UNITED STATES

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INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c)

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American International Holdings Corp.

7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400

Plano, TX 75024

(972) 803-5337

 

WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND

YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY

 

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF A MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND NO

SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING WILL BE HELD TO CONSIDER ANY MATTER

DESCRIBED HEREIN. THIS INFORMATION STATEMENT IS BEING FURNISHED

TO YOU SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING YOU OF THE MATTERS

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Dear Shareholders:

 

We are furnishing this notice and the accompanying Information Statement to the holders of shares of common stock of American International Holdings Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), for informational purposes only pursuant to Section 14(c) of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations prescribed thereunder.

 

The purpose of this Information Statement is to notify our shareholders that effective on July 30, 2021, the holders of 22,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing 29.4% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of such date, and holders of one (1) share of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, representing 114,794,490 voting shares as of such date (collectively, the “Majority Shareholders”), representing an aggregate of 137,294,490 total voting shares or 71.8% of the 191,324,150 total voting shares as of such date, executed a written consent in lieu of the fiscal 2021 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Majority Shareholder Consent”), approving the following matters, which had previously been approved by the Board of directors of the Company on July 30, 2021, and recommended to be presented to the Majority Shareholders for their approval by the Board of Directors on the same date:

 

  the appointment of one member to our Board of Directors (the “Board”);
     
  the adoption of the American International Holdings Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan;
     
  the grant of discretionary authority for our Board of Directors, without further shareholder approval, to effect a reverse stock split of all of the outstanding common stock of the Company, by the filing of an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of Nevada, in a ratio of between one-for-two and one-for-sixty, with the Company’s Board of Directors having the discretion as to whether or not the reverse split is to be effected, and with the exact exchange ratio of any reverse split to be set at a whole number within the above range as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion, at any time before the earlier of (a) July 30, 2022; and (b) the date of the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders;

 

  the appointment of M&K CPAs, PLLC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;

 

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  the approval of an advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on executive compensation; and
     
  the approval of an advisory vote on executive compensation.

 

This notice, the accompanying Information Statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, are being made available on or about August 4, 2021 to all of our shareholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2021.

 

In accordance with Rule 14c-2 of the Exchange Act, the corporate actions will be effective no earlier than twenty (20) days after this Information Statement has been made available to our shareholders, provided that because we are making this Information Statement available on the Internet (as described below), the corporate actions will become effective no earlier than forty (40) days after the date notice of the internet availability of such Information Statement materials is first sent to shareholders, which we expect to be on or approximately September 13, 2021.

 

The Company is pleased to utilize the Securities and Exchange Commission rules that allow issuers to furnish shareholder materials to their shareholders on the Internet. Accordingly, we are sending a Notice of Internet Availability of Information Statement Materials, on or about August 4, 2021, to our shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 27, 2021. The notice contains instructions on how to access our Information Statement and Annual Report. In addition, the notice contains instructions on how you may receive a paper copy of the Information Statement and Annual Report or elect to receive your Information Statement and Annual Report over the Internet. The Company believes these rules allow it to provide you with the information you need while lowering the costs of delivery and reducing the environmental impact of the mailing.

 

The enclosed Information Statement is also available at https://www.iproxydirect.com/AMIH. This website also includes copies of the Information Statement and the Annual Report to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2020. Shareholders may also request a copy of the Information Statement and the Company’s Annual Report by contacting our main office at (972) 803-5337.

 

This notice and the accompanying Information Statement shall constitute notice to you of the action by written consent in accordance with Rule 14c-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF A MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND NO SHAREHOLDERS MEETING WILL BE HELD TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

 

  By Order of the Board of Directors
   
  /s/ Jacob D. Cohen
  Director
   
  Date: August 2, 2021

 

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INFORMATION STATEMENT

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 1
DEFINITIONS 1
GENERAL INFORMATION 2
Dissenters’ Right of Appraisal 3
Vote Required 3
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS 3
THE COMPANY’S 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN 4
General 4
Shares Available Under the 2021 Plan; Evergreen Provision 5
Administration 5
Eligibility 6
Option Terms 6
Terms of Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Awards 7
Terms of Performance Shares 7
Tax Withholding Adjustments 8
Termination of Service 8
Duration; Termination of the 2021 Plan 8
Effect of Certain Corporate Events 9
Federal Income Tax Consequences 10
Modification of Awards under the 2021 Plan 10
Awards planned under the 2021 Plan 11
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF OUR OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK 11
IN A RATIO OF BETWEEN ONE-FOR-TWO AND ONE-FOR-SIXTY 11
Purpose of the Reverse Stock Split 12
Board Discretion to Implement the Reverse Stock Split 13
Effect of the Reverse Stock Split 13
Fractional Shares 16
Effective Time and Implementation of the Reverse Stock Split 16
Accounting Matters 16
No Appraisal Rights 16
Certain Risks Associated with the Reverse Stock Split 17
Potential Anti-Takeover Effect 17
Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split 17
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 18
Audit and Quarterly Review Fees 18
Audit-Related Fees 18
Tax Fees 19
All Other Fees 19
Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures 19
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 19
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 20
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT 20

 

 

 

 

Principal Shareholders 20
Change of Control 21
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 21
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT YEAR-END 21
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 21
Transactions with Related Persons 22
Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions 24
Director Independence 25
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 25
Board Leadership Structure 25
Risk Oversight 25
Family Relationships 25
Arrangements between Officers and Directors 26
Other Directorships 26
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings 26
Board of Directors and Committee Meetings 26
Committees of the Board 26
Corporate Governance 27
Stockholder Communications with the Board 27
Code of Ethics 27
Policy on Equity Ownership 28
Policy Against Hedging 28
Compensation Recovery 28
Advisory Board 28
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports 28
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”) 28
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION 29
Summary Compensation Table 29
Employment Agreements 30
Consulting Agreement 33
Equity Awards 34
Compensation of Directors 34
Key Man Insurance 34
Equity Compensation Plan Information 34
OTHER INFORMATION 35
Dissenters Rights 35
Other Matters 35
Interests of Certain Persons in or Opposition to Matters Acted Upon 35
Expense of Information Statement 35
Shareholder Proposals to Be Presented at the Next Annual Meeting 36
Shareholders Sharing the Same Last Name and Address 36
Additional Information 37

 

Appendices:

 

  Appendix A – American International Holdings Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
  Appendix B – Form of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to Affect Reverse Stock Split

 

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Information Statement contains “forward-looking statements.” These statements are based on our current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. The forward-looking statements may include statements regarding actions to be taken in the future. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect our business, particularly those set forth in the section on forward-looking statements and in the risk factors in Item 1.A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2021.

 

DEFINITIONS

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “AMIH”, refer specifically to American International Holdings Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, for the purposes of this Information Statement:

 

  Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
     
  SEC” or the “Commission” refers to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission; and
     
  Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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American International Holdings Corp.

7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400

Plano, TX 75024

(972) 803-5337

 

INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(c)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

This Information Statement is being mailed on or about August 4, 2021 to the holders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2021 (the “Record Date”) of shares of the common stock and shares of Series A Preferred Stock of American International Holdings Corp., a Nevada corporation, in connection with actions taken by the holders of a majority of our voting shares as follows:

 

  the appointment of one member to our Board of Directors (the “Board”);
     
  the adoption of the American International Holdings Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan;
     
  the grant of authority for our Board of Directors, without further shareholder approval, to effect a reverse stock split of all of the outstanding common stock of the Company, by the filing of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of Nevada, in a ratio of between one-for-two and one-for-sixty, with the Company’s Board of Directors having the discretion as to whether or not the reverse split is to be effected, and with the exact exchange ratio of any reverse split to be set at a whole number within the above range as determined by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion, at any time before the earlier of (a) July 30, 2022; and (b) the date of the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders;
     
  the appointment of M&K CPAs, PLLC as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;
     
  the approval of an advisory vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on executive compensation; and
     
  the approval of an advisory vote on executive compensation.

 

Cohen Enterprises, Inc, which is beneficially owned by our Chief Executive Officer and director, Jacob D. Cohen, which beneficially owns 22,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, and Mr. Cohen individually, who holds one (1) share of the Series A Preferred Stock of the Company (which one share of Series A Preferred Stock has the right, voting in aggregate, to vote on all shareholder matters equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total shareholder vote, so long as such share is held by a director of the Company), representing an aggregate of 137,294,490 total voting shares as of the Record Date or 71.8% of the outstanding voting shares of the Company, have executed the Majority Shareholder Consent approving the actions described above.

 

Each of the actions described above, as approved by the Majority Shareholders pursuant to the Majority Shareholder Consent effective on July 30, 2021, had previously been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) on July 30, 2021, and recommended to be presented to the Majority Shareholders for their approval by the Board of Directors on the same date.

 

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The elimination of the need for a formal meeting of the shareholders to approve the actions is authorized by Section 78.320 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“Nevada Law”). This Section provides that the written consent of the holders of outstanding shares of voting capital stock, having not less than the minimum number of votes which would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote on a matter were present and voted, may be substituted for the formal meeting. According to Section 78.380(1)(b) of Nevada Law, an action by the shareholders on a matter other than the election of directors is approved if the number of votes cast in favor of the action exceeds the number of votes cast in opposition to the action and pursuant to Section 78.330 of Nevada Law, and directors of every corporation must be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders by a plurality of the votes cast at the election. In order to eliminate the costs and management time involved in holding an annual meeting and in order to affect the actions described above, the Board of Directors of the Company voted to utilize the written consent of the Majority Shareholders of the Company and did in fact obtain, the written consent of the Majority Shareholders to approve the actions described above, pursuant to the Majority Shareholder Consent.

 

This Information Statement and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2021 (the “Form 10-K”) are being made available to shareholders as of the Record Date, on or about July 30, 2021, pursuant to the requirements of Section 14(c) of the Exchange Act. This Information Statement is being distributed pursuant to the requirements of Section 14(c) of the Exchange Act to our shareholders of record on the Record Date. The actions approved by the Majority Shareholders will be effective no earlier than forty (40) days after the date this Information Statement is first sent to shareholders, which date we expect to be on or approximately September 13, 2021.

 

The entire cost of furnishing this Information Statement will be borne by us. We will request brokerage houses, nominees, custodians, fiduciaries and other like parties to forward this Information Statement to the beneficial owners of our voting securities held of record by them and we will reimburse such persons for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in forwarding such material.

 

Dissenters’ Right of Appraisal

 

No dissenters’ or appraisal rights under Nevada Law are afforded to the Company’s shareholders as a result of the approval of the actions set forth above.

 

Vote Required

 

The number of votes cast in favor of the actions described above had to exceed a majority of the Company’s voting shares in order to approve the above actions, except for the election of directors, which required a plurality of the votes cast. As of the Record Date, the Company had outstanding 76,529,660 shares of common stock, which each vote one (1) voting share on shareholder matters, and one (1) share of Series A Preferred Stock (which share of Series A Preferred Stock has the right to vote on all shareholder matters equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total vote, so long as such share is held by a director of the Company), resulting in the Company having a total of 191,324,150 voting shares as of the Record Date. The Majority Shareholders voted a total of 137,294,490 voting shares or 71.8% of our total voting shares as of the Record Date, via the Majority Shareholder Consent, to approve the actions described above.

 

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

 

Pursuant to the Majority Shareholder Consent, upon recommendation of the Board, Jacob D. Cohen, the one current member of our Board of Directors was reelected to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified. The following is biographical information on Mr. Cohen:

 

Name   Position   Age   Director/Officer Since
Jacob D. Cohen   Director, President and Chief Executive Officer   42   April 2019

 

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Jacob D. Cohen

 

Jacob D. Cohen is a serial entrepreneur, corporate finance and executive management professional with over 18 years of investment banking and capital markets experience having started and grown multiple companies in various industry sectors including marketing, advertising, healthcare, IT and financial services. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Cohen was the co-founder and managing partner of several boutique investment bank and strategic advisory firms where he advised both early and later stage companies in raising capital in the form of debt and/or equity and in both private and public markets.

 

Prior to his experiences in investment banking, Mr. Cohen served as the Chief Financial Officer of The Renewed Group, Inc. – a manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of eco-friendly and sustainable apparel primarily made from recycled textiles and under the brand name REUSE JEANS from 2010 through the end of 2013. Further, Mr. Cohen served from 2008 through 2010 as Executive Vice President and Controller of Metiscan, Inc., a publicly-traded company, and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of one of its subsidiaries, Shoreline Employment Services, Inc. During his tenure at Metiscan, Mr. Cohen was instrumental in restructuring, reorganizing and operating the company and its five subsidiaries, and successfully raised over $8 million in equity financing for growth capital. Mr. Cohen also spearheaded the company’s financial audit process and managed its various filings with the SEC.

 

From 2007 through 2008, Mr. Cohen served as the Chief Operating Officer of Artfest International, which he assisted in taking public at the end of 2007. Throughout his career, Mr. Cohen was involved in starting many new ventures, including The AdvertEyes Network, a digital signage advertising company where he served as founder and CEO. Other positions include investment advisor and institutional equity research analyst for Solomon Advisors and Huberman Financial, securities broker-dealers, from 2003 through 2005, and investment banker for Allegiance Capital, a middle market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, from 2005-2007. Mr. Cohen holds a Bachelors of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA.

 

Director Qualifications:

 

Mr. Cohen has served as an executive officer of many private and public companies in the past and his industry financial expertise makes him an asset to the Company and qualified to serve as director of the Company.

 

THE COMPANY’S 2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

General

 

On July 30, 2021, the Board of Directors (consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) adopted, subject to the ratification by the Majority Shareholders, which ratification occurred pursuant to the Majority Shareholder Consent, effective on July 30, 2021, the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan” or “2021 Plan”) in the form of the attached Appendix A.

 

The following is a summary of the principal features of the 2021 Plan. This summary does not purport to be a complete description of all of the provisions of the 2021 Plan. It is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 2021 Plan, which is attached as Appendix A.

 

The 2021 Plan will provide an opportunity for any employee, officer, director or consultant of the Company, subject to limitations provided by federal or state securities laws, to receive (i) incentive stock options (to eligible employees only); (ii) nonqualified stock options; (iii) restricted stock; (iv) stock awards; (v) shares in performance of services; or (vi) any combination of the foregoing. In making such determinations, the Board of Directors may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such person, his or her present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, and such other factors as the Board of Directors in its discretion shall deem relevant.

 

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Shares Available Under the 2021 Plan; Evergreen Provision

 

Subject to adjustment in connection with the payment of a stock dividend, a stock split or subdivision or combination of the shares of common stock, or a reorganization or reclassification of the Company’s common stock, the aggregate number of shares of common stock which may be issued pursuant to awards under the 2021 Plan is the sum of (i) 11,100,000 shares, and (ii) an annual increase on April 1st of each calendar year, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2031, in each case subject to the approval of the Board of Directors or the compensation committee of the Company (if any) on or prior to the applicable date, equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the total shares of common stock of the Company outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year; (B) 10,000,000 shares of common stock; and (C) such smaller number of shares as determined by the Board of Directors or compensation committee of the of the Company (if any)(the “Share Limit”), also known as an “evergreen” provision. Notwithstanding the foregoing, shares added to the Share Limit are available for issuance as incentive stock options only to the extent that making such shares available for issuance as incentive stock options would not cause any incentive stock option to cease to qualify as such. In the event that the Board of Directors or the compensation committee (if any) does not take action to affirmatively approve an increase in the Share Limit on or prior to the applicable date provided for under the plan, the Share Limit remains at its then current level. Notwithstanding the above, no more than 90,000,000 incentive stock options may be granted pursuant to the terms of the 2021 Plan.

 

If an award granted under the 2021 Plan entitles a holder to receive or purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, then on the date of grant of the award, the number of shares covered by the award (or to which the award relates) will be counted against the total number of shares available for granting awards under the 2021 Plan. As a result, the shares available for granting future awards under the 2021 Plan will be reduced as of the date of grant. However, certain shares that have been counted against the total number of shares authorized under the 2021 Plan in connection with awards previously granted under such 2021 Plan will again be available for awards under the 2021 Plan as follows: shares of the Company’s common stock covered by an award or to which an award relates which were not issued because the award terminated or was forfeited or cancelled without the delivery of shares will again be available for awards.

 

In no event, however, may common stock that is surrendered or withheld to pay the exercise price of a stock option or to satisfy tax withholding requirements be available for future grants under the 2021 Plan. In addition, shares of common stock related to awards that expire, are forfeited or cancelled or terminate for any reason without the issuance of shares shall not be treated as issued pursuant to the 2021 Plan.

 

The shares available for awards under the 2021 Plan will be authorized but unissued shares of the Company’s common stock or shares acquired in the open market or otherwise.

 

Administration

 

The Company is the issuer (manager) of the 2021 Plan. The 2021 Plan is administered by either (a) the compensation committee of the Board (if any); or (b) the entire Board of Directors of the Company, as determined from time to time by the Board of Directors (the “Administrator”). The Administrator has the exclusive right to interpret and construe the 2021 Plan, to select the eligible persons who shall receive an award, and to act in all matters pertaining to the grant of an award and the determination and interpretation of the provisions of the related award agreement, including, without limitation, the determination of the number of shares subject to stock options and the option period(s) and option price(s) thereof, the number of shares of restricted stock or shares subject to stock awards or performance shares subject to an award, the vesting periods (if any) and the form, terms, conditions and duration of each award, and any amendment thereof consistent with the provisions of the 2021 Plan.

 

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On or after the date of grant of an award under the 2021 Plan, the Administrator may (i) accelerate the date on which any such award becomes vested, exercisable or transferable, as the case may be, (ii) extend the term of any such award, including, without limitation, extending the period following a termination of a participant’s employment during which any such award may remain outstanding, or (iii) waive any conditions to the vesting, exercisability or transferability, as the case may be, of any such award; provided, that the Administrator shall not have any such authority to the extent that the grant of such authority would cause any tax to become due under Section 409A of the Code.

 

Eligibility

 

Employees, non-employee directors, and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the 2021 Plan. Incentive stock options may be granted under the 2021 Plan only to employees of the Company and its affiliates. Employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its affiliates are eligible to receive all other types of awards under the 2021 Plan.

 

No awards are issuable by the Company under the 2021 Plan (a) in connection with services associated with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction; or (b) where the services directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities.

 

Option Terms

 

Stock options may be granted by the Administrator and may be either non-qualified (non-statutory) stock options or incentive stock options. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, determines the exercise price of any options granted under the Plan which exercise price is set forth in the agreement evidencing the option, provided however that at no time can the exercise price be less than the $0.0001 par value per share of the Company’s common stock. Stock options are subject to the terms and conditions, including vesting conditions, set by the Administrator (and incentive stock options are subject to further statutory restrictions that will be set forth in the grant agreement for those options). The exercise price for all stock options granted under the 2021 Plan will be determined by the Administrator, except that no incentive stock options can be granted with an exercise price that is less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Further, shareholders who own greater than 10% of the Company’s voting stock will not be granted incentive stock options that have an exercise price less than 110% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

 

The term of all stock options granted under the 2021 Plan will be determined by the Administrator, but the term of an incentive stock option may not exceed 10 years (five years for incentive stock options granted to shareholders who own greater than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Each stock option gives the grantee the right to receive a number of shares of the Company’s common stock upon exercise of the stock option and payment of the exercise price. The exercise price may be paid in cash or if approved by the Administrator, shares of the Company’s common stock. The Administrator may also permit other ways for a grantee to pay the exercise price.

