Algorhythm Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 19, 2024. Filed Dec 19, 2024.
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Dec 19, 2024 · Filed Dec 19, 2024
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PROXY STATEMENT
FOR THE 2024 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
This Proxy Statement is solicited by the board of directors (our “Board”) of Algorhythm Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company,” “Algorhythm,” “us,” or “our”), for use at our 2024 Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on January 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually by means of remote communication and can be accessed by visitingwww.cstproxy.com/algorhythmholdings/2024 where you will be able to listen to the meeting live, submit questions and vote online. You will not be able to attend the meeting in person. The Annual Meeting is being held for the purposes described herein. We first mailed these proxy materials to stockholders on or about December 19, 2024.
ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS
This Proxy Statement, the enclosed proxy card, and the Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the nine-month transition period from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (the “Transition Report”) are available atwww.cstproxy.com/algorhythmholdings/2024. The Transition Report, however, is not a part of the proxy solicitation material.
We are furnishing proxy materials to our stockholders of record on November 15, 2024. In connection with the solicitation of proxies by our Board for use at the Transition Meeting of stockholders to be held virtually by means of remote communication and can be accessed by visitingwww.cstproxy.com/algorhythmholdings/2024. This proxy is being solicited by the Board, and the cost of solicitation of the proxies will be paid by the Company. Our officers, directors and regular employees, without additional compensation, also may solicit proxies by further mailing, by telephone or personal conversations. We have no plans to retain any firms or otherwise incur any extraordinary expense in connection with the solicitation.
Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting and Voting
Who can vote at the Annual Meeting?
You can vote if, as of the close of business on November 15, 2024 (the “Record Date”), you were a stockholder of record of our Common Stock. On the Record Date, there were 14,215,176 shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding.
Stockholder of Record: Shares Registered in Your Name
If, on the Record Date, your shares were registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, then you are a stockholder of record. As a stockholder of record, you may vote at the Annual Meeting or by proxy. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to provide your proxy to ensure your vote is counted. Even if you vote by proxy, you may still vote if you are able to attend the Annual Meeting.
Beneficial Owner: Shares Registered in the Name of a Broker or Other Nominee
If, on the Record Date, your shares were held in an account at a brokerage firm, bank, dealer, or other nominee, then you are the “beneficial owner” of shares held in “street name” and these proxy materials are being forwarded to you by that organization. The organization holding your account is considered to be the stockholder of record for purposes of voting at the Annual Meeting. As a beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker or other nominee on how to vote the shares in your account. If you do not direct your broker or other nominee how to vote your shares, the broker or other nominee will be entitled to vote the shares with respect to “routine” items, but will not be permitted to vote the shares with respect to “non-routine” items. Where you do not direct your broker or other nominee how to vote on “non-routine” items it is referred to as a “broker non-vote.”
Proposal 1, the election of directors, Proposal 4, the vote to approve the amendment to our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, and Proposal 6, the vote to authorize the Issuance Proposal, are considered to be “non-routine” matters under applicable rules. Accordingly, any shares held in “street name” through a broker or other nominee will not be voted on these proposals unless you affirmatively provide the nominee with instructions for how to vote. Accordingly, broker non-votes may result for these proposals.
Proposal 2, to vote to approve an increase in the number of shares of authorized Common Stock, Proposal 3, the vote to authorize the reverse stock split, Proposal 5, the ratification of the selection of our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and Proposal 7, the vote to approve one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, are considered to be “routine” matters under applicable rules. Accordingly, any shares held in “street name” through a broker or other nominee may be voted by the nominee on Proposals 2, 3 5, and 7 even if you do not provide the nominee with instructions for how to vote. Accordingly, we do not expect any broker non-votes will result for these proposals.
As a beneficial owner of shares, you are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting. However, since you are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote your shares at the Annual Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid proxy from your broker or other nominee. Please contact your broker or other nominee for additional information.
How many votes do I have?
On each matter to be voted upon, you have one vote for each share of Common Stock that you owned as of the Record Date.
