Not independent
Tenure on this board
3.8 yrs
Also a director at
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp (CHAR)
6 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Stockholders are asked to ratify the March and April Issuances, approve a Nasdaq-compliant private placement issuance, approve a Nasdaq-compliant registered direct shelf issuance, and authorize the Chairman to adjourn the Special Meeting to solicit additional proxies.
Ratify certain transactions on March 9, 2026, March 30, 2026, and April 24, 2026, involving the issuance of shares at prices below the Nasdaq Minimum Price and representing, together with the December Issuance, more than 20% of outstanding common stock.
Proposal 1 asks shareholders to ratify three private-placement transactions completed on March 9, March 30, and April 24, 2026. The transactions involved issuances of 8,500,000, 1,958,000, and 8,550,000 shares, respectively, at prices below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price. The Company states that these issuances, aggregated with a 1,187,500-share December 2025 issuance, exceeded 20% of pre-transaction common stock outstanding and therefore required prior shareholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d). Nasdaq notified the Company on September 10, 2026 that it was not in compliance with the rule and gave it until October 26, 2026 to submit a compliance plan. The Company submitted a plan that included seeking shareholder ratification and is awaiting Nasdaq’s response. Management views continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market as being in the Company’s and shareholders’ best interests. Ratification is intended to address the listing deficiency, but the filing expressly warns that Nasdaq may not regard it as sufficient to restore compliance. The Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR the proposal.
Approve, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the potential issuance of up to 15,000,000 common shares in a private placement at a price below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price, for gross proceeds of up to $85,000,000.
Proposal 2 seeks authorization for a private placement of up to 15,000,000 shares of common stock. The proposed issuance would be priced below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price and would exceed 20% of the Company’s outstanding common stock, triggering the shareholder-approval requirement in Listing Rule 5635(d). The Company expects to raise no more than $85,000,000, with the offering completed within three months after shareholder approval. The maximum discount could be as much as 50% of the Nasdaq closing price on the trading day preceding the securities purchase agreement. The proceeds are intended to support expansion into AI software and hardware, cloud and GPU infrastructure, AI model access and orchestration, and enterprise AI-agent deployment. The final terms have not yet been determined, giving the Board discretion within the stated limits. The filing acknowledges that the issuance would dilute existing shareholders and could concentrate voting power in a small number of investors. Officers, directors, and employees will not be eligible to purchase securities in the offering. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR because approval would facilitate fundraising and help maintain Nasdaq listing compliance.
Approve, under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), the potential issuance of up to 15,000,000 common shares in a registered direct offering under Form S-3 at a price below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price, for gross proceeds of up to $85,000,000.
Proposal 3 requests approval for a registered direct offering of up to 15,000,000 shares under the Company’s effective Form S-3 registration statement, Registration No. 333-295406. Like Proposal 2, the shares would be sold below Nasdaq’s Minimum Price and in an amount exceeding 20% of outstanding common stock. The offering would be capped at $85,000,000 of gross proceeds and would be completed within three months after shareholder approval. The Company may offer the shares at a discount of up to 50% of the Nasdaq closing price on the trading day before the securities purchase agreement. Management intends to use the capital to pursue AI-related software, hardware, cloud, GPU, model-access, orchestration, and enterprise-agent initiatives. The filing says approval is needed to satisfy Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d), and the Company believes prompt approval would support both financing and continued Nasdaq listing. The final terms remain undetermined, leaving the Board discretion subject to the proposal’s limits. The Company warns that the issuance would dilute current holders and could result in concentrated voting power among purchasers. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the proposal.
Authorize the Chairman of the Board to adjourn the Special Meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of Proposals 1, 2, and 3.
Proposal 4 asks shareholders to grant the Chairman discretionary authority to adjourn the Special Meeting. The authority may be used if management needs additional time to solicit proxies supporting Proposals 1, 2, and 3. An adjournment could be made without separate notice other than an announcement at the meeting. The filing states that approval may occur whether or not a quorum exists, although the required vote is described as a majority of votes present or represented and entitled to vote. The Chairman retains discretion over whether to exercise the authority even if shareholders approve it. The proposal does not itself authorize any share issuance or ratification; it is procedural and intended to facilitate consideration of the other proposals. Broker non-votes and abstentions will not be counted in determining the outcome. Management recommends approval because additional solicitation time could help secure the votes needed for the substantive financing and ratification matters. The Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the proposal.
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.85% | 2,485,752 | $23M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.68% | 2,374,333 | $22M |
| 3 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.64% | 1,702,874 | $15M |
| 4 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.00% | 1,292,191 | $12M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.48% | 954,275 | $9M |
| 6 | NORTHERN TRUST CORP | 0.75% | 484,391 | $4M |
| 7 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 0.69% | 443,462 | $4M |
| 8 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 0.66% | 422,802 | $4M |
| 9 | UBS Group AG | 0.55% | 355,109 | $3M |
| 10 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 0.50% | 323,335 | $3M |
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