 

Options granted under the 2021 Plan may be exercisable in cumulative increments, or “vest,” as determined by the Administrator. The Administrator has the power to accelerate the time as of which an option may vest or be exercised.

 

A recipient may not transfer an incentive stock option otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. During the lifetime of the recipient, only the recipient may exercise an option. The Administrator may grant non-statutory stock options that are transferable to the extent provided in the applicable written agreement.

 

Incentive stock options granted under the 2021 Plan are intended to qualify as “incentive stock options” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code. Nonqualified (non-statutory stock options) granted under the 2021 Plan are not intended to qualify as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code.

 

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Terms of Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Awards

 

The Administrator may issue shares of restricted stock under the 2021 Plan as a grant or for such consideration, including services, and, subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, promissory notes, as determined in its sole discretion. Restricted shares are shares of the Company’s common stock that may (but are not required to be) forfeitable until the applicable restrictions lapse. The Administrator will determine the restrictions for each award and the restrictions may be based on the passage of time or the achievement of specific performance goals. If the performance goals are not achieved or the restrictions do not lapse within the time period provided in the award agreement, the grantee will forfeit his or her restricted shares. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, a grantee will have shareholder rights with respect to his or her restricted shares, including the right to vote the shares and receive dividends on them. Any stock dividends on restricted shares are subject to the same restrictions that apply to those restricted shares. Generally, in the event a recipient’s employment or service with the Company terminates, any or all of the shares of common stock held by such recipient that have not vested as of the date of termination under the terms of the restricted stock agreement may be forfeited to the Company in accordance with such restricted stock agreement.

 

The Administrator determines how any awards granted under the 2021 Plan will vest.

 

Additionally, common stock may be issued as stock awards or performance shares pursuant to the 2021 Plan without vesting restrictions or with such restrictions as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion.

 

Rights to acquire shares of common stock under the restricted stock purchase or grant agreement are transferable by the recipient only upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the restricted stock agreement, as the Administrator may determine in its discretion, so long as shares of common stock awarded under the restricted stock agreement remain subject to the terms of such agreement.

 

Terms of Performance Shares

 

The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time-to-time award performance shares to eligible persons as an incentive for the performance of future services that will contribute materially to the successful operation of the Company. The Administrator determines the terms and conditions of any award of performance shares, which shall be set forth in the related award agreement, including without limitation: (a) the purchase price, if any, to be paid for such performance shares, which may be zero, subject to such minimum consideration as may be required by applicable law; (b) the performance period (the “Performance Period”) and/or performance objectives (the “Performance Objectives”) applicable to such awards; (c) the number of performance shares that shall be paid to the participant if the applicable Performance Objectives are exceeded or met in whole or in part; and (d) the form of settlement of a performance share. Each performance share shall have a value equal to the fair market value of a share of common stock.

 

Performance Periods may overlap, and participants may participate simultaneously with respect to performance shares for which different Performance Periods are prescribed. Performance Objectives may vary from participant to participant and between awards and shall be based upon such performance criteria or combination of factors as the Administrator may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, minimum earnings per share or return on equity. If during the course of a Performance Period there shall occur significant events which the Administrator expects to have a substantial effect on the applicable Performance Objectives during such period, the Administrator may revise such Performance Objectives.

 

In the sole discretion of the Administrator and as set forth in the award agreement for an award of performance shares, all performance shares held by a participant and not earned shall be forfeited by the participant upon the participant’s termination of service with the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in an award agreement with respect to an award of performance shares, in the event of the death, disability or retirement of a participant during the applicable Performance Period, or in other cases of special circumstances (including hardship or other special circumstances of a participant whose employment is involuntarily terminated), the Administrator may determine to make a payment in settlement of such performance shares at the end of the Performance Period, based upon the extent to which the Performance Objectives were satisfied at the end of such period and pro-rated for the portion of the Performance Period during which the participant was employed by the Company or an affiliate; provided, however, that the Administrator may provide for an earlier payment in settlement of such performance shares in such amount and under such terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate or desirable.

 

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The settlement of a performance share shall be made in cash, whole shares of common stock or a combination thereof and shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the applicable Performance Period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator in its sole discretion may allow a participant to defer payment in settlement of performance shares on terms and conditions approved by the Administrator and set forth in the related award agreement entered into in advance of the time of receipt or constructive receipt of payment by the participant.

 

Performance shares shall not be transferable by the participant. The Administrator has the authority to place additional restrictions on the Performance Shares including, but not limited to, restrictions on transfer of any shares of common stock that are delivered to a participant in settlement of any performance shares.

 

Tax Withholding Adjustments

 

To the extent provided by the terms of an option or other award, a participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise of such option, or award by a cash payment upon exercise, or in the discretion of the Administrator, by authorizing the Company to withhold a portion of the stock otherwise issuable to the participant, by delivering already-owned shares of the Company’s common stock or by a combination of these means.

 

Termination of Service

 

With respect to incentive stock options granted under the 2021 Plan, unless the applicable award agreement provides otherwise, in the event of a grantee’s termination of service due to his or her death or disability, that the grantee’s stock options will vest in their entirety and remain exercisable until one year after such termination of service (but not beyond the original term of the stock option); and thereafter, all stock options will be cancelled and forfeited to the Company. Except as set forth above, the incentive stock options shall lapse and cease to be exercisable upon the termination of service of an employee or director as defined in the 2021 Plan, or within such period following a termination of service as shall have been determined by the Administrator and set forth in the related award agreement; provided, further, that such period shall not exceed the period of time ending on the date three (3) months following a termination of service.

 

Non-incentive stock options are governed by the related award agreements and have such terms as determined by the Administrator.

 

In the sole discretion of the Administrator, all shares of restricted stock held by a participant and still subject to restrictions shall be forfeited by the participant upon the participant’s termination of service and shall be reacquired, canceled and retired by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in an award agreement with respect to an award of restricted stock, in the event of the death, disability or retirement of a participant during the restriction period, or in other cases of special circumstances (including hardship or other special circumstances of a participant whose employment is involuntarily terminated), the Administrator may elect to waive in whole or in part any remaining restrictions with respect to all or any part of such participant’s restricted stock, if it finds that a waiver would be appropriate.

 

Duration; Termination of the 2021 Plan

 

The 2021 Plan will automatically terminate on the 10th anniversary of original approval date of the 2021 Plan (July 30, 2031). However, prior to that date, the Company’s Board of Directors may amend or terminate the 2021 Plan as it deems advisable, but it cannot adopt an amendment if it would (1) without a grantee’s consent, materially and adversely affect that grantee’s award; or (2) without shareholder approval, increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that can be awarded under the 2021 Plan.

 

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The Company’s Board of Directors may submit any other amendment to the 2021 Plan for shareholder approval if it concludes that shareholder approval is otherwise advisable.

 

Effect of Certain Corporate Events

 

Adjustments. In the event of (1) changes in the outstanding stock or in the capital structure of the Company by reason of stock or extraordinary cash dividends, stock splits, reverse stock splits, recapitalization, reorganizations, mergers, consolidations, combinations, exchanges, or other relevant changes in capitalization occurring after the date of grant of any award or (2) any change in applicable laws or any change in circumstances that results in, or would result in, any substantial dilution or enlargement of the rights granted to, or available for, grantees, or which otherwise warrants equitable adjustment because it interferes with the intended operation of the 2021 Plan, the Administrator will adjust or substitute awards as it determines equitable.

 

Change of Control Treatment. Upon the occurrence of:

 

(i)        the adoption of a plan of merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or association as a result of which the holders of the voting capital stock of the Company as a group would receive less than 50% of the voting capital stock of the surviving or resulting corporation;

 

(ii)        the approval by the Board of Directors of an agreement providing for the sale or transfer (other than as security for obligations of the Company) of substantially all of the assets of the Company; or

 

(iii)        in the absence of a prior expression of approval by the Board of Directors, the acquisition of more than 20% of the Company’s voting capital stock by any person within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (other than the Company or a person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company); and unless otherwise provided in the award agreement with respect to a particular award, all outstanding stock options shall become immediately exercisable in full, subject to any appropriate adjustments, and shall remain exercisable for the remaining option period, regardless of any provision in the related award agreement limiting the ability to exercise such stock option or any portion thereof for any length of time. All outstanding performance shares with respect to which the applicable performance period has not been completed shall be paid out as soon as practicable; and all outstanding shares of restricted stock with respect to which the restrictions have not lapsed shall be deemed vested and all such restrictions shall be deemed lapsed and the restriction period ended.

 

Additionally, after the merger of one or more corporations into the Company, any merger of the Company into another corporation, any consolidation of the Company and one or more corporations, or any other corporate reorganization of any form involving the Company as a party thereto and involving any exchange, conversion, adjustment or other modification of the outstanding shares of the common stock, each participant shall, at no additional cost, be entitled, upon any exercise of such participant’s stock option, to receive, in lieu of the number of shares as to which such stock option shall then be so exercised, the number and class of shares of stock or other securities or such other property to which such participant would have been entitled to pursuant to the terms of the agreement of merger or consolidation or reorganization, if at the time of such merger or consolidation or reorganization, such participant had been a holder of record of a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares as to which such stock option shall then be so exercised.

 

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Federal Income Tax Consequences

 

The following is a summary of the principal United States federal income tax consequences to the recipient and the Company with respect to participation in the 2021 Plan. This summary is not intended to be exhaustive and does not discuss the income tax laws of any city, state or foreign jurisdiction in which a participant may reside.

 

Incentive Stock Options

 

There will be no federal income tax consequences to either the Company or the recipient upon the grant of an incentive stock option. Upon exercise of the option, the excess of the fair market value of the stock over the exercise price, or the “spread,” will be added to the alternative minimum tax base of the recipient unless a disqualifying disposition is made in the year of exercise. A disqualifying disposition is the sale of the stock prior to the expiration of two years from the date of grant and one year from the date of exercise. If the shares of common stock are disposed of in a disqualifying disposition, the recipient will realize taxable ordinary income in an amount equal to the spread at the time of exercise, and the Company will be entitled (subject to the requirement of reasonableness, the provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code and the satisfaction of a tax reporting obligation) to a federal income tax deduction equal to such amount. If the recipient sells the shares of common stock after the specified periods, the gain or loss on the sale of the shares will be long-term capital gain or loss and the Company will not be entitled to a federal income tax deduction.

 

Non-statutory Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

 

Non-statutory stock options and restricted stock awards granted under the 2021 Plan generally have the following federal income tax consequences.

 

There are no tax consequences to the participant or the Company by reason of the grant. Upon acquisition of the stock, the recipient will recognize taxable ordinary income equal to the excess, if any, of the stock’s fair market value on the acquisition date over the purchase price. However, to the extent the stock is subject to “a substantial risk of forfeiture” (as defined in Section 83 of the Code), the taxable event will be delayed until the forfeiture provision lapses unless the recipient elects to be taxed on receipt of the stock by making a Section 83(b) election within 30 days of receipt of the stock. If such election is not made, the recipient generally will recognize income as and when the forfeiture provision lapses, and the income recognized will be based on the fair market value of the stock on such future date. On that date, the recipient’s holding period for purposes of determining the long-term or short-term nature of any capital gain or loss recognized on a subsequent disposition of the stock will begin. If a recipient makes a Section 83(b) election, the recipient will recognize ordinary income equal to the difference between the stock’s fair market value and the purchase price, if any, as of the date of receipt and the holding period for purposes of characterizing as long-term or short-term any subsequent gain or loss will begin at the date of receipt.

 

Potential Limitation on Company Deductions

 

Section 162(m) of the Code denies a deduction to any publicly held corporation for compensation paid to certain senior executives of the Company (a “covered employee”) in a taxable year to the extent that compensation to such employees exceeds $1,000,000. It is possible that compensation attributable to awards, when combined with all other types of compensation received by a covered employee from the Company, may cause this limitation to be exceeded in any particular year.

 

Modification of Awards under the 2021 Plan

 

The Administrator is permitted to amend the terms and provisions of outstanding awards if the amended terms and provisions would have been permissible when the award was granted, including extensions of the exercise period, acceleration of the vesting schedule of such awards. However, no such action may materially and adversely affect the rights of any grantee with respect to outstanding awards without his or her written consent.

 

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Additionally, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the 2021 Plan, the Company may reprice any stock option granted under the plan without the approval of the shareholders of the Company, or the holder of the option. For this purpose, “reprice” means (i) any of the following or any other action that has the same effect: (A) lowering the exercise price of a stock option after it is granted, (B) any other action that is treated as a repricing under GAAP, or (C) canceling a stock option at a time when its exercise price exceeds the fair market value of the underlying common stock, in exchange for another stock option, restricted stock or other equity, unless the cancellation and exchange occurs in connection with a merger, acquisition, spin-off or other similar corporate transaction; and (ii) any other action that is considered to be a repricing under formal or informal guidance issued by exchange or market on which the Company’s common stock then trades or is quoted, provided that no repricing may (1) increase the exercise price of any option granted under the 2021 Plan, or (2) reduce the exercise price below the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the action is taken to reduce such exercise price (without the approval of the holder thereof)

 

In addition to, and without limiting the above, the Administrator may permit the voluntary surrender of all or a portion of any stock option granted under the plan to be conditioned upon the granting to the participant of a new stock option for the same or a different number of shares of common stock as the stock option surrendered, or may require such voluntary surrender as a condition precedent to a grant of a new stock option to such participant. Subject to the provisions of the plan, such new stock option shall be exercisable at such option price, during such option period and on such other terms and conditions as are specified by the Administrator at the time the new stock option is granted. upon surrender, the stock options surrendered shall be canceled and the shares of common stock previously subject to them shall be available for the grant of other stock options.

 

Awards planned under the 2021 Plan

 

There are no current plans to issue any awards under the 2021 Plan at this time.

 

REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF OUR OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK

IN A RATIO OF BETWEEN ONE-FOR-TWO AND ONE-FOR-SIXTY

 

Our Board (consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) and the Majority Shareholders, pursuant to the Majority Shareholder Consent, have authorized our Board to effect a reverse stock split of all of our outstanding common stock at a ratio of between one-for-two and one-for-sixty (the “Exchange Ratio”), with our Board having the discretion as to whether or not the reverse split is to be effected, and with the exact Exchange Ratio of any reverse split to be set at a whole number within the above range as determined by our Board in its sole discretion (the “Reverse Stock Split”). Our Board will have sole discretion to elect, at any time before the earlier of (a) July 30, 2022; and (b) the date of our 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, as it determines to be in our best interest, whether or not to effect the Reverse Stock Split, and, if so, the number of our shares of common stock within the Exchange Ratio which will be combined into one share of our common stock.

 

The determination as to whether to affect the Reverse Stock Split, and which Exchange Ratio will apply, will be based upon those market or business factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors at that time, including, but not limited to:

 

  listing standards under The Nasdaq Capital Market and/or NYSE American;
  existing and expected marketability and liquidity of the Company’s common stock;
  prevailing stock market conditions;
  the historical trading price and trading volume of our common stock;
  the then prevailing trading price and trading volume of our common stock and the anticipated impact of the reverse split on the trading market for our common stock;
  the anticipated impact of the reverse split on our ability to raise additional financing;
  business developments affecting the Company;

 

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  the Company’s actual or forecasted results of operations; and
  the likely effect on the market price of the Company’s common stock.

 

Our Board believes that shareholder approval granting us discretion to set the actual exchange ratio within the range of the Exchange Ratio, rather than shareholder approval of a specified exchange ratio, provides us with maximum flexibility to react to then-current market conditions and volatility in the market price of our common stock in order to set an exchange ratio that is intended to result in a stock price in excess of $3.00 or $4.00 per share, which will allow us, subject to the Company meeting the other listing criteria, to uplist our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market or NYSE American. However, there can be no assurance that the Reverse Stock Split will result in our common stock trading above $3.00 or $4.00 per share for any significant period of time or that our common stock will be approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market or NYSE American. If the Board determines to implement the Reverse Stock Split, we intend to disclose the terms and effective date of the Reverse Stock Split on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

In addition to the Reverse Stock Split, our Board reserves the right in the future to affect further reverse stock splits of our outstanding common stock, without shareholder approval, pursuant to Sections 78.207 and 78.209 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, which allows the Company to change the number of authorized shares of common stock of the Company, by increasing or decreasing the number of authorized shares of common stock and correspondingly increasing or decreasing the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock, without shareholder approval, in the event our Board believes that such further splits are necessary for approval of the listing of our common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market or NYSE American.

 

If our Board determines that effecting the Reverse Stock Split is in our best interest, the Reverse Stock Split will become effective upon the filing of an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. The form of the proposed amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to affect the Reverse Stock Split is attached to this Information Statement as Appendix B (the “Amendment”). The Amendment filed thereby will set forth the number of shares to be combined into one share of our common stock within the limits set forth above, but will not have any effect on the number of shares of common stock or preferred stock currently authorized, the ability of our Board of Directors to designate preferred stock, the par value of our common or preferred stock, or any series of preferred stock previously authorized (except to the extent such Reverse Stock Split adjusts the conversion ratio of such preferred stock). The form of Amendment attached hereto shall be subject to technical, administrative or similar changes and modifications as determined in the discretion of the officers of the Company, to the extent required to comply with Nevada law or affect the timing of the Reverse Stock Split, to the extent such changes and modifications do not individually or in the aggregate, adversely affect the rights of the shareholders of the Company.

 

Purpose of the Reverse Stock Split

 

The primary purpose of the Reverse Stock Split is to increase proportionately the per share trading price of our common stock in order for us to meet the required listing standards of the NASDAQ Capital Market or the NYSE American, which require minimum trading prices of at least $3.00 or $4.00 per share.

 

We also believe that the increased market price of our common stock expected as a result of implementing the Reverse Stock Split may improve the marketability and liquidity of our common stock and encourage interest and trading in our common stock. Because of the trading volatility often associated with low-priced stocks, many brokerage houses and institutional investors have internal policies and practices that either prohibit them from investing in low-priced stocks or tend to discourage individual brokers from recommending low-priced stocks to their customers. Some of those policies and practices may function to make the processing of trades in low-priced stocks economically unattractive to brokers. Moreover, because brokers’ commissions on low-priced stocks generally represent a higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher-priced stocks, the current average price per share of common stock can result in individual shareholders paying transaction costs representing a higher percentage of their total share value than would be the case if the share price were substantially higher. Although it should be noted that the liquidity of our common stock may be harmed by the Reverse Stock Split given the reduced number of shares that would be outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split, our Board of Directors is hopeful that the anticipated higher market price will offset, to some extent, the negative effects on the liquidity and marketability of our common stock inherent in some of the policies and practices of institutional investors and brokerage houses described above.

 

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Board Discretion to Implement the Reverse Stock Split

 

The Reverse Stock Split will be affected, if at all, only upon a determination by the Board of Directors that the Reverse Stock Split is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board of Directors’ (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) determination as to whether the Reverse Stock Split will be effected and, if so, at which Exchange Ratio, will be based upon certain factors, including existing and expected marketability and liquidity of our common stock, prevailing stock market conditions, business developments affecting us, actual or forecasted results of operations and the likely effect on the market price of our common stock, and the listing standards of The NASDAQ Capital Market and NYSE American. If the Board does not act to implement the Reverse Stock Split prior to the earlier of (a) July 30, 2022; and (b) the date of our 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, the authorization for the Reverse Stock Split will be deemed withdrawn.

