Filed
Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
Registration Statement No. 333-261427
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
(To Prospectus dated December 16, 2021)
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SOLUNA
HOLDINGS, INC.
1,388,889
Shares of Common Stock
We
are offering up to 1,388,889 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus, at a public offering price of $1.44 per share of common stock. A description of the determination of the public
offering price is included in “Underwriting—Pricing of the Offering.”
This
offering is being underwritten on a firm commitment basis. We have retained Univest Securities, LLC, or Univest or the Representative,
to act as our underwriter in connection with this offering. See “Underwriting” beginning on page S-20 of this prospectus
supplement for more information regarding these arrangements.
Upon closing of this offering, a certain
convertible promissory note with an aggregate principal amount of $850,000 and the accrued and unpaid interest thereon held by
Soluna SLC Fund I Projects Holdco LLC, or Spring Lane, will automatically convert into shares of common stock at a conversion
price equal to the public offering price per share set forth above.
Investing
in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-5 of this prospectus supplement,
page 4 of the accompanying base prospectus and the risks discussed in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement
and the accompanying base prospectus, as they may be amended, updated or modified periodically in our reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. You should carefully read and consider these risk factors before you invest in our securities.
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Public offering price | |
$ | 1.4400 | | |
$ | 2,000,000.16 | |
Underwriting discounts and commissions(1) | |
$ | 0.1152 | | |
$ | 160,000.01 | |
Proceeds to us before expenses(2) | |
$ | 1.3248 | | |
$ | 1,840,000.15 | |
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Assumes
that we sell all of the common stock offered by this prospectus supplement. We have agreed to issue the underwriter or its designees
warrants to purchase a number of shares of common stock equal to 5.0% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock sold in this
offering, or the Representative’s Warrants, and to reimburse the underwriter for certain offering-related expenses. See “Underwriting—Potential
Conflicts of Interest” on page S-20 of this prospectus supplement for a description of all underwriting compensation payable
in connection with this offering. |
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The
amount of offering proceeds to us presented in this table does not give effect to any exercise of the over-allotment option (if any)
we have granted to the underwriter as described below. |
We
have granted the underwriter an option to purchase from us at any time and from time to time up to additional shares of our common stock
at the public offering price of $1.44 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, within 45 days from the date of
this prospectus supplement. If the underwriter exercises this option in full, the total underwriting discounts and commissions will be
approximately $183,999.97 and the total proceeds, before expenses, to us will be approximately $2,115,999.71.
Our common stock and 9.0% Series A Cumulative
Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, or Series A Preferred Stock, are currently listed on Nasdaq under the symbols
“SLNH” and “SLNHP”, respectively. On October 21, 2022, the last reported sale price of our common stock
was $1.80 per share and the last reported sale price of our Series A Preferred Stock was $5.32 per share.
The
underwriter expects to deliver the shares of common stock to investors on or about October 26, 2022, subject to satisfaction of
customary closing conditions.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities
offered hereby or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Book-Running
Manager
The
date of this prospectus supplement is October 24, 2022
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Prospectus
Supplement
Prospectus
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
This
document is in two parts, this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, both of which are part of a registration statement
on Form S-3 (File No. 333-261427) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”), that we filed with the SEC using a “shelf”
registration process and which was declared effective by the SEC on December 16, 2021.
The
two parts of this document include: (1) this prospectus supplement, which describes the specific details regarding the securities offered
by this prospectus supplement; and (2) the accompanying base prospectus included in the Registration Statement, which provides a general
description of the securities that we may offer, some of which may not apply to this offering. Generally, when we refer to this “prospectus,”
we are referring to both documents combined. If information in this prospectus supplement is inconsistent with the accompanying base
prospectus, you should rely on this prospectus supplement. You should read this prospectus supplement together with the additional information
described below under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Documents by Reference.”
Any
statement made in this prospectus supplement or in any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus
supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the Registration Statement will be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes
of this prospectus supplement to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus supplement or in any other subsequently filed
document that is also incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement modifies or supersedes that statement. Any statements
so modified or superseded will be deemed not to constitute a part of this prospectus supplement except as so modified or superseded.
In addition, to the extent of any inconsistencies between the statements in this prospectus supplement and similar statements in any
previously filed report incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the Registration
Statement, the statements in this prospectus supplement will be deemed to modify and supersede such prior statements.
The
Registration Statement that contains the accompanying base prospectus and this prospectus supplement, including the exhibits to the Registration
Statement and the information incorporated by reference herein and therein, contains additional information about the securities offered
by this prospectus supplement. The Registration Statement can be read on the SEC’s website or at the SEC’s offices mentioned
below under the heading “Where You Can Find More Information.”
We
are responsible for the information contained and incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus
and any related free writing prospectus that we prepare or authorize. Neither we nor the underwriter has authorized anyone to provide
you with different or additional information, and we take no responsibility for any other information that others may give you. If you
receive any other information, you should not rely on it.
This
prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities other than the securities to which this prospectus supplement relates, nor do this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom
it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction.
You
should not assume that the information in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus is accurate at any date other
than the date indicated on the cover page of this prospectus supplement or that any information that we have incorporated by reference
in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus is correct on any date subsequent to the date of the document incorporated
by reference. Our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects may have changed since that date.
You
should not rely on or assume the accuracy of any representation or warranty in any agreement that we have filed in connection with this
offering or that we may otherwise publicly file in the future because any such representation or warranty may be subject to exceptions
and qualifications contained in separate disclosure schedules, may represent the applicable parties’ risk allocation in the particular
transaction, may be qualified by materiality standards that differ from what may be viewed as material for securities law purposes or
may no longer continue to be true as of any given date.
Unless
the context requires otherwise, references in this prospectus supplement to “SHI”, the “Company”, “we”,
“us” and “our” refer to Soluna Holdings, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries. SHI, our logo and
our other registered or common law trademarks, trade names or service marks, to the extent any such marks have been registered, appearing
in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus are owned by us. Solely for convenience, trademarks and trade names
referred to in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, including logos, artwork and other visual displays, may
appear without the ® or ™ symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate in any way that we will not assert, to
the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights of the applicable licensor to these trademarks and trade names. Unless otherwise
stated in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, we do not intend our use or display of other companies’
trade names or trademarks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
The
following summary of our business highlights some of the information contained elsewhere in, or incorporated by reference into, this
prospectus supplement. Because this is only a summary, however, it does not contain all of the information that may be important to you.
You should carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference,
which are described under “Incorporation of Documents by Reference” in this prospectus supplement. You should also carefully
consider the matters discussed in the section of this prospectus supplement titled “Risk Factors” and under similar sections
of the accompanying base prospectus and other periodic reports incorporated herein and therein by reference.
Unless
the context requires otherwise in this prospectus supplement, the terms “SHI”, the “Company”, “we”,
“us”, or “our” refer to Soluna Holdings, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, and “SCI”
refers to Soluna Computing, Inc., formerly known as EcoChain, Inc.
The
Company
SHI
currently conducts our business through our wholly-owned subsidiary, SCI. SCI is engaged in the mining of cryptocurrency through data
centers that can be powered by renewable energy sources. Recently, SCI has built, and intends to continue to develop and build, modular
data centers that are currently used for cryptocurrency mining and that in the future can be used for computing intensive, batchable
applications, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, with the goal of providing a cost-effective alternative to battery
storage or transmission lines. Headquartered in Albany, New York, the Company uses technology and intentional design to solve complex,
real-world challenges.
SCI
was incorporated in Delaware on January 8, 2020 as EcoChain, Inc., which operates a cryptocurrency mining facility that integrates with
the cryptocurrency blockchain network. Through the October 2021 acquisition by EcoChain, Inc. of an entity at the time named Soluna Computing,
Inc., SCI also has a pipeline of certain cryptocurrency mining projects previously owned by Harmattan Energy, Ltd. (“HEL”)
(formerly known as Soluna Technologies, Ltd.), a Canadian corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Colombia
that develops vertically-integrated, utility-scale computing facilities focused on cryptocurrency mining and cutting-edge blockchain
applications. Following such acquisition, on November 15, 2021, SCI completed its conversion and redomicile to Nevada and changed its
name from “EcoChain, Inc.” to “Soluna Computing, Inc.”. The following day, the acquired entity, Soluna Computing,
Inc., changed its name to “Soluna Callisto Holdings Inc.” (“Soluna Callisto”). We earn revenue from this business
as the mined cryptocurrencies are converted into U.S. dollars. SCI has also began mining operations in fiscal year 2021 in Murray, Kentucky
and Calvert City, Kentucky. The mining facility in Calvert City currently performs hosting services and prop mining in which 10 megawatts
is used for hosting services and 10 megawatts is used for prop mining. The mining facility in Murray, Kentucky operates fully on prop
mining with a capacity of 25 megawatts. On September 17, 2022, SCI sold specified assets consisting mainly of mining equipment and other
general equipment items to a buyer at their Wenatchee, Washington location. In addition, SCI entered into a management and hosting services
agreement with the buyer to host several mining equipment now owned by the buyer. We have a development site in Texas (“Project
Dorothy”) for a potential of up to 100 megawatts to be built at a wind farm with initial energization of 50 megawatts anticipated
to begin in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to ERCOT approval and with ramp up likely to continue into fiscal year 2023.
