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Convertible Preferred Shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Convertible Preferred Shares [Abstract]  
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES

NOTE 18—CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES

 

Series A Senior Convertible Preferred Shares

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 50,592 series A senior convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding. The following is a description of the rights of the series A senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Ranking. The series A senior convertible preferred shares rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common shares, allocation shares, and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series A senior convertible preferred shares; (ii) on parity with each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series A senior convertible preferred shares; and (iii) junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each other class or series that is expressly made senior to the series A senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Dividend Rights. Holders of series A senior convertible preferred shares are entitled to dividends at a rate per annum of 29.0% of the stated value ($2.42 per share, subject to adjustment). Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends shall be payable quarterly in arrears on each dividend payment date in cash or common shares at the Company’s discretion. Dividends payable in common shares shall be calculated based on a price equal to eighty percent (80%) of the VWAP during the five (5) trading days immediately prior to the applicable dividend payment date; provided, however, that if the common shares are not registered, and Rule 144 rulemaking referred to below is effective on the payment date, the dividends payable in common shares shall be calculated based upon the fixed price of $1.57 per share; provided further, that the Company may only elect to pay dividends in common shares based upon such fixed price if the VWAP for the five (5) trading days immediately prior to the applicable dividend payment date is $1.57 or higher.

 

Liquidation Rights. Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the share designation), upon any liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of securities that are junior to the series A senior convertible preferred shares as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation of the Company, including the common shares and allocation shares, each holder of outstanding series A senior convertible preferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 115% of the stated value plus an amount of cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) to, but not including the date of final distribution to such holders. If, upon any liquidation, the assets, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the series A senior convertible preferred shares shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount payable to the holders of the series A senior convertible preferred shares and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of parity securities as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of series A senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such series A senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

Voting Rights. The series A senior convertible preferred shares do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any series A senior convertible preferred shares are outstanding, the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of series A senior convertible preferred shares, which majority must include Leonite Capital LLC so long as it holds any series A senior convertible preferred shares (the “Requisite Holders”), voting as a separate class, shall be necessary for approving, effecting or validating any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the share designation. In addition, so long as any series A senior convertible preferred shares are outstanding, the affirmative vote of the Requisite Holders shall be required prior to the creation or issuance by the Company or by its subsidiaries Kyle’s and Wolo of (i) any parity securities; (ii) any senior securities; and (iii) any new indebtedness other than (A) intercompany indebtedness by Kyle’s or Wolo in favor of the Company, (B) indebtedness incurred in favor of the sellers of Kyle’s or Wolo in connection with the acquisition of Kyle’s or Wolo, or (C) indebtedness (or the refinancing of such indebtedness) the proceeds of which are used to complete the acquisition of Kyle’s or Wolo related expenses or working capital to operate the business of Kyle’s or Wolo. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this shall not apply to any financing transaction the use of proceeds of which will be used to redeem the series A senior convertible preferred shares and the warrants issued in connection therewith.

Conversion Rights. Each series A senior convertible preferred share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable common shares determined by dividing the stated value ($2.42 per share), plus the value of the accrued, but unpaid, dividends thereon, by a conversion price of $0.054 per share (subject to adjustment); provided that in no event shall the holder of any series A senior convertible preferred shares be entitled to convert any number of series A senior convertible preferred shares that upon conversion the sum of (i) the number of common shares beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates and (ii) the number of common shares issuable upon the conversion of the series A senior convertible preferred shares with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding common shares. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder and in its sole discretion, upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.

 

Redemption Rights. The Company may redeem in whole, or upon the written consent of the Requisite Holders and in the manner provided for in such written consent, in part, the series A senior convertible preferred shares by paying in cash therefore a sum equal to 115% of the stated value plus the amount of accrued and unpaid plus any other amounts due pursuant to the terms of the series A senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Most Favored Nations. The securities purchase agreement relating to the issuance of the series A senior convertible preferred shares contains a standard most favored nations provision which provides that, unless otherwise agreed to by the holders of a majority of the then outstanding series A senior convertible preferred shares, upon any issuance of (or announcement of intent to effect an issuance of) any security, or amendment to (or announcement of intent to effect an amendment to) any security, by the Company with any term that any holder of series A senior convertible preferred shares reasonably believes is more favorable to the holder of such security than to the holder of the series A senior convertible preferred shares then (i) the Company shall notify the holder of series A senior convertible preferred shares of such additional or more favorable term within five (5) business days of the new issuance and/or amendment of the respective security, which notice may include the filing of a current report on Form 8-K that discloses the issuance of such new security, and (ii) such term, the holder’s option, shall become a part of the transaction documents with the holder of the series A senior convertible preferred shares. The types of terms contained in another security that may be more favorable to the purchaser of such security include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, prepayment rate, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, private placement price per share, and warrant coverage. The holders of the series A senior convertible preferred shares have used this provision to reduce the conversion price on multiple occasions.