 

Effect of the Reverse Stock Split

 

If implemented by the Board of Directors, as of the effective time of the Amendment, each issued and outstanding share of our common stock would immediately and automatically be reclassified and reduced into a fewer number of shares of our common stock, depending upon the Exchange Ratio selected by the Board of Directors, which could range between one-for-two and one-for-sixty, provided that all fractional shares as a result of the split shall be automatically rounded up to the next whole share on a per shareholder basis.

 

Except to the extent that the Reverse Stock Split would result in any shareholder receiving an additional whole share of common stock in connection with the rounding of fractional shares or any dilution to other shareholder in connection therewith, as described below, the Reverse Stock Split will not:

 

  affect any shareholder’s percentage ownership interest in us;
  affect any shareholder’s proportionate voting power;
  substantially affect the voting rights or other privileges of any shareholder; or
  alter the relative rights of shareholders, warrant holders or holders of equity compensation plan awards and options.

 

Depending upon the Exchange Ratio selected by the Board of Directors, the principal effects of the Reverse Stock Split are:

 

  the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding will be reduced by a factor ranging between two and sixty;
  the per share exercise price will be increased by a factor between two and sixty, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise shall be decreased by the same factor, for all outstanding options, warrants and other convertible or exercisable equity instruments entitling the holders to purchase shares of our common stock; and
  The number of shares authorized and reserved for issuance under our existing equity compensation plans (including the 2021 Plan) will be reduced proportionately.

 

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The following table contains approximate information relating to our common stock, outstanding convertible debt, our outstanding warrants and the amount outstanding under our equity plans, under various exchange ratio options:*

 

  

Pre-Reverse

Split

   1 for 2   1 for 15   1 for 30   1 for 45   1 for 60 
Authorized Common Stock   195,000,000    195,000,000    195,000,000    195,000,000    195,000,000    195,000,000 
Outstanding Common Stock   76,529,660    38,264,830    5,101,977    2,550,989    1,700,659    1,275,494 
Reserved for issuance in connection with the exercise of outstanding warrants to purchase shares of common stock   24,420,000    12,210,000    1,628,000    814,000    542,667    407,000 
Estimated for issuance upon the conversion of outstanding convertible notes#   15,972,213    7,986,107    1,064,814    532,407    354,938    266,204 
Reserved for issuance under the 2019 Stock Plan   7,565,000    3,782,500    504,333    252,167    168,111    126,083 
Reserved for issuance under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan   11,100,000    5,550,000    740,000    370,000    246,667    185,000 
Total Outstanding and Reserved Shares   135,486,873    67,793,437    9,039,125    4,519,562    3,013,042    2,259,781 
Shares available for future issuance   59,413,127    127,206,563    185,960,875    190,480,438    191,986,958    192,740,219 

 

* Does not take into account the rounding of fractional shares described below under “Fractional Shares”.

 

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# Represents $1,197,916 in convertible notes which are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time, at a rate equal to the lesser of (i) $0.2437 or (ii) 75% of the lowest daily volume weighted average price per share (“VWAP”) of the Company’s common stock during the seven consecutive trading days prior to the delivery of a conversion notice, but not less than $0.18 per share (as to $600,000) or $0.09 per share (as to $537,916) (as applicable, the “Floor”). However, if while any notes are outstanding and the daily VWAP on any of seven consecutive trading days is less than the applicable Floor price, such Floor price is reduced (but not increased) to 75% of the VWAP on the seventh trading day, as such the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes is equal to the amount of principal, interest and late charges owed by the Registrant under such notes (currently approximately $1,197,916), divided by the par value of the Company’s common stock (the lowest legal conversion price), $0.0001 per share. The above calculation is based on a hypothetical conversion price of $0.075 per share.

 

Additionally, the below table sets forth the weighted average exercise price of outstanding warrants in connection with various aggregate Exchange Ratio options:

 

   Pre   1 for 2   1 for 15   1 for 30   1 for 45   1 for 60 
   Reverse-Split                          
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Warrants  $0.35   $0.70   $5.25   $10.50   $15.75   $21.00 

 

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If the Reverse Stock Split is implemented, the Amendment will not reduce the number of shares of our common stock or preferred stock authorized under our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, the right of our Board of Directors to designate preferred stock, the par value of our common or preferred stock, or otherwise effect our designated series of preferred stock.

 

Our common stock is currently registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, and we are subject to the periodic reporting and other requirements thereof. We presently do not have any intent to seek any change in our status as a reporting company under the Exchange Act either before or after the Reverse Stock Split, if implemented, and the Reverse Stock Split, if implemented, will not result in a going private transaction.

 

Additionally, as of the date of this Information Statement, we do not have any current plans, agreements, or understandings with respect to the authorized shares that will become available for issuance after the Reverse Stock Split has been implemented.

 

Fractional Shares

 

Shareholders will not receive fractional shares in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Instead, shareholders otherwise entitled to fractional shares will receive an additional whole share of our common stock. For example, if the Board of Directors’ effects a one-for-five split, and you held four shares of our common stock immediately prior to the effective date of the Amendment, you would hold one share of the Company’s common stock following the Reverse Stock Split.

 

Effective Time and Implementation of the Reverse Stock Split

 

The effective time for the Reverse Stock Split will be the date on which we file the Amendment with the office of the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada or such later date and time as specified in the Amendment, provided that the effective date must occur prior to the earlier of (a) July 30, 2022; and (b) the date of our 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.

 

As soon as practicable after the effective date, shareholders will be notified that the reverse split has been affected. Our transfer agent will act as exchange agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of stock certificates. No new certificates will be issued to a shareholder until such shareholder has surrendered such shareholder’s outstanding certificate(s). Shareholders should not destroy any stock certificate and should not submit any certificates until requested to do so.

 

SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL THE REVERSE SPLIT IS EFFECTIVE, IF AT ALL.

 

Accounting Matters

 

The Reverse Stock Split will not affect the par value of our common stock ($0.0001 per share). However, at the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split, the stated capital attributable to common stock on our balance sheet will be reduced proportionately based on the Exchange Ratio (including a retroactive adjustment of prior periods), and the additional paid-in capital account will be credited with the amount by which the stated capital is reduced. Reported per share net income or loss would be expected to be proportionally higher because there will be fewer shares of our common stock outstanding.

 

No Appraisal Rights

 

Under Nevada Law, our shareholders are not entitled to appraisal rights with respect to the Reverse Stock Split.

 

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Certain Risks Associated with the Reverse Stock Split

 

  The price per share of our common stock after the Reverse Stock Split may not reflect the Exchange Ratio implemented by the Board of Directors and the price per share following the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split may not be maintained for any period of time following the Reverse Stock Split. For example, based on the closing price of our common stock on July 30, 2021 of $0.1022 per share, if the Reverse Stock Split was implemented at an Exchange Ratio of 1-for-5, there can be no assurance that the post-split trading price of the Company’s common stock would be $0.511, or even that it would remain above the pre-split trading price. Accordingly, the total market capitalization of our common stock following a Reverse Stock Split may be lower than before the Reverse Stock Split.
     
  Following the Reverse Stock Split, we may still not meet the application listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market or NYSE American.
     
  Effecting the Reverse Stock Split may not attract institutional or other potential investors, or result in a sustained market price that is high enough to overcome the investor policies and practices, and other issues relating to investing in lower priced stock described in “Purpose of the Reverse Stock Split” above.
     
  The trading liquidity of our common stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split.
     
  If a Reverse Stock Split is implemented by the Board of Directors, some shareholders may consequently own less than 100 shares of our common stock. A purchase or sale of less than 100 shares (an “odd lot” transaction) may result in incrementally higher trading costs through certain brokers, particularly “full service” brokers. Therefore, those shareholders who own fewer than 100 shares following the Reverse Stock Split may be required to pay higher transaction costs if they should then determine to sell their shares of the Company’s common stock.
     
  A shareholder who receives a “round up” from a fractional share to a whole share, as discussed above, may have a tax event based on the value of the “rounded up” share. The Company believes such tax event will be minimal or insignificant for most shareholders.

 

Potential Anti-Takeover Effect

 

The increased proportion of unissued authorized shares to issued shares could, under certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect (for example, by permitting issuances that would dilute the stock ownership of a person seeking to effect a change in the composition of our Board or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction for our combination with another company). However, the Reverse Stock Split was not approved in response to any effort of which we are aware to accumulate shares of our common stock or obtain control of our Company, nor is it part of a plan by management to recommend a series of similar amendments to our Board and shareholders.

 

Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split

 

A summary of the federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split to individual shareholders is set forth below. It is based upon present federal income tax law, which is subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. The discussion is not intended to be, nor should it be relied on as, a comprehensive analysis of the tax issues arising from or relating to the Reverse Stock Split. In addition, we have not requested and will not seek an opinion of counsel or a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding the federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisors for more detailed information regarding the effects of the Reverse Stock Split on them under applicable federal, state, local and foreign income tax laws.

 

  We believe that the Reverse Stock Split will be a tax-free recapitalization for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, a shareholder will generally not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the receipt of the post-reverse split common stock pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split. However, a shareholder who receives a “round up” from a fractional share to a whole share may have a tax event based on the value of the “rounded up” share provided to the shareholder. The Company believes such tax event will be minimal or insignificant for most shareholders.

 

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  The shares of post-reverse split common stock in the hands of a shareholder will have an aggregate basis for computing gain or loss equal to the aggregate basis of the shares of pre-reverse split common stock held by that shareholder immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split.
     
  A shareholder’s holding period for the post-reverse split common stock will include the holding period of the pre-reverse split common stock exchanged.

 

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Majority Shareholder Consent ratified the Board’s appointment of M&K CPAs, PLLC (“M&K”) as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2021. Our Board may however, in its discretion, direct the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Board determines that such a change would be in our best interests. M&K previously served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

The following table presents the fees for professional audit services rendered by M&K for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and fees billed for other services rendered by M&K during those years. All of the services described below were approved by the Board of Directors.

 

   2020   2019 
Audit fees  $32,000   $32,000 
Audit-related fees  $   $ 
Tax fees  $   $ 
All other fees  $   $ 

 

It is the policy of our Board of Directors that all services to be provided by our independent registered public accounting firm, including audit services and permitted audit-related and non-audit services, must be pre-approved by our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors pre-approved all services, audit and non-audit related, provided to us by M&K for 2020 and 2019.

 

Audit and Quarterly Review Fees

 

Audit fees represent the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our independent accounting firm for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in our quarterly reports, review of registration statements or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

Audit-related fees represent the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under Audit Fees.

 

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Tax Fees

 

Tax fees represent the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning for such years.

 

All Other Fees

 

All other fees represent the aggregate fees billed for products and services other than the services reported in the other categories.

 

Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

We do not have an audit committee. Our Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) performs the function of an audit committee. Section 10A(i) of the Exchange Act prohibits our auditors from performing audit services for us as well as any services not considered to be audit services unless such services are pre-approved by our audit committee or, in cases where no such committee exists, by our Board of Directors (in lieu of an audit committee) or unless the services meet certain de minimis standards.

 

In order to assure continuing auditor independence, the Board of Directors periodically considers the independent auditor’s qualifications, performance and independence and whether there should be a regular rotation of our independent external audit firm. We believe the continued retention of M&K to serve as the Company’s independent auditor is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.

 

ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The Majority Shareholder Consent fixed the frequency with which we will hold a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. In considering this action, the Majority Shareholders considered their preference as to whether the advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers should occur:

 

  once every three years,
     
  once every two years, or
     
  once every year.

 

The Majority Shareholders, upon the recommendation of our Board of Directors, determined that the frequency of the shareholder vote on the compensation of our named executive officers should be once every three years. The Board views the way it compensates our named executive officers as an essential part of our strategy to maximize our performance. The Board believed that a vote every three years will permit us to focus on developing compensation practices that are in the best long-term interests of our company and our shareholders. The Board believed that a more frequent advisory vote may cause us to focus on the short-term impact of our compensation practices to the possible detriment of our long-term performance. The Majority Shareholders concurred with the Board’s views. Although the adoption of this action may impact how frequently we hold an advisory vote on executive compensation, the adoption of this action is not binding on us. The Board of Directors may decide in the future that it is in the best interests of our shareholders to hold the advisory vote on executive compensation on a different schedule than the option approved by the Majority Shareholder Consent.

 

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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Upon the recommendation of the Board, the Majority Shareholder Consent also approved the compensation paid to our named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as described later in this Information Statement which is commonly known as a “say-on-pay.” This approval was not intended to address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall compensation of our named executive officers. As an advisory vote, this approval is not binding upon us and the Board may elect to recommend changes to the compensation paid to our named executive officers at any time.

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT

 

Principal Shareholders

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of the Record Date by (i) each Named Executive Officer, as such term is defined below under “Executive and Director Compensation”, (ii) each member of our Board of Directors, (iii) each person deemed to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our common stock, and (iv) all of our executive officers and directors as a group.

 

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting and/or investing power with respect to securities. These rules generally provide that shares of common stock subject to options, warrants or other convertible securities that are currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of the Record Date, are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person or group holding such options, warrants or other convertible securities for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such person or group, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person or group.

 

To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, as of the Record Date, (a) the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws; and (b) no person owns more than 5% of our common stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the address for each of the officers or directors listed in the table below is 7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75024.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner  Common Shares Beneficially Owned   Common Ownership Percentage   Series A Preferred Stock Shares Beneficially Owned   Series A Preferred Stock Percentage (1)   Total Voting Percentage (2) 
Officers and Directors                    
Jacob D. Cohen   22,500,000(3)   29.4%   1    100%   71.8%
All officers and directors as a group (1 person)   22,500,000    29.4%   1    100%   71.8%
                          
Greater than 5% Shareholders                         
Cavalry Fund I LP (4)   4,475,000(4)   5.5%       %   2.3%
L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund (5)   4,475,000(5)   5.5%       %   2.3%

 

* Less than 1%.

 

(1) The Series A Preferred Stock have the right, voting in aggregate, to vote on all shareholder matters equal to sixty percent (60%) of the total vote, so long as such shares are held by directors of the Company.

 

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(2) Based on 191,324,150 total voting shares, including 76,529,660 shares voted by our common stock holders and 114,794,490 voting shares voted by our Series A Preferred Stock holder, Mr. Cohen (see also footnote 1).

 

(3) The shares of common stock are held in the name of Cohen Enterprises, Inc., which shares Mr. Cohen is deemed to beneficially own due to his ownership of 100% of Cohen Enterprises and his position as President thereof.

 

(4) Address: 82 E. Allendale Rd., Ste 5B, Saddle River, NJ 07458. Cavalry Fund I Management LLC, the investment manager of Cavalry Fund I LP, has voting and investment power over these securities. Thomas Walsh is the managing member of Cavalry Fund I Management LLC, which is the general partner of Cavalry Fund I LP. Thomas Walsh disclaims beneficial ownership over these securities. Based solely on the Schedule 13G filed by Cavalry Fund I LP on January 19, 2021, which information has not been confirmed by the Company.

 

(5) Address: 161A Shedden Road, 1 Artillery Court, PO Box 10085, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1001. David Feldman and Joel Arber are the Directors of L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund Ltd. As such, L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund Ltd, Mr. Feldman and Mr. Arber may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of the Company held by L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund. To the extent Mr. Feldman and Mr. Arber are deemed to beneficially own such shares, Mr. Feldman and Mr. Arber disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities for all other purposes. Based solely on the Schedule 13G filed by L1 Capital Global Opportunities Master Fund on January 19, 2021, which information has not been confirmed by the Company.

 

Change of Control

 

The Company is not aware of any arrangements which may at a subsequent date result in a change of control of the Company.

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

We do not have any executive officers who are not also members of the Board of Directors. For biographical information regarding each of our officers, and the positions such officers hold in the Company, please see the information is presented above under “Election of Directors”.

 

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT YEAR-END

 

There were no unvested stock or option awards outstanding at year end held by executive officers.

 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Except as discussed below or otherwise disclosed below under “Executive and Director Compensation”, which information is incorporated by reference where applicable in this “Related Party Transactions” section, the following sets forth a summary of all transactions since the beginning of the fiscal year of 2018, or any currently proposed transaction, in which the Company was to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of the Company’s total assets at the fiscal year-end for 2020 and 2019, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described above under “Executive and Director Compensation”). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arm’s-length transactions.

 

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Transactions with Related Persons

 

Loans from Related Parties

 

During the year ended December 31, 2019, two of the Company’s then officers and board members, Jacob D. Cohen and Esteban Alexander, loaned the Company $25,571. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company repaid $110,774 of loans to the same two officers/board members. The Company incurred $8,995 on imputed interest expense on related party borrowing during the year ended December 31, 2019. Outstanding loan balances to these related parties (Jacob D. Cohen and Esteban Alexander) was $35,879 at December 31, 2019.

 

On June 21, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note with a principal amount of $40,000 to a related party (the father of the Company’s CEO, Jacob D. Cohen) in exchange for $40,000 in cash. The promissory note is unsecured, has a maturity date of June 21, 2020 and accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum until paid in full by the Company. Furthermore, the Company issued 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the related party investor as further consideration to enter into the loan with the Company. The Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock valued at $0.10 per share or $5,000, which was accounted for as a discount on the note.

 

On September 9, 2019, the Company issued a promissory note with a principal amount of $100,000 to a related party (the father of the Company’s CEO, Jacob D. Cohen) in exchange for $100,000 in cash. The promissory note is unsecured, has a maturity date of September 9, 2020 and accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum until paid in full by the Company. Furthermore, the Company issued 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the related party investor as further consideration to enter into the loan with the Company. The Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock valued at $1.00 per share or $100,000, which was accounted for a discount on the note.

 

Amortization of the discounts on the note was $30,874 for the 12 months ended December 31, 2019.

 

As of December 31, 2019, the Company had a short-term note payable in the amount of $13,473 to Kemah Development Texas, LP, a company owned by Dror Family Trust, a related party.

 

Long-Term Debt to Related Parties

 

On April 12, 2019 the Company entered into individual share exchange agreements and promissory notes with each of Daniel Dror, Winfred Fields and former directors Everett Bassie (also the former CFO of the Company) and Charles Zeller (the “AMIH Shareholders”), whereby the AMIH Shareholders agreed to cancel and exchange a total of 5,900,000 shares of their AMIH common stock. The Company issued individual promissory notes with an aggregate principal balance of $350,000 (the “Promissory Notes”) for cancellation of the 5,900,000 shares of common stock. The Promissory Notes have a term of two years and accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum until paid in full by the Company. As of December 31, 2019, 4,250,000 shares were returned to Treasury for cancellation, and 1,650,000 shares were cancelled in 2020. The Company accrued $25,216 of interest on these notes during the year ended December 31, 2019.

 

The Company incurred long term debt in the amount of $37,027 during the year ended December 31, 2019 to purchase equipment used in its operations. The total purchase price was $37,027, with the Company making a down payment in the amount of $3,000. The note is due in monthly payments of $1,258.50, including interest at 8%, due in September 2021. As of December 31, 2019, the balance of the note was $26,753, of which $13,628 was repaid in 2020, and $13,125 is required to be repaid in 2021.

