VerifyMe, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 31, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Mar 31, 2026
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
This section contains information about the compensation earned and paid to our named executive officers during fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, or only fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 if the individual was not a named executive officer for fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. For fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, in accordance with the executive compensation disclosure rules and regulations of the SEC, we determined that the following officers were our named executive officers:
| · | Adam Stedham, Chief Executive Officer and President |
| · | Fred G. Volk, III, VP of Operations, PeriShip Global |
| · | Jennifer Cola, Chief Financial Officer |
Summary Compensation Table
The table below summarizes the compensation earned for services rendered to us in all capacities, for the fiscal years indicated, by named executive officers:
Summary Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Stock Awards ($)(1) | All Other Compensation ($)(2) | Total Compensation ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Stedham | 2025 | 270,000 | 32,813 | 45,000 | 347,813 |
| CEO and President | 2024 | 285,000 | 12,844 | 14,250 | 312,094 |
| Fred G Volk, III | 2025 | 144,692 | 21,875 | 7,256 | 173,823 |
| VP of Operations, PeriShip Global | 2024 | 190,000 | 81,763 | 9,327 | 281,090 |
| Jennifer Cola | 2025 | 111,923 | 16,680 | 3,588 | 132,191 |
| CFO | |||||
| (1) | The amounts shown in this column reflect time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) granted to our named executive officers which are subject to certain vesting terms. The amounts in this column do not reflect the actual value realized by the recipient. Amounts in this column represent the grant date fair value of the awards, calculated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” or ASC 718. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the awards are set forth Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes accompanying the financial statements. The value of the PSUs are based on the target level of the performance as of the date of grant. We granted no PSUs to our named executive officer in the year ended December 31, 2025. For fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, we only granted PSUs to Mr. Volk. If the highest level of performance is achieved, the value of the PSUs for Mr. Volk would be $105,750. |
| (2) | The amounts shown in this column reflect amounts paid by us to or on behalf of each named executive officer for company matching contributions to 401(k) and short term incentive plan. |
Employment Agreements with Named Executive Officers
Adam Stedham - Chief Executive Officer and President
The Company entered into an employment agreement, dated as of June 19, 2023, with Adam Stedham, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with an annual salary of $300,000. In connection with the employment agreement, the Board of Directors granted Mr. Stedham an annual bonus potential of up to 50% of base salary to be earned based on adjusted EBITDA performance goals to be set annually by the Compensation Committee. On March 12, 2024, the Compensation Committee approved a change to the cash bonus for Mr. Stedham, which if achieved, will be payable at Mr. Stedham’s discretion in either cash or in an amount of the Company’s common stock determined by dividing the cash value of the earned bonus by the 30-day VWAP of the Company’s shares on the day the Board of Directors approves the bonus. Mr. Stedham was also awarded 34,014 shares of restricted stock pursuant to the Company’s stockholder approved equity incentive plan for a half year of service as a non-employee director of the Company. The restricted stock award vested in full on date of grant. Mr. Stedham was awarded 204,082 RSUs pursuant to the Company’s stockholder approved equity incentive plan that vest in three equal annual increments over a three-year vesting term and 550,000 PSUs issued pursuant to the Company’s stockholder approved equity incentive plan based on performance criteria satisfied within 4 years of grant. In the event of Mr. Stedham’s employment is terminated for death or disability, the Company shall pay any accrued but unpaid base salary through the date of termination, accrued but unpaid expenses required to be reimbursed under this agreement and any annual bonus for which the executive completed the appliable calendar performance year but has not yet earned. If Mr. Stedham is terminated by the Company for cause or by the executive without good reason, the executive shall have no right to compensation. If Mr. Stedham is terminated by the Company without cause or by executive for good reason, the executive will be entitled to severance until the conclusion of the Initial term of two years. It will also include the accelerated vesting of RSUs and retention of PSUs for remainder of performance period.
