10-Q
GUIDED THERAPEUTICS INC (GTHP)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025
Commission File No. 000-22179
| GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. | |
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| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | |
| Delaware | 58-2029543 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(770) 242-8723
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
| Large Accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
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| Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
| 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 accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 10, 2025, the registrant had 83,599,156 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.
| PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
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| Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 3 | |
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 5 | |
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 6 | |
| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 | 14 | |
| Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 16 | |
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 47 |
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 57 |
| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 57 |
| PART II — OTHER INFORMATION | ||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 58 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 58 |
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 58 |
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 59 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 59 |
| Item 5. | Other Information | 59 |
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 60 |
| Signatures | 61 | |
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands)
| December 31, | |||
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| 2024 | |||
| ASSETS | |||
| Current Assets: | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 87 | $ | 388 |
| Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of 2 and 1 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 6 | 3 | |
| Inventory, net of reserves of 818 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 583 | 633 | |
| Other current assets | 123 | 173 | |
| Total current assets | 799 | 1,197 | |
| Non-Current Assets: | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 18 | 23 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net of amortization | 69 | 141 | |
| Other assets | 17 | 17 | |
| Total non-current assets | 104 | 181 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 903 | $ | 1,378 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |||
| Current Liabilities: | |||
| Accounts payable | 2,382 | $ | 2,094 |
| Accounts payable, related parties | 29 | 36 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 952 | 1,011 | |
| Deferred revenue | 689 | 849 | |
| Current portion of lease liability | 76 | 106 | |
| Short-term notes payable due to related parties | - | 70 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt, related parties | 606 | 532 | |
| Current portion of notes payable | 116 | 92 | |
| Short-term convertible debt, net of discounts | 411 | 117 | |
| Short-term convertible debt in default | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Derivative liability at fair value | 79 | 118 | |
| Total current liabilities | 6,470 | 6,155 | |
| Long-Term Liabilities | |||
| Long-term lease liability | - | 49 | |
| Long-term notes payable | 29 | 47 | |
| Long-term convertible debt, net of discounts | - | 14 | |
| Long-term debt, related parties | 50 | 2 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 79 | 112 | |
| Total liabilities | 6,549 | 6,267 | |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 6) |
All values are in US Dollars.
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| STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: | |||||
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| Series C convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 9.0 shares authorized, nil and 0.3 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Liquidation preference of nil and 286 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | - | 105 | |||
| Series C1 convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 20.3 shares authorized, 0.4 and 1.0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Liquidation preference of 374 and 1,049 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 61 | 170 | |||
| Series C2 convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized, nil and 2.7 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Liquidation preference of nil and 2,700 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | - | 439 | |||
| Series D convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 6.0 shares authorized, 0.1 and 0.4 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Liquidation preference of 50 and 438 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 18 | 159 | |||
| Series E convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 5.0 shares authorized, 0.3 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Liquidation preference of 300 and 883 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 284 | 834 | |||
| Series F convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 1.5 shares authorized, 1.0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Liquidation preference of 981 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. | 817 | 817 | |||
| Series F-2 convertible preferred stock, 0.001 par value; 5.0 shares authorized, 0.5 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Liquidation preference of 480 and 520 at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 438 | 475 | |||
| Common stock, 0.001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized, 83,599 and 65,131 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 3,469 | 3,452 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 145,212 | 142,501 | |||
| Treasury stock at cost | (132 | ) | (132 | ) | |
| Accumulated deficit | (155,813 | ) | (153,709 | ) | |
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (5,646 | ) | (4,889 | ) | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | 903 | $ | 1,378 |
All values are in US Dollars.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
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| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Sales - devices and disposables | $ | 60 | $ | - | $ | 177 | $ | 6 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 25 | - | 64 | 2 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 35 | - | 113 | 4 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 136 | 111 | 342 | 386 | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 22 | 76 | 146 | 218 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 362 | 374 | 1,287 | 974 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 520 | 561 | 1,775 | 1,578 | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | (485 | ) | (561 | ) | (1,662 | ) | (1,574 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (129 | ) | (108 | ) | (433 | ) | (247 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | - | - | - | 3 | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | (37 | ) | (1 | ) | 46 | (8 | ) | |||||
| Gain from forgiveness of debt | 15 | 16 | 46 | 49 | ||||||||
| Loss from extinguishment of debt | (106 | ) | - | (138 | ) | - | ||||||
| Other income | - | - | 163 | 12 | ||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (257 | ) | (93 | ) | (316 | ) | (191 | ) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes | (742 | ) | (654 | ) | (1,978 | ) | (1,765 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Net loss | (742 | ) | (654 | ) | (1,978 | ) | (1,765 | ) | ||||
| Preferred stock dividends | (43 | ) | (38 | ) | (126 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||
| NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | (785 | ) | $ | (692 | ) | $ | (2,104 | ) | $ | (1,891 | ) |
| NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) |
| Diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 81,689 | 57,039 | 76,353 | 55,929 | ||||||||
| Diluted | 81,689 | 57,039 | 76,353 | 55,929 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Series C1 | Series C2 | Series D | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 61 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 32 | |||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (14 | ) | ||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 61 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 18 | |||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||||
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| Series E | Series F | Series F2 | |||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 817 | - | $ | 438 | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | (1 | ) | (550 | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | - | $ | 284 | 1 | $ | 817 | - | $ | 438 | ||||||||
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| Common Stock | Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2025 | 78,971 | $ | 3,465 | $ | 144,041 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (155,028 | ) | $ | (5,472 | ) | |||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | 305 | - | 55 | - | - | 55 | |||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | 273 | - | 72 | - | - | 72 | |||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | 114 | - | 14 | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | 2,332 | 2 | 548 | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | 790 | 1 | 272 | - | - | 273 | |||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | 814 | 1 | 186 | - | - | 187 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | 24 | - | - | 24 | |||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | (43 | ) | (43 | ) | |||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | (742 | ) | (742 | ) | |||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | 83,599 | $ | 3,469 | $ | 145,212 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (155,813 | ) | $ | (5,646 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Series C1 | Series C2 | Series D | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | - | $ | 105 | 1 | $ | 170 | 2 | $ | 439 | 1 | $ | 159 | |||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C to common stock | - | (105 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C1 to common stock | - | - | (1 | ) | (109 | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C2 to common stock | - | - | - | - | (2 | ) | (439 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1 | ) | (141 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series F-2 to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 61 | - | $ | - | - | $ | 18 | |||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||||||||
| Series E | Series F | Series F2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 817 | - | $ | 475 | ||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C1 to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C2 to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | (1 | ) | (550 | ) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series F-2 to common stock | - | - | - | - | - | (37 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | - | $ | 284 | 1 | $ | 817 | - | $ | 438 | ||||||||||||||
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| Common Stock | Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 65,131 | $ | 3,452 | $ | 142,501 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (153,709 | ) | $ | (4,889 | ) | |||||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering | 2,350 | 2 | 258 | - | - | 260 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | 52 | - | 7 | - | - | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | 321 | - | 79 | - | - | 79 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | 624 | 1 | 62 | - | - | 63 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | 326 | - | 32 | - | - | 32 | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C to common stock | 2,259 | 2 | 103 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C1 to common stock | 1,350 | 1 | 108 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C2 to common stock | 5,400 | 6 | 434 | - | - | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | 1,164 | 1 | 140 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | 2,332 | 2 | 548 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series F-2 to common stock | 160 | - | 37 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock and warrants | 1,316 | 1 | 356 | - | - | 357 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | 814 | 1 | 186 | - | - | 187 | |||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | 8 | - | - | 8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | 353 | - | - | 353 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | (126 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | (1,978 | ) | (1,978 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2025 | 83,599 | $ | 3,469 | $ | 145,212 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (155,813 | ) | $ | (5,646 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Series C1 | Series C2 | Series D | |||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | - | $ | 105 | 1 | $ | 170 | 2 | $ | 439 | 1 | $ | 159 | ||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | - | $ | 105 | 1 | $ | 170 | 2 | $ | 439 | 1 | $ | 159 | ||||
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||
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| Series E | Series F | Series F2 | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 838 | - | $ | 475 | |||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 838 | - | $ | 475 | |||||||
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| Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Total | |||||||||||
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | 56,267 | $ | 3,442 | $ | 141,320 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (152,317 | ) | $ | (4,667 | ) | ||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | 3,333 | 3 | 297 | - | - | 300 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | 71 | - | 9 | - | - | 9 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | 573 | 1 | 54 | - | - | 55 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | 213 | - | 21 | - | - | 21 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | 15 | - | - | 15 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | 41 | - | - | 41 | ||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | (38 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | (654 | ) | (654 | ) | ||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | 60,457 | $ | 3,446 | $ | 141,757 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (153,009 | ) | $ | (4,918 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Series C1 | Series C2 | Series D | |||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | - | $ | 105 | 1 | $ | 170 | 2 | $ | 439 | 1 | $ | 159 | ||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Settlement of previously accrued professional fees through common stock issuance | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | - | $ | 105 | 1 | $ | 170 | 2 | $ | 439 | 1 | $ | 159 | ||||
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| Series E | Series F | Series F2 | ||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 838 | - | $ | 475 | |||||||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Settlement of previously accrued professional fees through common stock issuance | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | 1 | $ | 834 | 1 | $ | 838 | - | $ | 475 | |||||||
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| Common Stock | Paid-In | Treasury | Accumulated | |||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Total | |||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 54,105 | $ | 3,441 | $ | 140,983 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (151,118 | ) | $ | (3,806 | ) | ||
| Issuance of common stock and warrants in private placement offering, net of expenses | 3,333 | 3 | 297 | - | - | 300 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series D preferred dividends | 196 | - | 24 | - | - | 24 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series E preferred dividends | 625 | 1 | 62 | - | - | 63 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F preferred dividends | 445 | - | 54 | - | - | 54 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Series F-2 preferred dividends | 236 | - | 27 | - | - | 27 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | 1,117 | 1 | 125 | - | - | 126 | ||||||||||
| Settlement of previously accrued professional fees through common stock issuance | 400 | - | 57 | - | - | 57 | ||||||||||
| Issuance of warrants with debt | - | - | 27 | - | - | 27 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | 101 | - | - | 101 | ||||||||||
| Accrued preferred dividends | - | - | - | - | (126 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | - | - | (1,765 | ) | (1,765 | ) | ||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | 60,457 | $ | 3,446 | $ | 141,757 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | (153,009 | ) | $ | (4,918 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||
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| September 30, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,978 | ) | $ | (1,765 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||
| Bad debt expense | 3 | 1 | ||||
| Depreciation | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts | 189 | 72 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 352 | 133 | ||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability | (46 | ) | 8 | |||
| Amortization of lease right-of-use-asset | 72 | 64 | ||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 138 | - | ||||
| Gain from forgiveness of debt | (46 | ) | (49 | ) | ||
| Other non-cash expenses | 21 | 14 | ||||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | (7 | ) | 4 | |||
| Inventory | 50 | (4 | ) | |||
| Other current assets | 175 | 82 | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 531 | 389 | ||||
| Lease liabilities | (78 | ) | (67 | ) | ||
| Deferred revenue | (160 | ) | 324 | |||
| NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (777 | ) | (787 | ) | ||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (2 | ) | - | |||
| NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (2 | ) | - | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Proceeds from private placement offerings | 260 | 300 | ||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of notes payable | 463 | 312 | ||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of notes payable issued to related parties | 160 | 75 | ||||
| Payments made on notes payable | (312 | ) | (239 | ) | ||
| Payments made on notes payable issued to related parties | (31 | ) | (29 | ) | ||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (62 | ) | (29 | ) | ||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 478 | 390 | ||||
| NET CHANGE IN CASH | (301 | ) | (397 | ) | ||
| Cash at beginning of period | 388 | 591 | ||||
| CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 87 | $ | 194 | ||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 40 | $ | 25 | ||
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| Dividends on preferred stock | $ | 126 | $ | 126 | ||
| Common stock issued for payment of interest | $ | 187 | $ | 126 | ||
| Common stock issued for payment of accrued dividends | $ | 181 | $ | 168 | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C to common stock | $ | 105 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C1 to common stock | $ | 109 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series C2 to common stock | $ | 439 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series D to common stock | $ | 141 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series E to common stock | $ | 550 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock Series F-2 to common stock | $ | 37 | $ | - | ||
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest into common stock | $ | 89 | $ | - | ||
| Directors and Officers insurance obtained with financing | $ | 125 | $ | 130 | ||
| Warrants issued with debt | $ | 8 | $ | 27 | ||
| Inception of derivative liability | $ | 33 | $ | 12 | ||
| Settlement of previously accrued professional fees through common stock issuance | $ | - | $ | 57 | ||
| Accrued payroll liability exchanged for promissory note | $ | - | $ | 87 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION, BACKGROUND, AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Guided Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly SpectRx, Inc.), together with its wholly owned subsidiary, InterScan, Inc. (formerly Guided Therapeutics, Inc.), collectively referred to herein as the “Company”, is a medical technology company focused on developing innovative medical devices that have the potential to improve healthcare. The Company’s primary focus is the continued commercialization of its LuViva non-invasive cervical cancer detection device and extension of its cancer detection technology into other cancers, including esophageal. The Company’s technology, including products in research and development, primarily relates to biophotonics technology for the non-invasive detection of cancers.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The December 31, 2024 balances reported herein are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full year.
All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the Company as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and the consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 have been included.
The Company’s prospects must be considered in light of the substantial risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by entrants into the medical device industry. This industry is characterized by an increasing number of participants, intense competition and a high failure rate. The Company has experienced net losses since its inception and, as of September 30, 2025, it had an accumulated deficit of approximately $155.8 million. To date, the Company has engaged primarily in research and development efforts and the early stages of marketing its products. The Company may not be successful in growing sales for its products. Moreover, required regulatory clearances or approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, or at all. The Company’s products may not ever gain market acceptance and the Company may not ever generate significant revenues or achieve profitability. The development and commercialization of the Company’s products requires substantial development, regulatory, sales and marketing, manufacturing and other expenditures. The Company expects operating losses to continue for the foreseeable future as it continues to expend substantial resources to complete development of its products, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals, build its marketing, sales, manufacturing and finance capabilities, and conduct further research and development.
Going Concern
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared and presented on a basis assuming it will continue as a going concern. The factors below raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary from the outcome of this uncertainty.
At September 30, 2025, the Company had a negative working capital of approximately $5.7 million, accumulated deficit of $155.8 million, and incurred a net loss including preferred dividends of $2.1 million for the nine months then ended. Stockholders’ deficit totaled approximately $5.7 million at September 30, 2025, primarily due to recurring net losses from operations.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company received $0.3 million of proceeds from private placement offerings and $0.6 million of proceeds from issuances of notes payable. The Company will need to continue to raise capital in order to provide funding for its operations and to support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and China National Medical Products Administration (“NMPA”) approval process. If sufficient capital cannot be raised, the Company will continue its plans of curtailing operations by reducing discretionary spending and staffing levels and attempting to operate by only pursuing activities for which it has external financial support. However, there can be no assurance that such external financial support will be sufficient to maintain even limited operations or that the Company will be able to raise additional funds on acceptable terms, or at all. In such a case, the Company might be required to enter into unfavorable agreements or, if that is not possible, be unable to continue operations, and to the extent practicable, liquidate and/or file for bankruptcy protection.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant areas where estimates are used include the inventory valuation, valuation of share-based compensation and the valuation of the convertible note payable derivative liability. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to the Company’s financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standard Updates (“ASUs”) Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. This guidance will be effective for the annual periods beginning the year ended December 31, 2025. This ASU will result in the required additional disclosures being included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements once adopted.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU requires public business entities to disclose, for interim and annual reporting periods, additional information about certain income statement expense categories. All public business entities, including those with non-calendar year ends, are required to adopt the new disclosure requirements in their first annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of ASU 2025-01 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments (“ASU 2024-04”). ASU 2024-04 clarifies the accounting guidance for determining whether a settlement of a convertible debt instrument should be accounted for as an induced conversion or as a debt extinguishment. Specifically, the amendments require that an inducement offer include, at a minimum, the form and amount of consideration that would have been issuable under the original conversion privileges and provide additional guidance for instruments with cash conversion features and volume-weighted average price (VWAP) formulas. The amendments also clarify that the induced conversion guidance can apply to convertible debt instruments that are not currently convertible, provided they contain a substantive conversion feature at issuance and at the date of the inducement offer.
ASU 2024-04 is effective for all entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for entities that have adopted ASU 2020-06. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to settlements occurring after the effective date or retrospectively to the beginning of the earliest period presented, provided such settlements occurred after the adoption of ASU 2020-06.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2024-04 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, management has not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be a cash equivalent.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company maintains a cash balance in a financial institution that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain federal limitations. At times, the Company’s cash balance exceeds these federal limitations. The amount in excess of insured limitations was nil and $137,770 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Inventory Valuation
All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined substantially on a “first-in, first-out” basis. Selling, general, and administrative expenses are not inventoried, but are charged to expense when incurred. Inventories consisted of the following as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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| September 30, | December 31, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Raw materials | $ | 1,332 | $ | 1,362 | ||
| Work-in-progress | 54 | 46 | ||||
| Finished goods | 15 | 43 | ||||
| Inventory reserve | (818 | ) | (818 | ) | ||
| Total inventory | $ | 583 | $ | 633 |
The company periodically reviews the value of items in inventory and provides write-downs or write-offs of inventory based on its assessment of market conditions. Write-downs and write-offs are charged to cost of goods sold.
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Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three to seven years. Depreciation and amortization expense are included in general and administrative expense on the statements of operations. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Property and equipment consisted of the following as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Equipment | $ | 953 | $ | 951 | ||
| Software | 634 | 634 | ||||
| Furniture and fixtures | 17 | 17 | ||||
| Leasehold improvements | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Subtotal | 1,616 | 1,614 | ||||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (1,598 | ) | (1,591 | ) | ||
| Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net | $ | 18 | $ | 23 |
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was not material.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized over the term of the associated debt. Debt issuance costs are presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability consistent with the debt discount.
Patent Costs (Principally Legal Fees)
Costs incurred in filing, prosecuting, and maintaining patents are recurring, and expensed as incurred. Costs for maintaining patents are expensed as incurred as the Company has not yet received U.S. FDA approval and recovery of these costs is uncertain. Such costs were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.
Leases
A lease provides the lessee the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.
Where an operating lease contains extension options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, the extension period is included in the calculation of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
The discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease, or when that is not readily determinable, the Company utilizes its secured borrowing rate. Right-of-use assets include any lease payments required to be made prior to commencement and exclude lease incentives. Both right-of-use assets and lease liabilities exclude variable payments not based on an index or rate, which are treated as period costs. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. See Note 6 – “Commitments and Contingencies.”
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Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are summarized as follows:
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| September 30,<br><br>2025 | December 31,<br><br>2024 | |||
| Compensation | $ | 488 | $ | 424 |
| Professional fees | 45 | 81 | ||
| Interest | 209 | 243 | ||
| Vacation | 31 | 26 | ||
| Preferred dividends | 171 | 227 | ||
| Other accrued expenses | 8 | 10 | ||
| Total | $ | 952 | $ | 1,011 |
Revenue Recognition
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, establishes a single and comprehensive framework which sets out how much revenue is to be recognized, and when. The core principle is that a vendor should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the vendor expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue will now be recognized by a vendor when control over the goods or services is transferred to the customer. The application of the core principle in ASC 606 is carried out in five steps:
| · | Step 1 – Identify the contract with a customer: a contract is defined as an agreement (including oral and implied), between two or more parties, that creates enforceable rights and obligations and sets out the criteria for each of those rights and obligations. The contract needs to have commercial substance and it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration to which it will be entitled. |
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| · | Step 2 – Identify the performance obligations in the contract: a performance obligation in a contract is a promise (including implicit) to transfer a good or service to the customer. Each performance obligation should be capable of being distinct and is separately identifiable in the contract. |
| · | Step 3 – Determine the transaction price: transaction price is the amount of consideration that the entity can be entitled to, in exchange for transferring the promised goods and services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. |
| · | Step 4 – Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract: for a contract that has more than one performance obligation, the entity will allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation separately, in exchange for satisfying each performance obligation. The acceptable methods of allocating the transaction price include adjusted market assessment approach, expected cost plus a margin approach, and the residual approach in limited circumstances. Discounts given should be allocated proportionately to all performance obligations unless certain criteria are met and reallocation of changes in standalone selling prices after inception is not permitted. |
| · | Step 5 – Recognize revenue as and when the entity satisfies a performance obligation: the entity should recognize revenue at a point in time, except if it meets any of the three criteria, which will require recognition of revenue over time: the entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset controlled by the customer, the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of the entity’s performance as the entity performs, and the entity does not create an asset that has an alternative use to the entity and the entity has the right to be paid for performance to date. |
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The Company’s revenues do not require significant estimates or judgments and are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers, which occurs at a point in time, most frequently upon shipment of the product or receipt of the product, depending on shipment terms. Revenue is measured as the amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company does not offer returns, discounts, loyalty programs or other sales incentive programs that are material to revenue recognition. The Company is not party to contracts that include multiple performance obligations or material variable consideration.
Contract Balances
The Company defers payments received as revenue until earned based on the related contracts and applying ASC 606 as required. Deferred revenue totaled $689,318, $848,917, and $424,225 as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Trade receivables are recorded net of allowances for chargebacks, cash discounts for prompt payment and credit losses. The Company estimates an allowance for expected credit losses by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, the age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. The corresponding expense for the credit loss allowance is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. The credit loss allowance was immaterial as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Research and Development
Research and development expenses consist of expenditures for research conducted by the Company and payments made under contracts with consultants or other outside parties and costs associated with internal and contracted clinical trials. All research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is determined in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. The Company provides for income taxes based on enacted tax law and statutory tax rates at which items of income and expense are expected to be settled in our income tax return. Certain items of revenue and expense are reported for Federal income tax purposes in different periods than for financial reporting purposes, thereby resulting in deferred income taxes. Deferred taxes are also recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
The Company has filed its 2024 federal and state corporate tax returns. Although the Company has been experiencing recurring losses, it is obligated to file tax returns for compliance with IRS regulations and that of applicable state jurisdictions. At September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $62.8 million of net operating losses carryforward available, $2.9 million of which will expire on December 31, 2026. The remaining net operating loss will be eligible to be carried forward for tax purposes at federal and applicable states level. A full valuation allowance has been recorded related the deferred tax assets generated from the net operating losses.
The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions based on a benefit recognition model. Provided that the tax position is deemed more likely than not of being sustained, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50.0% likely of being ultimately realized upon settlement. The tax position is derecognized when it is no longer more likely than not of being sustained. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as interest expense and selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations.
Warrants
The Company has issued warrants, which allow the warrant holder to purchase one share of stock at a specified price for a specified period of time. The Company records equity instruments including warrants based on the fair value at the date of issue. The fair value of warrants classified as equity instruments at the date of issuance is estimated using the Black-Scholes or binomial option pricing models.
The Company evaluates all warrants to determine whether they should be classified as equity or liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40. Warrants that are not indexed to the Company's own stock or that require net cash settlement are classified as liabilities and remeasured at fair value each reporting period. As of the periods presented, the Company had no liability-classified warrants outstanding.
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Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based awards in accordance with ASC Subtopic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, which requires fair value measurement on the grant date and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors. The Company determines the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes model. The fair value of restricted stock awards is based upon the quoted market price of the shares of common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of stock-based awards is expensed over the requisite service periods of the awards. The Company accounts for forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires the input of certain assumptions that require the Company’s judgment, including the expected term and the expected stock price volatility of the underlying stock. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based compensation represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change resulting in the use of different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized $82,869 of expense for stock options and expense of $270,389 related to warrants pursuant to an agreement approved by the Board of Directors on June 3, 2025 (see Note 6, “Commitments and Contingencies”, for details). During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized $60,860 of expense for stock options and $41,242 of expense for warrants issued to a director. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company accrued $30,889 of expense for common stock owed to a director, pursuant to his consulting agreement.
Derivatives
The Company reviews the terms of convertible debt issued to determine whether there are embedded derivative instruments, including embedded conversion options, which are required to be bifurcated and accounted for separately as derivative financial instruments. In circumstances where the host instrument contains more than one embedded derivative instrument, including the conversion option, that is required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.
Bifurcated embedded derivatives are initially recorded at fair value and are then revalued at each reporting date with changes in the fair value reported as non-operating income or expense. When the equity or convertible debt instruments contain embedded derivative instruments that are to be bifurcated and accounted for as liabilities, the total proceeds received are first allocated to the fair value of all the bifurcated derivative instruments. The remaining proceeds, if any, are then allocated to the host instruments themselves, usually resulting in those instruments being recorded at a discount from their face value. The discount from the face value of the convertible debt, together with the stated interest on the instrument, is amortized over the life of the instrument through periodic charges to interest expense.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
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An asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques noted in ASC 820:
| · | Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. |
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| · | Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost). |
| · | Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount |
The Company believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, however the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
3. STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
August 2025 Private Placement Offering
On August 29, 2025, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “August Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors, including Dr. John Imhoff and Michael James, members of the Company’s board of directors, for the purpose of raising $55,000 in gross proceeds for the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the August Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell, in a private placement offering, an aggregate of 305,557 units, each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase up to 305,557 shares of common stock (the “August Warrants”). The purchase price per unit was $0.18. The August Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share.
In connection with the August Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Alan Grujic, a member of the Company’s board of directors, whereby Mr. Grujic agreed to exchange a $25,000 note payable and accrued interest of $2,379 for 152,108 units as described above. Additionally, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Dr. Mark Faupel, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, whereby Dr. Faupel agreed to exchange a $25,000 note payable for 138,889 units as described above. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $106,220 for the exchange agreements.
March 2025 Private Placement Offering
On March 18, 2025, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “March Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors, including Dr. Imhoff and Mr. James, for the purpose of raising $204,501 in gross proceeds for the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the March Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to sell, in a private placement offering, an aggregate of 2,045,009 units, each unit consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase up to 2,045,009 shares of common stock (the “March Warrants”). The purchase price per unit was $0.10. The March Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.13 per share.
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In connection with the March Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Dr. Imhoff, whereby Dr. Imhoff agreed to exchange a $25,000 note payable and accrued interest of $1,307 for 263,069 units as described above. Additionally, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Mr. James, whereby Mr. James agreed to exchange a $25,000 note payable and accrued interest of $1,295 for 262,945 units as described above. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $31,928 for the exchange agreements. ****
C-1 and C-2 Preferred Stock Exchanges
On March 3, 2025, the Company entered into exchange agreements with certain accredited investors, including Mark Faupel and John Imhoff, members of the Company’s board of directors, to exchange 675 shares of Series C-1 Preferred Stock and 2,700 shares of Series C-2 Preferred stock into 6,750,000 shares of common stock.
Common Stock
The Company has authorized 500,000,000 shares of common stock with $0.001 par value. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 83,599,156 and 65,130,623 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 18,468,533 shares of common stock, as summarized below:
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| Issuance of common stock in private placement offering | 2,350,566 | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Preferred Series D dividends | 51,555 | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Preferred Series E dividends | 321,279 | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Preferred Series F dividends | 624,373 | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of Preferred Series F-2 dividends | 326,391 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series C stock to common stock | 2,258,690 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series C-1 stock to common stock | 1,350,000 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series C-2 stock to common stock | 5,400,000 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series D stock to common stock | 1,164,000 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series E stock to common stock | 2,332,000 | |
| Conversion of Preferred Series F-2 stock to common stock | 160,000 | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of interest | 813,916 | |
| Conversion of debt and accrued interest to common stock | 1,315,763 | |
| Total shares of common stock issued during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 | 18,468,533 |
Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a $0.001 par value. The board of directors has the authority to issue these shares and to set dividends, voting and conversion rights, redemption provisions, liquidation preferences, and other rights and restrictions.
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
The board designated 9,000 shares of preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). Pursuant to the Series C certificate of designations, shares of Series C Preferred Stock are convertible into common stock by their holder at any time and may be mandatorily convertible upon the achievement of specified average trading prices for the Company’s common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 2,258,690 common shares to Dr. John Imhoff for the conversion of his 286 Series C Convertible Preferred shares. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were nil and 286 shares outstanding, respectively.
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Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock were entitled to quarterly cumulative dividends at an annual rate of 12.0% until 42 months after the original issuance date (the “Dividend End Date”), payable in cash or, subject to certain conditions, the Company’s common stock. Unpaid accrued dividends were $120,120 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Series C1 Convertible Preferred Stock
The board designated 20,250 shares of preferred stock as Series C1 Preferred Stock, of which 374.25 and 1,049.25 shares were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The C1 Convertible Preferred Stock has a conversion price of $0.50 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 1,350,000 common shares for the conversion of 675 Series C1 Convertible Preferred shares.
The Series C1 Preferred Stock has terms that are substantially the same as the Series C Preferred Stock, except that the Series C1 Preferred Stock does not pay dividends (unless and to the extent declared on the common stock) or at-the-market “make-whole payments” and, while it has the same anti-dilution protections afforded the Series C Preferred Stock, it does not automatically reset in connection with a reverse stock split or conversion of our outstanding convertible debt.
Series C2 Convertible Preferred Stock
On August 31, 2018, the Company entered into agreements with certain holders of the Company’s Series C1 Convertible Preferred Stock, including the chairman of the Company’s board of directors, the former Chief Operating Officer (now the Chief Executive Officer) and a director of the Company pursuant to which those holders separately agreed to exchange each share of the Series C1 Preferred Stock held for one (1) share of the Company’s newly created Series C2 Convertible Preferred Stock. In total, for 3,262.25 shares of Series C1 Convertible Preferred Stock to be surrendered, the Company issued 3,262.25 shares of Series C2 Convertible Preferred Stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 5,400,000 common shares for the conversion of 2,700 Series C2 Convertible Preferred shares. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were nil and 2,700 shares outstanding.
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
The board designated 6,000 shares of preferred stock as Series D Preferred Stock, 50 and 438 of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. On January 8, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors (“the Series D Investors”) pursuant to all obligations under the Series D Certificate of Designation. The Series D Investors included the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer (now the Chief Executive Officer) and a director of the Company. In total, for $763,000 the Company issued 763 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, 1,526,000 shares of common stock, 1,526,000 common stock warrants exercisable at $0.25, and 1,526,000 common stock warrants, exercisable at $0.75. Each Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into 3,000 shares of common stock. The Series D Preferred Stock have cumulative dividends at the rate per share of 10% per annum. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock has a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value equal to $750.
Initially, each share of Series D Preferred Stock was convertible, at the option of the holder, at any time during the five-year period following issuance, into that number of shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value by $0.25, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Series D Certificate of Designation (the “Series D Conversion Price”). The conversion was subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which could be increased to 9.99% at the holder’s election. If the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Series D Certificate of Designation) for any consecutive 5 trading day period (“Measurement Period”) exceeds 200% of the then Series D Conversion Price and the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the primary trading market exceeds 1,000 shares per trading day during the Measurement Period (subject to adjustments), the Company may redeem the then outstanding Series D Preferred, for cash in an amount equal to aggregate Stated Value then outstanding plus accrued but unpaid dividends.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 900,000 common shares to Dr. Imhoff for the conversion of his 300 Series D Convertible Preferred shares and 114,000 common shares to Dr. Faupel for the conversion of his 38 Series D Convertible Preferred shares, each of whom are related parties. In addition, the Company issued 150,000 common shares to an investor for the conversion of 50 Series D Convertible Preferred shares. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 51,555 shares of common stock for payment of accrued Series D Preferred Stock dividends. As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, the Company had accrued dividends for the Series D Preferred Stock of $148 and $8,360, respectively.
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Series E Convertible Preferred Stock
The Board designated 6,000 shares of preferred stock as Series E Preferred Stock, 300 and 883 of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. During year ended December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Security Agreement with the Series E Investors (the “Series E Security Agreement”) pursuant to which all obligations under the Series E Certificate of Designation are secured by all of the Company’s assets and personal properties, with certain accredited investors. In total, for $1,736,000 the Company issued 1,736 shares of Series E Preferred Stock. Each Series E Preferred Stock is convertible into 4,000 common stock shares. The stated value on the Series E Preferred Stock is $1,000.
Each share of Series E Preferred was convertible, at any time for a period of 5 years after issuance, into that number of shares of Common Stock, determined by dividing the Stated Value by $0.25, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Series E Certificate of Designation (the “Series E Conversion Price”). The conversion of Series E Preferred is subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which may be increased to 9.99% at the election of the holder of the Series E Preferred. If the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Series E Certificate of Designation) for any consecutive 5 trading day period (“Measurement Period”) exceeds 200% of the then Series E Conversion Price and the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the primary trading market exceeds 20,000 shares per trading day during the Measurement Period (subject to adjustments), the Company may redeem the then outstanding Series E Preferred, for cash in an amount equal to aggregate Stated Value then outstanding plus accrued but unpaid dividends. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock has a par value of $0.001 per share and a stated value equal to $1,000, subject to the increase set forth in its Certificate of Designation.
Each holder of Series E Preferred Stock is entitled to receive cumulative dividends of 8% per annum, payable annually in cash or, at the option of the Company, shares of common stock.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 1,200,000, 932,000, and 200,000 shares of common stock to Dr. Imhoff, Mr. Richard Blumberg (a member of our board of directors), and Mr. Grujic, respectively, upon the conversion of 583 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock in accordance with the applicable certificate of designation. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 321,279 shares of common stock for payment of accrued Series E Preferred Stock dividends. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had accrued dividends of $6,000 and $30,272 for the Series E Preferred Stock, respectively.
Series F Convertible Preferred Stock
The Board designated 1,500 shares of preferred stock as Series F Preferred Stock, 981 of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. During 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors (“the Series F Investors”). In total, for $1,436,000 the Company issued 1,436 shares of Series F Preferred Stock, 981 which were issued and outstanding as of both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Each Series F Preferred Stock is convertible into 4,000 shares of common stock. The Series F Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends at the rate per share of 6% per annum. The stated value on the Series F Preferred Stock is $1,000.
