yield
0%
0%
Expected volatility
9.24%
9.22%
Risk-free interest rate
4.03%
3.84%
Expected lives, years
5.0
5.0
NOTE 4 - Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consist of the following:
December 31,
Estimated
Useful Life (in years)
Office furniture and equipment
$ 426,414
$ 424,242
-
Leasehold improvements
2,819,050
2,753,074
-
Total
3,245,464
3,177,316
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(3,143,391 )
(3,127,876 )
Property and equipment, net
$ 102,073
$ 49,440
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $15,000 and $16,000, respectively.
NOTE 5 - Income Taxes
The Company’s deferred tax assets consisted of the following:
December 31,
Deferred tax assets:
Stock based compensation
$ 143,000
$ 86,000
Property and equipment
348,000
376,000
Total deferred tax assets
491,000
462,000
Valuation Allowance
(491,000 )
(462,000 )
Deferred tax asset - net of valuation allowance
$
$
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance
$ 29,000
$ (9,000 )
The valuation allowance fluctuated due to the uncertainty of future taxable income.
The provision for income taxes using the statutory federal tax rate as compared to the Company's effective tax rate is summarized as follows:
December 31,
Tax at statutory rate
21.0 %
21.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal
17.0 %
17.0 %
Effective income tax expense rate
38.0 %
38.0 %
NOTE 6 - Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
A summary of the Company’s shares of Common Stock outstanding at December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below:
Number of shares outstanding
December 31, 2023
985,888
Issuance of common stock in connection with exercise of stock options
10,051
December 31, 2024
995,939
Stock Options
On August 27, 2019, at the Company’s Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company approved the Stock Incentive Plan of 2019 (the “2019 Plan”) at which time the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) was terminated and no future awards could be issued under the 2005 plan. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no options outstanding under the 2005 Plan.
The 2019 Plan is administered by the Company’s Compensation Committee and provides for 185,000 shares of common stock to be reserved for issuance under the Plan. Directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan provides for the awards of incentive and non-statutory stock options. The Compensation Committee determined the vesting schedule to be up to five years at the time of grant of any options under the Plan, and unexercised options will expire in up to ten years. The exercise price is to be equal to at least 100% of the fair market value of a share of the common stock, as determined by the Compensation Committee, on the grant date. The fair value of stock options are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were 97,508 and 110,840 shares, respectively, available for grant as options under the 2019 Plan.
Details of all options outstanding under the Plan are presented in the table below:
Number of
Options
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Balance, January 1, 2023
67,494
$4.040
Granted
13,332
7.600
Exercised
(13,332 )
2.662
Balance, December 31, 2023
67,494
$5.012
Granted
13,332
8.130
Exercised
(20,832 )
5.024
Balance, December 31, 2024
59,994
$5.700
A summary of the Company’s stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024 is presented in the table below:
Exercise Price
Outstanding
Weighted average
remaining contractual life
of
options (in years)
Exercisable
Intrinsic
Value
$8.13
13,332
4.92
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$0
$7.60
13,332
3.92
13,332
$26,277
$5.40
13,332
2.92
13,332
$70,006
$3.45
9,999
1.92
9,999
$61,204
$2.58
9,999
.92
9,999
$69,903
TOTALS
59,994
46,662
$227,390
Preferred Stock
On February 27, 2019, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the state of Nevada a certificate of amendment to our articles of incorporation. The amendment provided for, among other things, a reduction in the number of authorized shares of preferred stock to 333,306. The Company’s Board of Directors currently has the right, with respect to the authorized shares of our preferred stock, to authorize the issuance of one or more series of preferred stock with such voting, dividend and other rights as the directors determine. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding.
