INVO Fertility, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 30, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Apr 30, 2025
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Item 11. Executive and Director Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth, for the years indicated, all cash compensation paid, distributed or accrued for services, including salary and bonus amounts, rendered in all capacities by the Company’s “named executive officers” for SEC reporting purposes.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
| Name and Principal Position · Year · Salary ($) · Bonus ($) · Stock Awards ($) · Option Awards ($) · All other Compensation ($) · Total ($) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Shum | 2024 | 260,000 | (2) | - | - | - | - | 260,000 | |
| Chief Executive Officer (1) | 2023 | 201,875 | - | - | 30,800 | (3) | - | 232,675 | |
| Andrea Goren | 2024 | 215,000 | (4) | - | - | - | - | 215,000 | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 2023 | 173,750 | - | - | 24,948 | (5) | - | 198,698 | |
| Dr. Daniel Teper | 2024 | 137,548 | (7) | - | - | - | - | 137,548 | |
| President (6) | |||||||||
| Michael Campbell | 2024 | 192,500 | (9) | - | - | - | - | 192,500 | |
| Former Chief Operating Officer | 2023 | 220,000 | - | - | 55,002 | (10) | - | 275,002 | |
| Vice President, Business Development (8) | |||||||||
| (1) | Mr. Shum did not receive any additional compensation for being a member of the board. |
| (2) | As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Shum deferred $69,540 of his salary. |
| (3) | Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the 417 shares of common stock underlying the stock option on the date of grant without regards to forfeitures, computed in accordance with ASC 718. This amount does not reflect the actual economic value realized by Mr. Shum. The options issued to Mr. Shum provide for equal quarterly vesting over a 3-year period based on continued employment during that time. |
| (4) | As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Goren deferred $51,948 of his salary. |
| (5) | Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the 338 shares of common stock underlying the stock option on the date of grant without regards to forfeitures, computed in accordance with ASC 718. This amount does not reflect the actual economic value realized by Mr. Goren. The options issued to Mr. Goren provide for equal quarterly vesting over a 3-year period based on continued employment during that time. |
| (6) | Dr. Teper became president of the Company effective October 11, 2024. All amounts for 2024 are from October 11, 2024, through December 31, 2024. |
| (7) | As of December 31, 2024, Dr. Teper deferred $85,548 of his salary. |
| (8) | Effective November 15, 2024, Mr. Campbell retired from the Company, and Mr. Campbell and the Company mutually agreed to terminate his employment agreement. |
| (9) | As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Campbell deferred $194,323 of his salary. |
| (10) | Amounts reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the 338 shares of common stock underlying the stock option on the date of grant without regards to forfeitures, computed in accordance with ASC 718. This amount does not reflect the actual economic value realized by Mr. Campbell. The options issued to Mr. Campbell provide for equal quarterly vesting over a 3-year period based on continued employment during that time. |
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
Except as otherwise described below, there are no compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from the Company with respect to any named executive officer, that would result in payments to such person because of his resignation, retirement, or other termination of employment with the Company, or our subsidiaries, any change in control, or a change in the person’s responsibilities following a change in control of the Company.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT END OF 2024
The following table provides information about outstanding stock options issued by the Company held by each of our NEOs as of December 31, 2024. None of our NEOs held any other equity awards from the Company as of December 31, 2024.