Each share of Series F Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time for a period of 5 years after issuance, into that number of shares of Common Stock, determined by dividing the Stated Value by $0.25, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Series F Certificate of Designation (the “Series F Conversion Price”). The conversion of Series F Preferred Stock is subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which may be increased to 9.99% at the election of the holder. If the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Series F Certificate of Designation) for any consecutive 5 trading day period (“Measurement Period”) exceeds 200% of the then Series F Conversion Price and the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the primary trading market exceeds 20,000 shares per trading day during the Measurement Period (subject to adjustments), the Company may redeem the then outstanding Series F Preferred, for cash in an amount equal to aggregate stated value then outstanding plus accrued but unpaid dividends.
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 624,373 shares of common stock for payment of accrued Series F Preferred Stock dividends. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had accrued dividends for Series F preferred shares of $30,084 and $44,799, respectively.
Series F-2 Convertible Preferred Stock
The Company was oversubscribed for its Series F Preferred Stock, resulting in the requirement to file an additional Certificate of Designation for Series F-2 Preferred Stock with substantially the same terms as the Series F Preferred Stock. The Board designated 3,500 shares of preferred stock as Series F-2 Preferred Stock, 480 and 520 of which were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. During 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with certain accredited investors. In total, for $678,000 the Company issued 678 shares of Series F-2 Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company exchanged outstanding debt of $2,559,000 for 2,559 shares of Series F-2 Preferred Stock. The Series F-2 Preferred Stock will have cumulative dividends at the rate per share of 6% per annum. The stated value on the Series F-2 Preferred Stock is $1,000.
Each share of Series F-2 Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time for a period of 5 years after issuance, into that number of shares of Common Stock, determined by dividing the Stated Value by $0.25, subject to certain adjustments set forth in the Series F-2 Certificate of Designation (the “Series F-2 Conversion Price”). The conversion of Series F-2 Preferred is subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, which may be increased to 9.99% at the election of the holder. If the average of the VWAPs (as defined in the Series F-2 Certificate of Designation) for any consecutive 5 trading day period (“Measurement Period”) exceeds 200% of the then Series F-2 Conversion Price and the average daily trading volume of the Common Stock on the primary trading market exceeds 20,000 shares per trading day during the Measurement Period (subject to adjustments), the Company may redeem the then outstanding Series F-2 Preferred Stock, for cash in an amount equal to aggregate Stated Value then outstanding plus accrued but unpaid dividends.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 160,000 common shares for the conversion of 40 Series F-2 Convertible Preferred shares. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 326,391 shares of common stock for the payment of annual Series F-2 Preferred Stock dividends. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had accrued dividends for Series F-2 preferred shares of $14,604 and $23,518, respectively.
Series G Convertible Preferred Stock
During January 2021, the board designated 1,000 shares of preferred stock as Series G Convertible Preferred Stock, none of which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024. The Series G Convertible Preferred Stock had a mandatory redemption feature and was fully redeemed prior to January 1, 2022.
Warrants
The following table summarizes transactions involving the Company’s outstanding warrants to purchase common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
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| Outstanding, December 31, 2024 | 37,174,468 | $ | 0.42 | ||
| Warrants issued | 3,252,577 | 0.15 | |||
| Outstanding, September 30, 2025 | 40,427,045 | $ | 0.40 | ||
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| Outstanding, December 31, 2023 | 28,584,580 | $ | 0.50 | ||
| Warrants issued | 5,368,335 | 0.19 | |||
| Warrants expired | (1,561,500 | ) | 0.44 | ||
| Outstanding, September 30, 2024 | 32,391,415 | $ | 0.46 | ||
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Warrants Issued in 2025
Private Placement Offerings
On August 29, 2025, the Company issued 596,554 warrants to purchase up to 596,554 shares of common stock in connection with the August Purchase Agreement and related exchange agreements, 318,775 of which were issued to members of our board of directors. Management estimated the fair value of the warrants utilizing the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 190.4 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.6 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
The offering proceeds were allocated between common stock and the warrants based on their relative fair values. The estimated fair value of warrants issued in connection with the exchange agreements was included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of debt.
On March 18, 2025, the Company issued 2,571,023 warrants in connection with the March Purchase Agreement and related exchange agreements, 1,676,014 of which were issued to our board members. Management estimated the fair value of the warrants utilizing the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 191.6 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.0 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
The offering proceeds were allocated between common stock and the warrants based on their relative fair values. The estimated fair value of warrants issued in connection with the exchange agreements was included in the calculation of the loss on extinguishment of debt.
Warrants Issued with Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 85,000 warrants in conjunction with the issuances of $85,000 of notes payable to unaffiliated third parties. See Note 7, *“Notes Payable”*for additional details. Management estimated the fair value of the warrants issued utilizing the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 3.0 | |
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| Volatility | 203.3 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.0 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
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Warrants Issued in 2024
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 1,800,000 warrants to Richard Blumberg, a related party, pursuant to a consulting agreement. See Note 6, “Commitments and Contingencies” for additional information.
Warrants Issued with Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued 160,000 warrants in conjunction with the issuance of $150,000 in notes payable to unaffiliated third parties and 75,000 warrants in conjunction with issuances of $75,000 of notes payable to board members. See Note 7, “Notes Payable” and Note 9, “Related Party Debt” for additional details on the warrants issued with debt that remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024.
On June 28, 2024, the Company issued 100,000 warrants in connection with a $100,000 promissory note that was subsequently repaid. The warrants remain outstanding with an exercise price of $0.25 and an expiration date of July 1, 2028.
Management estimated the fair value of the warrants issued with debt utilizing the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 391.9 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.2 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
Private Placement Offerings
On September 23, 2024, the Company issued 3,333,335 warrants in connection with a private placement offering, 1,666,677 of which were issued to one of our board members, a related party. Management estimated the fair value of the warrants utilizing the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model with the following assumptions before allocating the total proceeds from the offering to the common stock and warrants issued:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 397.3 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.5 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
4. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company’s Stock Plan (the “Plan”) allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, and stock purchase rights. The exercise price of options was determined by the Company’s board of directors, but incentive stock options were granted at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of the grant date. Options historically granted have generally become exercisable over four years and expire ten years from the date of grant. The aggregate number of common shares that may be issued or reserved pursuant to stock option or other awards under the plan may not exceed 2,500,000 common shares. As of September 30, 2025, 1,050,000 of the outstanding stock options were granted outside of the Plan and the shares available for issuance under the Plan were 723,000.
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The following tables summarize the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:
| Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value of In-the-Money Options<br><br>(in thousands) | |||||
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| Options outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | 2,883,636 | $ | 0.35 | 6.3 years | $ | 16 | ||
| Options granted | 625,000 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
| Options forfeited | (24,205 | ) | $ | 0.21 | ||||
| Options expired | (657,431 | ) | 0.45 | |||||
| Options outstanding as of September 30, 2025 | 2,827,000 | $ | 0.28 | 7.3 years | $ | 126 | ||
| Options exercisable as of September 30, 2025 | 2,077,455 | $ | 0.33 | 6.6 years | $ | 53 | ||
| Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life | Aggregate Intrinsic Value of In-the-Money Options<br><br>(in thousands) | |||||
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| Options outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 2,338,636 | $ | 0.41 | 6.5 years | $ | - | ||
| Options granted | 545,000 | $ | 0.12 | |||||
| Options outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | 2,883,636 | $ | 0.35 | 6.6 years | $ | 30 | ||
| Options exercisable as of September 30, 2024 | 2,172,614 | $ | 0.41 | 5.7 years | $ | 7 |
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the Company’s closing stock price as of September 30, 2025 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options. As of September 30, 2025, there was $107,730 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense. Such costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.0 years. The weighted-average fair value of awards granted was $0.14 and $0.12 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards on a straight-line basis over the applicable service period of the award. The service period is generally the vesting period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized expense for stock options of $82,869 and $60,860, respectively.
5. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS
From time to time, the Company may be involved in various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the dispositions of these matters, individually or in aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition. However, depending on the amount and timing of such disposition, an unfavorable resolution of some or all of these matters could materially affect the future results of operations or cash flows in a particular year.
As of September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, there was no accrual recorded for any potential losses related to pending litigation.
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6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Leases
Our corporate offices, which also comprise our administrative, research and development, marketing and production facilities, are located on a 12,835 square foot leased property. The lease for our corporate offices, which will terminate on May 31, 2026, includes a renewal option that allows the Company to extend the term for an additional five years through May 31, 2031; however, at the time of lease commencement, the renewal option was not reasonably certain to be exercised and, therefore, is not included in the measurement of the lease liability or right‑of‑use asset. Total operating lease cost recognized for this lease was $82,053 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The table below presents total operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| (in thousands) | ||||
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| September 30, | December 31 | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 69 | $ | 141 |
| Operating lease liabilities | $ | 76 | $ | 155 |
The table below presents the maturities of operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2025:
| (in thousands) | |||
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| Operating | |||
| Lease Payments | |||
| 2025 (remaining) | 30 | ||
| 2026 | 50 | ||
| Total future lease payments | 80 | ||
| Less: discount | (4 | ) | |
| Total lease liabilities | $ | 76 |
The table below presents the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate used in the calculation of operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024
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| September 30,<br><br>2025 | December 31,<br><br>2024 | |||||
| Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 0.7 | 1.4 | ||||
| Weighted average discount rate | 11.4 | % | 11.4 | % |
Related Party Contracts
Executive Compensation Agreement
On June 3, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors approved a revised compensation agreement for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Dr. Mark Faupel. As of September 30, 2025, Dr. Faupel is entitled to:
| 1. | Warrants to purchase an additional 4,000,000 shares of common stock, exercisable upon specific regulatory approvals: |
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| · | 2,500,000 warrants upon receipt of an Approvable Letter from the U.S. FDA for the LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan; |
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| · | 1,500,000 warrants upon receipt of an Approvable Letter or equivalent approval from the Chinese National Medical Products Administration for the LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan. |
| · | These warrants have an exercise price of $0.40 per share, include a cashless exercise option, and will expire five years from becoming exercisable, with a maximum term of ten years from issuance. As of September 30, 2025, the Company has concluded it is not probable that the performance conditions related to the above warrants will be achieved, and as a result no compensation expense related to the warrants has been recorded. |
| 2. | An additional warrant to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock, exercisable upon filing data from the U.S. pivotal trial with the FDA, with an exercise price of $0.25 per share, including a cashless exercise option, expiring five years from issuance. As of September 30, 2025, the Company has concluded it is probable that the performance condition related to the above warrants will be achieved, and as a result recognized compensation expense of $270,389 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. |
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Additionally, deferred salary of $373,783 accrued as of May 23, 2025, will continue accruing interest at an annual rate of 6%, and Mr. Faupel’s annual compensation was increased to $240,000 effective June 1, 2025. Up to $100,000 of this salary may be deferred at Mr. Faupel's discretion, accruing interest at 6%. As of December 31, 2025, all accrued and future deferred compensation amounts will be convertible at Mr. Faupel’s option into common shares at a conversion price of $0.25 per share. All amounts owed to Mr. Faupel will be due within ten business days if his position as CEO is terminated by the Board.
Related Party Debt
See Note 9, “Related Party Debt” for details regarding debt issued to related parties.
License Agreement with Shenghuo Medical, LLC
On June 5, 2016, the Company entered into a license agreement with Shenghuo Medical, LLC pursuant to which the Company granted Shenghuo an exclusive license to manufacture, sell and distribute LuViva in Taiwan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Under the terms of the license agreement, once Shenghuo was capable of manufacturing LuViva in accordance with ISO 13485 for medical devices, Shenghuo would pay the Company a royalty equal to $2.00 or 20% of the distributor price (subject to a discount under certain circumstances), whichever is higher, per disposable distributed within Shenghuo’s exclusive territories. Pursuant to the license agreement, Shenghuo had the option to have a designee appointed to the Company’s board of directors (current director Richard Blumberg is the designee).
Royalty Agreement
On September 6, 2016, the Company entered into a royalty agreement with one of its directors, Dr. John Imhoff, and another stockholder, Dolores Maloof, pursuant to which the Company sold to them a royalty of future sales of single-use cervical guides for LuViva. Under the terms of the royalty agreement, and for consideration of $50,000, the Company will pay them an aggregate perpetual royalty initially equal to $0.10, and from and after October 2, 2016, equal to $0.20, for each cervical guide that the Company sells (or that is sold by a third party pursuant to a licensing arrangement with the Company).
Director Consulting Agreement
On March 10, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Richard Blumberg. As a result of the consulting agreement Mr. Blumberg provided a non-refundable payment of $350,000 to the Company in exchange for the following: (1) 3,600,000 3-year warrants with exercise prices ranging from $0.30 - $0.60, and (2) 1,600,000 common stock shares. On September 30, 2021, the Company and Mr. Blumberg entered into an amended agreement, pursuant to which issuance of the warrants and common shares became predicated on Mr. Blumberg’s assistance in helping the Company obtaining financing or a series of financings resulting in minimum receipts of at least $1.0 million. Upon receipt of the funds, the Company agreed to issue the common shares and warrants owed to Mr. Blumberg in four equal tranches, to be issued every six months, beginning six months after the financing transaction. On November 11, 2022, the Company and Mr. Blumberg entered into an amended agreement, upon which the exercise prices of the warrants were changed to $0.30. The Company estimated the fair value of the modified warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:
| Volatility | 108.7 | % |
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| Risk-free interest rate | 4.3 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company issued nil and 1,800,000 warrants to Mr. Blumberg pursuant to the agreement. Total unrecognized expense for the warrants was nil as of September 30, 2025.
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On August 24, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement with Ironstone Capital Corp. and Alan Grujic (the “Advisory Group”) whereby the Advisory Group agreed to perform marketing and investor relations services over a term of twelve months, commencing on the closing of a financing of at least $2.5 million. In consideration for these services, the Company issued 800,000 warrants (“first tranche of warrants”) with an exercise price of $0.50 to Mr. Grujic, which were due within 10 business days of closing the financing transaction (the “Transaction”) that took place in September 2022. In the event the Company’s 20 trading day variable weighted average price (“VWAP”) would have exceeded $1.00 within one year of the closing of the financing, the Company would have issued 600,000 warrants (“second tranche of warrants”) with an exercise price of $0.75 to Mr. Grujic. In the event the Company’s 20 trading day VWAP would have exceeded $1.50 within two years of the closing of the financing, the Company would have issued an additional 600,000 warrants (“third tranche of warrants”) to Mr. Grujic. As of September 30, 2025, the deadlines to achieve the respective stock prices have passed and the second and third tranches of warrants will therefore not be issued.
The agreement also provided for monthly payments of $2,000 for 12 months following the Transaction, later amended to extend the term through September 2024. On November 1, 2024, the Company entered into a new consulting agreement with Ironstone, providing for monthly payments of $2,500 over a six-month term, which was subsequently extended through January 31, 2026.
The Company estimated the fair value of the first tranche warrants issued in September 2022 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 2.0 | |
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| Volatility | 173.0 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.4 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
Expense related to the first tranche of warrants was recognized in prior years. Unrecognized expense related to the first tranche warrants was nil as of September 30, 2025.
The Company estimated the fair value of the second tranche warrants using the Binomial Lattice model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 1.0 | |
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| Volatility | 144.4 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.6 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
Expense related to the second tranche of warrants was recognized in prior years. Unrecognized expense related to the first tranche warrants was nil as of September 30, 2025.
The Company estimated the fair value of the third tranche warrants using the Binomial Lattice model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 2.0 | |
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| Volatility | 172.1 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.6 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
The Company recognized nil expense for the third tranche of warrants during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company recognized $10,311 and $41,242 of expense for the third tranche of warrants during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Unrecognized expense for the third tranche of warrants was nil as of September 30, 2025.
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Other Commitments
On July 24, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Shandong Yaohua Medical Instrument Corporation (“SMI”) under which SMI received exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute the Company’s LuViva® device and related disposables in China and certain other jurisdictions, subject to SMI achieving defined commercialization and regulatory milestones. In connection with the agreement, the Company received $885,144 and issued 12,147 shares of common stock to SMI.
The parties subsequently amended the agreement multiple times to extend deadlines for SMI to obtain NMPA approval and to establish manufacturing capabilities in China. Under an amendment executed on February 17, 2024, SMI agreed to make payments totaling $531,100 and to purchase additional devices and components during 2024; a $330,000 partial payment was received in March 2024. On March 27, 2024, the parties entered into a Standstill Agreement that deferred enforcement related to the payment shortfall in exchange for SMI agreeing to additional non-refundable payments and committing to make payments totaling approximately $4.0 million during 2024. On April 26, 2024, the Standstill Agreement was extended through July 30, 2024, contingent upon SMI making additional payments and revising purchase commitments.
On October 21, 2024, the parties entered into a new agreement that superseded the prior agreements (other than certain existing purchase orders). The new agreement provided for the purchase of device instrumentation packages and RFID chips and required SMI to submit the LuViva device for NMPA approval. SMI submitted the NMPA application on October 16, 2024. The agreement also required SMI to meet defined sales and manufacturing milestones to retain exclusive rights.
On May 8, 2025, the Company and SMI executed an extension under which exclusivity would continue if SMI or its affiliates made required payments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, SMI made a required $130,000 payment, and the Company recognized $183,525 of previously deferred revenue in “Other income” in connection with reimbursement of prior-period costs.
As of September 30, 2025, SMI did not achieve required commercialization milestones or obtain NMPA approval within the agreed timeframe and did not cure such breaches. Accordingly, SMI no longer retains rights to manufacture, market, or distribute LuViva. SMI has entered discussions with third parties to transition commercialization efforts in China. One such entity, Hangzhou Dongye Medical Technology Company, Ltd. (“HDMT”), entered into a contract to purchase 35 LuViva devices for $700,000. As of September 30, 2025, the Company received $100,000 under the HDMT contract and delivered three devices.
Contingencies
The conflict in Ukraine, which has already affected global financial markets, continues to create uncertainty that could impact the Company’s operating business. Although approval to market and sell the Company’s products in Russia was granted on August 11, 2025, ongoing geopolitical tensions could still disrupt supply chains, distribution activities, or future regulatory interactions within the region. The ultimate impact of the conflict remains highly uncertain, and the Company cannot provide assurance that it will not have a material adverse effect on its operations, financial condition, or future regulatory matters.
Tariffs imposed and/or publicly contemplated by the U.S. government in 2025, particularly those affecting imports from China, create significant uncertainty with respect to future tax and trade regulations and the potential competitive effects of such actions. Although the countries in which our products are manufactured or imported may from time to time impose additional quotas, duties, tariffs, or other restrictions, or adversely modify existing ones, we have established an auxiliary manufacturing site in Hungary. This strategic initiative helps mitigate our exposure to currently imposed tariffs, particularly those targeting Chinese imports, and limits the overall impact on our operations. Nevertheless, it remains unclear what the U.S. administration or foreign governments specifically will or will not do with respect to tariffs, tax policies, or other international trade agreements, regulations, and policies. A trade war, other governmental actions related to tariffs or international trade agreements, or changes in U.S. or foreign social, political, regulatory and economic conditions—especially as they relate to manufacturing and investment—could still materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.
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7. NOTES PAYABLE
Short-term Promissory Notes
On July 23, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note totaling $50,000 to an unaffiliated third party. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the outstanding principal balance on the note was nil and $10,000, respectively. The promissory note accrued total interest of $5,000 and matured on February 1, 2025. Monthly payments of $10,000 were due on the note, beginning September 1, 2024 until January 1, 2025, while the interest payment was due on February 1, 2025. The holder of the promissory note also received 60,000 common stock purchase warrants, which have an exercise price of $0.25 and will expire on August 1, 2028. The warrants, which had an estimated fair value of $6,329, were recorded as a discount on the note payable. The Company estimated the fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 397.3 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
On July 4, 2024, the Company entered into a premium finance agreement to finance its insurance policies totaling $129,556. Monthly payments of $12,025 are due on the note, including interest incurred at a rate of 8.8%. The note, which matured on May 4, 2025, had an outstanding balance of nil and $59,255 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
On July 4, 2025, the Company entered into a premium finance agreement to finance its insurance policies totaling $125,273. Monthly payments of $11,733 are due on the note, including interest incurred at a rate of 8.8%. The note, which matures on May 4, 2026, had an outstanding balance of $91,509 and nil as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Long-term Promissory Notes
On April 15, 2024, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with a former employee, whereby the former employee agreed to exchange outstanding amounts due to him for deferred compensation in the amount of $81,768 for an $87,162 promissory note dated April 15, 2024. Beginning on May 5, 2024, monthly payments of $2,000 are due on the note until its maturity date. The promissory note, which accrues interest at a rate of 6.0% per annum, matures on May 5, 2028. The total balance of the promissory note was $53,162 as of September 30, 2025, of which $24,000 is included in “Short-term notes payable” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and $29,162 is included in “Long-term notes payable.” The total principal balance of the promissory note was $71,162 as of December 31, 2024, of which $24,000 is included in “Short-term notes payable” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and $47,162 is included in “Long-term notes payable.” Total accrued interest on the promissory note was $6,267 and $3,424 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
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The following tables summarize notes payable (in thousands):
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| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Short-term promissory notes | $ | - | $ | 10 | ||
| Deferred compensation note | 53 | 71 | ||||
| Insurance policy financing | 92 | 59 | ||||
| Debt discount | - | (1 | ) | |||
| Total | 145 | 139 | ||||
| Less: Current portion of notes payable | (116 | ) | (92 | ) | ||
| Total long-term notes payable | $ | 29 | $ | 47 |
Future debt obligations at September 30, 2025 for notes payable are as follows:
| Year | Amount (thousands) | |
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| 2025 (remaining) | 40 | |
| 2026 | 82 | |
| 2027 | 23 | |
| Total | $ | 145 |
8. CONVERTIBLE DEBT
10% Senior Unsecured Convertible Debenture
On May 17, 2021, the Company issued 10% Senior Unsecured convertible debentures to investors, which matured on May 17, 2024 (the “Maturity Date”). The Company subscribed $1,130,000 of the $1,000 convertible debentures. The terms of the debentures are as follows: 1) the principal amount of some or all of the convertible debentures and accrued interest are convertible into shares of common stock at the holder’s option, at a price of $0.50 per common stock share (the “conversion price”), subject to adjustment in certain events, at any time prior to maturity date; 2) upon successful uplist to a U.S. National Exchange, the note will automatically convert into the uplisting financing; 3) each debenture unit included 1,000 common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.80 and an expiration date of May 17, 2023; 4) if a Change of Control (as defined in the Convertible Debenture Certificate) occurs prior to the Maturity Date, unless the holder elects in writing to convert the Convertible Debentures into shares of common stock, the Company will repay in cash upon the closing of such Change of Control all outstanding principal and accrued interest under each Convertible Debenture plus a Change of Control premium equal to an additional 3% of the outstanding principal sum under such Convertible Debenture. Prior to the closing of an Change of Control, in lieu of repayment as set forth in the preceding sentence, the holder has the right to elect in writing to convert, effective immediately prior to the effective date of such Change of Control, all outstanding principal and accrued Interest under the Convertible Debentures into shares of common stock at the Conversion Price; 5) Subject to a holder’s option of electing conversion prior to the Redemption Date (as such term is defined below), on or after the date that is 24 months from the Closing Date if the daily volume weighted average trading price of the shares of common stock is $1.50 per share of common stock or more for each trading day over a 30 consecutive trading day period, the Company may, at any time (the “Redemption Date”), at its option, redeem all, or any portion of the Convertible Debentures for either: (i) a cash payment (in the form of a certified cheque or bank draft) that is equal to all outstanding principal and accrued interest under each Convertible Debenture up to the Redemption Date; or (ii) by issuing and delivering shares of common stock to the holders of Convertible Debentures at a deemed price of $0.50 per share of common stock that is equal to all outstanding principal and accrued interest under each Convertible Debenture up to the Redemption Date, or any combination of (i) or (ii), upon not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days prior written notice in the manner provided in the Debenture Certificate, to the holder of Convertible Debentures.
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At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance due on the 10% Senior Secured Convertible Debenture was $1,130,000 and total accrued interest was $51,980 and $103,960 respectively. After the May 17, 2024 maturity date, the interest rate increased to the default rate of 18.0%. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the balance of the Senior Unsecured Convertible Debenture is included in “Short-term convertible notes payable in default” within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Convertible Promissory Notes
The following table summarizes convertible promissory notes outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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| Convertible promissory notes | $ | 531 | $ | 330 | ||
| Unamortized debt issuance costs | (11 | ) | (3 | ) | ||
| Debt discount | (109 | ) | (196 | ) | ||
| Convertible promissory notes | $ | 411 | $ | 131 |
1800 Diagonal Lending LLC Notes
On June 11, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and contingently convertible note with Diagonal Lending LLC (“Diagonal Lending”). The convertible note issued to Diagonal Lending had a total principal balance of $100,050 and an original issue discount of $13,050. The note, which accrued total interest of $14,007, matured on April 15, 2025. A payment of $57,029 was due on the note on December 15, 2024. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, was paid in monthly payments of $14,257 from January 15, 2025 through April 15, 2025.
On July 22, 2024, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and contingently convertible note with Diagonal Lending. The convertible note had a total principal balance of $62,100 and an original issue discount of $8,100. The note, which accrued total interest of $8,694, matured on May 30, 2025. A payment of $35,397 was due on the note on January 30, 2025. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, was paid in monthly payments of $8,849 from February 28, 2025 through May 30, 2025.
On April 1, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and contingently convertible note with Diagonal Lending. The convertible note issued to Diagonal Lending had a total principal balance of $149,500 and an original issue discount of $19,500. The note, which will accrue total interest of $16,445, will mature on January 30, 2026. A payment of $82,973 was due and paid on the note on September 30, 2025. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, will be paid in monthly payments of $20,743 from October 30, 2025 through January 30, 2026. The note may be prepaid at any time without penalty. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which is not paid when due will bear interest at the rate of the lessor of 22% or the maximum permitted by law. The Company may not sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside of the ordinary course of business without the express permission of Diagonal Lending. In the event of default, the note will become immediately due and payable in an amount equal to 150.0% times the sum of the then outstanding principal, accrued interest and default interest.
On May 1, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and contingently convertible note with Diagonal Lending (together with the previously issued notes, the “Notes”). The convertible note issued to Diagonal Lending had a total principal balance of $120,750 and an original issue discount of $15,750. The note, which will accrue total interest of $13,282, will mature on February 28, 2026. A payment of $67,016 is due on the note on October 30, 2025. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, will be paid in monthly payments of $16,754 from November 30, 2025, through February 28, 2026. The note may be prepaid at any time without penalty. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which is not paid when due will bear interest at the rate of the lessor of 22% or the maximum permitted by law. The Company may not sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside of the ordinary course of business without the express permission of Diagonal Lending. In the event of default, the note will become immediately due and payable in an amount equal to 150.0% times the sum of the then outstanding principal, accrued interest and default interest.
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In the event of default, the unpaid portion of the Notes and accrued interest is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion rate equal to the variable conversion price. The variable conversion price is equal to the lowest closing price of our common stock during the ten days prior to the conversion date multiplied by 65.0%. The Company assessed the embedded conversion features and determined that they are not considered clearly and closely related to the host notes and therefore meet the definition of derivatives. Therefore, these embedded conversion features are required to be bifurcated from the note and accounted for separately as a derivative liability. The Company estimated the fair value of the derivative liabilities on the issuance dates of the Notes and recorded them as discounts that net against the convertible notes. The Company is required to remeasure the derivative liabilities to their then fair values at each subsequent balance sheet date, through an adjustment to current earnings (see Note 11 for further details on the Company’s fair value measurement).
At September 30, 2025, the balance due on the Notes was $198,519 and is presented net of total unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs of $31,382 within “Short-term convertible debt, net of discounts” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2024, the balance due on the Notes was $115,681 and is presented net of total unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs of $16,423 within “Short-term convertible debt, net of discounts” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Total accrued interest as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $11,308 and $7,518, respectively.
Flynn D. Case Living Trust Convertible Note
On October 10, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note totaling $200,000 to Flynn D. Case Living Trust, an unaffiliated third party (the “Holder”). The promissory note had a maturity date of October 10, 2025 and accrued interest at a rate of 12.0% per annum. Monthly payments of $20,000 were due on the note, beginning November 30, 2024 until August 31, 2025, while the interest payment was due on or before October 10, 2025. With the Holder’s permission, the promissory note may be prepaid in full or in part without penalty or premium. The Holder also received 667,667 common stock purchase warrants, which have an exercise price of $0.25 and will expire on October 9, 2028. The warrants, which had an estimated fair value of $109,356, were recorded based on relative fair value as a discount on the note payable. The Company estimated the fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 398.8 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
On December 5, 2024, the Company amended the payment terms of the convertible promissory note. In accordance with the amended agreement, the note will mature on June 4, 2026, upon which payment of the full principal balance and accrued interest is due. The Holder will have an option to convert the principal and accrued interest due on each payment date to common stock at the following conversion prices:
| · | $75,000 plus interest accrued through June 4, 2025 may be converted at a price equal to the lower of $0.25 or a 25.0% discount on the average 10-day VWAP of the common stock immediately prior to the conversion date; |
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| · | $75,000 plus interest accrued through December 4, 2025 may be converted at a price equal to the lower of $0.50 or a 20.0% discount on the average of the 10-day VWAP of the common stock immediately prior to the conversion date; and |
| · | $50,000 plus interest accrued through June 4, 2026 may be converted at a price equal to the lower of $0.75 or a 15.0% discount on the average of the 10-day VWAP of the common stock immediately prior to the conversion date. |
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The Company assessed the embedded conversion features and determined that they are not considered clearly and closely related to the host note and therefore meet the definition of derivatives. Therefore, these embedded conversion features are required to be bifurcated from the note and accounted for separately as a derivative liability. The Company estimated the fair value of the derivative liabilities on the date the amendment was executed and recorded them as discounts that net against the convertible note. The Company is required to remeasure the derivative liabilities to their then fair values at each subsequent balance sheet date, through an adjustment to current earnings (see Note 11 for further details on the Company’s fair value measurement).
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Holder converted $75,000 of outstanding principal and $13,800 of accrued interest into 498,752 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.18 per share. As a result of the conversion, the Company derecognized a derivative liability with an estimated fair value of $25,913.
At September 30, 2025, the balance due on the convertible promissory note was $125,000 and is presented net of total unamortized debt discounts of $49,470, which is included in “Short-term convertible debt, net of discounts” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2024, the balance due on the convertible promissory note was $200,000 and is presented net of total unamortized debt discounts of $183,176, of which $2,583 is included in “Short-term convertible debt, net of discounts” and $14,241 is included in “Long-term convertible debt, net of discounts” on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Total accrued interest as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $3,858 and $1,733, respectively.
Labrys Fund II Convertible Note
On August 27, 2025, the Company issued a promissory note totaling $107,800 to Labrys Fund II, L.P. (“Labrys”), an unaffiliated institutional investor. The note was issued at a purchase price of $98,000, reflecting an original issue discount of $9,800, and bears total interest of $10,780. The note matures on August 27, 2026. The note is unsecured and may not be prepaid except as provided in its terms. In the event of default, unpaid amounts bear interest at the lesser of 15.0% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by law.
Labrys may convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest upon the occurrence of an event of default or missed amortization payment at a conversion price equal to 75% of the average of the two lowest closing prices of the Company’s common stock during the ten trading days preceding the conversion date, subject to customary adjustments.
The Company assessed the embedded conversion features and determined that they are not considered clearly and closely related to the host note and therefore meet the definition of derivatives. Therefore, these embedded conversion features are required to be bifurcated from the note and accounted for separately as a derivative liability. The Company estimated the fair value of the derivative liabilities on the date the amendment was executed and recorded them as discounts that net against the convertible note. The Company is required to remeasure the derivative liabilities to their then fair values at each subsequent balance sheet date, through an adjustment to current earnings (see Note 11 for further details on the Company’s fair value measurement).
A payment of $59,290 is due on the note on February 27, 2026. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, will be paid in monthly payments of $9,882 from March 27, 2026 through August 27, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the note remained outstanding in full and is included within “Short-term convertible notes payable” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Auctus Convertible Note
On December 17, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and convertible note with Auctus Fund, LLC (“Auctus’). The convertible note issued to Auctus was for a total of $2.4 million. The note may not have been prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly allowed. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which was not paid when due shall bore interest at the rate of the lessor of 24% or the maximum permitted by law (the “default interest”). The variable conversion prices equaled the lesser of: (i) the lowest trading price on the issue date, and (ii) the variable conversion price. The variable conversion price was 95% multiplied by the market price (the market price means the average of the five lowest trading prices during the period beginning on the issue date and ending on the maturity date), minus $0.04 per share, provided however that in no event could the variable conversion price be less than $0.15. If an event of default under this note occurred and/or the note was not extinguished in its entirety prior to December 17, 2020, the $0.15 price floor no longer applied.
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On September 1, 2022, the Company agreed to exchange certain debt and equity owned by Auctus pursuant to an Exchange Agreement between the Company and Auctus (the “Exchange Agreement”). Immediately prior to the Exchange Agreement, Auctus held $1,228,183 of debt, including an early prepayment penalty of $350,000, default premiums of $281,256, and $91,555 in interest payable. Auctus agreed to reduce the amount owed to $710,911 and to revert the May 27, 2020 note to its original term. Additionally, Auctus agreed to exchange 8,775,000 warrants that were priced between $0.15 and $0.20 and the $350,000 prepayment penalty for 3,900,000 shares of common stock, warrants to purchase 3,900,000 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share and warrants to purchase 3,900,000 shares of common stock at $0.65 per share (the “Exchange”). As a result of the Exchange Agreement, Auctus forgave a default penalty of $225,444. Following the Exchange and Repayment, the Company will make payments to Auctus in four installments, over an 18-month period. During 2024, Auctus agreed to apply the payments to the principal portion of the debt before applying the funds to the accrued interest. As a result, management has reclassified a portion of the current and prior period outstanding debt to the accrued interest.
