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Eightco Holdings Inc.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 15, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Apr 15, 2025

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-04-02.

0001493152-24-012608

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-04-15.

0001641172-25-004802

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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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Tables are not compared: 6 previous and 6 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower granted to the lenders a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing.

Current report

As of the date of this filing, $2,375,000 has been committed by the lenders.

Current report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower granted to the lender a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing.

Current report

As of the date of this filing, $175,000 has been committed by the lender and subsequent lenders.

Current report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower granted to the lender a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing.

Current report

As of the date of this filing, $7,225,000 has been committed by the lender.

Current report

The Company repaid the full amount under the Hudson Note and redeemed the Hudson Warrant in 2024. See “Note 16 – Convertible Note Payable” in the accompanying financial statements for further information.

Current report

During fiscal year 2024, the Company entered into a series of amendments with the Sellers to restructure obligations related to the Promissory Notes issued in connection with the Forever 8 acquisition.

Current report

On March 17, 2024, the Company entered into an initial amendment pursuant to which:

Current report

On June 14, 2024, the Company executed further amendments to accomplish the following:

Current report

On December 19, 2024, the Company entered into a final amendment, under which:

Current report

In total, these amendments resulted in the forgiveness or conversion of approximately $5.7 million in accrued interest. The related-party forgiveness and equity conversions generated a combined non-cash gain of $3.86 million, which was recorded directly to APIC as a capital transaction. In addition, the forgiveness of $5.4 million was recorded directly to APIC as a capital transaction.

Current report

Restructuring and severance expenses include costs related to workforce reductions, facility closures, and strategic realignments intended to improve operational efficiency and reduce future costs. These expenses may fluctuate based on the scope and timing of restructuring initiatives***.***

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues decreased by $27,947,081 or 41.36%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of decreased revenues due to less capital utilized to purchase inventory for our customers to allow for repayment of debt. In addition, the Company had revenues of $0 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to its BTC Mining Equipment Business. The Company no longer generates revenues related to CW Machines.

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, cost of revenues decreased by $27,669,287 or 45.13%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in revenues. In addition, the Company had cost of revenues of $0 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to its BTC Mining Equipment Business. The Company no longer generates revenues related to CW Machines.

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit decreased by $277,794, or 4.44%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in revenues. In addition, the Company had gross profit of $0 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to its BTC Mining Equipment Business. The Company no longer generates revenues related to CW Machines.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12,759,719 and $14,805,627 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $2,045,908, or 13.82%. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in salaries and professional fees offset by an increase in fees for investor relations.

Current report

Restructuring and severance expenses were $1,414,838 and $2,133,982 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $719,144, or 33.70%. The decrease was largely attributable to the completion of the restructuring plan.

Current report

On November 22, 2024, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of Ferguson Containers, Inc., the Company’s Corrugated Packaging Business. As a result of this agreement, Ferguson Containers has been classified as a discontinued operation for all periods presented in the consolidated financial statements.

Current report

Revenue and operating results from Ferguson Containers are excluded from continuing operations and presented as a single line item in the consolidated statements of operations. Ferguson Containers generated revenues of $6.8 million and $7.7 million and operating income of $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current report

The Company expects the sale to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues from Corrugated Packaging decreased by $905,854 or 11.72%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction in revenue resulting from decreased orders from a key customer.

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, cost of revenues from Corrugated Packaging decreased by $516,124 or 9.39%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in revenues.

Current report

Interest expense was $0 for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus $112 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Current report

Total other income was 6,613 for the year ended December 31, 2024 versus 34,056 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in total other income (expense) was largely attributable to insurance reimbursements.

Current report

Net income from discontinued operations was $418,716 for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus net income of $736,701 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in net income was largely attributable to the loss on of revenues related to the decrease in orders from one customer.

Current report

Eightco Holdings Inc. funds its operations primarily through borrowings under lines of credit and the sale of securities, either through private placements or its At-The-Market (“ATM”) offering program. As of March 31, 2025, the Company has approximately $9.7 million of outstanding debt obligations related to lines of credit.

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Removed paragraphs (57)

Previous report

On March 15, 2023, a Special Meeting of Security Holders was held to vote upon the proposal to approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effect, at the discretion of the Board but prior to the one-year anniversary of the date on which the reverse stock split is approved by the Company’s stockholders, a reverse stock split of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock at a ratio in the range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-50, with such ratio to be determined by the Board in its discretion and included in a public announcement (the “Reverse Stock Split Proposal”). The proposal was approved by Security Holders.

