MANGOCEUTICALS, INC.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Apr 1, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Apr 1, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-20.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-04-01.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (29)
Current report
On May 13, 2025, Mango & Peaches issued 4,892,906 shares of its common stock and 100 shares of its Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock (collectively, the “M&P Stock”) to Jacob Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company and the Chief Executive Officer of Mango & Peaches, which was due pursuant to the terms of Mr. Cohen’s employment agreement with the Company, as amended.
Current report
Risks Related to the Company’s Planned Solana Treasury Strategy
Current report
The Company intends to purchase or otherwise acquire Solana, the price of which has been, and will likely continue to be, highly volatile. The Company’s operating results and share price may significantly fluctuate, including due to the highly volatile nature of the price of such digital assets and erratic market movements.
Current report
Moving forward, funding permitting, we plan to purchase up to $100 million to purchase or otherwise acquire Solana and for the establishment of cryptocurrency treasury operations. Digital assets generally are highly volatile assets. In addition, digital assets do not pay interest or other returns and so the ability to generate a return on investment from the net proceeds of any capital raises will depend on whether there is appreciation in the value of digital assets following our purchases of digital assets with the net proceeds from such capital raises. Future fluctuations in digital asset trading prices may result in our converting digital assets into cash with a value substantially below what we paid for such digital assets.
Current report
Our historical financial statements do not reflect the potential variability in earnings that we may experience in the future relating to our planned Solana treasury strategy. Accordingly, it may be difficult to evaluate the Company’s business and future prospects, and the Company may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability in any given period.
Current report
Our historical financial statements do not fully reflect the potential variability in earnings that we may experience in the future from our planned Solana treasury strategy. The price of digital assets generally has historically been subject to dramatic price fluctuations and is highly volatile. The Company’s Solana are initially measured at cost and are subsequently measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recorded in net income in each reporting period. As a result, volatility in our earnings may be significantly more than what we experienced in prior periods.
Current report
Historically, the digital asset market has been characterized by significant volatility in price, limited liquidity and trading volumes compared to sovereign currencies markets, relative anonymity, a developing regulatory landscape, potential susceptibility to market abuse and manipulation, compliance and internal control failures at exchanges, and various other risks inherent in its entirely electronic, virtual form and decentralized network. During times of market instability, we may not be able to sell our digital assets at favorable prices or at all. As a result, digital asset holdings may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents. Further, digital assets we plan to hold with custodians and transact with our trade execution partners will not enjoy the same protections as are available to cash or securities deposited with or transacted by institutions subject to regulation by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Additionally, we may be unable to enter into term loans or other capital raising transactions collateralized by our unencumbered digital assets or otherwise generate funds using our digital asset holdings, including in particular during times of market instability or when the price of digital assets has declined significantly. If we are unable to sell our digital assets, enter into additional capital raising transactions, including capital raising transactions using Solana as collateral, or otherwise generate funds using our planned Solana holdings, or if we are forced to sell our digital assets at a significant loss, in order to meet our working capital requirements, our business and financial condition could be negatively impacted.
Current report
Although we are not initially planning to lend Solana, from time to time, we may generate income through lending of digital assets, which carries significant risks. The volatility of such digital assets increases the likelihood that borrowers may default due to market downturns, liquidity crises, fraud or other financial distress. These lending transactions may be unsecured, and so may be subordinated to secured debt of the borrower. If a borrower becomes insolvent, we may be unable to recover the loaned Solana, leading to substantial financial losses.
Current report
Additionally, digital asset lending platforms are vulnerable to operational and cybersecurity risks. Technical failures, software bugs or system outages could disrupt lending activities, delay transactions or result in inaccurate record-keeping. Cybersecurity threats, including hacking, phishing and other malicious attacks, pose further risks, potentially leading to the loss, theft or misappropriation of our loaned Solana. A successful cyberattack or security breach could materially and adversely impact our financial position, reputation and ability to conduct future lending activities.
Current report
Our Solana treasury strategy exposes us to various risks associated with Solana.
Current report
Our Solana treasury strategy exposes us to various risks associated with Solana, including the following:
Current report
Our future Solana holdings may significantly impact our financial results and the market price of our common stock. Our future Solana holdings may significantly affect our financial results and if we continue to increase our overall future holdings of Solana in the future, they will have an even greater impact on our financial results and the market price of our common stock.
Current report
Absent federal regulations, there is a possibility that SOL may be classified as a “security.” Any classification of SOL as a “security” would subject us to additional regulation and could materially impact the operation of our business.
Current report
Neither the SEC nor any other U.S. federal or state regulator has publicly stated whether they agree that SOL is a “security.” Despite the Executive Order titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” which includes as an objective, “protecting and promoting the ability of individual citizens and private sector entities alike to access and … to maintain self-custody of digital assets,” SOL has not yet been classified with respect to U.S. federal securities laws. Therefore, while (for the reasons discussed below) we believe that SOL is not a “security” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, and registration of the Company under The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), is therefore not required under the applicable securities laws, we acknowledge that a regulatory body or federal court may determine otherwise. Our belief, even if reasonable under the circumstances, would not preclude legal or regulatory action based on such a finding that SOL is a “security” which would require us to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act.
Current report
We also plan to adapt our process for analyzing the U.S. federal securities law status of SOL and other cryptocurrencies over time, as guidance and case law have evolved. As part of such U.S. federal securities law analytical process, we plan to take into account a number of factors, including the various definitions of “security” under U.S. federal securities laws and federal court decisions interpreting the elements of these definitions, such as the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in theHowey andReves cases, as well as court rulings, reports, orders, press releases, public statements, and speeches by the SEC Commissioners and SEC Staff providing guidance on when a digital asset or a transaction to which a digital asset may relate may be a security for purposes of U.S. federal securities laws. Our position that SOL is not a “security” is premised, among other reasons, on our conclusion SOL does not meet the elements of theHowey test. Among the reasons for our conclusion that SOL is not a security is that holders of SOL do not have a reasonable expectation of profits from efforts in respect of their holding of SOL. Also, SOL ownership does not convey the right to receive any interest, rewards, or other returns.
Current report
We acknowledge, however, that the SEC, a federal court or another relevant entity could take a different view. The regulatory treatment of SOL is such that it has drawn significant attention from legislative and regulatory bodies. Application of securities laws to the specific facts and circumstances of digital assets is complex and subject to change. Our conclusion, even if reasonable under the circumstances, would not preclude legal or regulatory action based on a finding that SOL, or any other digital asset we might hold is a “security.” As such, we are at risk of enforcement proceedings against us, which could result in potential injunctions, cease-and-desist orders, fines, and penalties if SOL was determined to be a security by a regulatory body or a court. Such developments could subject us to fines, penalties, and other damages, and adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
Current report
If we were deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, applicable restrictions likely would make it impractical for us to continue our business as currently conducted.
