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SHARES ISSUED TO NONEMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Shares Issued To Nonemployees And Employees  
SHARES ISSUED TO NONEMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES

NOTE 21 – SHARES ISSUED TO NONEMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES

 

The Company enters into consulting, employment, and advisory agreements pursuant to which compensation may be paid, in whole or in part, through the issuance of shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

Share-based awards issued under these arrangements are generally structured as separate equity awards with distinct grant dates corresponding to final board approval. Shares are issued as fully vested and nonforfeitable upon grant; however, such awards are often granted in advance of the performance of the related services. For certain arrangements, shares are awarded based on tranches covering varying service periods within the entire service agreement. Each tranche represents a separate share-based award with a distinct grant date.

 

These awards are legally issued, fully vested and nonforfeitable upon issuance, and the recipients obtain the same ownership rights as all other holders of the Company’s Common Stock. Accordingly, the shares are recorded within stockholders’ equity upon issuance, while the related prepaid share-based compensation is recognized as an asset and amortized over the applicable service period, in accordance with ASC 718, as the related services are received.

 

If the related services are not completed, the Company evaluates the remaining unamortized prepaid share-based compensation and will reverse amounts associated with unperformed services. In such circumstances, the Company shall seek to negotiate the voluntary cancellation of shares previously issued; however, such shares are not subject to contractual forfeiture, repurchase, or automatic cancellation provisions.

 

Compensation expense associated with share-based awards is recognized over the applicable service period in accordance with ASC 718, regardless of whether the shares were issued in advance of, or subsequent to, the commencement of services. The expense presented below represents the amount recognized during the year ended June 30, 2026 related to each award.

 

Consulting and Advisory Agreements

 

The following table summarizes share-based consulting, advisory awards and related compensation expense recognized during the year ended June 30, 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, the grant date represents the date of final Board approval and grant date for accounting purposes.

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Recipient  Shares   Grant Date   Stock Price   Grant-Date Fair Value   Service Period / Award Terms  FY2026 Expense 
Looi Pei See (1)   1,140,000    12/31/22   $0.2000   $228,000   Issued in advance of service period; 12/15/2022 to 12/14/2025  $34,741 
Donald R. Fosnacht (2)   1,000,000    1/31/24   $0.1340   $134,000   Issued in advance of service period through 12/31/2025  $30,782 
Dr. Raymond Powell (3)   1,000,000    7/1/25   $0.0950   $95,000   Second tranche service period; 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2026  $79,123 
Dr. Nam Tran (3)   1,727,115    1/5/26   $0.0579   $100,000   Second tranche fixed-dollar award for service period; 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2026  $83,288 
Dale Ludwig (4)   1,727,115    1/5/26   $0.0579   $100,000   Second tranche; service period 5/1/2025 to 5/1/2026  $88,301 
Aegis Ventures Limited, as designated by AUM (5)   4,656,550    1/2/25   $0.1600   $745,048   Issued in advance of service period; 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2025  $375,586 
Dr. Raymond Powell (3)   -    -    -   $100,000   Third tranche fixed-dollar award for service period; 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2027. Shares not issued as of 6/30/2026  $16,712 
Dr. Nam Tran (3)   -    -    -   $100,000   Third tranche fixed-dollar award for service period; 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2027. Shares not issued as of 6/30/2026  $16,712 
Dale Ludwig (4)   -    -    -   $60,000   Third tranche fixed-dollar award for service period; 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2027. Shares not issued as of 6/30/2026  $10,027 
Christopher David Poorman (6)   165,631    2/19/26   $0.0483   $8,000   Issued in advance of service period 1/2/2026 to 12/31/2026  $3,956 
Technologies Apex, LLC (7)   3,975,155    2/19/26   $0.0483   $192,000   Issued in advance of service period 1/2/2026 to 1/1/2028  $47,407 
Michelle Yanez (8)   -    -    -   $19,000   Expense related to service period; 3/1/2026 to 6/30/2026. Shares not issued as of 6/30/2026  $19,000 
                             
Total share-based compensation for year ended June 30, 2026  $805,635 

 

  (1) On December 15, 2022, the Company entered into a Services Agreement with Looi Pei See (the “Looi Pei See Agreement”) to support the development of retail markets in Malaysia and Singapore. The term of the Looi Pei See Agreement expired on December 14, 2025.
     
  (2) On October 23, 2023, the Company, through Verde Renewables, entered into a Services Agreement (the “Fosnacht Agreement”) with Donald R. Fosnacht to engage him as National Certification and Extensive BCR (Biochar Carbon Removal) Implementation Specialist to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to obtain national and regional certification and endorsement for carbon net-negative construction products with high biochar content, encompassing asphalt, concrete, and soil stabilization as designated in the Fosnacht Agreement. The term of the Fosnacht Agreement expired on December 31, 2025.