What is the quorum requirement?
The presence of 33 1/3% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting must be present at the Annual Meeting, either virtually or represented by proxy, in order for us to hold the Annual Meeting. This is referred to as a quorum. On the Record Date, there were 14,215,176 outstanding shares of our Common Stock entitled to vote. Thus, 4,737,920 shares of our Common Stock must be present at the Annual Meeting, either virtually or represented by proxy, to have a quorum.
Your shares will be counted towards the quorum only if you submit a valid proxy or vote at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes will also be counted towards the quorum requirement.
What proposals am I being asked to vote upon?
The Annual Meeting is being held for the following purposes:
| 1. | To elect six directors to serve on our board of directors until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their respective earlier death, resignation or removal (the “Director Election Proposal”); |
| 2. | To approve an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized Common Stock from 100,000,000 to 800,000,000 (the “Authorized Share Increase Proposal”); |
| 3. | To grant discretionary authority to our board of directors to (i) amend our certificate of incorporation to combine outstanding shares of our Common Stock into a lesser number of outstanding shares, or a “reverse stock split,” at a specific ratio within a range of one-for-ten (1-for-10) to a maximum of a one-for-two hundred fifty (1-for-250) split, with the exact ratio to be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion; and (ii) effect the reverse stock split, if at all, within one year of the date the proposal is approved by stockholders (the “Reverse Stock Split Proposal”); |
| 4. | To approve an amendment to our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) to amend the automatic increase “evergreen” clause within the 2022 Plan to increase the number of shares available under the 2022 Plan in future years (the “2022 Plan Amendment Proposal”); |
| 5. | To ratify the selection of Marcum LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 (the “Auditor Ratification Proposal”); |
| 6. | To authorize, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq listing rule 5635(d), the issuance of Warrants, shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants and certain provisions of the Warrants, issued in connection with an offering and sale of securities of the Company that was consummated on December 6, 2024 (the “Issuance Proposal”); and |
| 7. | To approve one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Reverse Stock Split Proposal, the Authorized Share Increase Proposal, 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal or the Issuance Proposal if there are not sufficient votes at the Annual Meeting to approve and adopt the Reverse Stock Split Proposal, the Authorized Share Increase Proposal, the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal or the Issuance Proposal (the “Adjournment Proposal”). |
A vote may also be held on any other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting, or any postponement or adjournment thereof. However, as of the date of this Proxy Statement, we are not aware of any other business to be considered or acted upon at the Annual Meeting.
What are my voting choices for each of the items to be voted on at the Annual Meeting?
| Proposal | Board Recommendation | Voting Choices | Vote Required for Adoption | Effect of Abstentions | Effect of Broker Non-Votes |
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| 1 – Election of six directors | “FOR” each nominee | ● Vote “For All” of the nominees listed ● Vote “Withhold All” to withhold for all of the nominees listed ● Vote “For All Except” to vote for all nominees except the nominee(s) written | Plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting | No effect | No effect |
| 2 – Increase in the number of shares of authorized Common Stock | “FOR” | ● Vote “For” this proposal ● Vote “Against” this proposal ● Abstain from voting on this proposal | Approved if a majority of the votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal | No effect | No broker non-votes; brokers have discretion to vote |
| 3 – Reverse Stock Split | “FOR” | ● Vote “For” this proposal ● Vote “Against” this proposal ● Abstain from voting on this proposal | Approved if a majority of the votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal | No effect | No broker non-votes; brokers have discretion to vote |
| 4 Amendment to our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan | “FOR” | ● Vote “For” this proposal ● Vote “Against” this proposal ● Abstain from voting on this proposal | Approved if a majority of the votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal | No effect | No effect |
| 5 – Ratification of the selection of Marcum as our independent registered public accounting firm | “FOR” | ● Vote “For” this proposal ● Vote “Against” this proposal ● Abstain from voting on this proposal | Approved if a majority of the votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal | No effect | No broker non-votes; brokers have discretion to vote |
| 6 – Issuance Proposal | “FOR” | Approved if a majority of the votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal | No effect | No effect |
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| 7 – The Adjournment Proposal | “FOR” | If a quorum is represented at the Annual Meeting, it requires that the number of votes cast “For” this proposal at the Annual Meeting exceeds the number of votes cast “Against” this proposal If a quorum is not represented at the Annual Meeting, it requires that a majority of the voting power of our Common Stock represented or the person presiding at the Annual Meeting approves this proposal | No effect | No effect |
How do I vote?