 

Related Party Transactions of the Company Prior to the April 12, 2019 Share Exchange

 

As of December 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company had a payable to American International Industries, Inc. (“AMIN”) of $0 and $31,496, respectively. The loan is from the former parent company. There is no loan agreement, and interest is not being charged. Effective May 31, 2018, the AMIN Board forgave the $31,496 loan owed to AMIN at March 31, 2018 plus an additional $500 loaned during the second quarter of 2018, for a total of $31,996 in forgiveness, which was recorded as an increase in additional paid in capital. The Company incurred an imputed interest expense in the amount of $2,136 on the loans owed to AMIN for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

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As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a short-term note payable in the amount of $13,072 to Kemah Development Texas, LP, a company owned by Dror Family Trust, a related party. The original note was for $100,000. $86,928 was repaid during the year ended December 31, 2018. The note was effective May 31, 2018, bears interest at 3%, and is due on May 31, 2019. The accrued interest in connection with this note was $949 as of December 31, 2019.

 

At December 31, 2017, the Company had an accrued liability in the amount of $30,000 for compensation to the Company’s CEO for the year ended December 31, 2016. Effective May 31, 2018, the Company’s former CEO resigned his position as CEO and forgave the $30,000 in accrued compensation owed to the former CEO. The $2,124 in imputed interest expense and the $30,000 in forgiveness of accrued compensation were recorded as increases in additional paid in capital during the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued the following shares of restricted common stock to related parties. Stock issued for services to related parties was valued at $0.50 per share:

 

  The Company issued 4,300,000 shares for common stock valued at $2,150,000 for organizational and acquisition consulting services to Daniel Dror, Chairman and CEO of AMIN. Daniel Dror is the former Chairman and CEO of the Company.
     
  The Company issued 3,800,000 shares of common stock valued at $1,900,000 to Robert Holden, for consideration as President, CEO and Director of the Company. The Company is currently in litigation with Mr. Holden and is seeking a complete rescission of the 3,800,000 shares due to lack of performance and misrepresentations made to the Company as CEO and Director.
     
  The Company issued 750,000 shares of common stock valued at $375,000 to Everett Bassie, for the positions as CFO and Director.
     
  The Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock valued at $250,000 for Director fees to Charles Zeller.

 

At December 31, 2020, accrued compensation represents compensation for the Company’s executive officers from April 12, 2019 to December 31, 2020 in the amount of $154,500.

 

Additional Transactions

 

On July 5, 2019, our Board of Directors adopted and approved our 2019 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The Plan is intended to promote the interests of our Company by providing eligible person with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest, or otherwise increase their proprietary interest, in the Company as an incentive for them to remain in the service of the Company. The maximum number of shares available to be issued under the Plan is currently 10,000,000 shares, subject to adjustments for any stock splits, stock dividends or other specified adjustments which may take place in the future. The Company issued a total of 2,435,000 shares to eligible persons under the Plan and recorded a total $2,153,550 as Stock Based Compensation against these issuances for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

On January 13, 2020, and with an effective date of December 31, 2019, the Company sold 100% of its interest in YS Brands to its current officers and directors in consideration of $300.00 in cash.

 

On May 20, 2020, the Company issued one share of its newly designated shares of Series A Preferred Stock, to each of the three members of its then Board of Directors, (1) Jacob D. Cohen, (2) Esteban Alexander and (3) Alan Hernandez, in consideration for services rendered to the Company as members of the Board of Directors. Such shares of Series A Preferred Stock vote in aggregate sixty percent (60%) of the total vote on all shareholder matters, voting separately as a class. Notwithstanding such voting rights, no change in control of the Company was deemed to have occurred in connection with the issuance since Messrs. Cohen, Alexander and Hernandez, owned in aggregate 68% of the Company’s outstanding common stock and therefore controlled the Company prior to such issuance.

 

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On October 2, 2020, Jacob D. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company entered into Stock Purchase Agreements with each of (a) Esteban Alexander, the Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company, and (b) Luis Alan Hernandez, the Chief Marketing Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company (collectively, the “Preferred Holders” and the “Stock Purchase Agreements”).

 

Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreements, Mr. Alexander agreed to sell 7,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company which he held to Mr. Cohen, which rights to such shares were assigned by Mr. Cohen to Cohen Enterprises, Inc., which entity he controls (“Cohen Enterprises”), in consideration for an aggregate of $1,500 as well as for the amount of services provided by Mr. Cohen to the Company; and Mr. Hernandez agreed to sell 4,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company which he held to Cohen Enterprises, in consideration for an aggregate of $1,000 as well as for the amount of services provided by Mr. Cohen to the Company. The sales closed on November 5, 2020.

 

One of the reasons that Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hernandez agreed to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreements (including the sale of the shares of common stock of the Company at below market value), is because (a) each of Mr. Cohen, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Hernandez were all appointed as officers and directors of the Company at the same time in April 2019, with the intention that such persons would provide a relatively equal amount of services to the Company in the roles as officers and directors thereof; (b) since such appointment date Mr. Cohen has been required to provide a disproportionate amount of services to the Company; and (c) each of Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hernandez desired to provide additional consideration to Mr. Cohen for such disproportionate level of service.

 

A condition to the Stock Purchase Agreements was that each of Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hernandez resign as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company by no later than January 15, 2021, which resignations were effective December 15, 2020.

 

A further requirement to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreements was that each of Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hernandez take such actions necessary and which may be requested from time to time by Mr. Cohen, to affect the cancellation of the one share of Series A Preferred Stock of the Company held by each of them, for no consideration (including, but not limited to, without the required payment by the Company of the $1 redemption price described in the designation of such Series A Preferred Stock).

 

The shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by Mr. Alexander and Mr. Hernandez were canceled on November 6, 2020.The common shares were also transferred to Mr. Cohen on November 6, 2020, and as such, a change of control occurred on such date, with Mr. Cohen taking over voting control of the Company.

 

In January 2021, the Company issued Mr. Cohen an aggregate of 2.5 million shares of common stock in consideration for services rendered.

 

Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions

 

Given our small size and limited financial resources, we have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officers, directors and significant stockholders. However, all of the transactions described above were approved and ratified by our Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen). In connection with the approval of the transactions described above, our Board of Directors took into account various factors, including their fiduciary duties to the Company; the relationships of the related parties described above to the Company; the material facts underlying each transaction; the anticipated benefits to the Company and related costs associated with such benefits; whether comparable products or services were available; and the terms the Company could receive from an unrelated third party.

 

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We intend to establish formal policies and procedures in the future, once we have sufficient resources and have appointed additional directors. On a moving forward basis, our Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) will continue to approve any related party transaction based on the criteria set forth above.

 

Director Independence

 

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB Market maintained by OTC Markets. The OTCQB Market does not require us to have independent members of our Board of Directors. We do not identify any of our directors as being independent.

 

As described below, we do not currently have a separately designated audit, nominating or compensation committee.

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The Company promotes accountability for adherence to honest and ethical conduct; endeavors to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with the SEC and in other public communications made by the Company; and strives to be compliant with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.

 

Board Leadership Structure

 

Our Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) has the responsibility for selecting the appropriate leadership structure for the Company. In making leadership structure determinations, the Board of Directors considers many factors, including the specific needs of the business and what is in the best interests of the Company’s stockholders. We currently do not have a Chairman of the Board of Directors; however, Mr. Cohen, who serves as the sole member of the Board of Directors, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) believes that this leadership structure is the most effective and efficient for the Company at this time. Mr. Cohen possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues, opportunities, and challenges facing the Company. The Board believes that its programs for overseeing risk, as described below, would be effective under a variety of leadership frameworks and therefore do not materially affect its choice of structure.

 

Risk Oversight

 

Effective risk oversight is an important priority of the Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen). Because risks are considered in virtually every business decision, the Board of Directors discusses risk throughout the year generally or in connection with specific proposed actions. The Board of Directors’ approach to risk oversight includes understanding the critical risks in the Company’s business and strategy, evaluating the Company’s risk management processes, allocating responsibilities for risk oversight, and fostering an appropriate culture of integrity and compliance with legal responsibilities. The directors exercise direct oversight of strategic risks to the Company.

 

Family Relationships

 

None of our directors (currently solely Mr. Cohen) are related by blood, marriage, or adoption to any other director, executive officer, or other key employees.

 

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Arrangements between Officers and Directors

 

To our knowledge, there is no arrangement or understanding between any of our officers and any other person, including directors, pursuant to which the officer was selected to serve as an officer.

 

Other Directorships

 

No directors of the Company (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) are also directors of issuers with a class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act (or which otherwise are required to file periodic reports under the Exchange Act).

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

None of our executive officers or directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) has been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:

 

(1)       any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;

 

(2)       any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being a named subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and minor offenses);

 

(3)       being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities;

 

(4)       being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law;

 

(5)       being the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of (i) any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; (ii) any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or (iii) any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 

(6)       being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self- regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act), any registered entity (as defined in Section (1)(a)(40) of the Commodity Exchange Act), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity, or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

Board of Directors and Committee Meetings

 

During the fiscal years that ended on December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Board held no meetings, but took various actions via written consent of the Board of Directors.

 

Committees of the Board

 

Our Company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions, nor does our Company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our directors believe that it is not necessary to have such committees, at this time, because the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by our Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen).

 

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Our Company does not have any defined policy or procedural requirements for stockholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. Our directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) believe that, given the stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our Company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the Board of Directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The Board of Directors will assess all candidates, whether submitted by management or stockholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.

 

Corporate Governance

 

The Company promotes accountability for adherence to honest and ethical conduct and strives to be compliant with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations.

 

In lieu of an Audit Committee, the Company’s Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations concerning the selection of outside auditors, reviewing the scope, results and effectiveness of the annual audit of the Company’s financial statements and other services provided by the Company’s independent public accountants. The Board of Directors review the Company’s internal accounting controls, practices and policies.

 

Stockholder Communications with the Board

 

Our stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with members of the Board by submitting such communications in writing to our Corporate Secretary, 7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75024, who, upon receipt of any communication other than one that is clearly marked “Confidential,” will note the date the communication was received, open the communication, make a copy of it for our files and promptly forward the communication to the director(s) to whom it is addressed. Upon receipt of any communication that is clearly marked “Confidential,” our Corporate Secretary will not open the communication, but will note the date the communication was received and promptly forward the communication to the director(s) to whom it is addressed. If the correspondence is not addressed to any particular Board member or members, the communication will be forwarded to a Board member to bring to the attention of the Board.

 

Code of Ethics

 

On June 24, 2020, our Board of Directors adopted a Code of Ethical Business Conduct that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. The Code of Ethics will be available for review in print, without charge, to any stockholder who requests a copy by writing to us at 7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400, Plano, Texas 75024, Attention: Investor Relations. Each of our directors, employees and officers are required to comply with the Code of Ethics.

 

We intend to disclose any amendments to our Code of Ethics and any waivers with respect to our Code of Ethics granted to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, or any of our other employees performing similar functions on our website at amihcorp.com within four business days after the amendment or waiver. In such case, the disclosure regarding the amendment or waiver will remain available on our website for at least 12 months after the initial disclosure. There have been no waivers granted with respect to our Code of Ethics to any such officers or employees.

 

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Policy on Equity Ownership

 

The Company does not have a policy on equity ownership at this time. However, as illustrated in “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”, all current officers and directors (currently consisting solely of Mr. Cohen) are beneficial owners of stock of the Company.

 

Policy Against Hedging

 

The Company recognizes that hedging against losses in Company shares may disturb the alignment between stockholders and executives that equity awards are intended to build. Accordingly, the Company discourages ‘short sales’ of the Company’s securities by officers, directors and employees.

 

Compensation Recovery

 

Under the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), in the event of misconduct that results in a financial restatement that would have reduced a previously paid incentive amount, we can recoup those improper payments from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. We plan to implement a clawback policy in the future, although we have not yet implemented such policy.

 

Advisory Board

 

On March 17, 2021, the Company formed an Advisory Board to provide guidance to the Board of Directors (currently consisting solely of Jacob D. Cohen), regarding business development, marketing, acquisitions and other growth initiatives, and on such other matters as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time request input and guidance on. The Advisory Board has no authority to bind the Company or the Board of Directors on any matters and was formed only to provide the director(s) non-binding guidance and advice as requested by the Directors from time to time.

 

On March 17, 2021, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Kevin Harrington to the newly formed Advisory Board. The Advisory Board’s mandate is to provide guidance to the Board of Directors regarding business development, marketing, acquisitions, other strategic initiatives and other matters as may be requested. As of the date of this Information Statement, Mr. Harrington is the sole member of the Company’s Advisory Board.

 

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

 

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive officers and directors and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock to file reports of their ownership of, and transactions in, our common stock with the SEC and to furnish us with copies of the reports they file. Based solely upon our review of the Section 16(a) filings that have been furnished to us and representations by our directors and executive officers (where applicable), we believe that for the year ended December 31, 2020, all Section 16(a) filings were timely filed, except that Luis Alan Hernandez, inadvertently failed to timely two Form 4s and as a result, three transactions were not timely disclosed; Esteban Alexander, inadvertently failed to timely two Form 4s and as a result, four transactions were not timely disclosed; and Jacob D. Cohen, inadvertently failed to timely file two Form 4s and as a result, four transactions were not timely disclosed.

 

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”)

 

Dodd-Frank requires public companies to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on compensation of the most highly compensated executives, which are sometimes referred to as “say on pay,” as well as an advisory vote on how often the company will present say on pay votes to its shareholders. As described earlier in this Information Statement, the Majority Shareholder Consent approved a non-binding proposal that the frequency of an advisory vote on our executive compensation would be held every three years together with a non-binding resolution approving our executive compensation as described elsewhere in this Information Statement.

 

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EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

 

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation of (i) all individuals serving as our principal executive officer or acting in a similar capacity during the last completed fiscal year (“PEO”), regardless of compensation level; (ii) our two most highly compensated executive officers other than the PEO who were serving as executive officers at the end of the last completed fiscal year, if any; and (iii) up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided pursuant to paragraph (ii) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at the end of the last completed fiscal year (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”).

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

Name and Principal Position  Fiscal Year Ended December 31   Salary
($)(1)
   Bonus
($)
   Stock Award (s) *   Option Awards *   All Other Compensation   Total 
Jacob D. Cohen, CEO   2020   $120,000       $780,000(4)          $900,000 
    2019   $74,500                   $74,500 
                                    
Everett Bassie, Former CFO (2)   2020   $                   $ 
    2019   $6,000                   $6,000 
                                    
Esteban Alexander, Former COO (3)   2020   $100,000       $780,000(4)          $880,000 
    2019   $74,500                   $74,500 
                                    
Alan Hernandez, Former CMO (3)   2020   $100,000                   $100,000 
    2019   $74,500                   $74,500 

 

Does not include perquisites and other personal benefits, or property, unless the aggregate amount of such compensation is more than $10,000. No executive officer earned any non-equity incentive plan compensation or nonqualified deferred compensation during the periods reported above. There have been no changes in the Company’s compensation policies since December 31, 2020.

 

* The fair value of stock issued for services computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 on the date of grant. The fair value of options granted computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 on the date of grant.

 

(1) $56,000, $46,000 and $52,000 has been accrued to each of Messrs. Cohen, Alexander and Hernandez, respectively, which remains unpaid as of the date of this Information Statement.
   
(2) Mr. Bassie died suddenly on May 31, 2020.
   
(3) On December 15, 2020, (a) Esteban Alexander, the Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company and (b) Luis Alan Hernandez, the Chief Marketing Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Company, each provided notice to the Board of Directors of the Company of their resignation from their respective officer and Board positions, effective December 15, 2020.

 

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(4) Represents the value of 3,000,000 shares of common stock issued on May 22, 2020, valued at $0.26 per share, in consideration for services rendered.

 

Employment Agreements

 

Concurrent with the Share Exchange Agreement entered into on April 12, 2019, each of Jacob D. Cohen, Esteban Alexander and Alan Hernandez (collectively, the “Executives”) entered into Executive Employment Agreements with the Company (collectively, the “Executive Employment Agreements”). The Executive Employment Agreements have substantially similar terms.

 

Pursuant to the Executive Employment Agreements, the Executives each were to receive an annual base salary of $90,000, which increased to $120,000 per year in 2020, and will be eligible to receive equity awards in the future, as determined by the Board. Each Executive is also paid a $1,500 per month automobile allowance. The Executive Employment Agreements have three-year terms, provided, however, after the end of the term, the Executive Employment Agreements will automatically renew for successive one-year terms. The Board may also grant the Executives bonuses (in cash or stock) in their discretion from time to time.

 

Each of the employment agreements of the Executives provide for such Executives to receive 25% of the net profits from each medical spa managed by such Executives. “Net profits” means all gross sales of a medical spa, less all expenses paid during the corresponding period.

 

If an Executive’s employment agreement is terminated during the term of such agreement by the Company without cause (as defined in the agreement) or by the Executive for good reason (as defined in the agreement), such Executive is due a severance payment. That severance payment is equal to the compensation (including bonus) earned through the date of termination and three times (one time if less than one year remains on the employment agreement)(the “multiplier”) the base salary in effect on the date of the termination plus the average bonus received by the Executive over the prior two years and the Executive is also to be paid any bonus which he would have earned at the end of the fiscal year during which the employment is terminated (pro-rated for days worked), and is to be paid health insurance for the Executive and his family for 18 months from the date of termination (the “Severance Payments”). Also, all equity compensation due to vest in the following 12 months vests immediately. If an Executive dies while the employment agreement is in place, or the agreement is terminated due to the Executive’s disability, the Company is required to pay Executive’s salary to his beneficiaries for a period of one year following such death, pay the pro-rated amount of any bonus due, and pay 18 months of health insurance. If a change in control (as defined in the agreement) occurs and Executive is terminated up to one year after such change in control, the Executive is due the Severance Payments (based on a 3x multiplier) and all unvested equity awards vest immediately.

 

Each Executive also agreed to not compete against the Company for one year after the termination of their employment.

 

Effective on December 15, 2020, Mr. Esteban Alexander and Mr. Alan Hernandez, resigned as officers and directors of the Company, and as a result of such resignations, their employment agreements were terminated.

 

On October 1, 2019, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Jesse L. Dickens, Jr. to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s then newly formed wholly owned subsidiary, Capitol City Solutions USA, Inc. (“CCS”) (the “Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Dickens will receive an annual base salary of $120,000 and will receive an equity grant in the amount of one million (1,000,000) shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Equity Shares”) pursuant to a vesting period of one-year, of which two-hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) shares are issuable to Mr. Dickens at the signing of the Employment Agreement and the remaining shares were issuable as follows: 250,000 shares on January 1, 2020, 250,000 shares on April 1, 2020, and 250,000 shares on July 1, 2020.

 

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In addition, Mr. Dickens shall be eligible to receive cash performance bonuses and additional stock grants or options as determined by the Company from time to time. The Employment Agreement has a one-year term, provided, however, after the end of one year, the agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms.

