Proxy Statement (Form DEF 14A)
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Dear Stockholder:
You are cordially invited to attend
The Special Meeting will be a completely virtual meeting of stockholders, which will be conducted via live webcast. You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online, vote and submit your questions during the Special Meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DOMH2025SM.
We are pleased to utilize the virtual stockholder meeting technology to provide ready access and cost savings for our stockholders and the company. The virtual meeting format allows attendance from any location in the world.
Even if you are planning on attending the Special Meeting online, please promptly submit your proxy vote by Internet, telephone, or, if you received a printed form of proxy in the mail, by completing, dating, signing and returning the enclosed proxy, so your shares will be represented at the Special Meeting. Instructions on voting your shares are provided with the Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting. Internet voting facilities for stockholders of record will be available 24 hours a day and will close at
Thank you for your continued support of, and interest in,
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
TO ASSURE YOUR REPRESENTATION AT THE SPECIAL MEETING WHETHER OR NOT YOU ATTEND ONLINE, PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE AS INSTRUCTED IN THE PROXY MATERIALS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE. YOUR PROXY, GIVEN BY VOTING PRIOR TO SPECIAL MEETING, MAY BE REVOKED PRIOR TO ITS EXERCISE BY ENTERING A NEW VOTE OVER THE INTERNET, FILING WITH OUR CORPORATE SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL MEETING A WRITTEN NOTICE OF REVOCATION OR A DULY EXECUTED PROXY BEARING A LATER DATE, OR BY ATTENDING THE SPECIAL MEETING ONLINE AND VOTING ONLINE.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY VOTED OR DELIVERED YOUR PROXY FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING, YOUR VOTE WILL BE COUNTED, AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VOTE YOUR SHARES AGAIN. IF YOU WISH TO CHANGE YOUR VOTE, YOU SHOULD REVOTE YOUR SHARES.
IF YOU PREFER TO VOTE BY MAIL PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE PROXY CARD AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE AND RETURN IT IN THE RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OUR FORM OF PROXY CARD ARE BEING MAILED TO STOCKHOLDERS ON OR ABOUT MARCH10, 2025.
ANY STOCKHOLDER ATTENDING THE SPECIAL MEETING ONLINE MAY VOTE EVEN IF HE OR SHE HAS RETURNED A PROXY. PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT IF YOUR SHARES ARE HELD OF RECORD BY A BROKER, BANK OR OTHER NOMINEE AND YOU WISH TO VOTE, YOU MUST FIRST OBTAIN FROM THE RECORD HOLDER A PROXY ISSUED IN YOUR NAME.
725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor
(212) 393-4540
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON
To our Stockholders:
Notice (this "Notice") is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting") of
(1) To approve amendments to Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the
(2) To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal; and
(3) To consider and vote upon any other business that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
The Board unanimously recommends a vote "FOR" each of Proposal 1, and Proposal 2.
Pursuant to our Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended ("Second Amended and Restated Bylaws"), our Board has fixed the close of business on
You will be able to attend the Special Meeting via live audio webcast by visiting Dominari's virtual meeting website at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DOMH2025SMon
Your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please vote your shares by promptly completing, signing and returning the enclosed proxy card. You may also vote your shares over telephone or the Internet in accordance with the instructions on the proxy card. Any stockholder attending the Special Meeting may vote in person at the virtual meeting, even if you have already returned a proxy card or voting instruction card.
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725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor
(212) 393-4540
PROXY STATEMENT
FOR
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Your proxy is solicited by our Board of Directors (the "Board") for our Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting"), to be held on
At the Special Meeting, you will be asked to consider and vote upon the following matters:
(1) To approve amendments to Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the
(2) To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal (Proposal 2 - The Adjournment Proposal); and
(3) To consider and vote upon any other business that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
The Board unanimously recommends a vote "FOR" each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2.
Pursuant to our Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, our Board has fixed the close of business on
You will be able to attend the Special Meeting via live audio webcast by visiting Dominari's virtual meeting website at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DOMH2025SMon
Further instructions on how to attend and participate in the Special Meeting via the Internet, including how to demonstrate proof of stock ownership, are available at www.proxyvote.com.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Why am I Receiving these Materials?
This Proxy Statement and the accompanying materials are being provided for the solicitation of proxies by our Board of Directors for the Special Meeting.
What is Included in these Materials?
These materials include the Notice, this Proxy Statement, and a proxy card.
What is the Purpose of the Special Meeting?
This is a special meeting of the Company's Stockholders. At the meeting, you will be voting upon:
(1) To approve amendments to Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the
(2) To approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposal; and
(3) To consider and vote upon any other business that may properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
How does the Board recommend that I vote?
The Board unanimously recommends a vote "FOR" each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2.
How do Proxies Work?
Our Board is asking for your proxy. This means that you authorize persons selected by us to vote your shares at the meeting in the way you instruct and, with regard to any other business that may properly come before the meeting, as they think best.
I Share an Address with Another Stockholder and We Received Only One Paper Copy of the Proxy Materials. How May I Obtain an Additional Copy of the Proxy Materials?
The Company has adopted a procedure called "householding," which the
To receive a separate copy of the Notice and the Proxy Statement, you may contact us at the following address and phone number:
725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Telephone: (212) 393-4540
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Stockholders who hold shares in "street name" (as described below) may contact their brokerage firm, bank, broker-dealeror other similar organization to request information about householding.
Who is Entitled to Vote?
Our Board has fixed the close of business on
Our outstanding Series D Preferred Stock and Series D-1Preferred Stock are entitled to the following number of votes subject to the beneficial ownership limitations described below:
Series D Preferred Stock - each share of Series D Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 0.007285 votes; and
Series D-1Preferred Stock - each share of Series D-1Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 0.007285 votes.
