6 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Four management proposals: (1) authorize the Board to effect one or more reverse stock splits of common stock at ratios between 1-for-5 and 1-for-50; (2) approve for Nasdaq purposes the issuance of more than 19.99% of outstanding shares upon conversion of convertible notes issued under a November 17, 2025 purchase agreement; (3) permit adjournment(s) of the Special Meeting to solicit additional proxies if needed; and (4) amend the certificate of incorporation to increase authorized common shares from 50,000,000 to 300,000,000 to enable a contemplated stock split and future issuances.
Grant the Board discretionary authority to amend the certificate of incorporation to effect one or more reverse stock splits of all outstanding common stock at a ratio in the range of one-for-five to one-for-fifty, to be determined by the Board, effective within one year of stockholder approval.
This proposal asks stockholders to grant the Board authority to amend the certificate of incorporation to implement one or more reverse stock splits of outstanding common stock at a ratio between 1-for-5 and 1-for-50, with the Board retaining discretion to select the specific ratio and whether to implement the split within one year of approval. Management is pursuing the split primarily to address a Nasdaq deficiency under Rule 5450(a)(1) requiring a $1.00 minimum bid price; the company received a Nasdaq notice and believes a reverse split may restore compliance. The proposal is structured to give the Board flexibility to pick a whole-number ratio within the approved range to optimize timing and perceived market impact, and the Board reserves the right to abandon the split even after approval. The proxy disclosures acknowledge inherent execution risks: there is no guarantee the split will result in a sustained price increase or prevent delisting for other continued listing requirements, and liquidity could decrease because of a lower number of shares outstanding. The company states the split would not change stockholders’ proportional ownership (aside from fractional-share treatment) but would create additional unreserved authorized shares available for future issuance, which could be dilutive. The Board recommends approval emphasizing Nasdaq compliance and potential marketability benefits while noting that if the split does not achieve its goal the company could still face delisting or other market pressures. From a governance perspective, management’s use of a broad ratio range and sole board discretion concentrates execution decisions with the board and increases post-approval optionality; investors should weigh the benefits of regaining compliance against dilution risks from any subsequent uses of the additional available authorized shares. The proposed fractional-share rounding-up treatment (participant-level rounding up to whole shares) reduces administrative cash-out for fractional holders but can have pro rata effects across holders; no appraisal or dissenters’ rights are provided under Delaware law. Overall, the proposal is a standard defensive/operational measure to address listing risk, but its efficacy depends on market reception, timing, and subsequent corporate actions enabled by newly available authorized shares.
Approve, for purposes of Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5635(d), the issuance of more than 19.99% of outstanding shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of convertible promissory notes issued under a Securities Purchase Agreement dated November 17, 2025, at an average price below the Nasdaq-defined Minimum Price.
This proposal requests shareholder approval to satisfy Nasdaq Rule 5635(d) by authorizing the issuance of more than 19.99% of outstanding common shares upon conversion of convertible notes sold under a November 17, 2025 Securities Purchase Agreement. The company issued approximately $6.0 million of notes (with potential additional closings) convertible at a conversion price of $0.984 subject to adjustments and a ‘‘note blocker’’ that limits beneficial ownership post-conversion to 4.99% (unless the holder gives notice to increase it). Based on the current floor price mechanics, the disclosure indicates an extraordinarily large theoretical number of shares (approximately 1.548 billion) issuable upon conversion at current floors, underscoring severe potential dilution to existing stockholders if conversion mechanisms operate unfavorably. Management emphasizes that failure to obtain this approval would not void the Purchase Agreement but would prevent the company from issuing shares in excess of the 19.99% threshold, potentially triggering defaults or requiring cash repayments that the company may not be able to satisfy, posing material liquidity and operational risks. The Board recommends the proposal to maintain access to the agreed financing and to avoid the adverse consequences of default or repeated special meetings; the recommendation is therefore framed as necessary to preserve the company’s financing runway. From an investor governance perspective, approval concedes significant dilution risk and transfers value to the purchasers, while also likely being a practical necessity given the company’s capital constraints and the contractual terms already executed. Analysts should evaluate the convertible terms, floor-price adjustments, blocker mechanics, and potential anti-dilution provisions in the notes exhibits to quantify downside dilution scenarios and alternative financing options. In sum, this is a capital-structure and listing-compliance-driven vote where the board frames approval as the least-worst option to avoid immediate liquidity crises, but it materially alters the company's capitalization and merits close scrutiny of note mechanics and potential remediation strategies.
Authorize one or more adjournments of the Special Meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the Reverse Stock Splits Proposal, the Notes Proposal and the Authorized Share Increase Proposal if there are insufficient votes to approve those proposals at the Special Meeting.
This management proposal would allow the chairman and Board to adjourn the Special Meeting one or more times for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies if there are not enough votes to approve one or more of the principal proposals. It is mechanically straightforward: approval permits successive adjournments rather than forcing a failed vote or immediate termination, preserving the Board’s ability to marshal additional support. The company frames the adjournment power as a practical tool to avoid holding repeated special meetings (which would incur additional costs and administrative burden) while giving stockholders another opportunity to consider the substantive proposals after further solicitation. From a governance standpoint, adjournment authority is standard in contested or borderline-quorum situations but can be used to extend the solicitation period and potentially alter outcomes through additional outreach or voting changes. The Board recommends the adjournment proposal to maximize the chance of securing approvals for the reverse split, note issuance approval, and charter amendment—items management deems critical to listing compliance and financing strategy. Investors should note that adjournment does not change the merits of the underlying proposals and can prolong uncertainty; any extended solicitation period could also entail additional expense and potential proxy fights if opposition coalesces. Strategically, the adjournment authority reduces the risk of an immediate rejection due to absent votes and provides management flexibility to respond to a weak initial vote tally, but it should be assessed in context of the underlying proposals’ materiality and the company’s near-term liquidity needs.
Amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock from 50,000,000 to 300,000,000 (and total authorized capital stock from 55,000,000 to 305,000,000) to ensure sufficient authorized but unissued shares to effect a contemplated stock split (including a potential 50-for-1 split) and for other corporate purposes.
This proposal would amend the company's certificate of incorporation to increase authorized common shares from 50 million to 300 million (and total capital from 55 million to 305 million), primarily to enable a contemplated stock split (the Board currently intends a 50-for-1 split) and to provide authorized shares for future corporate needs. Management frames the amendment as a necessary procedural step: without the increase, the company lacks sufficient authorized shares to effect the contemplated split and could be constrained in future financings, acquisitions, or equity-based compensation. If approved, the Board still retains discretion whether and when to implement any stock split, and the amendment alone does not itself effect a split or immediate issuance of new shares. The company acknowledges dilution risks and potential anti-takeover effects from a larger pool of authorized but unissued shares, but states it has no current plans for specific issuances other than the contemplated split. From an investor perspective, the charter amendment increases management flexibility but creates a pathway to significant dilution if the board chooses to issue shares; stockholders should consider limits or pre-conditions on future issuances when assessing governance risk. The Board's recommendation emphasizes operational convenience and the desire to avoid costly future stockholder votes, particularly given a potential stock split driven by recent share price appreciation. Overall, approval is a preparatory governance action that materially expands the company's equity capacity and should be evaluated relative to the company’s near-term capital needs and the potential for dilution.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.3% | 84,576 | $59K |
| 2 | UBS Group AG | 0.3% | 17,467 | $12K |
| 3 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.3% | 17,188 | $12K |
| 4 | Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC | 0.0% | 3,246 | $2K |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 0.0% | 901 | $627 |
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