The total outstanding balance of the convertible note was $15,000 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 and are included within “Short-term convertible notes payable” on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Total accrued interest on the Auctus convertible note was $117,550 and $116,412 as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
Other Convertible Promissory Notes
On May 2, 2025, the Company issued a promissory note totaling $75,000 to an unaffiliated third party, which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025. The promissory note, which matures on May 2, 2026, accrues interest at a rate of 12.0% per annum. In the event of default, the promissory note accrues interest at the default rate of 15.0% per annum. The principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest are due at maturity. On the maturity date, the Company may give the holder of the promissory note the option of converting the balance to common shares at a conversion rate of $0.20 per share. The holder of the promissory note also received 75,000 common stock purchase warrants, which have an exercise price of $0.20 and will expire on May 1, 2028. The warrants, which are classified as equity under ASC 815-40 and had an estimated fair value of $7,072, were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and allocated a portion of the proceeds from the note based on their relative fair value. The warrants were recorded as additional paid-in capital with a corresponding discount on the note payable. As of September 30, 2025, the unamortized discount and accrued interest on the promissory note was $4,146 and $3,723, respectively.
On May 22, 2025, the Company issued a promissory note totaling $10,000 to an unaffiliated third party, which remained outstanding as of September 30, 2025. The promissory note, which matures on May 22, 2026, accrues interest at a rate of 12.0% per annum. In the event of default, the promissory note accrues interest at the default rate of 15.0% per annum. The principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest are due at maturity. On the maturity date, the Company may give the holder of the promissory note the option of converting the balance to common shares at a conversion rate of $0.20 per share. The holder of the promissory note also received 10,000 common stock purchase warrants, which have an exercise price of $0.20 and will expire on May 21, 2028. The warrants, which are classified as equity under ASC 815-40 and had an estimated fair value of $1,134, were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and allocated a portion of the proceeds from the note based on their relative fair value. The warrants were recorded as additional paid-in capital with a corresponding discount on the note payable. As of September 30, 2025, the unamortized discount and accrued interest on the promissory note was $727 and $431, respectively.
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9. RELATED PARTY DEBT
Short-Term Notes Payable Due to Related Parties
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company issued promissory notes totaling $75,000 to members of the Board of Directors. The promissory notes accrued interest at a rate of 9.0%. The holders of the promissory notes also received 75,000 common stock purchase warrants, which have exercise prices of $0.25 and will expire four years after issuance. The warrants, which are classified as equity under ASC 815-40 and had an estimated fair value of $8,800, were recorded as a discount on the notes payable. The Company estimated the fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 397.3 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.9 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
On August 21, 2025, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Mr. Alan Grujic, a member of the Board of Directors, to exchange $25,000 of notes payable and $2,379 of accrued interest for 152,108 shares of common stock and 152,108 warrants to purchase up to 152,108 shares of common stock. The warrants, which were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $55,523 for the exchange agreement, equal to the excess of fair value of the common stock and warrants over the value of the debt and accrued interest. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 190.4 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.6 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company entered into exchange agreements with members of the Board of Directors to exchange $50,000 of notes payable and accrued interest of $2,602 for 526,014 shares of common stock and 526,014 warrants to purchase up to 526,014 shares of common stock. The warrants, which were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.13 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $31,928 for the exchange agreements, equal to the excess of fair value of the common stock and warrants over the value of the debt and accrued interest. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 191.5 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.0 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
The outstanding principal and associated debt discounts as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are presented below (in thousands):
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| Short-term promissory notes | $ | - | $ | 75 | |
| Debt discount | - | (5 | ) | ||
| Short-term notes payable due to related parties | $ | - | $ | 70 | |
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Long-Term Notes Payable Due to Related Parties
Executive Deferred Compensation Notes Payable
On July 14 and July 20, 2018, the Company entered into exchange agreements with Dr. Mark Faupel and Dr. Gene Cartwright, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, to settle outstanding amounts due for loans, interest, bonuses, salary, and vacation pay totaling $2,282,394. In exchange, the Company issued promissory notes dated September 4, 2018, for $207,111 to Dr. Faupel and $319,000 to Dr. Cartwright, bearing interest at 6.0% per annum.
On July 24, 2019, the parties agreed to extend the maturity of these notes to the third anniversary of the modification date.
On February 19, 2021, the Company replaced the 2018 notes with new promissory notes totaling $420,263 ($267,085 to Dr. Cartwright and $153,178 to Dr. Faupel) bearing 6.0% interest and maturing on February 18, 2023. In connection with this exchange, the Company also converted $185,000 of amounts owed into 185 shares of Series F-2 Preferred Stock (100 shares to Dr. Cartwright and 85 shares to Dr. Faupel).
On February 18, 2023, the Company amended and extended both promissory notes to mature on February 18, 2025. On March 7, 2025, the Company amended the terms of the promissory note held by Mark Faupel. Under the terms of the new agreement, the promissory note will mature on February 18, 2026. The balance owed to Mr. Cartwright was overdue as of September 30, 2025.
On August 27, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with Dr. Faupel to exchange $25,000 of note principal for 138,889 shares of common stock and 138,889 warrants to purchase up to 138,889 shares of common stock. The warrants, which were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $50,697 for the exchange agreement, equal to the excess of fair value of the common stock and warrants over the value of the debt. The fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, with the following assumptions:
| Expected term (years) | 4.0 | |
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| Volatility | 190.4 | % |
| Risk-free interest rate | 3.6 | % |
| Dividend yield | 0.0 | % |
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The tables below summarize the outstanding balance of debt owed to Dr. Faupel and Dr. Cartwright (in thousands):
| For Dr. Faupel: | |||
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| Salary | $ | 134 | |
| Bonus | 20 | ||
| Vacation | 95 | ||
| Interest on compensation | 67 | ||
| Loans to Company | 196 | ||
| Interest on loans | 149 | ||
| Total outstanding prior to exchange | 661 | ||
| Amount forgiven in prior years | (454 | ) | |
| Amount exchanged for Series F-2 Preferred Stock | (85 | ) | |
| Total interest accrued through December 31, 2024 | 67 | ||
| Balance outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $ | 189 | |
| Interest accrued through September 30, 2025 | 6 | ||
| Amount exchanged for common stock and warrants | (25 | ) | |
| Balance outstanding at September 30, 2025 | $ | 170 | |
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| Salary | $ | 337 | |
| Bonus | 675 | ||
| Loans to Company | 528 | ||
| Interest on loans | 81 | ||
| Total outstanding prior to exchange | 1,621 | ||
| Amount forgiven in prior years | (1,302 | ) | |
| Amount exchanged for Series F-2 Preferred Stock | (100 | ) | |
| Total interest accrued through December 31, 2024 | 108 | ||
| Payments on outstanding debt | (25 | ) | |
| Balance outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $ | 302 | |
| Interest accrued through September 30, 2025 | 11 | ||
| Balance outstanding at September 30, 2025 | $ | 313 |
On March 22, 2021, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with Richard Fowler, a former executive of the Company. As of December 31, 2020, the Company owed Mr. Fowler $546,214 ($412,624 in deferred salary and $133,590 in accrued interest). The Company exchanged $50,000 of the amount owed of $546,214 for 50 shares of Series F-2 Preferred Stock (convertible into 200,000 shares of common stock), and a $150,000 unsecured note. The note accrues interest at the rate of 6.0% (18.0% in the event of default) beginning on March 22, 2022 and is payable in monthly installments of $3,600 for four years, with the first payment due on March 15, 2022. The effective interest rate of the note is 6.18%.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, Mr. Fowler forgave $15,118 and $46,136 of the outstanding balance of deferred compensation, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, Mr. Fowler forgave $16,145 and $49,205 of the outstanding balance of deferred compensation, respectively. As of September 30, 2025, Mr. Fowler may forgive up to $18,105 of the remaining deferred compensation if the Company complies with the repayment plan described above. The reductions in the outstanding balance met the criteria for troubled debt. The basic criteria are that the borrower is troubled, i.e., they are having financial difficulties, and a concession is granted by the creditor. As of September 30, 2025, the outstanding principal amount owed on the note was $13,011, which is included in “Current portion of long-term debt, related parties” in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2024, the outstanding principal amount owed on the note was $43,895, of which $41,489 is included in “Current portion of long-term debt, related parties” and $2,406 is included in “Long-term debt, related parties” in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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Other Notes Payable Issued to Related Parties
On September 25, 2025, the Company issued a $160,000 contingently convertible promissory note to Dr. John Imhoff. The note bears simple interest at 10% per annum and matures on February 28, 2027. Beginning on November 30, 2025, the Company is required to make monthly payments of $10,000 plus accrued interest until the note matures on February 28, 2027.
If the Company fails to make any required monthly payment, the holder may elect to convert the unpaid balance (including accrued interest) into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.07 per share if the 10-day VWAP is below $0.50, or $0.14 per share if the 10-day VWAP is $0.50 or higher. If the holder does not elect conversion within five business days of the missed payment, the unpaid balance continues to accrue interest at 10% and remains payable.
The Company may prepay the note at any time without penalty with the holder’s written consent. As of September 30, 2025, no payments or conversions had occurred, and the full principal balance of $160,000 remained outstanding.
The following tables summarize long-term notes payable due to related parties:
| Notes Payable Due to Related Parties<br><br>(in thousands) | ||||||
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| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Executive deferred compensation notes | $ | 496 | $ | 534 | ||
| Contingently convertible promissory note | 160 | - | ||||
| Total | 656 | 534 | ||||
| Less: Current portion of notes payable due to related parties | (606 | ) | (532 | ) | ||
| Total long-term notes payable due to related parties | $ | 50 | $ | 2 |
Future debt obligations at September 30, 2025 for debt owed to related parties are as follows:
| Year | Amount<br><br>(in thousands) | |
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| 2025 (remaining) | 344 | |
| 2026 | 292 | |
| 2027 | 20 | |
| Total | $ | 656 |
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10. INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, amounts are computed by dividing the net income (loss) plus preferred stock dividends and deemed dividends on preferred stock by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders amounts are computed by dividing the net income (loss) plus preferred stock dividends, deemed dividends on preferred stock, after-tax interest on convertible debt and convertible dividends by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year, plus Series C, Series C-1, Series C-2, Series F and Series F-2 convertible preferred stock, convertible debt, convertible preferred dividends, warrants and stock options convertible into common stock shares.
During a period of net loss, basic and diluted earnings per share are the same as the assumed exercise of warrants and the conversion of convertible debt and preferred stock are anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, all stock options, convertible preferred stock, convertible debt and warrants were anti-dilutive and were therefore excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share. At September 30, 2025 and 2024, these instruments were convertible into 52,495,555 and 57,954,585 common shares, respectively.
The following table sets forth pertinent data relating to the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common shareholders (in thousands, except for per-share data):
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| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | (2,104 | ) | (1,891 | ) | ||
| Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 76,353 | 55,929 | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share (basic) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||
| Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 76,353 | 55,929 | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share (diluted) | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) |
11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The convertible notes payable derivative liabilities are considered Level 3 measurements, due to the significant unobservable inputs in the valuation, which are based on a forecast of the Company’s future stock performance and, as the note payable is contingently convertible upon an event of default, management’s estimate of the likelihood and timing of conversion.
Management utilized a pricing model simulation based on the terms of the bifurcated conversion features, which projects potential future stock prices using the Company’s historical volatility. The model estimates a variable conversion price as of an assumed future conversion date, based on management’s best estimate of the timing and probability of conversion.
The key inputs to the valuation model that was utilized to estimate the fair value of the bifurcated conversion option included:
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| · | The expected conversion price was determined using the forecast and the contractual term of the convertible note agreement. |
| · | The probability of an event of default and timing of a future conversion are based on management’s best estimate of the future settlement of the convertible note. |
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The following tables present the fair value of the bifurcated conversion options as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||
| Derivative liability/bifurcated conversion options in connection with convertible promissory notes | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 79 | $ | 79 |
| Total derivative liabilities at fair value | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 79 | $ | 79 |
| Fair Value at December 31, 2024<br><br>(in thousands) | ||||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||
| Derivative liability/bifurcated conversion options in connection with convertible promissory notes | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 118 | $ | 118 |
| Total derivative liabilities at fair value | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 118 | $ | 118 |
Derivative financial instruments and changes thereto recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 include the following:
| Three Months Ended<br><br>September 30, | |||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Fair value, beginning of period | $ | 60 | $ | 13 | |
| Inception of derivative liability | 8 | 6 | |||
| Settlements (upon conversion) | (26 | ) | - | ||
| Change in fair value of beneficial conversion features | 37 | 1 | |||
| Fair value, end of period | $ | 79 | $ | 20 | |
| Nine Months Ended<br><br>September 30, | |||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Fair value, beginning of period | $ | 118 | $ | - | |
| Inception of derivative liability | 33 | 12 | |||
| Settlements (upon conversion) | (26 | ) | - | ||
| Change in fair value of beneficial conversion features | (46 | ) | 8 | ||
| Fair value, end of period | $ | 79 | $ | 20 |
12. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company is not organized by multiple operating segments for the purpose of making operating decisions or assessing performance. Accordingly, the Company operates in one reportable operating segment. The Company’s principal decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer. Management believes that its business operates as one reportable segment because: a) the Company measures profit and loss as a whole; b) the principal decision maker does not review information based on any operating segment; c) the Company does not maintain discrete financial information on any specific segment; d) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around different products and services, and e) the Company has not chosen to organize its business around geographic areas. Since the Company operates as one operating segment, financial segment information, including profit or loss and asset information, can be found in the consolidated financial statements.
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 3, 2025, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement and contingent convertible note with Diagonal Lending. The convertible note, which had a total principal balance of $123,050 and an original issue discount of $16,050, will accrue total interest of $14,766 and will mature on July 30, 2026. A payment of $68,908 is due on the note on March 30, 2026. The remaining balance due, including accrued interest, will be paid in monthly installments of $17,227 from April 30, 2026 through July 30, 2026.
Subsequent to September 30, 2025, the Company received cash proceeds of approximately $200,000 in connection with an ongoing private placement offering (the “Offering”). Each unit under the Offering consists of one share of common stock, one three-year warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.26 per share, and one four-year warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.52 per share. The units are being sold at a price of $0.19 per unit. As of the date of this filing, the proceeds have been received but the related shares and warrants have not yet been issued. The Company expects to complete the issuance of the related securities in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act), which provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements made by us. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, results of operations, financial position, business outlook, business trends, and other information, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as “might,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “contemplates,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “intends,” “believes,” “forecasts,” “future,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon our current expectations, beliefs, estimates and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. Our expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will occur or can be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or anticipated results, including those that may be set forth under "Risk Factors" below and elsewhere in this report, as well as in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Examples of these uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to:
| · | access to sufficient debt or equity capital to meet our operating and financial needs; |
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| · | the extent of dilution of the holdings of our existing stockholders upon the issuance, conversion or exercise of securities issued as part of our capital raising efforts; |
| · | the extent to which certain debt holders may call the notes to be paid; |
| · | the effectiveness and ultimate market acceptance of our products and our ability to generate sufficient sales revenues to sustain our growth and strategy plans; |
| · | whether our products in development will prove safe, feasible and effective; |
| · | whether and when we or any potential strategic partners will obtain required regulatory approvals in the markets in which we plan to operate; |
| · | our need to achieve manufacturing scale-up in a timely manner, and our need to provide for the efficient manufacturing of sufficient quantities of our products; |
| · | the lack of immediate alternate sources of supply for some critical components of our products; |
| · | our ability to establish and protect the proprietary information on which we base our products, including our patent and intellectual property position; |
| · | The impact of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on economic conditions in general and on our business operations; |
| · | the need to fully develop the marketing, distribution, customer service and technical support and other functions critical to the success of our product lines; |
| · | results related with the termination of the license agreement with SMI and potential partnership agreement with other parties; |
| · | the dependence on potential strategic partners or outside investors for funding, development assistance, clinical trials, distribution and marketing of some of our products; and |
| · | other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC. |
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These forward-looking statements reflect our management’s beliefs and views with respect to future events and are based on estimates and assumptions as of the date of this filing and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
OVERVIEW
We are a medical technology company focused on developing innovative medical devices that have the potential to improve healthcare. Our primary focus is the sales and marketing of our LuViva® Advanced Cervical Scan non-invasive cervical cancer detection device. The underlying technology of LuViva primarily relates to the use of biophotonics for the non-invasive detection of cancers. LuViva is designed to identify cervical cancers and precancers painlessly, non-invasively and at the point of care by scanning the cervix with light, then analyzing the reflected and fluorescent light.
LuViva provides a less invasive and painless alternative to conventional tests for cervical cancer screening and detection. Additionally, LuViva improves patient well-being not only because it eliminates pain, but also because it is convenient to use and provides rapid results at the point of care. We focus on two primary applications for LuViva: first, as a cancer screening tool in the developing world, where infrastructure to support traditional cancer-screening methods is limited or non-existent, and second, as a triage following traditional screening in the developed world, where a high number of false positive results cause a high rate of unnecessary and ultimately costly follow-up tests.
We are a Delaware corporation, originally incorporated in 1992 under the name “SpectRx, Inc.” and, on February 22, 2008, changed our name to Guided Therapeutics, Inc. At the same time, we renamed our wholly owned subsidiary, InterScan, which originally had been incorporated as “Guided Therapeutics.”
Since our inception, we have raised capital through the public and private sale of debt and equity, funding from collaborative arrangements, and grants.
Our prospects must be considered in light of the substantial risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by entrants into the medical device industry. This industry is characterized by an increasing number of participants, intense competition and a high failure rate. We have experienced operating losses since our inception in 1992 as SpectRx, Inc. and, as of September 30, 2025, we have an accumulated deficit of approximately $155.8 million. To date, we have engaged primarily in research and development efforts and the early stages of marketing our products. We do not have significant experience in manufacturing, marketing or selling our products. We may not be successful in growing sales for our products. Moreover, required regulatory clearances or approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner, or at all. Our products may not ever gain market acceptance and we may not ever generate significant revenues or achieve profitability. The development and commercialization of our products requires substantial development, regulatory, sales and marketing, manufacturing and other expenditures. We expect our operating losses to continue for the foreseeable future as we continue to expend substantial resources to complete commercialization of our products, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals, build our marketing, sales, manufacturing and finance capabilities, and conduct further research and development.
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Our product revenues to date have been limited. Our historical and expected future revenue has been and will be derived from sales of LuViva devices and disposables.
Current Demand for LuViva
Based on written agreements and ongoing discussions with SMI and its Chinese partners, we currently hold and expect to generate additional purchase orders which we expect to result in actual sales of approximately $1.0 million within the next twelve months. We cannot be assured that we will generate all or any of these additional purchase orders, or that existing orders will not be canceled by the distributors or that parts to build product will be available to meet demand, such that existing orders will result in actual sales, in part because demand for LuViva is contingent upon Chinese regulatory approval which has not yet been achieved. Because we have a short history of sales of our products, we cannot confidently predict future sales of our products beyond this time frame and cannot be assured of any particular number of sales. Accordingly, we have not identified any particular trends with regard to sales of our products. In order to increase demand for LuViva, we are focused on three primary markets: the United States, China and Europe. In addition, we have recently received sales orders from Turkey and Indonesia, for which we have received the necessary regulatory approvals and are preparing to fulfill. These orders are expected to result in approximately $200,000 in revenue for 2025. When combined with sales to our Chinese partner, these constitute what we view as the current demand for our products.
In the United States, the Company is actively pursuing FDA approval by conducting a clinical trial involving approximately 400 study participants, with the exact number depending in part on the numbers of women in the study both with and without cervical disease. The study protocol was drafted with input from FDA and physicians at the clinical centers that are participating in the study. In 2023, FDA completed its review of the protocol and had no further recommendations or questions. Also in 2023, four clinical sites agreed to participate in the study and all four of the study sites were fully IRB approved. The protocol was also approved by an independent, nationally recognized institutional review board. All four sites have received LuViva devices and were trained in their use. All four sites have undergone multiple clinical study monitoring visits by the Company’s clinical study monitors. Clinical study monitoring visits are required by FDA to ensure that the study is being conducted under FDA guidelines and in compliance with the study protocol.
On August 13, 2025 the Company announced that it had surpassed the minimum number of enrolled subjects, both for each individual site and for the entire study. Based on this achievement, data analysis has begun. The initial analysis will focus on determining the number of study subjects with and without significant cervical disease to ensure that adequate numbers of both have been enrolled and tested. While this is occurring, study site close-out and monitoring visits are being scheduled. Below is a summary of the status of the study:
| 1. | As of November 1, 2025, approximately 460 patients have been enrolled and tested, which is above the target minimum number needed to file the application with the FDA. Analysis of these data indicate that enough women both with and without cervical disease have been enrolled and tested. |
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| 2. | There have not been any adverse events reported related to the use of LuViva. |
| 3. | All four monitored clinical study sites adhered to the study protocol and have completed the necessary case report forms according to FDA standards. |
| 4. | Two of the four clinical sites have completed close-out monitoring visits. Study supplies and LuViva devices have been retrieved from these sites. The remaining two sites are expected to complete their close out monitoring visits in November, 2025. |
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We expect the study and data analysis to be completed in 2025. However, there can be no assurance that the study will progress and be completed within the expected timeframe, or ever.
Regarding international sales efforts, our focus has been on achieving regulatory approval to sell LuViva in China. Our Chinese partner, SMI, filed the application with NMPA for approval of LuViva as a Class 3 medical device in China on October 16, 2024. The results for the 449 women tested by LuViva were better than required by NMPA with a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 54%. There were no adverse events reported during the use of LuViva in the study, adding further evidence as to the safety of the technology. The NMPA application was accepted as complete and is under review. SMI has informed us that a mandatory inspection of their manufacturing site has delayed until of 2026, which is consistent with NMPA approval in the first half of 2026, although there can be no assurance that NMPA approval will occur within the projected time frame, or ever.
As of August 1, 2025, SMI was in contractual default due to late payments totaling $200,000 and failure to provide certain data to the Company as set forth in its agreements with the Company.
As of October 31, 2025, SMI had not cured the defaults and had not achieved NMPA approval, resulting in SMI’s loss of rights to sell and market LuViva in China. Guided Therapeutics is currently in discussions with a new partner that works with SMI to assume the responsibilities formerly under the purview of SMI. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we entered into a supply agreement with Hangzhou Dongye Medical Technology Company, Ltd. (“HDMT”), the exclusive provider of gynecology products for 42 hospitals in China, for the purchase of 35 LuViva devices totaling $700,000. As of September 30, 2025, we have received $100,000 in payments and shipped three devices, resulting in the recognition of $60,000 in revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Based on regulatory approval of LuViva in Russia granted on August 11, 2025, our distribution partner, Newmars Medical Technologies (“Newmars”), is shifting its emphasis from smaller East European countries to the larger Russian market,
In Turkey, we have been in contact with three different medical groups representing over 60 individual hospitals and clinics. We have entered contract discussions for supplying LuViva to the Turkish Ministry of Health (“MOH”). The current plan involves a collaboration with MOH to conduct a clinical study in Turkey to support the use of LuViva for primary screening of cervical cancer as a replacement for the Pap test under the public health system. The MOH has informed us that this would potentially involve up to 20 million tests annually in Turkey paid for by the Turkish national healthcare system. The clinical study is expected to involve about 800 patients, take less than six months to complete and will be funded by the MOH. As of October 31, 2025, MOH had approved the study and budget, including paying for LuViva devices and single use Cervical Guides. Funds are expected to be released in 2025 and the study concluded in the first half of 2026.
In Indonesia, our contracted distributors are in discussions with the local government hospital system of Sulawesi, one of the nation’s most populous islands. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we received an order and full payment for four devices from Indonesia. We have delayed shipment pending final payment for shipping and additional services requested by the customer. We expect to ship these devices in the fourth quarter of this year.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our material accounting policies, which we believe are the most critical to investors’ understanding of our financial results and condition, are discussed below. Because we are still early in our enterprise development, the number of these policies requiring explanation is limited. As we begin to generate increased revenue from different sources, we expect that the number of applicable policies and complexity of the judgments required will increase.
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**Revenue Recognition:**ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers establishes a single and comprehensive framework which sets out how much revenue is to be recognized, and when. The core principle is that a vendor should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the vendor expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is now recognized when control over the goods or services is transferred to the customer. The application of the core principle in ASC 606 is carried out in five steps:
Step 1 – Identify the contract with a customer: a contract is defined as an agreement (including oral and implied), between two or more parties that creates enforceable rights and obligations and sets out the criteria for each of those rights and obligations. The contract needs to have commercial substance and it is probable that the entity will collect the consideration to which it will be entitled.
Step 2 – Identify the performance obligations in the contract: a performance obligation in a contract is a promise (including implicit) to transfer a good or service to the customer. Each performance obligation should be capable of being distinct and is separately identifiable in the contract.
Step 3 – Determine the transaction price: transaction price is the amount of consideration that the entity can be entitled to, in exchange for transferring the promised goods and services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
Step 4 – Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract: for a contract that has more than one performance obligation, the entity will allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation separately, in exchange for satisfying each performance obligation. The acceptable methods of allocating the transaction price include adjusted market assessment approach, expected cost plus a margin approach, and the residual approach (in limited circumstances). Discounts given should be allocated proportionately to all performance obligations unless certain criteria are met and the reallocation of changes in standalone selling prices after inception is not permitted.
Step 5 – Recognize revenue as and when the entity satisfies a performance obligation: the entity should recognize revenue at a point in time, except if it meets any of the three criteria, which will require recognition of revenue over time: the entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset controlled by the customer, the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of the entity’s performance as the entity performs, and the entity does not create an asset that has an alternative use to the entity and the entity has the right to be paid for performance to date.
**Valuation of Deferred Taxes:**We account for income taxes in accordance with the liability method. Under the liability method, we recognize deferred assets and liabilities based upon anticipated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We establish a valuation allowance to the extent that it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be utilized against future taxable income.
Valuation of Equity Instruments Granted to Employee, Service Providers and Investors: On the date of issuance, the instruments are recorded at their fair value as determined using the Black-Scholes or binomial lattice valuation models.
**Allowance for Credit Losses:**Trade receivables are recorded net of allowances for chargebacks, cash discounts for prompt payment and credit losses. The Company estimates an allowance for expected credit losses by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, the age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. The corresponding expense for the credit loss allowance is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. The allowance for credit losses was immaterial as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
**Inventory Valuation:**All inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined substantially on a “first-in, first-out” basis. Selling, general, and administrative expenses are not inventoried, but are charged to expense when incurred.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024
Sales Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold: Revenue from the sale of LuViva devices and disposables was $60,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to none in the prior-year period. The current period revenue was derived from the shipment of three instrumentation packages to Hangzhou Dongye Medical Technology Company, Ltd. (“HDMT”). Cost of goods sold totaled $25,288, of which $22,693 related to the devices shipped to HDMT, with the remainder attributable to inventory adjustments. As of September 30, 2025, we have a deferred revenue balance of $689,318 which will be recognized as revenue upon shipment of devices pending NMPA approval.
Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were $135,549 and $111,298 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $24,251, or 21.8%, was primarily due to $24,240 in additional sponsored research costs related to clinical trials.
Sales and Marketing Expenses: Sales and marketing expenses were $22,500 and $75,850 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $53,350, or 70.3%, was primarily due to reductions of $39,929 in salaries and benefits, $9,474 in allocated rent expense, and $4,439 in travel expenses.
***General and Administrative Expense:***General and administrative expenses were $361,898 and $374,190 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $12,292, or 3.3%, was primarily driven by a decrease of $23,917 for consulting and professional fees, a decrease of $10,658 for taxes and a decrease of $7,481 for stock option expense. These increases were offset by an increase of $21,211 in salaries & benefits, $7,207 of additional rent expense allocated to general use purposes and a $1,346 increase in other miscellaneous expenses.
Interest Expense: Interest expense was $129,304 and $107,500 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $21,804, or 20.3%, was primarily due to a higher level of outstanding debt.
Change in fair value of derivative liability: The change in the fair value of our derivative liabilities resulted in a loss of $37,033 and $585 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in the derivative liability was primarily attributable to accrued interest, which increased the amount subject to conversion features accounted for as derivative liabilities.
Gain from Forgiveness of Debt: The gain from forgiveness of debt of $15,118 and $16,145 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, was materially consistent period over period and was due to forgiveness of debt from our creditors.
Loss from Extinguishment of Debt *:*During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $106,200 related to exchanges of debt for common stock and warrants.
***Preferred Stock Dividends:***Preferred stock dividend expense was $42,837 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $38,194 in the prior-year period, and was materially consistent between periods.
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $785,445 and $692,417 during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change reflects the factors discussed above.
There was no income tax benefit recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2025 or 2024, due to recurring net operating losses.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND 2024
Sales Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold: Revenues from the sale of LuViva devices and disposables for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were $177,462, compared to $5,720 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Revenue in the current period was attributed to the shipment of six instrumentation packages and 49,031 RFID chips to our customers in China. Cost of goods sold was $63,500 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, of which $60,911 related to the devices and RFID chips shipped to China, with the remainder attributable to inventory adjustments. As of September 30, 2025, we have a deferred revenue balance of $689,318 which will be recognized as revenue upon shipment of devices pending NMPA approval.
Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were $342,359 and $386,417 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $44,058, or 11.4%, was primarily due to a $29,614 decrease in sponsored research costs, a $10,432 decrease in clinical travel expenses and a decrease of $5,394 in engineering staff salaries.
Sales and Marketing Expenses: Sales and marketing expenses were $146,011 and $217,653 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The decrease of $71,642, or 32.9% was primarily due to reductions of $49,503 in salaries & benefits, $15,312 in rent expense (due to a decline in allocated rent expense and a decline in ancillary charges from the landlord), and $7,577 in travel expenses.
***General and Administrative Expense:***General and administrative expenses were $1,286,930 and $974,406 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $312,524, or 32.1%, was primarily driven by an increase of $300,672 in payroll & benefits (including payroll taxes), which was primarily due to a one-time charge of $270,389 for warrants included in a board-approved compensation package for Dr. Faupel during the current period. Additionally, the Company recognized $20,009 of additional expense for stock options in the current period versus the prior and $4,464 of additional credit loss expense. These increases were offset by a decrease of $15,658 in taxes.
Interest Expense: Interest expense was $432,752 and $246,990 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of $185,762, or 75.2%, was due to an increase in debt in the current period versus the prior.
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liability: The change in the fair value of our derivative liabilities resulted in a gain of $46,227 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 versus a loss of $7,935 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The change in the fair value was attributed to changes in our forecasted stock price. In addition, a greater number of derivative liabilities were recorded in the current year due to additional bifurcated conversion features associated with new debt issuances.
***Gain from Extinguishment of Debt:***The gain from forgiveness of debt of $46,136 and $49,205 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, was materially consistent period over period and was due to forgiveness of debt from our creditors.
Loss from Extinguishment of Debt: During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $138,148 related to exchanges of debt for common stock and warrants.
***Other Income:***Other income was $161,087 and $12,372 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, we reached an agreement with SMI to apply their payment of $180,000 towards reimbursement of certain expenses incurred during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. As a result of this agreement, we recognized $180,000 of deferred revenue in other income during the current period. Additionally, we recorded other income of $52,400 in the current period to account for funds received from the Internal Revenue Service related to refundable payroll tax credits under the Employee Retention Credit program. This income was offset by a $84,000 loss recorded for the write-off of a long-term asset in the current period. Other income in the prior year period primarily reflected an adjustment to a previously recorded liability.
***Preferred Stock Dividends:***Expense related to preferred stock dividends of $125,875 and $126,030 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, was materially consistent over the two periods.
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Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $2,103,663 and $1,890,970 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change reflects the factors discussed above.
There was no income tax benefit recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 or 2024, due to recurring net operating losses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Going Concern Considerations
We have incurred significant losses since our inception. At September 30, 2025, the Company had negative working capital of approximately $5.7 million, accumulated deficit of $155.8 million, and incurred a net loss including preferred dividends of $2.1 million for the nine months then ended. Stockholders’ deficit totaled approximately $5.7 million at September 30, 2025, primarily due to recurring net losses from operations.
The Company will need to continue to raise capital in order to provide funding for its operations and FDA approval process. If sufficient capital cannot be raised, the Company will continue its plans of curtailing operations by reducing discretionary spending and staffing levels and attempting to operate by only pursuing activities for which it has external financial support. However, there can be no assurance that such external financial support will be sufficient to maintain even limited operations or that the Company will be able to raise additional funds on acceptable terms, or at all. In such a case, the Company might be required to enter into unfavorable agreements or, if that is not possible, be unable to continue operations, and to the extent practicable, liquidate and/or file for bankruptcy protection.
Liquidity
Over the next 12 months we expect our burn rate to increase as we increase headcount, especially for meeting manufacturing demand. In addition, although we have significant inventory, we will need to order additional parts and services for production. Finally, we expect to spend another $425 thousand to complete and file our FDA study. Thus, we estimate that approximately $2.3 million will be needed to fund the business over the next 12 months. However, other than completing and filing the US FDA study results, additional expenditures for manufacturing production will be needed only if significant product is ordered and paid for in advance by customers, which is our current policy.
Since our inception, we have raised capital through the public and private sale of debt and equity, funding from collaborative arrangements, and grants. As of September 30, 2025, we had cash of approximately $87 thousand and negative working capital of $5.7 million. Our outstanding debt obligations include a combination of short- and long-term promissory notes, insurance premium financing, and several convertible notes with varying maturities, interest rates, and terms.
Subsequent to September 30, 2025, the Company received approximately $200,000 in proceeds from an ongoing private placement offering of units consisting of one share of common stock, one three-year warrant exercisable at $0.26 per share, and one four-year warrant exercisable at $0.52 per share, sold at a price of $0.19 per unit. The Company expects to complete the issuance of the related securities during the fourth quarter of 2025, and intends to use the proceeds for general working capital and corporate purposes.
Promissory Notes
As of September 30, 2025, we have a long-term note issued to a former employee with a remaining principal balance of $53,162, of which $24,000 is classified as short-term. This note accrues interest at 6% per annum and matures on May 5, 2028. Scheduled monthly payments of $2,000 are being made in accordance with the agreement.
