Verde Resources Discloses Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls, Details Key Ergon Partnership and Nasdaq Uplisting Contingency

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Verde Resources filed an amended annual report disclosing material weaknesses in its internal controls, while also detailing a significant partnership with Ergon and a $3 million financial commitment tied to a planned Nasdaq uplisting.

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• Material Weaknesses in Internal Controls

  The company identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025, including issues with segregation of duties, lack of formalized processes, insufficient regulatory expertise, absence of an internal audit function, and a non-functioning audit committee. Remediation efforts are underway.

• Significant Ergon Partnership

  Verde Renewables, a subsidiary, entered an exclusive 10-year licensing agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (effective October 10, 2025) for its proprietary Verde V24 biochar asphalt emulsifying agent across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Ergon will purchase Verde V24 and receive 40% of generated carbon removal credits.

• Contingent Financing and Nasdaq Uplisting

  The company committed to pay C-Twelve $1 million in licensing fees and provide a $2 million loan, both contingent on a successful Nasdaq uplisting by July 31, 2026. Additionally, Ergon entered a non-binding term sheet for a $2 million equity investment.

• Positive Biochar Asphalt Test Results

  Preliminary performance results from NCAT in July and September 2025 confirmed the durability and superior performance of Verde's cold-mix biochar asphalt, validating its strength, durability, and moisture resistance.

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This amended annual report (10-K/A) reveals significant material weaknesses in Verde Resources' internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025. These include inadequate segregation of duties, lack of formalized processes, insufficient SEC regulatory expertise, absence of an internal audit function, and a non-functioning audit committee. While the company states these errors were not material enough for a full restatement and is implementing remediation plans, these are fundamental governance issues that raise concerns about financial reliability. Simultaneously, the filing discloses crucial subsequent events, including a major exclusive licensing agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for North America, a $3 million commitment to C-Twelve (contingent on Nasdaq uplisting by July 31, 2026), and a $2 million equity investment from Ergon. These business developments are vital for the company's strategic shift to sustainable infrastructure and carbon credit generation, but the internal control deficiencies present a significant risk to their execution and investor confidence.