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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
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Stock-Based Compensation

  

12. Stock-Based Compensation

 

Dalrada Financial Corporation 2020 Stock Compensation Plan

 

On July 9, 2020, the Board authorized the Dalrada Financial Corporation 2020 Stock Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) to be used to compensate the company’s 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. Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. On November 10, 2021, the Company cancelled 6,500,000 shares issued under the Plan to the Board of Directors and issued 6,500,000 cashless warrants. A total of 4,500,000 cashless warrants were to vest immediately, and the remaining 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 of $730,000 related to the 6,500,000 shares. 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. A total of 825,000 cashless warrants were vested immediately and the remaining 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. A total of 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, and the remaining 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 the 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 $5,101,223, 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.

 

On January 30, 2024, the Company authorized and issued 5,455,000 cashless warrants to various employees and consultants of the company. A total of 580,000 cashless warrants vest over a 36-month period and hold an exercise price of $0.20 per share. A total of 1,875,000 cashless warrants vest immediately and hold an exercise price of $0.12 per share. A total of 3,000,000 cashless warrants vest immediately and hold an exercise price of $0.20 per share.

                       
                Weighted  
    Common     Weighted     Average  
    Stock     Average     Remaining  
    Warrants     Exercise Price     Contractual Life  
Outstanding - June 30, 2022     12,025,000     $       8.82  
Granted     33,426,134     $ 0.29          
Exercised                    
Forfeited                    
Outstanding - June 30, 2023     45,451,134     $ 0.33       8.83  
Granted     21,566,000     $ 0.14          
Exercised                    
Forfeited     (12,902,355)                
Outstanding - June 30, 2024     54,144,779     $ 0.26       8.27  
Exercisable at June 30, 2024     40,824,938     $ 0.29       8.10  

 

        
   Years Ended June 30, 
   2024   2023 
Risk-free interest rate   4.00%    3.61% 
Expected volatility (1)   109.7%    158.3% 
Expected dividend yield   0.00%    0.00% 
Expected life (years)   5.27    5.27 

 

The intrinsic value of outstanding warrants was $0 as of June 30, 2024, and 2023.

 

During the year ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, stock-based compensation expenses were $5,087,315 and $4,022,656, respectively. Total unrecognized compensation cost of non-vested options was $2,384,724 and $4,985,051 on June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively, which will be recognized over the next two and half fiscal years. The unrecognized compensation cost of non-vested options for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 will be recognized over the next two and half fiscal years.