NOTE 7 - Employee Benefit Plan
The Company maintains a 401K Plan which covers all employees of the Company (the “401K Plan”). Effective January 1, 2020, the Company switched to a Safe Harbor 401K plan. The Safe Harbor 401K Plan stipulates that, going forward, all employees become vested 100% on day one. Employer contributions prior to the change vest over a five-year period on a 20% per year basis. The Company’s Safe Harbor 401K Plan provides that the Company match each participant's contribution at 100% up to 4% of the employee’s deferral. Company contributions to the 401K Plan totaled approximately $29,000 and $28,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 8 - Related Parties
The law firm of Wachtel & Missry, LLP provides certain legal services to the Company and its subsidiary from time to time. William B. Wachtel, Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, is a managing partner of this firm. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company was billed approximately $144,000 and $93,000, respectively, for legal services by Wachtel & Missry, LLP.
The Company was party to a management agreement with Empire Aviation, an entity owned by the children and grandchild of the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and former member of our Company’s Board of Directors.
NOTE 9 - Litigation
Empire Aviation, LLC (“Empire”) and the Company were parties to a certain Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) effective November 1, 2008. The Management Agreement terminated on April 30, 2023. As previously disclosed in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Note 10. Contingent Liabilities. Empire Aviation notified the Company that it believes additional fees (“Management Fees”) are due under the Management Agreement.
On March 14, 2024, the Company and Empire participated in an arbitration of this dispute. In their filing, Empire claimed that Saker failed to pay Empire certain Management Fees in various months throughout the term of the Management Agreement. Of this amount, approximately $350,000 had been accrued by the Company in 2023 and included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in selling, general and administrative expenses and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in accounts payable. Saker asserted numerous defenses including, but not limited to, Empire waiving its rights to such fees by the parties’ course of conduct. Further, Saker asserted counterclaims against Empire.
On July 8, 2024, the Company was notified of the arbitrator's decision. The arbitrator found in favor of Empire in the amount of $1.4 million (the “Judgement Amount”), such amount representing approximately $1,036,000 in unpaid Management Fees due under the Management Agreement plus accrued interest of approximately $363,000. The Judgement Amount was immediately payable and accrued per diem interest of $511.08 for each day until it was paid in full. On July 10, 2024, the Company paid Empire the Judgement Amount including per diem interest through the date of payment. The Company recorded Litigation Expense of $1,054,200 at June 30, 2024, representing the difference between the Judgement Amount and the expense accrued by the company in 2023. The Company does not plan to appeal the arbitrator’s decision.
On November 20, 2024 the Company was notified by the NYCEDC that NYCEDC intends to award the Concession Agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to another company (“Skyport”). On March 31, 2025, the Company filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York requesting among other things, an order directing the City of New York to produce non-privileged documentation related to its decision to award the Concession Agreement to Skyport, which the Company has already requested, and a judgement annulling the award of the Concession Agreement to Skyport and directing the city to award the Concession Agreement to another company. The petition alleges a number of misrepresentations made by Skyport to the city which the Company believes helped Skyport secure the Concession Agreement.
NOTE 10 - Investments
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America establish a framework for measuring fair value. That framework provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access.
Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation methodology include:
●
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
●
quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets;
●
inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability;
·
inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or by other means.
Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The fair value measurements and levels within the fair value hierarchy of these measurements for the assets reported at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are U.S. Treasury Notes and Bills in the amount of $3,553,000 and $2,543,321, respectively, within level 2. There have been no change in valuation approaches or techniques and related inputs.