 

On September 30, 2024, the Company settled $12,432 of previously accrued dividends through the issuance of 5,137 series A senior convertible preferred shares with an allocated value of $1,700. As a result, the Company recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $10,732.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, 181,212 series A senior convertible preferred shares were converted into 2,437 common shares.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company accrued series A preferred share dividends of $35,505 and $144,435, respectively.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company settled $130,968 of previously accrued dividends through the issuance of 625 common shares.

 

Series B Senior Convertible Preferred Shares

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, no series B senior convertible preferred shares were issued and outstanding.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the remaining 91,567 series B senior convertible preferred shares were converted into 1,523 common shares.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company accrued series B preferred share dividends of $2,509.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company settled $13,299 of previously accrued dividends through the issuance of 51 common shares.

 

Series C Senior Convertible Preferred Shares

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 83,603 series C senior convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding. The following is a description of the rights of the series C senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Ranking. The series C senior convertible preferred shares rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common shares, allocation shares, and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series C senior convertible preferred shares; (ii) on parity with the series D senior convertible preferred shares and each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series C senior convertible preferred shares; and (iii) junior to the series A senior convertible preferred shares, all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each other class or series that is expressly made senior to the series C senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Dividend Rights. Holders of series C senior convertible preferred shares are entitled to dividends at a rate per annum of 6.0% of the stated value ($10 per share). Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends shall be payable only upon the liquidation of the Company or upon conversion.

 

Liquidation Rights. Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the share designation), upon any liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of securities that are junior to the series C senior convertible preferred shares as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation of the Company, including the common shares and allocation shares, each holder of outstanding series C senior convertible preferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 100% of the stated value plus an amount of cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) to, but not including the date of final distribution to such holders. If, upon any liquidation, the assets, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the series C senior convertible preferred shares shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount payable to the holders of the series C senior convertible preferred shares and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of parity securities as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of series C senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such series C senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

Voting Rights. The series C senior convertible preferred shares do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any series C senior convertible preferred shares are outstanding, the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of series C senior convertible preferred shares, voting as a separate class, shall be necessary for approving, effecting or validating any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the share designation.

 

Conversion Rights. Each series C senior convertible preferred share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable common shares determined by dividing the stated value ($10 per share), plus the value of the accrued, but unpaid, dividends thereon, by the conversion price of $150 per share (subject to standard adjustments in the event of any share splits, share combinations, share reclassifications, dividends paid in common shares, sales of substantially all of the Company’s assets, mergers, consolidations or similar transactions); provided that in no event shall the holder of any series C senior convertible preferred shares be entitled to convert any number of series C senior convertible preferred shares that upon conversion the sum of (i) the number of common shares beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates and (ii) the number of common shares issuable upon the conversion of the series C senior convertible preferred shares with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding common shares. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder and in its sole discretion, upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.

Redemption Rights. Not redeemable.

 

On August 22, 2024, the Company issued 83,603 series C senior convertible preferred shares as settlement of the outstanding balance of a 6% amortizing promissory note in the amount of $831,027.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company accrued series C preferred share dividends of $50,162 and $18,003, respectively.

 

Series D Senior Convertible Preferred Shares

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 6,293,022 series D senior convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding. The following is a description of the rights of the series D senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Ranking. The series D senior convertible preferred shares rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common shares, allocation shares, and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series D senior convertible preferred shares; (ii) on parity with each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series D senior convertible preferred shares; and (iii) junior to the Series A senior convertible preferred shares, all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each other class or series that is expressly made senior to the series D senior convertible preferred shares.

 

Dividend Rights. Holders of series D senior convertible preferred shares are entitled to dividends at a rate per annum of 10% of the stated value ($0.339 per share, subject to adjustment). Dividends shall accrue from day to day, whether or not declared, and shall be cumulative. Dividends shall be payable only upon the liquidation of the Company or conversion (as defined in the share designation).

 

Liquidation Rights. Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the share designation), upon any liquidation of the Company or its subsidiaries, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of securities that are junior to the series D senior convertible preferred shares as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation of the Company, including the common shares and allocation shares, each holder of outstanding series D senior convertible preferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 100% of the stated value plus an amount of cash equal to all accumulated accrued and unpaid dividends thereon (whether or not declared) to, but not including the date of final distribution to such holders. If, upon any liquidation, the assets, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the series D senior convertible preferred shares shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount payable to the holders of the series D senior convertible preferred shares and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of parity securities as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of series D senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such series D senior convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

 

Voting Rights. The series D senior convertible preferred shares do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any series D senior convertible preferred shares are outstanding, the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of series D senior convertible preferred shares, voting as a separate class, shall be necessary for approving, effecting or validating any amendment, alteration or repeal of any of the provisions of the share designation.

Conversion Rights. Each series D senior convertible preferred share, plus all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon, shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable common shares determined by dividing the stated value ($0.339 per share), plus the value of the accrued, but unpaid, dividends thereon, by the conversion price of $66.105 per share (subject to standard adjustments in the event of any share splits, share combinations, share reclassifications, dividends paid in common shares, sales of substantially all of the Company’s assets, mergers, consolidations or similar transactions); provided that in no event shall the holder of any series D senior convertible preferred shares be entitled to convert any number of series D senior convertible preferred shares that upon conversion the sum of (i) the number of common shares beneficially owned by the holder and its affiliates and (ii) the number of common shares issuable upon the conversion of the series D senior convertible preferred shares with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding common shares. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder and in its sole discretion, upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.