Current report
Recently, we have begun focusing on pursuing opportunities to expand our portfolio into digital assets and such efforts may result in the value of our future SOL holdings being in excess of 40% of our total assets. Since we believe SOL is not an investment security, we do not hold ourselves out as being engaged primarily, or propose to engage primarily, in the business of investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities within the meaning of Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act.
Current report
With respect to Section 3(a)(1)(C), we believe we satisfy the elements of Rule 3a-1 and therefore are deemed not to be an investment company under, and we intend to conduct our operations such that we will not be deemed an investment company under, Section 3(a)(1)(C). We believe that we are not, and will not be, an investment company pursuant to Rule 3a-1 under the Investment Company Act because, on a consolidated basis with respect to wholly-owned subsidiaries but otherwise on an unconsolidated basis, no more than 45% of the value of the Company’s total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities, shares of registered money market funds under Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act, and cash items) consists of, and will consist of, and no more than 45% of the Company’s net income after taxes (for the last four fiscal quarters combined) is derived from, or will be derived from, securities other than U.S. government securities, shares of registered money market funds under Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act, securities issued by employees’ securities companies, securities issued by qualifying majority owned subsidiaries of the Company, and securities issued by qualifying companies that are controlled primarily by the Company.
Current report
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iv) provides that if a listed company’s security fails to meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and (a) the Company has effected a reverse stock split over the prior one-year period; or (b) has effected one or more reverse stock splits over the prior two-year period with a cumulative ratio of 250 shares or more to one, then the Company is not eligible for a compliance period to address the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and will be automatically suspended from Nasdaq, subject to rights to appeal the delisting to a hearings panel. This restriction applies even if the listed company was in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement at the time of its prior reverse stock split. As a result of the above, if a listed company effects a reverse stock split but its security subsequently falls out of compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within a one-year period or has affected reverse stock splits with a cumulative ratio of 1-to-250 or more over the prior two year period, it will be issued a delisting determination rather than being granted a compliance period.
Current report
As discussed above under “Reverse Stock Split”, effective on October 8, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, we affected a 1-for 15 reverse stock split of our then outstanding common stock (the “October 2024 Reverse Stock Split”), to cure our non-compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. As a result, if we fail to meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement more than one year, but before two years after the effective date of the October 2024 Reverse Stock Split (i.e., before October 8, 2026), and the cumulative ratio of the October 2024 Reverse Stock Split and any future reverse stock split is greater than 1-to-250, Nasdaq will issue a delisting notification and our common stock will be automatically suspended from trading on Nasdaq, subject to our right to appeal the delisting determination to a hearings panel, provided that our common stock will trade in the over-the-counter (OTC) market while the appeal is pending.
Current report
Separately, prior to October 8, 2026, we will be limited to a reverse stock split ratio of no more than 1-for-16 2/3 rds (which together with the October 2024 Reverse Stock Split ratio of 1-for-15, would not exceed 1-for-250, which may limit our ability to remedy our failure to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement as discussed above.
Current report
Separately, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that if a listed company takes a corporate action, such as a reverse stock split, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, and that action results in the listed company falling below the threshold for another Nasdaq listing requirement (e.g., the Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing requirement that a listed company have at least 500,000 publicly held shares), the listed company will not be granted a compliance period for the new deficiency. In that case, the listed company must cure both deficiencies within the compliance period(s) applicable to the Minimum Bid Price Requirement deficiency.
Current report
Finally, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), if our common stock has a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for 10 consecutive business days during any compliance period imposed as a result of noncompliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, Nasdaq will issue a delisting determination; however, unlike the process as discussed above for the determination of excessive reverse stock splits, suspension of trading of our common stock will generally be stayed while any appeal is pending.
Current report
We face risks in connection with the governmental shutdowns.
Current report
The Company’s operations, clinical trials, and commercialization efforts are subject to extensive regulation by U.S. federal and state agencies, including the FDA. Any interruption in government operations as a result of the current government shutdown, or otherwise, could adversely affect the Company in a number of ways. For example, a government shutdown could delay or suspend the review, approval, or inspection of our pharmaceutical and compounded products, including our ongoing or planned clinical trials for our patented respiratory illness prevention technology. Delays in FDA review or inspection could also prevent the timely commercialization of our Pharmaceutical Products or our compounded products, and could materially impact anticipated revenues.
Current report
Additionally, a government shutdown may delay or interrupt the issuance of regulatory guidance, approvals for advertising claims, or inspections of manufacturing facilities, which could result in delayed product launches, halted production, or increased compliance costs.
Current report
The Company is also subject to other risks associated with government actions, including changes in healthcare, telemedicine, and pharmaceutical regulations. Such changes could affect our ability to market, sell, or distribute our products online or across state lines. Further, any interruption in federal funding or administrative operations may impact public health initiatives, clinical trial oversight, and the availability of key resources or approvals necessary for the Company to continue operations in a timely manner. Consequently, a government shutdown or prolonged regulatory delays could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
Current report
Separately, the Company may, from time to time, seek to raise additional capital through public offerings of its securities or file registration statements with the SEC in connection with such offerings. Any closure of the SEC, whether due to a government shutdown, operational disruption, or other events, could delay the review and effectiveness of such registration statements. As a result, the Company may be unable to offer or sell securities in the public markets when needed, which could limit our ability to raise capital to fund operations, clinical trials, commercialization efforts, or other strategic initiatives. Delays in SEC review or effectiveness of registration statements could also increase costs, create uncertainty in our financing plans, and negatively affect investor confidence, potentially adversely impacting the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and ability to execute its business strategy.
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Previous report
Our industry and the broader U.S. economy experienced higher than expected inflationary pressures during 2022 related to continued supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and geopolitical instability, and if these conditions persist, our business, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
Previous report
2022 saw significant increases in the costs of labor and certain materials and equipment, and longer lead times for such materials and equipment, as a result of availability constraints, supply chain disruption, increased demand, labor shortages associated with a fully employed U.S. labor force, high inflation and other factors. Supply and demand fundamentals have been further aggravated by disruptions in global energy supply caused by multiple geopolitical events, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It is also currently unknown how the supply chain will react to tariffs threated and actually imposed by President Trump, and counties reactions thereto. Supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures have in the past, and may in the future, adversely impact our operating costs, and as a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
Previous report
We and the health and wellness industry in general may be adversely affected during periods of high inflation, primarily because of higher shipping and product manufacturing costs. While we plan to attempt to pass on increases in our costs through increased sales prices, market forces may limit our ability to do so. If we are unable to raise sales prices enough to compensate for higher costs, our future revenues, gross profit margin and revenues could be adversely affected.