The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers of investments into or out of Level 3 as of the date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no transfers of investments into or out of Level 3. There are no assets requiring the use of Level 3 inputs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
NOTE 11 - Subsequent Events
As disclosed by the Company in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2025, the Company was notified on March 4, 2025 by NYCEDC that they will be terminating the Concession Agreement effective March 29, 2025. Pursuant to the termination, the Company vacated and ceased use of the Heliport on that date.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, including our President (principal financial officer) and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer), have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based upon, and as of the date of that evaluation, our President and our Chief Executive Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed and submitted by us under the Exchange Act, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and our Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed and tested, have inherent limitations, including, among other things, the possibility of human error, circumvention or disregard. Therefore, even those systems of internal control that have been determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and 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 the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our President (principal financial officer), we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the assessment under this framework, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The following table contains certain information related to the directors and executive officers of the Company as of April 15, 2025:
Name
Age
Position
William B. Wachtel
Chairman, Director, President and CEO
Marc Chodock
Director
On February 27, 2025, Roy Moskowitz informed Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his positions as a director of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Moskowitz’s resignation was not due to any disagreements with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On December 6, 2024, Samuel Goldstein informed Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Goldstein’s resignation was not due to any disagreements with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Effective as of December 6, 2024, the Company appointed William Wachtel, age 70, to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Wachtel was elected as a Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company on March 31, 2005. Mr. Wachtel served as Chairman until April 8, 2009, when he resigned from such capacity but remained a member of the Board. Mr. Wachtel was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board and has served in that capacity since October 27, 2011. Mr. Wachtel has been a managing partner of Wachtel Missry LLP (previously Wachtel & Masyr, LLP, and before that, its predecessor law firm Gold & Wachtel, LLP), since its founding in August 1984. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company was billed approximately $144,000 and $93,000, respectively, for legal services provided by Wachtel Missry LLP. Mr. Wachtel is a co-founder of the Drum Major Institute, an organization carrying forth the legacy of the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Wachtel and any other person with respect to his appointment, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Wachtel and any other director or executive officer of the Company. Except as described above, the Company is not aware of any transactions with Mr. Wachtel or any of his immediate family members that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Each of our directors is elected at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Our officers are appointed annually by the Board of Directors to serve at the discretion of the Board.
Business History
William B. Wachtel - Director, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Wachtel was elected as a director and our Chairman of the Board on March 31, 2005. Mr. Wachtel served as our Chairman until April 8, 2009, when he resigned from such capacity but remained a member of the Board. Mr. Wachtel was re-elected as our Chairman of the Board and has served in that capacity since October 27, 2011. On December 6, 2024, the Company appointed Mr. Wachtel to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company
Mr. Wachtel has been a managing partner of Wachtel Missry LLP (previously Wachtel & Masyr, LLP, and before that, its predecessor law firm Gold & Wachtel, LLP), since its founding in August 1984. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company was billed approximately $144,000 and $93,000, respectively, for legal services by Wachtel & Missry, LLP. Mr. Wachtel is a co-founder of the Drum Major Institute, an organization carrying forth the legacy of the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
We believe that Mr. Wachtel’s experience advising companies regarding legal issues gives him the qualifications and skills to serve on our board of directors..
Marc Chodock - Director
Mr. Chodock was appointed as a director on June 25, 2015.
Mr. Chodock has been acting as a private investor since February 2013. Previously, he was a consultant in the New York office of McKinsey & Company and a Principal at MatlinPatterson Global Advisers, where he served on the Board of Directors of four companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Science from the School of Engineering and Applied Science of the University of Pennsylvania.
We believe Mr. Chodock's experience in advising companies by serving on boards as well as his knowledge of the aviation industry gives him the qualifications and skills to serve on our board of directors.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers.
Other Directorships
None of our directors serves as a director of a company (1) with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, (2) subject to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, or (3) registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Code of Ethics
On May 19, 2006, our Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions as well as to all of our other employees and directors. Our Code of Ethics is posted on our website at www.sakeraviation.com under the “Investor Relations” tab, and then under the “Corporate Governance” sub-tab. We intend to satisfy any disclosure requirements pursuant to Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding any amendment to, or a waiver from, certain provisions of our Code of Ethics by posting such information on our website under the “Investor Relations” section.
Insider Trading Policy
We have adopted an insider trading policy designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and any listing standards applicable to the Company. The policy applies to all employees, officers and directors of the Company. Key Employees (our directors, executive officers and certain employees who our President may designate from time to time), may only buy and sell our stock within an open “window period,” which begins 24 hours after the date of public release of the Company’s quarterly earnings for a given fiscal quarter and ending at the close of business on the last day of the next fiscal quarter. Key Employees are prohibited from purchasing or selling our stock if they are in possession of material non-public information, even if it is within the open “window period.” We reserve the right to impose event-specific black-out periods if we deem certain employees or groups to be in possession of non-public information.