Stockholder of Record: Shares Registered in Your Name
If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote using the following methods:
| ● | At the Annual Meeting. To vote at the Annual Meeting, attend the Annual Meeting via the Internet and follow the instructions. |
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| ● | By Internet. To vote by proxy via the Internet, follow the instructions described on the proxy card. |
| ● | By Telephone. To vote by proxy via telephone within the United States and Canada, use the toll-free number on the proxy card. |
| ● | By Mail. To vote by mail, complete, sign, and date the proxy card and return it in the envelope provided. |
Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we urge you to vote by proxy using one of the methods described above to ensure your vote is counted. You may still attend the Annual Meeting and vote even if you have already voted by proxy.
Beneficial Owner: Shares Registered in the Name of Broker or Other Nominee
If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of your broker or other nominee, you may vote using the following methods:
| ● | At the Annual Meeting. To vote at the Annual Meeting, you must obtain a valid proxy from your broker or other nominee. Follow the instructions from your broker or other nominee, or contact them to request a proxy form. |
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| ● | By Internet. You may vote through the Internet if your broker or other nominee makes this method available, in which case the instructions will be included in the proxy materials provided to you. |
| ● | By Telephone. You may vote by telephone if your broker or other nominee makes this method available, in which case the instructions will be included in the proxy materials provided to you. |
| ● | By Mail. If you received a proxy card and voting instructions from the broker or other nominee holding your shares rather than from us, follow the instructions on the proxy card. |
What if I am a stockholder of record and return a proxy card but do not make specific choices?
You should specify your choice for each matter on the proxy card. If you return a signed and dated proxy card without marking voting selections for the specific proposals, your shares will be voted:
| ● | “FOR” the six director nominees under Proposal 1; |
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| ● | “FOR” the increase in authorized Common Stock under Proposal 2; |
| ● | “FOR” the reverse stock split under Proposal 3; |
| ● | “FOR” the amendment to our 2022 Equity Incentive Plan to amend the automatic increase “evergreen” clause within the 2022 Plan to increase the number of shares available under the 2022 Plan in future years under Proposal 4; |
| ● | “FOR” the ratification of the selection of Marcum as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 under Proposal 5; |
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| ● | “FOR” the approval, for purposes of complying with Nasdaq listing rule 5635(d), the issuance of Warrants, shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants and certain provisions of the Warrants, issued in connection with an offering and sale of securities of the Company that was consummated on December 6, 2024 under Proposal 6; and |
| ● | “FOR” the approval of one or more adjournments of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Reverse Stock Split Proposal, the Authorized Share Increase Proposal, 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal or the Issuance Proposal if there are not sufficient votes at the Annual Meeting to approve and adopt the Reverse Stock Split Proposal, the Authorized Share Increase Proposal, the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal or the Issuance Proposal under Proposal 7. |
In the event any other matters are properly presented at the Annual Meeting, or any postponement or adjournment thereof, the person named as proxy will vote in accordance with his discretion with respect to those matters.
What if I am a beneficial owner and do not give voting instructions to my broker or other nominee?
If you fail to provide your broker with voting instructions before the Annual Meeting, your broker will be unable to vote on the non-routine matters. Your broker may use his or her discretion to cast a vote on any routine matter for which you did not provide voting instructions.
Who is paying for this proxy solicitation?