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Previous wording
We have a limited operating history. We launched our website in mid-November 2022 and have not sold sufficient quantities of our PRIME and/or Compounded Products to date to support our operations. There is no assurance that we can generate revenues sufficient to support our operations, and even if additional revenues are generated, there is no assurance that we can generate sufficient net income to support our operations. As reflected in the accompanying financials, the Company had a net loss of $8,707,226 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and an accumulated deficit of $20,806,595 as of December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Company had a net loss of $9,212,417 for the year ended December 31, 2023, and an accumulated deficit of $11,228,173 as of December 31, 2023.
Current wording
We have a limited operating history. We launched our website in mid-November 2022 and have not sold sufficient quantities of our PRIME and/or Compounded Products to date to support our operations. There is no assurance that we can generate revenues sufficient to support our operations, and even if additional revenues are generated, there is no assurance that we can generate sufficient net income to support our operations. As reflected in the accompanying financials, the Company had a net loss of $20,643,455 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and an accumulated deficit of $40,647,480 as of December 31, 2025. Additionally, the Company had a net loss of $8,707,226 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and an accumulated deficit of $20,004,486 as of December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
We have experienced recurring net losses since inception. We believe that we will continue to incur substantial operating expenses in the foreseeable future as we continue to invest to market our PRIME and Compounded Products, expand product offerings and enhance technology and infrastructure and further invest into, develop and market our recently acquired intellectual properties, including ourpatented respiratory illness prevention technology and Dermytol. These efforts may prove more expensive than we anticipate, and we may not succeed in generating commercial revenues or net income to offset these expenses. Accordingly, we may not be able to achieve profitability, and we may incur significant losses for the foreseeable future. Our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2024, included herein. As of the date of this Report, our current capital resources, combined with the net proceeds from recent offerings are expected to be sufficient for us to fund operations for the next 12 months. We will need funding in in the future however to support our operations. We may also seek to acquire additional businesses or assets in the future, which may require us to raise funding. We currently anticipate such funding, if required, being raised through the offering of debt or equity. Such additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If debt financing is available and obtained, our interest expense may increase and we may be subject to the risk of default, depending on the terms of such financing. If equity financing is available and obtained it may result in our shareholders experiencing significant dilution. If such financing is unavailable, we may be forced to curtail our business plan, which may cause the value of our securities to decline in value.
Current wording
We have experienced recurring net losses since inception. We believe that we will continue to incur substantial operating expenses in the foreseeable future as we continue to invest to market our PRIME and Compounded Products, expand product offerings and enhance technology and infrastructure and further invest into, develop and market our recently acquired intellectual properties, including our patented respiratory illness prevention technology and Dermytol. These efforts may prove more expensive than we anticipate, and we may not succeed in generating commercial revenues or net income to offset these expenses. Accordingly, we may not be able to achieve profitability, and we may incur significant losses for the foreseeable future. Our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025, included herein. As of the date of this Report, our current capital resources, combined with the net proceeds from recent offerings are not expected to be sufficient for us to fund operations for the next 12 months. We will need funding in the future however to support our operations. We may also seek to acquire additional businesses or assets in the future, which may require us to raise funding. We currently anticipate such funding, if required, being raised through the offering of debt or equity. Such additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, if at all. If debt financing is available and obtained, our interest expense may increase and we may be subject to the risk of default, depending on the terms of such financing. If equity financing is available and obtained it may result in our shareholders experiencing significant dilution. If such financing is unavailable, we may be forced to curtail our business plan, which may cause the value of our securities to decline in value.
Previous wording
For additional information about the ongoing material legal proceedings to which we are subject, see Legal Proceedings in Item 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Current wording
For additional information about the ongoing material legal proceedings to which we are subject, see “Legal Proceedings” in Part I, Item 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Previous wording
The costs and expenses of our public reporting obligations are material, and materially affect our quarterly results of operations and profitability. The Company has recently initiated a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company. The Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of the Company, its stockholders and its stakeholders. There is no deadline or definitive timetable set for completion of the strategic alternatives review process and there can be no assurance that this process will result in the Company pursuing a transaction or any other strategic outcome. Transactions which may be undertaken by the Company, may include, but are not limited to, business combinations, liquidations of assets and/or a sale of the Company or its assets. The Company does not intend to make any further public comment regarding the review of strategic alternatives until it has been completed or the Company determines that a disclosure is required by law or otherwise deemed appropriate.
Current wording
The costs and expenses of our public reporting obligations are material, and materially affect our quarterly results of operations and profitability. The Company has previously initiated a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company. The Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of the Company, its stockholders and its stakeholders. There is no deadline or definitive timetable set for completion of the strategic alternatives review process and there can be no assurance that this process will result in the Company pursuing a transaction or any other strategic outcome. Transactions which may be undertaken by the Company, may include, but are not limited to, business combinations, liquidations of assets and/or a sale of the Company or its assets. The Company does not intend to make any further public comment regarding the review of strategic alternatives until it has been completed or the Company determines that a disclosure is required by law or otherwise deemed appropriate.
Previous wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, which entity is currently licensed to provide pharmacy services in only 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Current wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, which entity is currently licensed to provide pharmacy services in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Previous wording
As described in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts”. we have entered into a Master Services Agreement and SOW for Epiq Scripts, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to provide us pharmacy and compounding services. Epiq Scripts has filed with the URAC to obtain its pharmacy accreditation and has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses in the District of Columbia and 49 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It is also in the process of applying for additional state licenses and plans to eventually obtain licenses in all 50 states by the end of the first quarter of 2025. As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only provide the Services to us in the 49 states described above and the District of Columbia, and we are unable to sell products to any customers in any states other than those 49 states and the District of Columbia, until Epiq Scripts is able to obtain licenses in other states and is limited to selling products to customers only in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses.
Current wording
As described in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement with Epiq Scripts”. we have entered into a Master Services Agreement and SOW for Epiq Scripts, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to provide us pharmacy and compounding services. Epiq Scripts has filed with the URAC to obtain its pharmacy accreditation and has State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses in the District of Columbia and every U.S. state other than Alabama. It is also in the process of applying for a state license for Alabama and hopes to obtain that by the end of the first quarter of 2026. As a result of the above, Epiq Scripts can currently only sell products to customers in the states in which Epiq Scripts holds licenses.
Previous wording
The products that we sell (including our Pharmaceutical Products) and plan to sell in the future have been in the past, and may in the future be, adversely affected from time to time by economic downturns that impact consumer spending, including discretionary spending. Future economic conditions such as employment levels, business conditions, housing starts, market volatility, interest rates, inflation rates, energy and fuel costs and tax rates, or our actions in response to these conditions, such as price increases, could reduce consumer spending or change consumer purchasing habits.