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

  (3) On April 20, 2024 and as amended on June 29, 2024, the Company entered into two Services Agreements (the “NIE Agreements”) with Dr. Nam Tran and Dr. Raymond Powell to serve as National Implementation Experts for Verde Renewables, to initiate connections with esteemed asphalt contractors, identify potential partners, explore potential collaborations through their extensive networks in the asphalt industry and recommend strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities as designated in the NIE Agreements.

 

Under the NIE Agreements, each consultant is entitled to receive 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock, to be granted in three separate tranches of 1,000,000 shares each corresponding to successive twelve-month service periods beginning May 1, 2024. The term of the NIE Agreements will remain effective until April 30, 2027, and both parties may renew their respective agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated.

 

The Company agreed that as part of the compensation package in the addendum to the NIE Agreement with Nam Tran, dated December 27, 2025 the share issuance shall be based on a fixed dollar amount of $100,000 as set forth in the NIE Agreement, with the number of shares calculated based on the applicable share price at the time of issuance.

 

  (4) On June 1, 2024 and as amended June 29, 2024, the Company entered into a multi-year Services Agreement with Dale Ludwig (the “Ludwig Agreement”) to serve as a Strategic Advisor to maintain and build strong relationships with policymakers at both state and federal levels, collaborate with Missouri Department of Transportation, build relationships with MAPA members, collaborate with Missouri contractors to encourage the use of the Company’s technologies, identify current biochar producers in Missouri and engage with the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

 

The Ludwig Agreement provided for the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock in three tranches (700,000, 700,000, and 600,000 shares), each representing separate awards corresponding to successive service periods, which begins 11 months from June 1, 2024 and 12 months from May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, respectively.

 

The Company agreed that as part of the compensation package in the amended Ludwig Agreement, dated June 29, 2024 the share issuance shall be based on a fixed dollar amount of $100,000, with the number of shares calculated based on the applicable share price at the time of issuance.

 

  (5) On November 29, 2024, the Company, through Verde Renewables entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (the “AUM Agreement”) to engage AUM Media Inc (“AUM”), a Delaware corporation, to provide capital markets advisory, investor relations, and media relations services in connection with the Company’s planned equity financing and anticipated Nasdaq uplisting.

 

The AUM Agreement provides for a monthly cash fee of $6,000, and the issuance of 9,313,100 shares (0.75% of the Company’s outstanding shares as of November 29, 2024), which shares are issuable in two tranches: (i) 4,656,550 shares upon execution of the agreement, and (ii) 4,656,550 shares upon Nasdaq listing.

 

  (6) On January 2, 2026, the Company, through Verde Renewables, entered into a services agreement (the “Poorman Agreement”) with Christopher David Poorman to engage him as Logistic & Deployment Consultant to the Company and its affiliates, including operational strategy, scaling, process development, and safety, compliance, and risk management.

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

  (7) On January 2, 2026, the Company, through Verde Renewables, entered into a services agreement (the “Apex Agreement”) with Technologies Apex, LLC for business development and packaging strategy advisory services, including packaging optimization and design, marketing and branding, sales enablement, and related strategic support.
     
  (8) On March 1, 2026, the Company, through Verde Renewables, entered into a services agreement (the “Yanez Agreement”) with Michelle Yanez to serve as a senior advisor to the Company on capital markets, finance, and SEC compliance matters, including advisory support in connection with a potential Nasdaq uplisting and related exchange requirements, monitoring of Nasdaq compliance and SEC reporting obligations, assistance with financial systems and internal controls, coordination with external auditors, and investor readiness support.

 

The Company agreed that 50% of the monthly salary will be paid in cash, with the remaining 50% to be settled in shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The equity portion is based on a fixed monthly value of $4,750, with the number of shares issued calculated based on the Company’s share price at the time of issuance, in accordance with the Yanez Agreement. As of the date of this Annual Report, the shares of Common Stock have not been issued yet.

 

Employee and Director Share Compensation

 

The following table summarizes share-based compensation awards granted to employees and directors and related compensation expense recognized during the year ended June 30, 2026.

 

Recipient  Shares   Grant Date   Stock Price   Grant Date Fair Value   Service Period / Award Terms  FY 2026 Expense 
Eric Bava (1)   1,036,269    1/5/2026   $0.0579   $60,000   Second tranche; Service period 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2025;  $15,123 
Jeremy P. Concannon (2)   1,350,000    8/30/2024   $0.2705   $365,175   First tranche; service period 8/1/2024 to 7/31/2025  $31,015 
Hannah Bruehl (3)   50,000    1/3/2025   $0.1856   $9,280   Service period 9/3/2024 to 9/2/2025  $1,627 
Karl Strahl (4)   350,000    6/1/2025   $0.0946   $33,110   Service period 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2026  $27,577 
Jeremy P. Concannon (2)   1,350,000    6/5/2026   $0.0850   $114,750   Second tranche; Service period 8/1/2025 to 9/30/2026;  $105,004 
Eric Bava (1)   1,036,269    -    -    -   Service period 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2025; expense accrued before grant date based on estimated fair value  $44,877 
Hannah Bruehl (3)   86,355    1/5/2026   $0.0579   $5,000   Service period 9/3/2025 to 9/2/2026  $4,123 
                             
Total share-based compensation for year ended June 30, 2026  $229,346 

 

  (1) On October 1, 2023, the Company entered into an employment Agreement with Eric Bava, (the “Bava Employment Agreement”, as amended) with the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. The Company agreed to issue 670,000 of the Company’s Common Stock annually to Eric Bava, upon completion of each full year of service under the Bava Employment Agreement, as amended. The term of the Employment Agreement, as amended will remain effective until September 30, 2032.