| Option Awards · Stock Awards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable | Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable | Option Exercise Price ($) | Option Expiration Date | Number of Shares of Stock That Has Not Yet Vested | Market Value of Stock that has not Yet Vested |
| Steve Shum | 1,272 | 146 | 88.32-1,936.68 | 12/05/30-05/17/33 | - | - |
| Andrea Goren | 1,259 | 122 | 88.32-1,382.40 | 08/10/30-05/17/33 | - | - |
| Dr. Daniel Teper | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Michael Campbell | 1,527 | 118 | 88.32-1,936.68 | 01/17/30-05/17/33 | - | - |
Employment Agreements
Steven Shum
On October 16, 2019, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Steven Shum (the “Shum Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Shum serves as chief executive officer on an at-will basis at an annual base salary of $260,000. The Shum Employment Agreement provided for a performance bonus of $75,000 upon a successful up-listing to the Nasdaq Stock Market, with all other bonuses to be determined by the Board in its sole discretion. In addition to his base salary and performance bonus, Mr. Shum was granted: (i) 53 shares of our common stock and (ii) a three-year option to purchase 845 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1,958.40 per share. This option vested monthly over its 3-year term. Pursuant to the Shum Employment Agreement, Mr. Shum is also entitled to customary benefits, including health insurance and participation in employee benefit plans. The Shum Employment Agreement provides that if Mr. Shum is terminated without cause (as defined in the Shum Employment Agreement) or he resigns his employment due to a constructive termination (as defined in the Shum Employment Agreement) then he will be entitled to receive, as severance, (a) 12 month’s base salary continuation, (b) 6 months reimbursement of payments for continuing health coverage, pursuant to COBRA, and (c) continued vesting of his shares for a period of 6 months following such employment termination.
On August 10, 2023, Mr. Shum, voluntarily agreed to temporarily reduce the annual base salary under his employment agreement from $260,000 to $105,000 until further notice, which reduction took effect on August 16, 2023. As of January 1, 2024, the salary for Mr. Shum reverted to the amount reflected in the Shum Employment Agreement.
Andrea Goren
On June 14, 2021, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Andrea Goren (the “Goren Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Goren was hired as the Company’s chief financial officer. The Goren Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $215,000 and a target annual incentive bonus of up to 50% of base salary if the Company achieves goals and objectives determined by the Board. In connection with the Goren Employment Agreement, on June 14, 2021 the Company granted Mr. Goren a stock option under the 2019 Plan to purchase 303 shares of the Company common stock (the “Goren Option”). The Goren Option vests in equal monthly installments over a 3-year period, has a term of 10 years and can be exercised at a price of $1,249.20 per share. Also, in connection with the Goren Employment Agreement, as of July 1, 2021, Mr. Goren was granted a restricted stock award for 21 share of Company common stock (the “Goren RSA”). The Goren RSA vested in equal monthly installments over a 12-month period. Mr. Goren is also entitled to customary benefits, including health insurance and participation in employee benefit plans. The Goren Employment Agreement provides that if Mr. Goren terminates the Goren Employment Agreement for “cause” (as defined in the Goren Employment Agreement) or the Company terminates the Goren Employment Agreement without “cause,” then he will continue to receive his base salary for three months after termination and certain insurance benefits for twelve months after termination. The Company may terminate the Goren Employment Agreement without “cause” on 30 days’ notice.
On August 10, 2023, Mr. Goren, voluntarily agreed to temporarily reduce the annual base salary under his employment agreement from $215,000 to $105,000 until further notice, which reduction took effect on August 16, 2023. As of January 1, 2024, the salary for Mr. Goren reverted to the amount reflected in the Goren Employment Agreement.
Michael Campbell
On January 15, 2020, the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Campbell Employment Agreement”) with Michael Campbell to serve as the Company’s chief operating officer and vice president of business development. The Campbell Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $220,000, and a target annual incentive bonus of up to 50% of base salary if the Company achieves goals and objectives determined by the Board. In connection with the Campbell Employment Agreement, on January 17, 2020, the Company granted Mr. Campbell 131 shares of Company common stock, and an option to purchase 521 shares of Company common stock (the “Campbell Option”) at an exercise price of $1,641.83 per share. One quarter of the Campbell Option vested upon grant, and the remainder vested in monthly increments over a period of two years from the date of grant. Mr. Campbell is also entitled to customary benefits, including health insurance and participation in employee benefit plans. The Campbell Employment Agreement provides that if Mr. Campbell terminates the Campbell Employment Agreement for “cause” (as defined in the Campbell Employment Agreement) or the Company terminates the Campbell Employment Agreement without “cause,” then he will continue to receive his base salary and certain insurance benefits for three months after termination. The Company may terminate the Campbell Employment Agreement without “cause” on 60 days’ notice.
Effective November 15, 2024, Mr. Campbell retired from the Company, and Mr. Campbell and the Company mutually agreed to terminate his employment agreement.