Current wording
The products that we sell (including our Pharmaceutical Products) and plan to sell in the future have been in the past, and may in the future be, adversely affected from time to time by economic downturns that impact consumer spending, including discretionary spending. Future economic conditions such as employment levels, business conditions, tariffs, trade wars, housing starts, market volatility, interest rates, inflation rates, energy and fuel costs and tax rates, or our actions in response to these conditions, such as price increases, could reduce consumer spending or change consumer purchasing habits.
Previous wording
We rely extensively on data and information systems for our supply chain, financial reporting, human resources and various other operations, processes and transactions. Furthermore, a significant portion of the communications between us, our suppliers and customers depend on information technology. Our data and information systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches (including breaches of our transaction processing or other systems that could result in the compromise of confidential customer data), catastrophic events, data breaches and usage errors by our employees or third-party service providers. Our data and information technology systems may also fail to perform as we anticipate, and we may encounter difficulties in adapting these systems to changing technologies or expanding them to meet the future needs of our business. If our systems are breached, damaged or cease to function properly, we may have to make significant investments to fix or replace them, suffer interruptions in our operations, incur liability to our customers and others or face costly litigation, and our reputation with our customers may be harmed. We also rely on third parties for a majority of our data and information systems, including for third-party hosting and payment processing. If these facilities fail, or if they suffer a security breach or interruption or degradation of service, a significant amount of our data could be lost or compromised and our ability to operate our business and deliver our product offerings could be materially impaired. In addition, various third parties, such as our suppliers and payment processors, also rely heavily on information technology systems, and any failure of these systems could also cause loss of sales, transactional or other data and significant interruptions to our business. Any material interruption in the data and information technology systems we rely on, including the data or information technology systems of third parties, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
Current wording
We rely extensively on data and information systems for our supply chain, financial reporting, human resources and various other operations, processes and transactions. Furthermore, a significant portion of the communications between us, our suppliers and customers depend on information technology. Our data and information systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer viruses, security breaches (including breaches of our transaction processing or other systems that could result in the compromise of confidential customer data), catastrophic events, data breaches and usage errors by our employees or third-party service providers. Our data and information technology systems may also fail to perform as we anticipate, and we may encounter difficulties in adapting these systems to changing technologies or expanding them to meet the future needs of our business. If our systems are breached, damaged or cease to function properly, we may have to make significant investments to fix or replace them, suffer interruptions in our operations, incur liability to our customers and others or face costly litigation, and our reputation with our customers may be harmed. We also rely on third parties for a majority of our data and information systems, including for third-party hosting and payment processing. If these facilities fail, or if they suffer a security breach or interruption or degradation of service, a significant amount of our data could be lost or compromised and our ability to operate our business and deliver our product offerings could be materially impaired. In addition, various third parties, such as our suppliers and payment processors, also rely heavily on information technology systems, and any failure of these systems could also cause loss of sales, transactional or other data and significant interruptions to our business. Any material interruption in the data and information technology systems we rely on, including the data or information technology systems of third parties, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results. There have been no disruptions in our data and information systems to date.
Previous wording
Privacy laws, rules, and regulations are constantly evolving in the United States and abroad and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. We expect that new industry standards, laws and regulations will continue to be proposed regarding privacy, data protection and information security in many jurisdictions, including privacy acts previously adopted by 20 states as of the date of this Report, including the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, certain of which are already effective, and certain of which become effective during 2025 and 2026. We cannot yet determine the impact such future laws, regulations and standards may have on our business. Complying with these evolving obligations is costly. For instance, expanding definitions and interpretations of what constitutes “personal data” (or the equivalent) within the United States and elsewhere may increase our compliance costs. Any failure to comply could give rise to unwanted media attention and other negative publicity, damage our customer and consumer relationships and reputation, and result in lost sales, claims, administrative fines, lawsuits or regulatory and governmental investigations and proceedings and may harm our business and results of operations.
Current wording
Privacy laws, rules, and regulations are constantly evolving in the United States and abroad and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. We expect that new industry standards, laws and regulations will continue to be proposed regarding privacy, data protection and information security in many jurisdictions, including privacy acts previously adopted by 20 states as of the date of this Report, including the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. We cannot yet determine the impact such future laws, regulations and standards may have on our business. Complying with these evolving obligations is costly. For instance, expanding definitions and interpretations of what constitutes “personal data” (or the equivalent) within the United States and elsewhere may increase our compliance costs. Any failure to comply could give rise to unwanted media attention and other negative publicity, damage our customer and consumer relationships and reputation, and result in lost sales, claims, administrative fines, lawsuits or regulatory and governmental investigations and proceedings and may harm our business and results of operations.
Previous wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work and Consulting Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who also serves as a co-Manager of Epiq Scripts, as discussed in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements”, for pharmacy and compounding services, which has been assigned to Mango & Peaches. In the event that relationship is terminated, our costs may increase, and we may be unable to effectively obtain the services currently provided by Epiq Scripts, LLC. Additionally, certain of our consultants are employed by Epiq Scripts, LLC. We also anticipate entering into other related party relationships in the future. While we believe that all related party agreements have been and will be on arms-length terms, such significant related party relationships may be perceived negatively by potential shareholders or investors and/or may result in conflicts of interest. Each of our officers and directors (including those discussed above) presently has, and any of them in the future may have, additional fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director may be required to present a business opportunity to such entity, subject to his or her fiduciary duties under applicable law. Additionally, such persons may have conflicts of interest in allocating their time among various business activities. These conflicts may not be resolved in our favor. Our significant related party relationships and transactions, the terms of such relationships and transactions, and/or the termination of any such relationships or transactions, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations moving forward and/or create conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest which may have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities.
Current wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work and Consulting Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who also serves as a co-Manager of Epiq Scripts, as discussed in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements”, for pharmacy and compounding services, which has been assigned to Mango & Peaches. In the event that relationship is terminated, our costs may increase, and we may be unable to effectively obtain the services currently provided by Epiq Scripts, LLC. Additionally, certain of our consultants are employed by Epiq Scripts, LLC. We also anticipate entering into other related party relationships in the future. While we believe that all related party agreements have been and will be on arms-length terms, such significant related party relationships may be perceived negatively by potential shareholders or investors and/or may result in conflicts of interest. Each of our officers and directors (including those discussed above) presently has, and any of them in the future may have, additional fiduciary or contractual obligations to other entities pursuant to which such officer or director may be required to present a business opportunity to such entity, subject to his fiduciary duties under applicable law. Additionally, such persons may have conflicts of interest in allocating their time among various business activities. These conflicts may not be resolved in our favor. Our significant related party relationships and transactions, the terms of such relationships and transactions, and/or the termination of any such relationships or transactions, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations moving forward and/or create conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest which may have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities.