We will pay for the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to these mailed proxy materials, our directors, officers, and employees may also solicit proxies by mail, in person, by telephone, or by other means of communication. Directors, officers, and employees will not be paid any additional compensation for soliciting proxies. We will also reimburse brokerage firms, banks, and other agents for the cost of forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners.
What is “householding”?
The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries, such as brokers, to satisfy the delivery requirements for proxy statements with respect to two or more security holders sharing the same address by delivering a single copy of a notice and, if applicable, a proxy statement, to those security holders.
A single copy of this Proxy Statement will be delivered to multiple stockholders sharing an address unless contrary instructions have been received from these stockholders. Once you have received notice from your broker, or from us, that they will be “householding” communications to your address, “householding” will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If, at any time, you no longer wish to participate in “householding” and would prefer to receive a separate Proxy Statement, please notify your broker and also notify us by sending your written request to: Algorhythm Holdings, Inc., 6301 NW 5 th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, Attention: Investor Relations or by calling Investor Relations at (954) 596-1000.
A stockholder who currently receives multiple copies of this Proxy Statement at its address and would like to request “householding” should also contact its broker and notify us using the contact information above.
Can I revoke or change my vote after submitting my proxy?
Yes. You can revoke your proxy at any time before the final vote at the Annual Meeting as discussed below.
If you are a stockholder of record, you may revoke your proxy by:
| ● | sending written notice of revocation to Algorhythm Holdings, Inc., 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, Attention: Corporate Secretary, in time for it to be received before the Annual Meeting; |
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| ● | submitting a new proxy with a later date using any of the voting methods described above (subject to the deadlines for voting with respect to each method); or |
| ● | voting at the Annual Meeting (provided that attending the meeting will not, by itself, revoke your proxy). |
If you are a beneficial owner of shares and have instructed your broker or other nominee to vote your shares, you may change your vote by following the directions received from your nominee to change those voting instructions or by attending the Annual Meeting and voting. However, you may not vote your shares at the Annual Meeting unless you request and obtain a valid proxy from your broker or other nominee.
Who will count votes at the Annual Meeting?
Votes will be counted by the inspector of election appointed for the Annual Meeting. The inspector of election will also determine the number of shares outstanding, the number of shares represented at the Annual Meeting, the existence of a quorum, and whether or not the proxies and ballots are valid and effective.
How can I find out the results of the voting at the Annual Meeting?
We will announce preliminary voting results at the Annual Meeting. We will report the final voting results in a Current Report on Form 8-K that we expect to file with the SEC within four business days following the date of the Annual Meeting.
When are stockholder proposals for the 2025 annual meeting due?
Stockholders interested in presenting a proposal to be considered for inclusion in the proxy statement relating to the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders may do so by following the procedures prescribed in Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and our Amended Bylaws (the “Bylaws”). To be considered for inclusion, stockholder proposals must be submitted in writing to Algorhythm Holdings, Inc., 6301 NW 5 th Way, Suite 2900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, Attention: Corporate Secretary, before August 21, 2025, which is 120 calendar days prior to the anniversary of the mailing date of this Proxy Statement. Any such proposal must meet the requirements of the Bylaws and all applicable laws and regulations.
Any stockholder who wishes to have a proposal considered at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, or to nominate a director for election at that meeting, but not submitted for inclusion in the proxy statement relating to that meeting, must give advance notice to us prior to the deadline for such meeting. In order for a proposal or nomination to be timely, it must be received by us no earlier than 120 days prior to the anniversary date of the Annual Meeting, or September 15, 2025, and no later than 90 days prior to the anniversary of the Annual Meeting, or October 15, 2025. In the event the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders is being held more than 30 days before or more than 70 days after the anniversary of the Annual Meeting. The submission of a stockholder proposal does not guarantee that it will be presented at the annual meeting. Stockholders interested in submitting a proposal are advised to contact knowledgeable legal counsel with regard to the detailed requirements of applicable federal securities laws and the Company’s bylaws, as applicable.
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