Issuance
of Convertible Promissory Note and Automatic Conversion
On
October 7, 2022, we issued to Spring Lane a convertible promissory note (as subsequently amended, the “Note”) in the principal
amount of $850,000, which bears interest thereon accruing at a rate of 10% per annum.
The
principal amount and all unpaid accrued interest on the Note are to become due and payable on September 30, 2024. The Note may not be
prepaid without the prior written consent of Spring Lane, except upon written notice to Spring Lane upon change of control, pursuant
to the Note.
This
offering will be deemed a “Qualified Financing” pursuant to the Note, upon closing of which the outstanding principal
amount of the Note and any unpaid accrued interest will automatically convert into the securities sold in the Qualified Financing
at a conversion price equal to the price paid per share for securities by the investors in the Qualified Financing, except to the extent
that such conversion would result in Spring Lane beneficially owning greater than 19.9% of the Company. In accordance with the Note,
upon closing of this offering, the Note will automatically convert into an aggregate of 593,065 shares of common stock.
October
2021 Convertible Secured Notes
On
October 20, 2021, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (as amended and supplemented by the addendums, the “October 2021
Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited investors (the “Noteholders”), and issued, upon closing of the offering
on October 25, 2021, convertible secured notes (the “October Secured Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $16,304,348
for an aggregate purchase price of $15 million to the Noteholders. The October 2021 Purchase Agreement, contains, among others, a “most
favored nation” provision (the “MFN Provision”) which provides that as long as any Noteholder holds any of the October
Secured Notes with a principal amount in excess of $1,500,000, in the event that we issue or sell any common stock or common stock equivalents,
if the Noteholder holding outstanding securities issued pursuant to the October 2021 Purchase Agreement reasonably believes that any
of the terms and conditions of such issuance or sales are more favorable than the terms and conditions granted to the Noteholder pursuant
to the October 2021 Purchase Agreement, upon notice to us within five trading days after disclosure of such issuance or sale, we will
amend the terms of the October 2021 Purchaser Agreement as to such Noteholder, only so as to give such Noteholder the benefit of such
more favorable terms or conditions. Pursuant to the MFN Provision, we may be required to issue to the Noteholders additional shares of
common stock or other securities convertible into shares of common stock upon conversion of the October Secured Notes.
On
July 19, 2022, we entered into an addendum (the “Addendum”), pursuant to which a portion of the October Secured Notes would
be converted and may be redeemed in three tranches, with each tranche of $1,100,000 required to be converted into common stock in each
case at the then in effect conversion price, with such price, prior to each conversion, to be reduced (but not increased) to a 20% discount
to the 5-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of our common stock. In addition, the Noteholders may require us to redeem
up to $2,200,000 worth of October Secured Notes in connection with each tranche at a rate of $1.20 for every $1.00 owed, less the amount
of October Secured Notes converted during such tranche, not including the required conversion amount if the Noteholders are unable to
convert out of such amount of the October Secured Notes in each tranche. We are required to deposit up to $1,950,000 in an escrow account
in connection with each tranche to satisfy any redemptions, except with respect to the first tranche as provided in the Addendum Amendment
(as defined below). The Addendum also provides the right for us to pause the commencement of the conversion of the second and third tranches
each for 45 days in the event we pursue an equity financing.
On
September 13, 2022, we and the Noteholders entered into an agreement further amending the Addendum (the “Addendum Amendment”),
which among others, extended the maturity date of the October Secured Notes by six months to April 25, 2023, and increased the principal
amount of the October Secured Notes by an aggregate of $520,241 for a total outstanding principal amount of $13,006,022.
Pursuant
to the Addendum, between July 21, 2022 to August 3, 2022, the October Secured Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $1,100,000
converted into 293,350 shares of common stock, at the conversion price of $3.75. In connection with this offering, we have paused the
second and the third tranches pursuant to the Addendum. As of October 20, 2022, October Secured Notes with an aggregate principal amount
of $13,006,022 are outstanding. The October Secured Notes that are not converted or redeemed pursuant to the Addendum will a conversion
price of $9.18, subject to adjustments set forth in the October Secured Notes and the October 2021 Purchase Agreement, including the
MFN Provision.
Corporate
Information
Soluna
Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Mechanical Technology, Incorporated, was incorporated in Nevada on March 24, 2021, and is the successor
to Mechanical Technology, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of New York in 1961, as a result of a merger which became effective
on March 29, 2021, and is headquartered in Albany, New York. Effective November 2, 2021, the Company changed its name from “Mechanical
Technology, Incorporated” to “Soluna Holdings, Inc.” Our principal executive offices are located at 325 Washington
Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205 and our website is http://www.solunacomputing.com. Our telephone number is 518-218-6051. Information
contained on our website does not constitute part of and is not incorporated into this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus
or the Registration Statement.
ABOUT THIS OFFERING
Common
Stock offered by us |
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1,388,889
shares of common stock. |
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Option
to purchase additional shares |
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We
have granted the underwriter an option to purchase from us at any time and from time to time up to 208,333 additional shares
of our common stock at the public offering price of $1.44 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, within 45
days from the date of this prospectus supplement. |
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Common stock outstanding after this offering and the automatic conversion
of the Note upon closing of this offering (1)
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17,377,022
shares (or 17,585,355 shares if the underwriter exercises in full its over-allotment option
to purchase additional shares of common stock).
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Use
of proceeds |
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We
estimate that we will receive net proceeds of approximately $1.53 million from this
offering, assuming no exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, and approximately
$1.80 million, assuming full exercise of the over-allotment option, after deducting
estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses payable by us.
The
gross proceeds to us in this offering, in the aggregate, will be $2,000,000.16.
We
intend to use the net proceeds of this the offering for the acquisition,
development and growth of data centers, including cryptocurrency mining processors, other computer processing equipment, data storage,
electrical infrastructure, software and real property (i.e., land and buildings) and business, including but not limited to the
Project Dorothy facility, and for working capital and general corporate purposes, which include, but are not limited to, operating expenses.
See “Use of Proceeds” on page S-17 for more information. |
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Risk
factors |
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Investing
in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. As an investor you should be prepared to lose your entire investment See “Risk
Factors” beginning on page S-5, page 4 of the accompanying base prospectus, and the risks discussed in the documents incorporated
by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, as they may be amended, updated or modified periodically
in our reports filed with the SEC and other information herein and therein. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known
to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also impair our business and operations. |
Nasdaq
symbol |
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common stock and Series A Preferred Stock are listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “SLNH”
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Except as otherwise indicated, the number of shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately after this offering is based on 15,395,068
shares of our common stock outstanding as of October 11, 2022, and excludes:
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3,061,245
shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding; |
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62,500
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) issued and outstanding; |
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shares
of common stock issuable upon conversion of the outstanding October Secured Notes, pursuant to the conversion terms described under
“Prospectus Supplement Summary—Convertible Secured Notes”; |
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812,325
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options outstanding at a weighted average exercise price of $6.46 per
share; |
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7,582,788
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants outstanding at a weighted average exercise price of $7.03 per share; |
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832,598
shares of common stock issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units; and |
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452,916
shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). |
Except
as otherwise indicated, all information in this prospectus supplement assumes (i) no exercise, conversion, or settlement of the outstanding
preferred stock, notes, options, restricted stock units or warrants described above, other than the automatic conversion of the Note
upon closing of this offering, (ii) no exercise of the Representative’s Warrants to be issued to the underwriter or its designees
in connection with this offering and (iii) no exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares of common stock
from us. In addition, all information in this prospectus supplement excludes (a) additional shares of common stock or other securities
convertible into shares of common stock that may be issued to the Noteholders pursuant to the MFN Provision, and (b) the shares of common
stock equal to 10% of the capital raised from this offering and the Note to be issued to the holder of the Series B Preferred
Stock pursuant to the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
(the “Series B Certificate of Designations”) with respect to certain consent requirements, upon closing of this offering.
RISK
FACTORS
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our securities, you should consider carefully
the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” contained in this prospectus supplement and in the
accompanying base prospectus, described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form
10-K and the subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as any amendments thereto reflected in subsequent filings with the SEC,
which are incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, together with other information in this prospectus supplement and
the accompanying base prospectus (including the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein). The risks described in these
documents are not the only ones we face, but are those that we consider to be material. There may be other unknown or unpredictable economic,
business, competitive, regulatory or other factors that could have material adverse effects on our future results. Past financial performance
may not be a reliable indicator of future performance, and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future
periods. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow or prospects could
be seriously harmed. This could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline, resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment.
Please also carefully read the section below entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Risks
Related to Our Business
Our
inability or failure to access power sources to provide adequate energy to our facilities and operations would materially impact our
operations.
Our
cryptocurrency mining operations require significant amounts of energy, and the lack of a power supply agreement and inability to access
power sources could result in our inability to obtain adequate power needed for our cryptocurrency mining operations. Unless and until
we were able to obtain such power directly from power suppliers, such would result in a significant interruption to our business. We
may also incur significant costs associated with negotiating and entering into power supply agreements to provide power to our facilities,
and with setting up corresponding infrastructure to receive such power directly. Further, there can be no assurances that we would be
able to enter into power supply agreements with power suppliers, or negotiate power supply agreements on favorable terms to us.
We
may undertake cost-reduction initiatives to reduce our expenses and to better align our expenses with our business.