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Convertible Debt:
Our convertible debt obligations as of September 30, 2025 include the following:
| · | A $1.13 million 10% Senior Unsecured Convertible Debenture, which matured on May 17, 2024, is currently in default and accruing interest at the default rate of 18%. Total accrued interest on this note was $51,980 as of September 30, 2025. The balance is classified as short-term convertible debt in default. |
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| · | Two convertible notes with Diagonal Lending LLC totaling $198,519 in principal, presented net of $31,382 in unamortized discounts and issuance costs. These notes carry embedded conversion features that have been bifurcated and recorded as derivative liabilities. The notes, which accrue interest at an effective rate of approximately 18.1%, have initial lump-sum payments followed by monthly payments due through the first quarter of 2026. As of September 30, 2025, $11,308 of interest has accrued on the notes. |
| · | A convertible note issued to Flynn D. Case Living Trust, amended in December 2024, has an outstanding balance of $125,000 and is presented net of $49,470 of unamortized debt discounts. A payment of $75,000 is due on December 4, 2025, while the remaining balance of $50,000 and all accrued interest is due on June 4, 2026. The note includes multiple embedded conversion options with variable pricing terms, which have been bifurcated and accounted for as derivative liabilities. As of September 30, 2025, $3,858 of interest has accrued on the note. |
| · | A $107,800 unsecured convertible promissory note issued on August 27, 2025 to Labrys Fund II, L.P., an unaffiliated institutional investor, was issued at a purchase price of $98,000, reflecting an original issue discount of $9,800, and bears total interest of $10,780. The note matures on August 27, 2026 and may not be prepaid except as provided in its terms. In the event of default or a missed amortization payment, the holder may convert the outstanding balance, including accrued interest, into common stock at a conversion price equal to 75% of the average of the two lowest closing prices over the ten trading days preceding conversion. The embedded conversion features were bifurcated and recorded as derivative liabilities, which are remeasured at each reporting date. A payment of $59,290 is due on February 27, 2026, followed by monthly payments of $9,882 through maturity. As of September 30, 2025, the full balance remained outstanding. The note is presented net of unamortized discounts of $22,607. |
| · | A convertible note held by Auctus Fund LLC had an outstanding balance of $15,000 as of September 30, 2025. The note has accrued interest of $117,550 and is classified as short-term debt. |
| · | A $75,000 convertible promissory note issued on May 2, 2025 to an unaffiliated third party accrues interest at 12% per annum and matures on May 2, 2026. On the maturity date, the Company may elect to convert the outstanding balance into common shares at $0.20 per share. The note was issued with 75,000 warrants exercisable at $0.20 per share, expiring on May 1, 2028. As of September 30, 2025, the note had $4,146 in unamortized discount and $3,723 in accrued interest. |
| · | A $10,000 convertible promissory note issued on May 22, 2025 to an unaffiliated third party accrues interest at 12% per annum and matures on May 22, 2026. On the maturity date, the Company may elect to convert the outstanding balance into common shares at $0.20 per share. The note was issued with 10,000 warrants exercisable at $0.20 per share, expiring on May 21, 2028. As of September 30, 2025, the note had $727 in unamortized discount and $219 in accrued interest. |
These convertible instruments, especially those with variable conversion pricing or embedded features, may result in significant dilution to existing stockholders if converted to equity. Additionally, several of the notes include default provisions or change of control clauses that may accelerate repayment obligations or increase total amounts due.
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Related Party Debt
As of September 30, 2025, we also had multiple outstanding obligations to related parties, including current and former directors and executives:
| · | On September 25, 2025, the Company issued a $160,000 contingently convertible promissory note to Dr. John Imhoff. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on February 28, 2027. Beginning November 30, 2025, the Company is required to make monthly payments of $10,000 plus accrued interest. If any payment is missed, the holder may elect to convert the unpaid balance, including accrued interest, into common stock at $0.07 per share when the 10-day VWAP is below $0.50, or $0.14 per share when the 10-day VWAP is $0.50 or higher. The Company may prepay the note at any time with the holder’s consent. As of September 30, 2025, no payments or conversions had occurred, and the full $160,000 principal remained outstanding. |
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| · | Dr. Mark Faupel and Dr. Gene Cartwright hold promissory notes originally issued in 2018 and most recently amended in 2023 and 2025. On August 27, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement with Dr. Faupel to exchange $25,000 of note principal for 138,889 shares of common stock and 138,889 warrants to purchase up to 138,889 shares of common stock. The warrants, which were immediately exercisable upon issuance, expire four years following the issuance date and have an exercise price of $0.25 per share. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $50,697 for the exchange agreement, equal to the excess of fair value of the common stock and warrants over the value of the debt. As of September 30, 2025, Dr. Cartwright’s $312,816 note was overdue, while Dr. Faupel’s $170,471 note will mature on February 18, 2026. |
| · | A note issued to Richard Fowler in 2021 had a remaining principal balance of $13,011 as of September 30, 2025. The note carries a 6% interest rate and is being repaid in monthly installments. Mr. Fowler has forgiven portions of the deferred compensation related to this note, which was accounted for as a troubled debt restructuring. |
Summary of our Cash Flows
Net cash used in operating activities was $776,689 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $786,783 in the prior-year period, and remained relatively consistent year over year. The change reflects a higher net loss of $213,848 and unfavorable working capital changes of $216,859, offset by higher non-cash adjustments, including increases in stock-based compensation ($219,267), loss on extinguishment of debt ($138,148), and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs ($117,108). These increases were partially offset by a $46,227 gain from the change in fair value of derivative liabilities compared to a $7,935 loss in the prior period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, $1,797 of cash used for investing activities was for the purchase of computer equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $477,832 in the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $390,100 in the prior-year period. The increase of $87,732 was due to $235,900 of additional proceeds from the issuance of notes payable, offset by an increase in debt payments of $74,519, a decrease in proceeds from issuances of equity instruments of $40,499 and an increase in debt issuance costs of $33,150.
As a result, our total cash decreased by $300,654 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a $396,683 decrease during the same period in 2024.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements, no special purpose entities, and no activities that include non-exchange-traded contracts accounted for at fair value.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) rules and forms. We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer/Acting Chief Financial Officer, Mark Faupel, of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer/Acting Chief Financial Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of September 30, 2025, due to the existence of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. The material weaknesses identified arose from a lack of recourses to properly research and account for complex transactions and lack of oversight and approval by the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, including formally documented approval of significant transactions, including related party transactions. While management is currently in the early stages of developing a remediation plan, we have yet to fully remediate this material weakness.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company may be involved in various legal proceedings and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the disposition of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Except as noted below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025.
In October 2025, a partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government began, resulting in reduced staffing and limited operations at certain agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The Company is currently pursuing FDA clearance for the LuViva Advanced Cervical Scan, and a prolonged shutdown could delay the timing of regulatory reviews and approvals, which in turn could adversely affect product commercialization timelines, revenue opportunities, and cash flow forecasts. The duration and potential impacts of the shutdown are uncertain and could vary depending on the extent of agency operations and the resolution of the federal budget process.
Regarding the Chinese market, the ability of SMI to timely achieve NMPA approval and be able to successfully market LuViva in China is a risk factor of increasing magnitude, given repeated delays over the past year. While SMI has been able to bring new partners to the table which has resulted in increased sales to China in the past year, full NMPA approval will be necessary to achieve significant sales over the long term.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERRED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
August 2025 Private Placement Offering
On August 29, 2025, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “August Purchase Agreement”) with certain institutional investors, including Dr. John Imhoff and Michael James, members of the Company’s Board of Directors, to raise gross proceeds of $55,000. Under the agreement, the Company issued 305,557 units at a purchase price of $0.18 per unit, each consisting of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “August Warrants”). The August Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance, have an exercise price of $0.25 per share, and expire four years from the issuance date.
In connection with the August Purchase Agreement, the Company also entered into exchange agreements with two directors. Alan Grujic exchanged a $25,000 note payable and $2,379 of accrued interest for 152,108 units, and Dr. Mark Faupel, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, exchanged a $25,000 note payable for 138,889 units. The Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $106,220 related to these exchanges during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
The issuance of the foregoing securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, as the transactions did not involve any public offering. The $55,000 in cash proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes.
Common Stock Issues as Payment of Dividends
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company issued 272,611 shares of common stock for payment of dividends on its Series E Preferred Stock, The unregistered shares were issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D.
Conversion of Debt and Interest into Common Stock
On July 1, 2025, the Company permitted the holder of the Flynn D. Case Living Trust promissory notes to convert $75,000 of principal and $13,800 of accrued interest outstanding into 498,752 shares of common stock. On the same date, the Company issued 813,916 shares of common stock as payment of interest on its 10% unsecured senior convertible debentures. The shares issued in these transactions were unregistered and issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
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Conversion of Preferred Stock into Common Stock
The Company issued 1,200,000 shares of common stock to Dr. John Imhoff upon the conversion of 300 shares of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock in accordance with its certificate of designation.
The issuance of these securities was made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the exchanges were made with existing security holders and no commission or other remuneration was paid. No cash proceeds were received by the Company in connection with these conversions.
ITEM 3: DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4: MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable
ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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*Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Mark Faupel |
| Mark Faupel | |
| President, Chief Executive Officer,<br><br>Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer |
Date: November 13, 2025
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gthp_ex101.htm EXHIBIT 10.1
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the 27 day of August, 2025 by and between GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and the undersigned creditor of the Company (the “Creditor”).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Creditor is an director of the Company and the payee of certain obligations owed to the Creditor by the Company as set forth on Exhibit A hereto (the “Obligations”);
WHEREAS, the Company and the Creditor desire to enter into this Agreement to evidence and set forth the terms of the exchange in satisfaction of the Obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows:
Recitals. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the foregoing recitals are true and accurate and constitute part of this Agreement to the same extent as if contained in the body hereof.
Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement: (a) capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Obligations (as defined herein), and (b) the following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1:
“Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person. “Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Liens” means a lien, charge, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, right of first refusal, preemptive right or other restriction.
“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.
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- Exchange and Satisfaction. The Obligations are hereby surrendered by the Creditor and exchanged for the Securities according to the following terms and conditions.
| a. | The Creditor, as a Chief Executive Officer of the Company, is agreeing to exchange portion of his note payable, dated February 19, 2021 and the subsequent extensions^1^, currently owed by the Company to the Creditor into the 2025 August Private Financing (“private financing”). |
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| b. | As of August 27, 2025, the balance due on the note is $194,724.51 including principal balance of $153,177.69 and accrued interest of $41,546.82. In lieu of agreeing to exchange $25,000 worth of the debt currently owed by the Company to Creditor into private financing, the Creditor agrees to receive: |
| (1) | 138,889 shares of common stock, at $0.18 purchase price, as stated in the Security Purchase Agreement, dated August 29, 2025 (Exhibit B). |
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| (2) | 138,889 four-year warrants to purchase shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $0.25 (Exhibit B). |
| c. | The terms of the certain Promissory Note agreement, and the extension agreement, dated February 19, 2021, and March 7, 2025, respectively, among the Company and the Creditor’s signatory thereto. are to remain in effect. |
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| d. | Both parties agree that, subsequently to exchange herein, the balance outstanding on the aforementioned Promissory Note payable shall equal $169,724.51, including principal balance of $133,511.74 and $36,212.77 interest. |
- Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Creditor:
(a) Authorization; Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company and no further action is required by the Company, the Board of Directors or the Company’s stockholders in connection herewith or therewith. This Agreement have been (or upon delivery will have been) duly executed by the Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, except: (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law.
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^1^ Extension agreements, to the February 19, 2021 Promissory Note, dated February 18, 2023 and March 7, 2025.
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Release. The Creditor acknowledges and agrees that it shall have no further rights or interest in, and shall not receive any further consideration, payment or distribution of any kind with respect to, the Obligations. In such regard, the Creditor hereby waives, relinquishes, remises and releases all rights, claims, interests or liabilities, known and unknown, of any nature whatsoever in law or equity which the Creditor may previously have had or may now or hereafter have as against or to receive from the Company arising out of, resulting from or relating to the Obligations or any rights or interest of the Creditor with respect thereto.
Further Assurances. The Creditor shall hereafter, without further consideration, execute and deliver promptly to the Company such further consents, waivers, assignments, endorsements and other documents and instruments, and to take all such further actions, as the Company may from time to time reasonably request with respect to the exchange and satisfaction of the Obligations Interest and the consummation in full thereof.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their hands and seals by signing this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
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| By: | /s/ Michael James |
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gthp_ex102.htm EXHIBIT 10.2
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the 21 day of August, 2025 by and between GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and the undersigned creditor of the Company (the “Creditor”).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Creditor is an director of the Company and the payee of certain obligations owed to the Creditor by the Company as set forth on Exhibit A hereto (the “Obligations”);
WHEREAS, the Company and the Creditor desire to enter into this Agreement to evidence and set forth the terms of the exchange in satisfaction of the Obligations;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows:
Recitals. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the foregoing recitals are true and accurate and constitute part of this Agreement to the same extent as if contained in the body hereof.
Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement: (a) capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Obligations (as defined herein), and (b) the following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1:
“Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person. “Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Liens” means a lien, charge, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, right of first refusal, preemptive right or other restriction.
“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.
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- Exchange and Satisfaction. The Obligations are hereby surrendered by the Creditor and exchanged for the Securities according to the following terms and conditions.
| a. | The Creditor, as a Director of the Company, is agreeing to exchange his short term note payable, dated July 31, 2024, currently owed by the Company to the Creditor into the 2025 August Private Financing (“private financing”). |
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| b. | As of August 21, 2025, the balance due on the note is $27,379.45 including principal balance of $25,000 and accrued interest of $2,379.45. In lieu of agreeing to exchange $27,379.45 worth of short-term debt currently owed by the Company to Creditor into the private financing, the Creditor agrees to receive: |
| (1) | 152,108 shares of common stock, at $0.18 purchase price, as stated in the Security Purchase Agreement, dated August 29, 2025 (Exhibit B). |
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| (2) | 152,108 four-year warrants to purchase shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $0.25 (Exhibit B). |
| c. | The terms of the Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement, issued in conjunction with the aforementioned Promissory Note, are to remain in effect. |
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- Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to Creditor:
(a) Authorization; Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company and no further action is required by the Company, the Board of Directors or the Company’s stockholders in connection herewith or therewith. This Agreement have been (or upon delivery will have been) duly executed by the Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligations of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms, except: (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law.
- Release. The Creditor acknowledges and agrees that it shall have no further rights or interest in, and shall not receive any further consideration, payment or distribution of any kind with respect to, the Obligations. In such regard, the Creditor hereby waives, relinquishes, remises and releases all rights, claims, interests or liabilities, known and unknown, of any nature whatsoever in law or equity which the Creditor may previously have had or may now or hereafter have as against or to receive from the Company arising out of, resulting from or relating to the Obligations or any rights or interest of the Creditor with respect thereto.
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Further Assurances. The Creditor shall hereafter, without further consideration, execute and deliver promptly to the Company such further consents, waivers, assignments, endorsements and other documents and instruments, and to take all such further actions, as the Company may from time to time reasonably request with respect to the exchange and satisfaction of the Obligations Interest and the consummation in full thereof.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have affixed their hands and seals by signing this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
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gthp_ex103.htm EXHIBIT 10.3
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of August 29, 2025, between Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”).
WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act (as defined below), and Rule 506 promulgated thereunder, the Company desires to issue and sell to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser, severally and not jointly, desires to purchase from the Company, securities of the Company as more fully described in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and each Purchaser agree as follows:
ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, for all purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1:
“Acquiring Person” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.5.
“Action” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(j).
“Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act.
“Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company.
“Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed; provided, however, for clarification, commercial banks shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law to remain closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of commercial banks in The City of New York are generally open for use by customers on such day.
“Closing” means the closing of the purchase and sale of the Securities pursuant to Section 2.1.
“Closing Date” means the Trading Day on which all the Transaction Documents have been executed and delivered by the applicable parties thereto, and all conditions precedent to (i) the Purchasers’ obligations to pay the Subscription Amount and (ii) the Company’s obligations to deliver the Securities, in each case, have been satisfied or waived.
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“Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share, and any other class of securities into which such securities may hereafter be reclassified or changed.
“Common Stock Equivalents” means any securities of the Company or the Subsidiaries which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time Common Stock, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Stock.
“Company Counsel” means Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.
“Effective Date” means the earliest of the date that (a) the initial Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission, (b) all of the Shares and Warrant Shares have been sold pursuant to Rule 144 or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144 and without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions, (c) following the one year anniversary of the Closing Date provided that a holder of Shares or Warrant Shares is not an Affiliate of the Company, or (d) all of the Shares and Warrant Shares may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(1) of the Securities Act without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions and Company Counsel has delivered to such holders a standing written unqualified opinion that resales may then be made by such holders of the Shares and Warrant Shares pursuant to such exemption which opinion shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to such holders.
“EGS” means Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, with offices located at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105-0302.
“Evaluation Date” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(s).
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“FCPA” means the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.
“FDA” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(kk).
“FDCA” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(kk).
“GAAP” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(h).
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“Intellectual Property Rights” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(p).
“Liens” means a lien, charge pledge, security interest, encumbrance, right of first refusal, preemptive right or other restriction.
“Material Adverse Effect” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in Section 3.1(b).
“Material Permits” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(n).
“Per Share Purchase Price” equals $0.18, subject to adjustment for reverse and forward stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of the Common Stock that occur after the date of this Agreement.
“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.
“Pharmaceutical Product” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(jj).
“Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an informal investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.
“Purchaser Party” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.8.
“Registration Statement” means a registration statement covering the resale by the Purchasers of the Shares and the Warrant Shares.
“Required Approvals” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(e).
“Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended or interpreted from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such Rule.
“Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended or interpreted from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such Rule.
“SEC Reports” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(h).
“Securities” means the Shares, the Warrants and the Warrant Shares.
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“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable to each Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement.
“Short Sales” means all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act (but shall not be deemed to include locating and/or borrowing shares of Common Stock).
“Subscription Amount” means, as to each Purchaser, the aggregate amount to be paid for Shares and Warrants purchased hereunder as specified below such Purchaser’s name on the signature page of this Agreement and next to the heading “Subscription Amount,” in United States dollars and in immediately available funds.
“Subsequent Financing” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.11(a).
“Subsequent Financing Notice” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.11(b).
“Subsidiary” means any subsidiary of the Company and shall, where applicable, also include any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company formed or acquired after the date hereof.
“Trading Day” means a day on which the principal Trading Market is open for trading.
“Trading Market” means any of the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the New York Stock Exchange, the Pink Open Market, OTCQB or the OTCQX (or any successors to any of the foregoing).
“Transaction Documents” means this Agreement, the Warrants, all exhibits and schedules thereto and hereto and any other documents or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder.
“Transfer Agent” means Computershare, the current transfer agent of the Company, and any successor transfer agent of the Company.
“Warrants” means, collectively, the Common Stock purchase warrants delivered to the Purchasers at the Closing in accordance with Section 2.2(a) hereof, which Warrants shall be exercisable immediately and have a term of exercise equal to four years, in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto.
“Warrant Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
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ARTICLE II.
PURCHASE AND SALE
2.1 Closing. On the Closing Date, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, substantially concurrent with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the parties hereto, the Company agrees to sell, and the Purchasers, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase, up to an aggregate of not more than 2 million Shares and 2 million Warrants. Each Purchaser shall deliver to the Company via wire transfer or a certified check, immediately available funds equal to such Purchaser’s Subscription Amount as set forth on the signature page hereto executed by such Purchaser, and the Company shall deliver to each Purchaser its respective Shares and a Warrant, as determined pursuant to Section 2.2(a), and the Company and each Purchaser shall deliver the other items set forth in Section 2.2 deliverable at the Closing. Upon satisfaction of the covenants and conditions set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3, the Closing shall take place remotely by electronic transfer of the Closing documentation.
2.2 Deliveries.
(a) On or prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to each Purchaser the following:
(i) this Agreement duly executed by the Company;
(ii) a legal opinion of Company Counsel, substantially in customary and reasonable form;
(iii) a copy of the irrevocable instructions to the Transfer Agent instructing the Transfer Agent to deliver, on an expedited basis, a certificate evidencing a number of Shares equal to such Purchaser’s Subscription Amount divided by the Per Share Purchase Price, registered in the name of such Purchaser;
(iv) a Warrant (Exhibit A) registered in the name of such Purchaser to purchase up to a number of shares of Common Stock equal to 100% of such Purchaser’s Shares, with an exercise price equal to $0.25, subject to adjustment therein;
(v) the Company shall have provided each Purchaser with the Company’s wire instructions, on Company letterhead and executed by the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer;
(b) On or prior to the Closing Date, each Purchaser shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Company this Agreement duly executed by such Purchaser;
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2.3 Closing Conditions.
(a) The obligations of the Company hereunder in connection with the Closing are subject to the following conditions being met:
(i) the accuracy in all material respects (or, to the extent representations or warranties are qualified by materiality, in all respects) on the Closing Date of the representations and warranties of the Purchasers contained herein (unless as of a specific date therein in which case they shall be accurate in all material respects (or, to the extent representations or warranties are qualified by materiality, in all respects) as of such date);
(ii) all obligations, covenants and agreements of each Purchaser required to be performed at or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed; and
(iii) the delivery by each Purchaser of the items set forth in Section 2.2(b) of this Agreement.
(b) The respective obligations of the Purchasers hereunder in connection with the Closing are subject to the following conditions being met:
(i) the accuracy in all material respects (or, to the extent representations or warranties are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) when made and on the Closing Date of the representations and warranties of the Company contained herein (unless as of a specific date therein in which case they shall be accurate in all material respects or, to the extent representations or warranties are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) as of such date);
(ii) all obligations, covenants and agreements of the Company required to be performed at or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed;
(iii) the delivery by the Company of the items set forth in Section 2.2(a) of this Agreement;
(iv) there shall have been no Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company;
(v) from the date hereof to the Closing Date, trading in the Common Stock shall not have been suspended by the Commission or the Company’s principal Trading Market, and, at any time prior to the Closing Date, trading in securities generally as reported by Bloomberg L.P. shall not have been suspended or limited, or minimum prices shall not have been established on securities whose trades are reported by such service, or on any Trading Market, nor shall a banking moratorium have been declared either by the United States or New York State authorities nor shall there have occurred any material outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other national or international calamity of such magnitude in its effect on, or any material adverse change in, any financial market which, in each case, in the reasonable judgment of such Purchaser, makes it impracticable or inadvisable to purchase the Securities at the Closing.
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ARTICLE III.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1 Representations and Warranties of the Company. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, which SEC Reports shall be deemed a part hereof and shall qualify any representation or otherwise made herein, the Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to each Purchaser:
(a) Subsidiaries. The Company owns, directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock or other equity interests of each Subsidiary free and clear of any Liens, and all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of each Subsidiary are validly issued and are fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive and similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities. If the Company has no subsidiaries, all other references to the Subsidiaries or any of them in the Transaction Documents shall be disregarded.
(b) Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of the Subsidiaries is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is in violation nor default of any of the provisions of its respective certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents. Each of the Company and the Subsidiaries is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, could not have or reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any Transaction Document, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (iii) a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Transaction Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”) and no Proceeding has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification.
(c) Authorization; Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company and no further action is required by the Company, the Board of Directors or the Company’s stockholders in connection herewith or therewith other than in connection with the Required Approvals. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party has been (or upon delivery will have been) duly executed by the Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law.
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(d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, the issuance and sale of the Securities and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not (i) conflict with or violate any provision of the Company’s or any Subsidiary’s certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational or charter documents, or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, anti-dilution or similar adjustments, acceleration or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any agreement, credit facility, debt or other instrument (evidencing a Company or Subsidiary debt or otherwise) or other understanding to which the Company or any Subsidiary is a party or by which any property or asset of the Company or any Subsidiary is bound or affected, or (iii) subject to the Required Approvals, conflict with or result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, injunction, decree or other restriction of any court or governmental authority to which the Company or a Subsidiary is subject (including federal and state securities laws and regulations), or by which any property or asset of the Company or a Subsidiary is bound or affected; except in the case of each of clauses (ii) and (iii), such as could not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
(e) Filings, Consents and Approvals. The Company is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Transaction Documents, other than: (i) the filings required pursuant to Section 4.4 of this Agreement, (ii) the filing with the Commission pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, (iii) the notice and/or application(s) to each applicable Trading Market for the issuance and sale of the Securities and the listing of the Shares and Warrant Shares for trading thereon in the time and manner required thereby and (iv) the filing of Form D with the Commission and such filings as are required to be made under applicable state securities laws (collectively, the “Required Approvals”).
(f) Issuance of the Securities. The Securities are duly authorized and, when issued and paid for in accordance with the applicable Transaction Documents, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens imposed by the Company other than restrictions on transfer provided for in the Transaction Documents. The Warrant Shares, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Transaction Documents, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens imposed by the Company other than restrictions on transfer provided for in the Transaction Documents. The Company has reserved from its duly authorized capital stock the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Agreement and the Warrants.
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(g) Capitalization. The capitalization of the Company as of the date hereof is as set forth in the SEC Reports. The Company has not issued any capital stock since its most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act, other than pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options under the Company’s stock option plans, the issuance of shares of Common Stock to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee stock purchase plans and pursuant to the conversion and/or exercise of Common Stock Equivalents outstanding as of the date of the most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act. No Person has any right of first refusal, preemptive right, right of participation, or any similar right to participate in the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. Except as a result of the purchase and sale of the Securities, there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities, rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of Common Stock or the capital stock of any Subsidiary, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to issue additional shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents or capital stock of any Subsidiary. The issuance and sale of the Securities will not obligate the Company or any Subsidiary to issue shares of Common Stock or other securities to any Person (other than the Purchasers). There are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company or any Subsidiary with any provision that adjusts the exercise, conversion, exchange or reset price of such security or instrument upon an issuance of securities by the Company or any Subsidiary. There are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company or any Subsidiary that contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any Subsidiary is or may become bound to redeem a security of the Company or such Subsidiary. The Company does not have any stock appreciation rights or “phantom stock” plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, have been issued in compliance with all federal and state securities laws, and none of such outstanding shares was issued in violation of any preemptive rights or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities. No further approval or authorization of any stockholder, the Board of Directors or others is required for the issuance and sale of the Securities. There are no stockholders agreements, voting agreements or other similar agreements with respect to the Company’s capital stock to which the Company is a party or, to the knowledge of the Company, between or among any of the Company’s stockholders.
(h) SEC Reports; Financial Statements. The Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) thereof, for the two years preceding the date hereof (or such shorter period as the Company was required by law or regulation to file such material) (the foregoing materials, including the exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein, being collectively referred to herein as the “SEC Reports”) on a timely basis or has received a valid extension of such time of filing and has filed any such SEC Reports prior to the expiration of any such extension. As of their respective dates, the SEC Reports complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, as applicable, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Company has never been an issuer subject to Rule 144(i) under the Securities Act. The financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (“GAAP”), except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments.
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(i) Material Changes; Undisclosed Events, Liabilities or Developments. Since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the SEC Reports, except as set forth in the SEC Reports (i) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has had or that could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (A) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (B) liabilities not required to be reflected in the Company’s financial statements pursuant to GAAP or disclosed in filings made with the Commission, (iii) the Company has not altered its method of accounting, (iv) the Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its stockholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock and (v) the Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or Affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company stock option plans. The Company does not have pending before the Commission any request for confidential treatment of information. Except for the issuance of the Securities contemplated by this Agreement or as set forth in the SEC Reports, no event, liability, fact, circumstance, occurrence or development has occurred or exists or is reasonably expected to occur or exist with respect to the Company or its Subsidiaries or their respective businesses, prospects, properties, operations, assets or financial condition that would be required to be disclosed by the Company under applicable securities laws at the time this representation is made or deemed made that has not been publicly disclosed at least 1 Trading Day prior to the date that this representation is made.
(j) Litigation. Except as set forth on the SEC Reports, there is no action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against or affecting the Company, any Subsidiary or any of their respective properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”). None of the Actions set forth on the SEC Reports (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Transaction Documents or the Securities or (ii) could, if there were an unfavorable decision, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary, nor any director or officer thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by the Commission involving the Company or any current or former director or officer of the Company. The Commission has not issued any stop order or other order suspending the effectiveness of any registration statement filed by the Company or any Subsidiary under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act.
(k) Labor Relations. No labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of the Company, which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. None of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees is a member of a union that relates to such employee’s relationship with the Company or such Subsidiary, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to a collective bargaining agreement, and the Company and its Subsidiaries believe that their relationships with their employees are good. To the knowledge of the Company, no executive officer of the Company or any Subsidiary is, or is now expected to be, in violation of any material term of any employment contract, confidentiality, disclosure or proprietary information agreement or non-competition agreement, or any other contract or agreement or any restrictive covenant in favor of any third party, and the continued employment of each such executive officer does not subject the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any liability with respect to any of the foregoing matters. The Company and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with all U.S. federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations relating to employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where the failure to be in compliance could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
(l) Compliance. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary: (i) is in default under or in violation of (and no event has occurred that has not been waived that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would result in a default by the Company or any Subsidiary under), nor has the Company or any Subsidiary received notice of a claim that it is in default under or that it is in violation of, any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties is bound (whether or not such default or violation has been waived), (ii) is in violation of any judgment, decree, or order of any court, arbitrator or other governmental authority or (iii) is or has been in violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation of any governmental authority, including without limitation all foreign, federal, state and local laws relating to taxes, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, product quality and safety and employment and labor matters, except in each case as could not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.
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(m) Environmental Laws. The Company and its Subsidiaries (i) are in compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including laws relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “Hazardous Materials”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands, or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters, orders, permits, plans or regulations, issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder (“Environmental Laws”); (ii) have received all permits licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses; and (iii) are in compliance with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval where in each clause (i), (ii) and (iii), the failure to so comply could be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.
(n) Regulatory Permits. The Company and the Subsidiaries possess all certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses as described in the SEC Reports, except where the failure to possess such permits could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“Material Permits”), and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit.
(o) Title to Assets. The Company and the Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by them and good and marketable title in all personal property owned by them that is material to the business of the Company and the Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for (i) Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company and the Subsidiaries and (ii) Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, for which appropriate reserves have been made therefor in accordance with GAAP and the payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and the Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with which the Company and the Subsidiaries are in compliance.
(p) Intellectual Property. The Company and the Subsidiaries have, or have rights to use, all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, inventions, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights and similar rights necessary or required for use in connection with their respective businesses as described in the SEC Reports and which the failure to so have could have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). None of, and neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received a notice (written or otherwise) that any of, the Intellectual Property Rights has expired, terminated or been abandoned, or is expected to expire or terminate or be abandoned, within two (2) years from the date of this Agreement. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has received, since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the SEC Reports, a written notice of a claim or otherwise has any knowledge that the Intellectual Property Rights violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person, except as could not have or reasonably be expected to not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Company, all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights. The Company and its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of all of their intellectual properties, except where failure to do so could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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(q) Insurance. The Company and the Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as are prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company and the Subsidiaries are engaged, including, but not limited to, directors and officers insurance coverage at least equal to the aggregate Subscription Amount. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business without a significant increase in cost.
(r) Transactions with Affiliates and Employees. Except as set forth on the SEC Reports, none of the officers or directors of the Company or any Subsidiary and, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the employees of the Company or any Subsidiary is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any Subsidiary (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, providing for the borrowing of money from or lending of money to or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee, stockholder, member or partner, in each case in excess of $120,000 other than for (i) payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (ii) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company and (iii) other employee benefits, including stock option agreements under any stock option plan of the Company.
(s) Sarbanes-Oxley; Internal Accounting Controls. The Company and the Subsidiaries are in compliance with any and all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, that are effective as of the date hereof, and any and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission thereunder that are effective as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date. The Company and the Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. The Company and the Subsidiaries have established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and the Subsidiaries and designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. The Company’s certifying officers have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures of the Company and the Subsidiaries as of the end of the period covered by the most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act (such date, the “Evaluation Date”). The Company presented in its most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act the conclusions of the certifying officers about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on their evaluations as of the Evaluation Date. Since the Evaluation Date, there have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in the Exchange Act) of the Company and its Subsidiaries that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
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(t) Certain Fees. Except for fees payable by the Company to the Placement Agent, no brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable by the Company or any Subsidiary to any broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other Person with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. The Purchasers shall have no obligation with respect to any fees or with respect to any claims made by or on behalf of other Persons for fees of a type contemplated in this Section that may be due in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents.
(u) Private Placement. Assuming the accuracy of the Purchasers’ representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2, no registration under the Securities Act is required for the offer and sale of the Securities by the Company to the Purchasers as contemplated hereby. The issuance and sale of the Securities hereunder does not contravene the rules and regulations of the Trading Market.
(v) Investment Company. The Company is not, and is not an Affiliate of, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Securities, will not be or be an Affiliate of, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Company shall conduct its business in a manner so that it will not become an “investment company” subject to registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
(w) Registration Rights. Other than each of the Purchasers, no Person has any right to cause the Company or any Subsidiary to effect the registration under the Securities Act of any securities of the Company or any Subsidiary.
(x) Listing and Maintenance Requirements. The Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, and the Company has taken no action designed to, or which to its knowledge is likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration. The Company has not, in the 12 months preceding the date hereof, received notice from any Trading Market on which the Common Stock is or has been listed or quoted to the effect that the Company is not in compliance with the listing or maintenance requirements of such Trading Market. The Company is, and has no reason to believe that it will not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with all such listing and maintenance requirements. The Common Stock is currently eligible for electronic transfer through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation and the Company is current in payment of the fees to the Depository Trust Company (or such other established clearing corporation) in connection with such electronic transfer.
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(y) Application of Takeover Protections. The Company and the Board of Directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar anti‑takeover provision under the Company’s certificate of incorporation (or similar charter documents) or the laws of its state of incorporation that is or could become applicable to the Purchasers as a result of the Purchasers and the Company fulfilling their obligations or exercising their rights under the Transaction Documents, including without limitation as a result of the Company’s issuance of the Securities and the Purchasers’ ownership of the Securities.
(z) Disclosure. Except with respect to the material terms and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, the Company confirms that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf has provided any of the Purchasers or their agents or counsel with any information that it believes constitutes or might constitute material, non-public information. The Company understands and confirms that the Purchasers will rely on the foregoing representation in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. All of the disclosure furnished by or on behalf of the Company to the Purchasers regarding the Company and its Subsidiaries, their respective businesses and the transactions contemplated hereby, is true and correct and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The press releases disseminated by the Company during the twelve months preceding the date of this Agreement taken as a whole do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made and when made, not misleading. The Company acknowledges and agrees that no Purchaser makes or has made any representations or warranties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby other than those specifically set forth in Section 3.2 hereof.