A list of stockholders of record entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will be available for inspection at our principal executive offices located at 725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor,
What is the Difference Between Holding Shares as a Record Holder and as a Beneficial Owner (Holding Shares in Street Name)?
If your shares are registered in your name with our transfer agent,
If your shares are held in a stock brokerage account, a bank or other holder of record, you are considered the "beneficial owner" of those shares held in "street name." If your shares are held in street name, these proxy materials have been forwarded to you by that organization. As the beneficial owner, you have the right to instruct this organization on how to vote your shares.
Who May Attend the Special Meeting?
Record holders and beneficial owners on the Record Date may attend the Special Meeting. If your shares are held in street name and you would like to vote your shares at the Special Meeting, you will need to obtain a valid proxy from the broker, bank, trustee or nominee that holds your shares giving you the right to vote the shares at the Special Meeting.
How Do I Vote?
Stockholders of Record
For your convenience, our record holders have the following methods of voting:
1. Vote by Internet.
(a) Before the meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery information up until
(b) During the meeting: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DOMH2025SM. You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online, vote your shares electronically until voting is closed and submit your questions during the Special Meeting.
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2. Vote by mail. Mark, date, sign and mail promptly the enclosed proxy card (a postage-paidenvelope is provided for mailing in
3. Vote by telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling 1-800-690-6903and following the instructions on the proxy card.
Beneficial Owners of Shares Held in Street Name
For your convenience, our beneficial owners have the following methods of voting:
1. Vote by Internet.
(a) Before the meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery information up until
(b) During the meeting: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DOMH2025SM. You will be able to attend the Special Meeting online, vote your shares electronically until voting is closed and submit your questions during the Special Meeting. Obtain a valid legal proxy from the organization that holds your shares and attend and vote at the Special Meeting.
2. Vote by mail. Mark, date, sign and mail promptly the enclosed proxy card (a postage-paidenvelope is provided for mailing in
3. Vote by telephone. You may vote by proxy by calling 1-800-690-6903and following the instructions on the proxy card.
If you vote by Internet or by telephone, please DO NOT mail your proxy card.
How Will My Shares Be Voted?
All shares which are entitled to vote and represented by a properly completed, executed and delivered proxy received before the Special Meeting and not revoked will be voted at the Special Meeting as instructed by you in a proxy delivered before the Special Meeting. If you do not indicate how your shares should be voted on a matter, the shares represented by your proxy will be voted "for" the approval of each of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2, and with regard to any other matters that may be properly presented at the Special Meeting and all matters incident to the conduct of the meeting. All votes will be tabulated by the inspector of elections appointed for the meeting, who will separately tabulate affirmative and negative votes, abstentions and broker non-votes.
Is My Vote Confidential?
Yes, your vote is confidential. The only persons who have access to your vote are the inspector of elections, individuals who help with processing and counting your votes, and persons who need access for legal reasons. Occasionally, stockholders provide written comments on their proxy cards, which may be forwarded to our Company's management and the Board.
What Constitutes a Quorum?
To carry on business at the Special Meeting, we must have a quorum. A quorum is present when at least 33 1/3% of the shares entitled to vote as of the Record Date are represented in person or by proxy. Thus, holders of the
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What is a Broker Non-Vote?
If your shares are held in street name, you must instruct the organization who holds your shares how to vote your shares. If you do not provide voting instructions, your shares will not be voted on any non-routineproposal. This vote is called a "broker non-vote". If you sign your proxy card, but do not provide instructions on how your broker should vote, your broker will vote your shares as recommended by our Board. Broker non-votesare not included in the tabulation of the voting results of any of the proposals and, therefore, do not affect these proposals.
Proposal 2 (the approval to adjouthe Special Meeting in the event that there are not sufficient votes to approve Proposal 1) is a "routine" matter on which your broker can exercise voting discretion. Proposal 1 (the approval of an increase in the number of shares of common stock available for awards granted under the 2022 Plan) is considered non-routineand therefore brokers cannot use discretionary authority to vote shares on Proposal 1 at the Special Meeting if they have not received instructions from their clients. Please submit your vote instruction form so your vote is counted.
What is an Abstention?
An abstention is a stockholder's affirmative choice to decline to vote on a proposal. Abstentions are not included in the tabulation of the voting results for any of the proposals and, therefore, do not affect these proposals. Abstentions are included for the purpose of determining whether a quorum has been reached.
How Many Votes Are Needed for Each Proposal to Pass?
Proposal No. |
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Approval of increase in the number of shares of common stock available for awards under the 2022 Plan |
A majority of the votes cast |
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Approval to adjouthe Special Meeting in the event that there are not sufficient votes to approve Proposal 1 |
A majority of the votes cast |
Yes |
What Are the Voting Procedures?
In voting by proxy for the proposals, you may vote in favor of or against the proposal, or you may abstain from voting on the proposal. You should specify your respective choices on the accompanying proxy card or your vote instruction form.
All shares represented by proxy will be voted at the Special Meeting in accordance with the choices specified on the proxy, and where no choice is specified, in accordance with the recommendations of the Board. Thus, where no choice is specified, the proxies will be voted FOReach of Proposals 1 and 2.
Is My Proxy Revocable?
You may revoke your proxy and reclaim your right to vote at any time before it is voted by (i) giving written notice to our administrator, (ii) delivering a properly completed, later-datedproxy card or vote instruction form to us or (iii) voting via the Internet at the Special Meeting. All written notices of revocation and other communications with respect to revocations of proxies should be addressed to:
Do I Have Appraisal Rights?
Our stockholders do not have appraisal rights under
How can I find out the Results of the Voting at the Special Meeting?
