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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Securities Purchase Agreement

 

On July 3, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “First Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued and sold a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $375,000 (the “First Tranche Note”) resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $250,000. In connection with the issuance of the First Tranche Note, the Company issued 156,250 shares of its common stock (the “First Tranche Commitment Shares”) as a commitment fee to the investor. Pursuant to the First Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company is obligated to obtain approval of its shareholders (“First Tranche Shareholder Approval”) with respect to the issuance of any securities in connection with the First Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement and the First Tranche Note in excess of 19.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares on the closing date, which is equal to 1,351,670 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Note has a maturity date of December 31, 2023 and is convertible following First Tranche Shareholder Approval and the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the July Note) at a conversion price of $0.45 per share.

 

In connection with the First Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement and the issuance of the First Tranche Note, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into a Security Agreement with the investor (the “First Tranche Security Agreement”) pursuant to which it granted the investor a security interest in certain Collateral (as defined in the First Tranche Security Agreement) to secure its obligations under the First Tranche Note. In addition, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the investor pursuant to which the Company agreed to prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the First Tranche Commitment Shares and any shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the First Tranche Note within 120 days of the closing date and to have such registration statement declared effective within 150 days of the closing date.

 

On July 24, 2023,the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Second Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued and sold a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $2,625,000 (the “Second Tranche Note”) resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $1,750,000. In connection with the issuance of the Second Tranche Note, the Company agreed to issue a total of 1,093,750 shares of its common stock (the “Second Tranche Commitment Shares”) as a commitment fee to the investor. At the request of the investor, the Company issued 691,106 Second Tranche Commitment Shares and will issue the remaining 402,644 Second Tranche Commitment Shares within 120 days, subject to the investor’s discretion. Pursuant to the Second Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company is obligated to obtain approval of its shareholders (“Second Tranche Shareholder Approval”) with respect to the issuance of any securities in connection with the Second Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement and the Second Tranche Note in excess of 19.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares on the closing date, which is equal to 1,521,056 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Note has a maturity date of December 31, 2023 and is convertible following Second Tranche Shareholder Approval and the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Second Tranche Note) at a conversion price of $0.39 per share.

 

In connection with the Second Tranche Securities Purchase Agreement and the issuance of the Second Tranche Note, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into a Security Agreement with the investor (the “Second Tranche Security Agreement”) pursuant to which it granted the investor a security interest in certain Collateral (as defined in the Second Tranche Security Agreement) to secure its obligations under the Second Tranche Note. In addition, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the investor pursuant to which the Company agreed to prepare and file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Second Tranche Commitment Shares and any shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the Second Tranche Note within 90 days of the closing date and to have such registration statement declared effective within 120 days of the closing date.

 

Business Loan and Security Agreement 

 

Also on July 3, 2023, the Company entered into a Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “July Loan Agreement”) with a commercial funding source (the “July Lender’’), pursuant to which the Company obtained a loan from the Lender in the principal amount of $215,000, which includes origination fees of $10,750 (the “July Loan”). Pursuant to the July Loan Agreement, the Company granted the July Lender a continuing secondary security interest in certain collateral (as defined in the July Loan Agreement). The total amount of interest and fees payable by the Company to the Lender under the Loan (the “Repayment Amount”) will be (i) $322,285 and will be repaid in 13 weekly installments of $24,500 with a final payment of $3,785 in the fourteenth week.

 

Series C Preferred Stock

 

On July 11, 2023, the Company filed a certificate of designation (the “Certificate of Designation”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware, effective as of the time of filing, designating the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the share of Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Designation provides that the share of Preferred Stock will have 250,000,000 votes and will vote together with the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as a single class exclusively with respect to any proposal to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. The Preferred Stock will be voted, without action by the holder, on any such proposal in the same proportion as shares of common stock are voted. The Preferred Stock otherwise has no voting rights except as otherwise required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

The Preferred Stock is not convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of stock or other securities of the Company. The Preferred Stock has no rights with respect to any distribution of assets of the Company, including upon a liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, merger, acquisition, sale, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. The holder of the Preferred Stock will not be entitled to receive dividends of any kind.

 

The outstanding share of Preferred Stock shall be redeemed in whole, but not in part, at any time (i) if such redemption is ordered by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion or (ii) automatically upon the effectiveness of the amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation implementing a reverse stock split. Upon such redemption, the holder of the Preferred Stock will receive consideration of $1,000 in cash.

 

On July 11, 2023, the Company entered into a Subscription and Investment Representation Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with Amro Albanna, its Chief Executive Officer, who is an accredited investor (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell one (1) share of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), to the Purchaser for $1,000 in cash. The sale closed on July 11, 2023. The Subscription Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and certain indemnification rights and obligations of the parties.

 

Departure of Officer

 

On July 21, 2023, Matthew Shatzkes tendered his resignation as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company. In connection with his resignation, the Company entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Mr. Shatzkes employment with the Company terminated on August 4, 2023 (the “Termination Date”). In addition, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Shatzkes within seven days after the Termination Date: (i) $122,292, representing all accrued salary and wages (inclusive of Base Compensation and earned Subsequent Quarterly Bonus amounts, as those terms are defined in Mr. Shatzkes employment agreement), and (ii) $32,576, representing Mr. Shatzkes accrued, but unused paid time off (collectively, the “Initial Payment”). The Company also agreed to pay Mr. Shatzkes: (i) $385,000, representing 12 months of Mr. Shatzkes Base Compensation (as that term is defined in Mr. Shatzkes employment agreement), and (ii) $290,000, representing Mr. Shatzkes Subsequent Year Minimum Bonus (as such term is defined in Mr. Shatzkes employment agreement), on the 60th day following the Termination Date. In addition, the Company shall reimburse Mr. Shatzkes COBRA premium for a period of 12 months and shall cause any restricted stock units granted to Mr. Shatzkes to immediately vest as of the Termination Date. On August 11, 2023 the Company paid $50,000 of the Initial Payment and is currently in negotiations with Mr. Shatzkes to determine timing of the payment of the remaining balance of the Initial Payment.

 

Letter of Intent Termination

 

On August 1, 2023, the Company and Natural State Genomics and Natural State Laboratories mutually agreed to terminate the Amended and Restated Non-Binding Letter of Intent dated June 12, 2023.