Previous wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work and Consulting Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as discussed in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement,” for pharmacy and compounding services, which has been assigned to Mango & Peaches. Epiq Script’s ability to provide pharmacy services in each state is subject to, among other things, receipt of regulatory approvals and licenses in the states in which it operates. Currently Epiq Scripts holds State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses to operate in the District of Columbia and 49 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Its failure to receive regulatory approval or licenses in the other states in which we hope to operate, or loss of such licenses in the future, may prohibit us from selling our Mango products to customers that reside in those states limiting our ability to grow and compete with other companies that have those capabilities. Any of the above may have an adverse effect on our revenues, operations and cash flow and cause the value of our securities to decline in value or become worthless. We also face related party conflicts associated with our engagement of Epiq Scripts, LLC as discussed in greater detail above.
Current wording
We have entered into a Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work and Consulting Agreement with Epiq Scripts, LLC, a related party, 52% owned and controlled by Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as discussed in greater detail under “Item 1. Business—Material Agreements—Master Services Agreement,” for pharmacy and compounding services, which has been assigned to Mango & Peaches. Epiq Script’s ability to provide pharmacy services in each state is subject to, among other things, receipt of regulatory approvals and licenses in the states in which it operates. Currently Epiq Scripts holds State Board of Pharmacy (or its equivalent) licenses to operate in the District of Columbia and every U.S. State other than Alabama. Its failure to receive regulatory approval or licenses in Alabama, or loss of such licenses in the future, may prohibit us from selling our Mango products to customers that reside in those states limiting our ability to grow and compete with other companies that have those capabilities. Any of the above may have an adverse effect on our revenues, operations and cash flow and cause the value of our securities to decline in value or become worthless. We also face related party conflicts associated with our engagement of Epiq Scripts, LLC as discussed in greater detail above.
Previous wording
Assuming the shareholder approval of the issuance of the Mango & Peaches Common Shares and Mango & Peaches Series A Shares, Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will exercise majority voting control over Mango & Peaches, which following the transactions related to the Contribution Agreement, holds substantially all of our assets and operations, which limits shareholders’ abilities to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.
Current wording
Jacob D. Cohen, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer exercises majority voting control over Mango & Peaches which holds substantially all of our assets and operations, which limits shareholders’ abilities to influence corporate matters and could delay or prevent a change in corporate control.
Previous wording
Pursuant to the December 13, 2024, Contribution Agreement, the Company contributed substantially all of its assets, including ownership of: (a) its 98% ownership of MangoRx Mexico S.A. de C.V., a Mexican Stock Company; and (b) its 100% ownership of MangoRx UK Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom, to Mango & Peaches, in order to restructure the ownership and operations of the Company, better segregate such operations and liabilities and provided for the issuance of a portion of the capital of Mango & Peaches to Mr. Jacob Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as additional consideration to Mr. Cohen, as discussed in greater detail below under “Item 11. Executive Compensation”—“Employment and Consulting Agreements”— “Jacob D. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer”, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue Mr. Cohen (a) 1,700,000 shares of the common stock of Mango & Peaches (representing 25.4% of Mango and Peaches’ then outstanding shares of common stock); and (b) 100 shares Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock of Mango & Peaches, discussed in greater detail below, which issuances are subject to shareholder approval, which shareholder approval the Company expects to solicit from shareholders in the near future.
Current wording
Pursuant to the December 13, 2024, Contribution Agreement, the Company contributed substantially all of its assets, including ownership of: (a) its 98% ownership of MangoRx Mexico S.A. de C.V., a Mexican Stock Company; and (b) its 100% ownership of MangoRx UK Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom, to Mango & Peaches, in order to restructure the ownership and operations of the Company, better segregate such operations and liabilities and provided for the issuance of a portion of the capital of Mango & Peaches to Mr. Jacob Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as additional consideration to Mr. Cohen.
Previous wording
The Mango & Peaches Series A Shares have the right to vote on all shareholder matters (including, but not limited to at every meeting of the stockholders of Mango & Peaches and upon any action taken by stockholders of Mango & Peaches with or without a meeting) equal to fifty-one percent (51%) of the total vote, and for so long as Series A Preferred Stock is outstanding, Mango & Peaches shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66-2/3% of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting separately as a class (i) amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Certificate of Formation or the Bylaws of Mango & Peaches so as to adversely affect the designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of the Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) effect any reclassification of the Series A Preferred Stock, (iii) designate any additional series of preferred stock, the designation of which adversely effects the rights, privileges, preferences or limitations of the Series A Preferred Stock; or (iv) amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Series A Designation (except in connection with certain non-material technical amendments). Additionally, subject to the rights of series of preferred stock which may from time to time come into existence, so long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are outstanding, Mango & Peaches cannot without first obtaining the approval (by written consent, as provided by law) of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock, voting together as a class: (a) issue any additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock after the original issuance of shares of Series A Preferred Stock; (b) increase or decrease the total number of authorized or designated shares of Series A Preferred Stock; (c) effect an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of all or a part of the Series A Preferred Stock; (d) effect an exchange, or create a right of exchange, of all or part of the shares of another class of shares into shares of Series A Preferred Stock; or (e) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the shares of such series, including the rights set forth in the Series A Designation.
Current wording
The Mango & Peaches Series A Designation provides for the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock of Mango & Peaches to have the following rights: No dividend, liquidation, redemption or conversion rights; voting rights providing that for so long as any shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock remain issued and outstanding, the holders thereof, voting separately as a class, have the right to vote on all shareholder matters (including, but not limited to at every meeting of the stockholders of Mango & Peaches and upon any action taken by stockholders of Mango & Peaches with or without a meeting) equal to fifty-one percent (51%) of the total vote (the “Total Series A Vote” and the “Voting Rights”), and that so long as Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock is outstanding, Mango & Peaches shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66-2/3% of all outstanding shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock, voting separately as a class (i) amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Certificate of Formation or the Bylaws of Mango & Peaches so as to adversely affect the designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock, (ii) effect any reclassification of the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock, (iii) designate any additional series of preferred stock, the designation of which adversely effects the rights, privileges, preferences or limitations of the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock; or (iv) amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Series A Designation (except in connection with certain non-material technical amendments). Additionally, subject to the rights of series of preferred stock which may from time to time come into existence, so long as any shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock are outstanding, Mango & Peaches cannot without first obtaining the approval (by written consent, as provided by law) of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock, voting together as a class: (a) issue any additional shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock after the original issuance of shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock; (b) increase or decrease the total number of authorized or designated shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock; (c) effect an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of all or a part of the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock; (d) effect an exchange, or create a right of exchange, of all or part of the shares of another class of shares into shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock; or (e) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the shares of such series, including the rights set forth in the Series A Designation.