Daniel Teper
Effective as of August 1, 2023, NAYA Therapeutics Inc. (“NTI”) entered into an employment agreement with Dr. Daniel Teper (the “Teper Employment Agreement”), pursuant to which Dr. Teper serves as chief executive officer of NTI for a period of three years at an initial annual base salary of $624,000, which salary shall be increased annually by an amount equal to the percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index. In addition, NTI’s compensation committee shall review Dr. Teper’s salary annually and may further increase the salary following such review in its sole discretion. The Teper Employment Agreement provides for Dr. Teper to be eligible for an annual bonus of up to seventy-five percent of his then applicable salary, which bonus shall be payable in cash and up to 50% in shares of NTI common stock at Dr. Teper’s discretion. The salary payable to Dr. Teper may be deferred according to the resources of NTI until it closes a round of financing with gross proceeds of at least $10 million. In addition to his base salary and performance bonus, Dr. Teper was granted 500,000 shares of NTI’s Class B common stock, and he is eligible to participate in NTI’s stock option plan. Pursuant to the Teper Employment Agreement, Dr. Teper is also entitled to customary benefits, including health insurance, participation in employee benefit plans, vacation, and sick time. The Teper Employment Agreement provides that if Dr. Teper is terminated other than for cause (as defined in the Teper Employment Agreement) or he resigns his employment due to a good reason (as defined in the Teper Employment Agreement) then he will be entitled to receive, as severance, (a) the greater of (i) 12 month’s salary for the year in which termination occurred or (ii) the number of months remaining in the term of the agreement plus the amount of the actual bonus earned by Dr. Teper for year prior to his termination and, if the termination occurs in the first year of the term, 100% of the first year target bonus, (b) up to 12 months reimbursement of payments for continuing health coverage, pursuant to COBRA, and (c) immediate vesting of any unvested restricted stock or stock options held by Dr. Teper. The Teper Employment Agreement further provides that, if Dr. Teper’s employment is terminated in connection with a change of control (as defined in the Teper Employment Agreement), he will be entitled to receive (a) an amount equal to two (2) times the sum of (i) his annual salary in effect on the day preceding the change in control termination, plus (ii) an amount equal to the aggregate bonus received by Dr. Teper for the year immediately preceding the change in control termination and, if the termination occurs in the first year of the term, 100% of the first year target bonus, (b) up to 18 months reimbursement of payments for continuing health coverage, pursuant to COBRA, and (c) immediate vesting of any unvested restricted stock or stock options held by Dr. Teper.
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
If Mr. Shum is involuntarily terminated without cause or constructively terminated (in each case, as defined in the Shum Employment Agreement), then he is entitled to 12 months’ severance and continued vesting of his shares for a period of 6-months following termination.
If (i) Mr. Goren terminates his employment agreement for cause, (ii) the Company provides notice not to renew his employment agreement on any anniversary date, or (iii) the Company terminates his employment agreement without cause, then he is entitled to three months’ severance and insurance benefits.
If Dr. Teper’s employment is terminated in connection with a change of control (as defined in the Teper Employment Agreement), he will be entitled to receive (a) an amount equal to two (2) times the sum of (i) his annual salary in effect on the day preceding the change in control termination, plus (ii) an amount equal to the aggregate bonus received by Dr. Teper for the year immediately preceding the change in control termination
The following table sets forth quantitative information with respect to potential payments to be made to either Mr. Shum, Mr. Goren, and Dr. Teper upon termination in various circumstances. The potential payments are based on the terms of each of the employment agreements discussed above. For a more detailed description of the employment agreements, see the “Employment Agreements” section above.