Previous report

On April 3, 2023, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Certificate of Amendment”) to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware (1) to effect a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of the shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), either issued and outstanding or held by the Company as treasury stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”) and (2) to change the name of the Company from “Cryptyde, Inc.” to “Eightco Holdings Inc.” (the “Name Change”). Both the Reverse Stock Split and the Name Change were effective as of 4:05 p.m., New York time, on April 3, 2023. The Common Stock began trading on a reverse stock split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 4, 2023. The trading symbol for the Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split and the Name Change is “OCTO.” The new CUSIP number for the Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split and the Name Change is 22890A203.

Previous report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower grants to Lenders a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing (collectively, the “Collateral”).

Previous report

As of the date of this filing, $3,425,000 has been committed by the Lenders.

Previous report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower grants to Lender a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing (collectively, the “Collateral”).

Previous report

As of the date of this filing, $275,000 has been committed by the Lenders.

Previous report

As security for the prompt and complete payment when due (whether on the payment dates or otherwise) of all the Secured Obligations, Borrower grants to Lender a security interest in all of Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all Inventory or Equipment and machinery, in each case, purchased (or refinanced) with the proceeds of the Initial Loan Advance and any Subsequent Draw, and, to the extent not otherwise included, all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all products, additions, increases and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing (collectively, the “Collateral”).

Previous report

As of the date of this filing, $2,900,000 has been committed by the Lenders.

Previous report

As of the date of this filing, $600,000 has been committed by the Lenders.

Previous report

In connection with the Private Placement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), a Security and Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge Agreement”), and various ancillary certificates, disclosure schedules and exhibits in support thereof prior to the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

Previous report

The Securities Purchase Agreement provides for the purchase by the Investor and the sale by the Company of the Note and the Warrant. The Securities Purchase Agreement contains representations and warranties of the Company and the Investor that are typical for transactions of this type. The representations and warranties made by the Company in the Securities Purchase Agreement are qualified by reference to certain exceptions contained in disclosure schedules delivered to the Investor. Accordingly, the representations and warranties contained in the Securities Purchase Agreement should not be relied upon by third parties who have not reviewed those disclosure schedules and the documentation surrounding the transaction as a whole.

Previous report

The Securities Purchase Agreement closed upon the satisfaction of certain conditions of the Investor and the Company that are typical for transactions of this type, as well certain other condition including the following:

Previous report

The Securities Purchase Agreement also obligates the Company to indemnify the Investor for certain losses resulting from (1) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, (2) any breach of any obligation of the Company or, any subsidiary of the Company, of the Securities Purchase Agreement or any agreements and instruments entered into or connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement and (3) certain third party claims.

Previous report

The Maturity Date may be extended at the sole option of the Investor for so long as certain events of default is continuing or for so long as an event is continuing that if not cured and with the passage of time would result in an event of default.

Previous report

The Note is convertible at the option of the Investor into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $6.245 per share, subject to adjustment for stock splits, combinations or similar events (each a “Stock Combination Event”). If on the on the fifth trading day immediately following a Stock Combination Event, the conversion price then in effect on such fifth trading day (after giving effect to a proportional adjustment of the conversion price), is greater than the lowest weighted average price of the Common Stock during the twenty consecutive trading day period ending and including the trading day immediately preceding the fifth trading day after such Stock Combination Event (the “Event Market Price”), then the conversion price shall be adjusted to the Event Market Price.

Previous report

The Note contains certain limitations on conversion. It provides that no conversion may be made if, after giving effect to the conversion, the Investor would own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock. This percentage may be increased or decreased to a percentage not to exceed 9.99%, at the option of the Investor, except any increase will not be effective until 61-days’ prior notice to the Company.

Previous report

The conversion price of the Note will be subject to adjustments for stock splits, combinations or similar events. In addition, the conversion price of the Note will also subject to anti-dilution adjustment which, subject to specified exceptions, in the event that the Company issues or is deemed to have issued certain securities at a price lower than the then applicable conversion price, immediately reduces the conversion price of the Note to equal the price at which the Company issues or is deemed to have issued its Common Stock.

Previous report

The Note imposes penalties on the Company for any failure to timely deliver any shares of its Common Stock issuable upon conversion.

Previous report

The Note contains events of default that are typical for transactions of this type, as well as the following events:

Previous report

If there is an event of default, then the Investor has the right to request redemption of all or any portion of the Note, at 130% of the sum of the outstanding principal, interest and late fees to be redeemed, provided that if certain conditions specified in the Note are not satisfied, then the Investor has the right to request redemption of all or any portion of the Note, at 130% of the greater of (i) the sum of the outstanding principal, interest and late fees to be redeemed and (ii) the product of (a) the number of shares into which the Note (including all principal, interest and late fees) subject to redemption may be converted and (b) the greatest closing sale price for the Common Stock beginning on the date immediately preceding the event of default and ending on the date the Company makes the entire payment required to be made upon the redemption provided, however, that if no Cash Release Event (as defined in the Note) has occurred on or prior to the applicable of default redemption date, the principal amount used in calculating the applicable event of default redemption price on such event of default redemption date shall be decreased by the holder’s pro rata portion of $222,000.