 

On October 18, 2019, Legend Nutrition, Inc. (the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary) entered into an Employment Agreement with Michael Ladner to serve as its Chief Executive Officer (the “Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Ladner will receive an annual base salary of $60,000 per annum and shall increase to $100,000 per annum starting January 1, 2020 through October 18, 2021. In addition, Mr. Ladner shall be eligible to receive cash performance bonuses equal to five percent (5%) of the net profits generated by each Legend Nutrition store location while Mr. Ladner is employed by Legend. Further, Mr. Ladner may participate in equity incentive programs as determined by the Company from time to time. The Employment Agreement has a two-year term, provided, however, after the end of the term, the agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms. Mr. Ladner’s employment ended effective December 1, 2020, and he is no longer employed by Legend Nutrition, Inc.

 

On January 21, 2021, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Alejandro Rodriguez, pursuant to which Mr. Rodriguez agreed to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of EPIQ MD, Inc. (“EPIQ MD”), a newly formed wholly-owned Texas subsidiary of the Company. The agreement has an initial term of three years, beginning on January 1, 2021, provided that the agreement automatically extends for additional one-year terms thereafter in the event neither party provides the other at least 60 days prior notice of their intention not to renew the terms of the agreement.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Rodriguez’s annual compensation package includes annual base compensation of $90,000 for the first three months, which increases to an annual base salary of $120,000 commencing April 1, 2021, throughout the initial term of this agreement, provided that the annual salary increases to $240,000 upon Mr. Rodriguez and EPIQ MD achieving the First Performance Benchmarks (defined below), and increases to $500,000 upon achieving the Second Performance Benchmark (defined below).

 

The “First Performance Benchmarks” are defined as the (a) launch of the EPIQ MD Ambassador Program (defined below); (b) EPIQ MD enrolling 10,000 active customers; (c) EPIQ MD enrolling 50,000 active customers by May 31, 2022; and (d) EPIQ MD enrolling 100,000 active customers by March 31, 2023. The “Second Performance Benchmark” is defined as EPIQ MD enrolling 200,000 active customers by March 31, 2024. “Launching of the Ambassador Program” means the commencement and implementation of the direct-sales campaign wherein independent contractors will become sales agents of EPIQ MD for the purposes of soliciting and procuring end-use customers for EPIQ MD’s telemedicine services.

 

As additional consideration pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to issue Mr. Rodriguez (a) 4,000,000 shares of restricted common stock, subject to forfeiture and vesting, of which 2,000,000 shares will vest upon the Launching of the Ambassador Program; 1,200,000 shares will vest upon EPIQ MD reaching the 5,000 active customer mark; and the remaining 800,000 shares will vest upon EPIQ MD reaching the 10,000 active customer mark, provided that all shares vest if the Company uplists its common stock to a higher trading exchange; and (b) together with other senior executives of EPIQ MD, up to 33% of the ownership of EPIQ MD, due as follows: 10% if Section (a) of the First Performance Benchmarks are met; 5% if Section (b) of the First Performance Benchmarks are met; 5% if Section (c) of the First Performance Benchmarks are met; 5% if Section (d) of the First Performance Benchmarks are met; and 8% if the Second Performance Benchmark is met, which shares shall vest immediately if EPIQ MD completes a spin-off, up-listing and/or a change of control event.

 

The Board of Directors and/or Compensation Committee may also authorize bonuses payable to Mr. Rodriguez from time to time in their discretion, in cash or securities.

 

The agreement prohibits Mr. Rodriguez from competing against us during the term of the agreement and for a period of twelve months after the termination of the agreement in any state and any other geographic area in which we or our subsidiaries provide Nutraceutical products or services, directly or indirectly, during the twelve months preceding the date of the termination of the agreement.

 

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We may terminate Mr. Rodriguez’s employment (a) for “cause” (which is defined to include, a material breach of the agreement by Mr. Rodriguez, any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement by Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Rodriguez committing any act of fraud, or Mr. Rodriguez being indicted of, or pleading guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a felony under federal or applicable state law); (b) in the event Mr. Rodriguez suffers a physical or mental disability which renders him unable to perform his duties and obligations for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period; (c) for any reason without “cause”; or (d) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above. The agreement also automatically terminates upon the death of Mr. Rodriguez.

 

Mr. Rodriguez may terminate his employment (a) for “good reason” (i.e., (i) if his position or duties are modified to such an extent that his duties are no longer consistent with the position of CEO of EPIQ MD, (ii) there has been a material breach by us of a material term of the agreement or Mr. Rodriguez reasonably believes that we are violating any law which would have a material adverse effect on our operations and such violation continues uncured thirty days after such breach and after notice thereof has been provided to us by Mr. Rodriguez, or (iii) Mr. Rodriguez’s compensation is reduced without his consent, or we fail to pay to Mr. Rodriguez any compensation due to him upon 15 days written notice from Mr. Rodriguez informing us of such failure); provided, however, prior to any such termination by Mr. Rodriguez for “good reason”, Mr. Rodriguez must first advise us in writing (within 15 days of the occurrence of such event) and provide us 15 days to cure (15 days in connection with the reduction of Mr. Rodriguez’s salary or the failure to pay amounts owed to him)); (b) for any reason without “good reason”; and (c) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above.

 

If Mr. Rodriguez’s employment is terminated by Mr. Rodriguez for “good reason”, or by us without “cause”, Mr. Rodriguez is entitled to continue to receive the salary due pursuant to the terms of the agreement at the rate in effect upon the termination date for six (6) months and we are required to pay 12 months of Mr. Rodriguez’s COBRA expenses.

 

The agreement contains standard assignment of inventions, indemnification, confidentiality and arbitration provisions. Further, Mr. Rodriguez is subject to non-solicitation covenants during the term of the agreement.

 

On January 21, 2021, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Verdie Bowen, pursuant to which Mr. Bowen agreed to serve as the President and Chief Operating Officer of EPIQ MD. The agreement has an initial term of three years, beginning on January 1, 2021, provided that the agreement automatically extends for additional one-year terms thereafter in the event neither party provides the other at least 60 days prior notice of their intention not to renew the terms of the agreement.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Bowen’s annual compensation package includes base annual compensation of $60,000 for the first three months, which increases to an annual base salary of $120,000 commencing April 1, 2021 throughout the initial term of this agreement, provided that the annual salary increases to $240,000 upon Mr. Bowen and EPIQ MD achieving 10,000 active customers.

 

As additional consideration pursuant to the agreement, the Company agreed to issue Mr. Bowen (a) 1,500,000 shares of restricted Company common stock, subject to forfeiture and vesting, of which 500,000 shares vest upon the Launching of the Ambassador Program; 500,000 vest upon EPIQ MD reaching the 5,000 active customer mark; and 500,000 vesting upon EPIQ MD reaching the 10,000 active customer mark, provided that all shares shall vest if the Company’s common stock is uplisted to a higher trading exchange; and (b) up to 750,000 shares of EPIQ MD, upon reaching certain milestones, which vest immediately if EPIQ MD completes a spin-off, up-listing and/or a change of control event.

 

The Board of Directors and/or Compensation Committee may also authorize bonuses payable to Mr. Rodriguez from time to time in their discretion, in cash or securities.

 

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The agreement prohibits Mr. Bowen from competing against us during the term of the agreement and for a period of twelve months after the termination of the agreement in any state and any other geographic area in which we or our subsidiaries provide Nutraceutical products or services, directly or indirectly, during the twelve months preceding the date of the termination of the agreement.

 

We may terminate Mr. Bowen’s employment (a) for “cause” (which is defined to include, a material breach of the agreement by Mr. Bowen, any act of misappropriation of funds or embezzlement by Mr. Bowen, Mr. Bowen committing any act of fraud, or Mr. Bowen being indicted of, or pleading guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, theft, fraud, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a felony under federal or applicable state law); (b) in the event Mr. Bowen suffers a physical or mental disability which renders him unable to perform his duties and obligations for either 90 consecutive days or 180 days in any 12-month period; (c) for any reason without “cause”; or (d) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above. The agreement also automatically terminates upon the death of Mr. Bowen.

 

Mr. Bowen may terminate his employment (a) for “good reason” (i.e., (i) if his position or duties are modified to such an extent that his duties are no longer consistent with the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of EPIQ MD, (ii) there has been a material breach by us of a material term of the agreement or Mr. Bowen reasonably believes that we are violating any law which would have a material adverse effect on our operations and such violation continues uncured thirty days after such breach and after notice thereof has been provided to us by Mr. Bowen, or (iii) Mr. Bowen’s compensation is reduced without his consent, or we fail to pay to Mr. Bowen any compensation due to him upon 15 days written notice from Mr. Bowen informing us of such failure); provided, however, prior to any such termination by Mr. Bowen for “good reason”, Mr. Bowen must first advise us in writing (within 15 days of the occurrence of such event) and provide us 15 days to cure (15 days in connection with the reduction of Mr. Bowen’s salary or the failure to pay amounts owed to him)); (b) for any reason without “good reason”; and (c) upon expiration of the initial term of the agreement (or any renewal) upon notice as provided above.

 

If Mr. Bowen’s employment is terminated by Mr. Bowen for “good reason”, or by us without “cause”, Mr. Bowen is entitled to continue to receive the salary due pursuant to the terms of the agreement at the rate in effect upon the termination date for six (6) months or otherwise until such obligation ceases and we are required to pay 12 months of Mr. Bowen’s COBRA expenses.

 

The agreement contains standard assignment of inventions, indemnification, confidentiality and arbitration provisions. Further, Mr. Bowen is subject to non-solicitation covenants during the term of the agreement.

 

Consulting Agreement

 

On March 8, 2021, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with KBHS, LLC (“KBHS”), whose Chief Executive Officer is Mr. Kevin Harrington, who has been appointed as the sole member of our Advisory Board.

 

Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, KBHS agreed to provide consulting services to the Company as the Company’s Brand Ambassador, including providing endorsement services and advising on marketing, promotions, acquisitions, licensing and business development. KBHS also agreed to up to four webinar appearances on behalf of the Company per year to support the Company’s direct sales efforts. The Consulting Agreement has a term of two years, and can be terminated with ten days prior written notice (subject to applicable cure rights set forth in the Consulting Agreement), in the event we or KBHS breach any term of the agreement, or we fail to pay any amounts due, become subject to any government regulatory investigation, certain lawsuits, claims, actions or take certain other actions during the term of the Consulting Agreement.

 

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As consideration for providing the services under the Consulting Agreement, we agreed to issue KBHS 1.5 million shares of restricted common stock, which vest immediately upon issuance, to pay KBHS $10,000 per month, and agreed to pay KBHS a 5% finder’s fee on any new business introduced or developed by KBHS and 7.5% of the value of any acquisition or merger created or developed exclusively by KBHS, undertaken by the Company, subject to applicable laws. In the event we fail to pay any consideration due under the Consulting Agreement, such amount accrues interest at the rate of 1.5% per month until paid in full.

 

Equity Awards

 

The Company: (i) has not granted any stock options to its executive officers or directors from inception through the date of this Information Statement filing; (ii) did not have any outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2019; and (iii) had no options exercised by its Named Executive Officers in the fiscal years ending December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

 

Compensation of Directors

 

Our directors do not receive any compensation for serving as such, other than the consideration they receive as executive officers. As of the date hereof, there were no other arrangements between us and our directors that resulted in our making payments to any of our directors for any services provided to us by them as directors. We had no non-executive directors for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. The compensation paid to each executive director is included in the Executive Compensation table above.

 

Key Man Insurance

 

The Company does not hold “Key Man” life insurance on any of its officers or directors.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The following table sets forth information, as of December 31, 2020, with respect to our compensation plans under which common stock is authorized for issuance.

 

Plan Category 

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   -   $-    - 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders   -    -    7,565,000 
Total       $    7,565,000 

 

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2019 Stock Option Plan

 

On July 5, 2019, the Board of Directors adopted and approved a 2019 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”). The 2019 Plan is intended to promote the interests of the Company by providing eligible persons with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest, or otherwise increase their proprietary interest, in the Company as an incentive for them to remain in the service of the Company. The maximum number of shares available to be issued under the 2019 Plan is currently 10,000,000 shares, subject to adjustments for any stock splits, stock dividends or other specified adjustments which may take place in the future. The Company has issued 2,435,000 shares of common stock under the 2019 Plan as of December 31, 2020.

 

The 2019 Plan is administered by the Company’s Board of Directors. Persons eligible to participate in the 2019 Plan must: (i) be a natural person, (ii) provide bona fide services to the Company, and (iii) provide services to the Company that services are not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction, and do not directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the registrant’s securities. All grants under the 2019 Plan are intended to comply with the requirements under Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and activities under the 2019 Plan will be administered accordingly.

 

Options granted under the 2019 Plan are evidenced by agreement between the recipient and the Company, subject to the following general provisions:(i) a recipient of employee stock option may not exercise any options which would cause him/her/it to hold more than 4.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common or voting stock, unless such limitation is waived by providing 61 days’ written notice to the Company, but in no event may exercise options that would cause such recipient to hold more than 9.9% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common or voting stock; and (ii) the term of stock options shall be limited to a maximum of two years, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Dissenters Rights

 

Under Nevada law there are no dissenters rights available to our shareholders in connection with the any of the actions approved in the Majority Shareholder Consent.

 

Other Matters

 

No matters other than those discussed in this Information Statement are contained in the written consent signed by the holders of a majority of the voting power of the Company.

 

Interests of Certain Persons in or Opposition to Matters Acted Upon

 

No officer or director of the Company has any substantial interest in the matters acted upon, other than his or her role as an officer or director of the Company. No director of the Company opposed the actions disclosed herein.

 

Expense of Information Statement

 

The expenses of mailing this Information Statement will be borne by the Company, including expenses in connection with the preparation and mailing of this Information Statement and all documents that now accompany or may hereafter supplement it. It is contemplated that brokerage houses, custodians, nominees and fiduciaries will be requested to forward the Information Statement to the beneficial owners of common stock held of record by such persons and that the Company will reimburse them for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection therewith.

 

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Shareholder Proposals to Be Presented at the Next Annual Meeting

 

As of the date of this Information Statement, we had not received notice of any shareholder proposals for the 2021 annual meeting and proposals received subsequent to the date of this Information Statement will be considered untimely. For a shareholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in our proxy or information statement for the 2021 annual meeting, our Corporate Secretary must receive the written proposal at our principal executive offices no later than the deadline stated below. Such proposals must comply with SEC regulations under Rule 14a-8 regarding the inclusion of shareholder proposals in company-sponsored proxy materials. Proposals should be addressed to:

 

American International Holdings Corp.

Attention: Corporate Secretary

7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400

Plano, TX 75024

 

Proposals of holders of our voting securities intended to be presented at our 2021 annual meeting of shareholders and included in our proxy statement and form of proxy relating to such meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of Regulation 14A must be received by us, addressed to our Corporate Secretary, at our principal executive offices described above, not earlier than the close of business on May 1, 2022, and not later than the close of business on June 10, 2022, together with written notice of the shareholder’s intention to present a proposal for action at the fiscal 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, unless our annual meeting date occurs more than 30 days before or 30 days after July 30, 2022. In that case, we must receive proposals not earlier than the close of business on the 90th day prior to the date of the fiscal 2023 annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 50th day prior to the date of the annual meeting or, if the first public announcement of the date of the annual meeting is less than 75 days prior to the date of the meeting, the 15th day following the day on which we first make a public announcement of the date of the meeting.

 

Shareholder proposals must be in writing and must include (a) the name and record address of the shareholder who intends to propose the business and the class or series and number of shares of capital stock of the Company which are owned beneficially or of record by such shareholder; (b) a representation that the shareholder is a holder of record of stock of the Company entitled to vote at such meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to introduce the business specified in the notice; (c) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting; (d) any material interest of the shareholder in such business; and (e) any other information that is required to be provided by the shareholder pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act. The Board of Directors reserves the right to refuse to submit any proposal to shareholders at an annual meeting if, in its judgment, the information provided in the notice is inaccurate or incomplete, or does not comply with the requirements for shareholder proposals set forth in the Company’s Bylaws.

 

Shareholders Sharing the Same Last Name and Address

 

The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries such as brokers to satisfy delivery requirements for proxy and information statements with respect to two or more shareholders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy or information statement addressed to those shareholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially provides extra convenience for shareholders and cost savings for companies. We and some brokers household proxy materials, delivering a single proxy or information statement to multiple shareholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected shareholders. Once you have received notice from your broker or us that they are or we will be householding materials to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy or information statement, or if you currently receive multiple proxy or information statements and would prefer to participate in householding, please notify your broker if your shares are held in a brokerage account or us if you hold registered shares. You can notify us by sending a written request to American International Holdings Corp., 7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400, Plano, Texas 75024.

 

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Additional Information

 

We file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and proxy and information statements and amendments to reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act. The SEC maintains a website (https://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding us and other companies that file materials with the SEC electronically.

 

We will provide, without charge, to each person to whom an Information Statement is delivered, upon written or oral request of such person and by first class mail or other equally prompt means within one business day of receipt of such request, a copy of any of the filings described above. Individuals may request a copy of such information by sending a request to us, Attn: Corporate Secretary, American International Holdings Corp., 7950 Legacy Drive, Suite 400, Plano, TX 75024.

 

* * * * *

 

Dated: August 2, 2021 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP.
     
  By: /s/ Jacob D. Cohen
   

Jacob D. Cohen

Chief Executive Officer

 

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Appendix A

 

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE I. PREAMBLE 1
   
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS 1
   
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATION 7
   
ARTICLE IV. INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS 11
   
ARTICLE V. NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS 13
   
ARTICLE VI. INCIDENTS OF STOCK OPTIONS 14
   
ARTICLE VII. RESTRICTED STOCK 16
   
ARTICLE VIII. STOCK AWARDS 18
   
ARTICLE IX. PERFORMANCE SHARES 18
   
ARTICLE X. CHANGES OF CONTROL OR OTHER FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES 20
   
ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION 21
   
ARTICLE XII. SECURITIES MATTERS AND REGULATIONS 22
   
ARTICLE XIII. SECTION 409A OF THE CODE 22
   
ARTICLE XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 23

 

2021 Equity Incentive Plan

American International Holdings Corp.

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP.

 

2021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

ARTICLE I.

PREAMBLE

 

1.1. This 2021 Equity Incentive Plan of American International Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) is intended to secure for the Company and its Affiliates the benefits arising from ownership of the Company’s Common Stock by the Employees, Officers, Directors and Consultants of the Company and its Affiliates, all of whom are and will be responsible for the Company’s future growth. The Plan is designed to help attract and retain for the Company and its Affiliates personnel of superior ability for positions of exceptional responsibility, to reward Employees, Officers, Directors and Consultants for their services and to motivate such individuals through added incentives to further contribute to the success of the Company and its Affiliates. With respect to persons subject to Section 16 of the Act, transactions under this Plan are intended to satisfy the requirements of Rule 16b-3 of the Act.

 

1.2. Awards under the Plan may be made to an Eligible Person in the form of (i) Incentive Stock Options (to Eligible Employees only); (ii) Nonqualified Stock Options; (iii) Restricted Stock; (iv) Stock Awards; (v) Performance Shares; or (vi) any combination of the foregoing.

 

1.3. The Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Plan on July 30, 2021, subject to shareholder approval (the “Adoption Date”). The shareholders adopted this Plan on July 30, 2021 (the “Effective Date”). Unless sooner terminated as provided elsewhere in this Plan, this Plan shall terminate upon the close of business on the day next preceding the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Adoption Date. Award Agreements outstanding on such date shall continue to have force and effect in accordance with the provisions thereof.