Preliminary voting results will be announced at the Special Meeting. Final voting results will be published in a Current Report on Form 8-K, which we will file with the
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Named Executive Officers
Our named executive officers ("NEOs"), which consist of (i) all individuals serving as our principal executive officers during fiscal year 2024, (ii) two other of our most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as executive officers at
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The following Summary of Compensation table sets forth the compensation paid by our Company during the two fiscal years ended
Summary of Compensation Table
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Salary |
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Stock |
Non-Equity |
All Other |
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2024 |
650,000 |
- |
641,235 |
951,156 |
534,301 |
2,776,692 |
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Chief Executive Officer, Director, |
2023 |
500,000 |
500,000 |
- |
- |
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1,000,000 |
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Principal Accounting Officer and |
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Principal Financial Officer |
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2024 |
500,000 |
- |
641,235 |
951,156 |
746,344 |
2,838,735 |
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President |
2023 |
500,000 |
- |
- |
- |
100,360 |
600,360 |
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2024 |
150,000 |
- |
- |
2,260,467 |
3,755 |
2,414,222 |
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Special Projects Manager |
2023 |
106,875 |
- |
5,266,666 |
2,916,124 |
16,250 |
8,305,915 |
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(1) The amount reported in this column represents the aggregate grant date fair value of stock granted to Messrs. Hayes and Wool during 2024, as calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The stock was earned pursuant to the attainment of certain revenue milestones for the Company, as set forth in the employment agreements for Messrs. Hayes and Wool (each, as described below). The stock was fully vested on the grant date.
(2) For Messrs. Hayes and Wool, the amounts reported in this column are compensation earned (i) pursuant to the Company's attainment of certain revenue milestones, as set forth in the employment agreements for Messrs. Hayes and Wool (each, as described below), and (ii) as management fees based on the values of transactions completed by the Company's SPV subsidiary. For
(3) For
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Narrative Disclosure to Summary of Compensation Table
Employment Agreements
On
Pursuant to an amendment effective
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Annual Bonus |
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150,000, plus |
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Between |
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250,000, plus |
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$15mm or more |
$ |
500,000, plus |
Our Board of Directors may adopt different or additional performance criteria for future years after consultation with
The Hayes Agreement also provides that
The Hayes Agreement provides that upon
If
On
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The Wool Agreement provides that
Annual Revenue |
Annual Bonus |
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150,000, plus |
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Between |
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250,000, plus |
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$15mm or more |
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500,000, plus |
Our Board of Directors may adopt different or additional performance criteria for future years after consultation with
The Wool Agreement also provides that
Pursuant to the Wool Agreement,
The Wool Agreement provides that upon
If
On
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The Yu Agreement provides that
Trailing 12 month Gross Revenue ($) |
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1 to 999,999 |
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1,000,000 to 1,999,999 |
55 |
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2,000,000 and up |
60 |
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Any compensation earned by
In addition to the gross revenue bonus, the Yu Agreement also provides for production payments ("Production Payments") of up to
• Completing all required registrations and providing binding commitments and opening accounts for clients with assets under management or account value of at least
• Providing binding commitments and opening accounts for clients with assets under management or account value of at least
• Providing binding commitments and opening accounts for clients with assets under management or account value of at least
The account values are inclusive of prior account values. Each of the Production Payments will be paid as soon as administratively feasible after the date on which the conditions for a given payment are met but no later than 30 days, provided that the Company is in full compliance with its net capital and other regulatory requirements at that time. Production Payments will be made fifty percent (50%) in cash and fifty percent (50%) in shares of the Company. The Production Payments are subject to pro rata clawback if
Pursuant to the Yu Agreement,
Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards Close in Time to the Release of Material Non-Public Information
The Company does not maintain a policy on the timing of awards of options in relation to the disclosure of material nonpublic information. Our
Retirement Benefits
Our NEOs are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan, which is a defined contribution plan offered to all of our full-timeemployees. There are no other retirement benefit arrangements covering our NEOs.
Termination and Change in Control Benefits
The material terms of the contracts with each of our NEOs are summarized above, including the payments to NEOs at, following, or in connection with the resignation, change in control, or other termination of an NEO.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at
Option Awards |
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Number of |
Number of |
Option |
Option |
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2,941 |
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10.88 |
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(1) These options are fully vested.
Pay versus Performance
Pursuant to Section 953(a) of the Dodd-FrankWall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information regarding "compensation actually paid", as defined in Item 402(v). In accordance with
In accordance with the transitional relief under the
Year |
Summary |
Compensation |
Average |
Average |
Value of |
Net Income |
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2024 |
$ |
2,776,692 |
$ |
2,776,692 |
$ |
2,626,479 |
$ |
2,626,479 |
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9.97 |
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2023 |
$ |
1,000,000 |
$ |
1,000,000 |
$ |
4,453,138 |
$ |
4,453,138 |
$ |
25.82 |
$ |
(22,882 |
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2022 |
$ |
1,693,350 |
$ |
1,693,350 |
$ |
406,499 |
$ |
406,499 |
$ |
32.70 |
$ |
(22,107 |
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(1) For each year shown, the PEO was the Chief Executive Officer,
(2) The dollar amounts reported in this column represent the amount of "compensation actually paid" to
Reconciliation of Summary of Compensation Table Total to |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
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Summary of Compensation Table Total |
$ |
2,776,692 |
$ |
1,000,000 |
$ |
1,693,350 |
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Less: Grant Date Fair Value of Option and Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year |
$ |
(641,235 |
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$ |
(484,888 |
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Plus: Fair Value of Awards Granted during Applicable Fiscal Year that Remain Unvested as of Applicable Fiscal Year End, Determined as of Applicable Fiscal Year End |