In
order to reduce our expenses and better align our expenses with our business, we may take one or more measures, including but not limited
to, a reduction in personnel, restructuring initiatives and a reduction in other expenditures. These expense reduction measures may yield
unintended consequences and costs, such as the loss of institutional knowledge and expertise, attrition beyond our intended reduction-in-force,
lowered morale among our remaining employees, and the risk that we may not achieve the anticipated benefits of such cost-saving measures,
all of which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. We may also discover that the reductions
in workforce and other cost-cutting measures may make it difficult for us to pursue new opportunities and initiatives and require us
to hire qualified replacement personnel, which may require us to incur additional and unanticipated costs and expenses. There can be
no assurances that any cost-saving initiatives we may take will be successful in reducing our expenses.
Risks
Related to Our Indebtedness
Our
obligations under the October Secured Notes are secured by substantially all of our assets, and if we default on those obligations, the
holders of the October Secured Notes could foreclose on our assets. As a result of these security interests, such assets would only be
available to satisfy claims of our general creditors or to holders of our equity securities if we were to become insolvent at a time
when the value of such assets exceeded the amount of our indebtedness and other obligations.
The
Noteholders have a security interest in substantially all of our assets pursuant to the October Secured Notes. As a result, if we default
under our obligations to the Noteholders, the Noteholders could foreclose on their security interests and liquidate some or all of these
assets, which would harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. The outstanding principal amount of the October
Secured Notes as of October 19, 2022, was $13,006,022.
In
the event of a default, the Noteholders would have a prior right to substantially all of our assets to the exclusion of our general creditors.
In that event, our assets would first be used to repay in full all indebtedness and other obligations secured by the Noteholders, resulting
in all or a portion of our assets being unavailable to satisfy the claims of any unsecured indebtedness. Only after satisfying the claims
of any unsecured creditors would any amount be available for our equity holders. These events of default include, among other things,
our failure to pay any amounts due under the October Secured Notes and the October 2021 Purchase Agreement, including any amendments
thereto, a breach of covenants or obligations under the October Secured Notes and the October 2021 Purchase Agreement, our insolvency,
a material adverse effect occurring, the occurrence of certain defaults under certain other indebtedness or certain final judgments against
us.
The
pledge of these assets and other restrictions may limit our flexibility in raising capital for other purposes. Because substantially
all of our assets are pledged under October Secured Notes, our ability to incur additional secured indebtedness or to sell or dispose
of assets to raise capital may be impaired, which could have an adverse effect on our financial flexibility.
In
addition, following an event of default under the October Secured Notes, the Noteholders will have the right to declare all outstanding
borrowings under the October Secured Notes, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due
and payable in cash. If the debt under the October Secured Notes was to be accelerated, we cannot assure you that our assets would be
sufficient to repay in full our debt.
Our
outstanding debt obligations may adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to operate our business.
As
of October 11, 2022, we had the principal balance remaining of approximately $13.0 million on the October Secured Notes, approximately
$9.9 million under the Master Equipment Finance Agreement, dated as of December 30, 2021, as amended, by and between Soluna MC Borrowing
2021-1 LLC, our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, and NYDIG ABL LLC (“NYDIG”) as lender, servicer and collateral agent (the
“NYDIG facility”), and as of October 18, 2022, we had the principal balance remaining of $575,000 under an unsecured
line of credit we entered into with KeyBank National Association on September 13, 2021 (the “KeyBank facility”), of which
accrued interest is due monthly, and principal is due in full following the lender’s demand. We have agreed to repay $25,000 of
principal under the KeyBank facility each week. Under the NYDIG facility, we, through Soluna MC Borrowing 2021-1 LLC, are required to
make average monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $730,000 on initial drawdown in aggregate principal amount of approximately
$4.6 million bearing interest at 14%, and a subsequent drawdown of $9.6 million. Although we are currently in discussions with NYDIG
to potentially modify the repayment schedule under the NYDIG Facility, and for the month of September 2022, made interest-only payments
which has delayed our future monthly principal and interest payments by one month each, there is no assurance that we will be able to
modify the repayment schedule under the NYDIG Facility. Pursuant to the terms of October Secured Notes, on April 25, 2023, the maturity
date of the October Secured Notes, to the extent the October Secured Notes are not converted, the October Secured Notes are payable in
full. Additionally, pursuant to the Addendum and the Addendum Amendment, we are required to hold certain funds in escrow for conversion
or redemption of the October Secured Notes in tranches. We may be unable to repay the outstanding debt obligations. Such failure to repay
the outstanding debt obligations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
The terms of our October Secured, the NYDIG facility
and the KeyBank facility could have negative consequences to us, including but not limited to limiting our to obtain additional financing
to fund working capital, operating losses, capital expenditures or acquisitions on terms acceptable to us, or at all, limiting the amount
of cash we have to operate our business, reducing the number of authorized and unissued shares of our common stock available for issuance,
including in subsequent equity financings, in the event the Noteholders elect to convert the October Secured Notes into common stock,
and increasing our vulnerability to economic downturns and adverse developments in our industry or the economy in general.
Our
ability to meet our expenses and debt obligations will depend on our future performance, which will be affected by financial, business,
economic, regulatory and other factors. We will be unable to control many of these factors, such as economic conditions. We cannot be
certain that we will continue to have sufficient capital to allow us to pay the principal and interest on our debt and meet any other
obligations. If we do not have enough money to service our debt, we may be required, but unable to refinance all or part of our existing
debt, sell assets, borrow money or raise equity on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and the lender could foreclose on its security
interests and liquidate some or all of our assets.
Risks
Related to Our Financial Position, Capital Requirements and Financings
There
is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
As
shown in the accompanying financial statements as of June 30, 2022, we did not generate sufficient revenue to generate net income, and
have negative working capital as of June 30, 2022. In addition, we have seen a decline in the price of Bitcoin due its volatility, which
could have material and negative impact to our operations. These factors, among others including, but not limited to the changes in inflation,
interest rates and overall economic conditions, may indicate that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern within one year after issuance of the financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022, or August 15, 2022. If we
are unable to meet our financial obligations, we could be forced to restructure or refinance, seek additional equity capital or sell
our assets. We might then be unable to obtain such financing or capital or sell our assets on satisfactory terms. There can be no assurance
that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms.
If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, if and when it is needed, we will be forced to delay or scale
down some or all of our development activities or perhaps even cease the operation of our business.
Our
outstanding notes, the terms of our preferred stock and certain of our warrants contain provisions that could limit our financing options
and liquidity position or make it difficult to consummate public or private equity offerings, debt financings or corporate collaboration
and licensing arrangements, which would limit our ability to grow our business.
Certain
provisions in our outstanding notes, the certificates of designation for our Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock and
certain of our warrants impose operating and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions prohibit, make difficult, or limit our
ability to, among other things:
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redeem or repurchase or otherwise acquire our common stock or other equity;
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sell, lease, license, lend or otherwise convey an interest in a material portion of our assets;
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sell or otherwise issue shares of our common stock or other capital stock, including in equity offerings, subject to certain limited
exceptions.
Pursuant
to the October 2021 Purchase Agreement pursuant to which we issued the October Secured Notes, until the obligations are paid in full,
the only financings we may pursue are certain equity financings, subject to pricing limitations and conditions. In addition, the securities
purchase agreement contains a “most favored nation” provision. See “—Risks Related to Our Securities—Certain
provisions in our debt instruments and Series B Certificate of Designations may require us to issue additional securities to the holders
of such debt instruments and Series B Preferred Stock, which would dilute the interests of other security holders and may depress
the market price of our securities.”
Moreover, the Series B Certificate of Designations
and certain of our outstanding warrants contain conversion price or exercise price adjustments upon subsequent public offering of
our securities, subject to certain conditions.
Additionally,
failure to comply with the restrictions in our debt instruments could result in events of default, which, if not cured or waived, could
result in us being required to repay the borrowings before their due date. If we are forced to refinance these borrowings on less favorable
terms, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by increased costs and rates.
These
restrictions, as well as certain conversion price adjustments and other anti-dilution features of the Series B Preferred Stock, October
Secured Notes and certain of our warrants, including but not limited to, the potential reset of conversion or exercise prices, as applicable,
and “most favored nation” provisions, may limit our ability to obtain additional financing on favorable terms to us, or at
all, or make it difficult to consummate public or private equity offerings, debt financings or corporate collaboration and licensing
arrangements, which would limit our ability to grow our business or take advantage of certain business opportunities, all of which could
have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
We
will require additional capital to fund our operations. Failure to obtain this necessary capital if needed may force us to delay, limit,
or terminate our business plans or our operations.
We
are considering further increasing the processing power of our cryptocurrency mining operations as we seek to leverage our experience
and expertise in this area of operations. To do so, however, we will need to raise additional capital by debt and/or equity financing,
which may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. If we experience a significant and sustained drop in operating profits,
or if there are unanticipated reductions in cash inflows or increases in cash outlays, we may be subject to cash shortfalls. Failure
to generate adequate cash from our operations or find sources of funding would require us to scale back or curtail our operations or
expansion efforts, including limiting our ability to expand the SCI cryptocurrency business to a larger-scale cryptocurrency mining operation,
and would have an adverse impact on our business and financial condition.
Raising
additional capital through equity or convertible debt securities may cause dilution to your ownership interest in our securities.