 

1.4. The Plan shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Nevada (except its choice-of-law provisions).

 

1.5. Capitalized terms shall have the meaning provided in ARTICLE II unless otherwise provided in this Plan or any related Award Agreement.

 

ARTICLE II.

DEFINITIONS

 

DEFINITIONS. Except where the context otherwise indicates, the following definitions apply:

 

2.1. “Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as now in effect or as hereafter amended.

 

2.2. “Adoption Date” has the meaning given to such term in Section 1.3.

 

2.3. “Administrator” means the Board or a Committee.

 

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2.4. “Affiliate” means any parent corporation or subsidiary corporation of the Company, whether now or hereinafter existing, as those terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and (f), respectively, of the Code.

 

2.5. “Applicable Laws” means all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements, including, but not limited to, all applicable U.S. federal, state or local laws, any Stock Exchange rules or regulations and the applicable laws, rules or regulations of any other country or jurisdiction where Awards are granted under the Plan or Participants reside or provide services, as such laws, rules and regulations shall be in effect from time to time.

 

2.6. “Available Shares” means the sum of (i) 11,100,000 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) an annual increase on April 1st of each calendar year, beginning in 2022 and ending in 2031 (each a “Date of Determination”), in each case subject to the approval and determination of the Administrator on or prior to the applicable Date of Determination, equal to the lesser of (A) five percent (5%) of the total shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, (B) 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock; and (C) such smaller number of shares as determined by the Administrator (the “Share Limit”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, shares added to the Available Shares by the Share Limit are available for issuance as Incentive Stock Options only to the extent that making such shares available for issuance as Incentive Stock Options would not cause any Incentive Stock Option to cease to qualify as such. In the event that the Administrator shall not take action to affirmatively approve an increase in the Share Limit on or prior to the applicable Date of Determination, the Share Limit and Available Shares, shall remain at such level as they were prior to such applicable Date of Determination. For clarity, the Available Shares is a limitation on the number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the Plan.

 

2.7. “Award” means an award granted to a Participant in accordance with the provisions of the Plan, including, but not limited to, Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Stock Awards, Performance Shares, or any combination of the foregoing.

 

2.8. “Award Agreement” means the separate written agreement evidencing each Award granted to a Participant under the Plan.

 

2.9. “Board of Directors” or “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company, as constituted from time to time.

 

2.10. “Bylaws” means the Company’s Bylaws as amended and restated from time to time.

 

2.11. “Change of Control” means (i) the adoption of a plan of merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or association as a result of which the holders of the voting capital stock of the Company as a group would receive less than 50% of the voting capital stock of the surviving or resulting corporation; (ii) the approval by the Board of Directors of an agreement providing for the sale or transfer (other than as security for obligations of the Company) of substantially all the assets of the Company; or (iii) in the absence of a prior expression of approval by the Board of Directors, the acquisition of more than 20% of the Company’s voting capital stock by any person within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Act (other than the Company or a person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company).

 

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2.12. “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder.

 

2.13. “Committee” means a committee of two or more members of the Board appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Plan. In the event the Company has not designated a Committee pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Plan, “Committee” shall refer to the Compensation Committee of the Company (in the event the Company has a Compensation Committee and it has authority to administer the Plan), if any, or the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

2.14. “Common Stock” means the Company’s common stock.

 

2.15. “Company” means American International Holdings Corp. , a Nevada corporation.

 

2.16. “Consultant” means any person, including an advisor engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render bona fide consulting or advisory services to the Company or an Affiliate, other than as an Employee, Director or Non-Employee Director.

 

2.17. “Continuous Service Status” means the absence of any interruption or termination of service as an Employee or Consultant (unless otherwise provided for in the applicable Award Agreement), as determined by the Administrator in good faith and subject to Applicable Laws. Subject to Applicable Laws, the Administrator shall determine whether a leave of absence, or absence in military or government service, shall constitute an interruption of Continuous Service Status; provided, however, that, (i) if an Employee is holding an Incentive Stock Option and such leave exceeds 3 months, then, for purposes of Incentive Stock Option status only, such Employee’s service as an Employee shall be deemed terminated on the 1st day following such 3-month period, and the Incentive Stock Option shall thereafter automatically become a Nonqualified Stock Option in accordance with Applicable Laws, unless reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or statute, or unless provided otherwise pursuant to a written Company policy, and (ii) the Administrator shall not have any such discretion to the extent that the grant of such discretion would cause any tax to become due under Section 409A of the Code. Also, Continuous Service Status as an Employee or Consultant shall not be considered interrupted or terminated in the case of a transfer between locations of the Company or between the Company, its subsidiaries or Affiliates, or their respective successors.

 

2.18. “Director” means a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

2.19. “Disability” means the permanent and total disability of a person within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.

 

2.20. “Effective Date” shall be the date set forth in Section 1.3 of the Plan.

 

2.21. “Eligible Employee” means an Eligible Person who is an Employee of the Company or any Affiliate.

 

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2.22. “Eligible Person” means any Employee, Officer, Director, Non-Employee Director or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate, except for instances where services are in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction, or they directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities, subject to any other limitations as may be provided by the Code, the Act, or the Administrator. In making such determinations, the Administrator may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such person, his or her present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, and such other factors as the Administrator in its discretion shall deem relevant.

 

2.23. “Employee” means an individual who is a common-law employee of the Company or an Affiliate including employment as an Officer. Mere service as a Director or payment of a director’s fee by the Company or an Affiliate shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company or an Affiliate.

 

2.24. “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as now in effect or as hereafter amended.

 

2.25. “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date and unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

 

2.25.1 If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the NYSE American, Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

 

2.25.2 If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported for the date in question, or the Common Stock is quoted on an over-the-counter market, the Fair Market Value will be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock for the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

 

2.25.3 In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

 

2.25.4 The Administrator may also adopt a different methodology for determining Fair Market Value with respect to one or more Awards if a different methodology is necessary or advisable to secure any intended favorable tax, legal or other treatment for the particular Award(s) (for example, and without limitation, the Administrator may provide that Fair Market Value for purposes of one or more Awards will be based on an average of closing prices (or the average of high and low daily trading prices) for a specified period preceding the relevant date).

 

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2.26. “Grant Date” means, as to any Award, the latest of:

 

2.26.1 the date on which the Administrator authorizes the grant of the Award; or

 

2.26.2 the date the Participant receiving the Award becomes an Employee or a Director of the Company or its Affiliate, to the extent employment status is a condition of the grant or a requirement of the Code or the Act; or

 

2.26.3 such other date (later than the dates described in 2.26.1 and 2.26.2 above) as the Administrator may designate and as set forth in the Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.27. “Immediate Family” means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law and shall include adoptive relationships.

 

2.28. “Incentive Stock Option” means a Stock Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and is granted under ARTICLE IV of the Plan and designated as an Incentive Stock Option in a Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.29. “Non-Employee Director” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 16b-3 under the Act.

 

2.30. “Nonqualified Stock Option” means a Stock Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option and is not so designated in the Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.31. “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Act.

 

2.32. “Option Period” means the period during which a Stock Option may be exercised from time to time, as established by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement for each Participant who is granted a Stock Option.

 

2.33. “Option Price” means the purchase price for a share of Common Stock subject to purchase pursuant to a Stock Option, as established by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement for each Participant who is granted a Stock Option.

 

2.34. “Outside Director” means a Director who either (i) is not a current employee of the Company or an “affiliated corporation” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 162(m) of the Code), is not a former employee of the Company or an “affiliated corporation” receiving compensation for prior services (other than benefits under a tax qualified pension plan), was not an officer of the Company or an “affiliated corporation” at any time and is not currently receiving direct or indirect remuneration from the Company or an “affiliated corporation” for services in any capacity other than as a Director or (ii) is otherwise considered an “outside director” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code.

 

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2.35. “Participant” means an Eligible Person to whom an Award has been granted and who has entered into an Award Agreement evidencing the Award or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Award.

 

2.36. “Performance Objectives” shall have the meaning set forth in ARTICLE IX of the Plan.

 

2.37. “Performance Period” shall have the meaning set forth in ARTICLE IX of the Plan.

 

2.38. “Performance Share” means an Award under ARTICLE IX of the Plan of a unit valued by reference to the Common Stock, the payout of which is subject to achievement of such Performance Objectives, measured during one or more Performance Periods, as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall establish at the time of such Award and set forth in a Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.39. “Plan” means this American International Holdings Corp. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as it may be amended from time to time.

 

2.40. “Reporting Person” means a person required to file reports under Section 16(a) of the Act.

 

2.41. “Restricted Stock” means an Award under ARTICLE VII of the Plan of shares of Common Stock that are at the time of the Award subject to restrictions or limitations as to the Participant’s ability to sell, transfer, pledge or assign such shares, which restrictions or limitations may lapse separately or in combination at such time or times, in installments or otherwise, as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall determine at the time of such Award and set forth in a Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.42. “Restriction Period” means the period commencing on the Grant Date with respect to such shares of Restricted Stock and ending on such date as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall establish and set forth in a Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.43. “Retirement” means retirement as determined under procedures established by the Administrator or in any Award, as set forth in a Participant’s Award Agreement.

 

2.44. “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time. Those provisions of the Plan which make express reference to Rule 16b-3, or which are required in order for certain option transactions to qualify for exemption under Rule 16b-3, shall apply only to a Reporting Person.

 

2.45. “Shares” means shares of Common Stock issued in connection with Awards granted under this Plan, including, where applicable, upon exercise of Stock Options granted under this Plan.

 

2.46. “Share Limit” has the meaning given to such term under the definition of Available Shares, above.

 

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2.47. “Stock Exchange” means any stock exchange or consolidated stock price reporting system (including, but not limited to NASDAQ) on which prices for the Common Stock are quoted at any given time, and shall initially mean The NASDAQ Capital Market.

 

2.48. “Stock Award” means an Award of shares of Common Stock under ARTICLE VIII of the Plan.

 

2.49. “Stock Option” means an Award under ARTICLE IV or ARTICLE V of the Plan of an option to purchase Common Stock. A Stock Option may be either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option.

 

2.50. “Ten Percent Shareholder” means an individual who owns (or is deemed to own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code), at the time of grant, stock possessing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any of its Affiliates.

 

2.51. “Termination of Service” means (i) in the case of an Eligible Employee, the discontinuance of employment of such Participant with the Company or its Subsidiaries for any reason other than a transfer to another member of the group consisting of the Company and its Affiliates and (ii) in the case of a Director who is not an Employee of the Company or any Affiliate, the date such Participant ceases to serve as a Director. The determination of whether a Participant has discontinued service shall be made by the Administrator in its sole discretion. In determining whether a Termination of Service has occurred, the Administrator may provide that service as a Consultant or service with a business enterprise in which the Company has a significant ownership interest shall be treated as employment with the Company.

 

ARTICLE III.

ADMINISTRATION

 

3.1. The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator and shall be administered, to the extent applicable, in accordance with Rule 16b-3. The Administrator shall have the exclusive right to interpret and construe the Plan, to select the Eligible Persons who shall receive an Award, and to act in all matters pertaining to the grant of an Award and the determination and interpretation of the provisions of the related Award Agreement, including, without limitation, the determination of the number of shares subject to Stock Options and the Option Period(s) and Option Price(s) thereof, the number of shares of Restricted Stock or shares subject to Stock Awards or Performance Shares subject to an Award, the vesting periods (if any) and the form, terms, conditions and duration of each Award, and any amendment thereof consistent with the provisions of the Plan. The Administrator may adopt, establish, amend and rescind such rules, regulations and procedures as it may deem appropriate for the proper administration of the Plan, make all other determinations which are, in the Administrator’s judgment, necessary or desirable for the proper administration of the Plan, amend the Plan or a Stock Award as provided in ARTICLE XI, and terminate or suspend the Plan as provided in ARTICLE XI. All acts, determinations and decisions of the Administrator made or taken pursuant to the Plan or with respect to any questions arising in connection with the administration and interpretation of the Plan or any Award Agreement, including the severability of any and all of the provisions thereof, shall be conclusive, final and binding upon all persons. On or after the date of grant of an Award under the Plan, the Administrator may (i) accelerate the date on which any such Award becomes vested, exercisable or transferable, as the case may be, (ii) extend the term of any such Award, including, without limitation, extending the period following a termination of a Participant’s employment during which any such Award may remain outstanding, or (iii) waive any conditions to the vesting, exercisability or transferability, as the case may be, of any such Award; provided, that the Administrator shall not have any such authority to the extent that the grant of such authority would cause any tax to become due under Section 409A of the Code.

 

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3.2. The Administrator may, to the full extent permitted by and consistent with Applicable Law and the Company’s Bylaws, and subject to Subparagraph 3.2.1 herein below, delegate any or all of its powers with respect to the administration of the Plan to the Company’s Compensation Committee (if any) or another Committee of the Company consisting of not fewer than two members of the Board each of whom shall qualify (at the time of appointment to the Committee and during all periods of service on the Committee) in all respects as a Non-Employee Director and as an Outside Director.

 

3.2.1 If administration is delegated to a Committee, the Committee shall have, in connection with the administration of the Plan, the powers theretofore possessed by the Administrator as set forth herein, including the power to delegate to a subcommittee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in the Plan to the Administrator shall thereafter be to the Committee or subcommittee), subject, however, to such resolutions, not consistent with the provisions of the Plan, as may be adopted from time to time by the Board.

 

3.2.2 The Board may abolish the Committee at any time and reassume all powers and authority previously delegated to the Committee.

 

3.2.3 In addition to, and not in limitation of, the right of Administrator, the full Board of Directors and/or the Company’s Compensation Committee (if any) may from time to time grant Awards to Eligible Persons pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Plan, subject to the requirements of the Code, Rule 16b-3 under the Act or any other Applicable Law, rule or regulation. In connection with any such grants, the Board of Directors and/or the Company’s Compensation Committee shall have all of the power and authority of the Administrator to determine the Eligible Persons to whom such Awards shall be granted and the other terms and conditions of such Awards.

 

3.3. Without limiting the provisions of this ARTICLE III, and subject to the provisions of ARTICLE X, the Administrator is authorized to take such action as it determines to be necessary or advisable, and fair and equitable to Participants and to the Company, with respect to an outstanding Award in the event of a Change of Control as described in ARTICLE X or other similar event. Such action may include, but shall not be limited to, establishing, amending or waiving the form, terms, conditions and duration of an Award and the related Award Agreement, so as to provide for earlier, later, extended or additional times for exercise or payments, differing methods for calculating payments, alternate forms and amounts of payment, an accelerated release of restrictions or other modifications. The Administrator may take such actions pursuant to this Section 3.3 by adopting rules and regulations of general applicability to all Participants or to certain categories of Participants, by including, amending or waiving terms and conditions in an Award and the related Award Agreement, or by taking action with respect to individual Participants from time to time. In the event any Award is not evidenced by a written Award Agreement, such Award shall be governed by the terms of this Plan and the terms and conditions of the grant of the Award as evidenced by the minutes of the Board (or any authorized Committee thereof). For the sake of clarity, the failure of the Company to document an Award by way of a written Award Agreement shall not affect the validity of such Award.

 

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3.4. Subject to the provisions of Section 3.9 and this Section 3.4, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock which may be issued pursuant to Awards under the Plan shall be the Available Shares. Such shares of Common Stock shall be made available from authorized and unissued shares of the Company.

 

3.4.1 For all purposes under the Plan, each Performance Share awarded shall be counted as one share of Common Stock subject to an Award.

 

3.4.2 If, for any reason, any shares of Common Stock (including shares of Common Stock subject to Performance Shares) that have been awarded or are subject to issuance or purchase pursuant to Awards outstanding under the Plan are not delivered or purchased, or are reacquired by the Company, for any reason, including but not limited to a forfeiture of Restricted Stock or failure to earn Performance Shares or the termination, expiration or cancellation of a Stock Option, or any other termination of an Award without payment being made in the form of shares of Common Stock (whether or not Restricted Stock), such shares of Common Stock shall not be charged against the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock available for Award under the Plan and shall again be available for Awards under the Plan. In no event, however, may Common Stock that is surrendered or withheld to pay the exercise price of a Stock Option or to satisfy tax withholding requirements be available for future grants under the Plan.

 

3.4.3 For purposes of clarifying the preceding paragraph, shares of Common Stock covered by Awards shall only be counted as used to the extent they are actually issued and delivered to a Participant (or such Participant’s permitted transferees as described in the Plan) pursuant to the Plan. In addition, shares of Common Stock related to Awards that expire, are forfeited or cancelled or terminate for any reason without the issuance of shares shall not be treated as issued pursuant to the Plan.

 

3.4.4 The foregoing subsections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 of this Section 3.4 shall be subject to any limitations provided by the Code or by Rule 16b-3 under the Act or by any other Applicable Law, rule or regulation.

 

3.5. Each Award granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by a written Award Agreement, which shall be subject to and shall incorporate (by reference or otherwise) the applicable terms and conditions of the Plan and shall include any other terms and conditions (not inconsistent with the Plan) required by the Administrator. In the event any Award is not evidenced by a written Award Agreement, such Award shall be governed by the terms of this Plan and the terms and conditions of the grant of the Award as evidenced by the minutes of the Administrator (or any authorized Committee thereof). For the sake of clarity, the failure of the Company to document an Award by way of a written Award Agreement shall not affect the validity of such Award.

 

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3.6. In the event the Plan and/or the Common Stock issuable in connection with Awards hereunder are registered with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Act, (a) no shares of Common Stock or other awards hereunder shall be issuable by the Company under the Plan and pursuant to such registration statement, except to natural persons (as such term is interpreted by the SEC); and (b) no shares of Common Stock or other awards hereunder shall be issued (i) in connection with services associated with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction; or (ii) where the services directly or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company’s securities.

 

3.7. The Administrator may require any Participant acquiring shares of Common Stock pursuant to any Award under the Plan to represent to and agree with the Company in writing that such person is acquiring the shares of Common Stock for investment purposes and without a view to resale or distribution thereof. Shares of Common Stock issued and delivered under the Plan shall also be subject to such stop-transfer orders and other restrictions as the Administrator may deem advisable under the rules, regulations and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any Stock Exchange upon which the Common Stock is then listed and any applicable federal or state laws, and the Administrator may cause a legend or legends to be placed on the certificate or certificates representing any such shares to make appropriate reference to any such restrictions. In making such determination, the Administrator may rely upon an opinion of counsel for the Company.

 

3.8. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Plan or in an Award Agreement with respect to an Award, no Participant shall have any right as a shareholder of the Company with respect to any shares of Common Stock subject to such Participant’s Award except to the extent that, and until, one or more certificates representing such shares of Common Stock shall have been delivered to the Participant. No shares shall be required to be issued, and no certificates shall be required to be delivered, under the Plan unless and until all of the terms and conditions applicable to such Award shall have, in the sole discretion of the Administrator, been satisfied in full and any restrictions shall have lapsed in full, and unless and until all of the requirements of law and of all regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the offer and sale, or issuance and delivery, of the shares shall have been fully complied with.