On July 2, 2024, the Company entered into Salary Reduction Agreement with Mr. Stedham, as part of a salary reduction program for certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Stedham had his annual base salary reduced by ten percent (10%) during the term of the Salary Reduction Agreement. In return for the reduction in his annual base salary, Mr. Stedham was entitled to receive a grant of restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) on July 1, 2024 and each 1st of January thereafter during the term of the Salary Reduction Agreement, each such RSU representing the contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, subject to the terms of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and form RSU award agreement, with the number of shares underlying the RSU awards to be determined by dividing the projected amount of Mr. Stedham’s base salary reduction for the calendar year, respectively, by $1.60, rounded down to the nearest number of whole shares. Each RSU granted pursuant to the Salary Reduction Agreement was to vest in full on the 1st of January following its grant date and is payable as soon as reasonably practicable after vesting. The Salary Reduction Agreement terminated on December 31, 2025 and as of the date hereof all RSUs granted pursuant to the Salary Reduction Agreement have fully vested. In connection with the Merger Agreement, on February 11, 2026, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Adam Stedham, effective as of the Effective Time of the Merger. As of the Effective Time, and subject to the Closing of the Merger, Mr. Stedham is expected to resign as a director, Chief Executive Officer and President to become the President of Precision Logistics (the “Stedham Employment Agreement”). Mr. Stedham’s expected resignation as a director, Chief Executive Officer and President is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Pursuant to the Stedham Employment Agreement, should it become effective, Mr. Stedham will receive an annual base salary of $300,000 and be eligible for an annual bonus for each calendar year, with a potential up to 50% of his base salary based on performance goals set by the Board of Directors each year. Mr. Stedham shall be eligible to receive equity-based compensation award(s), as determined by the Board of Directors (or a subcommittee thereof), from time to time. The Stedham Employment Agreement is for an initial term of one year and will thereafter be “at-will”, and may be terminated by either party during the initial term. If terminated by Mr. Stedham for good reason, or by the Company without cause prior to the 6-month anniversary of the Effective Time, then Mr. Stedham shall be entitled to an amount equal to his Base Salary that would have otherwise been paid until the conclusion of the initial term. If the qualifying termination occurs after the 6-month anniversary of the Effective Time, then Mr. Stedham shall be entitled to an amount equal to six (6) months of his Base Salary.
Fred G Volk, III – VP of Operations, PeriShip Global
On April 22, 2022, the Company’s wholly owned Subsidiary PeriShip Global, entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Volk with an initial term of two years, which automatically renews for additional one-year terms until either party gives 60-day notice of non-renewal or otherwise terminated the agreement according to its terms. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Volk is entitled to an annual base salary of $200,000. Additionally, pursuant to the employment agreement, on April 22, 2022, Mr. Volk was awarded PSUs with a grant date value equal to his annual base salary, each such unit representing the contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, subject to the terms of the 2020 Plan. These PSUs, except as otherwise provided in the award agreement, will vest, subject to continuous employment and other conditions, as follows: 50% if the Company’s common stock price exceeds $5.00 per share for a period of 20 consecutive days, and the remaining 50% if the Company’s common stock price exceeds $7.00 per share for a period of 20 consecutive days, in each case prior to the three-year anniversary of the grant date. Pursuant to the employment agreement Mr. Volk will receive a commission of 1.0% on eligible annual sales in excess of $30,000,000. The employment agreement may be terminated by us for cause, by Mr. Volk without good reason, or by delivering a non-renewal notice. If terminated by us without cause or by Mr. Volk with good reason Mr. Volk will be entitled to accrued but unpaid base salary and expenses, a payment equal to 12 months of his then base salary if the Employment Agreement is terminated during the initial two year term or a payment equal to 6 months of his then base salary if the Employment Agreement is terminated after the initial two year term, and six months of benefits. If terminated upon a non-renewal notice, Mr. Volk will be entitled to any accrued and unpaid salary and expenses prior to the effective date of his termination.
On June 30, 2024, the Company entered into Salary Reduction Agreement with Mr. Volk, as part of a salary reduction program for certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors . Mr. Volk had his annual base salary reduced by ten percent (10%) during the term of the Salary Reduction Agreement. In return for the reduction in his annual base salary, Mr. Volk was entitled to receive a grant of RSUs on July 1, 2024 and each 1st of January thereafter during the term of the Salary Reduction Agreement, each such RSU representing the contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, subject to the terms of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and form RSU award agreement, with the number of shares underlying the RSU awards to be determined by dividing the projected amount of Mr. Volk’s base salary reduction for the calendar year, respectively, by $1.60, rounded down to the nearest number of whole shares. Each RSU granted pursuant to the Salary Reduction Agreement was to vest in full on the 1st of January following its grant date and is payable as soon as reasonably practicable after vesting. The Salary Reduction Agreement terminated on December 31, 2025 and as of the date hereof all RSUs granted pursuant to the Salary Reduction Agreement have fully vested.
Jennifer Cola –Chief Financial Officer
In connection with the Merger, on February 11, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the grant of a severance period for Ms. Cola effective immediately and which will expire upon the Effective Time of the Merger (the “Severance Period”), whereby Ms. Cola will receive a continuation of her base salary and benefits for a period of six months if she is terminated without cause during the Severance Period.
Also on February 11, 2026, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Jennifer Cola, effective as of the Effective Time of the Merger. As of the Effective Time, and subject to the Closing of the Merger, Ms. Cola is expected to continue in her position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company (the “Cola Employment Agreement”).
