Dalrada Financial Corp 2020 Stock Compensation Plan

On July 9, 2020, the Board authorized the Dalrada Financial Corp 2020 Stock Compensation Plan to be used to compensate the company board of directors. The plan allocates the issuance of up to 3,500,000 shares. On February 25, 2021, the Company amended the plan to issue up to 4,500,000 shares and issued an aggregate of 4,500,000 common shares, or 500,000 shares to each board member (9). 3,500,000 shares of common stock were granted on July 9, 2020, at $0.08 per share and 1,000,000 shares of common stock were granted on February 25, 2021, at $0.45 per share, for a total fair value of $730,000, which is included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

On May 10, 2021, the Company granted 1,000,000 options to purchase common stock to its Chief Financial Officer with an exercise price of $0.47 per share. The options expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the options granted was $0.43 per share, or $430,027 which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On November 10, 2021, the Company cancelled 6,500,000 shares issued to the Board of Directors and issued 6,500,000 cashless warrants. 4,500,000 cashless warrants were to vest immediately, and 2,000,000 cashless warrants were to vest over a 12-month period. All cashless warrants carry a $0.45 exercise price and a ten-year term. The Company recorded stock-based compensation related to the 6,500,000 shares in prior periods. The issuance of the warrants was treated as a modification and, as a result of the value of the stock-based compensation of the shares cancelled being greater than the stock-based compensation related to the cashless warrants issued, no additional stock-based compensation expense was recorded for the year ended June 30, 2022.

On November 30, 2021, the Company issued 2,275,000 cashless warrants to employees and consultants for services performed. 825,000 cashless warrants vested immediately and 1,450,000 cashless warrants vests over a 36-month period. The cashless warrants include an exercise price of $0.45 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.73 per share, or $1,651,093 which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On February 16, 2022, the Company issued 2,250,000 cashless warrants to new members of the Board of Directors. The cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.59 per share, or $1,338,644 which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On August 11, 2022, the Company issued 2,200,000 cashless warrants to new members of the Board of Directors and Advisors. 1,500,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. 450,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.41 per share. 250,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period beginning April 8, 2023 and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.18 per share, or $397,890 which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On October 7, 2022, the Company issued 3,000,000 cashless warrants to the selling shareholder of Bothof in connection with acquisition of Bothof. The warrants vest over a 24-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.15 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $1.26 per share, or $3,482,550 which was calculated using the Fair Value method. The cashless warrants are contingent on the selling shareholder’s continued employment with the Company; therefore, it is treated as stock-based compensation expense and recognized ratably over a 24-month period. 

On March 1, 2023, the Company issued 1,000,000 cashless warrants to the selling shareholders of Dalrada Technology Ltd with the acquisition of Dalrada Technology Ltd. The warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.07 per share, or $68,975, which was calculated using the Fair Value method.

On April 14, 2023, the Company authorized and issued 26,638,500 cashless warrants to various officers, employees, and consultants of the Company. A total of 5,575,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. A total of 3,600,000 cashless warrants vest over a 24-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. A total of 5,000,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.33 per share. A total of 1,300,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.20 per share. A total of 500,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.12 per share. A total of 250,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share. A total of 20,000 cashless warrants vest over a 12-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.09 per share. A total of 6,200,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.16 per share. A total of 2,250,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.25 per share. A total of 1,143,500 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.08 per share. The remaining 800,000 cashless warrants vest over a 24-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.14 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.08 per share, or $2,143,402, which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On May 25, 2023, the Company authorized and issued 587,634 cashless warrants to various employees of the Company. A total of 537,634 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.45 per share, and the remaining 50,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.08 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.10 per share, or $47,408, which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model. 

On September 6, 2023, the Company authorized and issued 15,861,000 cashless warrants to various officers, employees, and consultants of the Company. A total of 6,000,000 cashless warrants vest over a 24-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.10 per share. A total of 4,200,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.12 per share. A total of 5,161,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.17 per share. A total of 500,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.12 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.08 per share, or $2,064,699, which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

On December 14, 2023, the Company authorized and issued 250,000 cashless warrants to various employees of the Company. All 250,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.17 per share. The cashless warrants expire in ten years after issuance. The fair value of the cashless warrants granted was $0.17 per share, or $42,056, which was calculated using the Black-Scholes model.

During the six months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, stock-based compensation was $2,128,469 and $1,369,238, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost of non-vested options was $5,318,203 on December 31, 2023, which will be recognized through fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.