We
may continue to seek funds through equity or debt financings, collaborative or other arrangements with corporate sources, or through
other sources of financing, and the price per share at which we sell additional shares of our common stock or other securities convertible
into or exchangeable into our common stock in future transactions may be higher or lower than the price per share in this offering. To
the extent that we raise additional capital through the issuance and sale of equity or convertible debt securities, your ownership interest
in our securities may be diluted. The exercise or conversion of such securities into shares of common stock, or further shares issued,
may result in further dilution to your ownership interest. Further, we may choose to raise additional capital due to market conditions
or strategic considerations even if we believe we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans.
The
price per share at which we sell additional shares of our common stock or other securities convertible into or exchangeable into our
common stock in future transactions may be higher or lower than the price per share in this offering.
The
terms of any financing arrangements we enter into may adversely affect the holdings or the rights of our stockholders and the issuance
of additional securities by us, or the possibility of such issuance, may cause the market price of our shares to decline.
Certain
of our agreements with investors and our outstanding warrants contain provisions that impose limitations on our ability to participate
in certain variable rate transactions, including at-the-market transactions, which may limit our opportunities to obtain financing in
sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities would dilute all of our stockholders,
and if such sales occur at a deemed issuance price that is lower than the current exercise price of certain of our outstanding warrants,
the exercise price for those warrants would adjust downward to the deemed issuance price pursuant to price adjustment protection contained
within those warrants.
The
incurrence of indebtedness through credit facilities would result in increased fixed payment obligations and, potentially, the imposition
of restrictive covenants. Those covenants may include limitations on our ability to incur additional debt, making capital expenditures
or declaring dividends, and may impose limitations on our ability to acquire, sell, or license intellectual property rights and other
operating restrictions that could adversely impact our ability to conduct our business.
If
we raise additional funds through collaborations, strategic alliances, or licensing arrangements or other marketing or distribution arrangements
with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies or future revenue streams on terms that may not be
favorable to us. If we are unable to expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities, our business, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
If
we are unable to raise additional funds through equity or debt financings when needed, we may be required to delay, limit, reduce or
terminate our product development or commercialization efforts, or grant others rights to develop and market product candidates that
we would otherwise prefer to develop and market ourselves.
Risks
Related to Our Preferred Stock
We
may not have sufficient cash from our operations to enable us to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.
Although
dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock are cumulative, our board of directors must approve the actual payment of the dividends. We
will pay monthly dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock from funds legally available for such purpose when, as and if declared by
the board of directors or any authorized committee thereof. The board of directors can elect at any time or from time to time, and for
an indefinite duration, not to pay any or all accumulated dividends. The board of directors could do so for any reason. The amount of
dividends we can pay depends upon the amount of cash we generate from and use in our operations, which may fluctuate significantly based
on, among other things:
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global and regional economic and political conditions; |
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effect of domestic and foreign governmental regulations on the conduct of our business; |
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ability to service and refinance our current and future indebtedness; |
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ability to raise additional funds through future offerings of securities to satisfy our capital needs; and |
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our
ability to draw on our existing credit facilities and the ability of our lenders to perform their obligations under their agreements
with us. |
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addition, if payment of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock for any dividend period would cause us to fail to comply with any applicable
law, including the requirement under the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) that dividends be paid out of surplus or net profits,
we will not declare or pay a dividend for such dividend period. Our ability to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock may also
be restricted or prohibited by the terms of any senior equity securities or indebtedness. The instruments governing the terms or future
financings or refinancing of any borrowings may contain covenants that restrict our ability to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred
Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock places no restrictions on our ability to incur indebtedness with such restrictive covenants. In the
event that the payment of a dividend on the Series A Preferred Stock would cause us to fail to comply with any applicable law or would
be restricted or prohibited by the terms of any senior equity securities or indebtedness, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will
not be entitled to receive any dividend for that dividend period, and the unpaid dividend will cease to accrue or be payable.
So
long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock remain outstanding, unless we have also either paid or declared and set part in full the
payment for cumulative dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock for all past completed dividend periods, we may not declare or set apart
for payment any dividends or make any distribution of cash or other property on our common stock or other capital stock ranking junior
or on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock, including our Series B Preferred Stock. We may not have sufficient cash available to
pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock when such dividends become payable which will in turn prohibit
us from declaring or paying any cash dividend or other distribution to holders of shares of our Series B Preferred Stock.
The
amount of cash that we will have available for dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock will not depend solely on our profitability.
The
actual amount of cash that we will have available for dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock also depends on many factors, including,
among others:
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in our operating cash flow, capital expenditure requirements, working capital requirements and other cash needs; |
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restrictions
under our existing or future credit, capital lease and operating lease facilities or any future debt securities; and |
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amount of any reserves established by our board. |
The
amount of cash that we generate from our operations may differ materially from our net income or loss for the period, which is affected
by non-cash items, and the board in its discretion may elect not to declare any dividends. As a result of these and the other factors
mentioned above, we may pay dividends during periods when we record losses and may not pay dividends during periods when we record net
income.
Our
ability to meet our obligations under the Series A Preferred Stock depends on the earnings and cash flows of our subsidiaries and the
ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or advance or repay funds to us.
We
conduct all of our business operations through our subsidiaries. In servicing dividend payments to be made on the Series A Preferred
Stock, we will rely on cash flows from these subsidiaries, mainly dividend payments and other distributions. The ability of these subsidiaries
to make dividend payments to us will be affected by, among other factors, the obligations of these entities to their creditors, requirements
of corporate and other law, and restrictions contained in agreements entered into by or relating to these entities.
We
may incur additional indebtedness, which may impact our financial position, cash flow and ability to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred
Stock and Series B Preferred Stock.
As
of October 11, 2022, we had total indebtedness of approximately $23.5 million. We may incur additional indebtedness and become more highly
leveraged, which may negatively impact our financial position, cash flow and ability to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock.
Increases in our borrowing could affect our financial condition and make it more difficult for us to comply with the financial covenants
governing our indebtedness.
While
there are no restrictions under our current indebtedness on our ability to pay dividends to the holders of our preferred stock, our future
indebtedness may restrict payments of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock.
The
Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock represent perpetual equity interests.
The
Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock represent perpetual equity interests in us and, unlike our indebtedness, will not
give rise to a claim for payment of a principal amount at a particular date. As a result, holders of such shares of our preferred
stock may be required to bear the financial risks of an investment in the shares of preferred stock for an indefinite period of time.
Additionally,
if the Series A Preferred Stock is delisted from Nasdaq, the ability to transfer or sell shares of the Series A Preferred Stock may be
limited and the market value of the Series A Preferred Stock will likely be materially adversely affected.
Dividends
or other payments with respect to the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock may be subject to withholding taxes in circumstances
where we are not obliged to make gross up payments, and this could result in holders receiving less than expected in such circumstances.
In
the event of certain changes to current tax law that require tax to be withheld from dividends or other payments on the Series A Preferred
Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, we are not required to make gross up payments in respect of such taxes. This would result in holders
of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock receiving less than expected and could materially adversely affect the return
on such holders’ investment.
Risks
Related to Our Securities
Provisions
of our corporate charter documents, bylaws and certain of our debt instruments may make an acquisition of us or a change in our management
more difficult.
Provisions
in our articles of incorporation, as amended (the “Articles of Incorporation”) and our bylaws (the “Bylaws”)
may discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of us that our stockholders may consider favorable,
including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares. These provisions could also limit the
price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock, thereby depressing the market price of our
common stock. In addition, these provisions may frustrate or prevent any attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our current
management by making it more difficult for stockholders to replace members of our board of directors. Because our board of directors
is responsible for appointing the members of our management team, these provisions could in turn affect any attempt by our stockholders
to replace current members of our management team. Among others, these provisions include that:
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the authorized number of directors to be changed by of our board of directors; |
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our bylaws without obtaining stockholder approval; |
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the board of directors to amend the Bylaws; |
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the approval of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of our capital stock entitled to vote in order to amend certain
provisions of our Articles of Incorporation. |
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addition, under the October Secured Notes, a consolidation, merger or transfer of all or substantially all of our assets or to effect
a change in control of our ownership could constitute events of default, absent a waiver from the Noteholders. If such defaults were
to occur absent a waiver, the holders of the October Secured Notes may elect to declare the outstanding principal amount due under the
October Secured Notes, together with liquidated damages and other amounts payable thereunder, to become immediately due and payable in
cash. Under the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of our Series A Preferred Stock, filed with the Secretary of State
of the State of Nevada on August 18, 2021, as amended (the “Series A Certificate of Designations”), upon a change of control,
holders of our Series A Preferred Stock may also elect to convert all or some of their shares into shares of common stock.
Further,
the concentration of ownership of our outstanding voting stock held by our directors and officers may delay, defer or prevent a change
in control. As of October 11, 2022, our directors and executive officers held the current right to vote approximately 29.1% of the Company’s
outstanding voting stock, and of this total, 24.4% was owned or controlled by Brookstone XXIV, for which Michael Toporek, our Chief Executive
Officer, also serves as Managing General Partner. Our directors and executive officers also have the right to acquire additional shares
of our common stock by exercising their equity awards under our equity compensation plans, which could increase their voting percentage
significantly. As a result, Mr. Toporek acting alone, and/or many of our officers and directors acting together may have the ability
to exert significant control over our decisions and control our management and affairs, including delaying, deferring or preventing a
change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving us; or discouraging a potential
acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us.
