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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shares Authorized
The authorized capital stock consists of 200,000,000 shares, of which 180,000,000 are shares of common stock and 20,000,000 are shares of preferred stock.
2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
On July 26, 2021, the Company adopted the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Equity Plan”) and authorized the reservation of 200,000 shares of common stock for future issuances under the 2021 Equity Plan. The 2021 Equity Plan provides that the Company may grant options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards or any combination of the foregoing. On December 19, 2022, the Company held its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, and the shareholders approved to amend the 2021 Equity Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuances thereunder to 300,000 shares from 200,000. On November 10, 2023, the board of directors of the Company approved the adoption of the Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Plan, the sole purpose of which was to remove any inadvertent references to the Company being a Delaware corporation or the 2021 Equity Plan being governed under Delaware law and to properly state that the Company is a Nevada corporation and that the 2021 Equity Plan is governed by Nevada law. On December 13, 2024, the Company held its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, and the shareholders approved to amend the 2021 Equity Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuances thereunder to 600,000 shares from 300,000. On August 6, 2025, the Company held its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, and the shareholders approved to amend the 2021 Equity Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuances thereunder to 1,000,000 shares from 600,000.
Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock
In August 2016, the Company designated one share of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), which has a stated value equal to $1.00 as may be adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations or splits. Each one (1) share of the Series A Preferred Stock shall have voting rights equal to (x) the total issued and outstanding Common Stock eligible to vote at the time of the respective vote divided by (y) forty-nine one hundredths (0.49) minus (z) the total issued and outstanding Common Stock eligible to vote at the time of the respective vote. The Series A Preferred Stock does not convert into securities of the Company. The Series A Preferred Stock does not contain any redemption provision. In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holder of Series A Preferred shall not have any priority or preferences with respect to any distribution of any assets of the Company and shall be entitled to receive equally with the holders of the Company’s common stock. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 204, there were Series A Preferred Stock outstanding.
Series B Preferred Stock
On August 4, 2023, the Board filed the Certificate of Designation of Preferences (“COD”), Rights and Limitations of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B COD”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada designating 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock as Series B (the “Series B Preferred”). The outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall have 10 votes per share and shall vote together with the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as a single class exclusively with respect to the Authorized Stock Increase (as defined in the Series B COD) and shall not be entitled to vote on any other matter. The shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be voted, without action by the holder, on the Authorized Stock Increase in the same proportion as shares of Common Stock are voted (excluding any shares of Common Stock that are not voted) on the Authorized Stock Increase. The Series B Preferred shall not have the right to vote and/or consent on any matter other than an Authorized Stock Increase Proposal. The Series B Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to participate in any distribution of assets or rights upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, shall not be convertible into Common Stock or any other security of the Company, and shall not be entitled to any dividends or distributions. The outstanding shares of Series B preferred shall be redeemed in whole, but not in part (i) if such redemption is ordered by the board of directors, or (ii) automatically and effective immediately after the effectiveness of an anticipated Authorized Stock increase. The aggregate consideration payable for the outstanding Series B Preferred redeemed in the redemption shall be $10 in cash (the “Redemption Price”).
From and after the time at which the shares of Series B Preferred Stock is called for Redemption (whether automatically or otherwise) in accordance with Series B COD, such shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall cease to be outstanding, and the only right of the former holder of such shares of Series B Preferred Stock, as such, will be to receive the applicable Redemption Price. The shares of Series B Preferred Stock redeemed by the Company pursuant to the Series B COD shall be automatically retired and restored to the status of an authorized but unissued share of Preferred Stock, effective immediately after such Redemption.
On August 4, 2023, the Company issued 2,000,000 of Series B preferred for aggregate cash of $1,000.
Common Stock
Sale of Common Stock and Warrants
2024
On January 16, 2024, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with EF Hutton LLC (the “Representative”), as the representative of the underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), relating to an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 382,972 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”) and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 590,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”). The public offering price for each share of Common Stock was $1.85 for aggregate gross proceeds of $708,498, and public offering price for the Pre-Funded Warrants was $1.8499 for each Pre-Funded Warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,091,441. In connection with this Offering, the Company raised aggregate gross proceeds of $1,799,939 and received net proceeds of $1,420,773, net of Underwriters discounts and offering costs of $279,166 and legal fees of $100,000.
