8-K

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI)

8-K 2024-11-14 For: 2024-11-14
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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES

AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington,

D.C. 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT

Pursuant

to Section 13 or Section 15(d)

of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Dateof Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2024

BRAND

ENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

(Exactname of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-40130 98-1574798
(State or other jurisdiction of<br><br> <br>incorporation or organization) (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) (I.R.S. Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.)

145E. Snow King Ave

POBox 1045

Jackson,WY 83001

(Addressof principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’stelephone number, including area code: (312) 810-7422

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written<br> communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting<br> material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement<br> communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement<br> communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading<br><br> <br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange<br><br> <br>on which registered
Common<br> Stock, par value $0.0001 per share BNAI The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable<br> Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share BNAIW The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.


On November 14, 2024, Brand Engagement Network Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item9.01 Exhibits and Financial Statements.


(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release of Brand Engagement Network Inc. issued November 14, 2024 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
104 Cover<br> Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BRAND ENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.
By: /s/ Paul Chang
Name: Paul<br> Chang
Title: Chief<br> Executive Officer
Dated:<br> November 14, 2024

Exhibit99.1



BENReports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results


JACKSON, Wyo., Nov. 14, 2024 – Brand Engagement Network Inc. (“BEN”) (Nasdaq: BNAI), a global leader in secure and reliable conversational AI solutions, today announced its financial results and key business highlights for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“In the third quarter, we made significant progress in delivering secure, scalable AI solutions and advancing our mission to transform industries with intelligent technology,” said Paul Chang, CEO of BEN. “As we look ahead, BEN is poised to accelerate growth and deliver value to our customers, reinforcing our leadership in closed-loop Gen AI.”

Q32024 Key Business Highlights:


KangarooHealth Partnership: BEN partnered with KangarooHealth to enhance remote patient monitoring and<br> chronic care management through AI, aiming to scale their platform for patients with chronic<br> conditions.
IntelliTek Collaboration: BEN’s agreement with IntelliTek broadens global access to AI solutions<br> for healthcare, supporting patient engagement and optimizing healthcare operations across<br> multiple regions.
INTERVENT & Members Only Health Contracts: BEN signed with INTERVENT and Members Only Health<br> to deploy AI assistants for health coaching and in-home healthcare, enhancing patient engagement<br> and access.
Vybroo & Farmacia Roma Partnership: BEN collaborated with Vybroo and Farmacia Roma to offer<br> AI-driven audio engagement, enhancing brand-consumer relationships through accessible, everyday<br> channels.
New SEPA Agreement: BEN entered into a $50 million Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA)<br> with Yorkville Advisors, providing financial flexibility.
Leadership Promotion: Paul Chang was promoted to CEO, reinforcing BEN’s commitment to strategic<br> growth and customer-focused initiatives.
New Board Member: Dr. Richard S. Isaacs, former CEO of Kaiser Permanente, was appointed to<br> BEN’s board of directors, bringing healthcare technology innovation and leadership<br> expertise.

Q32024 Financial Overview:


Revenue Growth: Achieved increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, driven by<br> new partnerships and market expansion.
Operational Efficiency: Improved operational metrics through continued cost discipline, resulting<br> in a sequential reduction in operating costs and quarter-over-quarter operating loss improvement,<br> coupled with strategic collaborations and technology advancements.
Cash Position: Quarter over-quarter sequential improvement in Cash Flow from Operations driven<br> by disciplined cost management. Implementing the Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA)<br> provided cost-effective and efficient access to capital and liquidity.
Significant subsequent event: In October, the Company announced its agreement to acquire 100% of<br> Cantaneo Gmbh, a leading media technology company based in Germany, for $19.5 million in<br> cash and stock. BEN expects to close this transaction by the end of the year.
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ConferenceCall and Webcast Information


The Company will host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. CEO Paul Chang and CFO Bill Williams will lead the call, introducing Tina, one of BEN’s AI Assistants.

Participants can register here to access the live webcast of the conference call. Those who prefer to join the call via phone can register using this link to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN.

The webcast will be archived for one year following the conference call and can be accessed on BEN’s investor relations website at https://investors.beninc.ai/.