Additionally,
we have a classified board of directors, which means that at least two stockholder meetings, instead of one, will be required to effect
a change in the majority control of our board of directors. This applies to every election of directors, not just an election occurring
after a change in control. The classification of our board increases the amount of time it takes to change majority control of our board
of directors and may cause potential acquirers to lose interest in a potential purchase of us, regardless of whether our purchase would
be beneficial to us or our stockholders. The additional time and cost to change a majority of the members of our board of directors makes
it more difficult and may discourage our existing stockholders from seeking to change our existing management in order to change the
strategic direction or our operational performance. As a result of these provisions in our corporate charter documents, bylaws and certain
of our debt instruments, the price investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock may be limited.
Certain
provisions in our debt instruments and Series B Certificate of Designations may require us to issue additional securities to the holders
of such debt instruments and Series B Preferred Stock, which would dilute the interests of other security holders and may depress
the market price of our securities.
Pursuant
to the October 2021 Purchase Agreement and the MFN Provision thereunder, as long as any Noteholder holds any of the October Secured Notes
with a principal amount in excess of $1,500,000, in the event that we issue or sell any common stock or common stock equivalents, if
the Noteholder holding outstanding securities issued pursuant to the October 2021 Purchase Agreement reasonably believes that any of
the terms and conditions of this offering are more favorable than the terms and conditions granted to the Noteholder pursuant to the
October 2021 Purchase Agreement, upon notice to us within five trading days after disclosure of such sale or issuance, we will amend
the terms of the October 2021 Purchaser Agreement as to such Noteholder, only so as to give such Noteholder the benefit of such more
favorable terms or conditions. In the event the Noteholder provides such notice and the terms of the October 2021 Purchase Agreement
are amended as to such Noteholder as a result of this offering, we may need to issue additional securities to such Noteholders, which
could result in further dilution to the investors in this offering.
To
raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of common stock or other securities convertible exchangeable,
or exercisable for shares of our common stock at prices and other terms that may be more favorable than the terms offered to the holders
of the October Secured Notes. This may result in additional dilution to our stockholders and could afford our stockholders a smaller
percentage interest in our voting power, liquidation value and aggregate book value. The existence of the MFN Provision may also make
it more difficult for us to consummate future offerings of our securities at a time and a price that we deem appropriate and may trigger
our obligation to obtain stockholder approval in connection with our future offerings under certain Nasdaq Listing Rules and related
guidance.
Additionally,
the Series B Certificate of Designations contains an anti-dilution provision which, at any time after the October Secured Notes have
been fully redeemed, defeased or converted, subject to limited exceptions, would reduce the conversion price of the Series B Preferred
Stock (and increase the number of shares common stock issuable upon such conversion) to 90% of the VWAP as reported on Nasdaq for the
five consecutive trading days after the effective date of the registration statement registering the resale of the shares of common stock
issuable upon the conversion of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock has been declared effective, and in the event we undertake a public
offering of our common stock or common stock equivalents, upon the completion of the public offering, the conversion price shall be equal
to 90% of the average VWAP reported on Nasdaq for the five consecutive trading days after the completion date of public offering. The
shares of Series B Preferred Stock are initially convertible to 1,155,268 at a conversion price of $5.41 per share and the conversion
price shall in no event be lower than $1.08 per share.
The
shares of Series B Preferred Stock will not be convertible into shares of our common stock until the October Secured Notes have been
either redeemed in full, defeased or converted. In the event that the average price of our common stock is below the conversion price
of the Series B Preferred Stock at the time such shares may be converted, the number of shares of common stock issuable upon such conversion
would increase, which would dilute the percentage ownership interest of all stockholders, increase the number of our publicly traded
shares and may dilute the book value per share of our common stock, which could depress the market price of our securities regardless
of our business performance.
Our
Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock have liquidation preferences that are senior to our common stock.
The
payment due upon liquidation on the Series A Preferred Stock is fixed at the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus an amount
equal to all accumulated and unpaid dividends thereon to the date of liquidation, whether or not declared. In addition, our Series B
Preferred Stock ranks pari passu with our Series A Preferred Stock and upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up is entitled to
the greater of the aggregate stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock or the amount the holder of the Series B Preferred Stock would
be entitled to receive if the Series B Preferred Stock were fully converted to common stock, which amounts shall be paid on par with
all shoulders of our common stock. In the event of our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs,
the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of our assets that are legally
available for distribution, prior to and in preference to distributions to the holders of our common stock or classes and series of securities
of the Company which by their terms do not rank senior to the Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, and either in preference
to or pari passu with the holders of any other series of preferred stock that may be issued in the future that is expressly made senior
or pari passu, as the case may be. After the payment of the liquidation preference to the holders of our Series A Preferred Stock and
payment of the greater of the aggregate stated value of the Series B Preferred Stock or the amount the holder of the Series B Preferred
Stock would be entitled to receive if such shares were converted into shares of common stock, holders of our common stock are entitled
to receive our remaining assets in proportion to the respective number of shares held after payment of and reservation for our liabilities.
There can be no assurance that we will have available assets to pay to the holders of common stock, or any amounts, upon such a liquidation,
dissolution or winding-up of our business and you could lose some or all of your investment. The existence of the liquidation preferences
may reduce the value of our common stock, make it harder for us to sell shares of common stock in offerings in the future, or prevent
or delay a change of control.
There
may be future sales of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock or securities convertible into common stock, which may adversely
affect the market price of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock.
Subject
to the terms of the October Secured Notes, the certificates of designations of our Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, our Articles
of Incorporation and the NRS, we are not restricted from issuing additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock
or securities convertible into common stock. The market price of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock could decline as a result
of sales of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, or securities convertible into common stock made after this offering,
or as a result of the perception that such sales could occur. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend
on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of any future offerings.
Thus, holders of our common stock and our Series A Preferred Stock bear the risk of our future offerings or sales, or the perception
that such offerings or sales may occur, of our Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock or securities convertible into common
stock reducing the market price of our common stock and Series A Preferred Stock and diluting their holdings. Future sales of our Series
A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, or securities convertible into common stock could additionally result in further dilution
to your shares of common stock or Series A Preferred Stock in the event such shares of preferred stock are converted into shares of common
stock.
We
may incur additional indebtedness and obligations to pay dividends on our preferred stock, some of which may be senior to the rights
of our common stock.
We
may, subject to certain limitations, incur additional indebtedness and obligations to pay cumulative dividends on preferred stock, some
of which may be senior to the rights of our common stock. Subject to certain limitations, the certificates of designations of our Series
A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock do not prohibit us or our subsidiaries from incurring additional indebtedness or issuing
additional series of preferred stock. Any such indebtedness will in all cases be senior to the rights of holders of our common stock.
We may also issue additional series of preferred stock that contain dividend rights and liquidation preferences that are senior to the
rights of holders of our common stock. If we issue any additional preferred stock that ranks senior or pari passu with the Series A Preferred
Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, the holders of those shares will be entitled to a senior or ratable share with the holders of the
Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock in any proceeds distributed in connection with our insolvency, liquidation, reorganization
or dissolution. This may have the effect of reducing the amount of proceeds paid to the holders of our common stock.
Risks Related to the This Offering
The
market price of our securities are likely be volatile, which may cause investment losses for our shareholders.
The
market price of our securities has been and is likely to continue to be volatile, and investors in our securities may experience a decrease,
which could be substantial, in the value of their securities or the loss of their entire investment in us for a number of reasons, including
reasons unrelated to our operating performance or prospects. The market price of our securities could be subject to wide fluctuations
in response to a broad and diverse range of factors, including those described elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section as
well as the following:
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announcements
by us regarding liquidity, significant acquisitions, equity investments and divestitures, addition or loss of significant customers
and contracts, capital expenditure commitments and litigation; |
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issuance of securities or debt, particularly if in connection with acquisition activities; |
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sale of a significant number of shares of our common stock by shareholders; |
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recent
changes in financial condition or results of operations, such as in earnings, revenues or other measure of company value; |
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volatility
resulting from the economic turmoil caused by, but not limited to, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the continuing armed conflict between
Russia and Ukraine crisis and rising global inflation; |
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the
success of existing or new competitive products or technologies; |
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announcements
of technological innovations or new product introductions by us or our competitors. |
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announcements
by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, collaborations or capital commitments; |
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regulatory
or legal developments in the United States and other countries; |
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developments
or disputes concerning patent applications, issued patents or other proprietary rights; |
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the
recruitment or departure of key personnel; |
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actual
or anticipated changes in estimates as to financial results or development timelines; |
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announcement
or expectation of additional financing efforts; |
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sales
of our common stock by us, our insiders or other stockholders; |
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variations
in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us; |
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in estimates or recommendations by securities analysts, if any, that cover us; and |
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economic, industry and market conditions. |
Further,
broad market and industry factors may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our securities regardless of our actual operating
performance.
In
addition, stock markets have experienced in the past and may in the future experience a high level of price and volume volatility, and
the market prices of equity securities of many companies have experienced in the past and may in the future experience wide price fluctuations
not necessarily related to the operating performance of such companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market
price of our securities.
Finally,
our relatively small public float and daily trading volume have in the past caused, and may in the future result in, significant volatility
in the price of our securities. On October 11, 2022, we had approximately 10,909,295 shares of our common stock outstanding held
by non-affiliates and 3,055,190 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock held by non-affiliates. Our daily trading volume as of October
11, 2022 averaged approximately 97,147 shares of common stock and 18,510 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
As
a result of this volatility, you may not be able to sell your common stock at or above the public offering price and you may lose some
or all of your investment.