Previous wording
As a result of the issuance of the Mango & Peaches Common Shares and Mango & Peaches Series A Shares, Mr. Cohen will obtain majority control over substantially all of the assets and operations of the Company at the time of the entry into the Contribution Agreement, which following the Contribution Effective Date, are held by Mango & Peaches, including the right to vote 75.5% of Mango & Peaches outstanding voting shares as result of his ownership of Mango & Peaches Common Shares and the Mango & Peaches Series A Shares, which will provide him the right to approve any merger or consolidation of Mango & Peaches and/or any amendment to the Certificate of Formation of Mango & Peaches.
Current wording
Following the issuance of the M&P Stock, Mr. Cohen owns 49% of the outstanding common stock of Mango & Peaches and separately has the right to vote fifty-one percent (51%) of the total vote on all Mango & Peaches shareholder matters, voting separately as a class, pursuant to his ownership of the Series A Super Majority Voting Preferred Stock, giving him 75.2% voting control over Mango & Peaches, which provide him the right to approve any merger or consolidation of Mango & Peaches and/or any amendment to the Certificate of Formation of Mango & Peaches.
Previous wording
Additionally, Mr. Cohen, pursuant to the terms of his Employment Agreement, as amended, discussed in greater detail below under “Item 11. Executive Compensation”—“Employment and Consulting Agreements”— “Jacob D. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer”, has the right to earn up to $10 million bonus (the “Mango & Peaches Bonus”), which is convertible at his option, at a conversion price of $0.50 per share, into up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock of Mango & Peaches. In the event the full amount of the Mango & Peaches Bonus, vests to Mr. Cohen and he converts such entire Mango & Peaches Bonus into 20,000,000 Mango & Peaches Bonus Shares pursuant to the conversion terms thereof, he will own 81.3% of Mango & Peaches outstanding common stock (not factoring in any other issuances), and 92.8% of Mango & Peaches’ outstanding voting stock (as a result of the ownership of the Mango & Peaches Series A Shares and not factoring in any future issuances). There is no assurance that any of the milestones will be reached by Mango & Peaches and/or that any portion of the Mango & Peaches Bonus will vest to Mr. Cohen or that any Mango & Peaches Bonus Shares will be issued to Mr. Cohen.
Current wording
Additionally, Mr. Cohen, pursuant to the terms of his Employment Agreement, as amended, discussed in greater detail under “Item 11. Executive Compensation”—“Employment and Consulting Agreements”— “Jacob D. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer”, has the right to earn up to $10 million bonus (the “Mango & Peaches Bonus”), which is convertible at his option, at a conversion price of $0.50 per share, into up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock of Mango & Peaches. In the event the full amount of the Mango & Peaches Bonus, vests to Mr. Cohen and he converts such entire Mango & Peaches Bonus into 20,000,000 Mango & Peaches Bonus Shares pursuant to the conversion terms thereof, he will own 81.3% of Mango & Peaches outstanding common stock (not factoring in any other issuances), and 92.8% of Mango & Peaches’ outstanding voting stock (as a result of the ownership of the Mango & Peaches Series A Shares and not factoring in any future issuances). There is no assurance that any of the milestones will be reached by Mango & Peaches and/or that any portion of the Mango & Peaches Bonus will vest to Mr. Cohen or that any Mango & Peaches Bonus Shares will be issued to Mr. Cohen.
Previous wording
As a result, Mr. Cohen will control the Mango & Peaches shareholder vote. Consequently, he has the ability to influence matters affecting Mango & Peaches and therefore exercise significant control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters involving Mango & Peaches, including (i) making amendments to Mango & Peaches’ certificate of formation; (ii) whether to issue additional shares of common stock and preferred stock of Mango & Peaches, including to himself; (iii) employment decisions, including compensation arrangements; (iv) whether to enter into material transactions with related parties; (v) election of directors; and (vi) any merger or significant corporate transactions, including with himself or other related parties. Additionally, it will be difficult if not impossible for investors to remove Mr. Cohen as a director of Mango & Peaches, which will mean he will remain in control of who serves as officers of the Company as well as whether any changes are made in the Board of Directors. Because Mr. Cohen will significantly influence the vote on all Mango & Peaches shareholder matters, investors may find it difficult to replace our management if they disagree with the way our business is being operated. The interests of Mr. Cohen may not coincide with our interests or the interests of other shareholders of the Company or Mango & Peaches.
Current wording
As a result, Mr. Cohen controls the Mango & Peaches shareholder vote. Consequently, he has the ability to influence matters affecting Mango & Peaches and therefore exercises control in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters involving Mango & Peaches, including (i) making amendments to Mango & Peaches’ certificate of formation; (ii) whether to issue additional shares of common stock and preferred stock of Mango & Peaches, including to himself; (iii) employment decisions, including compensation arrangements; (iv) whether to enter into material transactions with related parties; (v) election of directors; and (vi) any merger or significant corporate transactions, including with himself or other related parties. Additionally, it will be difficult if not impossible for investors to remove Mr. Cohen as a director of Mango & Peaches, which will mean he will remain in control of who serves as officers of the Company as well as whether any changes are made in the Board of Directors. Because Mr. Cohen significantly influences the vote on all Mango & Peaches shareholder matters, investors may find it difficult to replace our management if they disagree with the way our business is being operated. The interests of Mr. Cohen may not coincide with our interests or the interests of other shareholders of the Company or Mango & Peaches.
Previous wording
Although our Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen and our Chief Operating Officer, Amanda Hammer, are prohibited from competing with us while they are employed with us and for 12 months thereafter (subject to the terms of, and exceptions set forth in, their employment agreements with the Company), none of such individuals will be prohibited from competing with us after such 12-month period ends. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission has previously proposed a rule that, if it becomes effective, would ban employers from imposing non-competes on their workers, which if effective could prohibit the Company from enforcing, or invalidate, the non-competes in our executive’s and in certain other employee’s, employment agreements. Finally, various states have recently enacted rules banning non-competes, including California. Accordingly, any of these individuals could be in a position to use industry experience gained while working with us to compete with us. Such competition could distract or confuse customers, reduce the value of our intellectual property and trade secrets, or reduce our future revenues, earnings or growth prospects.
Current wording
Although our Chief Executive Officer, Jacob D. Cohen is prohibited from competing with us while he is employed with us and for 12 months thereafter (subject to the terms of, and exceptions set forth in, their employment agreements with the Company), Mr. Cohen will not be prohibited from competing with us after such 12-month period ends and none of our other executive officers are prohibited from competing against us immediately after they leave the Company. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission has previously proposed a rule that, if it becomes effective, would ban employers from imposing non-competes on their workers, which if effective could prohibit the Company from enforcing, or invalidate, the non-competes in our executive’s and in certain other employee’s, employment agreements. Finally, various states have recently enacted rules banning non-competes, including California. Accordingly, any of these individuals could be in a position to use industry experience gained while working with us to compete with us. Such competition could distract or confuse customers, reduce the value of our intellectual property and trade secrets, or reduce our future revenues, earnings or growth prospects.