Previous report

The Note prohibits the Company from entering into certain transactions involving a change of control, unless the successor entity assumes in writing all of the obligations of the Company under the Note and the other transaction documents. In the event of such a transaction, the Investor will have the right to request redemption of the Note, at Redemption Variable Premium (as defined in the Note) of the greater of (i) of the sum of the amount of principal, interest and late fees to be redeemed; and (ii) the product of (x) the sum of the amount of principal, interest and late fees to be redeemed and (y) the quotient determined by dividing (1) the greatest closing sale price of the shares of Common Stock during the period beginning on the date immediately preceding the earlier to occur of (A) the consummation of the applicable change of control and (B) the public announcement of such change of control and ending on the date the Note Investor delivers a change of control redemption notice, by (2) the Conversion Price; or; (iii) Redemption Variable Premium of the product of (x) the number of shares into which the Note (including all principal, interest and late fees) subject to such redemption may be converted multiplied by (y) the greatest closing sale price of the shares of Common Stock during the period beginning on the date immediately preceding the earlier to occur of (x) the consummation of the change of control and (y) the public announcement of such change of control and ending on the date the Investor delivers the change of control redemption notice; provided, however, that if no Cash Release Event has occurred on or prior to the applicable change of control redemption date, the principal amount used in calculating the applicable change of control redemption price on such change of control redemption date shall be decreased by the holder’s pro rata portion of $222,000.

Previous report

If the Company issues options, convertible securities, warrants, stock, or similar securities to holders of its Common Stock, the holder of the Note shall have the right to acquire the same as if it had converted its Note.

Previous report

The Investor is entitled to receive any dividends paid or distributions made to the holders of the Common Stock on an “as if converted” to Common Stock basis.

Previous report

The Note contains a variety of covenants on the part of Company that are typical for transactions of this type, as well as the following covenants:

Previous report

The Warrant was issued upon closing and is immediately exercisable and, in the aggregate, entitles the Investor to timely purchase up to 889,512 shares of Common Stock. The Warrant has an initial exercise price of $6.245 per share payable in cash, or while each share of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is not registered for resale with the SEC or such prospectus is not available for resale, by way of a “cashless exercise” or an “alternative cashless exercise,” at the option of the Investor. An “alternative cashless exercise” will provide the investor with 0.7 shares of Common Stock for each share that would have been issuable to the Investor upon such exercise had the Holder elected to pay the exercise price in cash. The Warrants will expire on the fifth anniversary of its date of issuance. The exercise price of the Warrant is subject to adjustment for a Stock Combination Event. If on the on the fifth trading day immediately following a Stock Combination Event, the exercise price then in effect on such fifth trading day (after giving effect to a proportional adjustment of the exercise price), is greater than the Event Market Price, then the conversion price shall be adjusted to the Event Market Price. Upon each such adjustment of the exercise price hereunder, the number of underlying shares of Common Stock shall, subject to specified exceptions, be increased (but in no event decreased) to the number of shares of Common Stock determined by multiplying the exercise price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment by the number of underlying shares of Common Stock acquirable upon exercise of the Warrant immediately prior to such adjustment and dividing the product thereof by the exercise price resulting from such adjustment.

Previous report

The Warrant requires payments to be made by the Company for failure to deliver the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise. The Warrant also contains limitations on exercise, including the limitation that the Investor may not exercise its Warrant to the extent that upon exercise the Investor, together with its affiliates, would own in excess of 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock (subject to an increase or decrease, upon at least 61-days’ notice by the Investor to the Company, of up to 9.99%).

Previous report

The exercise price of the Warrant and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrant will be subject to adjustments for stock splits, combinations or similar events. In addition, the exercise price of the Warrant will also be subject to anti-dilution adjustment which, subject to specified exceptions, in the event that the Company issues or is deemed to have issued certain securities at a price lower than the then applicable exercise price, immediately reduces the exercise price of the Warrant to equal the price at which the Company issues or is deemed to have issued its Common Stock.

Previous report

The Company may not enter into a fundamental transaction unless the successor entity assumes the obligations of the Company under the Warrant. Upon the occurrence of a fundamental transaction involving a change of control, the holder of the Warrant will have the right to have the Warrant repurchased for a purchase price in cash equal to the Black-Scholes value (as calculated pursuant to the Warrants) of the then unexercised portion of the Warrant.

Previous report

If the Company issues options, convertible securities, warrants, stock, or similar securities to holders of its Common Stock, the holder of the Warrant shall have the right to acquire the same as if it had exercised its Warrant.