(aa) No Integrated Offering. Assuming the accuracy of the Purchasers’ representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.2, neither the Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause this offering of the Securities to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of (i) the Securities Act which would require the registration of any such securities under the Securities Act, or (ii) any applicable shareholder approval provisions of any Trading Market on which any of the securities of the Company are listed or designated.
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(bb) Tax Status. Except for matters that would not, individually or in the aggregate, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, the Company and its Subsidiaries each (i) has made or filed all United States federal, state and local income and all foreign income and franchise tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations and (iii) has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all material taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company or of any Subsidiary know of no basis for any such claim.
(cc) No General Solicitation. Neither the Company nor any Person acting on behalf of the Company has offered or sold any of the Securities by any form of general solicitation or general advertising. The Company has offered the Securities for sale only to the Purchasers and certain other “accredited investors” within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act.
(dd) Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary, nor to the knowledge of the Company or any Subsidiary, any agent or other person acting on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary, has (i) directly or indirectly, used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (iii) failed to disclose fully any contribution made by the Company or any Subsidiary (or made by any person acting on its behalf of which the Company is aware) which is in violation of law or (iv) violated in any material respect any provision of FCPA.
(ee) Accountants. The Company’s accounting firm is set forth on the SEC Reports. To the knowledge and belief of the Company, such accounting firm (i) is a registered public accounting firm as required by the Exchange Act and (ii) shall express its opinion with respect to the financial statements to be included in the Company’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
(ff) No Disagreements with Accountants and Lawyers. There are no disagreements of any kind presently existing, or reasonably anticipated by the Company to arise, between the Company and the accountants and lawyers formerly or presently employed by the Company and the Company is current with respect to any fees owed to its accountants and lawyers which could affect the Company’s ability to perform any of its obligations under any of the Transaction Documents.
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(gg) Acknowledgment Regarding Purchasers’ Purchase of Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that each of the Purchasers is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby. The Company further acknowledges that no Purchaser is acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby and any advice given by any Purchaser or any of their respective representatives or agents in connection with the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby is merely incidental to the Purchasers’ purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to each Purchaser that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the transactions contemplated hereby by the Company and its representatives.
(hh) Regulation M Compliance. The Company has not, and to its knowledge no one acting on its behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Securities, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Securities, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any Person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company, other than, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), compensation paid to the Placement Agent in connection with the placement of the Securities.
(ii) FDA. As to each product subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (“FDCA”) that is manufactured, packaged, labeled, tested, distributed, sold, and/or marketed by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (each such product, a “Pharmaceutical Product”), such Pharmaceutical Product is being manufactured, packaged, labeled, tested, distributed, sold and/or marketed by the Company in compliance with all applicable requirements under FDCA and similar laws, rules and regulations relating to registration, investigational use, premarket clearance, licensure, or application approval, good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, good clinical practices, product listing, quotas, labeling, advertising, record keeping and filing of reports, except where the failure to be in compliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect. There is no pending, completed or, to the Company's knowledge, threatened, action (including any lawsuit, arbitration, or legal or administrative or regulatory proceeding, charge, complaint, or investigation) against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and none of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice, warning letter or other communication from the FDA or any other governmental entity, which (i) contests the premarket clearance, licensure, registration, or approval of, the uses of, the distribution of, the manufacturing or packaging of, the testing of, the sale of, or the labeling and promotion of any Pharmaceutical Product, (ii) withdraws its approval of, requests the recall, suspension, or seizure of, or withdraws or orders the withdrawal of advertising or sales promotional materials relating to, any Pharmaceutical Product, (iii) imposes a clinical hold on any clinical investigation by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (iv) enjoins production at any facility of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (v) enters or proposes to enter into a consent decree of permanent injunction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or (vi) otherwise alleges any violation of any laws, rules or regulations by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and which, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect. The properties, business and operations of the Company have been and are being conducted in all material respects in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the FDA. The Company has not been informed by the FDA that the FDA will prohibit the marketing, sale, license or use in the United States of any product proposed to be developed, produced or marketed by the Company nor has the FDA expressed any concern as to approving or clearing for marketing any
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(jj) Stock Option Plans. Each stock option granted by the Company under the Company’s stock option plan was granted (i) in accordance with the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and (ii) with an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date such stock option would be considered granted under GAAP and applicable law. No stock option granted under the Company’s stock option plan has been backdated. The Company has not knowingly granted, and there is no and has been no Company policy or practice to knowingly grant, stock options prior to, or otherwise knowingly coordinate the grant of stock options with, the release or other public announcement of material information regarding the Company or its Subsidiaries or their financial results or prospects.
(kk) Cybersecurity. (i)(x) There has been no security breach or other compromise of or relating to any of the Company’s or any Subsidiary’s information technology and computer systems, networks, hardware, software, data (including the data of its respective customers, employees, suppliers, vendors and any third party data maintained by or on behalf of it), equipment or technology (collectively, “IT Systems and Data”) and (y) the Company and the Subsidiaries have not been notified of, and has no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in, any security breach or other compromise to its IT Systems and Data; (ii) the Company and the Subsidiaries are presently in compliance with all applicable laws or statutes and all judgments, orders, rules and regulations of any court or arbitrator or governmental or regulatory authority, internal policies and contractual obligations relating to the privacy and security of IT Systems and Data and to the protection of such IT Systems and Data from unauthorized use, access, misappropriation or modification, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect; (iii) the Company and the Subsidiaries have implemented and maintained commercially reasonable safeguards to maintain and protect its material confidential information and the integrity, continuous operation, redundancy and security of all IT Systems and Data; and (iv) the Company and the Subsidiaries have implemented backup and disaster recovery technology consistent with industry standards and practices.
(ll) Office of Foreign Assets Control. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary nor, to the Company's knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company or any Subsidiary is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”).
(mm) U.S. Real Property Holding Corporation. The Company is not and has never been a U.S. real property holding corporation within the meaning of Section 897 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Company shall so certify upon Purchaser’s request.
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(nn) Bank Holding Company Act. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”) and to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates owns or controls, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities or twenty-five percent or more of the total equity of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve.
(oo) Money Laundering. The operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial record-keeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, applicable money laundering statutes and applicable rules and regulations thereunder (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”), and no Action or Proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company or any Subsidiary with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any Subsidiary, threatened.
(pp) No Disqualification Events. With respect to the Securities to be offered and sold hereunder in reliance on Rule 506 under the Securities Act, none of the Company, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer of the Company participating in the offering hereunder, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding voting equity securities, calculated on the basis of voting power, nor any promoter (as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) connected with the Company in any capacity at the time of sale (each, an “Issuer Covered Person” and, together, “Issuer Covered Persons”) is subject to any of the "Bad Actor" disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) under the Securities Act (a “Disqualification Event”), except for a Disqualification Event covered by Rule 506(d)(2) or (d)(3). The Company has exercised reasonable care to determine whether any Issuer Covered Person is subject to a Disqualification Event. The Company has complied, to the extent applicable, with its disclosure obligations under Rule 506(e), and has furnished to the Purchasers a copy of any disclosures provided thereunder.
(qq) Other Covered Persons. The Company is not aware of any person (other than any Issuer Covered Person) that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of purchasers in connection with the sale of any Securities.
(rr) Notice of Disqualification Events. The Company will notify the Purchasers in writing, prior to the Closing Date of (i) any Disqualification Event relating to any Issuer Covered Person and (ii) any event that would, with the passage of time, become a Disqualification Event relating to any Issuer Covered Person.
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3.2 Representations and Warranties of the Purchasers. Each Purchaser, for itself and for no other Purchaser, hereby represents and warrants as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date to the Company as follows (unless as of a specific date therein, in which case they shall be accurate as of such date):
(a) Organization; Authority. Such Purchaser is either an individual or an entity duly incorporated or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or formation with full right, corporate, partnership, limited liability company or similar power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents and performance by such Purchaser of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership, limited liability company or similar action, as applicable, on the part of such Purchaser. Each Transaction Document to which it is a party has been duly executed by such Purchaser, and when delivered by such Purchaser in accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of such Purchaser, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law.
(b) Own Account. Such Purchaser understands that the Securities are “restricted securities” and have not been registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law and is acquiring the Securities as principal for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Securities or any part thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, has no present intention of distributing any of such Securities in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law and has no direct or indirect arrangement or understandings with any other persons to distribute or regarding the distribution of such Securities in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law (this representation and warranty not limiting such Purchaser’s right to sell the Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement or otherwise in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws). Such Purchaser is acquiring the Securities hereunder in the ordinary course of its business.
(c) Purchaser Status. At the time such Purchaser was offered the Securities, it was, and as of the date hereof it is, and on each date on which it exercises any Warrants, it will be an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9), (a)(12), or (a)(13) under the Securities Act.
(d) Experience of Such Purchaser. Such Purchaser, either alone or together with its representatives, has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in business and financial matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment in the Securities, and has so evaluated the merits and risks of such investment. Such Purchaser is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Securities and, at the present time, is able to afford a complete loss of such investment.
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(e) General Solicitation. Such Purchaser is not, to such Purchaser’s knowledge, purchasing the Securities as a result of any advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Securities published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over television or radio or presented at any seminar or, to the knowledge of such Purchaser, any other general solicitation or general advertisement.
(f) Access to Information. Such Purchaser acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review the Transaction Documents (including all exhibits and schedules thereto) and the SEC Reports and has been afforded (i) the opportunity to ask such questions as it has deemed necessary of, and to receive answers from, representatives of the Company concerning the terms and conditions of the offering of the Securities and the merits and risks of investing in the Securities; (ii) access to information about the Company and its financial condition, results of operations, business, properties, management and prospects sufficient to enable it to evaluate its investment; and (iii) the opportunity to obtain such additional information that the Company possesses or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to the investment.
(g) Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. Other than consummating the transactions contemplated hereunder, such Purchaser has not, nor has any Person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with such Purchaser, directly or indirectly executed any purchases or sales, including Short Sales, of the securities of the Company during the period commencing as of the time that such Purchaser first received a term sheet (written or oral) from the Company or any other Person representing the Company setting forth the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereunder and ending immediately prior to the execution hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Purchaser that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Purchaser’s assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Purchaser’s assets, the representation set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Securities covered by this Agreement. Other than to other Persons party to this Agreement or to such Purchaser’s representatives, including, without limitation, its officers, directors, partners, legal and other advisors, employees, agents and Affiliates, such Purchaser has maintained the confidentiality of all disclosures made to it in connection with this transaction (including the existence and terms of this transaction). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained herein shall constitute a representation or warranty, or preclude any actions, with respect to locating or borrowing shares in order to effect Short Sales or similar transactions in the future.
The Company acknowledges and agrees that the representations contained in this Section 3.2 shall not modify, amend or affect such Purchaser’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or any representations and warranties contained in any other Transaction Document or any other document or instrument executed and/or delivered in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained herein shall constitute a representation or warranty, or preclude any actions, with respect to locating or borrowing shares in order to effect Short Sales or similar transactions in the future.
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ARTICLE IV.
OTHER AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 Transfer Restrictions.
(a) The Securities may only be disposed of in compliance with state and federal securities laws. In connection with any transfer of Securities other than pursuant to an effective registration statement or Rule 144, to the Company or to an Affiliate of a Purchaser or in connection with a pledge as contemplated in Section 4.1(b), the Company may require the transferor thereof to provide to the Company an opinion of counsel selected by the transferor and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the form and substance of which opinion shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the effect that such transfer does not require registration of such transferred Securities under the Securities Act. As a condition of transfer, any such transferee shall agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and shall have the rights and obligations of a Purchaser under this Agreement.
(b) The Purchasers agree to the imprinting, so long as is required by this Section 4.1, of a legend on any of the Securities in the following form:
THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS SECURITY MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT WITH A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER OR OTHER LOAN WITH A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT IS AN “ACCREDITED INVESTOR” AS DEFINED IN RULE 501(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR OTHER LOAN SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
The Company acknowledges and agrees that a Purchaser may from time to time pledge pursuant to a bona fide margin agreement with a registered broker-dealer or grant a security interest in some or all of the Securities to a financial institution that is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act and, if required under the terms of such arrangement, such Purchaser may transfer pledged or secured Securities to the pledgees or secured parties. Such a pledge or transfer would not be subject to approval of the Company and no legal opinion of legal counsel of the pledgee, secured party or pledgor shall be required in connection therewith. Further, no notice shall be required of such pledge. At the appropriate Purchaser’s expense, the Company will execute and deliver such reasonable documentation as a pledgee or secured party of Securities may reasonably request in connection with a pledge or transfer of the Securities.
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(c) Certificates evidencing the Shares and Warrant Shares shall not contain any legend (including the legend set forth in Section 4.1(b) hereof), (i) while a registration statement (including the Registration Statement) covering the resale of such security is effective under the Securities Act, (ii) following any sale of such Shares or Warrant Shares pursuant to Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), (iii) if such Shares or Warrant Shares are eligible for sale under Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants) , without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144 as to such Shares and Warrant Shares and without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions, or (iv) if such legend is not required under applicable requirements of the Securities Act (including judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the staff of the Commission). If all or any portion of a Warrant is exercised at a time when there is an effective registration statement to cover the resale of the Warrant Shares, or if such Shares or Warrant Shares may be sold under Rule 144 and the Company is then in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), or if the Shares or Warrant Shares may be sold under Rule 144 without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144 as to such Shares or Warrant Shares or if such legend is not otherwise required under applicable requirements of the Securities Act (including judicial interpretations and pronouncements issued by the staff of the Commission) then such Warrant Shares shall be issued free of all legends. The Company agrees that following the Effective Date or at such time as such legend is no longer required under this Section 4.1(c), it will, no later than the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined below) following the delivery by a Purchaser to the Company or the Transfer Agent of a certificate representing Shares or Warrant Shares, as the case may be, issued with a restrictive legend (such date, the “Legend Removal Date”), deliver or cause to be delivered to such Purchaser a certificate representing such shares that is free from all restrictive and other legends. The Company may not make any notation on its records or give instructions to the Transfer Agent that enlarge the restrictions on transfer set forth in this Section 4. Certificates for Securities subject to legend removal hereunder shall be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Purchaser by crediting the account of the Purchaser’s prime broker with the Depository Trust Company System as directed by such Purchaser. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of a certificate representing Shares or Warrant Shares, as the case may be, issued with a restrictive legend.
(d) Each Purchaser, severally and not jointly with the other Purchasers, agrees with the Company that such Purchaser will sell any Securities pursuant to either the registration requirements of the Securities Act, including any applicable prospectus delivery requirements, or an exemption therefrom, and that if Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement, they will be sold in compliance with the plan of distribution set forth therein, and acknowledges that the removal of the restrictive legend from certificates representing Securities as set forth in this Section 4.1 is predicated upon the Company’s reliance upon this understanding.
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4.2 Furnishing of Information; Public Information. Until the earlier of the time that (i) no Purchaser owns Securities or (ii) the Warrants have expired, the Company covenants to maintain the registration of the Common Stock under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act and to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Company after the date hereof pursuant to the Exchange Act even if the Company is not then subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
4.3 Integration. The Company shall not sell, offer for sale or solicit offers to buy or otherwise negotiate in respect of any security (as defined in Section 2 of the Securities Act) that would be integrated with the offer or sale of the Securities in a manner that would require the registration under the Securities Act of the sale of the Securities or that would be integrated with the offer or sale of the Securities for purposes of the rules and regulations of any Trading Market such that it would require shareholder approval prior to the closing of such other transaction unless shareholder approval is obtained before the closing of such subsequent transaction.
4.4 Securities Laws Disclosure; Publicity. The Company shall file a Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Transaction Documents as exhibits thereto, with the Commission within the time required by the Exchange Act. From and after the issuance of such press release, the Company represents to the Purchasers that it shall have publicly disclosed all material, non-public information delivered to any of the Purchasers by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, Affiliates or agents, including, without limitation, the Placement Agent, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. In addition, effective upon the issuance of such press release, the Company acknowledges and agrees that any and all confidentiality or similar obligations under any agreement, whether written or oral, between the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, Affiliates or agents, including, without limitation, the Placement Agent, on the one hand, and any of the Purchasers or any of their Affiliates on the other hand, shall terminate and be of no further force or effect. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. The Company and each Purchaser shall consult with each other in issuing any other press releases with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, and neither the Company nor any Purchaser shall issue any such press release nor otherwise make any such public statement without the prior consent of the Company, with respect to any press release of any Purchaser, or without the prior consent of each Purchaser, with respect to any press release of the Company, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld or delayed, except if such disclosure is required by law, in which case the disclosing party shall promptly provide the other party with prior notice of such public statement or communication. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not publicly disclose the name of any Purchaser, or include the name of any Purchaser in any filing with the Commission or any regulatory agency or Trading Market, without the prior written consent of such Purchaser, except (a) as required by federal securities law in connection with (i) any registration statement contemplated under this Agreement and (ii) the filing of final Transaction Documents with the Commission and (b) to the extent such disclosure is required by law or Trading Market regulations, in which case theCompany shall provide the Purchasers with prior notice of such disclosure permitted under this clause (b) and reasonably cooperate with such Purchaser regarding such disclosure.
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4.5 Shareholder Rights Plan. No claim will be made or enforced by the Company or, with the consent of the Company, any other Person, that any Purchaser is an “Acquiring Person” under any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or similar anti-takeover plan or arrangement in effect or hereafter adopted by the Company, or that any Purchaser could be deemed to trigger the provisions of any such plan or arrangement, by virtue of receiving Securities under the Transaction Documents or under any other agreement between the Company and the Purchasers.
4.6 Non-Public Information. Except with respect to the material terms and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, which shall be disclosed pursuant to Section 4.4, the Company covenants and agrees that neither it, nor any other Person acting on its behalf will provide any Purchaser or its agents or counsel with any information that constitutes, or the Company reasonably believes constitutes, material non-public information, unless prior thereto such Purchaser shall have consented in writing to the receipt of such information and agreed in writing with the Company to keep such information confidential. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. To the extent that the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, employees or Affiliates delivers any material, non-public information to a Purchaser without such Purchaser’s consent, the Company hereby covenants and agrees that such Purchaser shall not have any duty of confidentiality to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, Affiliates or agents, including, without limitation, the Placement Agent, or a duty to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, Affiliates or agents, including, without limitation, the Placement Agent, not to trade on the basis of, such material, non-public information, provided that the Purchaser shall remain subject to applicable law. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company.
4.7 Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the net proceeds from the sale of the Securities hereunder for working capital purposes and repayment of certain accrued but unpaid expenses, completion of the US FDA clinical study and support commercialization of products in China and elsewhere.
4.8 Reservation of Common Stock. As of the date hereof, the Company has reserved and the Company shall continue to reserve and keep available at all times, free of preemptive rights, a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock for the purpose of enabling the Company to issue Shares pursuant to this Agreement and Warrant Shares pursuant to any exercise of the Warrants.
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4.9 Listing of Common Stock. The Company hereby agrees to use best efforts to maintain the listing or quotation of the Common Stock on the Trading Market on which it is currently listed, and concurrently with the Closing, the Company shall apply to list or quote all of the Shares and Warrant Shares on such Trading Market and promptly secure the listing of all of the Shares and Warrant Shares on such Trading Market. The Company further agrees, if the Company applies to have the Common Stock traded on any other Trading Market, it will then include in such application all of the Shares and Warrant Shares, and will take such other action as is necessary to cause all of the Shares and Warrant Shares to be listed or quoted on such other Trading Market as promptly as possible. The Company will then take all action reasonably necessary to continue the listing and trading of its Common Stock on a Trading Market and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Trading Market. The Company agrees to maintain the eligibility of the Common Stock for electronic transfer through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation, including, without limitation, by timely payment of fees to the Depository Trust Company or such other established clearing corporation in connection with such electronic transfer.
4.10 Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. Each Purchaser, severally and not jointly with the other Purchasers, covenants that neither it, nor any Affiliate acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it will execute any purchases or sales, including Short Sales, of any of the Company’s securities during the period commencing with the execution of this Agreement and ending at such time that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.4. Each Purchaser, severally and not jointly with the other Purchasers, covenants that until such time as the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed by the Company pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.4, such Purchaser will maintain the confidentiality of the existence and terms of this transaction (other than as disclosed to its legal and other representatives). Notwithstanding the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) no Purchaser makes any representation, warranty or covenant hereby that it will not engage in effecting transactions in any securities of the Company after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.4, (ii) no Purchaser shall be restricted or prohibited from effecting any transactions in any securities of the Company in accordance with applicable securities laws from and after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.4 and (iii) no Purchaser shall have any duty of confidentiality or duty not to trade in the securities of the Company to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, Affiliates or agent, including , without limitation, the Placement Agent after the issuance of the initial press release as described in Section 4.4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Purchaser that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Purchaser’s assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Purchaser’s assets, the covenant set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Securities covered by this Agreement.
4.11 Form D; Blue Sky Filings. The Company agrees to timely file a Form D with respect to the Securities as required under Regulation D and to provide a copy thereof, promptly upon request of any Purchaser. The Company shall take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary in order to obtain an exemption for, or to qualify the Securities for, sale to the Purchasers at the Closing under applicable securities or “Blue Sky” laws of the states of the United States, and shall provide evidence of such actions promptly upon request of any Purchaser.
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ARTICLE V.
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by any Purchaser, as to such Purchaser’s obligations hereunder only and without any effect whatsoever on the obligations between the Company and the other Purchasers, by written notice to the other parties, if the Closing has not been consummated on or before the fifth (5^th^) Trading Day following the date hereof; provided, however, that no such termination will affect the right of any party to sue for any breach by any other party (or parties).
5.2 Fees and Expenses. Except as expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents to the contrary, each party shall pay the fees and expenses of its advisers, counsel, accountants and other experts, if any, and all other expenses incurred by such party incident to the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees (including, without limitation, any fees required for same-day processing of any instruction letter delivered by the Company and any exercise notice delivered by a Purchaser), stamp taxes and other taxes and duties levied in connection with the delivery of any Securities to the Purchasers.
5.3 Entire Agreement. The Transaction Documents, together with the exhibits and schedules thereto, contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect to such matters, which the parties acknowledge have been merged into such documents, exhibits and schedules.
5.4 Notices. Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of: (a) the time of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile at the facsimile number or email attachment at the email address as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto at or prior to 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on a Trading Day, (b) the next Trading Day after the time of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via email attachment at the email address as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any Trading Day, (c) the second (2^nd^) Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service or (d) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications shall be as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto.
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5.5 Amendments; Waivers. No provision of this Agreement may be waived, modified, supplemented or amended except in a written instrument signed, in the case of an amendment, by the Company and Purchasers which purchased at least 50.1% in interest of the Shares based on the initial Subscription Amounts hereunder (or, prior to the Closing, the Company and each Purchaser) or, in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom enforcement of any such waived provision is sought, provided that if any amendment, modification or waiver disproportionately and adversely impacts a Purchaser (or group of Purchasers), the consent of such disproportionately impacted Purchaser (or group of Purchasers) shall also be required. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of any party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right. Any proposed amendment or waiver that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and obligations of any Purchaser relative to the comparable rights and obligations of the other Purchasers shall require the prior written consent of such adversely affected Purchaser. Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 5.5 shall be binding upon each Purchaser and holder of Securities and the Company.
5.6 Headings. The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.
5.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. The Company may not assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of each Purchaser (other than by merger). Any Purchaser may assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement to any Person to whom such Purchaser assigns or transfers any Securities, provided that such transferee agrees in writing to be bound, with respect to the transferred Securities, by the provisions of the Transaction Documents that apply to the “Purchasers.”
5.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person, except as otherwise set forth in this Section 5.8.
5.9 Governing Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of the Transaction Documents shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. Each party agrees that all legal Proceedings concerning the interpretations, enforcement and defense of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents (whether brought against a party hereto or its respective affiliates, directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees or agents) shall be commenced exclusively in the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein (including with respect to the enforcement of any of the Transaction Documents), and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any Action or Proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such Action or Proceeding is improper or is an inconvenient venue for such Proceeding. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such Action or Proceeding by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. If any party shall commence an Action or Proceeding to enforce any provisions of the Transaction Documents, then, in addition to the obligations of the Company under Section 4.8, the prevailing party in such Action or Proceeding shall be reimbursed by the non-prevailing party for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such Action or Proceeding.
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5.10 Survival. The representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Securities.
5.11 Execution. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to each other party, it being understood that the parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by e-mail delivery of a “.pdf” format data file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such “.pdf” signature page were an original thereof.
5.12 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction. It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.
5.13 Rescission and Withdrawal Right. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in (and without limiting any similar provisions of) any of the other Transaction Documents, whenever any Purchaser exercises a right, election, demand or option under a Transaction Document and the Company does not timely perform its related obligations within the periods therein provided, then such Purchaser may rescind or withdraw, in its sole discretion from time to time upon written notice to the Company, any relevant notice, demand or election in whole or in part without prejudice to its future actions and rights; provided, however, that, in the case of a rescission of an exercise of a Warrant, the applicable Purchaser shall be required to return any shares of Common Stock subject to any such rescinded exercise notice concurrently with the return to such Purchaser of the aggregate exercise price paid to the Company for such shares and the restoration of such Purchaser’s right to acquire such shares pursuant to such Purchaser’s Warrant (including, issuance of a replacement warrant certificate evidencing such restored right).
5.14 Replacement of Securities. If any certificate or instrument evidencing any Securities is mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, the Company shall issue or cause to be issued in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation thereof (in the case of mutilation), or in lieu of and substitution therefor, a new certificate or instrument, but only upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of such loss, theft or destruction. The applicant for a new certificate or instrument under such circumstances shall also pay any reasonable third-party costs (including customary indemnity) associated with the issuance of such replacement Securities.
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5.15 Independent Nature of Purchasers’ Obligations and Rights. The obligations of each Purchaser under any Transaction Document are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Purchaser, and no Purchaser shall be responsible in any way for the performance or non-performance of the obligations of any other Purchaser under any Transaction Document. Nothing contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, and no action taken by any Purchaser pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Purchasers as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Purchasers are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. Each Purchaser shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights including, without limitation, the rights arising out of this Agreement or out of the other Transaction Documents, and it shall not be necessary for any other Purchaser to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose. Each Purchaser has been represented by its own separate legal counsel in its review and negotiation of the Transaction Documents.
5.16 Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Business Day, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Business Day.
5.17 Construction. The parties agree that each of them and/or their respective counsel have reviewed and had an opportunity to revise the Transaction Documents and, therefore, the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of the Transaction Documents or any amendments thereto. In addition, each and every reference to share prices and shares of Common Stock in any Transaction Document shall be subject to adjustment for reverse and forward stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of the Common Stock that occur after the date of this Agreement.
5.18 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING IN ANY JURISDICTION BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY, THE PARTIES EACH KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HEREBY ABSOLUTELY, UNCONDITIONALLY, IRREVOCABLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES FOREVER TRIAL BY JURY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Securities Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above.
| GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Address for Notice:<br> <br>5835 Peachtree Corners East<br> <br>Suite B<br> <br>Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 |
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| By: | /s/ Mark L. Faupel | |
| | Name: Mark L. Faupel<br> <br>Title: CEO & President | Email: mfaupel@guidedinc.com |
With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
awaterstreet@guidedinc.com
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[PURCHASER SIGNATURE PAGES TO gthp SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Securities Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above.
Name of Purchaser:
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Purchaser: __________________________________
Name of Authorized Signatory:
Title of Authorized Signatory:
Email Address of Authorized Signatory:
Address for Notice to Purchaser:
Address for Delivery of Securities to Purchaser (if not same as address for notice):
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Shares:
Warrant Shares: Beneficial Ownership Blocker ☐ 4.99% or ☐ 9.99%
EIN or Other Tax ID Number: _______________________
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gthp_ex104.htm EXHIBIT 10.4
EXHIBIT A
NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR THE SECURITIES FOR WHICH THIS SECURITY IS EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS SECURITY AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS SECURITY MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT
GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC.
| Warrant Shares: ____________ | Initial Exercise Date: August 29, 2025 |
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THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, _______________________ or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 28, 2029, (the “Termination Date”) but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), up to ____________ shares (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”) of Common Stock. The purchase price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b).
Section 1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), dated August 29, 2025, among the Company and the purchaser’s signatory thereto.
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Section 2. Exercise.
a) Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercise Date and on or before the Termination Date by delivery to the Company of a duly executed PDF copy submitted by e-mail (or e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined in Section 2(d)(i) herein) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the aggregate Exercise Price for the shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. **** No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation as soon as reasonably practicable of the date on which the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Business Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.
b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $0.25, **** subject to adjustment hereunder (the “Exercise Price”).
c) No Cashless Exercise - Warrants will not be subject to cashless exercise.
d) “Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b) if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on The Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Purchasers of a majority in interest of the Securities then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.
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e) Mechanics of Exercise.
i. Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with The Depository Trust Company through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder or (B) the Warrant Shares are eligible for resale by the Holder without volume or manner-of-sale limitations pursuant to Rule 144 (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earliest of (i) two (2) Trading Days after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise, (ii) one (1) Trading Day after delivery of the aggregate Exercise Price to the Company and (iii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise.
ii. Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.
iii. Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise.
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iv. No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the Exercise Price or round up to the next whole share.
v. Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that, in the event that Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the Depository Trust Company (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.
vi. Closing of Books. The Company will not close its stockholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.
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e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, nonexercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or nonconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Stock Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within one Trading Day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61^st^ day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.
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Section 3. Certain Adjustments.
a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of Common Stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of Common Stock issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re‑classification.
b) [RESERVED].
c) Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 3(a) above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Stock Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, that, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
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d) Pro Rata Distributions. During such time as this Warrant is outstanding, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of shares of Common Stock, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that, to the extent that the Holder's right to participate in any such Distribution would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (or in the beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock as a result of such Distribution to such extent) and the portion of such Distribution shall be held in abeyance for the benefit of the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).
e) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company (or any Subsidiary), directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Stock or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires 50% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant). For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of Common Stock in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction.
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f) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.
g) Notice to Holder.
i. Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.
ii. Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Stock, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Stock, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any stockholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Stock, any consolidation or merger to which the Company (or any of its Subsidiaries) is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of its assets, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Stock is converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by email to the Holder at its last email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least 20 calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. The Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.
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Section 4. Transfer of Warrant.
a) Transferability. Subject to compliance with any applicable securities laws and the conditions set forth in Section 4(d) hereof and to the provisions of Section 4.1 of the Purchase Agreement, this Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant in full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.
b) New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the Initial Exercise Date and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.
c) Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.
d) Transfer Restrictions. If, at the time of the surrender of this Warrant in connection with any transfer of this Warrant, the transfer of this Warrant shall not be either (i) registered pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and under applicable state securities or blue sky laws or (ii) eligible for resale without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions or current public information requirements pursuant to Rule 144, the Company may require, as a condition of allowing such transfer, that the Holder or transferee of this Warrant, as the case may be, comply with the provisions of Section 5.7 of the Purchase Agreement.
e) Representation by the Holder. The Holder, by the acceptance hereof, represents and warrants that it is acquiring this Warrant and, upon any exercise hereof, will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Warrant Shares or any part thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the Securities Act.
Section 5. Miscellaneous.
a) No Rights as Stockholder Until Exercise; No Settlement in Cash. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i), except as expressly set forth in Section 3. Without limiting any rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise” pursuant to Section 2(c) or to receive cash payments pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) and Section 2(d)(iv) herein, in no event shall the Company be required to net cash settle an exercise of this Warrant.
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b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or stock certificate.
c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Business Day, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Business Day.
d) Authorized Shares.
The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Stock may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).
Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.
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Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.
e) Jurisdiction. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered, and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise, will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
g) Nonwaiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies. Without limiting any other provision of this Warrant or the Purchase Agreement, if the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.
h) Notices. Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder by the Company shall be delivered in accordance with the notice provisions of the Purchase Agreement.
i) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any Common Stock or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.
j) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.
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k) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or holder of Warrant Shares.
l) Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company and the Holder.
m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.
n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.
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| By: | /s/ Mark L. Faupel |
| | Name: Mark L. Faupel<br> <br>Title: CEO & President |
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
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(1) The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.
(2) Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):
[ ] in lawful money of the United States; or
[ ] [if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).
(3) Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
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The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:
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(4) Accredited Investor. The undersigned is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]
Name of Investing Entity: ________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity: _________________________________________________
Name of Authorized Signatory: ___________________________________________________________________
Title of Authorized Signatory: ____________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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EXHIBIT B
ASSIGNMENT FORM
(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to
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gthp_ex105.htm EXHIBIT 10.5
CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE
| Original Issuance Date: September 25, 2025 | Principal Amount: $160,000 |
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THIS CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTE is a duly authorized and valid Note of Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company”), having its principal place of business at 5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092.
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned promises to pay to John Imhoff (“Holder”) the principal sum of ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($160,000.00), in lawful money of the United States of America, at such place as Holder may designate in writing.
The Note shall accrue 10% simple annual interest from the date thereof and mature on February 28, 2027. The entire unpaid principal balance due on this Convertible Promissory Note (this "Note"), together with all accrued and unpaid interest and fees, if any, shall be paid back at the rate of $10,000 each month plus accrued interest starting on the last day of second month post receipt of funds by the Company. For example, if funds are received prior to the last day of September 2025 then the first payment shall be due on the 30^th^ of November 2025. Each month thereafter Holder shall be paid $10,000 plus accrued interest on the last day of each month until the note is fully paid off.
Should the Company fail to pay any monthly installments, the Holder shall have the option to convert the unpaid amount to the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of SEVEN CENTS ($0.07) per share if the Share price is less than the 10 day VWAP of FIFTY CENTS ($0.50) and FOURTEEN CENTS ($0.14) per share if the VWAP is at or above the 10 day VWAP of FIFTY CENTS ($0.50). The Holder shall notify the Company in writing if he wishes to convert unpaid amounts into shares. If Holder declines the option of conversion or does not inform Company in writing within five business days after the end of each month for which the conversion option is in effect, the unpaid amount shall roll over to the next month and continue to earn interest at 10%.