Committees of the Board of Directors
There are three committees of the Board of Directors: the Audit Committee comprised of Marc Chodock, the Nominating Committee comprised of William B. Wachtel; and the Compensation Committee comprised of Marc Chodock.
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Based solely on a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments thereto, furnished to us during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and Forms 5 and amendments thereto, furnished to us with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, each director and officer timely reported all of his transactions during that most recent fiscal year as required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
Corporate Governance
There have been no changes to the procedures by which our security holders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors since our Board of Directors set forth such policy in our proxy statement for our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on November 6, 2013.
Our Board of Directors has determined that, of its Audit Committee, Marc Chodock qualifies as a financial expert as such term is defined in applicable SEC rules, and Marc Chodock qualifies as “independent” as such term is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Audit Committee
The board of directors has an audit committee that is responsible for assisting our board of directors in its oversight of the integrity of our financial statements, the qualifications and independence of our independent auditors, and our internal financial and accounting controls. The audit committee has direct responsibility for the appointment, compensation, retention (including termination) and oversight of our independent auditors, and our independent auditors report directly to the audit committee. The audit committee also prepares the audit committee report that the SEC requires to be included in our annual proxy statement.
The members of the audit committee are Marc Chodock. Each member of the audit committee qualifies as an independent director under the corporate governance standards of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. Our board of directors has determined that Marc Chodock qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as such term is currently defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
As a smaller reporting company under the Exchange Act, we are providing the following executive compensation information in accordance with the scaled disclosure requirements pursuant to Item 402(m)-(q) of Regulation S-K.
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following table sets forth the annual and long-term compensation paid by us during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 for services performed on our behalf with respect to the persons who served as our executive officers and employees designated as highly compensated during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and Principal Position
Year
Salary
($)
Bonus
($)
Stock Awards
($)(1)
All Other
Compensation
($)(3)
Total
($)
Samuel Goldstein, Former President and Chief Executive Officer
27,097 (2)
94,500
116,597
50,000
25,331 (2)
22,000
97,331
William B. Wachtel, President and Chief Executive Officer
27,097 (2)
27,097
25,331 (2)
8,000
33,331
(1)
The fair value of the stock awards granted are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
(2)
Represents the fair value of the option awards granted to Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Wachtel or their services as non-employee directors.
(3)
Represents the total non-employee board meeting and consulting fees received by Mr. Goldstein and board meeting fees received by Mr. Wachtel.
Mr. Samuel Goldstein became our acting principal executive officer in March 2021. He was appointed as the company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, and principal executive, financial, and accounting officer, on July 5, 2022. In 2024, Mr. Goldstein received $94,500 in consulting fees. In 2023, Mr. Goldstein, received $15,000 in consulting fees and a $50,000 bonus. As a non-employee director, Mr. Goldstein was entitled to a fee of $1,000 per board meeting.
On December 6, 2024, Samuel Goldstein informed Saker Aviation Services, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Goldstein’s resignation was not due to any disagreements with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Effective as of December 6, 2024, the Company appointed William Wachtel, age 70, to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Wachtel was elected as a Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company on March 31, 2005. Mr. Wachtel served as Chairman until April 8, 2009, when he resigned from such capacity but remained a member of the Board. Mr. Wachtel was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board and has served in that capacity since October 27, 2011. Mr. Wachtel has been a managing partner of Wachtel Missry LLP (previously Wachtel & Masyr, LLP, and before that, its predecessor law firm Gold & Wachtel, LLP), since its founding in August 1984. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company was billed approximately $144,000 and $93,000, respectively, for legal services provided by Wachtel Missry LLP. Mr. Wachtel is a co-founder of the Drum Major Institute, an organization carrying forth the legacy of the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Wachtel and any other person with respect to his appointment, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Wachtel and any other director or executive officer of the Company. Except as described above, the Company is not aware of any transactions with Mr. Wachtel or any of his immediate family members that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT DECEMBER 31, 2024
The following table shows information about the number of unexercised stock options held by our named executive officer as of December 31, 2024:
Option Awards (1)
Name
Number of Securities Underlying
Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
Number of Securities Underlying
Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable
Option Exercise
Price ($)
Option
Expiration
Date
William B. Wachtel
3,333
--
2.58
12/05/2025
3,333
--
3.45
12/01/2026
3,333
--
5.40
12/01/2027
3,333
--
7.60
12/01/2028
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3,333
8.13
12/01/2029
(1)
All outstanding awards of stock options were granted under our 2019 Stock Incentive Plan
2024 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
The table below shows information about the compensation of our non-executive directors except for Samuel Goldstein and William B. Wachtel for their service during fiscal 2024. The Compensation for our non-employee director Samuel Goldstein, who was our President and Chief Executive Officer until December 6, 2024, and William B. Wachtel who became our President and Chief Executive Officer on the same date, are set forth in the Summary Compensation Table above.