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

Pursuant to the addendum to the Bava Employment Agreement dated August 29, 2025, the grant-date fair value of the share-based compensation for the second year of service was established at $60,000.

 

  (2) On July 31, 2024, Verde Renewables entered into Service Agreement with Jeremy P. Concannon, the Company’s Chief Growth Officer of the Company, effective from August 1, 2024 (the “Concannon Services Agreement”).

 

Pursuant to the Concannon Services Agreement, as amended on September 27, 2024, the Company agreed to issue a total of 4,050,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock to Jeremy P. Concannon over three tranches of 1,350,000 shares, with each tranche of shares to be issued as compensation for each service period beginning 12 months from August 1, 2024, and 2025, and for 14 months from August 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, respectively. The term of the Concannon Service Agreement will remain effective until September 30, 2027, and both parties may renew the agreement, or enter into a new agreement as may be mutually agreed on terms to be separately negotiated.

 

The second tranche of 1,350,000 shares of Common Stock due to be issued to Mr. Concannon on August 31, 2025, has been issued To Me Concannon on June 12, 2026.

 

  (3) On September 3, 2024, Verde Renewables entered into Employment Agreement with Hannah Bruehl, the Company’s Chief of Staff (the “Bruehl Agreement”).

 

The Company agreed to issue 50,000 shares of Common Stock to Hannah Bruehl, as part of the compensation package in the Bruehl Agreement.

 

The Company agreed that as part of the compensation package in the addendum to the Bruehl Agreement, dated December 27, 2025, the share issuance shall be based on a fixed dollar amount of $5,000 as set forth in the Bruehl Agreement, with the number of shares calculated based on the applicable share price at the time of issuance.

 

  (4) On May 1, 2025, the Company entered into a director appointment agreement with Karl Strahl, which provides for the issuance of 350,000 shares of Common Stock

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

License Agreement

 

The following table summarizes share-based consideration issued in connection with licensing and strategic collaboration arrangements and related expense recognized during the year ended June 30, 2026.

 

Recipient  Shares   Grant Date   Stock Price   Grant Date Fair Value   Service Period / Award Terms  FY 2026 Expense 
Sundeo Pty Ltd, affiliate designated by C-Twelve (1)   1,500,000    6/1/2025   $0.0946   $141,900   Rights granted under agreement; expense recognized from 5/19/2025 to 5/18/2035  $14,182 
                             
Total expense for year ended June 30, 2026  $14,182 

 

  (1) On October 18, 2024, the Company entered into a binding Term Sheet with C-Twelve, pursuant to which C-Twelve agreed to grant the Company: (i) an exclusive license to utilize its proprietary binder and biochar asphalt mixed designs for the production and commercialization of asphalt surfacing-related products within the U.S.; and (ii) a first right of refusal to extend the exclusive licensing of the Licensed Technology to other countries and territories, subject to terms and conditions to be mutually agreed.

 

On May 19, 2025, the Company and C-Twelve entered into the definitive Joint Development Agreement, which formalized the licensing and collaboration terms contemplated by the Term Sheet. The Term Sheet, is set to expire on May 31, 2025.

 

In consideration for the rights granted under the C-Twelve Agreement, the Company agreed to issue 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock to C-Twelve within thirty (30) business days following the Effective Date, of which on June 1, 2025, the Company approved and issued aforementioned shares to Sundeo Pty Ltd, an affiliate designated by C-Twelve.

 

The Company determined that the share issuance represents compensation for services and other performance obligations associated with the arrangement including licensing, development, and collaboration activities. Accordingly, the fair value of the shares is recognized as expense over the service period of May 19, 2025 through May 18, 2035, in accordance with ASC 718.

 

Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation

 

Although shares are issued as fully vested upon grant, certain awards are granted in advance of the performance of services. Accordingly, the Company has unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to services to be rendered in future periods.

 

As of June 30, 2026 and 2025:

 

  Nonemployee awards: $274,683 and $581,338, respectively, to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.72 and 3.79 years remaining, respectively.
     
  Employee and director awards: $10,623 and $60,219, respectively, to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.10 and 0.60 years remaining, respectively.

 

There was no income tax benefit recognized in connection with stock-based compensation expenses.

 

 

VERDE RESOURCES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)