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Plus: Fair Value of Awards Granted During the Applicable Fiscal Year that Vested During the Applicable Fiscal Year, Determined as of the Vesting Date |
$ |
641,235 |
$ |
484,888 |
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Plus (Less): Adjustment for Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that were Outstanding and Unvested as of the Applicable Fiscal Year End, Determined Based on the Change in ASC 718 Fair Value from Prior Fiscal year End to the Applicable Fiscal Year End |
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Reconciliation of Summary of Compensation Table Total to |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
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Plus (Less): Adjustment for Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that Vested During the Applicable Fiscal year, Determined based on the Change in ASC 718 Fair Value from the Prior Fiscal Year End to the Vesting Date |
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Less: ASC 718 Fair Value of Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that were Forfeited During the Applicable Fiscal Year, determined as of the Prior Fiscal Year End |
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Plus: Dividends or Other Earnings Paid During the Applicable Fiscal year Prior to the Vesting Date |
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Plus: Incremental Fair Value of Options/SARs Modified During the Applicable Fiscal Year |
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Compensation Actually Paid |
$ |
2,776,692 |
$ |
1,000,000 |
$ |
1,693,350 |
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(3) For 2022, the non-PEONEOs were
(4) The dollar amounts reported in column (e) represent the average amount of "compensation actually paid" to the non-PEONEOs, as a group, as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K. The dollar amounts do not necessarily reflect the actual average amount of compensation earned by or paid to such persons during the applicable year. In accordance with the requirements of Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, the following adjustments were made to average total compensation for the non-PEONEOs as a group for each year to determine the compensation actually paid:
Reconciliation of Average Summary of Compensation |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
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Average Summary of Compensation Table Total |
$ |
2,626,479 |
$ |
4,453,138 |
$ |
406,499 |
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Less: Grant Date Fair Value of Option and Stock Awards Granted in Fiscal Year |
$ |
(641,235 |
) |
$ |
(5,266,666 |
) |
$ |
(193,851 |
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Plus: Fair Value of Awards Granted during Applicable Fiscal Year that Remain Unvested as of Applicable Fiscal Year End, Determined as of Applicable Fiscal Year End |
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Plus: Fair Value of Awards Granted During the Applicable Fiscal Year that Vested During the Applicable Fiscal Year, Determined as of the Vesting Date |
$ |
641,235 |
$ |
5,266,666 |
$ |
193,851 |
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Plus (Less): Adjustment for Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that were Outstanding and Unvested as of the Applicable Fiscal Year End, Determined Based on the Change in ASC 718 Fair Value from Prior Fiscal year End to the Applicable Fiscal Year End |
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Plus (Less): Adjustment for Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that Vested During the Applicable Fiscal year, Determined based on the Change in ASC 718 Fair Value from the Prior Fiscal Year End to the Vesting Date |
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Less: ASC 718 Fair Value of Awards Granted During a Prior Fiscal Year that were Forfeited During the Applicable Fiscal Year, determined as of the Prior Fiscal Year End |
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Plus: Dividends or Other Earnings Paid During the Applicable Fiscal year Prior to the Vesting Date |
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Plus: Incremental Fair Value of Options/SARs Modified During the Applicable Fiscal Year |
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Average Compensation Actually Paid |
$ |
2,626,479 |
$ |
4,453,138 |
$ |
406,499 |
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(5) Cumulative Total Share Retu("TSR") is calculated by dividing the sum of the cumulative amount of dividends for the measurement period, assuming dividend reinvestment, and the difference between the Company's share price at the end and the beginning of the measurement period by the Company's share price at the beginning of the measurement period.
(6) The dollar amounts reported represent the amount of net income reflected in the Company's audited financial statements for the applicable year.
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Analysis of the Information Presented in the Pay versus Performance Table
The Company's executive compensation program reflects a variable pay-for-performancephilosophy. While the Company utilizes several performance measures to align executive compensation with Company performance, all of those Company measures are not presented in the Pay versus Performance table. Moreover, the Company generally seeks to incentivize long-termperformance and therefore does not specifically align the Company's performance measures with compensation that is actually paid (as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K) for a particular year. In accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, the Company is providing the following descriptions of the relationships between information presented in the Pay versus Performance table.
Compensation Actually Paid and Cumulative TSR
The following graph illustrates the amount of "compensation actually paid" ("CAP") to
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Compensation Actually Paid and Net Loss
As demonstrated by the following table, the amount of CAP to
Director Compensation
Our non-employeedirectors received the following annual compensation for service as a member of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year ended
Annual Retainer |
$ |
65,000 |
To be paid in cash in four equal quarterly installments. |
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Additional Retainer |
$ |
5,000 |
To be paid to the Chairman of the Board upon election annually. |
Since our CEO,
The following table summarizes the compensation paid to non-employeedirectors during the year ended
Fees |
Stock |
Option |
Non-Equity |
Non-Qualified |
All Other |
Total |
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48,750 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
48,750 |
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65,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
65,000 |
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65,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
65,000 |
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65,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
65,000 |
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65,000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
65,000 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3,551 |
3,551 |
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(5)
(6)
(7)
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK BY CERTAIN BENEFICIAL
OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the number of shares of our common stock, Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") and Series D-1Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series D-1Preferred Stock") owned beneficially as of the Record Date by (i) our officers and directors as a group and (ii) each person (including any group) known to us to own more than 5% of our common stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series D-1Preferred Stock. As of Record Date, there were 14,394,927 shares of common stock outstanding, 3,825 shares of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding and 834 shares of Series D-1Preferred Stock outstanding. Unless otherwise indicated, it is our understanding and belief that the stockholders listed possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown.