Previous wording
Our Series B Preferred Stock includes a liquidation preference of $1,100 per share, which may be increased from time to time pursuant to the terms of such Series B Preferred Stock (currently totaling an aggregate of $2,809,400 for all 2,554 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock) which is payable upon liquidation, before any distribution to our common stock shareholders. Our Series C Preferred Stock includes a liquidation preference of $20 per share, which may be increased from time to time pursuant to the terms of such Series C Preferred Stock (currently totaling an aggregate of $19,600,000 for all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock) which is payable upon liquidation, before any distribution to our common stock shareholders, but after distributions to our Series B Preferred Stock holders. As a result, if we were to dissolve, liquidate or sell our assets, the holders of our Series B Preferred Stock would have the right to receive up to the first approximately $2,809,400 in proceeds from any such transaction and holders of our Series C Preferred Stock would have the right to receive up to approximately $19.6 million of the remaining proceeds from any such transaction. The payment of the liquidation preferences could result in common stock shareholders not receiving any consideration if we were to liquidate, dissolve or wind up, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Additionally, the existence of the liquidation preferences may reduce the value of our common stock, make it harder for us to sell shares of common stock in offerings in the future, or prevent or delay a change of control. Because our Board of Directors is entitled to designate the powers and preferences of the preferred stock without a vote of our shareholders, subject to Nasdaq rules and regulations, our shareholders will have no control over what designations and preferences our future preferred stock, if any, will have.
Current wording
Our Series B Preferred Stock includes a liquidation preference of $1,100 per share, which may be increased from time to time pursuant to the terms of such Series B Preferred Stock (currently totaling an aggregate of $55,000 for all 50 outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock) which is payable upon liquidation, before any distribution to our common stock shareholders. Our Series C Preferred Stock includes a liquidation preference of $20 per share, which may be increased from time to time pursuant to the terms of such Series C Preferred Stock (currently totaling an aggregate of $19,600,000 for all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock) which is payable upon liquidation, before any distribution to our common stock shareholders, but after distributions to our Series B Preferred Stock holders. As a result, if we were to dissolve, liquidate or sell our assets, the holders of our Series B Preferred Stock would have the right to receive up to the first approximately $55,000in proceeds from any such transaction and holders of our Series C Preferred Stock would have the right to receive up to approximately $19.6 million of the remaining proceeds from any such transaction. The payment of the liquidation preferences could result in common stock shareholders not receiving any consideration if we were to liquidate, dissolve or wind up, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Additionally, the existence of the liquidation preferences may reduce the value of our common stock, make it harder for us to sell shares of common stock in offerings in the future, or prevent or delay a change of control. Because our Board of Directors is entitled to designate the powers and preferences of the preferred stock without a vote of our shareholders, subject to Nasdaq rules and regulations, our shareholders will have no control over what designations and preferences our future preferred stock, if any, will have.
Previous wording
Our outstanding Series B Preferred Stock previously accrued, and our Series C Preferred Stock accrues a dividend.
Current wording
Our outstanding Series C Preferred Stock accrues a dividend.
Previous wording
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this Report, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us For example, since our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market in connection with our IPO on March 20, 2023, the trading price of our common stock has traded as high as $65.55 and as low as $2.07 per share. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business.
Current wording
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, the risk factors described in this Report, and other factors beyond our control, such as fluctuations in the valuation of companies perceived by investors to be comparable to us For example, since our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market in connection with our IPO on March 20, 2023, the trading price of our common stock has traded as high as $65.55 and as low as [$0.3401] per share. Furthermore, the stock markets have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. These fluctuations often have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, and market conditions, such as recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. In the past, many companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation against us could result in substantial costs and divert our management’s attention from other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business.
Previous wording
There is no guarantee that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Current wording
We are not currently in compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements and there is no guarantee that our common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Previous wording
On October 30, 2023, the Company received written notice (the “Notification Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of thirty (30) consecutive business days. The Notification Letter did not impact the Company’s listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market at that time. The Notification Letter stated that the Company had 180 calendar days or until April 29, 2024, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), provided that such date was subsequently extended to October 28, 2024, upon request to Nasdaq, and in accordance with Nasdaq’s rules. To regain compliance, the bid price of the Company’s common stock must have a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. On October 30, 2024, we were provided notice from Nasdaq that, as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, we had gained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of Nasdaq.
Current wording
On February 4, 2026, the Company received written notice (the “Notification Letter”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of thirty (30) consecutive business days (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). The Notification Letter did not impact the Company’s listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market at that time. The Notification Letter stated that the Company had 180 calendar days or until August 3, 2026. To regain compliance, the bid price of the Company’s common stock must have a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days.
Previous wording
Our stockholders’ equity has in the past not been above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million minimum, we may not generate over $500,000 of yearly net income moving forward, we may not maintain $35 million in market value of listed securities, we may not be able to maintain independent directors (to the extent required), and as discussed above, we have in the past not maintained a stock price over $1.00 per share. Nasdaq’s determination that we fail to meet the continued listing standards of Nasdaq may result in our securities being delisted from Nasdaq.
Current wording
As discussed above, we are not currently in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and our stockholders’ equity has in the past not been above Nasdaq’s $2.5 million minimum, we may not generate over $500,000 of yearly net income moving forward, we may not maintain $35 million in market value of listed securities, we may not be able to maintain independent directors (to the extent required), and as discussed above, we have in the past not maintained a stock price over $1.00 per share. Nasdaq’s determination that we fail to meet the continued listing standards of Nasdaq or our failure to comply with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement in the future may result in our securities being delisted from Nasdaq.
Previous wording
The absence of such a listing on Nasdaq may adversely affect the acceptance of our common stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would also incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our common stock and the ability of our stockholders to sell our common stock in the secondary market. If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB Market or the Pink Open Market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our securities or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our securities. In the event our common stock is delisted from Nasdaq in the future, we may not be able to list our common stock on another national securities exchange or obtain quotation on an over-the counter quotation system.
Current wording
The absence of such a listing on Nasdaq may adversely affect the acceptance of our common stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would also incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our common stock and the ability of our stockholders to sell our common stock in the secondary market. If our common stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our common stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB Market or the OTCID Market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our securities or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our securities. In the event our common stock is delisted from Nasdaq in the future, we may not be able to list our common stock on another national securities exchange or obtain quotation on an over-the counter quotation system.