Previous report

The Investor is entitled to receive any dividends paid or distributions made to the holders of the Common Stock on an “as if exercised” to Common Stock basis.

Previous report

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of 250% of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Note and 150% of the maximum number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrant on or before the 45th calendar day following the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Filing Deadline”) and cause such registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC by the earlier to occur of (x) ninety (90) calendar days after the closing date and (y) the fifth business day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that such the registration statement will not be reviewed or will not be subject to further review (the “Effectiveness Deadline”). If (i) the registration statement is not filed by the Filing Deadline or declared effective by the Effectiveness Deadline, (ii) the sales of all of the securities required be included on such registration statement cannot be made pursuant to such registration statement, or (iii) the registration statement is not effective for any reason and either (x) the Company fails for any reason to satisfy the requirements of Rule 144(c)(1), or (y) the Company has ever been an issuer described in Rule 144(i)(1)(i) or becomes such an issuer in the future, and the Company shall fail to satisfy any condition set forth in Rule 144(i)(2), then the Company shall pay to the Investor in an amount equal to 2% of the aggregate purchase price paid by the Investor on the day of delinquency and each 30th day (pro-rated for periods of less than 30 days) of delinquency thereafter.

Previous report

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company must maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement from the effective date until the date on which all securities registered under the registration statement have been sold, or are otherwise able to be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without the requirement to be in compliance with Rule 144(c)(1) and otherwise without restriction or limitation pursuant to Rule 144, subject to the Company’s right to suspend or defer the use of the registration statement in certain events.

Previous report

In connection with the full payoff of the Hudson Bay Notes the Registration Rights Agreement is no longer effective.

Previous report

Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company, and its subsidiaries, as applicable, provided guarantee agreements, a pledge agreement, a control agreement and all financing statements, pledges, assignments, opinions of counsel, and all other documents requested by the collateral agent to create, perfect, and continue perfected or to better perfect the collateral agent’s security interest in and liens on all assets of the Company, and in order to fully consummate all of the transactions contemplated hereby and under the other transaction documents.

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Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve risks, assumptions and uncertainties. These statements relate to future events including, without limitation, our ability to raise capital, our operational and strategic initiatives or our future financial performance. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by using terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions; uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels or activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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As used herein, “Eightco” and the “Company” refer to Eightco Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries and/or where applicable, its management, a Delaware corporation originally incorporated on September 21, 2021 (date of inception) under the laws of the State of Nevada. On March 9, 2022, the Company converted to a Delaware corporation pursuant to a plan of conversion entered into with the Former Parent. On April 3, 2023, the Company changed its name to Eightco Holdings Inc. from Cryptyde, Inc. and its stock symbol to “OCTO.” The Company is comprised of two main businesses, Forever 8 Inventory Cash Flow Solution and our Packaging Business. Our Inventory Cash Flow Solution Business, Forever 8 Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company is focused on purchasing inventory and becoming the supplier for e-commerce retailers, which we acquired on October 1, 2022 (“Forever 8”). We no longer intend to generate revenue from our Web 3 Business. Our Packaging Business manufactures and sells custom packaging for a wide variety of products and through packaging helps customers generate brand awareness and promote brand image.

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As used herein, “Eightco” and the “Company” refer to Eightco Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation originally incorporated on September 21, 2021 (date of inception) under the laws of the State of Nevada, and its subsidiaries. On March 9, 2022, the Company converted to a Delaware corporation pursuant to a plan of conversion entered into with the Former Parent. On April 3, 2023, the Company changed its name to Eightco Holdings Inc. from Cryptyde, Inc. and its stock symbol to “OCTO.” The Company is comprised of two main businesses, Forever 8’s Inventory Cash Flow Solution and the Corrugated Packaging Business of Ferguson Containers. We acquired Forever 8 in October 2022 and it is focused on purchasing inventory and becoming the supplier for e-commerce retailers. We no longer intend to generate revenue from our Web 3 Business. Our Corrugated Packaging Business manufactures and sells custom packaging for a wide variety of products and through packaging helps customers generate brand awareness and promote brand image.

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On June 29, 2022, the Company separated from its former parent company, Vinco Ventures Inc. (“Vinco”). As previously announced, we concluded a spin-off from Vinco (the “Separation”) and continue operating our BTC Mining Hardware Business and our Packaging Business. The Separation occurred concurrently with the distribution (the “Distribution”) of our common stock to stockholders of Vinco as of May 18, 2022 (the “Record Date”) at a ratio of one share of our common stock for every ten shares of Vinco common stock held by the Vinco stockholders. Following the Separation, we are an independent, publicly traded company, and Vinco retains no ownership interest in our Company.