The per share exercise price for the Pre-Funded Warrants was $0.0001 and the Pre-Funded Warrants were exercisable immediately. The Underwriters immediately exercised the 590,000 Pre-Funded Warrants and the Underwriters received 589,981 shares of Common Stock since the exercise was cashless. The Pre-Funded Warrants are not and will not be listed for trading on any national securities exchange or other nationally recognized trading system.
The Company is using the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, for sales and marketing and for research and development.
The Underwriting Agreement contained customary representations, warranties and covenants made by the Company. It also provided for customary indemnification by each of the Company and the Underwriters, severally and not jointly, for losses or damages arising out of or in connection with the Offering, including for liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, each of the Company’s directors and executive officers entered into “lock-up” agreements with the Representative that generally prohibit, without the prior written consent of the Representative and subject to certain exceptions, the sale, transfer or other disposition of securities of the Company until July 17, 2024. Further, pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, the Company agreed for a period of 180-days from the closing date, subject to certain exceptions, not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (ii) file any registration statement; (iii) complete any offering of debt securities of the Company, other than entering into a line of credit with a traditional bank, or (iv) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of capital stock of the Company. 2025
Common Stock Sold for Cash
On January 7, 2025, the Company entered into an engagement agreement with The Benchmark Company, LLC, as exclusive placement agent (“Benchmark” or the “Placement Agent”), pursuant to which the Placement Agent agreed to act as placement agent on a reasonable “best efforts” basis in connection with the Offering. The Company agreed to pay the Placement Agent an aggregate cash fee equal to 7.0% of the gross proceeds from the sale of securities in the Offering and a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds raised in the Offering. The Company also agreed to issue the Placement Agent (or its designees) a warrant (the “Placement Agent Warrant”) to purchase up to 5% of the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock sold in the offering or warrants to purchase up to 60,000 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price equal to 100.0% of the offering price per share of Common Stock, or $4.25 per share. The Placement Agent Warrant is exercisable during the four-and-a-half year period commencing six months after the date of the closing of this Offering. In addition, the Company agreed to pay the Placement Agent $80,000 for legal expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses.
On January 8, 2025, in connection with the Benchmark engagement letter, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to such investors 1,200,000 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”), at a purchase price of $4.25 per share of Common Stock (the “Offering”), for gross proceeds from the offering of $5.1 million, prior to deducting placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The shares of Common Stock were offered by the Company pursuant to its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-268058), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 6, 2022, a base prospectus dated December 6, 2022 and a prospectus supplement dated January 8, 2025. The closing of the sales of these securities under the Purchase Agreement took place on January 9, 2025 and the Company received net proceeds of $4,532,000 after deducting placement fees and expenses of $568,000. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.
Equity Sales Agreement
On February 10, 2025, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with The Benchmark Company, LLC (“Benchmark”) to sell shares of the Company’s common shares (the “Shares”) having an aggregate sales price of up to $6,000,000, from time to time, through an “at the market offering” program under which Benchmark will act as sales agent. The sales, if any, of the Shares made under the Sales Agreement will be made by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Company will pay Benchmark a commission rate equal to 4.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of Shares; provided however, that in the event that the amount of Shares sold under the Sales Agreement increases to $1 million or more, then the commission rate will be reduced to 3%. In addition, the Company agreed to provide Benchmark with customary indemnification and contribution rights. The Company will also reimburse Benchmark for certain specified expenses in connection with entering into the Sales Agreement. The Sales Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and conditions to the sale of the Shares pursuant thereto. The Company is not obligated to sell any of the Shares under the Sales Agreement and may at any time suspend solicitation and offers thereunder. The offering of Shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate on the earlier of (1) the sale, pursuant to the Sales Agreement, of Shares having an aggregate offering price of $6,000,000 and (2) the termination of the Sales Agreement by either us or Benchmark, as permitted therein. The Shares will be issued pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-268058) filed by the Company with the SEC on October 28, 2022 and declared effective by the SEC on December 6, 2022. On March 27, 2025, the Company issued 750,000 shares of its common stock to Benchmark to be held and issued to future investors pursuant to the Sales Agreement. As of June 30, 2025, no proceeds from the sale of these shares have been received. These shares are not considered issued and outstanding for accounting purposes, Upon the receipt of proceeds from the sale of the common shares, the Company shall record the net proceeds from the sale of such shares to additional paid-in capital. As of June 30, 2025, the Company paid $54,028 of offering costs related to the Sales Agreement, which has been reflected as part of deferred offering costs on the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 (See Note 2 – Deferred Offering Costs). The sale Agreement is still active and the Company plans on raising capital pursuant to the Sales Agreement in the future. 2023 Stock Repurchase Plan
On January 6, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $2 million of the Company’s common stock (the “2023 Stock Repurchase Program”). In connection with the 2023 Stock Repurchase Program, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased 66,945 shares of its common stock for $397,969, or at an average price of $5.94 per share, which has been reflected as treasury stock on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet on June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not purchase any treasury shares.