Common Stock |
Series D |
Series D-1 |
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|
Shares |
Percentage |
Shares |
Percentage |
Shares |
Percentage |
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Directors and Executive Officers |
||||||||||||||||
|
1,594,196 |
(2) |
11.07 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
51,702 |
(3) |
* |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||||||||
|
25,352 |
(4) |
* |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||||||||
|
68,579 |
(5) |
* |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||||||||
|
1,017,042 |
(6) |
7.07 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
1,243,466 |
(7) |
8.64 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
53,227 |
(8) |
* |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||||||||
|
468,338 |
(9) |
3.25 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
224,839 |
(10) |
1.56 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
All Directors and Officers as a Group (9 persons) |
4,746,741 |
32.98 |
% |
|||||||||||||
5% or Greater Stockholders |
||||||||||||||||
|
966,138 |
(11) |
6.71 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
966,138 |
(12) |
6.71 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
819,884 |
(13) |
5.70 |
% |
- |
- |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
10 |
(14) |
* |
1,350 |
35.29 |
% |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
4 |
(15) |
* |
450 |
11.76 |
% |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
7 |
(16) |
* |
900 |
23.53 |
% |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
9 |
(17) |
* |
1,125 |
29.42 |
% |
- |
- |
||||||||
|
7 |
(18) |
* |
- |
- |
834 |
100 |
% |
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* Less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock.
(1) Under Rule 13d-3of the Exchange Act a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights.
(2) Includes 1,591,255 shares of common stock and 2,941 options for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(3) Includes 31,471 shares of common stock, 2,941 options for purchase of shares of common stock, and 17,290 warrants for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(4) Includes 22,411 shares of common stock and 2,941 options for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(5) Includes 36,820 shares of common stock, 2,941 options for purchase of shares of common stock, and 28,818 warrants for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(6) Includes 1,017,042 shares of common stock.
(7) Includes 1,243,466 shares of common stock.
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(8) Includes 24,409 shares of common stock and 28,818 warrants for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(9) Includes 410,702 shares of common stock and 57,636 warrants for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(10) Includes 181,613 shares of common stock and 43,226 warrants for purchase of shares of common stock, which are exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date.
(11) According to a Schedule 13G filed by
(12) According to a Schedule 13G filed by
(13) According to a Schedule 13G filed by
(14) Represents 10 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock, which are convertible within 60 days of the Record Date.
(15) Represents 4 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock, which are convertible within 60 days of the Record Date.
(16) Represents 7 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock, which are convertible within 60 days of the Record Date.
(17) Represents 9 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock, which are convertible within 60 days of the Record Date.
(18) Represents 7 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D-1Preferred Stock, which are convertible within 60 days of the Record Date.
Effective
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The current Board consists of: Mr.
Since
In 2021, the Company engaged the services of
On
On certain transactions,
On
The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering of the Securities was approximately
Each of
The Securities were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of Common Stock underlying such Warrants, have not been registered under the Securities Act or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the unregistered shares, the Warrants, and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants may not be offered or sold in
We have not adopted written policies and procedures specifically for related person transactions. Our Board is responsible for the approval of all related party transactions.
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PROPOSAL 1:
2022 PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
Background
The stockholders are being asked to approve amendments to Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the
We believe strongly that the increase in shares of common stock reserved for issuance with respect to awards granted under the 2022 Plan is essential to our continued success and therefore is in the best interests of the Company and our stockholders. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The Board believes that grants of stock options, restricted stock units, performance-basedrestricted stock units and other equity awards under the 2022 Plan help create long-termequity participation in the Company and thereby assist us in attracting, retaining, motivating and rewarding employees, directors, and consultants. The Board also believes that long-termequity compensation is essential to link executive pay to long-termstockholder value creation.
As of the Record Date, there were 475,553 shares of common stock remaining available for the grant of awards under the 2022 Plan. On
While the primary purpose of the 2022 Plan is to make available equity awards to our employees, including our officers, as well as our independent directors, because the entire increase of 10,000,000 shares of common stock for the issuance of awards under the 2022 Plan, for which we are seeking the approval of our stockholders herein, will be used for the Options granted to Messrs. Hayes and Wool, the additional shares will not be available for awards to any other employees or our independent directors, and the sole purpose for the increase is to make such shares available for exercise pursuant to the options and reward Messrs. Hayes and Wool for their services, on behalf of Dominari. As a result, approval by our stockholders of the increase in the number of shares of common stock available for issuance of awards under the 2022 Plan by 10,000,000 shares, is also deemed to be the approval of our stockholders to the Options granted to Messrs. Hayes and Wool.
The above-describedamendments to the 2022 Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance with respect to awards granted under the 2022 Plan from 1,404,404 shares of common stock to 11,404,404 shares of common stock was approved at a meeting of our
The Board has also approved a change in the name of the 2022 Plan from the
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Description of 2022 Plan
Purposes
The purposes of the 2022 Plan are to attract, retain, and motivate employees, directors, and consultants (collectively, "Service Providers"), provide additional incentives to Service Providers, and promote the success of the Company's business, by providing Service Providers with opportunities to acquire the Company's shares, or to receive monetary payments based on the value of such shares. The 2022 Plan is also intended to assist in further aligning the interests of the Company's Service Providers to those of its stockholders.
Administration
The 2022 Plan is administered by a committee of at least one director of the Company that the Board may appoint, or by the Board itself (the "Administrator").
Eligibility
The Administrator has the discretion to select any Service Provider to receive an equity award ("Award"), although incentive stock options may be granted only to employees. A Service Provider who is designated as a participant in the 2022 Plan (a "Participant") in any year shall not require the Administrator to designate such person to receive an Award in any other year or, once designated, to receive the same type or amount of Award as granted to the Participant in any other year. The Administrator shall consider such factors as it deems pertinent in selecting Participants and in determining the type and amount of their respective Awards. As of the Record Date, approximately 28 employees, 5 directors, and 28 consultants are eligible to receive awards under the 2022 Plan.
Limitations on Incentive Awards
Each stock option will be designated in individual award agreements with Participants ("Award Agreements") as either an incentive stock option or a nonqualified stock option. If the aggregate fair market value of the shares under an incentive stock option are exercisable for the first time by a Participant during any calendar year exceeds
In the case of the grant of an incentive stock option, the term will be ten (10) years from the date of grant, or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement. Moreover, in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a Participant who, at the time the incentive stock option is granted, owns shares representing more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, the term of the incentive stock option will be five (5) years from the date of grant, or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.