 

3.9. The total amount of shares with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan, the Available Shares, the Share Limit, the ISO Limit and rights of outstanding Awards (both as to the number of shares subject to the outstanding Awards and the Option Price(s) or other purchase price(s) of such shares, as applicable) shall be appropriately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company resulting from payment of a stock dividend on the Common Stock, a stock split or subdivision or combination of shares of the Common Stock, or a reorganization or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other change in the structure of shares of the Common Stock. The foregoing adjustments and the manner of application of the foregoing provisions shall be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion. Any such adjustment may provide for the elimination of any fractional shares which might otherwise become subject to an Award. All adjustments made as a result of the foregoing in respect of each Incentive Stock Option shall be made so that such Incentive Stock Option shall continue to be an Incentive Stock Option, as defined in Section 422 of the Code.

 

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3.10. No director or person acting pursuant to authority delegated by the Administrator shall be liable for any action or determination under the Plan made in good faith. The members of the Administrator shall be entitled to indemnification by the Company in the manner and to the extent set forth in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Bylaws or as otherwise provided from time to time regarding indemnification of Directors.

 

3.11. The Administrator shall be authorized to make adjustments in any performance based criteria or in the other terms and conditions of outstanding Awards in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company (or any Affiliate, if applicable) or its financial statements or changes in Applicable Laws, regulations or accounting principles. The Administrator may correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or any Award Agreement in the manner and to the extent it shall deem necessary or desirable to reflect any such adjustment. In the event the Company (or any Affiliate, if applicable) shall assume outstanding employee benefit awards or the right or obligation to make future such awards in connection with the acquisition of another corporation or business entity, the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, make such adjustments in the terms of outstanding Awards under the Plan as it shall deem appropriate.

 

3.12. Subject to the express provisions of the Plan, the Administrator shall have full power and authority to determine whether, to what extent and under what circumstances any outstanding Award shall be terminated, canceled, forfeited or suspended. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of the Plan or an Award Agreement, all Awards to any Participant that are subject to any restriction or have not been earned or exercised in full by the Participant shall be terminated and canceled if the Participant is terminated for cause, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion.

 

ARTICLE IV.

INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS

 

4.1. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time to time on or after the Effective Date grant Incentive Stock Options to Eligible Employees, subject to the provisions of this ARTICLE IV and ARTICLE III and ARTICLE VI and subject to the following conditions:

 

4.1.1 Incentive Stock Options shall be granted only to Eligible Employees, each of whom may be granted one or more of such Incentive Stock Options at such time or times determined by the Administrator.

 

4.1.2 The Option Price per share of Common Stock for an Incentive Stock Option shall be set in the Award Agreement, but shall not be less than (i) one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the Grant Date, or (ii) in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Ten Percent Shareholder, one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the Grant Date.

 

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4.1.3 An Incentive Stock Option may be exercised in full or in part from time to time within ten (10) years from the Grant Date, or such shorter period as may be specified by the Administrator as the Option Period and set forth in the Award Agreement; provided, however, that, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Ten Percent Shareholder, such period shall not exceed five (5) years from the Grant Date; and further, provided that, in any event, the Incentive Stock Option shall lapse and cease to be exercisable upon a Termination of Service or within such period following a Termination of Service as shall have been determined by the Administrator and set forth in the related Award Agreement; and provided, further, that such period shall not exceed the period of time ending on the date three (3) months following a Termination of Service (except as otherwise provided in any employment agreement approved by the Administrator), unless employment shall have terminated:

 

(i) as a result of Disability, in which event such period shall not exceed the period of time ending on the date twelve (12) months following a Termination of Service; or

 

(ii) as a result of death, or if death shall have occurred following a Termination of Service (other than as a result of Disability) and during the period that the Incentive Stock Option was still exercisable, in which event such period may not exceed the period of time ending on the earlier of the date twelve (12) months after the date of death;

 

(iii) and provided, further, that such period following a Termination of Service or death shall in no event extend beyond the original Option Period of the Incentive Stock Option.

 

4.1.4 The aggregate Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which any Incentive Stock Options (whether under this Plan or any other plan established by the Company) are first exercisable during any calendar year by any Eligible Employee shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), determined based on the Fair Market Value(s) of such shares as of their respective Grant Dates; provided, however, that to the extent permitted under Section 422 of the Code, if the aggregate Fair Market Values of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which Stock Options intended to be Incentive Stock Options are first exercisable by any Eligible Employee during any calendar year (whether such Stock Options are granted under this Plan or any other plan established by the Company) exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the Stock Options or portions thereof which exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) shall be treated as Nonqualified Stock Options.

 

4.1.5 No Incentive Stock Options may be granted more than ten (10) years from the Adoption Date.

 

4.1.6 The Award Agreement for each Incentive Stock Option shall provide that the Participant shall notify the Company if such Participant sells or otherwise transfers any shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the Incentive Stock Option within two (2) years of the Grant Date of such Incentive Stock Option or within one (1) year of the date such shares were acquired upon the exercise of such Incentive Stock Option.

 

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4.2. The Administrator may provide for any other terms and conditions which it determines should be imposed for an Incentive Stock Option to qualify under Section 422 of the Code, as well as any other terms and conditions not inconsistent with this ARTICLE IV or ARTICLE III or ARTICLE VI, as determined in its sole discretion and set forth in the Award Agreement for such Incentive Stock Option.

 

4.3. Each provision of this ARTICLE IV and of each Incentive Stock Option granted hereunder shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of Section 422 of the Code, and any provision hereof that cannot be so construed shall be disregarded.

 

4.4. Subject to the limitations of Section 3.4, and subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 3.9 hereof, the maximum number of awards which may be granted as Incentive Stock Options under this Plan is the lesser of (a) the then Available Shares (as adjusted from time to time as set forth herein); and (b) 90,000,000 shares (as applicable, the “ISO Limit”).

 

ARTICLE V.

NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS

 

5.1. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time to time on or after the Effective Date grant Nonqualified Stock Options to Eligible Persons, subject to the provisions of this ARTICLE V and ARTICLE III or ARTICLE VI and subject to the following conditions:

 

5.1.1 Nonqualified Stock Options may be granted to any Eligible Person, each of whom may be granted one or more of such Nonqualified Stock Options, at such time or times determined by the Administrator.

 

5.1.2 The Option Price per share of Common Stock for a Nonqualified Stock Option shall be set in the Award Agreement and may be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the Grant Date; provided, however, that the exercise price of each Nonqualified Stock Option granted under the Plan shall in no event be less than the par value per share of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

5.1.3 A Nonqualified Stock Option may be exercised in full or in part from time to time within the Option Period specified by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement; provided, however, that, in any event, the Nonqualified Stock Option shall lapse and cease to be exercisable upon a Termination of Service or within such period following a Termination of Service as shall have been determined by the Administrator and set forth in the related Award Agreement.

 

5.2. The Administrator may provide for any other terms and conditions for a Nonqualified Stock Option not inconsistent with this ARTICLE V or ARTICLE III or ARTICLE VI, as determined in its sole discretion and set forth in the Award Agreement for such Nonqualified Stock Option.

 

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ARTICLE VI.

INCIDENTS OF STOCK OPTIONS

 

6.1. Each Stock Option shall be granted subject to such terms and conditions, if any, not inconsistent with this Plan, as shall be determined by the Administrator and set forth in the related Award Agreement, including any provisions as to continued employment as consideration for the grant or exercise of such Stock Option and any provisions which may be advisable to comply with Applicable Laws, regulations or rulings of any governmental authority.

 

6.2. Except as hereinafter described, a Stock Option shall not be transferable by the Participant other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant or the Participant’s guardian or legal representative. In the event of the death of a Participant, any unexercised Stock Options may be exercised to the extent otherwise provided herein or in such Participant’s Award Agreement by the executor or personal representative of such Participant’s estate or by any person who acquired the right to exercise such Stock Options by bequest under the Participant’s will or by inheritance. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may at any time permit a Participant to transfer a Nonqualified Stock Option for no consideration to or for the benefit of one or more members of the Participant’s Immediate Family (including, without limitation, to a trust for the benefit of the Participant and/or one or more members of such Participant’s Immediate Family or a corporation, partnership or limited liability company established and controlled by the Participant and/or one or more members of such Participant’s Immediate Family), subject to such limits as the Administrator may establish. The transferee of such Nonqualified Stock Option shall remain subject to all terms and conditions applicable to such Nonqualified Stock Option prior to such transfer. The foregoing right to transfer the Nonqualified Stock Option, if granted by the Administrator shall apply to the right to consent to amendments to the Award Agreement.

 

6.3. Shares of Common Stock purchased upon exercise of a Stock Option shall be paid for in such amounts, at such times and upon such terms as shall be determined by the Administrator, subject to limitations set forth in the Stock Option Award Agreement. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, permit the exercise of a Stock Option by payment in cash or by tendering shares of Common Stock (either by actual delivery of such shares or by attestation), or any combination thereof, as determined by the Administrator. In the sole discretion of the Administrator, payment in shares of Common Stock also may be made with shares received upon the exercise or partial exercise of the Stock Option, whether or not involving a series of exercises or partial exercises and whether or not share certificates for such shares surrendered have been delivered to the Participant. The Administrator also may, in its sole discretion, permit the payment of the exercise price of a Stock Option by the voluntary surrender of all or a portion of the Stock Option. Shares of Common Stock previously held by the Participant and surrendered in payment of the Option Price of a Stock Option shall be valued for such purpose at the Fair Market Value thereof on the date the Stock Option is exercised.

 

6.4. The holder of a Stock Option shall have no rights as a shareholder with respect to any shares covered by the Stock Option (including, without limitation, any voting rights, the right to inspect or receive the Company’s balance sheets or financial statements or any rights to receive dividends or non-cash distributions with respect to such shares) until such time as the holder has exercised the Stock Option and then only with respect to the number of shares which are the subject of the exercise. No adjustment shall be made for dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such stock certificate is issued.

 

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6.5. The Administrator may permit the voluntary surrender of all or a portion of any Stock Option granted under the Plan to be conditioned upon the granting to the Participant of a new Stock Option for the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock as the Stock Option surrendered, or may require such voluntary surrender as a condition precedent to a grant of a new Stock Option to such Participant. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, such new Stock Option shall be exercisable at such Option Price, during such Option Period and on such other terms and conditions as are specified by the Administrator at the time the new Stock Option is granted. Upon surrender, the Stock Options surrendered shall be canceled and the shares of Common Stock previously subject to them shall be available for the grant of other Stock Options.

 

6.6. The Administrator may at any time offer to purchase a Participant’s outstanding Stock Option for a payment equal to the value of such Stock Option payable in cash, shares of Common Stock or Restricted Stock or other property upon surrender of the Participant’s Stock Option, based on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall establish and communicate to the Participant at the time that such offer is made.

 

6.7. The Administrator shall have the discretion, exercisable either at the time the Award is granted or at the time the Participant discontinues employment, to establish as a provision applicable to the exercise of one or more Stock Options that, during a limited period of exercisability following a Termination of Service, the Stock Option may be exercised not only with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock for which it is exercisable at the time of the Termination of Service but also with respect to one or more subsequent installments for which the Stock Option would have become exercisable had the Termination of Service not occurred.

 

6.8. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company may reprice any Stock Option granted under the Plan without the approval of the shareholders of the Company, or the holder of the option. For this purpose, “reprice” means (i) any of the following or any other action that has the same effect: (A) lowering the exercise price of a Stock Option after it is granted, (B) any other action that is treated as a repricing under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), or (C) cancelling a Stock Option at a time when its exercise price exceeds the Fair Market Value of the underlying Common Stock, in exchange for another Stock Option, restricted stock or other equity, unless the cancellation and exchange occurs in connection with a merger, acquisition, spin-off or other similar corporate transaction; and (ii) any other action that is considered to be a repricing under formal or informal guidance issued by exchange or market on which the Company’s Common Stock then trades or is quoted, provided that no repricing may (1) increase the exercise price of any option granted under the Plan, or (2) reduce the exercise price below the Fair Market Value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date the action is taken to reduce such exercise price (without the approval of the holder thereof).

 

6.9. In addition to, and without limiting the above Section 6.8, the Administrator may permit the voluntary surrender of all or a portion of any Stock Option granted under the Plan to be conditioned upon the granting to the Participant of a new Stock Option for the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock as the Stock Option surrendered, or may require such voluntary surrender as a condition precedent to a grant of a new Stock Option to such Participant. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, such new Stock Option shall be exercisable at such Option Price, during such Option Period and on such other terms and conditions as are specified by the Administrator at the time the new Stock Option is granted. Upon surrender, the Stock Options surrendered shall be canceled and the shares of Common Stock previously subject to them shall be available for the grant of other Stock Options.

 

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ARTICLE VII.

RESTRICTED STOCK

 

7.1. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time to time on or after the Effective Date award shares of Restricted Stock to Eligible Persons as a reward for past service and an incentive for the performance of future services that will contribute materially to the successful operation of the Company and its Affiliates, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ARTICLE VII.

 

7.2. The Administrator shall determine the terms and conditions of any Award of Restricted Stock, which shall be set forth in the related Award Agreement, including without limitation:

 

7.2.1 the purchase price, if any, to be paid for such Restricted Stock, which may be zero, subject to such minimum consideration as may be required by Applicable Law;

 

7.2.2 the duration of the Restriction Period or Restriction Periods with respect to such Restricted Stock and whether any events may accelerate or delay the end of such Restriction Period(s);

 

7.2.3 the circumstances upon which the restrictions or limitations shall lapse, and whether such restrictions or limitations shall lapse as to all shares of Restricted Stock at the end of the Restriction Period or as to a portion of the shares of Restricted Stock in installments during the Restriction Period by means of one or more vesting schedules;

 

7.2.4 whether such Restricted Stock is subject to repurchase by the Company or to a right of first refusal at a predetermined price or if the Restricted Stock may be forfeited entirely under certain conditions;

 

7.2.5 whether any performance goals may apply to a Restriction Period to shorten or lengthen such period; and

 

7.2.6 whether dividends and other distributions with respect to such Restricted Stock are to be paid currently to the Participant or withheld by the Company for the account of the Participant.

 

7.3. Awards of Restricted Stock must be accepted within a period of thirty (30) days after the Grant Date (or such shorter or longer period as the Administrator may specify at such time) by executing an Award Agreement with respect to such Restricted Stock and tendering the purchase price, if any. A prospective recipient of an Award of Restricted Stock shall not have any rights with respect to such Award, unless such recipient has executed an Award Agreement with respect to such Restricted Stock, has delivered a fully executed copy thereof to the Administrator and has otherwise complied with the applicable terms and conditions of such Award.

 

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7.4. In the sole discretion of the Administrator and as set forth in the Award Agreement for an Award of Restricted Stock, all shares of Restricted Stock held by a Participant and still subject to restrictions shall be forfeited by the Participant upon the Participant’s Termination of Service and shall be reacquired, canceled and retired by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement with respect to an Award of Restricted Stock, in the event of the death, Disability or Retirement of a Participant during the Restriction Period, or in other cases of special circumstances (including hardship or other special circumstances of a Participant whose employment is involuntarily terminated), the Administrator may elect to waive in whole or in part any remaining restrictions with respect to all or any part of such Participant’s Restricted Stock, if it finds that a waiver would be appropriate.

 

7.5. Except as otherwise provided in this ARTICLE VII, no shares of Restricted Stock received by a Participant shall be sold, exchanged, transferred, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed of during the Restriction Period.

 

7.6. Upon an Award of Restricted Stock to a Participant, a certificate or certificates representing the shares of such Restricted Stock will be issued to and registered in the name of the Participant. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, such certificate or certificates will be held in custody by the Company until (i) the Restriction Period expires and the restrictions or limitations lapse, in which case one or more certificates representing such shares of Restricted Stock that do not bear a restrictive legend (other than any legend as required under applicable federal or state securities laws) shall be delivered to the Participant, or (ii) a prior forfeiture by the Participant of the shares of Restricted Stock subject to such Restriction Period, in which case the Company shall cause such certificate or certificates to be canceled and the shares represented thereby to be retired, all as set forth in the Participant’s Award Agreement. It shall be a condition of an Award of Restricted Stock that the Participant deliver to the Company a stock power endorsed in blank relating to the shares of Restricted Stock to be held in custody by the Company.

 

7.7. Except as provided in this ARTICLE VII or in the related Award Agreement, a Participant receiving an Award of shares of Restricted Stock Award shall have, with respect to such shares, all rights of a shareholder of the Company, including the right to vote the shares and the right to receive any distributions, unless and until such shares are otherwise forfeited by such Participant; provided, however, the Administrator may require that any cash dividends with respect to such shares of Restricted Stock be automatically reinvested in additional shares of Restricted Stock subject to the same restrictions as the underlying Award, or may require that cash dividends and other distributions on Restricted Stock be withheld by the Company or its Affiliates for the account of the Participant. The Administrator shall determine whether interest shall be paid on amounts withheld, the rate of any such interest, and the other terms applicable to such withheld amounts.

 

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ARTICLE VIII.

STOCK AWARDS

 

8.1. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time to time on or after the Effective Date grant Stock Awards to Eligible Persons in payment of compensation that has been earned or as compensation to be earned, including without limitation compensation awarded or earned concurrently with or prior to the grant of the Stock Award, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ARTICLE VIII.

 

8.2. For the purposes of this Plan, in determining the value of a Stock Award, all shares of Common Stock subject to such Stock Award shall be set in the Award Agreement and may be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the Grant Date.

 

8.3. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator and set forth in the related Award Agreement, shares of Common Stock subject to a Stock Award will be issued, and one or more certificates representing such shares will be delivered, to the Participant as soon as practicable following the Grant Date of such Stock Award. Upon the issuance of such shares and the delivery of one or more certificates representing such shares to the Participant, such Participant shall be and become a shareholder of the Company fully entitled to receive dividends, to vote and to exercise all other rights of a shareholder of the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, unless the Administrator expressly provides otherwise with respect to a Stock Award, as set forth in the related Award Agreement, no Stock Award shall be deemed to be an outstanding Award for purposes of the Plan.

 

ARTICLE IX.

PERFORMANCE SHARES

 

9.1. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may from time to time on or after the Effective Date award Performance Shares to Eligible Persons as an incentive for the performance of future services that will contribute materially to the successful operation of the Company and its Affiliates, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this ARTICLE IX.

 

9.2. The Administrator shall determine the terms and conditions of any Award of Performance Shares, which shall be set forth in the related Award Agreement, including without limitation:

 

9.2.1 the purchase price, if any, to be paid for such Performance Shares, which may be zero, subject to such minimum consideration as may be required by Applicable Law;

 

9.2.2 the performance period (the “Performance Period”) and/or performance objectives (the “Performance Objectives”) applicable to such Awards;

 

9.2.3 the number of Performance Shares that shall be paid to the Participant if the applicable Performance Objectives are exceeded or met in whole or in part; and

 

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9.2.4 the form of settlement of a Performance Share.

 

9.3. At any date, each Performance Share shall have a value equal to the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock.

 

9.4. Performance Periods may overlap, and Participants may participate simultaneously with respect to Performance Shares for which different Performance Periods are prescribed.

 

9.5. Performance Objectives may vary from Participant to Participant and between Awards and shall be based upon such performance criteria or combination of factors as the Administrator may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, minimum earnings per share or return on equity. If during the course of a Performance Period there shall occur significant events which the Administrator expects to have a substantial effect on the applicable Performance Objectives during such period, the Administrator may revise such Performance Objectives.

