EX-4.1 2 f10k2022ex4-1_mesonumis.htm DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES REGISTERED

Exhibit 4.1

 

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

The following summary describes the common stock of Meso Numismatics, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“we,” “Meso” or the “Company”), which is registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Only the Company’s common stock is registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.

 

DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

 

The following description of our common stock is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to our Articles of Incorporation, as amended and our Bylaws, as amended, which are incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and by applicable law.

 

Our authorized capital stock consists of 6,5,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share, and 11,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share. As of December 31, 2022, there were 12,443,938 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, 1,050,000 shares of Series AA Preferred Stock and 9,870 shares of Series DD Preferred Stock. Our shares of common stock are held by approximately 140 stockholders of record as of December 31, 2022.

 

Common Stock

 

Our common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Except as otherwise required by law or provided in any resolution adopted by our board of directors with respect to any series of preferred stock, the holders of our common stock will possess all voting power. Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by all shares of our common stock that are present in person or represented by proxy, subject to any voting rights granted to holders of any preferred stock. Holders of our common stock representing fifty percent (50%) of our capital stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation. Our Articles of Incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.

 

Subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock created by our board of directors from time to time, the holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors from funds available, therefore.

 

Subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock created from time to time by our board of directors, upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata all assets available for distribution to such holders.

 

In the event of any merger or consolidation with or into another company in connection with which shares of our common stock are converted into or exchangeable for shares of stock, other securities or property (including cash), all holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive the same kind and amount of shares of stock and other securities and property (including cash). Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

Our board of directors is authorized by our articles of incorporation to divide the authorized shares of our preferred stock into one or more series, each of which must be so designated as to distinguish the shares of each series of preferred stock from the shares of all other series and classes. Our board of directors is authorized, within any limitations prescribed by law and our articles of incorporation, to fix and determine the designations, rights, qualifications, preferences, limitations and terms of the shares of any series of preferred stock including, but not limited to, the following:

 

(1)The number of shares constituting that series and the distinctive designation of that series, which may be by distinguishing number, letter or title;

 

(2)The dividend rate on the shares of that series, whether dividends will be cumulative, and if so, from which date(s), and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of that series;

 

(3)Whether that series will have voting rights, in addition to the voting rights provided by law, and, if so, the terms of such voting rights;

 

(4)Whether that series will have conversion privileges, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board of Directors determines;

 

(5)Whether or not the shares of that series will be redeemable, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such redemption, including the date or date upon or after which they are redeemable, and the amount per share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;

 

(6)Whether that series will have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that series, and, if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;

 

(7)The rights of the shares of that series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the corporation, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of shares of that series; and

 

(8)Any other relative rights, preferences and limitations of that series.

 

Designation of Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock

 

On May 2, 2014, the Company filed with the Secretary of State with Nevada in the form of a Certificate of Designation that authorized the issuance of up to one million (1,000,000) shares of a new series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, designated “Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock,” for which the board of directors established the rights, preferences and limitations thereof.

 

All of the Holders of the Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock together, voting separately as a class, shall have an aggregate vote equal to sixty-seven (67%) percent of the total vote on all matters submitted to the stockholders that each stockholder of the Corporation’s Common Stock is entitled to vote at each meeting of stockholders of the Corporation (and written actions of stockholders in lieu of meetings) with respect to any and all matters presented to the stockholders of the Corporation for their action and consideration.

 

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The holders of the Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends paid on the Company’s common stock.

 

Upon liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the affairs of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of the Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Company, whether from capital or earnings available for distribution, any amounts which will be otherwise available to and distributed to the common shareholders.

 

The shares of the Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock will not be convertible into the shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

On November 26, 2019, the Company filed with the Secretary of State with Nevada an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, authorizing the increase to 1,050,000 shares of the Series AA Super Voting Preferred Stock.

 

As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has 1,050,000 and 1,050,000 preferred shares of Series AA Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

 

Designation of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On November 26, 2019, the Company filed with the Secretary of State with Nevada an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, authorizing ten thousand (10,000) shares of a new series of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, designated “Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock,” for which the board of directors established the rights, preferences and limitations thereof.

 

Each holder of outstanding shares of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock shall be entitled to its shares of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock into a number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of common stock determined by multiplying the number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company on the date of conversion by 3.17 conversion price.

 

The holders of the Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to receive dividends paid on the Company’s common stock.

 

The holders of the Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any matter submitted to the shareholders of the Company for their vote, waiver, release or other action.

 

As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had 9,870 and 9,422 preferred shares of Series DD Convertible Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

 

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Provisions in Our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws That Would Delay, Defer or Prevent a Change in Control

 

Our articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors to issue a class of preferred stock commonly known as a "blank check" preferred stock. Specifically, the preferred stock may be issued from time to time by the board of directors as shares of one (1) or more classes or series. Our board of directors, subject to the provisions of our Articles of Incorporation and limitations imposed by law, is authorized to adopt resolutions; to issue the shares; to fix the number of shares; to change the number of shares constituting any series; and to provide for or change the following: the voting powers; designations; preferences; and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions, including the following: dividend rights, including whether dividends are cumulative; dividend rates; terms of redemption, including sinking fund provisions; redemption prices; conversion rights and liquidation preferences of the shares constituting any class or series of the preferred stock.

 

In each such case, we will not need any further action or vote by our shareholders. One of the effects of undesignated preferred stock may be to enable the board of directors to render more difficult or to discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger or otherwise, and thereby to protect the continuity of our management. The issuance of shares of preferred stock pursuant to the board of director's authority described above may adversely affect the rights of holders of common stock. For example, preferred stock issued by us may rank prior to the common stock as to dividend rights, liquidation preference or both, may have full or limited voting rights and may be convertible into shares of common stock. Accordingly, the issuance of shares of preferred stock may discourage bids for the common stock at a premium or may otherwise adversely affect the market price of the common stock.

 

Dividend Policy

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

Certain Anti-Takeover Provisions

 

Nevada Revised Statutes sections 78.378 to 78.379 provide state regulation over the acquisition of a controlling interest in certain Nevada corporations unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation provide that the provisions of these sections do not apply. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws do not state that these provisions do not apply. The statute creates a number of restrictions on the ability of a person or entity to acquire control of a Nevada company by setting down certain rules of conduct and voting restrictions in any acquisition attempt, among other things. The statute is limited to corporations that are organized in the state of Nevada and that have 200 or more stockholders, at least 100 of whom are stockholders of record and residents of the State of Nevada; and does business in the State of Nevada directly or through an affiliated corporation. Because of these conditions, the statute currently does not apply to our company.

 

 

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