Common Stock Issued for Professional Services
On July 25, 2023, the Company issued 19,802 of its common shares pursuant to a one-year consulting agreement. These shares were valued at $100,000, or a per share price of $5.05, based on the quoted closing price of the Company’s common stock on the measurement date. In connection with these shares, during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded stock-based professional fees of $0 and $50,000, respectively.
On January 25, 2024, RPM Interactive entered into a 9-month consulting agreement with an individual for business development, financial and market due diligence services to be rendered over the term of the agreement. In connection with this consulting agreement, RPM Interactive issued 1,500,000 of its shares for services to be rendered. The RPM Interactive shares were valued at $22,500, or $0.015 per shares, based on the sale of the RPM Interactive shares in a private transaction. In the connection with the issuance of these shares, during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $0 and $12,616, respectively.
RPM Interactive Shares Issued for Asset Purchase
On October 29, 2024, in connection with a Share Exchange Agreement, RPM Interactive issued 3,500,000 shares of its common stock for an asset acquisition valued at $1,050,000, or $0.30 per share, on the measurement date based on recent sales of shares of RPM Interactive’s common stock (See Note 5).
Cancellation of RPM Interactive Shares
On January 14, 2025, the Company agreed to cancel 3,500,000 shares of RPM Common Stock for no consideration.
Stock Options
2025
On January 14, 2025, the Company granted an aggregate of 260,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock, consisting of 30,000 options to the Company’s board of directors and 230,000 options to an officer and employees of the Company. The options each have a term of 10 years from the date of grant and are exercisable at an exercise price of $5.50 per share. The options vest in equal 25% installments every 6 months beginning on the 6-month anniversary of the date of grant. The stock options were valued at $1,239,324 on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which will be recognized as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period.
On June 8, 2025, the Company granted an aggregate of 65,000 options to purchase the Company’s common stock, consisting of 45,000 options to the employees of the Company and 20,000 options to consultants of the Company. The options each have a term of 5 years from the date of grant and are exercisable at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The options vest in equal 25% installments every 6 months beginning on the 6-month anniversary of the date of grant. The stock options were valued at $159,575 on the grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which will be recognized as stock-based compensation expense and stock-based professional fees over the vesting period.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, certain employees were terminated and accordingly, 12,750 and 18,100 unvested options were forfeited, resulting in reversals of previously recognized stock-based compensation $19,883 and $27,031, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, accretion of stock-based expense related to stock options amounted to $313,666 of which $312,174 was recorded in compensation and related expenses and $1,492 was recorded in professional and consulting expenses as reflected in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized total stock-based expenses related to stock options of $54,082 of which $10,044 was recorded in compensation and related expenses and $44,038 was recorded in professional and consulting expenses as reflected in the unaudited consolidated statements of operations. As of June 30, 2025, a balance of $1,066,345 remains to be expensed over future vesting periods related to unvested stock options issued for services to be expensed over a weighted average period of 1.62 years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the stock options were valued at the grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions. The simplified method was used for the expected option term and expected volatility was based on historical volatility:
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as presented below:
On June 30, 2025, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding was $0.
Common Stock Warrants
On January 16, 2024, in connection with the Underwriting Agreement, the Company sold pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 590,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”). The public offering price was $1.8499 for each Pre-Funded Warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,091,441. The per share exercise price for the Pre-Funded Warrants was $0.0001 and the Pre-Funded Warrants were exercisable immediately. The Underwriters immediately exercised the 590,000 Pre-Funded Warrants and the Underwriters received 589,981 shares of Common Stock since the exercise was cashless.
A summary of the Company’s outstanding stock warrants, including 44,252 Series A public warrants, is presented below:
On June 30, 2025, the aggregate intrinsic value of warrants outstanding was $0. |