| Name | Potential Payment Upon Termination | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($) · Option Awards (#) | ||||
| Steven Shum | $260,000 | (1) | 146 | (2) |
| Andrea Goren | $53,750 | (3) | 121 | (4) |
| Daniel Teper | $1,248,000 | (5) | - | |
| (1) | Mr. Shum is entitled to twelve months’ severance at the then applicable base salary rate. Mr. Shum’s current base salary is $260,000 per annum. |
| (2) | Represents the number of unvested options at December 31, 2024. Mr. Shum’s options vest equally over a 36-month period. At December 31, 2024, there were 12 months remaining in his vesting schedule. The potential payment of shares subject to Mr. Shum’s unvested options will reduce every month as his options vest and the value of his unvested options will be based on our market price at such time. |
| (3) | Mr. Goren is entitled to three months’ severance at the then applicable base salary rate. Mr. Goren’s current base salary is $215,000 per annum. |
| (4) | Represents the number of unvested options at December 31, 2024. Mr. Goren’s options vest equally over a 36-month period. At December 31, 2024, there were 12 months remaining in his vesting schedule. The potential payment of shares subject to Mr. Goren’s unvested options will reduce every month as his options vest and the value of his unvested options will be based on our market price at such time. |
| (5) | Dr. Teper is entitled to two times his annual salary at the then applicable base salary rate. Dr. Teper’s current base salary is $624,000 per annum. |
**Disclosure of Equity Awards Based on Material Nonpublic Information:**None
Pay Versus Performance
As required by Section 953(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship between executive compensation and certain financial performance metrics. The disclosure included in this section is prescribed by SEC rules and does not necessarily align with how we or the Compensation Committee view the link between financial performance and the compensation actually received or realized by our named executive officers. All information provided above under the “Pay Versus Performance” heading will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any such filing, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates such information by reference.
The table below presents information on the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and other named executive officers in comparison to certain performance metrics for 2024, 2023, and 2022. These metrics are not those that the Compensation Committee uses when setting executive compensation. The use of the termCompensation Actually Paid (“CAP”) is required by the rules and regulations of the SEC, and under such rules, CAP was calculated by adjusting the Summary Compensation Table (“SCT”) Total values for the applicable year as described in the footnotes to the table.
| Year | Summary Compensation Table Total for PEO (1)(2) | Compensation Actually Paid to PEO (3) | Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO NEOs (1)(2) | Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs (3) | Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On Total Shareholder Return | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) |
| 2024 | 260,000 | 256,230 | 181,683 | 133,868 | 10 | (9,053,676) |
| 2023 | 232,675 | 202,076 | 222,131 | 198,460 | 16 | (8,034,612) |
| 2022 | 502,001 | 53,054 | 462,913 | (22,301) | 12 | (10,892,511) |
| (1) | The Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) information reflected in columns (b) and (c) relates to our CEO, Steven Shum. The non-Principal Executive Officer (“non-PEO”) NEOs information reflected in columns (d) and (e) above relates to our CFO Andrea Goren, our President Dr. Daniel Teper, and our COO Michael Campbell. |
| (2) | The amounts shown in this column are the amounts of total compensation reported for Steven Shum or the average total compensation reported for the non-PEO NEOs, as applicable, for each corresponding year in the “Total” column of the Summary Compensation. Please refer to “Executive Compensation—Compensation Tables—Summary Compensation Table.” |
| (3) | The amounts shown have been calculated in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K and do not reflect compensation actually realized or received by the Company’s PEO and non-PEO NEOs. In accordance with the requirements of Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, adjustments were made to Mr. Shum’s total compensation, or the average total compensation of the non-PEO NEOs, as applicable, as described in the tables below. |
PEO SCT Total to CAP Reconciliation
| Year · Summary Compensation Total · Less Stock Awards · Less Option Awards · Fair Value Adjustments to SCT Total · CAP | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $(3,770) | $256,230 |
| 2023 | 232,675 | - | 30,800 | 201 | 202,076 | ||
| 2022 | 502,001 | 72,601 | 169,400 | (206,946) | 53,054 | ||
Average Non-PEO NEOs SCT Total to CAP Reconciliation
| Year · Summary Compensation Total · Less Stock Awards · Less Option Awards · Fair Value Adjustments to SCT Total · CAP | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,683 | $ | - | $ | - | $133,858 | $315,551 |
| 2023 | 222,131 | - | 25,256 | 1,585 | 198,460 | ||
| 2022 | 462,913 | 37,178 | 208,235 | (239,801) | (22,301) | ||
PEO Equity Component of CAP