Because
we will have broad discretion and flexibility in how the net proceeds from this offering are used, we may use the net proceeds in ways
in which you disagree or which may not yield a significant result.
Our
management will have broad discretion over the use of proceeds from this offering. We currently intend to use the net proceeds of this
offering as described in the section entitled “Use of Proceeds” on page S-17. However, our management will have broad discretion
in the application of the net proceeds from this offering and could use them for purposes other than those contemplated at the time of
this offering. Accordingly, you are relying on the judgment of our management with regard to the use of these net proceeds, and you will
not have the opportunity, as part of your investment decision, to assess whether the proceeds will be used appropriately. The failure
by management to apply these funds effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business
and cause the price of our common stock to decline. Pending their use, we may invest the net proceeds from this offering in short-term,
interest-bearing debt instruments or bank deposits. These investments may not yield a favorable return, or any return, to us or our stockholders.
You
may experience future dilution as a result of future equity offerings and other issuances of our securities. In addition, this offering
and future equity offerings and other issuances of our common stock or other securities may adversely affect the price of our common
stock.
In
order to raise additional capital, we may in the future offer additional shares of common stock or other securities convertible into
or exchangeable for our common stock prices that may not be the same as the price per share in this offering. We may not be able to sell
shares or other securities in any other offering at a price per share that is equal to or greater than the price per share paid by investors
in this offering, and investors purchasing shares or other securities in the future could have rights superior to existing stockholders.
The price per share at which we sell additional shares of common stock or securities convertible into shares of common stock in future
transactions may be higher or lower than the price per share in this offering. You will incur dilution upon exercise of any outstanding
stock options, warrants or other convertible securities or upon the issuance of shares of common stock under our stock incentive programs.
In addition, the sale of shares of common stock in this offering and any future sales of a substantial number of shares of common stock
in the public market, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the price of our common stock. We cannot predict
the effect, if any, that market sales of those shares of common stock or the availability of those shares for sale will have on the market
price of our common stock.
We
expect to require additional capital in the future in order to finance our operations. If we do not obtain any such additional financing,
it may be difficult to effectively realize our long-term strategic goals and objectives and we may be forced to forego certain strategic
opportunities. Any additional capital raised through the sale of equity or equity-backed securities may dilute our stockholders’
ownership percentages and could also result in a decrease in the market value of our equity securities. Conversion price adjustments
and other anti-dilution features of the Series B Preferred Stock, October Secured Notes and certain of our warrants, including but not
limited to, the potential reset of conversion or exercise prices, as applicable, and “most favored nation” provisions, may
trigger obligations for us to issue additional securities that may result in further dilution to your shares of common stock. See “—Risks
Related to Our Securities—Certain provisions in our debt instruments and Series B Certificate of Designations may require us to
issue additional securities to the holders of such debt instruments and securities, which would dilute the interests of other security
holders and may depress the market price of our securities.” on page S-11.
The
terms of any securities issued by us in future capital transactions may be more favorable to new investors, and may include preferences,
superior voting rights and the issuance of warrants or other derivative securities, which may have a further dilutive effect on the holders
of any of our securities then outstanding.
In
addition, we may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting
fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash
expenses in connection with certain securities we issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our financial
condition.
We
do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock, so any returns will be limited to the value of our common stock.
We
have not paid cash dividends on our common stock, and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future but intend
to retain our capital resources for reinvestment in our business. In addition, the October Secured Notes prohibit us from declaring or
paying any dividend or other distribution to holders of shares of common stock. Further, we are currently restricted in our ability to
pay dividends on common stock pursuant to the terms of the Series A Certificate of Designations, unless we have paid or declared full
cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock for all past completed dividend periods. If we do not pay dividends, our common
stock may be less valuable because stockholders must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur,
to realize any gains on their investment. See “Dividend Policy” on page S-18.
The
sale of our common stock in this offering and any future sales of our common stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, may
depress our stock price and our ability to raise funds in new stock offerings.
We
may from time to time issue additional shares of common stock at a discount from the current trading price of our common stock. In addition,
as opportunities present themselves, we may enter into financing or similar arrangements in the future, including the issuance of debt
securities, preferred stock or common stock. Sales of shares of our common stock in this offering, or the perception that such sales
could occur, or the reset of any exercise or conversion prices in our outstanding warrants and convertible notes and subsequent exercise
or conversion of such securities for shares of our common stock, may lower the market price of our common stock and may make it more
difficult for us to sell equity securities or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that our management deems acceptable,
or at all. See “—Risks Related to Our Securities— We will require additional capital to fund our operations. Failure
to obtain this necessary capital if needed may force us to delay, limit, or terminate our business plans or our operations”
on page S-8.
CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and
the accompanying base prospectus, and the documents that we reference herein and therein and have filed as exhibits to the Registration
Statement, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of Section 21(E) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). These forward-looking statements include, without limitation: statements
regarding proposed new products or services; statements concerning litigation or other matters; statements concerning projections, predictions,
expectations, estimates, or forecasts for our business, financial and operating results and future economic performance; statements of
management’s goals and objectives; statements concerning our competitive environment, availability of resources and regulation;
trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations or future prospects; our financing plans or growth strategies; and other
similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as “may”, “will”, “should”,
“could”, “would”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, “expects”,
“anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes” and “estimates,”
and variations of such terms or similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking
statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the
times at, or by which, that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available
at the time they are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from what is expressed in or suggested by
the forward-looking statements. The sections in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus entitled “Risk
Factors” and the sections in our periodic reports, including the sections entitled “Business” and “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, as well as other sections in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus
and the documents or reports incorporated by reference herein and therein, and any other prospectus supplement and the documents that
we reference herein and therein and have filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement, discuss some of the factors that could contribute
to these differences.
Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. 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 do update one or more forward-looking
statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Investors should review our subsequent reports filed with the SEC described in the sections entitled “Where You Can Find More Information”
and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus
and incorporated by reference into herein and therein, and the documents that we reference herein and therein and have filed as exhibits
to the Registration Statement, all of which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
Assuming
no exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option, and the sale of all securities sold in this offering, we estimate that
the net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $1.53 million, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and
commissions and estimated offering fees and expenses of $315,000 payable by us. Assuming the same, if the underwriter’s
over-allotment option is exercised in full, we estimate that our net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $1.80 million.
We
intend to use the net proceeds of this offering for the acquisition, development
and growth of data centers, including cryptocurrency mining processors, other computer processing equipment, data storage, electrical
infrastructure, software and real property (i.e. land and buildings) and business, including but not limited to the Project Dorothy
facility, and for working capital and general corporate purposes, which include, but are not limited to, operating expenses.
The
amounts and timing of any expenditures will vary depending on the amount of cash generated by our operations, and the rate of growth,
if any, of our business, and our plans and business conditions. The foregoing represents our intentions as of the date of this prospectus
supplement based upon our current plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of the offering. However, our management
will have significant flexibility and discretion in the timing and application of the net proceeds of the offering. Unforeseen events
or changed business conditions may result in application of the proceeds of the offering in a manner other than as described in this
prospectus supplement.
To
the extent that the net proceeds we receive from the offering are not immediately applied for the above purposes, we plan to invest the
net proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing debt instruments or bank deposits.
DIVIDEND
POLICY
We
do not expect to pay or declare any cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We expect to retain our future earnings,
if any, for use in the operation of our business, including the repayment of our outstanding indebtedness. Consequently, investors must
rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the primary way to realize any future gains on
their investment. There is no guarantee that shares of our common stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which
our stockholders have purchased their shares.
Additionally,
the October Secured Notes prohibit us from declaring or paying any dividend or other distribution to holders of shares of common stock.
Further, we are currently restricted in our ability to pay dividends on common stock pursuant to the terms of the Series A Certificate
of Designations unless we have paid or declared full cumulative dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock for all past completed dividend
periods.
Our
ability to pay future dividends will depend upon, among other factors, our cash balances and potential future capital requirements, debt
service requirements, earnings, financial condition, the general economic and regulatory climate and other factors beyond our control
that our board of directors may deem relevant. Investors should not purchase our common stock with the expectation of receiving cash
dividends.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING
The
following summary of the rights of our capital stock is not complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to
our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022, and the Certificate of Designations and forms of securities, copies of which
are filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement of which this prospectus supplement forms a part, and which are incorporated by reference
herein.
We
are offering 1,388,889 shares of our common stock (or 1,597,222 shares of our common stock if the underwriter exercises in
full its over-allotment option to purchase 208,333 additional shares of common stock).
General
Our
Articles of Incorporation authorizes us to issue up to 85,000,000 shares of stock, consisting of 75,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $0.001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 6,040,000 shares were classified
as shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 187,500 shares were classified as Series B Preferred Stock as of October 11, 2022. As of October
11, 2022, we had 15,395,068 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, 3,061,245 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued
and outstanding and 62,500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Common
Stock
The
material terms and provisions of our common stock are described under the caption “Description of Capital Stock – Common
Stock” in the accompanying base prospectus and are incorporated herein by reference.