Previous wording
We currently have outstanding warrants to purchase 2,062,333 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $2.84 per share. The exercise price of a total of 1,650,000 of those warrants, with an exercise price of $1.50 per share have anti-dilutive rights, such that if the Company or any subsidiary at any time while the warrants are outstanding, shall sell, enter into an agreement to sell or grant any option to purchase, or sell or grant any right to reprice, or otherwise dispose of or issue (or announce any offer, sale, grant or any option to purchase or other disposition) any common stock or common stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less than the exercise price of the warrants then in effect (such lower price, the “Base Share Price” and such issuances collectively, a “Dilutive Issuance”) then simultaneously with the consummation (or, if earlier, the announcement) of each Dilutive Issuance the exercise price shall be reduced and only reduced to equal the Base Share Price. No adjustment however is to be made for certain customary exempt issuances.
Current wording
We currently have outstanding warrants to purchase 2,928,401 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $1.98 per share. The exercise price of a total of 544,857 of those warrants, with an exercise price of $1.50 per share have anti-dilutive rights, such that if the Company or any subsidiary at any time while the warrants are outstanding, shall sell, enter into an agreement to sell or grant any option to purchase, or sell or grant any right to reprice, or otherwise dispose of or issue (or announce any offer, sale, grant or any option to purchase or other disposition) any common stock or common stock equivalents, at an effective price per share less than the exercise price of the warrants then in effect (such lower price, the “Base Share Price” and such issuances collectively, a “Dilutive Issuance”) then simultaneously with the consummation (or, if earlier, the announcement) of each Dilutive Issuance the exercise price shall be reduced and only reduced to equal the Base Share Price. No adjustment however is to be made for certain customary exempt issuances.
Previous wording
Anti-dilutive rights of the warrants may cause the exercise price of the warrants to decrease significantly, may result to significant dilution to existing stockholders, and may prevent us from completing otherwise accretive transactions.
Current wording
Anti-dilutive rights of the warrants may cause the exercise price of the warrants to decrease significantly, may result in significant dilution to existing stockholders, and may prevent us from completing otherwise accretive transactions.
Previous wording
The issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of an April 5, 2024, Equity Purchase Agreement (the “ELOC”), discussed in greater below under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Funding Arrangements”, will have a dilutive effect on the Company’s existing stockholders, including, over time, the voting power of the existing stockholders. The issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC (pursuant to which we are able to sell up to $25 million shares of common stock, subject to certain requirements, of which $1,185,019 of gross proceeds or 305,000 total shares of common stock have been sold to date) will also dilute the ownership interests of our existing stockholders. The availability of these shares for public resale, as well as any actual resales of these shares, could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC, or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of shares of our common stock may have on the market price of our common stock. Sales or distributions of substantial amounts of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC, or the perception that such sales could occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Current wording
The issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of an April 5, 2024, Equity Purchase Agreement (the “ELOC”), discussed in greater below under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Funding Arrangements”, will have a dilutive effect on the Company’s existing stockholders, including, over time, the voting power of the existing stockholders. The issuance of shares of common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC (pursuant to which we are able to sell up to $25 million shares of common stock, subject to certain requirements, of which $1,787,580 of gross proceeds or 666,667 total shares of common stock have been sold to date) will also dilute the ownership interests of our existing stockholders. The availability of these shares for public resale, as well as any actual resales of these shares, could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC, or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of shares of our common stock may have on the market price of our common stock. Sales or distributions of substantial amounts of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the ELOC, or the perception that such sales could occur, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.
Previous wording
As of the date of this Report, we had a total of 2,062,333 warrants outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $2.84 per share and term ranging from August 16, 2027 through February 13, 2030. If the holders of the warrants choose to exercise the warrants, it may cause significant dilution to the then holders of our common stock. If exercises of the warrants and sales of such shares issuable upon exercise thereof take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company’s stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of our stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb shares sold by the warrant holders, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.
Current wording
As of the date of this Report, we had a total of 2,928,401 warrants outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $1.98 per share and term ranging from August 16, 2027 through May 26, 2030. If the holders of the warrants choose to exercise the warrants, it may cause significant dilution to the then holders of our common stock. If exercises of the warrants and sales of such shares issuable upon exercise thereof take place, the price of our common stock may decline. In addition, the common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may represent overhang that may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Overhang occurs when there is a greater supply of a company’s stock in the market than there is demand for that stock. When this happens the price of our stock will decrease, and any additional shares which shareholders attempt to sell in the market will only further decrease the share price. If the share volume of our common stock cannot absorb shares sold by the warrant holders, then the value of our common stock will likely decrease.
Previous wording
Global economic conditions continue to be volatile and uncertain due to, among other things, consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession and trade wars, the price of energy, fluctuating interest rates, the availability and cost of consumer credit, the availability and timing of government stimulus programs, levels of unemployment, changes in inflation and key rates, tax rates, and the war between Ukraine and Russia which began in February 2022, and has continued through the date of this Report, as well as the current ongoing war between Hamas and Israel, which began in October 2023, and has continued through the date of this Report. These conditions remain unpredictable and create uncertainties about our ability to raise capital in the future. In the event required capital becomes unavailable in the future, or more costly, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, future results of operations, and financial condition.
Current wording
Global economic conditions continue to be volatile and uncertain due to, among other things, consumer confidence in future economic conditions, fears of recession and trade wars, the price of energy, fluctuating interest rates, the availability and cost of consumer credit, the availability and timing of government stimulus programs, levels of unemployment, changes in inflation and key rates, tax rates, and the war between Ukraine and Russia which began in February 2022, and has continued through the date of this Report. These conditions remain unpredictable and create uncertainties about our ability to raise capital in the future. In the event required capital becomes unavailable in the future, or more costly, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, future results of operations, and financial condition.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
From and after the issuance date of the Series B Preferred Stock, of which 2,554 shares are currently outstanding, each share of Series B Preferred Stock was entitled to receive, when, as and if authorized and declared by the Board of Directors of the Company, out of any funds legally available therefor, cumulative dividends in an amount equal to (i) the 10% per annum on the stated value (initially $1,100 per share or $110 per year) as of the record date for such dividend (as described in the Series B Designation), and (ii) on an as-converted basis, any dividend or other distribution, whether paid in cash, in-kind or in other property, authorized and declared by the Board of Directors on the issued and outstanding shares of common stock in an amount determined by assuming that the number of shares of common stock into which such shares of Series B Preferred Stock could be converted on the applicable record date for such dividend or distribution. Effective on March 20, 2025, with the filing of an amendment to the Series B Designation, the rights to dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock, unless declared on the common stock, in which case the Series B Preferred Stock will participate on an as-converted basis, were terminated.