Pursuant to the Cola Employment Agreement, should it become effective, Ms. Cola will receive an annual base salary of $180,000 and be eligible for an annual bonus for each calendar year ending during the employment period, with a potential up to 50% of her base salary based on performance goals set by the Board of Directors each year. Ms. Cola shall be eligible to receive equity-based compensation award(s), as determined by the Board of Directors (or a subcommittee thereof), from time to time. In addition, in connection with and subject to entering into the Cola Employment Agreement, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the grant on the Effective Time of 130,000 restricted stock awards under the Company’s 2020 equity incentive plan, which shall vest on the Effective Time. The Cola Employment Agreement is for an initial term of one year and will thereafter be “at-will”, and may be terminated by either party during the initial term. If terminated by Ms. Cola for good reason, or by the Company without cause prior to the 6-month anniversary of the Effective Time, then Ms. Cola shall be entitled to an amount equal to her Base Salary that would have otherwise been paid until the conclusion of the initial term. If the qualifying termination occurs after the 6-month anniversary of the Effective Time, then Ms. Cola shall be entitled to an amount equal to six (6) months of her Base Salary.
Short Term Incentive Plan
On March 12, 2024, the Compensation Committee approved a short term incentive cash bonus plan. The plan is available to nearly all of the Company’s employees, including our named executive officers except for Mr. Stedham and Ms. Cola. Under the plan, Mr. Volk is eligible to receive a cash bonus up to 6% of his annual base salary as of January 1 each year, subject to upward adjustment. Under the Plan, 50% of the bonus is based on achieving 100% of an Adjusted EBITDA performance goal to be set annually by the Compensation Committee. Only if the Adjusted EBITDA target is achieved, the remaining 50% of the bonus is based on achieving 100% of a revenue performance goal to be set annually by the Compensation Committee. Under the plan, the bonus amount can be adjusted upward if the revenue performance goal is exceeded in an amount equal to the total target bonus multiplied by the same percentage that revenue exceeds the revenue performance goal, up to a maximum of 150 percent. No amounts were paid under the plan in fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth the outstanding equity awards for our named executive officers as of December 31, 2025.
| Option Awards · Stock Awards | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name · Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable · Option Exercise Price ($) · Option Expiration Date · Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#) · Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($) (1) · Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested (#) · Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)(1) | |||||||||
| Adam Stedham | — | — | — | 18,750 | (2) | 11,265 | — | — | |
| 68,028 | (3) | 40,871 | |||||||
| 550,000 | (4)(7) | 330,440 | |||||||
| Fred G. Volk III | — | — | — | 12,500 | (2) | 7,510 | |||
| 75,000 | (5)(7) | 45,060 | |||||||
| Jennifer Cola | — | — | — | 24,000 | (6)(7) | 14,419 | — | — | |
| (1) | The amounts in these columns are calculated by multiplying the number of shares by the closing market price of our Common Stock on December 31, 2025, of $0.60 per share. |
| (2) | These RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, were granted on January 1, 2025 pursuant to the Company’s salary reduction program, pursuant to which the number of RSUs was determined by dividing the amount of the grantee’s salary reduction by $1.60. The RSUs will vest on January 1, 2026. |
| (3) | These RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, were granted on July 19, 2023. The first two tranches vested on June 19, 2024 and June 19, 2025 respectively, and the remaining tranche will vest on June 19, 2026, subject to the grantees’ continued service through the vesting date except as otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement. |
| (4) | These PSUs were granted on June 19, 2023 and vest in three tranches, except as otherwise provided in the award notice. Tranche 1 will vest 150,000 shares on or after June 19, 2024 if our common stock trades at or above $2.21 per share for 20 consecutive days prior to June 19, 2027. Tranche 2 will vest 200,000 shares on or after June 19, 2025 if our common stock trades at or above $2.94 per share for 20 consecutive trading days prior to June 19, 2027. Tranche 3 will vest 200,000 shares on June 19, 2027 if our common stock trades at or above $3.68 per share for 20 consecutive trading days prior to June 19, 2027. |
| (5) | These PSUs were granted on June 30, 2024 and vest in three tranches, except as otherwise provided in the award notice. Tranche 1 will vest 20,000 shares on or after June 18, 2025 if our common stock trades at or above $2.21 per share for 20 consecutive trading days prior to June 18, 2027. Tranche 2 will vest 25,000 shares on or after June 18, 2025 if our common stock trades at or above $2.94 per share for 20 consecutive trading days prior to June 18, 2027. Tranche 3 will vest 30,000 shares on June 18, 2027 if our common stock trades at or above $3.68 per share for 20 consecutive trading days prior to June 18, 2027. |
| (6) | These RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, were granted on May 19, 2025 and will vest on May 19, 2027, subject to the grantees’ continued service through each vesting date except as otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement. |
| (7) | On February 11, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the accelerated vesting of these awards which shall vest and be payable in shares of the Company’s common stock upon the earliest to occur of (i) Effective Time of the Merger or (ii) September 30, 2026, regardless of whether any performance conditions of such awards have been met, unless such awards have vested prior to such time pursuant to their terms. |
Director Compensation
Our directors are eligible to receive options, restricted stock and other equity linked grants under our equity incentive plans. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has approved a director compensation policy (“Director Compensation Policy”) to govern the annual compensation payable to directors for their service on our board. The Compensation Committee has reserved the right to make any necessary, appropriate, or desirable changes to the terms of the Policy.