Name
Fees
Earned in
Cash
($)(1)
Option
Awards
($)(2)
Total
($)
Marc Chodock
2,250
27,097
29,347
Roy P. Moskowitz
1,500
27,097
28,597
1.
Each non-employee director is entitled to a fee of $1,000 per board meeting as well as $750 and $500 per committee meeting for committee chairman and committee members, respectively. Each director is also entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors.
2.
Each non-employee director is eligible to be granted an annual option to purchase shares of our common stock. On December 1, 2024, the Board of Directors granted each non-employee director an option for their service in 2024. Each option was for 3,333 shares and was priced at $8.13 per share, which was the closing sales price of our common stock on December 1, 2024. The options vest on December 1, 2025 and may be exercised until December 1, 2029. See Item 12. for a description of all outstanding options held by non-employee directors and employees at December 31, 2024. The fair value of the option awards are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
Employment Agreements
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has no Employment Agreements in place.
Additional Narrative Disclosure
We do not offer a defined benefit retirement or pension plan. The Company maintains a 401K Plan (the “401K Plan”) which covers all employees of the Company. Effective January 1, 2020, the Company switched to a Safe Harbor 401K plan. The Safe Harbor 401K Plan stipulates that, going forward, all employees become vested 100% on day one. Employer contributions prior to the change vest over a five-year period on a 20% per year basis. The Company’s Safe Harbor 401K Plan provides for the Company to match each participant's contribution at 100% up to 4% of the employee’s deferral. The employer match prior to the change was 50% up to 6% of the employee’s deferral. Company contributions to the 401K Plan totaled approximately $29,000 and $28,000 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Beneficial Ownership of More Than 5% of the Company’s Shares
The following table presents certain information as of April 15, 2025 regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by:
●
our current executive officer and each of our directors; and
●
all of our current directors and executive officer as a group; and
●
each other person or entity known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of our issued and outstanding common stock;
Unless otherwise indicated below, the address for each of our directors and officers is 20 South Street, Pier 6 East River, New York, New York 10004.
Number of Shares
Percentage of
of Common Stock
Common Stock
Name of Beneficial Owner
Beneficially
Owned
Beneficially
Owned (1)
William B. Wachtel (2)
190,595 (3)
18.9 %
Marc Chodock (4)
122,149
12.1 %
All directors and officers as a group (2 in number)
312,744 (4)
31.0 %
Ronald I. Heller (4)
64,085 (4)
6.4 %
Ravi Desai (5)
73,445 (5)
7.4 %
Eriksen Capital Management, LLC (6)
110,916 (6)
11.1 %
(1)
The percentages computed in the table are based upon 995,939 shares of our common stock, which were outstanding on April 15, 2025. Under the rules of the SEC, “beneficial ownership” is deemed to include shares for which an individual, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting or dispositive power, whether or not they are held for the individual’s benefit, and includes shares that may be acquired within 60 days, including, but not limited to, the right to acquire shares by the exercise of options or the vesting of restricted stock units. Effect is given to shares of our common stock upon the exercise of options currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of April 1, 2025, such amount of exercisable options totaling 46,662,
(2)
William B. Wachtel is our Chairman of the Board and a director.