No stock option shall be treated as an incentive stock option unless the 2022 Plan has been approved by the stockholders of the Company in a manner intended to comply with the stockholder approval requirements of Code Section 422(b)(1), provided that any stock option intended to be an incentive stock option shall not fail to be effective solely on account of a failure to obtain such approval, but rather such stock option shall be treated as a nonqualified stock option unless and until such approval is obtained.
In the case of a grant of an incentive stock option, the terms and conditions of such grant shall be subject to and comply with such rules as may be prescribed by Code Section 422. If for any reason a stock option intended to be an incentive stock option (or any portion thereof) shall not qualify as an incentive stock option, then, to the extent of such nonqualification, such stock option or portion thereof shall be treated as a nonqualified stock option appropriately granted under the 2022 Plan.
Clawback Policy
By accepting an award, Participants are agreeing to be bound by the Company's clawback policy, which may be amended from time to time by the Company in its discretion and are further agreeing that all Awards may be unilaterally amended by the Company to the extent needed to comply with the clawback policy.
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Vesting Conditions
Vesting shall occur, in full or in installments, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in each Award Agreement. Vesting conditions may include service-based conditions, performance-based conditions, such other conditions as the Administrator may determine. The Administrator may establish performance-based conditions for an Award which may be based on the attainment of specific levels of performance of the Company. Unless otherwise set forth in an individual Award Agreement, each Award shall vest over a three (3) year period, with one-third (1/3) of the Award vesting on each annual anniversary of the date of grant.
Stock Options
Each stock option granted under the 2022 Plan is subject to the following terms and conditions:
• Exercise Price. The per share exercise price for shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of a stock option will be determined by the Administrator but shall be no less than 100% of the fair market value per Share on the date of grant, subject to Section 7(a) of the 2022 Plan.
• Exercise Period. Stock options granted under the 2022 Plan shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Administrator; provided, that no stock option shall be exercisable later than ten (10) years after the date it is granted.
• Consideration. The consideration for shares issued upon exercise of options generally will be payable in cash (or check) at the time when such shares are purchased by the Participant, except as specified by the Administrator. The Administrator may accept as payment the surrender of other shares, broker-assisted cashless exercise, a notice of "net exercise" to the Company, such other consideration to the extent permitted by applicable laws, or any combination of the foregoing.
• No Repricing. Notwithstanding any of the Administrator's powers granted under the 2022 Plan, and except for permissible adjustments or stockholder approval, outstanding options may not be re-priced.
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Each SAR will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the SAR, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. The exercise of each SAR will entitle the Participant to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying (i) the difference between the fair market value of a share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times (ii) the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised. As a general rule, the exercise price of a SAR must be no less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date the SAR is granted. Otherwise, the Administrator, subject to the provisions of the 2022 Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of SARs granted under the 2022 Plan.
Restricted Stock Grants
Each Award of restricted stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the period of restriction and the applicable restrictions, the number of shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. During the period of restriction, a Participant holding restricted stock may exercise the voting rights applicable to those restricted shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise. During the period of restriction, a Participant holding restricted stock will also be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such restricted stock unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted stock units ("RSUs") are the right to receive shares of common stock at a future date in accordance with the terms of such grant upon the attainment of certain conditions specified by the Administrator. Restrictions or conditions could include, but are not limited to, the attainment of performance goals, continuous service with the Company or its subsidiaries, the passage of time or other restrictions or conditions. The Administrator determines the persons to whom grants of RSUs are made, the number of RSUs to be awarded, the time or times within which awards of RSUs
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may be subject to forfeiture, the vesting schedule and rights to acceleration thereof, and all other terms and conditions of RSU Awards. The value of the RSUs may be paid in shares of common stock, cash, other securities, other property or a combination of the foregoing, as determined by the Administrator.
The holders of RSUs will have no voting rights. Prior to settlement or forfeiture, RSUs awarded under the 2022 Plan may, at the Administrator's discretion, provide for a right to dividend equivalents. Such right entitles the holder to be credited with an amount equal to all dividends paid on one Share while each RSU is outstanding. Dividend equivalents may be converted into additional RSUs. Settlement of dividend equivalents may be made in the form of cash, shares of common stock, other securities, other property, or a combination of the foregoing. Prior to distribution, any dividend equivalents shall be subject to the same conditions and restrictions as the RSUs to which they are payable.
Other Stock-Based Awards
The Administrator may grant Other Stock-Based Awards, in addition to or in tandem with other Awards, in such amounts, on such terms and conditions, and for such consideration, as the Administrator determines in its discretion. The Administrator shall have the authority to determine the persons to whom and the time or times at which other stock-based awards will be made, the amount of such other stock-based awards, and all other conditions, including any dividend and/or voting rights.
Tax Withholding
Participants in the 2022 Plan are responsible for the payment of any federal, state, or local taxes that the Company or its subsidiaries are required by law to withhold upon the exercise of options or stock appreciation rights or vesting of other awards. The Administrator may cause any tax withholding obligation of the Company or its subsidiaries to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by the applicable entity withholding from shares to be issued pursuant to an Award a number of shares with an aggregate fair market value that would satisfy the withholding amount due. The Administrator may also require any tax withholding obligation of the Company or its subsidiaries to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by an arrangement whereby a certain number of shares issued pursuant to an Award are immediately sold and proceeds from such sale are remitted to the Company or its subsidiaries in an amount that would satisfy the withholding amount due.