 

9.6. In the sole discretion of the Administrator and as set forth in the Award Agreement for an Award of Performance Shares, all Performance Shares held by a Participant and not earned shall be forfeited by the Participant upon the Participant’s Termination of Service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise provided in an Award Agreement with respect to an Award of Performance Shares, in the event of the death, Disability or Retirement of a Participant during the applicable Performance Period, or in other cases of special circumstances (including hardship or other special circumstances of a Participant whose employment is involuntarily terminated), the Administrator may determine to make a payment in settlement of such Performance Shares at the end of the Performance Period, based upon the extent to which the Performance Objectives were satisfied at the end of such period and pro-rated for the portion of the Performance Period during which the Participant was employed by the Company or an Affiliate; provided, however, that the Administrator may provide for an earlier payment in settlement of such Performance Shares in such amount and under such terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate or desirable.

 

9.7. The settlement of a Performance Share shall be made in cash, whole shares of Common Stock or a combination thereof and shall be made as soon as practicable after the end of the applicable Performance Period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator in its sole discretion may allow a Participant to defer payment in settlement of Performance Shares on terms and conditions approved by the Administrator and set forth in the related Award Agreement entered into in advance of the time of receipt or constructive receipt of payment by the Participant.

 

9.8. Performance Shares shall not be transferable by the Participant. The Administrator shall have the authority to place additional restrictions on the Performance Shares including, but not limited to, restrictions on transfer of any shares of Common Stock that are delivered to a Participant in settlement of any Performance Shares.

 

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ARTICLE X.

CHANGES OF CONTROL OR OTHER FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES

 

10.1. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control and unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement with respect to a particular Award:

 

10.1.1 all outstanding Stock Options shall become immediately exercisable in full, subject to any appropriate adjustments in the number of shares subject to the Stock Option and the Option Price, and shall remain exercisable for the remaining Option Period, regardless of any provision in the related Award Agreement limiting the exercisability of such Stock Option or any portion thereof for any length of time;

 

10.1.2 all outstanding Performance Shares with respect to which the applicable Performance Period has not been completed shall be paid out as soon as practicable as follows:

 

(i) all Performance Objectives applicable to the Award of Performance Shares shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent necessary to earn one hundred percent (100%) of the Performance Shares covered by the Award;

 

(ii) the applicable Performance Period shall be deemed to have been completed upon occurrence of the Change of Control;

 

(iii) the payment to the Participant in settlement of the Performance Shares shall be the amount determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, or in the manner stated in the Award Agreement, as multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of full calendar months of the applicable Performance Period that have elapsed prior to occurrence of the Change of Control, and the denominator of which is the total number of months in the original Performance Period; and

 

(iv) upon the making of any such payment, the Award Agreement as to which it relates shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect; and

 

10.1.3 all outstanding shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which the restrictions have not lapsed shall be deemed vested, and all such restrictions shall be deemed lapsed and the Restriction Period ended.

 

10.2. Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, upon the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, each Award granted under the Plan and then outstanding shall terminate; provided, however, that following the adoption of a plan of dissolution or liquidation, and in any event prior to the effective date of such dissolution or liquidation, each such outstanding Award granted hereunder shall be exercisable in full and all restrictions shall lapse, to the extent set forth in Section 10.1.1, 10.1.2 and 10.1.3 above.

 

10.3. After the merger of one or more corporations into the Company or any Affiliate, any merger of the Company into another corporation, any consolidation of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company and one or more corporations, or any other corporate reorganization of any form involving the Company as a party thereto and involving any exchange, conversion, adjustment or other modification of the outstanding shares of the Common Stock, each Participant shall, at no additional cost, be entitled, upon any exercise of such Participant’s Stock Option, to receive, in lieu of the number of shares as to which such Stock Option shall then be so exercised, the number and class of shares of stock or other securities or such other property to which such Participant would have been entitled to pursuant to the terms of the agreement of merger or consolidation or reorganization, if at the time of such merger or consolidation or reorganization, such Participant had been a holder of record of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares as to which such Stock Option shall then be so exercised. Comparable rights shall accrue to each Participant in the event of successive mergers, consolidations or reorganizations of the character described above. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, provide for similar adjustments upon the occurrence of such events with regard to other outstanding Awards under this Plan. The foregoing adjustments and the manner of application of the foregoing provisions shall be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion. Any such adjustment may provide for the elimination of any fractional shares which might otherwise become subject to an Award. All adjustments made as the result of the foregoing in respect of each Incentive Stock Option shall be made so that such Incentive Stock Option shall continue to be an Incentive Stock Option, as defined in Section 422 of the Code.

 

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ARTICLE XI.

AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

 

11.1. Subject to the provisions of Section 11.2, the Board of Directors at any time and from time to time may amend or terminate the Plan as may be necessary or desirable to implement or discontinue the Plan or any provision hereof, to the extent required by the Act or the Code, or rules and regulations of the Stock Exchange and/or such other securities exchanges, if any, which the Company’s Common Stock is then subject to, however, no amendment, without approval by the Company’s shareholders, shall:

 

11.1.1 materially alter the group of persons eligible to participate in the Plan;

 

11.1.2 except as provided in Section 3.4, change the maximum aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that are available for Awards under the Plan; or

 

11.1.3 alter the class of individuals eligible to receive an Incentive Stock Option or increase the limit on Incentive Stock Options set forth in Section 4.1.4 or the value of shares of Common Stock for which an Eligible Employee may be granted an Incentive Stock Option.

 

11.2. No amendment to or discontinuance of the Plan or any provision hereof by the Board of Directors or the shareholders of the Company shall, without the written consent of the Participant, adversely affect (in the sole discretion of the Administrator) any Award theretofore granted to such Participant under this Plan; provided, however, that the Administrator retains the right and power to:

 

11.2.1 annul any Award if the Participant is terminated for cause as determined by the Administrator; and

 

11.2.2 convert any outstanding Incentive Stock Option to a Nonqualified Stock Option.

 

11.3. If a Change of Control has occurred, no amendment or termination shall impair the rights of any person with respect to an outstanding Award as provided in ARTICLE X.

 

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ARTICLE XII.

SECURITIES MATTERS AND REGULATIONS

 

12.1. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the obligation of the Company to sell or deliver Shares with respect to any Award granted under the Plan shall be subject to all Applicable Laws, rules and regulations, including all applicable federal and state securities laws, and the obtaining of all such approvals by governmental agencies as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Administrator. The Administrator may require, as a condition of the issuance and delivery of certificates evidencing shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms hereof, that the recipient of such shares make such agreements and representations, and that such certificates bear such legends, as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or advisable.

 

12.2. Each Award is subject to the requirement that, if at any time the Administrator determines that the listing, registration or qualification of Shares is required by any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory body is necessary or desirable as a condition of, or in connection with, the grant of an Award or the issuance of Shares, no such Award shall be granted or payment made or Shares issued, in whole or in part, unless listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval has been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Administrator.

 

12.3. In the event that the disposition of Shares acquired pursuant to the Plan is not covered by a then current registration statement under the Securities Act and is not otherwise exempt from such registration, such Shares shall be restricted against transfer to the extent required by the Securities Act or regulations thereunder, and the Administrator may require a Participant receiving Common Stock pursuant to the Plan, as a condition precedent to receipt of such Common Stock, to represent to the Company in writing that the Common Stock acquired by such Participant is acquired for investment only and not with a view to distribution.

 

ARTICLE XIII.

SECTION 409A OF THE CODE

 

13.1. Unless otherwise expressly provided for in an Award Agreement, the Plan and each Award Agreement will be interpreted to the greatest extent possible in a manner that makes the Plan and the Awards granted hereunder exempt from Section 409A of the Code, and, to the extent not so exempt, in compliance with Section 409A of the Code. If the Administrator determines that any Award granted hereunder is not exempt from and is therefore subject to Section 409A of the Code, the Award Agreement evidencing such Award will incorporate the terms and conditions necessary to avoid the consequences specified in Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code, and to the extent an Award Agreement is silent on terms necessary for compliance, such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan (and unless the Award Agreement specifically provides otherwise), if the Shares are publicly traded, and if a Participant holding an Award that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, no distribution or payment of any amount that is due because of a “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) will be issued or paid before the date that is six months following the date of such Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death, unless such distribution or payment can be made in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code, and any amounts so deferred will be paid in a lump sum on the day after such six month period elapses, with the balance paid thereafter on the original schedule.

 

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13.2. With respect to any Award that constitutes nonqualified deferred compensation within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, termination of a Participant’s Continuous Service Status shall mean a separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, unless the Participant was an Employee immediately prior to such termination and is then contemporaneously retained as a Consultant pursuant to a written agreement and such agreement provides otherwise. The Continuous Service Status of a Participant shall be deemed to have terminated for all purposes of the Plan if such person is employed by or provides services to Subsidiary and such Subsidiary ceases to be a Subsidiary, unless the Administrator determines otherwise. To the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code, a Participant who ceases to be an Employee of the Company but continues, or simultaneously commences, services as a Director of the Company shall be deemed to have had a termination of Continuous Service Status for purposes of the Plan.

 

ARTICLE XIV.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 

14.1. Nothing in the Plan or any Award granted hereunder shall confer upon any Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or its Affiliates or to serve as a Director or shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or its Affiliates or the shareholders of the Company, as applicable, to terminate the employment of a Participant or to release or remove a Director at any time. Unless specifically provided otherwise, no Award granted under the Plan shall be deemed salary or compensation for the purpose of computing benefits under any employee benefit plan or other arrangement of the Company or its Affiliates for the benefit of their respective employees unless the Company shall determine otherwise. No Participant shall have any claim to an Award until it is actually granted under the Plan and an Award Agreement has been executed and delivered to the Company. To the extent that any person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company under the Plan, such right shall, except as otherwise provided by the Administrator, be no greater than the right of an unsecured general creditor of the Company. All payments to be made hereunder shall be paid from the general funds of the Company, and no special or separate fund shall be established and no segregation of assets shall be made to assure payment of such amounts, except as provided in ARTICLE VII with respect to Restricted Stock and except as otherwise provided by the Administrator.

 

14.2. The Plan and the grant of Awards shall be subject to all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any government or regulatory agency as may be required. Any provision herein relating to compliance with Rule 16b-3 under the Act shall not be applicable with respect to participation in the Plan by Participants who are not subject to Section 16 of the Act.

 

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14.3. The terms of the Plan shall be binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns.

 

14.4. Neither a Stock Option nor any other type of equity-based compensation provided for hereunder shall be transferable except as provided for in Section 6.2. In addition to the transfer restrictions otherwise contained herein, additional transfer restrictions shall apply to the extent required by federal or state securities laws. If any Participant makes such a transfer in violation hereof, any obligation hereunder of the Company to such Participant shall terminate immediately.

 

14.5. This Plan and all actions taken hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

14.6. Each Participant exercising an Award hereunder agrees to give the Administrator prompt written notice of any election made by such Participant under Section 83(b) of the Code, or any similar provision thereof, as applicable.

 

14.7. If any provision of this Plan or an Award Agreement is or becomes or is deemed invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, or would disqualify the Plan or any Award Agreement under any law deemed applicable by the Administrator, such provision shall be construed or deemed amended to conform to Applicable Laws, or if it cannot be construed or deemed amended without, in the determination of the Administrator, materially altering the intent of the Plan or the Award Agreement, it shall be stricken, and the remainder of the Plan or the Award Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

14.8. The grant of an Award pursuant to this Plan shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or any of its Affiliates to make adjustments, reclassification, reorganizations, or changes of its capital or business structure, or to merge or consolidate, or to dissolve, liquidate or sell, or to transfer all or part of its business or assets.

 

14.9. The Plan is not subject to the provisions of ERISA or qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code.

 

14.10. If a Participant is required to pay to the Company an amount with respect to income and employment tax withholding obligations in connection with (i) the exercise of a Nonqualified Stock Option, (ii) certain dispositions of Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option, or (iii) the receipt of Common Stock pursuant to any other Award, then the issuance of Common Stock to such Participant shall not be made (or the transfer of shares by such Participant shall not be required to be effected, as applicable) unless such withholding tax or other withholding liabilities shall have been satisfied in a manner acceptable to the Company. To the extent provided by the terms of an Award Agreement, the Participant may satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under an Award by any of the following means (in addition to the Company’s right to withhold from any compensation paid to the Participant by the Company) or by a combination of such means: (i) tendering a cash payment; (ii) authorizing the Company to withhold shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant as a result of the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under the Award, provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law; or (iii) delivering to the Company owned and unencumbered shares of Common Stock.

 

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14.11. Compliance with other laws.

 

14.11.1 For Reporting Persons:

 

(i) the Plan is intended to satisfy the provisions of Rule 16b-3;

 

(ii) all transactions involving Participants who are subject to Section 16(b) of the Act are subject to the provisions of Rule 16b-3 regardless of whether they are set forth in the Plan; and

 

(iii) any provision of the Plan that conflicts with Rule 16b-3 does not apply to the extent of the conflict.

 

14.11.2 If any provision of the Plan, any Award, or Award Agreement conflicts with the requirements of Code Section 162(m) or 422 for Awards subject to these requirements, then that provision does not apply to the extent of the conflict.

 

14.11.3 Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, if, for an Employee of a parent company, the conversion of an Incentive Stock Option to a Nonqualified Stock Option or the treatment of an Incentive Stock Option as a Nonqualified Stock Option would not satisfy the requirements of Code Section 409A or an exemption thereto, as determined by the Administrator in its exclusive discretion, then the Incentive Stock Option shall terminate on the date that it would no longer qualify as an Incentive Stock Option as determined by the Administrator in its exclusive discretion.

 

14.12. In addition to the remedies of the Company elsewhere provided for herein, failure by a Participant to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the Plan or any Award Agreement, unless such failure is remedied by such Participant within ten days after having been notified of such failure by the Administrator, shall be grounds for the cancellation and forfeiture of such Award, in whole or in part, as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may determine.

 

14.13. Any reference in the Plan to a written document includes any document delivered electronically or posted on the Company’s intranet.

 

14.14. The headings and captions in the Plan are inserted as a matter of convenience for organizational purposes, and do not construe, define, extend, interpret, or limit any provision of the Plan.

 

14.15. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine, or neuter form, and the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

 

14.16. Any reference in the Plan to a statutory or regulatory provision includes corresponding successor provisions.

 

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14.17. The proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to Awards granted under the Plan shall constitute general funds of the Company.

 

14.18. A Participant’s electronic signature of an Award Agreement shall have the same validity and effect as a signature affixed by hand.

 

14.19. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or in any Award Agreement to the contrary, the Company will be entitled to the extent permitted or required by Applicable Law, Company policy and/or the requirements of a Stock Exchange on which the Shares are listed for trading, in each case, as in effect from time to time, to recoup compensation of whatever kind paid by the Company at any time to a Participant under this Plan. No such recoupment of compensation will be an event giving rise to a right to resign for “good reason” or “constructive termination” (or similar term) under any agreement between any Participant and the Company.

 

14.20. Corporate action constituting a grant by the Company of an Award to any Participant shall be deemed completed as of the date of such corporate action, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, regardless of when the instrument, certificate, or letter evidencing the Award is communicated to, or actually received or accepted by, the Participant. In the event that the corporate records (e.g., Board consents, resolutions or minutes) documenting the corporate action constituting the grant contain terms (e.g., exercise price, vesting schedule or number of Shares) that are inconsistent with those in the Award Agreement or related grant documents as a result of a clerical error in the preparation of the Award Agreement or related grant documentation, the corporate records will control, and the Participant will have no legally binding right to the incorrect term in the Award Agreement or related grant documentation.

 

14.21. Nothing contained in the Plan or in any Award agreement executed pursuant hereto shall be deemed to confer upon any individual or entity to whom an Award is or may be granted hereunder any right to remain in the employ or service of the Company or a parent or subsidiary of the Company or any entitlement to any remuneration or other benefit pursuant to any consulting or advisory arrangement.

 

* * * * *

 

Approved by the Board of Directors on July 30, 2021, and approved and ratified by the Shareholders of the Company on July 30, 2021.

 

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Appendix B

 

 

 
  *090204*

 

   
BARBARA K. CEGAVSKE
Secretary of State
202 North Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4201
(775) 684-5708
Website: www.nvsos.gov

 

   
   
Certificate of Amendment  
(PURSUANT TO NRS 78.385 AND 78.390)  
   
   

 

USE BLACK INK ONLY - DO NOT HIGHLIGHT ABOVE SPACE IS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

 

Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
For Nevada Profit Corporations
(Pursuant to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 - After Issuance of Stock)

 

 
1. Name of corporation:
American International Holdings Corp. [C5815-1986]
 
 
2. The articles have been amended as follows: (provide article numbers, if available)
Article IV Stock, is deleted and replaced in its entirety with Article IV Stock, set forth on the attachment hereto (which shall have no effect on any previously designated series of preferred stock)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3. The vote by which the shareholders holding shares in the corporation entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting power, or such greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote by classes or series, or as may be required by the provisions of the articles of incorporation* have voted in favor of the amendment is:

 

 
           
4. Effective date and time of filing: (optional) Date:     Time:  
  (must not be later than 90 days after the certificate is filed)

 

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5. Signature: (required)

 

X  
Signature of Officer  

 

*lf any proposed amendment would alter or change any preference or any relative or other right given to any class or series of outstanding shares, then the amendment must be approved by the vote, in addition to the affirmative vote otherwise required, of the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of each class or series affected by the amendment regardless to limitations or restrictions on the voting power thereof.

 

IMPORTANT: Failure to include any of the above information and submit with the proper fees may cause this filing to be rejected.

 

This form must be accompanied by appropriate fees. Nevada Secretary of State Amend Profit-After
Revised: 1-5-15

 

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ARTICLE IV

 

STOCK

 

The total number of shares which the Corporation shall be entitled to issue is 200,000,000 shares of capital stock consisting of 195,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001. The Board of Directors has the authority to establish one or more series of preferred stock and fix the relative rights and preferences of any series of preferred stock to be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

Reverse Stock Split of Outstanding Common Stock

 

Effective as of the effective date set forth under “Effective date and time of filing” on this Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (or in the absence of such date, on the date such Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation is filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada)(the “Effective Time”), every [2 to 60, depending on the final ratio approved by the Board of Directors] shares of the Corporation’s common stock (but not any shares of Preferred Stock), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, or held in treasury prior to the Effective Time (collectively the “Old Capital Stock”), shall be automatically reclassified and combined into One (1) share of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). Any stock certificate that, immediately prior to the Effective Time, represented shares of Old Capital Stock will, from and after the Effective Time, automatically and without the necessity of presenting the same for exchange, represent the number of shares as equals the quotient obtained by dividing the number of shares of Old Capital Stock represented by such certificate immediately prior to the Effective Time by [2 to 60, depending on the final ratio approved by the Board of Directors], subject to any adjustments for fractional shares as set forth below; provided, however, that each person holding of record a stock certificate or certificates that represented shares of Old Capital Stock shall receive, upon surrender of such certificate or certificates, a new certificate or certificates evidencing and representing the number of shares of capital stock to which such person is entitled under the foregoing reclassification. No fractional shares of capital stock shall be issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. In lieu of any fractional share of capital stock to which a shareholder would otherwise be entitled, the Corporation shall issue that number of shares of capital stock as rounded up to the nearest whole share. The Reverse Stock Split shall have no effect on the number of authorized shares of capital stock, previously designated series of preferred stock or the par value thereof.