(3)
The shares of our common stock reported in the table include: (a) 257,829 shares held by Mr. Wachtel in the open market; (b) 28,251 shares of common stock owned by EuroAmerican Investment Corporation of which he is the sole shareholder, director and officer, (c) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2025, which option is currently exercisable; (d) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2026, which option is currently exercisable; (e) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2027, which option is currently exercisable; and (f) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2028, which is currently exercisable. The shares of our common stock reported in the table do not reflect (x) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option granted on December 1, 2024, which shall become exercisable on December 1, 2025; and (y) 11,114 shares of our common stock acquired by Wachtel Missry, LLP, which has provided certain legal services for us. Mr. Wachtel is a managing partner of such firm, but does not have sole dispositive or voting power with respect to such firm’s securities.
(4) Marc Chodock is a director.
(5) The shares of our common stock reported in the table are based on a Schedule 13D/A filed with the SEC on December 4, 2023. The reporting persons are (i)ACM Value Opportunities Fund I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Fund”), with respect to the shares of our common stock directly owned by it; (ii) ACM Value Opportunities Fund I GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “General Partner”), as general partner of the Fund, with respect to the shares of our common stock directly owned by the Fund, (iii) Arvice Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”), as manager of the Fund, with respect to the shares of our common stock directly owned by the Fund; and (iv) Mr. Marc Chodock (“Mr. Chodock”), as managing member of the Manager, with respect to the shares of our common stock directly owed by the Fund. The business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 110 East 25th St., 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10011. The shares of our common stock reported in the table include: (a) 107,181 shares held by the reporting persons listed above and (b) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2025, which option is currently exercisable and (c) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2026, which option is currently exercisable and (d) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2027, which option is currently exercisable and (e) 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option expiring December 1, 2028, which is currently exercisable. The shares of our common stock reported in the table do not reflect 3,333 shares issuable upon the exercise of an option granted on December 1, 2024, which shall become exercisable on December 1, 2025.
(6)
Ronald I. Heller’s address is c/o Heller Capital Partners, 700 E. Palisade Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07632. Mr. Heller is the beneficial owner of 64,085 shares of common stock as disclosed in a 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Committee on April 10, 2015, after taking into account our 1 for 30 reverse stock split which was effective March 1, 2019. The Heller Family Foundation holds 45,752 shares of common stock and the Ronald I. Heller IRA holds 18,333 shares of common stock. Mr. Heller controls the voting and disposition of such securities held by the Heller Family Foundation and Ronald I. Heller IRA.
(7)
Ravi Desai’s address is 14 Walsh Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Mr Desai is the beneficial owner of 73,445 shares of common stock as disclosed in a 13D/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Committee on March 15, 2023.
(8)
E Eriksen Capital Management LLC’s address is 8695 Glendale Road, Custer, WA 98240. Eriksen is the beneficial owner of 110,916 shares, including (i) 49,136 shares held by Cedar Creek Partners LLC, a private investment partnership managed by the reporting person; (ii) 50,860 shares in separately managed accounts managed by Eriksen Capital Management; and (iii), 8,375 shares held by Solitron Devices, Inc, and (iv) 2,545 shares held by Tim Eriksen, as disclosed in a Schedule 13G/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2025.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table sets forth certain information, as of December 31, 2024, with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans. The only security being so offered is our common stock.
Number of Securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected in
column (a))
(a)
(b)
(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
59,994
$5.700
97,508
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
--
$-
-
Total
59,994
$5.700
97,508
On August 27, 2019, at the Company’s Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company approved the Stock Incentive Plan of 2019 (the “2019 Plan”) at which time the Company’s 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2005 Plan”) was terminated and no future awards could be issued under the 2005 plan. As of December 31, 2022, 9,999 options were outstanding under the terminated 2005 Plan. All of these options were exercised in 2023.
The 2019 Plan is administered by the Company’s Compensation Committee and provides for 185,000 shares of common stock to be reserved for issuance under the Plan. Directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Plan provides for the awards of incentive and non-statutory stock options. The Compensation Committee determined the vesting schedule to be up to five years at the time of grant of any options under the Plan, and unexercised options will expire in up to ten years. The exercise price is to be equal to at least 100% of the fair market value of a share of the common stock, as determined by the Compensation Committee, on the grant date. The fair value of stock options are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Our Board of Directors adopted a Policy and Procedure Governing Related Party Transactions on April 26, 2007, which policy delegates certain functions related to the review and approval of related party transactions to the audit committee and the compensation committee.