Current wording

On June 29, 2022, the Company separated from the Former Parent, Vinco Ventures Inc. (“Vinco”). As previously announced, we concluded a spin-off from Vinco in May 2022 (the “Separation”). Following the Separation, we are an independent, publicly traded company, and Vinco retains no ownership interest in our Company.

Previous wording

On February 26, 2024, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company sold to the Investors an aggregate of 865,856 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.82 per Share (the “Private Placement”). The Company received aggregate gross proceeds from the Private Placement of approximately $0.71 million. The Shares are being offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D promulgated thereunder for transactions not involving a public offering.

Current wording

On February 26, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors (the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company sold to the Investors an aggregate of 865,856 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.82 per Share (the “Private Placement”). The Company received aggregate gross proceeds from the Private Placement of approximately $0.71 million. The Shares are being offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D promulgated thereunder for transactions not involving a public offering.

Previous wording

On May 30, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Forever 8 Fund, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with several individuals, financial institutions and entities (collectively, the “Lenders”). Under the terms of the Agreement, each Lender will severally (and not jointly) make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its respective Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the Lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request an advance for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds (each such advance, a “Subsequent Draw”).

Current wording

On May 30, 2023, Forever 8 (the “Borrower”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with several individuals, financial institutions and entities as lenders. Under the terms of the Agreement, each lender will severally (and not jointly) make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its respective Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request an advance for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds (each such advance, a “Subsequent Draw”).

Previous wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note (the “Note”) to each of the Lenders in the amount of the Lender’s respective Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 15.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay each Lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum(the “Unused Commitment Fee”). In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the Lenders, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Current wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note to each of the lenders in the amount of the lender’s respective Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 15.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay each lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum(the “Unused Commitment Fee”). In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the lenders, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Previous wording

On October 6, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Forever 8 Fund, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into a Series B Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series B Agreement”) with an individual (the “Lender”). Under the terms of the Series B Agreement, the Lender will make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its respective Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the Lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request an advance for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds (each such advance, a “Subsequent Draw”).

Current wording

On October 6, 2023, the Borrower entered into a Series B Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series B Agreement”) with an individual as lender. Under the terms of the Series B Agreement, the lender will make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its respective Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request a Subsequent Draw for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds.

Previous wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note (the “Note”) to the Lender in the amount of the Lender’s respective Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 15.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay each Lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum(the “Unused Commitment Fee”). In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the Lender, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Current wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note to the lender in the amount of the lender’s Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 15.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay the lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an Unused Commitment Fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum. In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the lender, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Previous wording

From October 12, 2023, through February 26, 2024, the Borrower entered into Lender Joinder Agreements (the “Joinder Agreement”) with several individuals and entities (the “Subsequent Lenders”). Under the terms of the Joinder Agreement, the Subsequent Lenders agreed to become a Lender and be bound by the terms of the Series B Agreement as a Lender pursuant to Section 2.6 of the Series B Agreement.

Current wording

From October 12, 2023, through February 26, 2024, the Borrower entered into Lender Joinder Agreements (the “Joinder Agreement”) with several individuals and entities as subsequent lenders. Under the terms of the Joinder Agreement, the subsequent lenders agreed to become a lender and be bound by the terms of the Series B Agreement as a lender pursuant to the Series B Agreement.

Previous wording

On October 19, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Forever 8 Fund, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into a Series C Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series C Agreement”) with an individual (the “Lender”). Under the terms of the Series C Agreement, the Lender will make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its respective Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the Lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request an advance for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds (each such advance, a “Subsequent Draw”).

Current wording

On October 19, 2023, the Borrower entered into a Series C Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series C Agreement”) with an individual as lender. Under the terms of the Series C Agreement, the lender will make available to Borrower, in an amount not to exceed its Commitment, a Loan Advance amount to be determined by the lender (as such amount may be increased, the “Aggregate Commitment”) in the aggregate, of which (x) a certain amount will be deposited into an account of the Borrower in accordance with its written instructions (the “Initial Loan Advance”) and (y) the remaining balance of the Aggregate Commitment after deducting the Initial Loan Advance shall be deposited into the Escrow Account (the “Escrow Funds”). The Borrower may, at any time, request a Subsequent Draw for all or a portion of the Escrow Funds.