| Year · Fair Value of Current Year Equity Awards at December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Prior Years’ Awards Unvested at December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Current Years’ Awards Vested through the Year Ended December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Prior Years’ Awards Vested through the Year Ended December 31, · Equity Value Included in CAP | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) · (b) · (c) · (d) · (e) = (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) | |||||||
| 2024 | $ | - | $(937) | $ | - | $(2,833) | $(3,770) |
| 2023 | 4,448 | (4,214) | 5,574 | (5,607) | 201 | ||
| 2022 | 14,953 | (159,116) | 31,772 | (94,556) | (206,946) | ||
Average Non-PEO NEOs Equity Component of CAP
| Year · Fair Value of Current Year Equity Awards at December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Prior Years’ Awards Unvested at December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Current Years’ Awards Vested through the Year Ended December 31, · Change in Fair Value of Prior Years’ Awards Vested through the Year Ended December 31, · Equity Value Included in CAP | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) · (b) · (c) · (d) · (e) = (a)+(b)+(c)+(d) | |||||||
| 2024 | $ | - | $(512) | $ | - | $(1,453) | $133,868 |
| 2023 | 3,648 | (3,293) | 4,570 | (1,478) | 200,323 | ||
| 2022 | 12,550 | (191,259) | 38,928 | (100,021) | (239,801) | ||
Compensation of Directors
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE
| Name · Year · Fees earned or paid in cash ($) · Stock awards ($) · Option awards ($) · All other compensation ($) · Total ($) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Davis | 2024 | 42,500 | (1) | - | - | - | 42,500 |
| 2023 | 42,500 | (1) | - | 24,820 | - | 67,320 | |
| Barbara Ryan | 2024 | 52,500 | (2) | - | - | - | 52,500 |
| 2023 | 49,375 | (2) | - | 24,820 | - | 74,195 | |
| Matthew Szot | 2024 | 47,500 | (3) | - | - | - | 47,500 |
| 2023 | 49,375 | (3) | - | 24,820 | - | 74,195 | |
| Rebecca Messina | 2024 | 42,500 | (4) | - | - | - | 42,500 |
| 2023 | 41,250 | (4) | - | 24,820 | - | 66,070 | |
| Jeffrey Segal | 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Former Director | 2023 | 8,750 | - | - | - | 8,750 | |
| (1) | As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Davis deferred a cumulative total $66,825 of fees earned. |
| (2) | As of December 31, 2024, Ms. Ryan deferred a cumulative total $91,675 of fees earned. |
| (3) | As of December 31, 2024, Mr. Szot deferred a cumulative total $92,325 of fees earned. |
| (4) | As of December 31, 2024, Ms. Messina deferred a cumulative total $74,000 of fees earned. |
Director Compensation Program
Our current director compensation program is designed to align our director compensation program with the long-term interests of our stockholders by implementing a program comprised of cash and equity compensation.
In setting director compensation, we consider the amount of time that directors expend in fulfilling their duties to the Company as well as the skill level and experience required by our board of directors. We also consider board compensation practices at similarly situated companies, while keeping in mind the compensation philosophy of us and the stockholders’ interests. The directors also receive reimbursement for expenses, including reasonable travel expenses to attend board and committee meetings, reasonable outside seminar expenses, and other special board related expenses.
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The following table shows information regarding our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2024.
| Plan Category · Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a) · Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b) · Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (c) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1) | 8,192 | (2) | $422.05 | 13,693 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | - | - | - | |
| Total | 8,192 | $422.05 | 13,693 | |
(1)2019 Stock Incentive Plan. On October 3, 2019, our Board adopted the 2019 Stock Incentive Plan (as amended, the “Plan”)**.**The purpose of our Plan is to advance the best interests of the company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. As of December 31, 2024 the total number of shares available for the grant of either stock options or compensation stock under the plan, including 1,720 shares approved at our shareholders meeting on October 12, 2022, is 25,921 shares, subject to annual increases of six percent (6%) of the total number of shares of outstanding Common Stock on December 31st of the preceding calendar year.
(2) We granted no shares subject to restricted stock grants under the Plan in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our Board administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable and proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our Board arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final and conclusive.
The Board, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to, and directors of the company, and such other persons as the Board or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options prior to full vesting therein and hold the common stock issued upon exercise of the option as common stock. Stock options may also be granted by our Board or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
Our Board may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our Board may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
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