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SEC filingAST SpaceMobile remains pre-commercial, with revenue from government contracts and equipment resale growing to $14.7M in Q3 2025.
For the three months ended September 30, 2025, revenue soared to $14.7 million from $1.1 million in the prior year, driven by a $7.7 million increase in gateway equipment resale and a $5.9 million increase from U.S. government contract completions. Net loss attributable to common stockholders narrowed to $122.9 million from $171.9 million, primarily due to a $239.9 million favorable swing in warrant remeasurement (gain of $2.9 million vs. loss of $236.9 million), partially offset by a $92.8 million increase in other expense, net (including $84.3 million in induced conversion expense).
Engineering services costs rose 87% to $40.8 million, reflecting higher headcount, stock-based compensation, and AIT facility expansion. General and administrative costs increased 92% to $29.8 million, largely from legal fees related to the Ligado transaction and spectrum acquisitions. Research and development costs fell 62% to $5.5 million, as ASIC chip development completed. Depreciation and amortization decreased 13% to $12.7 million due to lower depreciation for Block 1 satellites vs. the fully-depreciated BW3 test satellite.
For the nine months, revenue reached $16.6 million (up from $2.5 million), while net loss attributable to common stockholders slightly widened to $268.0 million from $264.2 million, as higher operating costs and induced conversion expense offset warrant remeasurement benefits.
The company operates as a single segment. Revenue is currently derived from two sources: (1) performance obligations under U.S. government prime contracts and (2) resale of gateway equipment and software to mobile network operators (MNOs). Both streams are expected to continue as the company prepares for commercial SpaceMobile service. The company remains pre-revenue from its core satellite broadband service.
Management believes existing cash ($1.22B at Sep 30, 2025) plus subsequent financings (October 2025 ATM equity raising $277M, $1.13B from 2036 2.00% convertible notes, and $74.5M from capped call sales) provide sufficient liquidity for at least 12 months. Key milestones include launching over 60 Block 2 BB satellites during 2025-2026 to enable continuous coverage in key markets, closing the Ligado spectrum transaction (subject to regulatory approval), and initiating limited noncontinuous SpaceMobile service. The company aims to achieve cash flow generation from operations with a 25-satellite constellation. No formal revenue or earnings guidance was provided.
As of September 30, 2025, AST SpaceMobile reported cash and cash equivalents of $1,204.3 million, up from $565.0 million at year-end 2024. Including restricted cash of $15.8 million, total liquidity stood at $1,220.1 million. The significant increase was driven by substantial financing activities during the nine months, including issuance of convertible notes and equity offerings. Total assets reached $2,550.9 million, with property and equipment net of $1,007.8 million reflecting continued investment in satellite construction and infrastructure. Intangible assets surged to $213.8 million, primarily from the acquisition of spectrum usage rights (up to 45 MHz of L-band and 5 MHz of 1670-1675 MHz) and S-Band ITU priority rights.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had purchase commitments of $317.6 million, mainly for BB satellite components, R&D programs, operational services, and capital improvements. Additionally, minimum commitments of $90-$120 million were related to future satellite launches. Off-balance sheet, the Spectrum Usage Rights transaction involves contingent payments: $420 million paid to Ligado (for Inmarsat) on October 31, 2025, $100 million due March 31, 2026, and $15 million upon regulatory closing. The Sound Point Credit Facility provides up to $550 million non-recourse delayed-draw term loan for spectrum financing, with conditions not yet satisfied. No TRA liabilities were recorded.
During the nine months, AST SpaceMobile raised $1,043.8 million from debt issuances ($460M 2032 4.25% notes, $575M 2032 2.375% notes, and equipment loans totaling $32.6M) while repaying $2.9M. Net debt increased by $556.9M. The Company also repurchased $360M of the 2032 4.25% notes in July 2025, funded by concurrent equity offerings. Capital expenditures were $697.0 million, dominated by satellite construction and launch payments. No dividends were paid, and no share buyback programs were in place. Equity raised through ATM programs and direct offerings totaled approximately $576.6 million net.
The Company operates as a single segment, with all revenue derived from the United States. Revenue of $16.6 million for the nine months came primarily from U.S. government contracts ($8.5M) and resale of gateway equipment ($8.1M). No geographic segment data is provided beyond the U.S.