 

Redemption Rights. Not redeemable.

 

On June 28, 2024, the Company issued 1,966,570 series D senior convertible preferred shares in connection with the closing of the first tranche under the OID promissory note of $666,667. On July 3, 2024, the Company issued 1,376,599 series D senior convertible preferred shares in connection with the closing of the second tranche under the OID promissory note of $466,667. On July 16, 2024, the Company issued 688,298 series D senior convertible preferred shares in connection with the closing of the third tranche under the OID promissory note of $233,333. On August 12, 2024, the Company issued 1,376,599 series D senior convertible preferred shares in connection with the closing of the fourth tranche under the OID promissory note of $466,667. On August 22, 2024, the Company issued 884,956 series D senior convertible preferred shares in connection with the closing of the fifth tranche under the OID promissory note of $300,000. See Note 14—Notes Payable for additional information.

 

A total of $600,100 of the net proceeds were allocated to the series D senior preferred shares on a relative fair value basis.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company accrued series D preferred share dividends of $213,334 and $96,649, respectively.

 

Series F Convertible Preferred Shares

 

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 1,027 and 0 series F convertible preferred shares issued and outstanding, respectively. The following is a description of the rights of the series F convertible preferred shares.

 

Ranking. The series F convertible preferred shares rank, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, (i) senior to all common shares, allocation shares, series C senior convertible preferred shares, series D senior convertible preferred shares and each other class or series that is not expressly made senior to or on parity with the series F convertible preferred shares; (ii) on parity with each other class or series that is not expressly subordinated or made senior to the series F convertible preferred shares; and (iii) junior to the series A senior convertible preferred shares, all indebtedness and other liabilities with respect to assets available to satisfy claims against the Company and each other class or series that is expressly made senior to the series F convertible preferred shares.

 

Dividend Rights. Holders of series F convertible preferred shares are entitled to receive dividends, when, as and if declared on the common shares, pari passu with the holders of common shares, on an as-converted basis.

 

Liquidation Rights. Subject to the rights of creditors and the holders of any senior securities or parity securities (in each case, as defined in the share designation), upon any liquidation of the Company, before any payment or distribution of the assets of the Company (whether capital or surplus) shall be made to or set apart for the holders of junior securities (as defined in the share designation), each holder of outstanding series F convertible preferred shares shall be entitled to receive an amount of cash equal to 100% of the stated value ($1,000 per share). If, upon any liquidation, the assets, or proceeds thereof, distributable among the holders of the series F convertible preferred shares shall be insufficient to pay in full the preferential amount payable to the holders of the series F convertible preferred shares and liquidating payments on any other shares of any class or series of parity securities as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, then such assets, or the proceeds thereof, shall be distributed among the holders of series F convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities ratably in accordance with the respective amounts that would be payable on such series F convertible preferred shares and any such other parity securities if all amounts payable thereon were paid in full.

Voting Rights. The series F convertible preferred shares do not have any voting rights; provided that, so long as any series F convertible preferred shares are outstanding, the Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding series F convertible preferred shares, (a) amend the Company’s certificate of formation or its operating agreement in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of the series F convertible preferred shares or alter or amend the share designation, (b) authorize or create any class of shares ranking as to dividends, redemption or distribution of assets upon a liquidation senior to, or otherwise pari passu with, the series F convertible preferred shares, or (c) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing.

 

Conversion Rights. Each series F convertible preferred share shall be convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable common shares determined by dividing the stated value ($1,000 per share) by the conversion price of $0.1549 per share. The conversion price is subject to standard adjustments in the event of any share splits, share combinations, share reclassifications, dividends paid in common shares, sales of substantially all of the Company’s assets, mergers, consolidations or similar transactions, as well as for subsequent issuances of common shares, or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for common shares, at a price below the then conversion price; provided that a holder shall not be entitled to utilize a conversion price of less than $0.01 (subject to standard adjustments for share splits, share combinations, recapitalizations and similar transactions). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not effect any conversion of the series F convertible preferred shares, and a holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the series F convertible preferred shares, to the extent that, after giving effect to the conversion, such holder (together with such holder’s affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of common shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of common shares issuable upon conversion. This limitation may be waived (up to a maximum of 9.99%) by the holder in its sole discretion upon not less than sixty-one (61) days’ prior notice to the Company.

 

Other Rights. Holders of series F convertible preferred shares have no redemption, preemptive or subscription rights for additional securities of the Company.

 

On March 25, 2025, the Company entered into cancellation and exchange agreements with the remaining holders of the series A warrants issued on October 30, 2024, pursuant to which such holders agreed to exchange such warrants for an aggregate of 1,027 series F convertible preferred shares. The series F convertible preferred shares fair value of $1,138,332 was derived using an Option Pricing Method. As a result of the exchange, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of series A warrants $942,232.