UNDERWRITING
Univest
Securities, LLC is acting as the representative of the underwriters of this offering. We have entered into an underwriting agreement,
dated October 24, 2022, with the Representative in connection with this offering. Subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriting
agreement, we have agreed to sell to each underwriter named below, and each underwriter named below intends to severally agree
to purchase, at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts set forth on the cover page of this prospectus supplement,
the number of shares of common stock listed next to its name in the following table:
Underwriter | |
Number of Shares | |
Univest Securities, LLC | |
| 1,388,889 | |
Total | |
| 1,388,889 | |
The
underwriting agreement provides that the obligations of the underwriters to pay for and accept delivery of the shares of common stock
offered by this prospectus supplement are subject to various conditions and representations and warranties, including the approval of
certain legal matters by their counsel and other conditions specified in the underwriting agreement. The shares of common stock are offered
by the underwriters, subject to prior sale, when, as and if issued to and accepted by them. The underwriters reserve the right to withdraw,
cancel or modify the offer to the public and to reject orders in whole or in part. The underwriters are obligated to take and pay for
all of the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus supplement if any such shares of common stock are taken, other than those
shares of common stock covered by the over-allotment option described below.
Pursuant
to the underwriting agreement, we have agreed to indemnify each underwriter against certain liabilities, including certain liabilities
arising under the Securities Act or to contribute to payments that an underwriter may be required to make for these liabilities.
A
copy of the form of underwriting agreement will be filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by us with the SEC,
which is incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus
forms a part.
Pricing
of the Offering
We
have negotiated the offering price per share of common stock offered in this offering with the Representative. The factors considered
in determining the offering price per share of common stock offered in this offering included the general condition of the securities
market at the time of this offering, the history of, and the prospects, for the industry in which we compete, our past and present operations,
and our prospects for future revenues.
Over-Allotment
Option
We
have granted an option to the Representative exercisable for forty-five (45) days after the date of the closing of this offering,
to purchase up to 208,333 additional shares of common stock (representing 15% of the number of the shares of common stock sold
in this offering), on the same terms and conditions as the shares of common stock being offered in this offering, solely to cover over-allotments,
if any. The Representative is not required to take or pay for the shares of common stock covered by the Representative’s option
to purchase additional shares of common stock.
Underwriting
Discounts and Expenses
The
following table provides information regarding the amount of discounts to be paid to the underwriters by us, before expenses:
| |
Per Share | | |
Total without exercise of over- allotment option | | |
Total with full exercise of over- allotment option | |
Public offering price | |
$ | 1.4400 | | |
$ | 2,000,000.16 | | |
$ | 2,299,999.68 | |
Underwriting discounts(1) | |
$ | 0.1152 | | |
$ | 160,000.01 | | |
$ | 183,999.97 | |
Proceeds, before expenses, to us | |
$ | 1.3248 | | |
$ | 1,840,000.15 | | |
$ | 2,115,999.71 | |
(1) |
We
have agreed to sell the shares of common stock to the underwriters at a public offering price of $1.3248 per share of common
stock, which represents the public offering price of such shares of common stock set forth on the cover page of this prospectus,
less the applicable 8.0% underwriting discount. |
We
estimate that the total expenses payable by us for this offering, excluding the underwriting discounts and commissions, will be
approximately $315,000, whether or not the over-allotment is exercised, in full, by the underwriters, which amount includes (i)
reimbursement of the out-of-pocket accountable expenses of the Representative up to $125,000 being paid by us and (ii) other estimated
Company expenses of approximately $190,000, which includes legal accounting printing costs and various fees associated with the
registration of our securities.
As
stated above, we have agreed to reimburse the Representative up to a maximum of $125,000 for out-of-pocket accountable expenses, including,
but not limited to, travel, due diligence expenses, reasonable fees and expenses of its legal counsel, accountable roadshow expenses,
and background checks on our principal shareholders, directors and officers; provided that any individual expense over $5,000
shall require our prior written or email approval.
The
Representative has advised us that the underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock to the public at the public offering
price per share set forth on the cover page of this prospectus supplement. The underwriters may offer shares to securities dealers at
that price less a concession of up to $0.0864 per share. After the offering to the public, the public offering price and other
selling terms may be changed by the Representative.
Representative’s
Warrants
We
have agreed to issue to the Representative, upon the closing of this offering, the Representative’s Warrants to purchase up to
an aggregate of 69,444 shares of our common stock, or 79,861 shares of our common stock if the over-allotment is exercised
in full (5% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock sold in this offering). The Representative’s Warrants will have an
exercise price of $1.584 per share of common stock, which is 110% of the public offering price per share of common stock in this
offering. The Representative’s Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time, in whole or in part, during the four
and one half year period commencing 180 days from the commencement of sales of the shares of common stock in this offering and expire
on the date that is five years following the commencement of sales of the shares of common stock in this offering.
The
Representative’s Warrants are deemed underwriter’s compensation by the Financial Industry Regulation Authority (“FINRA”)
and are therefore subject to a 180-day lock-up pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(e). The Representative (or permitted assignees under Rule
5110(e)(2)(B)) will not sell, transfer, assign, pledge, or hypothecate these warrants or the shares of common stock underlying these
warrants, nor will they engage in any hedging, short sale, derivative, put, or call transaction that would result in the effective economic
disposition of the warrants or the underlying shares of common stock for a period of 180 days from the date of the commencement of sales
of the shares of common stock offered hereby. In addition, the Representative’s Warrants provide for registration rights upon request,
in certain cases. The demand registration right provided will not be greater than five years from the date of the commencement of sales
of such shares of common stock in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(8)(C). We will bear all fees and expenses attendant to registering
the shares of common stock issuable on exercise of the Representative’s Warrants other than underwriting commissions incurred and
payable by the holders. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Representative’s
Warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend or our recapitalization, reorganization,
merger, or consolidation. The Representative’s Warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis if no registration
statement is available for resale of the shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the Representative’s Warrants.
Right
of First Refusal
We
have agreed to grant the Representative, for the 12-month period following the closing of this offering, a right of first refusal to
provide investment banking services to us on an exclusive basis in all matters for which investment banking services are sought by us
(the “Right of First Refusal”), which right is exercisable in the Representative’s sole discretion. In accordance with
FINRA Rule 5110(g)(6)(A)(i), such Right of First Refusal does not have a duration of more
than three years from the commencement of sales of the public offering or the termination date of the engagement between the us and the
underwriters.
Stabilization,
Short Positions and Penalty Bids
The
underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions for the purpose of pegging, fixing or maintaining the price of our shares of common
stock. Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying shares of common stock so long as the stabilizing bids do not
exceed a specific maximum. These stabilizing transactions may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common
stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our shares of common stock. As a result, the price of our shares of
common stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. Neither we nor the underwriters make any representation
or prediction as to the effect that stabilizing transactions may have on the price of our shares of common stock. These transactions
may be effected on Nasdaq, in the over-the-counter market or on any other trading market and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any
time.
In
connection with this offering, the underwriters also may engage in passive market making transactions in our shares of common stock in
accordance with SEC Regulation M. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent
bid for that security. However, if all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid that bid must then be
lowered when specific purchase limits are exceeded. Passive market making may stabilize the market price of such securities at a level
above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
Neither
we nor the underwriters make any representations or predictions as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions
described above may have on the price of our shares of common stock. In addition, neither we nor the underwriters make any representations
that the underwriters will engage in these transactions or that any transactions, once commenced will not be discontinued without notice.
Listing
Our
common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “SLNH”.
Electronic
Offer, Sale and Distribution of Shares of common stock
A
prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus in electronic format may be made available on the websites maintained by one or
more underwriters or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering. The underwriters may agree to allocate a number of
shares of common stock to underwriters and selling group members for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions
will be allocated by the representative to underwriters and selling group members that may make internet distributions on the same basis
as other allocations. Other than the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus in electronic format, the information on
the underwriters’ websites and any information contained in any other website maintained by the underwriters is not part of this
prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement and accompanying
base prospectus form a part.
Potential
Conflicts of Interest
The
underwriters and their affiliates may, from time to time, engage in transactions with and perform services for us in the ordinary course
of their business for which they may receive customary fees and reimbursement of expenses. In the ordinary course of their various business
activities, the underwriters and their affiliates may make or hold a broad array of investments and actively trade debt and equity securities
(or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank loans) for their own accounts and for the accounts of their
customers and such investment and securities activities may involve our securities and/or instruments. The underwriters and their affiliates
may also make investment recommendations and/or publish or express independent research views in respect of such securities or instruments
and may at any time hold, or recommend to clients that they acquire, long and/or short positions in such securities and instruments.
On
June 9, 2022, we entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with the Representative pursuant
to which we may sell, at our option, up to an aggregate of $10,000,000 in shares of our 9.0% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred
Stock, par value $0.001 per share, with a $25.00 liquidation preference per share through the Representative, as sales agent. Subject
to the terms and conditions of the Sales Agreement, the Representative may sell the shares, if any, only by methods deemed to be an “at
the market” offering as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Sales Agreement, we provided the Representative with customary indemnification rights, including indemnification
against certain liabilities under the Securities Act and agreed to pay the Representative a commission in cash equal to 3% of the gross
proceeds from the sale of the shares under the Sales Agreement, if any. Either party may terminate the Sales Agreement in its sole discretion
at any time upon written notice to the other party.