With the Holder's written permission, this Note may be prepaid in full or in part from time to time without penalty or premium.
All parties to this Note, including maker and any sureties, endorsers, or guarantors, hereby waive protest, presentment, notice of dishonor, and notice of acceleration of maturity and agree to continue to remain bound for the payment of principal, interest and all other sums due under this Note, notwithstanding any change or changes by way of release, surrender, exchange, modification or substitution of any security for this Note or by way of any extension or extensions of time for the payment of principal and interest, if any; and all such parties waive all and every kind of notice of such change or changes and agree that the same may be made without notice or consent of any of them.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia, regardless of laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this instrument to be duly executed the day and year first above written.
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| By: | /s/ Mark L. Faupel |
| | Mark L. Faupel |
| | CEO & President |
gthp_ex106.htm EXHIBIT 10.6
NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE CONVERTIBLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH MAY BE THE LEGAL COUNSEL OPINION (AS DEFINED IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT)), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144, RULE 144A OR REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT OR OTHER APPLICABLE EXEMPTION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.
| Principal Amount: 107,800.00 |
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| Actual Amount of Purchase Price: 98,000.00 |
All values are in US Dollars.
PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower” or the “Company”), hereby promises to pay to the order of LABRYS FUND II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, or registered assigns (the “Holder”), in the form of lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of $107,800.00 (the “Principal Amount”) (subject to adjustment herein), which includes the purchase price of $98,000.00 plus an original issue discount in the amount of $9,800.00 (the “OID”), and to pay a one-time interest charge on the Principal Amount hereof at the rate of ten percent (10%) (the “Interest Rate”) (which is equal to $10,780.00 and shall be guaranteed and earned in full as of the date hereof (the “Issue Date”)), when such amounts become due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise, as further provided herein. The maturity date shall be twelve (12) months from the Issue Date (the “Maturity Date”), and is the date upon which the Principal Amount (which includes the OID) and any accrued and unpaid interest and other fees, shall be due and payable (in addition to all payment obligations under Section 4.13 of this Note).
This Note may not be prepaid or repaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein.
Any Principal Amount or interest on this Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) fifteen percent (15%) per annum and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). Interest and Default Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed.
All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Borrower (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Note is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day.
Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of the Issue Date, pursuant to which this Note was originally issued (the “Purchase Agreement”). As used in this Note, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed. As used herein, the term “Trading Day” means any day that shares of Common Stock are listed for trading or quotation on the Principal Market (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), provided, however, that if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted on any Principal Market, then any calendar day.
This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
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The following terms shall also apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS
1.1 Conversion Right. The Holder shall have the right, on any calendar day, at any time on or following the earlier of (i) the date that an Event of Default (as defined in this Note) occurs under this Note or (ii) the date that the Borrower fails to pay any Amortization Payment (as defined in this Note) when due as provided in Section 4.13 of this Note, to convert all or any portion of the then outstanding and unpaid Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified, at the Conversion Price (as defined below) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”), by submitting to the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent a Notice of Conversion (as defined in this Note) by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date (as defined in this Note) prior to 11:59 p.m., New York, New York time; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Holder shall not have the right to convert any portion of this Note, pursuant to Section 1 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after conversion as set forth on the applicable Notice of Conversion, the Holder (together with the Holder’s affiliates (the “Affiliates”), and any other Persons (as defined below) acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) conversion of the remaining, nonconverted portion of this Note beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or nonconverted portion of any other securities of the Company subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 1.1, beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 1.1, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of the Holder, the Company shall within two Trading Days confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Note, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding at the time of the respective calculation hereunder, provided, however, that the Holder may from time to time increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% by delivering written notice of such to the Company, with such increase or decrease not effective until the sixty-first (61st) day after delivery of such written notice. “Person” and “Persons” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and any governmental entity or any department or agency thereof. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Note. The number of Conversion Shares to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent by the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent before 11:59 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”). The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the Principal Amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Holder’s option, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such Principal Amount at the Interest Rate to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2).
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1.2 Conversion Price.
(a) Calculation of Conversion Price. The per share conversion price into which Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) under this Note shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock hereunder as further described in this Note (the “Conversion Price”) shall equal the Market Price (as defined in this Note), subject to adjustment as provided in this Note. “Market Price” shall mean 75% of the average of the two (2) lowest closing prices of the Common Stock on the Principal Market during the ten (10) Trading Day period immediately preceding the respective Conversion Date. If at any time the Conversion Price as determined hereunder for any conversion would be less than the par value of the Common Stock, then at the sole discretion of the Holder, the Conversion Price hereunder may equal such par value for such conversion and the Conversion Amount for such conversion may be increased to include Additional Principal, where “Additional Principal” means such additional amount to be added to the Conversion Amount to the extent necessary to cause the number of conversion shares issuable upon such conversion to equal the same number of conversion shares as would have been issued had the Conversion Price not been adjusted by the Holder to the par value price. Holder shall be entitled to deduct $1,500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder’s fees associated with each Notice of Conversion. All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, rights offerings, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately decreases or increases the Common Stock. If the Company, at any time while this Note is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions payable in shares of Common Stock on shares of Common Stock or any Common Stock Equivalents, (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of a reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares or (iv) issues, in the event of a reclassification of shares of the Common Stock, any shares of capital stock of the Company, then the Conversion Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding any treasury shares of the Company) outstanding immediately before such event, and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event. Any adjustment made pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification. “Common Stock Equivalents” means any securities of the Company or the Company’s Subsidiaries (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time Common Stock, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Stock.
(b) Voluntary Adjustment By Company. Subject to the rules and regulations of the Principal Market, the Company may at any time while this Note is outstanding, with the prior written consent of the Holder, reduce the then applicable Conversion Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, the Holder shall not be required to effectuate such conversion in the event of any reduction in Conversion Price by the Company.
1.3 Authorized and Reserved Shares. The Borrower covenants that at all times beginning on the Issue Date and continuing until the Note is extinguished in the entirety, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of a number of Conversion Shares equal to the greater of: (a) 3,050,289 shares of Common Stock or (b) the sum of (i) the number of Conversion Shares issuable upon the full conversion of this Note at a conversion price equal to the Conversion Price (assuming no payment of Principal Amount or interest) multiplied by (ii) three (3) (the “Reserved Amount”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Reserved Amount shall be required to be reserved by the Borrower pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence even if the Note is not yet convertible into Common Stock by the Holder under Section 1.1 of this Note. The Borrower represents that upon issuance, the Conversion Shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. The Borrower (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Conversion Shares or instructions to have the Conversion Shares issued as contemplated by Section 1.4(e) hereof, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates or cause the Company to electronically issue shares of Common Stock to execute and issue the necessary certificates for the Conversion Shares or cause the Conversion Shares to be issued as contemplated by Section 1.4(e) hereof in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.
1.4 Method of Conversion.
(a) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid Principal Amount is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the Principal Amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Holder shall, prima facie, be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error.
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(b) Payment of Taxes. The Borrower shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Note in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and the Borrower shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Borrower the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Borrower that such tax has been paid.
(c) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Conversion Shares (or cause the electronic delivery of the Conversion Shares as contemplated by Section 1.4(e) hereof) within one (1) Trading Day after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid Principal Amount and interest (including any Default Interest) under this Note, surrender of this Note). If the Company shall fail for any reason or for no reason to issue to the Holder on or prior to the Deadline a certificate for the number of Conversion Shares or to which the Holder is entitled hereunder and register such Conversion Shares on the Company’s share register or to credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC (as defined below) for such number of Conversion Shares to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s conversion of this Note (a “Conversion Failure”), then, in addition to all other remedies available to the Holder, (i) the Company shall pay in cash to the Holder on each day after the Deadline and during such Conversion Failure an amount equal to 2.0% of the product of (A) the sum of the number of Conversion Shares not issued to the Holder on or prior to the Deadline and to which the Holder is entitled and (B) the closing sale price of the Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately preceding the last possible date which the Company could have issued such Conversion Shares to the Holder without violating this Section 1.4(c); and (ii) the Holder, upon written notice to the Company, may void all or any portion of such Notice of Conversion; provided that the voiding of all or any portion of a Notice of Conversion shall not affect the Company’s obligations to make any payments which have accrued prior to the date of such notice. In addition to the foregoing, if on or prior to the Deadline the Company shall fail to issue and deliver a certificate to the Holder and register such Conversion Shares on the Company’s share register or credit the Holder’s balance account with DTC for the number of Conversion Shares to which the Holder is entitled upon the Holder’s exercise hereunder or pursuant to the Company’s obligation pursuant to clause (ii) below, and if on or after such Trading Day the Holder purchases (in an open market transaction or otherwise) shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise that the Holder anticipated receiving from the Company, then the Company shall, within two (2) Trading Days after the Holder’s request and in the Holder’s discretion, either (i) pay cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions and other reasonable and customary out-of-pocket expenses, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased (the “Buy-In Price”), at which point the Company’s obligation to deliver such certificate (and to issue such Conversion Shares) or credit such Holder’s balance account with DTC for such Conversion Shares shall terminate, or (ii) promptly honor its obligation to deliver to the Holder a certificate or certificates representing such Conversion Shares or credit such Holder’s balance account with DTC and pay cash to the Holder in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the Buy-In Price over the product of (A) such number of shares of Common Stock, times (B) the closing sales price of the Common Stock on the date of exercise. Nothing shall limit the Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity, including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver certificates representing the Conversion Shares (or to electronically deliver such Conversion Shares) upon the conversion of this Note as required pursuant to the terms hereof.
(d) Obligation of Borrower to Deliver Common Stock. At the time that the Holder submits the Notice of Conversion to the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Conversion Shares issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding Principal Amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest (including any Default Interest) under this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations under this Article I, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for the Conversion Shares (or cause the electronic delivery of the Conversion Shares as contemplated by Section 1.4(e) hereof) shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion. The Conversion Date specified in the Notice of Conversion shall be the Conversion Date so long as the Notice of Conversion is sent to the Borrower or Borrower’s transfer agent before 11:59 p.m., New York, New York time, on such date.
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(e) Delivery of Conversion Shares by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion hereof, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer or Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian programs, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions contained in Section 1.1 and in this Section 1.4, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion hereof to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system.
1.5 Concerning the Shares. The Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be the Legal Counsel Opinion (as defined in the Purchase Agreement)) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption, or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 1.5 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). Except as otherwise provided in the Purchase Agreement (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for the Conversion Shares that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:
| “NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE EXERCISABLE HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH MAY BE THE LEGAL COUNSEL OPINION (AS DEFINED IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT)), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144, RULE 144A, REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT, OR OTHER APPLICABLE EXEMPTION. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.” |
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue to the Holder a certificate for the applicable Conversion Shares without such legend upon which it is stamped or (as requested by the Holder) issue the applicable Conversion Shares by electronic delivery by crediting the account of such holder’s broker with DTC, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws: (a) such Conversion Shares are registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) the Company or the Holder provides the Legal Counsel Opinion (as contemplated by and in accordance with Section 4(m) of the Purchase Agreement) to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Conversion Shares may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent and all DTC fees associated with any such issuance. The Holder agrees to sell all Conversion Shares, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Conversion Shares pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption, at the Deadline, notwithstanding that the conditions of Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption, as applicable, have been met, it will be considered an Event of Default under this Note.
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1.6 Effect of Certain Events.
(a) Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc. At the option of the Holder, the sale, conveyance or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, or the consolidation, merger or other business combination of the Borrower with or into any other Person (as defined below) or Persons when the Borrower is not the survivor shall either: (i) be deemed to be an Event of Default pursuant to which the Borrower shall be required to pay to the Holder upon the consummation of and as a condition to such transaction an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined in this Note) or (ii) be treated pursuant to Section 1.6(b) hereof. “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity or organization.
(b) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc. If, at any time when this Note is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of this Note, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then the Holder of this Note shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Note, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Note been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Note to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not effectuate any transaction described in this Section 1.6(b) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, at least thirty (30) days prior written notice (but in any event at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Note), (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Section 1.6(b), and (c) the Borrower obtains written consent from the Holder to effectuate the respective Fundamental Transaction. The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.
(c) Adjustment Due to Distribution. If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Note shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Note after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.
(d) Purchase Rights. If, at any time when all or any portion of this Note is issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues any convertible securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property (the “Purchase Rights”) pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock, then the Holder of this Note will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which such Holder could have acquired if such Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete conversion of this Note (without regard to any limitations on conversion contained herein) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights.
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(e) Notice of Adjustments. Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price as a result of the events described in Section 1.6 of this Note, the Borrower shall, at its expense and within one (1) calendar day after the occurrence of each respective adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price, compute such adjustment or readjustment and prepare and furnish to the Holder a certificate setting forth (i) the Conversion Price in effect at such time, (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities or property which at the time would be received upon conversion of the Note, (iii) the detailed facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based, and (iv) copies of the documentation (including but not limited to relevant transaction documents) that evidences the adjustment or readjustment. In addition, the Borrower shall, within one (1) calendar day after each written request from the Holder, furnish to such Holder a like certificate setting forth (i) the Conversion Price in effect at such time, (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities or property which at the time would be received upon conversion of the Note, (iii) the detailed facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based, and (iv) copies of the documentation (including but not limited to relevant transaction documents) that evidences the adjustment or readjustment. For the avoidance of doubt, each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price as a result of the events described in Section 1.6 of this Note shall occur without any action by the Holder and regardless of whether the Borrower complied with the notification provisions in Section 1.6 of this Note.
1.7 Status as Shareholder. Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by the Holder, (i) the Conversion Shares covered thereby shall be deemed converted into shares of Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as the Holder of such converted portion of this Note shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such shares of Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Borrower to comply with the terms of this Note. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Holder has not received certificates for all shares of Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Note for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Borrower) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Note with respect to such unconverted portions of this Note and the Borrower shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Note to the Holder or, if the Note has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Note has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies for the Borrower’s failure to convert this Note.
1.8 Prepayment. At any time prior to the date that an Event of Default under this Note occurs, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on five (5) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holder of the Note, to prepay the outstanding Principal Amount and interest then due under this Note in accordance with this Section 1.8. Any notice of prepayment hereunder (an “Optional Prepayment Notice”) shall be delivered to the Holder of the Note at its registered addresses and shall state: (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay the Note, and (2) the date of prepayment which shall be five (5) Trading Days from the date of the Optional Prepayment Notice (the “Optional Prepayment Date”). On the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall make payment of the amounts designated below to or upon the order of the Holder as specified by the Holder in writing to the Borrower. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Note in accordance with this Section 1.8, the Borrower shall make payment to the Holder of an amount in cash equal to the sum of: (w) the Principal Amount then outstanding plus (x) the accrued and unpaid interest on the Principal Amount to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the applicable prepayment amount due to the Holder of the Note as provided in this Section 1.8, then the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to prepay any part of the Note pursuant to this Section 1.8.
ARTICLE II. RANKING AND CERTAIN COVENANTS
2.1 Ranking. This Note shall be an unsecured obligation of the Borrower.
2.2 Distributions on Capital Stock. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not without the Holder’s written consent (a) pay, declare or set apart for such payment, any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, property or other securities) on shares of capital stock other than dividends on shares of Common Stock solely in the form of additional shares of Common Stock or (b) directly or indirectly or through any subsidiary make any other payment or distribution in respect of its capital stock except for distributions pursuant to any shareholders’ rights plan which is approved by a majority of the Borrower’s disinterested directors.
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2.3 Sale of Assets. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, neither the Borrower nor any of the Borrower’s Subsidiaries shall, without the Holder’s written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business. Any consent by the Holder to the disposition of any assets may be conditioned on a specified use of the proceeds of disposition.
2.4 3(a)(10) Transaction. So long as this Note is outstanding, the Borrower shall not enter into any transaction or arrangement structured in accordance with, based upon, or related or pursuant to, in whole or in part, Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act (a “3(a)(10) Transaction”). Each time the Borrower fails to comply with this Section 2.4 of this Note, a liquidated damages charge of 25% of the outstanding principal balance of this Note, but not less than $25,000, will be assessed and will become immediately due and payable to the Holder at Holder’s election in the form of a cash payment or added to the balance of this Note (under Holder's and Borrower's expectation that this amount will tack back to the Issue Date), in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity.
2.5 Preservation of Business and Existence, etc. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, (a) change the nature of its business; or (b) sell, divest, change the structure of any material assets other than in the ordinary course of business.
ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
It shall be considered an event of default if any of the following events listed in this Article III (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur on or after the Issue Date:
3.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the Principal Amount hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, or fails to fully comply with Section 1.10 of this Note.
3.2 Conversion and the Shares. The Borrower (i) fails to issue Conversion Shares to the Holder (or announces or threatens in writing that it will not honor its obligation to do so) upon exercise by the Holder of the conversion rights of the Holder in accordance with the terms of this Note, (ii) fails to transfer or cause its transfer agent to transfer (issue) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for the Conversion Shares issuable to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, (iii) fails to reserve the Reserved Amount at all times, (iv) the Borrower directs its transfer agent not to transfer or delays, impairs, and/or hinders its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing) (electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for the Conversion Shares issuable to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note, or fails to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Conversion Shares issued to the Holder upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to this Note as and when required by this Note (or makes any written announcement, statement or threat that it does not intend to honor the obligations described in this paragraph) and any such failure shall continue uncured (or any written announcement, statement or threat not to honor its obligations shall not be rescinded in writing) for two (2) Trading Days after the Holder shall have delivered a Notice of Conversion, and/or (v) fails to remain current in its obligations to its transfer agent (including but not limited to payment obligations to its transfer agent). It shall be an Event of Default of this Note, if a conversion of this Note is delayed, hindered or frustrated due to a balance owed by the Borrower to its transfer agent. If at the option of the Holder, the Holder advances any funds to the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to process a conversion, such advanced funds shall be added to the principal balance of the Note.
3.3 Breach of Agreements and Covenants. The Borrower breaches any covenant, agreement, or other term or condition contained in the Purchase Agreement, this Note, Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith or therewith.
3.4 Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made in the Purchase Agreement, this Note, Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made.
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3.5 Receiver or Trustee. The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
3.6 Judgments. Any money judgment, writ or similar process shall be entered or filed against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower or any of its property or other assets for more than $100,000, and shall remain unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of twenty (20) days unless otherwise consented to by the Holder, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
3.7 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower.
3.8 Failure to Comply with the 1934 Act. At any time after the Issue Date, the Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.
3.9 Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business.
3.10 Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
3.11 Maintenance of Assets. The failure by Borrower to maintain any material intellectual property rights, personal, real property or other assets which are necessary to conduct its business (whether now or in the future).
3.12 Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that the Borrower proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Borrower fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower.
3.13 Inside Information. Any attempt by the Borrower or its officers, directors, and/or affiliates to transmit, convey, disclose, or any actual transmittal, conveyance, or disclosure by the Borrower or its officers, directors, and/or affiliates of, material non-public information concerning the Borrower, to the Holder or its successors and assigns, which is not immediately cured by Borrower’s filing of a Form 8-K pursuant to Regulation FD on that same date.
3.14 Unavailability of Rule 144. If, at any time on or after the date that is six (6) calendar months after the Issue Date, the Holder is unable to (i) obtain a standard “144 legal opinion letter” from an attorney reasonably acceptable to the Holder, the Holder’s brokerage firm (and respective clearing firm), and the Borrower’s transfer agent in order to facilitate the Holder’s conversion of any portion of the Note into free trading shares of the Borrower’s Common Stock pursuant to Rule 144, and/or (ii) thereupon deposit such shares into the Holder’s brokerage account.
3.15 Delisting, Suspension, or Quotation of Trading of Common Stock. If, at any time on or after the Issue Date, the Borrower’s Common Stock (i) is suspended from trading, (ii) halted from trading, and/or (iii) fails to be listed or quoted on a Principal Market.
3.16 Failure to Pay an Amortization Payment. The Borrower fails to pay an Amortization Payment (as defined in this Note) when due as provided in Section 4.13 of this Note.
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3.17 Rights and Remedies Upon an Event of Default. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default specified in this Article III, this Note shall become immediately due and payable, and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to the Principal Amount then outstanding plus accrued interest (including any Default Interest) through the date of full repayment multiplied by 150% (collectively the “Default Amount”), as well as all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived by the Borrower. Holder may, in Holder’s sole discretion, convert all or any portion of this Note (including the Default Amount) into Common Stock pursuant to the terms of this Note (for the avoidance of doubt, this shall apply even if such conversion occurs after the Maturity Date). The Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.
ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies of the Holder existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
4.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, e-mail or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by e-mail or facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower, to:
Guided Therapeutics, Inc.
5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Attention: Mark Faupel
e-mail: mfaupel@guidedinc.com
If to the Holder:
LABRYS FUND II, L.P.
145 Tremont Street, Suite 201-1408
Boston, MA 02111
e-mail: admin@labrysii.com
4.3 Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
4.4 Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. The Borrower shall not assign this Note or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Holder. The Holder may assign its rights hereunder to any “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act) in a private transaction from the Holder or to any of its “affiliates”, as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Borrower.
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4.5 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
4.6 Arbitration of Claims; Governing Law; Venue; Attorney’s Fees. The Company and Holder shall submit all Claims (as defined in Exhibit B of the Purchase Agreement) (the “Claims”) arising under this Note or any other agreement between the parties and their affiliates or any Claim relating to the relationship of the parties to binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions set forth in Exhibit B of the Purchase Agreement (the “Arbitration Provisions”). The Company and Holder hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the Company and Holder hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Note. By executing this Note, Company represents, warrants and covenants that Company has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Company will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. The Company acknowledges and agrees that Holder may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of the Company regarding the Arbitration Provisions. This Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Note shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware. The Company and Holder consent to and expressly agree that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any Claims arising under this Note or any other agreement between the Company and Holder or their respective affiliates (including but not limited to the Transaction Documents) or any Claim relating to the relationship of the Company and Holder or their respective affiliates shall be in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Without modifying the Company’s and Holder’s obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions, for any litigation arising in connection with any of the Transaction Documents (and notwithstanding the terms (specifically including any governing law and venue terms) of any transfer agent services agreement or other agreement between the Company’s transfer agent and the Company, such litigation specifically includes, without limitation any action between or involving Company and the Company’s transfer agent under the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or otherwise related to Holder in any way (specifically including, without limitation, any action where Company seeks to obtain an injunction, temporary restraining order, or otherwise prohibit the Company’s transfer agent from issuing shares of Common Stock to Holder for any reason)), each party hereto hereby (i) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (ii) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, (iii) agrees to not bring any such action (specifically including, without limitation, any action where Company seeks to obtain an injunction, temporary restraining order, or otherwise prohibit the Company’s transfer agent from issuing shares of Common Stock to Holder for any reason) outside of any state or federal court sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and (iv) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim, defense or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdiction or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, nothing herein shall limit, or shall be deemed or construed to limit, the ability of the Holder to realize on any collateral or any other security, or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of the Holder, including through a legal action in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Company hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, and any claim that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper (including but not limited to based upon forum non conveniens). THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS NOTE OR ANY TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. The Company irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Note or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to Company at the address in effect for notices to it under this Note and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. The prevailing party in any action or dispute brought in connection with this Note or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If any provision of this Note shall be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Note in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Note in any other jurisdiction.
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4.7 Certain Amounts. Whenever pursuant to this Note the Borrower is required to pay an amount in excess of the outstanding Principal Amount (or the portion thereof required to be paid at that time) plus accrued and unpaid interest plus Default Interest on such interest, the Borrower and the Holder agree that the actual damages to the Holder from the receipt of cash payment on this Note may be difficult to determine and the amount to be so paid by the Borrower represents stipulated damages and not a penalty and is intended to compensate the Holder in part for loss of the opportunity to convert this Note and to earn a return from the sale of shares of Common Stock acquired upon conversion of this Note at a price in excess of the price paid for such shares pursuant to this Note. The Borrower and the Holder hereby agree that such amount of stipulated damages is not plainly disproportionate to the possible loss to the Holder from the receipt of a cash payment without the opportunity to convert this Note into shares of Common Stock.
4.8 Purchase Agreement. The Company and the Holder shall be bound by the applicable terms of the Purchase Agreement, and the Transaction Documents entered into in connection herewith and therewith.
4.9 Remedies. The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
4.10 Construction; Headings. This Note shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and all the Holder and shall not be construed against any person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Note are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Note.
4.11 Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Company hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Holder in order to enforce any right or remedy under this Note. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Note, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Company under this Note for payments which under the applicable law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under the applicable law in the nature of interest that the Company may be obligated to pay under this Note exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by applicable law and applicable to this Note is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the Issue Date, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to this Note from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Company to the Holder with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this the Note, such excess shall be applied by the Holder to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Company, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Holder’s election.
4.12 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Note is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law (including any judicial ruling), then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Note.
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4.13 Amortization Payments. In addition to all other payment obligations under this Note, the Borrower shall also make the following amortization payments (each an “Amortization Payment”) in cash to the Holder towards the repayment of this Note, as provided in the following table:
| Payment Date: | Payment Amount: |
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| February 27, 2026 | $ | 59,290.04 |
| March 27, 2026 | $ | 9,881.66 |
| April 27, 2026 | $ | 9,881.66 |
| May 27, 2026 | $ | 9,881.66 |
| June 26, 2026 | $ | 9,881.66 |
| July 27, 2026 | $ | 9,881.66 |
| August 27, 2026 | All remaining outstanding amounts under the Note | |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer on August 27, 2025.
Guided Therapeutics, Inc.
| By: | /s/ Mark Faupel |
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| | Name: Mark Faupel |
| | Title: Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT A -- NOTICE OF CONVERSION
The undersigned hereby elects to convert $ principal amount of the Note (defined below) into that number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the conversion of the Note (“Common Stock”) as set forth below, of Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), according to the conditions of the promissory note of the Borrower dated as of August 27, 2025 (the “Note”), as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, if any.
Box Checked as to applicable instructions:
| ☐ | The Borrower shall electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Notice of Conversion to the account of the undersigned or its nominee with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system (“DWAC Transfer”). |
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| | Name of DTC Prime Broker: |
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| ☐ | The undersigned hereby requests that the Borrower issue a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below (which numbers are based on the Holder’s calculation<br> <br>attached hereto) in the name(s) specified immediately below or, if additional space is necessary, on an attachment hereto: |
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| Number of Shares of Common Stock to be<br> <br>Issued Pursuant to Conversion of the Note: | |
| Amount of Principal Balance Due remaining<br> <br>Under the Note after this conversion: | |
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gthp_ex107.htm EXHIBIT 10.7
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of August 27, 2025, by and between Guided Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with headquarters located at 5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (the “Company”), and LABRYS FUND II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, with its address at 145 Tremont Street, Suite 201-1408, Boston, MA 02111 (the “Buyer”).
WHEREAS:
A. The Company and the Buyer are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and Rule 506(b) promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the 1933 Act;
B. Buyer desires to purchase from the Company, and the Company desires to issue and sell to the Buyer, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a promissory note of the Company, in the aggregate principal amount of $107,800.00 (as the principal amount thereof may be increased pursuant to the terms thereof, and together with any note(s) issued in replacement thereof or as a dividend thereon or otherwise with respect thereto in accordance with the terms thereof, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, the “Note”), convertible into shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Company (the “Common Stock”), upon the terms and subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in such Note; and
C. The Buyer wishes to purchase, upon the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, such principal amount of the Note as is set forth in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the agreements and covenants herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Buyer hereby agree as follows:
- Purchase and Sale of Note.
a. Purchase of Note. On the Closing Date (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Company, the Note, as further provided herein. As used in this Agreement, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed.
b. Form of Payment. On the Closing Date: (i) the Buyer shall pay the purchase price of $98,000.00 (the “Purchase Price”) for the Note, to be issued and sold to it at the Closing (as defined below), by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Note, and (ii) the Company shall deliver such duly executed Note on behalf of the Company, to the Buyer, against delivery of such Purchase Price. On the Closing Date, the Buyer shall withhold a non-accountable sum of $3,500.00 from the Purchase Price to cover the Buyer’s legal fees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. On the Closing, the Buyer shall also withhold a sum of $3,750.00 from the Purchase Price to cover the payment of the Company’s fees owed to HCC Securities Group, Inc., a registered broker-dealer (CRD #16861) (the “Placement Agent”) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
c. Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be on the date that the Purchase Price for the Note is paid by Buyer pursuant to terms of this Agreement.
d. Closing. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties (including via exchange of electronic signatures).
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- Buyer’s Representations and Warranties. The Buyer represents and warrants to the Company as of the Closing Date that:
a. Investment Purpose. As of the Closing Date, the Buyer is purchasing the Note (the Note and shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note (the “Conversion Shares”) shall collectively be referred to herein as the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act; provided, however, that by making the representations herein, the Buyer does not agree to hold any of the Securities for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Securities at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the 1933 Act.
b. Accredited Investor Status. The Buyer is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”).
c. Reliance on Exemptions. The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities.
d. Information. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remains outstanding will continue to be, furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Securities which have been requested by the Buyer or its advisors. The Buyer and its advisors, if any, have been, and for so long as the Note remains outstanding will continue to be, afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company regarding its business and affairs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company has not disclosed to the Buyer any material nonpublic information regarding the Company or otherwise and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Buyer. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigation conducted by Buyer or any of its advisors or representatives shall modify, amend or affect Buyer’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in Section 3 below.
e. Governmental Review. The Buyer understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities.
f. Transferor Re-sale. The Buyer understands that (i) the sale or resale of the Securities has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws, and the Securities may not be transferred unless (a) the Securities are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, (b) the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Company, an opinion of counsel (which may be the Legal Counsel Opinion (as defined below)) that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions to the effect that the Securities to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company, (c) the Securities are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”)) of the Buyer who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the Securities only in accordance with this Section 2(f) and who is an Accredited Investor, (d) the Securities are sold pursuant to Rule 144 or other applicable exemption, or (e) the Securities are sold pursuant to Regulation S under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Regulation S”), and the Buyer shall have delivered to the Company, at the cost of the Company, an opinion of counsel that shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in corporate transactions, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company; (ii) any sale of such Securities made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any re-sale of such Securities under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to register such Securities under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder (in each case). Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything else contained herein to the contrary, the Securities may be pledged in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement secured by the Securities, and such pledge of Securities shall not be deemed to be a transfer, sale or assignment of the Securities hereunder, and the Buyer in effecting such pledge of Securities shall not be required to provide the Company with any notice thereof or otherwise make any delivery to the Company pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise.
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g. Legends. The Buyer understands that until such time as the Note and/or Conversion Shares have been registered under the 1933 Act or may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, the Securities may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form (and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of such Securities):
| “NEITHER THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE NOR THE SECURITIES INTO WHICH THESE SECURITIES ARE [CONVERTIBLE/EXERCISABLE] HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED (I) IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR (II) UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144, RULE 144A, REGULATION S, OR OTHER APPLICABLE EXEMPTION UNDER SAID ACT. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.” |
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate or book entry statement for the applicable shares of Common Stock without such legend to the holder of any Security upon which it is stamped or (as requested by such holder) issue the applicable shares of Common Stock to such holder by electronic delivery by crediting the account of such holder’s broker with The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) the Company or the Buyer provides the Legal Counsel Opinion (as contemplated by and in accordance with Section 4(l) hereof) to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent and all DTC fees associated with any such issuance. The Buyer agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Buyer with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption at the Deadline (as defined in the Note), it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
h. Authorization; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized by the Buyer and has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Buyer, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Buyer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and except as may be limited by the exercise of judicial discretion in applying principles of equity.
- Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Buyer as of the Closing Date that:
a. Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below), if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated or formed, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and conducted. The SEC Documents set forth a list of all of the Subsidiaries of the Company and the jurisdiction in which each is incorporated. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which its ownership or use of property or the nature of the business conducted by it makes such qualification necessary except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing would not have a Material Adverse Effect. “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, financial condition or prospects of the Company or its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole, or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements or instruments to be entered into in connection herewith. “Subsidiaries” means any corporation or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, in which the Company owns, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership interest.
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b. Authorization; Enforcement. The Company and Subsidiaries have all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform the Transaction Documents and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. The Company represents and warrants that (i) the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents, the Note, and Conversion Shares by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Note as well as the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) have been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, its shareholders, or its debt holders is required, (i) the Transaction Documents (together with any other instruments executed in connection herewith or therewith) have been duly executed and delivered by the Company and Subsidiaries by its authorized representatives, and such authorized representatives are the true and official representative with authority to sign the Transaction Documents and the other instruments documents executed in connection herewith or therewith and bind the Company and Subsidiaries accordingly, and (iii) the Transaction Documents constitute, and upon execution and delivery by the Company and Subsidiaries as applicable, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company and Subsidiaries, enforceable against the Company and Subsidiaries in accordance with their terms.
c. Capitalization; Governing Documents. As of August 27, 2025, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of: 500,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock, of which 80,397,991 shares were issued and outstanding, and 5,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, of which 0.3 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock, 1 share of Series C1 convertible preferred stock, 3.3 shares of Series C2 convertible preferred stock, 0.8 shares of Series D convertible preferred stock, 1.7 shares of Series of Series E convertible preferred stock, 1.4 shares of Series F convertible preferred stock, 3.3 shares of Series F-2 convertible preferred stock, and 62 shares of Series G convertible preferred stock were issued and outstanding. All of such outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company and the Conversion Shares are, or upon issuance will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. No shares of capital stock of the Company are subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights of the shareholders of the Company or any liens or encumbrances imposed through the actions or failure to act of the Company. As of the effective date of this Agreement, other than as publicly announced prior to such date and reflected in the SEC Documents of the Company (i) there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe for, puts, calls, rights of first refusal, agreements, understandings, claims or other commitments or rights of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into or exchangeable for any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or arrangements by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of its or their securities under the 1933 Act and (iii) there are no anti-dilution or price adjustment provisions contained in any security issued by the Company (or in any agreement providing rights to security holders) that will be triggered by the issuance of any of the Securities. The Company has furnished to the Buyer true and correct copies of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as in effect on the date hereof (“Certificate of Incorporation”), the Company’s By-laws, as in effect on the date hereof (the “By-laws”), and the terms of all securities convertible into or exercisable for Common Stock of the Company and the material rights of the holders thereof in respect thereto.
d. Issuance of Conversion Shares. The Conversion Shares are duly authorized and reserved for issuance and, upon conversion of the Note in accordance with its terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
e. [Intentionally Omitted].