We had no transactions, since the beginning of our last fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction, in which we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
Director Independence
Our Board of Directors made the determination of director independence in accordance with the definition set forth in the Nasdaq Stock Market rules. Under such definition, William B. Wachtel and Marc Chodock qualify as independent.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant were approximately $107,500 and $101,500 by Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co. in 2024 and 2023, respectively, for the audits of our annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the reviews of the financial statements included in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q for those fiscal years.
Audit-Related Fees. There were no Audit-Related Fees billed for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Tax Fees. For both years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the aggregate fees billed by the principal accountant for services categorized as Tax Fees were $15,000.
All Other Fees. There were no fees billed for services categorized as All Other Fees by the principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Audit Committee Policies and Procedures. The audit committee of the Board of Directors must pre-approve all auditing services and permitted non-audit services (including the fees and terms thereof) to be performed for us by our independent registered public accountants, subject to the de minimus exceptions for non-audit services described in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act, which nonetheless must be approved by our audit committee prior to the completion of the audit. Each year the audit committee approves the engagement of our independent registered public accountant to audit our financial statements, including the associated fee, before the filing of the previous year’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the audit committee will evaluate other known potential engagements of the independent registered public accountants, including the scope of work proposed to be performed and the proposed fees, and approve or reject each service, taking into account whether the services are permissible under applicable law and the possible impact of each non-audit service on the independent registered public accountant’s independence from management. At each such subsequent meeting, the registered public accountants and management may present subsequent services for approval. Typically, these would be services such as due diligence for an acquisition, that would not have been known at the beginning of the year.
Since December 17, 2009 when our Board of Directors initially authorized the engagement of Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co., pursuant to the SEC rules stating that an auditor is not independent of an audit client if the services it provides to the client are not appropriately approved, each subsequent engagement of Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co, has been approved in advance by the audit committee of the Board of Directors, and none of these engagements made use of the de minimus exception to the pre-approval contained in Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act.
Part VI

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of Saker Aviation Services, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 and for each of the years then ended, and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon, are included herein as shown in the “Table of Contents to Consolidated Financial Statements.”
(b)
Financial Statement Schedules
None.
(c)
Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(i)(6) to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2006.
3.2
Articles of Merger (Changing name to Saker Aviation Services, Inc.), incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2009.
3.3
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Saker Aviation Services, Inc., incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2019.
3.4
Bylaws of Saker Aviation Services, Inc., incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2009.
4.1
Description of Securities, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
10.1+
Stock Option Plan of 2005, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10-18 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
10.2
Concession Agreement between FirstFlight, Inc. and the City of New York by and through New York City of Department of Small Business Services, dated October 7, 2008, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 33.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
10.3+
2019 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2019.
10.4
Amendment to NYC Heliport Concession Agreement, dated as of July 13, 2016, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2016.
10.5
Loan Agreements entered into by and between the Company and KeyBank, dated as of March 15, 2018, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 21, 2018.
10.6
Modified Loan Agreement entered into by and between the Company and KeyBank, dated as October 11, 2018, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
10.7# Temporary Use Authorization Agreement by and between FirstFlight Heliports, LLC and the City of New York by and through the New York City of Department of Small Business Services, effective as of May 1, 2023, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2023.
10.8#
Interim Concession Agreement by and between FirstFlight Heliports, LLC and the City of New York by and through the New York City of Department of Small Business Services, commencing December 13, 2023, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 19, 2023.
19.1*
Insider trading policies and procedures
21.1*
Subsidiary of Saker Aviation Services, Inc.
23.1*
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1*
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act (principal financial officer).
31.2*
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act (principal executive officer).
32.1*
Certification pursuant to Section 1350 Certification of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
*Filed herewith
# Schedules and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
+Management compensation plan or arrangement