Formore information about BEN’s safe, intelligent, scalable AI, please visit www.beninc.ai.


AboutBEN


Brand Engagement Network Inc. is a global leader in providing secure and reliable conversational AI solutions for businesses and consumers. With offices in Jackson, Wyoming, and Seoul, South Korea, BEN offers a powerful and flexible platform that enhances customer experiences, boosts productivity, and delivers business value. At the heart of BEN’s offerings are AI-powered digital assistants and lifelike avatars, providing more personal and engaging experiences through browsers, mobile applications, and even life-size kiosks. These safe, intelligent, and inherently scalable AI solutions empower businesses to efficiently serve customers using validated data delivered through SaaS, Private Cloud, and On-Premises technology. BEN’s commitment to data sovereignty ensures that consumer and business data remain private, protected, and wholly owned by the respective parties. BEN’s mission is to make AI friendly and helpful for all, ensuring more people benefit from the AI-enhanced world. For more information about BEN’s safe, intelligent, scalable AI, please visit www.beninc.ai.

Forward-LookingStatements


This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of BEN to differ materially from those expected and projected. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” or “would,” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology.

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside BEN’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: uncertainties as to the timing of the acquisition with Cataneo Gmbh (the “Acquisition”); the risk that the Acquisition may not be completed on the anticipated terms in a timely manner or at all; (the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the consummation of the Acquisition, including the ability to obtain financing to fund the Acquisition on terms that are agreeable to the parties or at all; the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the Acquisition may not be satisfied or waived; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the purchase agreement; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement on the Company’s ability to retain and hire key personnel, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, or its operating results and business generally; risks related to diverting management’s attention from the Company’s ongoing business operations; uncertainty as to the timing of completion of the Acquisition; risks that the benefits of the Acquisition are not realized when and as expected; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to BEN; uncertainty regarding and the failure to realize the anticipated benefits from future production-ready deployments; the attraction and retention of qualified directors, officers, employees and key personnel; our ability to grow our customer base; BEN’s history of operating losses; BEN’s need for additional capital to support its present business plan and anticipated growth; technological changes in BEN’s market; the value and enforceability of BEN’s intellectual property protections; BEN’s ability to protect its intellectual property; BEN’s material weaknesses in financial reporting; BEN’s ability to navigate complex regulatory requirements; the ability to maintain the listing of BEN’s securities on a national securities exchange; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations; the effects of competition on BEN’s business; and the risks of operating and effectively managing growth in evolving and uncertain macroeconomic conditions, such as high inflation and recessionary environments. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

BEN cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. BEN cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. BEN does not undertake nor does it accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, and it does not intend to do so unless required by applicable law. Further information about factors that could materially affect BEN, including its results of operations and financial condition, is set forth under “Risk Factors” in BEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


BENContacts:


InvestorRelations

Susan Xu

E: sxu@allianceadvisors.com

P: 778-323-0959

MediaContact

Amy Rouyer

E: amy@beninc.ai

P: 503-367-7596

**Source:**Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (BEN)

BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December<br> 31, 2023*
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash<br> equivalents 72,878 $ 1,685,013
Accounts receivable, net<br> of allowance 30,888 10,000
Due from Sponsor 3,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,075,103 201,293
Total current assets 1,181,869 1,896,306
Property and equipment, net 285,305 802,557
Intangible assets, net 17,006,906 17,882,147
Other assets 13,475,000 1,427,729
TOTAL ASSETS 31,949,080 $ 22,008,739
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 5,376,310 $ 1,282,974
Accrued expenses 4,185,315 1,637,048
Due to related parties 693,036
Deferred revenue 2,290
Convertible note 1,900,000
Short-term debt 891,974 223,300
Total current liabilities 13,046,635 3,145,612
Warrant liabilities 1,150,868
Note payable - related party 500,000
Long-term debt 668,674
Total liabilities 14,197,503 4,314,286
Commitments and contingencies (Note M)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock par value 0.0001 per share,<br> 10,000,000 shares authorized, none designated. There are no shares issued or outstanding as of September 30, 2024 or December 31,<br> 2023
Common stock par value of 0.0001 per share,<br> 750,000,000 shares authorized. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, 37,931,764 and 23,270,404 shares issued<br> and outstanding 3,794 2,327
Additional paid-in capital 46,806,699 30,993,846
Accumulated deficit (29,058,916 ) (13,301,720 )
Total stockholders’ equity 17,751,577 17,694,453
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 31,949,080 $ 22,008,739

All values are in US Dollars.