Equitable Adjustments
In the event of a merger, consolidation, recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase or other change in corporate structure affecting the shares, the maximum number and kind of shares reserved for issuance or with respect to which awards may be granted under the 2022 Plan will be adjusted to reflect such event, and the Administrator will make such adjustments as it deems appropriate and equitable in the number, kind, and exercise price of the shares covered by outstanding awards made under the 2022 Plan.
Performance Criteria
The Administrator may establish performance-based conditions for an Award which may be based on the attainment of specific levels of performance of the Company. A list of criteria which the Administrator may, but is not limited to, consider may be found in Section 12(b) of the 2022 Plan. Any performance criteria that are financial metrics, may be determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Adjustments
In the event that any dividend or other distribution, recapitalization, share split, reverse share split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of shares or other securities of the Company, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the shares occurs such that the Administrator determines that an adjustment is appropriate, then the Administrator shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust the number and class of shares which may be delivered under the 2022 Plan, the number, class and price of shares subject to outstanding awards, and the numerical limits stated in the 2022 Plan.
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Change in Control
In the event of a change in control of the Company, each outstanding Award shall be assumed or an equivalent award substituted by the acquiring or successor corporation or a parent of the acquiring or successor corporation. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, in the event that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Award, the Participant shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise the Award as to all of the shares, all applicable restrictions will lapse, and all performance objectives and other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at targeted levels.
Transferability
Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred or disposed of in any manner, except to a Participant's estate or legal representative, and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.
Amendment and Termination of the 2022 Plan
The 2022 Plan became effective on
Certain United States Federal Income Tax Aspects
The following is a summary of the principal
The 2022 Plan is not qualified under the provisions of Section 401(a) of the Code and is not subject to any of the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. The Company's ability to realize the benefit of any tax deductions described below depends on the Company's generation of taxable income as well as the requirement of reasonableness and the satisfaction of the Company's tax reporting obligations.
Incentive Stock Options. No taxable income is generally realized by the Participant upon the grant or exercise of an incentive stock option. If the shares issued to a Participant pursuant to the exercise of an incentive stock option are sold or transferred after two years from the date of grant and after one year from the date of exercise, then generally (i) upon sale of such shares, any amount realized in excess of the option exercise price will be taxed to the Participant as a long-term capital gain, and any loss sustained will be a long-term capital loss, and (ii) neither the Company nor its subsidiaries will be entitled to any deduction for federal income tax purposes; provided that such incentive stock option otherwise meets all of the technical requirements of an incentive stock option. The exercise of an incentive stock option will give rise to an item of tax preference that may result in alternative minimum tax liability for the Participant.
If the shares acquired upon the exercise of an incentive stock option are disposed of prior to the expiration of the two-year and one-year holding periods described above (a "disqualifying disposition"), generally (i) the Participant will realize ordinary income in the year of disposition in an amount equal to the excess (if any) of the fair market value of the shares at exercise (or, if less, the amount realized on a sale of such Shares) over the option exercise price thereof, and (ii) the Company or a subsidiary will be entitled to deduct such amount. Special rules will apply where all or a portion of the exercise price of the incentive stock option is paid by tendering Shares.
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If an incentive stock option is exercised at a time when it no longer qualifies for the tax treatment described above, the option is treated as a nonqualified option. Generally, an incentive stock option will not be eligible for the tax treatment described above if it is exercised more than three months following termination of employment (or one year in the case of termination of employment by reason of disability). In the case of termination of employment by reason of death, the three-month rule does not apply.
Nonqualified Options. No income is generally realized by the Participant at the time a nonqualified option is granted. Generally (i) at exercise, ordinary income is realized by the Participant in an amount equal to the difference between the option exercise price and the fair market value of the Shares on the date of exercise, and either the Company or a subsidiary receives a tax deduction for the same amount, and (ii) at disposition, appreciation or depreciation after the date of exercise is treated as either short-term or long-term capital gain or loss depending on how long the Shares have been held. Special rules will apply where all or a portion of the exercise price of the nonqualified option is paid by tendering Shares. Upon exercise, the Participant will also be subject to
Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, and Other Stock-Based Awards. For all other Awards under the 2022 Plan, either the Company or a subsidiary generally will be entitled to a tax deduction in an amount equal to the ordinary income realized by the Participant at the time the Participant recognizes such income. Participants typically are subject to income tax and recognize such tax at the time that an Award is exercised, vests or becomes non-forfeitable, unless the Award provides for deferred settlement.
A Participant's basis for the determination of gain or loss upon the subsequent disposition of Shares acquired from a stock appreciation right, restricted stock, restricted stock unit, or other stock-based award will be the amount paid for such shares plus any ordinary income recognized when the shares were originally delivered, and the Participant's capital gain holding period for those shares will begin on the day after they are transferred to the Participant.
Parachute Payments. The vesting of any portion of an Award that is accelerated due to the occurrence of a change in control may cause all or a portion of the payments with respect to such accelerated awards to be treated as "parachute payments" as defined in the Code. Any such parachute payments may be non-deductibleto either the Company or its subsidiaries, in whole or in part, and may subject the recipient to a non-deductible20% federal excise tax on all or a portion of such payment (in addition to other taxes ordinarily payable).
Section 409A. The foregoing description assumes that Section 409A of the Code does not apply to an award under the 2022 Plan. In general, stock options and stock appreciation rights are exempt from Section 409A if the exercise price per share is at least equal to the fair market value per share of the underlying stock at the time the option or stock appreciation right was granted. Restricted stock awards are not generally subject to Section 409A. RSUs are subject to Section 409A unless they are settled within 2 ½ months after the end of the later of (i) the end of the Company's fiscal year in which vesting occurs or (ii) the end of the calendar year in which vesting occurs. If an Award is subject to Section 409A and the provisions for the exercise or settlement of that Award do not comply with Section 409A, then the Participant would be required to recognize ordinary income whenever a portion of the award vested (regardless of whether it had been exercised or settled). This amount would also be subject to an additional 20%
New Plan Benefits
As described above, all of the shares added to the 2022 Plan through this proposal will be allocated to the Option awards made to
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$ |
30,800,000 |
5,000,000 |
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$ |
30,800,000 |
5,000,000 |
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- |
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Executive Group |
- |
- |
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Explanation of Amendments
Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the 2022 Plan currently provide as follows:
"(a) Basic Limitation. Subject to the provisions of Sections 4(b) and 14, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is one million one hundred thousand (1,100,000) (the "Plan Share Limit"). The Shares subject to the Plan may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired shares."