Previous wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note (the “Note”) to the Lender in the amount of the Lender’s respective Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 18.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay the Lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an unused commitment fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum(the “Unused Commitment Fee”). In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the Lenders, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Current wording

The Borrower issued a Promissory Note to the lender in the amount of the lender’s Initial Loan Advance. The principal balance of the Initial Loan Advance and each Subsequent Draw shall bear interest thereon from the Closing Date and applicable Advance Date, respectively, at 18.00% per annum. The Borrower shall pay the Lender, according to its Applicable Percentage, an Unused Commitment Fee on the actual daily amount of the Unused Commitment Amount during the immediately preceding calendar quarter at the rate of five percent (5.00%)per annum. In the event any payment is not paid on or within five (5) Business Days of the scheduled payment date, an amount equal to two percent (2.00%) of the past due amount shall be payable on demand, in addition to interest accruing. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default hereunder, the Initial Loan Advance and all Subsequent Draws, including principal, interest, compounded interest, and professional fees thereupon, shall upon the election of the lender, bear interest at the Interest Rate, plus five (5) percentage points. In the event any interest is not paid when due hereunder, delinquent interest shall be added to principal and shall bear interest on interest, compounded.

Previous wording

On March 15, 2024, Forever 8 Fund, LLC (“Forever 8”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), entered into the Series D Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series D Agreement”), with the lenders party thereto from to time (collectively, the “Lenders”) for an amount of up to $5,000,000.

Current wording

On March 15, 2024, the Borrower entered into the Series D Loan and Security Agreement (the “Series D Agreement”), with the lenders party thereto from to time for an amount of up to $5,000,000.

Previous wording

In connection with the Series D Agreement, on March 15, 2024, Forever 8 also entered into a Subordination Agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”) with each of the Lenders, the several individuals, financial institutions or entities from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Senior Lenders”) and the collateral agent for the Senior Lenders. Forever 8 additionally entered into an Intercreditor Agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto and the collateral agent for such lenders. As of the date of this filing, a total of $250,000 has been committed by a Lender.

Current wording

In connection with the Series D Agreement, on March 15, 2024, Forever 8 also entered into a Subordination Agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”) with each of the lenders, the several individuals, financial institutions or entities from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Senior Lenders”) and the collateral agent for the Senior Lenders. Forever 8 additionally entered into an Intercreditor Agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto and the collateral agent for such lenders. As of the date of this filing, a total of $250,000 has been committed by the lender.

Previous wording

On May 30, 2023, the Forever 8 Fund, LLC (the “Borrower”) entered into a Debt Exchange Agreement (the “Debt Agreement”) with two Lenders for funds advanced to the Borrower pursuant to secured promissory notes (the “Old Notes”), executed by the Borrower in favor of the Lenders during 2021. Under the terms of the Debt Agreement, the Old Notes shall be exchanged for new Notes (“New Notes”) as per the terms of the Loan and Security Agreement dated May 30, 2023. The principal of the New Notes issued under the Debt Agreement is $1,650,000.

Current wording

On May 30, 2023, the Borrower entered into a Debt Exchange Agreement (the “Debt Agreement”) with two Lenders for funds advanced to the Borrower pursuant to secured promissory notes (the “Old Notes”), executed by the Borrower in favor of the Lenders during 2021. Under the terms of the Debt Agreement, the Old Notes were exchanged for new Notes (“New Notes”) as per the terms of the Loan and Security Agreement dated May 30, 2023. The principal of the New Notes issued under the Debt Agreement is $1,650,000.

Previous wording

On March 15, 2023, Eightco Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Hudson Bay (the “Investor”) for the issuance and sale of a Senior Secured Convertible Note with an initial principal amount of $5,555,000 (the “Note”) at a conversion price of $6.245 per share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”), and a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase up to 889,512 shares of Common Stock with an initial exercise price of $6.245 per share of Common Stock (the “Private Placement”). The purchase price of the Note and the Warrant is $5 million.

Current wording

On March 15, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Hudson Bay Master Fund Ltd. (“Hudson Bay”) for the issuance and sale of a Senior Secured Convertible Note with an initial principal amount of $5,555,000 (the “Hudson Note”) at a conversion price of $6.245 per share of the Company’s common stock, and a warrant (the “Hudson Warrant”) to purchase up to 889,512 shares of Common Stock with an initial exercise price of $6.245 per share of Common Stock (the “Private Placement”). The purchase price of the Hudson Note and the Hudson Warrant is $5 million.

Previous wording

The Company issued the Note upon the closing. The entire outstanding principal balance and any outstanding fees or interest is due and payable in full on January 15, 2024 (“Maturity Date”). The Note does not bear interest, provided, however, that the Note will bear interest at 18% per annum upon the occurrence of an event of default (as described below).

Current wording

The entire outstanding principal balance on the Hudson Note and any outstanding fees or interest was due and payable in full on January 15, 2024 (“Maturity Date”). The Hudson Note did not bear interest, provided, however, that the Hudson Note would bear interest at 18% per annum upon the occurrence of an event of default. The Hudson Note was paid in full on February 26, 2024. Additionally, the Company redeemed all of the Hudson Warrants for $660,000 on October 23, 2023. Palladium Capital Group, LLC acted as placement agent for the Private Placement. For the acting as placement agent in the Private Placement, the Placement Agent received (i) cash compensation of $400,000 (8% of the gross proceeds to the Company) and (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 71,161 shares of Common Stock (8% of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Hudson Note).