* Derived from audited information

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three<br> Months Ended<br> September 30, Nine<br> Months Ended<br> September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenues $ 50,000 $ $ 99,790 $
Cost of revenues
Gross profit 50,000 99,790
Operating expenses:
General and administrative 4,203,946 2,282,434 15,969,617 7,678,880
Depreciation and amortization 972,375 209,729 1,771,966 449,663
Research<br> and development 153,191 75,450 759,427 153,828
Total operating expenses 5,329,512 2,567,613 18,501,010 8,282,371
Loss from operations (5,279,512 ) (2,567,613 ) (18,401,220 ) (8,282,371 )
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense (18,055 ) (34,507 ) (62,508 ) (34,507 )
Interest income 92 3,324
Gain on debt extinguishment 98,318 1,946,310
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities (632,969 ) 762,869
Other 9,043 19,789 (5,971 ) (11,961 )
Other income (expenses),<br> net (543,571 ) (14,718 ) 2,644,024 (46,468 )
Loss before income taxes (5,823,083 ) (2,582,331 ) (15,757,196 ) (8,328,839 )
Income taxes
Net loss $ (5,823,083 ) $ (2,582,331 ) $ (15,757,196 ) $ (8,328,839 )
Net loss per common<br> share- basic and diluted $ (0.16 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.50 ) $ (0.42 )
Weighted-average common<br> shares - basic and diluted 35,539,043 22,409,790 31,623,082 19,928,947

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)


Preferred<br> Stock Common<br> Stock Additional Total
Shares Par<br> Value Shares Par<br> Value Paid-in<br><br> <br>Capital Accumulated<br><br> <br>Deficit Stockholders’<br><br> <br>Equity
Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 23,270,404 $ 2,327 $ 30,993,846 $ (13,301,720 ) $ 17,694,453
Stock issued to DHC shareholders<br> in reverse recapitalization 7,885,220 789 (10,722,277 ) (10,721,488 )
Issuance of common stock pursuant to Reseller<br> Agreement 1,750,000 175 13,474,825 13,475,000
Sale of common stock 645,917 65 6,324,935 6,325,000
Warrant exercises 40,514 4 15,260 15,264
Stock-based compensation 698,705 698,705
Net loss (6,884,409 ) (6,884,409 )
Balance at March 31, 2024 33,592,055 3,360 40,785,294 (20,186,129 ) 20,602,525
Stock issued in settlement<br> of accounts payable and loans payable 93,333 9 321,999 322,008
Sale of common stock 877,500 198 1,993,552 1,993,750
Warrant exercises 13,505 1 4,999 5,000
Stock-based compensation,<br> including vested restricted shares 381,915 42 768,497 768,539
Net loss (3,049,704 ) (3,049,704 )
Balance at June 30, 2024 34,958,308 3,610 43,874,341 (23,235,833 ) 20,642,118
Issuance of common stock<br> for Standby Equity Purchase Agreement commitment fee 280,899 28 499,972 500,000
Stock issued in settlement of accrued expenses 151,261 15 261,667 261,682
Sale of common stock 602,500 131 1,756,056 1,756,187
Option and warrant exercises 98,335 10 79,750 79,760
Stock-based compensation,<br> including vested restricted shares 35,461 334,913 334,913
Net loss (5,823,083 ) (5,823,083 )
Balance at September 30, 2024 $ 36,126,764 $ 3,794 $ 46,806,699 $ (29,058,916 ) $ 17,751,577

BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Preferred<br> Stock Common<br> Stock Additional Total
Shares Par<br> Value Shares Par<br> Value Paid-in<br><br> <br>Capital Accumulated<br><br> <br>Deficit Stockholders’<br><br> <br>Deficit
Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 17,057,085 $ 1,705 $ 1,528,642 $ (1,570,454 ) $ (40,107 )
Warrant exercises 81,030 8 29,992 30,000
Stock issued in conversion<br> of accounts payable and loans payable 135,050 14 49,986 50,000
Stock-based compensation 2,442,701 2,442,701
Net loss (2,637,956 ) (2,637,956 )
Balance at March 31, 2023 17,273,165 1,727 4,051,321 (4,208,410 ) (155,362 )
Stock issued for DM Lab APA 4,325,043 433 16,012,317 16,012,750
Options and warrant exercises 56,552 10 20,928 20,938
Stock issued in conversion of convertible notes 378,140 38 1,399,962 1,400,000
Stock issued in settlement<br> of accounts payable and loans payable 103,439 10 382,953 382,963
Stock-based compensation 1,841,767 1,841,767
Net loss (3,108,552 ) (3,108,552 )
Balance at June 30, 2023 22,136,339 2,218 23,709,248 (7,316,962 ) 16,394,504
Options and warrant exercises 64,993 3 9,997 10,000
Vesting of early exercised options 1,563 1,563
Stock issued in conversion of convertible notes 432,160 43 1,599,957 1,600,000
Sale of common stock, net of issuance costs 123,333 12 949,988 950,000
Stock-based compensation 464,075 464,075
Net loss (2,582,331 ) (2,582,331 )
Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 22,756,825 $ 2,276 $ 26,734,828 $ (9,899,293 ) $ 16,837,811

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine<br> Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (15,757,196 ) $ (8,328,839 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash<br> used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization<br> expense 1,771,966 449,663
Allowance for uncollected<br> receivables 30,000
Write off of deferred financing<br> fees 1,427,729
Change in fair value of<br> warrant liabilities (762,869 )
Gain on debt extinguishment (1,946,310 )
SEPA financing costs 525,000
Stock based compensation,<br> including the issuance of restricted shares 1,581,744 4,727,799
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expense and other<br> current assets (856,986 ) (103,917 )
Accounts receivable (50,888 ) 500
Accounts payable 5,393,334 62,373
Accrued expenses (3,019,367 ) 431,194
Other assets 8,850
Deferred revenue (2,290 )
Net cash used in operating activities (11,666,133 ) (2,752,377 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and<br> equipment (53,023 ) (28,465 )
Purchase of patents (379,864 )
Capitalized internal-use<br> software costs (162,940 ) (310,944 )
Asset acquisition (Note<br> D) (257,113 )
Net cash used in investing<br> activities (215,963 ) (976,386 )
Cash flows from financing<br> activities:
Cash and cash equivalents<br> acquired in connection with the reverse recapitalization 858,292
Proceeds from the sale<br> of common stock 10,274,937 1,000,000
Proceeds from convertible<br> notes 3,075,000
Proceeds from related party<br> note 620,000
Proceeds received from<br> option and warrant exercises 100,024 22,500
Payment of financing costs (883,292 ) (107,310 )
Payment of related party<br> note (80,000 )
Advances to related parties (39,065 )
Proceeds received from<br> related party advance repayments 138,110
Net cash provided by financing activities 10,269,961 4,709,235
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1,612,135 ) 980,472
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning<br> of the period 1,685,013 2,010
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the<br> period $ 72,878 $ 982,482

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


BRANDENGAGEMENT NETWORK INC.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine<br> Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for interest $ $
Cash<br> paid for income taxes $ $
Supplemental Non-Cash<br> Information
Capitalized<br> internal-use software costs in accrued expenses $ $ 46,963
Issuance<br> of common stock pursuant to Reseller Agreement $ 13,475,000 $
Issuance<br> of common stock for Standby Equity Purchase Agreement commitment fee $ 500,000 $
Stock-based<br> compensation capitalized as part of capitalized software costs $ 220,413 $ 20,745
Settlement<br> of liabilities into common shares $ 583,690 $ 432,963
Settlement<br> of accounts payable into convertible note $ 1,900,000 $
Conversion<br> of convertible notes into common shares $ $ 3,000,000
Warrants<br> exercise through settlement of accounts payable $ $ 40,000
Financing<br> costs in accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 200,000 $ 687,609
Issuance<br> of common stock in connection with asset acquisition $ $ 16,012,750

Theaccompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.