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f. Acknowledgment of Dilution. The Company understands and acknowledges the potentially dilutive effect of the Conversion Shares upon the conversion of the Note to the Common Stock. The Company further acknowledges that its obligation to issue, upon conversion of the Note, the Conversion Shares, are absolute and unconditional regardless of the dilutive effect that such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company.
g. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents by the Company and Subsidiaries, and the consummation by the Company and Subsidiaries of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the issuance and reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, note, evidence of indebtedness, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities is subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect), or (iv) trigger any anti-dilution and/or ratchet provision contained in any other contract in which the Company is a party thereto or any security issued by the Company. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of its Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws or other organizational documents and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in default (and no event has occurred which with notice or lapse of time or both could put the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in default) under, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any action or failed to take any action that would give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which any property or assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected, except for possible defaults as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect. The businesses of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any, are not being conducted, and shall not be conducted so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the 1933 Act and any applicable state securities laws, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court, governmental agency, regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization or stock market or any third party in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement and the Note in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof or to issue and sell the Note in accordance with the terms hereof and, upon conversion of the Note, issue Conversion Shares. All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof. The Company is not in violation of the listing requirements of the Principal Market (as defined herein) and does not reasonably anticipate that the Common Stock will be delisted by the Principal Market in the foreseeable future. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing. The “Principal Market” shall mean the principal securities exchange or trading market where such Common Stock is listed or traded, including but not limited to any tier of the OTC Markets, any tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market (including NASDAQ Capital Market), or the NYSE American, or any successor to such markets.
h. SEC Documents; Financial Statements. The Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof and all exhibits included therein and financial statements and schedules thereto and documents (other than exhibits to such documents) incorporated by reference therein, being hereinafter referred to herein as the “SEC Documents”). As of their respective dates, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to the SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents, at the time they were filed with the SEC, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. None of the statements made in any such SEC Documents is, or has been, required to be amended or updated under applicable law (except for such statements as have been amended or updated in subsequent filings prior the date hereof). As of their respective dates, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments). Except as set forth in the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents, the Company has no liabilities, contingent or otherwise, other than (i) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business subsequent to June 30, 2025, and (ii) obligations under contracts and commitments incurred in the ordinary course of business and not required under generally accepted accounting principles to be reflected in such financial statements, which, individually or in the aggregate, are not material to the financial condition or operating results of the Company. The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act. The Company has never been a “shell company” as described in Rule 144(i)(1)(i).
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i. Absence of Certain Changes. Since June 30, 2025, there has been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the assets, liabilities, business, properties, operations, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
j. Absence of Litigation. There is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a Material Adverse Effect. The SEC Documents contain a complete list and summary description of any pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened proceeding against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, without regard to whether it would have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.
k. Intellectual Property. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries owns or possesses the requisite licenses or rights to use all patents, patent applications, patent rights, inventions, know-how, trade secrets, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, service names, trade names and copyrights (“Intellectual Property”) necessary to enable it to conduct its business as now operated (and, as presently contemplated to be operated in the future); there is no claim or action by any person pertaining to, or proceeding pending, or to the Company’s knowledge threatened, which challenges the right of the Company or of a Subsidiary with respect to any Intellectual Property necessary to enable it to conduct its business as now operated (and, as presently contemplated to be operated in the future); to the best of the Company’s knowledge, the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ current and intended products, services and processes do not infringe on any Intellectual Property or other rights held by any person; and the Company is unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries have taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and value of their Intellectual Property.
l. No Materially Adverse Contracts, Etc. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to any charter, corporate or other legal restriction, or any judgment, decree, order, rule or regulation which in the judgment of the Company’s officers has or is expected in the future to have a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any contract or agreement which in the judgment of the Company’s officers has or is expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
m. Tax Status. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries has made or filed all federal, state and foreign income and all other tax returns, reports and declarations required by any jurisdiction to which it is subject (unless and only to the extent that the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all unpaid and unreported taxes) and has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested in good faith and has set aside on its books provisions reasonably adequate for the payment of all taxes for periods subsequent to the periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company know of no basis for any such claim. The Company has not executed a waiver with respect to the statute of limitations relating to the assessment or collection of any foreign, federal, state or local tax. None of the Company’s tax returns is presently being audited by any taxing authority.
n. Transactions with Affiliates. Except for arm’s length transactions pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries makes payments in the ordinary course of business upon terms no less favorable than the Company or any of its Subsidiaries could obtain from third parties and other than the grant of stock options described in the SEC Documents, none of the officers, directors, or employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner.
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o. Disclosure. All information relating to or concerning the Company or any of its Subsidiaries set forth in this Agreement and provided to the Buyer pursuant to Section 2(d) hereof and otherwise in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby is true and correct in all material respects and the Company has not omitted to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made herein or therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. No event or circumstance has occurred or exists with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or its or their business, properties, prospects, operations or financial conditions, which, under applicable law, rule or regulation, requires public disclosure or announcement by the Company but which has not been so publicly announced or disclosed (assuming for this purpose that the Company’s reports filed under the 1934 Act are being incorporated into an effective registration statement filed by the Company under the 1933 Act).
p. Acknowledgment Regarding Buyer’s Purchase of Securities. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Buyer is acting solely in the capacity of arm’s length purchaser with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company further acknowledges that the Buyer is not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and any statement made by the Buyer or any of its respective representatives or agents in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby is not advice or a recommendation and is merely incidental to the Buyer’s purchase of the Securities. The Company further represents to the Buyer that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the Company and its representatives.
q. No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Buyer. The issuance of the Securities to the Buyer will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.
r. No Brokers; No Solicitation. Except with respect to the Placement Agent, the Company has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, transaction fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby. The Company represents and warrants that neither the Buyer nor its employee(s), member(s), beneficial owner(s), or partner(s) solicited the Company to enter into this Agreement and consummate the transactions described in this Agreement. The Company represents and warrants that neither the Buyer nor its employee(s), member(s), beneficial owner(s), or partner(s) is required to be registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in order to (i) enter into or consummate the transactions encompassed by this Agreement, the Note, and the related transaction documents entered into in connection herewith (the “Transaction Documents”), (ii) fulfill the Buyer’s obligations under the Transaction Documents, or (iii) exercise any of the Buyer’s rights under the Transaction Documents (including but not limited to the sale of the Securities).
s. Permits; Compliance. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries is in possession of all franchises, grants, authorizations, licenses, permits, easements, variances, exemptions, consents, certificates, approvals and orders necessary to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted (collectively, the “Company Permits”), and there is no action pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened regarding suspension or cancellation of any of the Company Permits. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is in conflict with, or in default or violation of, any of the Company Permits, except for any such conflicts, defaults or violations which, individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Since June 30, 2025, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notification with respect to possible conflicts, defaults or violations of applicable laws, except for notices relating to possible conflicts, defaults or violations, which conflicts, defaults or violations would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
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t. Environmental Matters.
(i) There are, to the Company’s knowledge, with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor of the Company, no past or present violations of Environmental Laws (as defined below), releases of any material into the environment, actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events, incidents, or contractual obligations which may give rise to any common law environmental liability or any liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 or similar federal, state, local or foreign laws and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any notice with respect to any of the foregoing, nor is any action pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened in connection with any of the foregoing. The term ”Environmental Laws” means all federal, state, local or foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including, without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including, without limitation, laws relating to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “Hazardous Materials”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters, orders, permits, plans or regulations issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder.
(ii) Other than those that are or were stored, used or disposed of in compliance with applicable law, no Hazardous Materials are contained on or about any real property currently owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and no Hazardous Materials were released on or about any real property previously owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries during the period the property was owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, except in the normal course of the Company’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ business.
(iii) There are no underground storage tanks on or under any real property owned, leased or used by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries that are not in compliance with applicable law.
u. Title to Property. The Company and its Subsidiaries have good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property and good and marketable title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company and its Subsidiaries are held by them under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
v. Insurance. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries are insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company and its Subsidiaries are engaged. Neither the Company nor any such Subsidiary has any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Upon written request the Company will provide to the Buyer true and correct copies of all policies relating to directors’ and officers’ liability coverage, errors and omissions coverage, and commercial general liability coverage.
w. Internal Accounting Controls. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient, in the judgment of the Company’s board of directors, to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
x. Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of the Company or any Subsidiary has, in the course of his actions for, or on behalf of, the Company, used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee from corporate funds; violated or is in violation of any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.
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y. Solvency. The Company (after giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) is solvent (i.e., its assets have a fair market value in excess of the amount required to pay its probable liabilities on its existing debts as they become absolute and matured) and currently the Company has no information that would lead it to reasonably conclude that the Company would not, after giving effect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, have the ability to, nor does it intend to take any action that would impair its ability to, pay its debts from time to time incurred in connection therewith as such debts mature. The Company’s financial statements for its most recent fiscal year end and interim financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
z. No Investment Company. The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement will not be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (an “Investment Company”). The Company is not controlled by an Investment Company.
aa. No Off Balance Sheet Arrangements. There is no transaction, arrangement, or other relationship between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and an unconsolidated or other off balance sheet entity that is required to be disclosed by the Company in its 1934 Act filings and is not so disclosed or that otherwise could be reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect.
bb. No Disqualification Events. None of the Company, any of its predecessors, any affiliated issuer, any director, executive officer, other officer of the Company participating in the offering hereunder, any beneficial owner of 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding voting equity securities, calculated on the basis of voting power, nor any promoter (as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the 1933 Act) connected with the Company in any capacity at the time of sale (each, an “Issuer Covered Person”) is subject to any of the “Bad Actor” disqualifications described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) under the 1933 Act (a “Disqualification Event”), except for a Disqualification Event covered by Rule 506(d)(2) or (d)(3). The Company has exercised reasonable care to determine whether any Issuer Covered Person is subject to a Disqualification Event.
cc. Manipulation of Price. The Company has not, and to its knowledge no one acting on its behalf has: (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result, or that could reasonably be expected to cause or result, in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of the Securities, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Securities, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of the Company.
dd. Bank Holding Company Act. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”) and to regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”). Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates owns or controls, directly or indirectly, five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities or twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total equity of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries or affiliates exercises a controlling influence over the management or policies of a bank or any entity that is subject to the BHCA and to regulation by the Federal Reserve.
ee. Illegal or Unauthorized Payments; Political Contributions. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any of the officers, directors, employees, agents or other representatives of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any other business entity or enterprise with which the Company or any Subsidiary is or has been affiliated or associated, has, directly or indirectly, made or authorized any payment, contribution or gift of money, property, or services, whether or not in contravention of applicable law, (i) as a kickback or bribe to any person or (ii) to any political organization, or the holder of or any aspirant to any elective or appointive public office except for personal political contributions not involving the direct or indirect use of funds of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
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ff. Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. The Company agrees that if the Company breaches any of the representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3 and in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.4 of the Note.
- ADDITIONAL COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
a. Best Efforts. The parties shall use their best efforts to satisfy timely each of the conditions described in Section 6 and 7 of this Agreement.
b. Form D; Blue Sky Laws. The Company agrees to file a Form D with respect to the Securities if required under Regulation D and to provide a copy thereof to the Buyer promptly after such filing. The Company shall, on or before the Closing Date, take such action as the Company shall reasonably determine is necessary to qualify the Securities for sale to the Buyer at the applicable closing pursuant to this Agreement under applicable securities or “blue sky” laws of the states of the United States (or to obtain an exemption from such qualification), and shall provide evidence of any such action so taken to the Buyer on or prior to the Closing Date.
c. Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the Purchase Price for business development and general working capital, and not for any other purpose, including but not limited to (i) the repayment of any indebtedness owed to officers, directors or employees of the Company or their affiliates, (ii) the repayment of any debt issued in corporate finance transactions (including but not limited to promissory notes that have the ability to be converted into Common Stock), (iii) any loan to or investment in any other corporation, partnership, enterprise or other person (except in connection with the Company’s currently existing operations), (iv) any loan, credit, or advance to any officers, directors, employees, or affiliates of the Company, or (v) in violation or contravention of any applicable law, rule or regulation.
d. [Intentionally Omitted].
e. Usury. To the extent it may lawfully do so, the Company hereby agrees not to insist upon or plead or in any manner whatsoever claim, and will resist any and all efforts to be compelled to take the benefit or advantage of, usury laws wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, in connection with any action or proceeding that may be brought by the Buyer in order to enforce any right or remedy under this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby, it is expressly agreed and provided that the total liability of the Company under this Agreement, the Note or any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby for payments which under applicable law are in the nature of interest shall not exceed the maximum lawful rate authorized under applicable law (the “Maximum Rate”), and, without limiting the foregoing, in no event shall any rate of interest or default interest, or both of them, when aggregated with any other sums which under applicable law in the nature of interest that the Company may be obligated to pay under this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby exceed such Maximum Rate. It is agreed that if the maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law applicable to this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby is increased or decreased by statute or any official governmental action subsequent to the date hereof, the new maximum contract rate of interest allowed by law will be the Maximum Rate applicable to this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby from the effective date thereof forward, unless such application is precluded by applicable law. If under any circumstances whatsoever, interest in excess of the Maximum Rate is paid by the Company to the Buyer with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Agreement, the Note and any document, agreement or instrument contemplated thereby, such excess shall be applied by the Buyer to the unpaid principal balance of any such indebtedness or be refunded to the Company, the manner of handling such excess to be at the Buyer’s election.
f. Restriction on Activities. Commencing as of the date first above written, and until the earlier of payment of the Note in full or full conversion of the Note, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without the Buyer’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld: (a) change the nature of its business; or (b) sell, divest, acquire, change the structure of any material assets other than in the ordinary course of business.
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g. Listing. The Company will, so long as the Buyer owns any of the Securities, maintain the listing and trading of its Common Stock on the Principal Market or any equivalent replacement exchange or electronic quotation system (including but not limited to the Pink Sheets electronic quotation system) and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and such exchanges, as applicable. The Company shall promptly provide to the Buyer copies of any notices it receives from the Principal Market and any other exchanges or electronic quotation systems on which the Common Stock is then traded regarding the continued eligibility of the Common Stock for listing on such exchanges and quotation systems.
h. Corporate Existence. The Company will, so long as the Buyer beneficially owns any of the Securities, maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except in the event of a merger or consolidation with the written consent of the Buyer or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets with the written consent of the Buyer, where the surviving or successor entity in such transaction (i) assumes the Company’s obligations hereunder and under the agreements and instruments entered into in connection herewith and (ii) is a publicly traded corporation whose Common Stock is listed for trading or quotation on the Principal Market, any tier of the NASDAQ Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or the NYSE American.
i. No Integration. The Company shall not make any offers or sales of any security (other than the Securities) under circumstances that would require registration of the Securities being offered or sold hereunder under the 1933 Act or cause the offering of the Securities to be integrated with any other offering of securities by the Company for the purpose of any stockholder approval provision applicable to the Company or its securities.
j. Compliance with 1934 Act; Public Information Failures. For so long as the Buyer beneficially owns the Note or any Conversion Shares, the Company shall comply with the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act; and the Company shall continue to be subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.
k. Legal Counsel Opinions. Upon the request of the Buyer from to time to time, the Company shall be responsible (at its cost) for promptly supplying to the Company’s transfer agent and the Buyer a customary legal opinion letter of its counsel (the “Legal Counsel Opinion”) to the effect that the resale of the Conversion Shares by the Buyer or its affiliates, successors and assigns is exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act pursuant to Rule 144 (provided the requirements of Rule 144 are satisfied and provided the Conversion Shares are not then registered under the 1933 Act for resale pursuant to an effective registration statement) or other applicable exemption (provided the requirements of such other applicable exemption are satisfied). In addition, the Buyer may (at the Company’s cost) at any time secure its own legal counsel to issue the Legal Counsel Opinion, and the Company will instruct its transfer agent to accept such opinion. The Company hereby agrees that it may never take the position that it is a “shell company” in connection with its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise.
l. [Intentionally Omitted].
m. [Intentionally Omitted].
n. [Intentionally Omitted].
o. Non-Public Information. The Company covenants and agrees that neither it, nor any other person acting on its behalf will provide the Buyer or its agents or counsel with any information that constitutes, or the Company reasonably believes constitutes, material non-public information, unless prior thereto the Buyer shall have consented to the receipt of such information and agreed with the Company to keep such information confidential. The Company understands and confirms that the Buyer shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. To the extent that the Company delivers any material, non-public information to the Buyer without such Buyer’s consent, the Company hereby covenants and agrees that such Buyer shall not have any duty of confidentiality to the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, employees or affiliates, not to trade on the basis of, such material, non- public information, provided that the Buyer shall remain subject to applicable law. To the extent that any notice provided, information provided, or any other communications made by the Company, to the Buyer, constitutes or contains material non-public information regarding the Company or any Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice or other material information with the SEC pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition to any other remedies provided by this Agreement or the related transaction documents, if the Company provides any material non-public information to the Buyer without their prior written consent, and it fails to immediately (no later than that business day) file a Form 8-K disclosing this material non-public information, it shall pay the Buyer as partial liquidated damages and not as a penalty a sum equal to $3,000 per day beginning with the day the information is disclosed to the Buyer and ending and including the day the Form 8-K disclosing this information is filed.
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p. No Broker-Dealer Acknowledgement. Absent a final adjudication from a court of competent jurisdiction stating otherwise, the Company shall not to any person, institution, governmental or other entity, state, claim, allege, or in any way assert, that Buyer is currently, or ever has been, a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
q. Breach of Covenants. The Company acknowledges and agrees that if the Company breaches any of the covenants set forth in this Section 4, in addition to any other remedies available to the Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of Default under Section 3.3 of the Note.
Transfer Agent Instructions. The Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to the Company’s transfer agent to issue certificates and/or issue shares electronically at the Buyer’s option, registered in the name of the Buyer or its nominee, upon conversion of the Note, the Conversion Shares, in such amounts as specified from time to time by the Buyer to the Company in accordance with the terms thereof (the “Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions”). In the event that the Company proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Company shall provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserved shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount (as defined in the Note)) signed by the successor transfer agent to the Company and the Company. Prior to registration of the Conversion Shares under the 1933 Act or the date on which the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption without any restriction as to the number of Securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, all such certificates or book entry shares shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 2(g) of this Agreement. The Company warrants that: (i) no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5 will be given by the Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing)(electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Securities to be issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Securities issued to the Buyer upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and/or this Agreement and (iv) it will provide any required corporate resolutions and issuance approvals to its transfer agent within 6 hours of each conversion of the Note. Nothing in this Section shall affect in any way the Buyer’s obligations and agreement set forth in Section 2(g) hereof to comply with all applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any, upon re-sale of the Securities. If the Buyer provides the Company, at the cost of the Company, with (i) an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act and such sale or transfer is effected or (ii) the Buyer provides reasonable assurances that the Securities can be sold pursuant to 144, Rule 144A, Regulation S, or other applicable exemption, the Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Securities, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Buyer. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5 may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
Conditions to the Company’s Obligation to Sell. The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to the Buyer at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:
a. The Buyer shall have executed the Transaction Documents and delivered the same to the Company.
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b. The Buyer shall have delivered the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1(b) above.
c. The representations and warranties of the Buyer shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date, as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Buyer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Buyer at or prior to the Closing Date.
d. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
- Conditions to The Buyer’s Obligation to Purchase. The obligation of the Buyer hereunder to purchase the Note, on the Closing Date, is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Buyer’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Buyer at any time in its sole discretion:
a. The Company and Subsidiaries, as applicable, shall have executed the Transaction Documents and delivered the same to the Buyer.
b. The Company shall have delivered to the Buyer the duly executed Note in such denominations as the Buyer shall request and in accordance with Section 1(b) above.
c. The Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in form and substance satisfactory to the Buyer, shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by the Company’s Transfer Agent.
d. The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of Closing Date, as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.
e. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
f. No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company including but not limited to a change in the 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or the failure of the Company to be timely in its 1934 Act reporting obligations.
g. Trading in the Common Stock on the Principal Market shall not have been suspended by the SEC, FINRA or the Principal Market.
h. The Company shall have delivered to the Buyer (i) a certificate evidencing the formation and good standing of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries in such entity’s jurisdiction of formation issued by the Secretary of State (or comparable office) of such jurisdiction, as of a date within ten (10) days of the Closing Date and (ii) resolutions adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors at a duly called meeting or by unanimous written consent authorizing this Agreement and all other documents, instruments and transactions contemplated hereby.
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- Governing Law; Miscellaneous.
a. Arbitration of Claims; Governing Law; Venue. The Company and Buyer shall submit all Claims (as defined in Exhibit B of this Purchase Agreement) (the “Claims”) arising under this Agreement or any other agreement between the Company and Buyer or their respective affiliates (including but not limited to the Transaction Documents) or any Claim relating to the relationship of the Company and Buyer or their respective affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions set forth in Exhibit B of the Purchase Agreement (the “Arbitration Provisions”). The Company and Buyer hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the Company and Buyer hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement, Company represents, warrants and covenants that Company has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Company will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Company acknowledges and agrees that Buyer may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Company regarding the Arbitration Provisions. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Delaware. The Company and Buyer consent to and expressly agree that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any Claims arising under this Agreement or any other agreement between the Company and Buyer or their respective affiliates (including but not limited to the Transaction Documents) or any Claim relating to the relationship of the Company and Buyer or their respective affiliates shall be in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Without modifying the Company’s and Buyer’s mandatory obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions, for any litigation arising in connection with any of the Transaction Documents (and notwithstanding the terms (specifically including any governing law and venue terms) of any transfer agent services agreement or other agreement between the Company’s transfer agent and the Company, such litigation specifically includes, without limitation any action between or involving Company and the Company’s transfer agent under the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions or otherwise related to Buyer in any way (specifically including, without limitation, any action where Company seeks to obtain an injunction, temporary restraining order, or otherwise prohibit the Company’s transfer agent from issuing shares of Common Stock to Buyer for any reason)), each party hereto hereby (i) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, (ii) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, (iii) agrees to not bring any such action (specifically including, without limitation, any action where Company seeks to obtain an injunction, temporary restraining order, or otherwise prohibit the Company’s transfer agent from issuing shares of Common Stock to Buyer for any reason) outside of any state or federal court sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and (iv) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim, defense or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdiction or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, nothing herein shall limit, or shall be deemed or construed to limit, the ability of the Buyer to realize on any collateral or any other security, or to enforce a judgment or other court ruling in favor of the Buyer, including through a legal action in any court of competent jurisdiction. The Company hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, and any claim that such suit, action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper (including but not limited to based upon forum non conveniens). THE COMPANY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE, AND AGREES NOT TO REQUEST, A JURY TRIAL FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF ANY DISPUTE HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. The Company irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to Company at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. The prevailing party in any action or dispute brought in connection with this Agreement or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement in that jurisdiction or the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction.
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b. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. A facsimile or .pdf signature shall be considered due execution and shall be binding upon the signatory thereto with the same force and effect as if the signature were an original, not a facsimile or .pdf signature. Delivery of a counterpart signature hereto by facsimile or email/.pdf transmission shall be deemed validly delivery thereof.
c. Construction; Headings. This Agreement shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and the Buyer and shall not be construed against any person as the drafter hereof. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.
d. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement or instrument delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby.
e. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement, the Note, and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Buyer makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the Buyer.
f. Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be
(i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, e-mail or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by e-mail or facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Company, to:
Guided Therapeutics, Inc.
5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Attention: Mark Faupel
e-mail: mfaupel@guidedinc.com
If to the Buyer:
LABRYS FUND II, L.P.
145 Tremont Street, Suite 201-1408
Boston, MA 02111
e-mail: admin@labrysii.com
g. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. The Company shall not assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Buyer. The Buyer may assign its rights hereunder to any “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act) in a private transaction from the Buyer or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company.
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h. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person.
i. Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Buyer. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and all their officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.
j. Publicity. The Company, and the Buyer shall have the right to review a reasonable period of time before issuance of any press releases, SEC, Principal Market or FINRA filings, or any other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that the Company shall be entitled, without the prior approval of the Buyer, to make any press release or SEC, Principal Market (or other applicable trading market) or FINRA filings with respect to such transactions as is required by applicable law and regulations (although the Buyer shall be consulted by the Company in connection with any such press release prior to its release and shall be provided with a copy thereof and be given an opportunity to comment thereon).
k. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
l. No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.
m. Indemnification. In consideration of the Buyer’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and acquiring the Securities hereunder, and in addition to all of the Company’s other obligations under this Agreement or the Note, the Company shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer and its stockholders, partners, members, officers, directors, employees and direct or indirect investors and any of the foregoing persons’ agents or other representatives (including, without limitation, those retained in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, fees, liabilities and damages, and expenses in connection therewith (irrespective of whether any such Indemnitee is a party to the action for which indemnification hereunder is sought), and including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements (the “Indemnified Liabilities”), incurred by any Indemnitee as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (a) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Company in this Agreement, the Note or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, (b) any breach of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Company contained in this Agreement, the Note or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby or (c) any cause of action, suit or claim brought or made against such Indemnitee by a third party (including for these purposes a derivative action brought on behalf of the Company) and arising out of or resulting from (i) the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of this Agreement, the Note or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) any transaction financed or to be financed in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, with the proceeds of the issuance of the Securities, or (iii) the status of the Buyer or holder of the Securities as an investor in the Company pursuant to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. To the extent that the foregoing undertaking by the Company may be unenforceable for any reason, the Company shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities that is permissible under applicable law.
n. Remedies. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Buyer by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, that the Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement, the Note, or any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof and thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
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o. Payment Set Aside. To the extent that the (i) Company makes a payment or payments to the Buyer hereunder, pursuant to the Note or pursuant to any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, or (ii) the Buyer enforces or exercises its rights hereunder or pursuant to the Note, or pursuant to any other agreement, certificate, instrument or document contemplated hereby or thereby, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or exercise or any part thereof (including but not limited to the sale of the Securities) are for any reason (i) subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, recovered from, or disgorged by the Buyer, or (ii) are required to be refunded, repaid or otherwise restored to the Company, a trustee, receiver, government entity, or any other person or entity under any law (including, without limitation, any bankruptcy law, foreign, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause of action), then (i) to the extent of any such restoration the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred and (ii) the Company shall immediately pay to the Buyer a dollar amount equal to the amount that was for any reason (i) subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside, recovered from, or disgorged by the Buyer, or (ii) required to be refunded, repaid or otherwise restored to the Company, a trustee, receiver, government entity, or any other person or entity under any law (including, without limitation, any bankruptcy law, foreign, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause of action).
p. Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Buyer in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies of the Buyer existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
q. Electronic Signature. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf or any other form of electronic delivery (including any electronic signature complying with U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000)) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.
[Signature Page Follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Buyer and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
Guided Therapeutics, Inc.
| By: | /s/ MARK FAUPEL |
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| | Name: MARK FAUPEL |
| | Title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
LABRYS FUND II, L.P.
| By: | Labrys II GP, LLC, its General Partner |
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| By: | /s/ THOMAS SILVERMAN |
| | Name: THOMAS SILVERMAN |
| | Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY |
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF NOTE
[attached hereto]
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Exhibit B
ARBITRATION PROVISIONS
Dispute Resolution. Each party consents to and expressly agrees that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to any of the Transaction Documents or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For purposes of this Exhibit B, the term “Claims” means any disputes, claims, demands, causes of action, requests for injunctive relief, requests for specific performance, questions regarding severability of any provisions of the Transaction Documents, liabilities, damages, losses, or controversies whatsoever arising from, related to, or connected with the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents and any communications between the parties related thereto, including without limitation any claims of mutual mistake, mistake, fraud, misrepresentation, failure of formation, failure of consideration, promissory estoppel, unconscionability, failure of condition precedent, rescission, and any statutory claims, tort claims, contract claims, or claims to void, invalidate or terminate the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions (defined below)) or any of the other Transaction Documents. The parties to this Agreement (the “parties”) hereby agree that the Claims may be arbitrated in one or more Arbitrations pursuant to these Arbitration Provisions (one for an injunction or injunctions and a separate one for all other Claims). The parties hereby agree that the arbitration provisions set forth in this Exhibit B (“Arbitration Provisions”) are binding on each of them. As a result, any attempt to rescind the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document) or declare the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document invalid or unenforceable pursuant to Section 29 of the 1934 Act or for any other reason is subject to these Arbitration Provisions. These Arbitration Provisions shall also survive any termination or expiration of the Agreement. Any capitalized term not defined in these Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.
Arbitration. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Claims must be submitted to arbitration (“Arbitration”) to be conducted exclusively in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and pursuant to the terms set forth in these Arbitration Provisions. Subject to the arbitration appeal right provided for in Paragraph 5 below (the “Appeal Right”), the parties agree that the award of the arbitrator rendered pursuant to Paragraph 4 below (the “Arbitration Award”) shall be (a) final and binding upon the parties, (b) the sole and exclusive remedy between them regarding any Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded to the arbitrator, and (c) promptly payable in United States dollars free of any tax, deduction or offset (with respect to monetary awards). Subject to the Appeal Right, any costs or fees, including without limitation attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or incident to enforcing the Arbitration Award shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such enforcement. The Arbitration Award shall include Default Interest (as defined or otherwise provided for in the Note, “Default Interest”) (with respect to monetary awards) at the rate specified in the Note for Default Interest both before and after the Arbitration Award. Judgment upon the Arbitration Award will be entered and enforced by any state or federal court sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Arbitration Act. The parties hereby incorporate herein the provisions and procedures set forth in the Massachusetts Uniform Arbitration Act, G.L. c. 251 (as amended or superseded from time to time, the “Arbitration Act”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to, and to the maximum extent permitted by, the Arbitration Act, in the event of conflict or variation between the terms of these Arbitration Provisions and the provisions of the Arbitration Act, the terms of these Arbitration Provisions shall control and the parties hereby waive or otherwise agree to vary the effect of all requirements of the Arbitration Act that may conflict with or vary from these Arbitration Provisions.
Arbitration Proceedings. Arbitration between the parties will be subject to the following:
4.1 Initiation of Arbitration. The parties agree that a party may initiate Arbitration by giving written notice to the other party (“Arbitration Notice”) in the same manner that notice is permitted under Section 8(f) of the Agreement; provided, however, that the Arbitration Notice may not be given by email or fax. Arbitration will be deemed initiated as of the date that the Arbitration Notice is deemed physically delivered to such other party under Section 8(f) of the Agreement (the “Service Date”). After the Service Date, information may be delivered, and notices may be given, by email or fax pursuant to Section 8(f) of the Agreement or any other method permitted thereunder. The Arbitration Notice must describe the nature of the controversy, the remedies sought, and the election to commence Arbitration proceedings. All Claims in the Arbitration Notice must be pleaded consistent with the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure.
4.2 Selection and Payment of Arbitrator.
(a) Within ten (10) calendar days after the Service Date, Buyer shall select and submit to Company the names of three (3) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by JAMS (https://www.jamsadr.com/) or other arbitration service provider agreed upon by the parties (such three (3) designated persons hereunder are referred to herein as the “Proposed Arbitrators”). Within five (5) calendar days after Buyer has submitted to Company the names of the Proposed Arbitrators, Company must select, by written notice to Buyer, one (1) of the Proposed Arbitrators to act as the arbitrator for the parties under these Arbitration Provisions. If Company fails to select one of the Proposed Arbitrators in writing within such 5-day period, then Buyer may select the arbitrator from the Proposed Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to Company. The date that the Proposed Arbitrator selected pursuant to this Paragraph 4.2 agrees in writing (including via email) delivered to both parties to serve as the arbitrator hereunder is referred to herein as the “Arbitration Commencement Date”. If an arbitrator resigns or is unable to act during the Arbitration, a replacement arbitrator shall be chosen by Buyer in accordance with this Paragraph 4.2 to continue the Arbitration. If JAMS or other arbitration service provider agreed upon by the parties ceases to exist or to provide a list of neutrals and there is no successor thereto, then the arbitrator shall be selected under the then prevailing rules of the American Arbitration Association.
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4.3 Applicability of Certain Massachusetts Rules. The parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted generally in accordance with the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and the Massachusetts Rules of Evidence. More specifically, the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply, without limitation, to the filing of any pleadings, motions or memoranda, the conducting of discovery, and the taking of any depositions. The Massachusetts Rules of Evidence shall apply to any hearings, whether telephonic or in person, held by the arbitrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is the parties’ intent that the incorporation of such rules will in no event supersede these Arbitration Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure or the Massachusetts Rules of Evidence and these Arbitration Provisions, these Arbitration Provisions shall control.
4.4 Answer and Default. An answer and any counterclaims to the Arbitration Notice shall be required to be delivered to the party initiating the Arbitration within twenty (20) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. If an answer is not delivered by the required deadline, the arbitrator must provide written notice to the defaulting party stating that the arbitrator will enter a default award against such party if such party does not file an answer within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such notice. If an answer is not filed within the five (5) day extension period, the arbitrator must render a default award, consistent with the relief requested in the Arbitration Notice, against a party that fails to submit an answer within such time period.
4.5 [Intentionally Omitted].
4.6 Discovery. The parties agree that discovery shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Act.
4.6 Dispositive Motions. Each party shall have the right to submit dispositive motions pursuant to the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure (a “Dispositive Motion”). The party submitting the Dispositive Motion may, but is not required to, deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in support (the “Memorandum in Support”) of the Dispositive Motion. Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Support, the other party shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in opposition to the Memorandum in Support (the “Memorandum in Opposition”). Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Opposition, as applicable, the party that submitted the Memorandum in Support shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a reply memorandum to the Memorandum in Opposition (“Reply Memorandum”). If the applicable party shall fail to deliver the Memorandum in Opposition as required above, or if the other party fails to deliver the Reply Memorandum as required above, then the applicable party shall lose its right to so deliver the same, and the Dispositive Motion shall proceed regardless.