Previous wording

On September 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, Forever 8 and the Sellers pursuant to which Eightco was to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Forever 8 (the “Membership Interests”) from the Sellers (the “Acquisition”). On October 1, 2022, the closing of the acquisition occurred (the “Closing”).

Current wording

On September 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, Forever 8 and the former members of Forever 8 (the “Sellers”) pursuant to which Eightco was to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Forever 8 (the “Membership Interests”) from the Sellers (the “Acquisition”). On October 1, 2022, the closing of the acquisition occurred (the “Closing”).

Previous wording

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eightco Holdings Inc. and its wholly-owned, majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities.

Current wording

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eightco Holdings Inc. and its wholly-owned or majority owned subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities.

Current wording

The Company classifies a warrant to purchase shares of its common stock as equity on its consolidated balance sheets as this warrant is a free-standing financial instrument that is indexed to the Company’s own stock and meets the criteria for equity classification. Each warrant is initially recorded within equity at the date of grant, net of issuance costs, and is not subsequently re-measured. Changes in the fair value of the warrant are not recognized after the initial measurement. The warrants will remain classified in equity until they are exercised or expire.

Previous wording

We generate the majority of our revenues from inventory financing through our wholly owned subsidiary, Forever 8 Fund, LLC. In addition, we will generate revenues from the sale of corrugated custom packaging to a wide array of customers and the sales of Bitcoin mining equipment offered through CW Machines, LLC.

Current wording

We generate the majority of our revenues from inventory financing through our wholly owned subsidiary, Forever 8. Additionally, we generate revenues from the sale of corrugated custom packaging to a wide array of customers. In 2022, the Company generated revenues from the sale of Bitcoin mining equipment through CW Machines, LLC. The Company no longer expects to generate revenue from this business line.

Previous wording

Our cost of revenues includes inventory costs, materials and supplies costs, internal labor costs and related benefits, subcontractor costs, depreciation, overhead and shipping and handling costs. In addition, we incurred costs related to the purchase of Bitcoin mining equipment which was resold to customers.

Current wording

Our cost of revenues includes inventory costs, materials and supplies costs, internal labor costs and related benefits, subcontractor costs, depreciation, overhead and shipping and handling costs. In 2022, we incurred costs related to the purchase and resale of Bitcoin mining equipment through CW Machines, LLC. We no longer anticipate purchasing and reselling Bitcoin mining equipment.

Previous wording

The following table sets forth information comparing the components of net (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Current wording

The following table sets forth information comparing the components of net (loss) income from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Previous wording

Interest expense was $11,553,589 for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus $6,966,606 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in interest expense was largely attributable to the amortization of debt issuance costs related to borrowing under the convertible notes payable.

Current wording

Interest expense was $5,287,920 for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus $11,553,477 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in interest expense was largely attributable to the full amortization of debt issuance costs related to borrowings under the convertible notes payable.

Previous wording

Total other (expense) income was ($58,343,242) for the year ended December 31, 2023 versus ($32,111,553) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in total other income (expense) was largely attributable to the loss on issuance of warrants and amortized interest expense.

Current wording

Total other (expense) income was $8,347,033 for the year ended December 31, 2024 versus ($58,377,298) for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in total other income (expense) was largely attributable to no further charges for the loss on issuance of warrants and amortized interest expense under the convertible notes payable.

Previous wording

Income tax expense (benefit) was $- for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus an income tax benefit of ($172,997) for the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease in income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2023 was a result of state taxes related to Ferguson Containers, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Current wording

Income tax benefit was $(135,337) for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus an income tax expense benefit of $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. The increase in income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2024 was a result of recovery for foreign taxes related to Forever 8 EU for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Net loss was ($68,320,414) for the year ended December 31, 2023, versus a net loss of ($47,446,060) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in net loss was largely attributable to the loss on issuance of warrants and amortized interest expense.

Current wording

Net income (loss) from continuing operations was $289,811 for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus a net loss of ($69,057,115) for the year ended December 31, 2023. The improvment in net income (loss) was largely attributable to no further charges for the loss on issuance of warrants and amortized interest expense under the convertible notes payable.

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2023, gross profit increased by $6,298,551, or 287.09%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was largely attributable to the increase in sales through the Forever 8 Fund.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit from Corrugated Packaging decreased by $389,730, or 17.46%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in revenues.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $16,335,561 and $16,401,414 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing a decrease of $65,763, or 0.40%. The decrease was largely attributable to the decrease in salaries.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,439,964 and $1,530,024 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing a decrease of $90,060, or 5.89%. The decrease was largely attributable to a decrease in salaries.