Pursuant to our Director Compensation Policy, as amended, starting in fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and until such time that our Compensation Committee or Board of Directors determines a change in director compensation is necessary, appropriate or desirable, each non-employee director shall receive an annual award of 35,000 RSUs or 35,000 shares of restricted stock under the 2020 Plan (or a successor stockholder-approved plan thereto) on the first business day following the date a quorum of stockholders meets and votes on proposals in an annual meeting of stockholders.
Under our Director Compensation Policy in place during fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and as of the date hereof, a non-employee director may specify before the date that is 15 days preceding the annual meeting of stockholders of the year prior to the year of grant whether he or she would prefer to receive his or her awards to be granted in the following year to be in the form of RSUs or restricted stock; provided, however, such choice will not be binding on the Compensation Committee. The RSUs or restricted stock granted pursuant to the Director Compensation Policy will vest in full on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant subject to the non-employee director’s continued service to the Board of Directors through such date, or the death or disability of the non-employee director, and will be payable upon the earlier of the director’s separation from service as a director or, upon an earlier payment date elected by the director, provided that the election is made no later than the date that is 15 days preceding the annual meeting of stockholders of the year prior to the year of grant.
The following table sets forth information about the compensation earned by or paid to our directors during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Please refer to the “Summary Compensation Table” above for compensation earned by Mr. Stedham as a member of the Board of Directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
| Name | Stock Awards ($)(1) (2) | Option Awards ($)(2) | All Other Compensation ($)(3) | Total Compensation ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Greenberg | 36,400 | - | - | 36,400 |
| David Edmonds | 36,400 | - | - | 36,400 |
| Marshall Geller | 36,400 | - | - | 36,400 |
| Howard Goldberg | 36,400 | - | - | 36,400 |
| Dr. Art Laffer(4) | - | - | - | - |
| (1) | Amounts in this column represent the grant date fair value of the awards, calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 718. Mr. Geller and Mr. Goldberg received restricted stock awards and Mr. Edmonds and Mr. Greenberg received restricted stock units. The assumptions used in calculating the grant date fair value of the awards are set forth in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes accompanying the financial statements. |
| (2) | The table below sets forth the number of unvested stock awards and the aggregate number of options outstanding held by each of our directors, except for Mr. Stedham, as of December 31, 2025. Please refer to the “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End” table above for the number of unvested stock awards and options outstanding held by Mr. Stedham as of December 31, 2025. Except for 56,819 PSUs held by Scott Greenberg, on February 11, 2026, the Board of Directors approved the accelerated vesting of the awards set forth below, which shall vest and be payable in shares of the Company’s common stock upon the Effective Time of the Merger, if such awards are outstanding at the Effective Time. |
| Name | Aggregate Number of Unexercised Option Awards Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | Aggregate Number of Unvested Stock Awards Outstanding at December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| David Edmonds | - | 35,000 |
| Marshall Geller | - | 35,000 |
| Howard Goldberg | - | 35,000 |
| Scott Greenberg | - | 91,819 |
| Dr. Art Laffer(4) | - | - |
| (3) | Does not include payments or benefits provided under the Company’s 2021 Stock Purchase Plan which are generally available to all salaried employees. |
| (4) | Dr. Arthur Laffer resigned as a director of the Company on September 24, 2025, effective immediately. Dr. Laffer’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Because Dr. Laffer resigned before the date a quorum of stockholders met and voted on proposals in the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders no compensation was paid to Dr. Laffer in 2025. |
Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards
We do not grant equity awards in anticipation of the release of material nonpublic information, and we do not time the release of material nonpublic information based on grant dates or for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation. In addition, we do not take material nonpublic information into account when determining the timing and terms of grants. We do not currently have a formal policy with respect to the timing of option grants as our current practice is to grant time- and performance-based RSUs to align executive compensation with stockholder return.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we did not grant any named executive officers option awards in the period beginning four business days before and ending one business day after the filing of a periodic report on Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, or the filing or furnishing of a current report on Form 8-K that disclosed material nonpublic information.
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