4.7 Confidentiality. All information disclosed by either party (or such party’s agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation information disclosed during the discovery process or any Appeal (defined below)) shall be considered confidential in nature. Each party agrees not to disclose any confidential information received from the other party (or its agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation during the discovery process or any Appeal) unless (a) prior to or after the time of disclosure such information becomes public knowledge or part of the public domain, not as a result of any inaction or action of the receiving party or its agents, (b) such information is required by a court order, subpoena or similar legal duress to be disclosed if such receiving party has notified the other party thereof in writing and given it a reasonable opportunity to obtain a protective order from a court of competent jurisdiction prior to disclosure, or (c) such information is disclosed to the receiving party’s agents, representatives and legal counsel on a need to know basis who each agree in writing not to disclose such information to any third party.
4.8 Authorization; Timing; Scheduling Order. Subject to all other portions of these Arbitration Provisions, the parties hereby authorize and direct the arbitrator to take such actions and make such rulings as may be necessary to carry out the parties’ intent for the Arbitration proceedings to be efficient and expeditious. The parties hereby agree that an Arbitration Award must be made within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date.
4.9 Relief. The arbitrator shall have the right to award or include in the Arbitration Award (or in a preliminary ruling) any relief which the arbitrator deems proper under the circumstances, including, without limitation, specific performance and injunctive relief, provided that the arbitrator may not award exemplary or punitive damages.
4.10 Fees and Costs. As part of the Arbitration Award, the arbitrator is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party for all reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration.
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- Arbitration Appeal.
5.1 Initiation of Appeal. Following the entry of the Arbitration Award, either party (the “Appellant”) shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar days in which to notify the other party (the “Appellee”), in writing, that the Appellant elects to appeal (the “Appeal”) the Arbitration Award (such notice, an “Appeal Notice”) to a panel of arbitrators in accordance with the Arbitration Act.
5.2 Fees and Costs. As part of the Appeal Panel Award, the Appeal Panel is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration and the Appeal Panel, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party (the party being awarded the most amount of money by the Appeal Panel, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any part) the reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator and Appeal Panel costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration (including without limitation in connection with the Appeal).
- Miscellaneous.
6.1 Severability. If any part of these Arbitration Provisions is found to violate or be illegal under applicable law, then such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision enforceable under applicable law, and the remainder of the Arbitration Provisions shall remain unaffected and in full force and effect.
6.2 Governing Law. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in these Arbitration Provisions, these Arbitration Provisions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of laws principles therein.
6.3 Interpretation. The headings of these Arbitration Provisions are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, these Arbitration Provisions.
6.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of these Arbitration Provisions shall be effective unless it is in the form of a writing signed by the party granting the waiver.
6.5 Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of these Arbitration Provisions.
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gthp_ex108.htm EXHIBIT 10.8
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (WHICH COUNSEL SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE HOLDER), IN A GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE FORM, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT.
THE ISSUE PRICE OF THIS NOTE IS $123,050.00
THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT IS $16,050.00
| Principal Amount: 123,050.00 |
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| Purchase Price: 107,000.00 |
All values are in US Dollars.
PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of 1800 DIAGONAL LENDING LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the sum of $123,050.00 together with any interest as set forth herein, on July 30, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof from the date hereof (the “Issue Date”) as set forth herein. This Note may not be prepaid in whole or in part except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. Any amount of principal or interest on this Note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America. All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Note. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated the date hereof, pursuant to which this Note was originally issued (the “Purchase Agreement”).
This Note is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.
The following terms shall apply to this Note:
ARTICLE I. GENERAL TERMS
1.1 Interest. A one-time interest charge of twelve percent (12%) (the “Interest Rate”) shall be applied on the Issuance Date to the Principal ($123,050.00 * twelve percent (12%) = $14,766.00). Interest hereunder shall be paid as set forth herein to the Holder or its assignee in whose name this Note is registered on the records of the Company regarding registration and transfers of Notes in cash or, in the Event of Default, at the Option of the Holder, converted into share of Common Stock as set forth herein.
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1.2 Mandatory Monthly Payments. Accrued, unpaid Interest and outstanding principal, subject to adjustment, shall be paid in five (5) payments as follows ($137,816.00 in total payments):
| Payment Date | Payment Amount |
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| March 30, 2026 | $ | 68,908.00 |
| April 30, 2026 | $ | 17,227.00 |
| May 30, 2026 | $ | 17,227.00 |
| June 30, 2026 | $ | 17,227.00 |
| July 30, 2026 | $ | 17,227.00 |
The Company shall have a five (5) day grace period with respect to each payment. The Company has right to accelerate payments or prepay in full at any time with no prepayment penalty. All payments shall be made by bank wire transfer to the Lender’s wire instructions, attached hereto as Exhibit A. For the avoidance of doubt, a missed payment shall be considered an Event of Default. The Lender will accept partial payments to reduce any balances owed; provided that on or prior to any payment date, the entire payment has been received by the Lender.
ARTICLE II. CERTAIN COVENANTS
2.1 Sale of Assets. So long as the Borrower shall have any obligation under this Note, the Borrower shall not, without the Holder’s written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets outside the ordinary course of business. Any consent to the disposition of any assets may be conditioned on a specified use of the proceeds of disposition.
ARTICLE III. EVENTS OF DEFAULT
If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:
3.1 Failure to Pay Principal and Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Note, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise and such breach continues for a period of five (5) days after written notice from the Holder.
3.2 Breach of Covenants. The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Note and any collateral documents including but not limited to the Purchase Agreement and such breach continues for a period of twenty (20) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder.
3.3 Breach of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty of the Borrower made herein or in any agreement, statement or certificate given in writing pursuant hereto or in connection herewith (including, without limitation, the Purchase Agreement), shall be false or misleading in any material respect when made and the breach of which has (or with the passage of time will have) a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement.
3.4 Receiver or Trustee. The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed.
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3.5 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings, voluntary or involuntary, for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower.
3.6 Delisting of Common Stock. The Borrower shall fail to maintain the listing of the Common Stock on at least one of the OTC (which specifically includes the quotation platforms maintained by the OTC Markets Group) or an equivalent replacement exchange, the Nasdaq National Market, the Nasdaq SmallCap Market, the New York Stock Exchange, or the American Stock Exchange.
3.7 Failure to Comply with the Exchange Act. The Borrower shall fail to comply with the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act; and/or the Borrower shall cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
3.8 Liquidation. Any dissolution, liquidation, or winding up of Borrower or any substantial portion of its business.
3.9 Cessation of Operations. Any cessation of operations by Borrower or Borrower admits it is otherwise generally unable to pay its debts as such debts become due, provided, however, that any disclosure of the Borrower’s ability to continue as a “going concern” shall not be an admission that the Borrower cannot pay its debts as they become due.
3.10 Financial Statement Restatement. The restatement of any financial statements filed by the Borrower with the SEC at any time after 180 days after the Issuance Date for any date or period until this Note is no longer outstanding, if the result of such restatement would, by comparison to the un-restated financial statement, have constituted a material adverse effect on the rights of the Holder with respect to this Note or the Purchase Agreement.
3.11 Replacement of Transfer Agent. In the event that the Borrower proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Borrower fails to provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount) signed by the successor transfer agent to Borrower and the Borrower.
3.12 Cross-Default. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Note or the other related or companion documents, a breach or default by the Borrower of any covenant or other term or condition contained in any of the Other Agreements, after the passage of all applicable notice and cure or grace periods, shall, at the option of the Holder, be considered a default under this Note and the Other Agreements, in which event the Holder shall be entitled (but in no event required) to apply all rights and remedies of the Holder under the terms of this Note and the Other Agreements by reason of a default under said Other Agreement or hereunder. “Other Agreements” means, collectively, all agreements and instruments between, among or by: (1) the Borrower, and, or for the benefit of, (2) the Holder and any affiliate of the Holder, including, without limitation, promissory notes; provided, however, the term “Other Agreements” shall not include the related or companion documents to this Note. Each of the loan transactions will be cross-defaulted with each other loan transaction and with all other existing and future debt of Borrower to the Holder.
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Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, the Note shall become immediately due and payable and the Borrower shall pay to the Holder, in full satisfaction of its obligations hereunder, an amount equal to 150% times the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Note plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Note to the date of payment (the “Mandatory Prepayment Date”) plus (y) Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in clauses (w) and/or (x) plus (z) any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Article IV hereof (the then outstanding principal amount of this Note to the date of payment plus the amounts referred to in clauses (x), (y) and (z) shall collectively be known as the “Default Amount”) and all other amounts payable hereunder shall immediately become due and payable, all without demand, presentment or notice, all of which hereby are expressly waived, together with all costs, including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses, of collection, and the Holder shall be entitled to exercise all other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.
If the Borrower fails to pay the Default Amount within five (5) business days of written notice that such amount is due and payable, then the Holder shall have the right at any time, to convert the balance owed pursuant to the note including the Default Amount into shares of common stock of the Company as set forth herein.
ARTICLE IV. CONVERSION RIGHTS
4.1 Conversion Right. At any time following an Event of Default, the Holder shall have the right, to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid amount of this Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”); provided, however, that in no event shall the Holder be entitled to convert any portion of this Note in excess of that portion of this Note upon conversion of which the sum of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its affiliates (other than shares of Common Stock which may be deemed beneficially owned through the ownership of the unconverted portion of the Notes or the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other security of the Borrower subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitations contained herein) and (2) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of the portion of this Note with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made, would result in beneficial ownership by the Holder and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. For purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Regulations 13D-G thereunder, except as otherwise provided in clause (1) of such proviso. The beneficial ownership limitations on conversion as set forth in the section may NOT be waived by the Holder. The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Note shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B(the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 4.4 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile or e-mail (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”); however, if the Notice of Conversion is sent after 6:00pm, New York, New York time the Conversion Date shall be the next business day. The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Note, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Note to be converted in such conversion plus (2) at the Holder’s option, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Note to the Conversion Date, plus (3) at the Holder’s option, Default Interest, if any, on the amounts referred to in the immediately preceding clauses (1) and/or (2) plus (4) at the Holder’s option, any amounts owed to the Holder pursuant to Sections 4.4 hereof.
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The Holder shall be entitled to deduct $1,500.00 from the conversion amount in each Notice of Conversion to cover Holder's deposit fees associated with each Notice of Conversion. Any additional expenses incurred by Holder with respect to the Borrower's transfer agent, for the issuance of the Common Stock into which this Note is convertible into, shall immediately and automatically be added to the balance of the Note at such time as the expenses are incurred by Holder.
4.2 Conversion Price. The conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) shall be 65% multiplied by the lowest Trading Price for the Common Stock during the ten (10) Trading Days prior to the Conversion Date (representing a discount rate of 35%). “Trading Price” means, for any security as of any date, the closing bid price on the OTCQB, OTCQX, Pink Sheets electronic quotation system or applicable trading market (the “OTC”) as reported by a reliable reporting service (“Reporting Service”) designated by the Holder (i.e. Bloomberg) or, if the OTC is not the principal trading market for such security, the closing bid price of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded or, if no closing bid price of such security is available in any of the foregoing manners, the average of the closing bid prices of any market makers for such security that are listed in the “pink sheets”. If the Trading Price cannot be calculated for such security on such date in the manner provided above, the Trading Price shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Borrower and the holders of a majority in interest of the Notes being converted for which the calculation of the Trading Price is required in order to determine the Conversion Price of such Notes. “Trading Day” shall mean any day on which the Common Stock is tradable for any period on the OTC, or on the principal securities exchange or other securities market on which the Common Stock is then being traded.
4.3 Authorized Shares. The Borrower covenants that during the period that the Note is outstanding, the Borrower will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares, free from preemptive rights, to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the full conversion of this Note issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The Borrower is required at all times to have authorized and reserved four times the number of shares that is actually issuable upon full conversion of the Note (based on the Conversion Price of the Note in effect from time to time) (the “Reserved Amount”). The Reserved Amount shall be increased from time to time in accordance with the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. The Borrower represents that upon issuance, such shares will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. In addition, if the Borrower shall issue any securities or make any change to its capital structure which would change the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Notes shall be convertible at the then current Conversion Price, the Borrower shall at the same time make proper provision so that thereafter there shall be a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock authorized and reserved, free from preemptive rights, for conversion of the outstanding Note. The Borrower (i) acknowledges that it has irrevocably instructed its transfer agent to issue certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, and (ii) agrees that its issuance of this Note shall constitute full authority to its officers and agents who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.
If, at any time the Borrower does not maintain the Reserved Amount it will be considered an Event of Default under this Note.
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4.4 Method of Conversion.
(a) Mechanics of Conversion. As set forth in Section 4.1 hereof, at any time following an Event of Default, the balance due pursuant to this Note may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the Issue Date, by (A) submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile, e-mail or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 4.4(b), surrendering this Note at the principal office of the Borrower (upon payment in full of any amounts owed hereunder).
(b) Surrender of Note Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Note in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Note to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Note upon each such conversion.
(c) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission or e-mail (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 4.4, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within three (3) business days after such receipt (the “Deadline”) (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Note) in accordance with the terms hereof and the Purchase Agreement. Upon receipt by the Borrower of a Notice of Conversion, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of record of the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion, the outstanding principal amount and the amount of accrued and unpaid interest on this Note shall be reduced to reflect such conversion, and, unless the Borrower defaults on its obligations hereunder, all rights with respect to the portion of this Note being so converted shall forthwith terminate except the right to receive the Common Stock or other securities, cash or other assets, as herein provided, on such conversion. If the Holder shall have given a Notice of Conversion as provided herein, the Borrower’s obligation to issue and deliver the certificates for Common Stock shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of the absence of any action by the Holder to enforce the same, any waiver or consent with respect to any provision thereof, the recovery of any judgment against any person or any action to enforce the same, any failure or delay in the enforcement of any other obligation of the Borrower to the holder of record, or any setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, limitation or termination, or any breach or alleged breach by the Holder of any obligation to the Borrower, and irrespective of any other circumstance which might otherwise limit such obligation of the Borrower to the Holder in connection with such conversion.
(d) Delivery of Common Stock by Electronic Transfer. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable upon conversion, provided the Borrower is participating in the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) Fast Automated Securities Transfer (“FAST”) program, upon request of the Holder and its compliance with the provisions set forth herein, the Borrower shall use its best efforts to cause its transfer agent to electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable upon conversion to the Holder by crediting the account of Holder’s Prime Broker with DTC through its Deposit and Withdrawal at Custodian (“DWAC”) system.
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(e) Failure to Deliver Common Stock Prior to Deadline. Without in any way limiting the Holder’s right to pursue other remedies, including actual damages and/or equitable relief, the parties agree that if delivery of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note is not delivered by the Deadline due to action and/or inaction of the Borrower, the Borrower shall pay to the Holder $2,000 per day in cash, for each day beyond the Deadline that the Borrower fails to deliver such Common Stock (the “Fail to Deliver Fee”); provided; however that the Fail to Deliver Fee shall not be due if the failure is a result of a third party (i.e., transfer agent; and not the result of any failure to pay such transfer agent) despite the best efforts of the Borrower to effect delivery of such Common Stock. Such cash amount shall be paid to Holder by the fifth day of the month following the month in which it has accrued or, at the option of the Holder (by written notice to the Borrower by the first day of the month following the month in which it has accrued), shall be added to the principal amount of this Note, in which event interest shall accrue thereon in accordance with the terms of this Note and such additional principal amount shall be convertible into Common Stock in accordance with the terms of this Note. The Borrower agrees that the right to convert is a valuable right to the Holder. The damages resulting from a failure, attempt to frustrate, interference with such conversion right are difficult if not impossible to qualify. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages provision contained in this Section 4.4(e) are justified.
4.5 Concerning the Shares. The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note may not be sold or transferred unless: (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration (such as Rule 144 or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”); or (iii) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 4.5 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).
Any restrictive legend on certificates representing shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefore free of any transfer legend if the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel from Holder’s counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that (i) a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected; or (ii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Note, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act; or otherwise may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration. In the event that the Company does not reasonably accept the opinion of counsel provided by the Holder with respect to the transfer of Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration (such as Rule 144), it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to this Note.
4.6 Effect of Certain Events.
(a) Effect of Merger, Consolidation, Etc. At the option of the Holder, the sale, conveyance or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower, the effectuation by the Borrower of a transaction or series of related transactions in which more than 50% of the voting power of the Borrower is disposed of, or the consolidation, merger or other business combination of the Borrower with or into any other Person (as defined below) or Persons when the Borrower is not the survivor shall be deemed to be an Event of Default (as defined in Article III) pursuant to which the Borrower shall be required to pay to the Holder upon the consummation of and as a condition to such transaction an amount equal to the Default Amount (as defined in Article III). “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, trust or other entity or organization.
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(b) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc. If, at any time when this Note is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of the Note, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower, then the Holder of this Note shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Note, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Note been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Note to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Note) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not affect any transaction described in this Section 4.6(b) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, ten (10) days prior written notice (but in any event at least five (5) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Note) and (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Note. The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.
(c) Adjustment Due to Distribution. If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Note shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Note after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.
ARTICLE V. MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.
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5.2 Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or electronic mail, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by electronic mail, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be:
If to the Borrower, to:
GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC.
5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
Attn: Mark Faupel, Chief Executive Officer
Email: mfaupel@guidedinc.com
If to the Holder:
1800 DIAGONAL LENDING LLC
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 623
Alexandria VA 22314
Attn: Curt Kramer, President
Email: ckramer6@bloomberg.net
5.3 Amendments. This Note and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Note” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument (and the other Notes issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement) as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.
5.4 Assignability. This Note shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Note must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities and Exchange Commission). Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement; and may be assigned by the Holder without the consent of the Borrower.
5.5 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Note, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
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5.6 Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Note shall be brought only in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia or in the Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The parties to this Note hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Borrower and Holder waive trial by jury. The Holder shall be entitled to recover from the Borrower its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event that any provision of this Note or any other agreement delivered in connection herewith is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any such provision which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of any agreement. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Note, any agreement or any other document delivered in connection with this Note by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Note and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
5.7 Purchase Agreement. By its acceptance of this Note, each party agrees to be bound by the applicable terms of the Purchase Agreement.
5.8 Remedies. The Borrower acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Holder, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Borrower acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Note will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Borrower of the provisions of this Note, that the Holder shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Note and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions thereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this on October 3, 2025
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| By: | /s/ Mark Faupel |
| | Mark Faupel |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT A – WIRE INSTRUCTIONS
[to be provided via email]
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EXHIBIT B -- NOTICE OF CONVERSION
The undersigned hereby elects to convert $___________________________principal amount of the Note (defined below) into that number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the conversion of the Note (“Common Stock”) as set forth below, of GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”) according to the conditions of the convertible note of the Borrower dated as of October 3, 2025 (the “Note”), as of the date written below. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, if any.
Box Checked as to applicable instructions:
| [ ] | The Borrower shall electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Notice of Conversion to the account of the undersigned or its nominee with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system (“DWAC Transfer”). |
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| Name of DTC Prime Broker: |
| | Account Number: | | [ ] | The undersigned hereby requests that the Borrower issue a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below (which numbers are based on the Holder’s calculation attached hereto) in the name(s) specified immediately below or, if additional space is necessary, on an attachment hereto: |
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| Number of shares of common stock to be issued<br> <br>pursuant to conversion of the Notes: | |
| Amount of Principal Balance due remaining | |
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| 1800 DIAGONAL LENDING LLC | |
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| By: | /s/ Curt Kramer |
| Name: | Curt Kramer |
| Title: | President |
| | Date: ______________________________________________________________ |
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gthp_ex109.htm EXHIBIT 10.9
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 3, 2025, by and between GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation, with its address at 5835 Peachtree Corners East, Suite B, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092 (the “Company”), and 1800 DIAGONAL LENDING LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, with its address at 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 623, Alexandria VA 22314 (the “Lender”).
WHEREAS:
A. The Company and the Lender are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by the rules and regulations as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”); and
B. Lender desires to purchase and the Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a promissory note of the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in the aggregate principal amount of $123,050.00 (including $16,050.00 of Original Issue Discount) (the “Note”).
NOW THEREFORE, the Company and the Lender severally (and not jointly) hereby agree as follows:
- Purchase and Sale of the Securities.
a. Purchase of the Securities. On the Closing Date (as defined below), the Company shall issue and sell to the Lender and the Lender agrees to purchase from the Company the Note as is set forth immediately below the Lender’s name on the signature pages hereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lender's opion to convert the note into shares of the Company’s common stock cannot occur unless the Company is in default on the note, pursuant to Aricles III and IV of the Promissory Note. At the Closing, the Company agrees to reserve shares pursuant to Aricles III and IV of the Promissory Note. Such shares are not issued, are not in Lender's name and they are not included in issued and outstanding shares.
b. Form of Payment. On the Closing Date (as defined below), (i) the Lender shall pay the purchase price for the Securities be issued and sold to it at the Closing (as defined below) (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Company, in accordance with the Company’s written wiring instructions, against delivery of the Securities, and (ii) the Company shall deliver such duly executed Note on behalf of the Company against delivery of such Purchase Price.
c. Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions thereto set forth in Section 6 and Section 7 below, the date and time of the issuance and sale of the Securities pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time on or about October 6, 2025, or such other mutually agreed upon time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date at such location as may be agreed to by the parties.
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- Lender’s Representations and Warranties. The Lender represents and warrants to the Company that:
a. Investment Purpose. As of the date hereof, the Lender is purchasing the Note and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note (such shares of Common Stock being collectively referred to herein as the “Conversion Shares” and, collectively with the Note, the “Securities”) for its own account and not with a present view towards the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted from registration under the 1933 Act.
b. Accredited Investor Status. The Lender is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D (an “Accredited Investor”).
c. Reliance on Exemptions. The Lender understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Lender’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Lender set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Lender to acquire the Securities.
d. Information. The Company has not disclosed to the Lender any material nonpublic information and will not disclose such information unless such information is disclosed to the public prior to or promptly following such disclosure to the Lender.
e. Legends. The Lender understands that the Securities have not been registered under the 1933 Act; and may bear a restrictive legend in substantially the following form:
| “THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE PLEDGED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED UNLESS (1) A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO IS EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) THE ISSUER OF SUCH SECURITIES RECEIVES AN OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE BUYER OF SUCH SECURITIES, WHICH COUNSEL AND OPINION ARE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE ISSUER’S TRANSFER AGENT, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.” |
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The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the Lender of any Security upon which it is stamped, if, unless otherwise required by applicable state securities laws, (a) such Security is registered for sale under an effective registration statement filed under the 1933 Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, or (b) such Lender provides the Company with an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Security may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, which opinion shall be accepted by the Company so that the sale or transfer is effected. The Lender agrees to sell all Securities, including those represented by a certificate(s) from which the legend has been removed, in compliance with applicable prospectus delivery requirements, if any. In the event that the Company does not reasonably accept the opinion of counsel that properly conforms to applicable securities laws provided by the Lender with respect to the transfer of any Securities pursuant to an exemption from registration, such as Rule 144, at the Deadline, it will be considered an Event of Default pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Note.
f. Authorization; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of the Lender, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of the Lender enforceable in accordance with its terms.
- Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Lender that:
a. Organization and Qualification. The Company and each of its Subsidiaries (as defined below), if any, is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated, with full power and authority (corporate and other) to own, lease, use and operate its properties and to carry on its business as and where now owned, leased, used, operated and conducted. “Subsidiaries” means any corporation or other organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, in which the Company owns, directly or indirectly, any equity or other ownership interest.
b. Authorization; Enforcement. (i) The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, the Note and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and to issue the Securities, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including without limitation, the issuance of the Note has been duly authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors and no further consent or authorization of the Company, its Board of Directors, or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company by its authorized representative, and such authorized representative is the true and official representative with authority to sign this Agreement and the other documents executed in connection herewith and bind the Company accordingly, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery by the Company of the Note, each of such instruments will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.
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c. Capitalization. As of the date hereof, the authorized common stock of the Company consists of 500,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, of which 83,599,156 shares are issued and outstanding. All of such outstanding shares of capital stock are, or upon issuance will be, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. .
d. Issuance of Shares. The Securities are duly authorized and reserved for issuance in accordance with its respective terms, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, and free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company and will not impose personal liability upon the Lender thereof.
e. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Note by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture, patent, patent license or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which the Company or its securities are subject) applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any property or asset of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect). The businesses of the Company and its Subsidiaries, if any, are not being conducted, and shall not be conducted so long as the Lender owns any of the Securities, in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity. “Material Adverse Effect” means any material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, financial condition or prospects of the Company or its Subsidiaries, if any, taken as a whole, or on the transactions contemplated hereby or by the agreements or instruments to be entered into in connection herewith.
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f. SEC Documents; Financial Statements. The Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC pursuant to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”) (all of the foregoing filed prior to the date hereof and all exhibits included therein and financial statements and schedules thereto and documents (other than exhibits to such documents) incorporated by reference therein, being hereinafter referred to herein as the “SEC Documents”). Upon written request the Company will deliver to the Lender true and complete copies of the SEC Documents, except for such exhibits and incorporated documents. As of their respective dates or if amended, as of the dates of the amendments, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the 1934 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to the SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents, at the time they were filed with the SEC, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. None of the statements made in any such SEC Documents is, or has been, required to be amended or updated under applicable law (except for such statements as have been amended or updated in subsequent filings prior the date hereof). As of their respective dates or if amended, as of the dates of the amendments, the financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved and fairly present in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments). The Company is subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.
g. Absence of Certain Changes. Since December 31, 2024, except as set forth in the SEC Documents, there has been no material adverse change and no material adverse development in the assets, liabilities, business, properties, operations, financial condition, results of operations, prospects or 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.
h. Absence of Litigation. Except as set forth in the SEC Documents, there is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or their officers or directors in their capacity as such, that could have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company and its Subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to any of the foregoing.
i. No Integrated Offering. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has directly or indirectly made any offers or sales in any security or solicited any offers to buy any security under circumstances that would require registration under the 1933 Act of the issuance of the Securities to the Lender. The issuance of the Securities to the Lender will not be integrated with any other issuance of the Company’s securities (past, current or future) for purposes of any shareholder approval provisions applicable to the Company or its securities.
j. No Brokers. The Company has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, transaction fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
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k. No Investment Company. The Company is not, and upon the issuance and sale of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement will not be an “investment company” required to be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (an “Investment Company”). The Company is not controlled by an Investment Company.
l. Breach of Representations and Warranties by the Company. If the Company breaches any of the material representations or warranties set forth in this Section 3 which is continuing after the applicable cure period as set forth in the Note, if any, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Lender pursuant to this Agreement, it will be considered an Event of default under Section 4.4 of the Note.
- COVENANTS.
a. Best Efforts. The Company shall use its reasonable commercial efforts to satisfy timely each of the conditions described in Section 7 of this Agreement.
b. Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the proceeds for general working capital purposes.
c. Expenses. At the Closing, the Company’s obligation with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement is to reimburse Lender’ expenses shall be $7,000.00 for Lender’s legal fees and due diligence fee.
d. Corporate Existence. So long as the Lender beneficially owns any Note, the Company shall maintain its corporate existence and shall not sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, except with the prior written consent of the Lender.
e. Breach of Covenants. If the Company breaches any of the material covenants set forth in this Section 4, and in addition to any other remedies available to the Lender pursuant to this Agreement which is continuing after the applicable cure period as set forth in the Note, it will be considered an event of default under Section 4.4 of the Note.
f. Failure to Comply with the 1934 Act. So long as the Lender beneficially owns the Note, the Company shall comply with the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act; and the Company shall continue to be subject to the reporting requirements of the 1934 Act.
g. The Lender is Not a “Dealer”. The Lender and the Company hereby acknowledge and agree that the Lender has not: (i) acted as an underwriter; (ii) acted as a market maker or specialist; (iii) acted as “de facto” market maker; or (iv) conducted any other professional market activities such as providing investment advice, extending credit and lending securities in connection; and thus that the Lender is not a “Dealer” as such term is defined in the 1934 Act.
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- Transfer Agent Instructions. The Company shall issue irrevocable instructions to its transfer agent to issue certificates, registered in the name of the Lender or its nominee, for the shares underlying any conversion of the Note upon default of the Note (the “Conversion Shares”) in such amounts as specified from time to time by the Lender to the Company upon conversion of the Note in accordance with the terms thereof (the “Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions”). In the event that the Company proposes to replace its transfer agent, the Company shall provide, prior to the effective date of such replacement, a fully executed Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions in a form as initially delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including but not limited to the provision to irrevocably reserve shares of Common Stock in the Reserved Amount as such term is defined in the Note) signed by the successor transfer agent to Company and the Company. Prior to registration of the Conversion Shares under the 1933 Act or the date on which the Conversion Shares may be sold pursuant to an exemption from registration, all such certificates shall bear the restrictive legend specified in Section 2(e) of this Agreement. The Company warrants that: (i) no instruction other than the Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions referred to in this Section 5, will be given by the Company to its transfer agent and that the Securities shall otherwise be freely transferable on the books and records of the Company as and to the extent provided in this Agreement and the Note; (ii) it will not direct its transfer agent not to transfer or delay, impair, and/or hinder its transfer agent in transferring (or issuing)(electronically or in certificated form) any certificate for Conversion Shares to be issued to the Lender upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and this Agreement; and (iii) it will not fail to remove (or directs its transfer agent not to remove or impairs, delays, and/or hinders its transfer agent from removing) any restrictive legend (or to withdraw any stop transfer instructions in respect thereof) on any certificate for any Conversion Shares issued to the Lender upon conversion of or otherwise pursuant to the Note as and when required by the Note and/or this Agreement. If the Lender provides the Company and the Company’s transfer, at the cost of the Lender, with an opinion of counsel in form, substance and scope customary for opinions in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Securities may be made without registration under the 1933 Act, the Company shall permit the transfer, and, in the case of the Conversion Shares, promptly instruct its transfer agent to issue one or more certificates, free from restrictive legend, in such name and in such denominations as specified by the Lender. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Lender, by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Section 5 may be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Section, that the Lender shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach and requiring immediate transfer, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
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- Conditions to the Company’s Obligation to Sell. The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Securities to the Lender at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:
a. The Lender shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Company.
b. The Lender shall have delivered the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1(b) above.
c. The representations and warranties of the Lender shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Lender shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Lender at or prior to the Closing Date.
d. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
- Conditions to The Lender’s Obligation to Purchase. The obligation of the Lender hereunder to purchase the Securities at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Lender’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Lender at any time in its sole discretion:
a. The Company shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to the Lender.
b. The Company shall have delivered to the Lender the duly executed Note, in accordance with Section 1(b) above.
c. The Irrevocable Transfer Agent Instructions, in form and substance satisfactory to the Lender, shall have been delivered to and acknowledged in writing by the Company’s Transfer Agent.
d. The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date. The Lender shall have received a certificate or certificates, executed by the chief executive officer of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect and as to such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the Lender including, but not limited to certificates with respect to the Board of Directors’ resolutions relating to the transactions contemplated hereby.
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e. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
f. No event shall have occurred which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company including but not limited to a change in the 1934 Act reporting status of the Company or the failure of the Company to be timely in its 1934 Act reporting obligations.
- Governing Law; Miscellaneous.
a. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia or in the Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The parties to this Agreement hereby irrevocably waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue of any action instituted hereunder and shall not assert any objection or defense based on lack of jurisdiction or venue or based upon forum non conveniens. The Company and Lender waive trial by jury. The Lender shall be entitled to recover from the Company its reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in connection with or related to any Event of Default by the Company, as defined in Article III of the Note. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any suit, action or proceeding in connection with this Agreement, the Note or any related document or agreement by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
b. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party.
c. Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.
d. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform with such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
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e. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor the Lender makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the majority in interest of the Lender.
f. Notices. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (i) personally served, (ii) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (iv) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, or facsimile, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (a) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (b) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur. The addresses for such communications shall be as set forth in the heading of this Agreement with a copy by fax only to (which copy shall not constitute notice) to Naidich Wurman LLP, 111 Great Neck Road, Suite 214, Great Neck, NY 11021, Attn: Allison Naidich, facsimile: 516-466-3555, e-mail: allison@nwlaw.com. Each party shall provide notice to the other party of any change in address.
g. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither the Company nor the Lender shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Lender may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases Securities in a private transaction from the Lender or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of the Company.
h. Survival. The representations and warranties of the Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Lender. The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender and all their officers, directors, employees and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by the Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.
i. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
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j. No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.
k. Remedies. The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the Lender by vitiating the intent and purpose of the transaction contemplated hereby. Accordingly, the Company acknowledges that the remedy at law for a breach of its obligations under this Agreement will be inadequate and agrees, in the event of a breach or threatened breach by the Company of the provisions of this Agreement, that the Lender shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies at law or in equity, and in addition to the penalties assessable herein, to an injunction or injunctions restraining, preventing or curing any breach of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Lender and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
| GUIDED THERAPEUTICS, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Mark Faupel |
| | Mark Faupel |
| | Chief Executive Officer |
| 1800 DIAGONAL LENDING LLC | |
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| By: | /s/ Curt Kramer |
| | Curt Kramer |
| | President |
| Aggregate Principal Amount of Note: | $ | 123,050.00 |
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| Original Issue Discount | $ | 16,050.00 |
| Aggregate Purchase Price: | $ | 107,000.00 |
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gthp_ex31.htm EXHIBIT 31
Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications
I, Mark Faupel, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Guided Therapeutics Inc.; |
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| 2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
| 3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
| 4. | I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have: |
| (a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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| (b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
| (c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
| (d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant ‘s internal control over financial reporting. |
| 5. | I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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| (a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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| (b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 13, 2025 | /s/ Mark Faupel |
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| | Mark Faupel |
| | President, Chief Executive Officer,<br> <br>Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer |
gthp_ex32.htm EXHIBIT 32
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to the requirement set forth in Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 1350), as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Mark Faupel, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive and financial officer) of Guided Therapeutics Inc (the “Company”), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge on the date hereof:
(a) The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the period ended September 30, 2025 filed on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Quarterly Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(b) The information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the period covered by the Report.
This certification shall not be deemed to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (whether made before or after the date of the Quarterly Report), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing. A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
| /s/ Mark Faupel |
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| President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating<br> <br>Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer<br> <br>November 13, 2025 |