"(b) Annual Increase in Available Shares. Notwithstanding the basic limitation in Section 4(a), on the first day of each calendar year during the term of the Plan, commencing on
The Board of Directors has authorized and approved an increase in the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance with respect to awards granted under the 2022 Plan from 1,404,404 shares of common stock to 11,404,404 shares of common stock. In the event that Proposal 1 is approved by our stockholders at the Special Meeting, Section 4(a) and Section 4(b) of the 2022 Plan will, thereafter, each read in its entirety as follows:
"(a) Basic Limitation. Subject to the provisions of Sections 4(b) and 14, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is Eleven Million Four Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Four (11,404,404) shares (the "Plan Share Limit"). The Shares subject to the Plan may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired shares."
"(b) Annual Increase in Available Shares. Notwithstanding the basic limitation in Section 4(a), on the first day of each calendar year during the term of the Plan, commencing on
Vote Required
The affirmative vote of the majority of shares of Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting and entitled to vote is required to approve the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal. Abstentions will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
Recommendation of the Board
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE 2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSAL.
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PROPOSAL 2:
THE ADJOURMENT PROPOSAL
Overview
The Adjournment Proposal, if adopted, will allow our Board to adjouthe Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to permit further solicitation of proxies in the event that there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with Proposal 1 (the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal). If there are sufficient votes to approve Proposal 1, the Special Meeting will not be adjourned even if this Proposal 2 is approved by our stockholders.
Consequences if the Adjournment Proposal is Not Approved
If the Adjournment Proposal is not approved by our stockholders, our Board may not be able to adjouthe Special Meeting to a later date in the event that there are insufficient votes for, or otherwise in connection with, the approval of Proposal 1 (the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal).
Required Vote
The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting is required for the approval of the Adjournment Proposal. Abstentions and broker non-voteswith respect to this proposal will be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. Abstentions will have no effect on the outcome of the vote.
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE ADJOURMENT PROPOSAL.
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OTHER MATTERS
Additional Filings
The Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-Kand all amendments to those reports are available without charge through the Company's website on the Internet, www.dominari.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the
Other Matters to be Presented at the Special Meeting
As of the date of this proxy statement, our management has no knowledge of any business to be presented for consideration at the Special Meeting other than that described above. If any other business should properly come before the Special Meeting or any adjournment thereof, it is intended that the shares represented by properly executed proxies will be voted with respect thereto in accordance with the judgment of the persons named as agents and proxies in the enclosed form of proxy.
The Board of Directors does not intend to bring any other matters before the Special Meeting and has not been informed that any other matters are to be presented by others.
Interest of Certain Persons in or Opposition to Matters to Be Acted Upon:
(a) Except as discussed, in detail, with respect to Proposal 1 (the 2022 Plan Amendment Proposal), with respect to
(b) No director of Dominari has informed us that he or she intends to oppose any of the actions taken by us set forth in this proxy statement.
Company Contact Information
The Board has established a process for stockholders to send communications to our Board or any individual director. Stockholders may send written communications to the Board or any director to
Attn:
725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor
(212) 393-4540
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly, and current reports, Proxy Statements and other information with the
You may also obtain any of the documents that we file with the
Attn:
725 5thAvenue, 22ndFloor
(212) 393-4540
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for this Special Meeting:
The Notice and Proxy Statement are available at www.proxyvote.com.
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ANNEX A
FORM OF
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
2022 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has the authority pursuant to Section 19 of the 2022 Plan to amend the 2022 Plan, subject to the approval of the Company's stockholders entitled to vote in accordance with applicable law, with respect to certain amendments;
WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend the 2022 Plan to (i) amend Section 4(a) of the 2022 Plan to (i) increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance with respect to awards granted under the 2022 Plan from 1,404,404 shares of Common Stock to 11,404,404 shares of Common Stock, (ii) amend Section 4(b) of the 2022 Plan to provide that further annual increases in shares of common stock available under the 2022 Plan will commence on
WHEREAS, on
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of amendment set forth in the 2022 Plan and subject to the approval of the stockholders, with respect to the amendments set forth in ##2 and 3 below, the 2022 Plan is hereby amended as follows effective upon the approval by the Stockholders:
1. Section 2(x) of the 2022 Plan is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"(x) "Plan" means this
2. Section 4(a) of the 2022 Plan is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"(a) Basic Limitation. Subject to the provisions of Sections 4(b) and 14, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is Eleven Million Four Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Four (11,404,404) (the "Plan Share Limit"). The Shares subject to the Plan may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired shares."
3. Section 4(b)of the 2022 is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing with the following:
"(b)Annual Increase in Available Shares. Notwithstanding the basic limitation in Section 4(a), on the first day of each calendar year during the term of the Plan, commencing on
4. Except as hereinabove amended and modified, the 2022 Plan shall remain in full force and effect.
5. A majority in voting interest of the stockholders present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting of stockholders at which this Amendment No. 1 to the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan was considered, has duly approved the amendments set forth in 2 and 3 above.
Annex A-1
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment No. 1 to the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan is made effective this day of 2025.
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Annex A-2
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Special Meeting: The Notice and Proxy Statement is available at www.proxyvote.com. V63617-TBD DOMINARI HOLDINGS INC. Special Meeting of Stockholders
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