Previous wording

Net cash (used in) operating activities was ($6,399,079) during the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $68,320,414 offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $3,044,531, amortization of debt issuance costs of $8,109,078, impairment charges of 292,748, share based compensation of ($358,937), loss on issuance of warrants of $46,928,815 and changes in assets and liabilities of $3,899,203. Net cash (used in) operating activities was ($16,719,389) during the year ended December 31, 2022, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $47,446,060 offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $848,933, amortization of debt issuance costs of $6,217,053, impairment charges of $1,300,000, share based compensation of $1,504,500, loss on issuance of warrants of $25,318,519, bad debt expense of $608,356 and changes in assets and liabilities of ($5,070,690).

Current wording

Net cash (used in) operating activities was ($6,637,101) during the year ended December 31, 2024, which consisted primarily of a net income from continuing operations of $289,811 and net income from discontinued operations of $418,716 offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $2,454,661, amortization of debt issuance costs of $1,337,750, share based compensation of $573,788 and changes in assets and liabilities of $1,815,366 offset by gain on extinguishment of liabilities of $7,427,193 and gain on forgiveness of earnout of $6,100,000. Net cash (used in) operating activities was ($6,399,079) during the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $68,320,414 offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $3,044,531, amortization of debt issuance costs of $8,109,078, impairment charges of $292,748, share-based compensation of ($358,937), loss on issuance of warrants of $46,928,815 and changes in assets and liabilities of $3,899,203.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was ($295,150) during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $468,419 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease is largely attributable to cash received from the acquisition of the Forever 8 Fund, LLC recognized in the year ended December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was ($70,098) during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to ($295,150) for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower purchases of property and equipment.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $6,361,634 during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $20,920,207 for the year ended December 31, 2022. This decrease was largely attributable to a decrease in proceeds from the issuance of common stock and borrowings under convertible notes as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,698,550 during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $2,989,800 for the year ended December 31, 2023. This decrease was largely attributable to repayments of $4,915,000 under convertible notes payable, offset by proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $3,064,067 and borrowings under lines of credit of $3,750,000 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred a loss since Inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $113,278,588 as of December 31, 2023 and further losses are anticipated in the development of its business. Further, the Company has current liabilities in excess of current assets and has a stockholders’ deficit at December 31, 2023. These factors raise substantial doubts about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Current wording

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred a loss since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $112,570,049 as of December 31, 2024 and further losses are anticipated in the development of its business. Further, the Company has current liabilities in excess of current assets and has a stockholders’ deficit at December 31, 2024. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $5.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $5.6 million at December 31, 2022. The Company expects that its current cash and cash equivalents, approximately $500,000 as of the date of this annual report, will not be sufficient to support its projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months from this date.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $0.2 million in cash and cash equivalents as compared to $5.2 million at December 31, 2023. The Company expects that its current cash and cash equivalents, approximately $0.2 million as of the date of this annual report, will not be sufficient to support its projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months from this date.

Previous wording

The Company expects to need additional capital in order to increase revenues above current levels. Any additional equity financing, if available, may not be on favorable terms and would likely be significantly dilutive to the Company’s current stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants. The Company’s ability to access capital when needed is not assured and, if not achieved on a timely basis, will likely have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In 2023, the Company began reducing headcount to reduce the corporate overhead. The Company has continued to raise capital in 2024 and will continue to look to reduce costs in 2024.

Current wording

The Company expects to need additional capital in order to increase revenues above current levels. Any additional equity financing, if available, may not be on favorable terms and would likely be significantly dilutive to the Company’s current stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants. The Company’s ability to access capital when needed is not assured and, if not achieved on a timely basis, will likely have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In 2023, the Company began reducing headcount to reduce the corporate overhead. The Company raised capital in 2024 and intends to continue reducing costs in 2025 while raising additional capital as needed.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The following table sets forth information comparing the components of net (loss) income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Income tax benefit was $(9,128) for the year ended December 31, 2024, versus an income tax expense benefit of $0 for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

The Company redeemed all of the Warrants related to the Investor for $660,000 on October 23, 2023.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Palladium Capital Group, LLC (the “Placement Agent”) acted as placement agent for the Private Placement. For the acting as placement agent in the Private Placement, the Placement Agent is to receive (i) upon closing cash compensation of $400,000 (8% of the gross proceeds to the Company) (ii) upon closing a warrant to purchase up to 71,161 shares of Common Stock (8% of the shares of Common Stock underlying the Note).

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

The Company currently has approximately $500,000 in cash. The Company expects to need additional capital in order to fund its operations and increase revenues above current levels.