On
April 26, 2022, we entered into an underwriting agreement with the Representative in connection with a firm commitment underwritten offering
(the “April 2022 Offering”). On April 29, 2022, we initially closed the April 2022
Offering whereby we issued and sold 525,714 shares of our Series Preferred Stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $9.2 million
less underwriting discounts of 7.0% (approximately $0.6 million) payable to the Representative and other offering fees and expenses,
resulting in aggregate net proceeds to us approximately $8.56 million. On May 24, 2022, we sold an additional 73,518 shares of Series
A Preferred Stock in the April 2022 Offering pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option resulting
in additional gross proceeds of approximately $1.3 million less underwriting discounts of 7.0% (approximately $90,000) payable to the
Representative. In connection with this offering, we issued underwriter’s warrants to the Representative to purchase shares of
our common stock equal to 5% of the shares issued in the April 2022 Offering.
In
addition, we agreed to pay the Representative a structuring fee of $300,000 in connection with the closing of the April 2022 Offering,
which is in addition to any reimbursement of out-of-pocket accountable expenses stated above.
Other
Relationships
The
underwriters and certain of their affiliates are full service financial institutions engaged in various activities, which may include
securities trading, commercial and investment banking, financial advisory, investment management, investment research, principal investment,
hedging, financing and brokerage activities. Some of the underwriters and certain of their affiliates may in the future engage in investment
banking and other commercial dealings in the ordinary course of business with us and our affiliates, for which they may in the future
receive customary fees, commissions and expenses.
In
addition, in the ordinary course of their business activities, the underwriters and their affiliates may make or hold a broad array of
investments and actively trade debt and equity securities (or related derivative securities) and financial instruments (including bank
loans) for their own account and for the accounts of their customers. Such investments and securities activities may involve securities
and/or instruments of ours or our affiliates. The underwriters and their affiliates may also make investment recommendations and/or publish
or express independent research views in respect of such securities or financial instruments and may hold, or recommend to clients that
they acquire, long and/or short positions in such securities and instruments.
Selling
Restrictions
No
action has been taken in any jurisdiction (except in the United States) that would permit a public offering of our common stock, or the
possession, circulation or distribution of this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus or any other material relating
to us or the common stock offered hereby, where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, the common stock offered hereby may
not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, and neither this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus, nor any other
offering material or advertisements in connection with the common stock may be distributed or published, in or from any country or jurisdiction
except in compliance with any applicable rules and regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.
Canada.
The shares of common stock may be sold only to purchasers purchasing, or deemed to be purchasing, as principal that are accredited
investors, as defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions or subsection 73.3(1) of the Securities Act (Ontario), and
are permitted clients, as defined in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations.
Any resale of the common stock must be made in accordance with an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the prospectus
requirements of applicable securities laws.
Securities
legislation in certain provinces or territories of Canada may provide a purchaser with remedies for rescission or damages if this prospectus
(including any amendment thereto) contains a misrepresentation, provided that the remedies for rescission or damages are exercised by
the purchaser within the time limit prescribed by the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory. The purchaser
should refer to any applicable provisions of the securities legislation of the purchaser’s province or territory for particulars
of these rights or consult with a legal advisor.
Pursuant
to section 3A.3 (or, in the case of securities issued or guaranteed by the government of a non-Canadian jurisdiction, section 3A.4) of
National Instrument 33-105 Underwriting Conflicts (“NI 33-105”), the underwriters are not required to comply with
the disclosure requirements of NI 33-105 regarding underwriter conflicts of interest in connection with this offering.
People’s
Republic of China. This prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus have not been and will not be circulated or distributed
in the PRC, and the shares of common stock may not be offered or sold, and will not be offered or sold to any person for re-offering
or resale, directly or indirectly, to any resident of the PRC except pursuant to applicable laws and regulations of the PRC.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the issuance of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Haynes and Boone, LLP, New York, New York. Certain
legal matters will be passed upon for the underwriter by Blank Rome LLP, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of Soluna Holdings, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 incorporated into this prospectus
supplement and the accompanying base prospectus by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2021, have been audited by UHY LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report thereon, which are incorporated
by reference herein in reliance upon such report and upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The
consolidated financial statements of Soluna Holdings, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 incorporated into this prospectus
supplement and the accompanying base prospectus by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2020, have been audited by Wojeski & Company, CPAs, P.C., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report
thereon, which are incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon such report and upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
This
prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus constitutes a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed under the
Securities Act. As permitted by the SEC’s rules, this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus forming a part
of the Registration Statement, and any other supplements or amendments thereto, do not contain all of the information that is included
in the Registration Statement. You will find additional information about us in the Registration Statement. Any statements made in this
prospectus supplement concerning legal documents are not necessarily complete and you should read the documents that are filed as exhibits
to the Registration Statement or otherwise filed with the SEC for a more complete understanding of the document or matter.
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the
public at no cost from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Our corporate website is www.solunacomputing.com. The information
on our corporate website is not incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus forming
a part of the Registration Statement, or any other supplements or amendments thereto, and the documents incorporated by reference herein
and therein, and you should not consider it a part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, Registration Statement
or such other supplements, amendments or documents.
INCORPORATION
OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
We
have filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC under the Securities Act. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus is part of the Registration Statement, but the Registration Statement includes and incorporates by reference additional
information and exhibits. The SEC permits us to “incorporate by reference” the information contained in documents that we
file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents rather than by including
them in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. Information that is incorporated by reference is considered
to be part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus and you should read it with the same care that you read
this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. Information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update
and supersede the information that is either contained, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus, and will be considered to be a part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus from the date
those documents are filed. We have filed with the SEC, and incorporate by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus:
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022; |
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2022; |
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022; |
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Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2022, January 18, 2022, January 21, 2022 (second of two reports filed
on January 21, 2022), March 1, 2022, April 15, 2022, April 19, 2022, April 27, 2022, April 29, 2022, May 25, 2022, June 1, 2022,
June 9, 2022, July 20, 2022 (second of two reports filed on July 20, 2022), August 3, 2022, August 11, 2022, August 22, 2022, September 14, 2022 and October 4, 2022; |
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description of our common on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021, as amended by Exhibit 4.13 to our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022, including any amendments thereto or reports
filed for the purposes of updating this description. |
We
also incorporate by reference all additional documents that we file with the SEC under the terms of Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act that are made after the initial filing of the Registration Statement of which this prospectus supplement and the
accompanying base prospectus forms a part and prior to effectiveness of the Registration Statement and after the initial filing date
of the Registration Statement of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus is a part until the offering of
securities covered by this prospectus supplement has been completed. We are not, however, incorporating, in each case, any documents
or information that we are deemed to furnish and not file in accordance with SEC rules.
We
will provide, without charge, to each person to whom a copy of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus or any
other supplement or amendment forming a part of the Registration Statement is delivered, including any beneficial owner, upon the written
or oral request of such person, a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, including exhibits.
Requests should be directed to:
Soluna
Holdings, Inc.
325 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12205
hello@soluna.io
518-218-6051
Copies
of these filings are also available on our website at www.solunacomputing.com. For other ways to obtain a copy of these filings,
please refer to “Where You Can Find More Information” above.
PROSPECTUS
SOLUNA
HOLDINGS, INC.
$150,000,000
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Warrants
Debt
Securities
Subscription
Rights
Units
and
3,552,146
Shares of Common Stock
Offered
by the Selling Stockholders
Soluna
Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) may offer and sell, from time
to time in one or more offerings, any combination of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Common Stock”),
our preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock
or Preferred Stock or other securities, debt securities, subscription rights or units having an aggregate initial offering price
not exceeding $150,000,000. Our warrants will be exercisable for Common Stock or Preferred Stock or other securities and our units
may be convertible or exchangeable for Common Stock, Preferred Stock or our warrants.
In
addition, the selling stockholders may offer and sell up to an aggregate of 3,552,146 shares of Common Stock from time to time
in one or more offerings as further described herein. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of Common Stock by
the selling stockholders.
The
Common Stock, Preferred Stock, warrants, debt securities, subscription rights and units collectively are referred to in this prospectus
as the “securities.”
Each
time we or the selling stockholders sell these securities, we will provide specific terms of such securities offered in a supplement
to this prospectus. Such prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information in this prospectus. You should read
this prospectus supplement, as well as the documents incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference into
this prospectus, carefully before you invest in any securities.
This
prospectus may not be used to offer or sell our securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement relating to the offered
securities.
Our
Common Stock and our 9.0% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Series A Preferred
Stock”), are currently listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “SLNH”
and “SLNHP”, respectively. On December 10, 2021, the last reported sale price of our Common Stock was $10.53 and the
last reported sale price of our Series A Preferred Stock was $21.75. None of our other securities have been approved for listing
on any market or exchange, and we have not made any application for such listing. Each prospectus supplement will indicate if
our securities offered thereby will be listed on any securities exchange.
As
of the date of this prospectus, the aggregate market value of our outstanding Common Stock held by non-affiliates was approximately
$83,029,121.23, based on 13,085,116 shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock, of which 8,086,373 shares were held by affiliates,
and a per share price of $16.61 which represents the closing sale price of our Common Stock on November 15, 2021. As of the date
of this prospectus, we are not subject to the sale limitations described in General Instruction I.B.6 to Form S-3 because the
“public float” (the market value of our Common Stock held by non-affiliates) is greater than $75,000,000. In the event
that any time during the effectiveness of this registration statement of which this prospectus and any prospectus supplement forms
a part, we become subject to such sale limitations, as a result of the public float becoming less than $75,000,000, during any
applicable 12-month period, we will not sell securities in a public primary offering with a value exceeding more than one-third
of our public float.
Our
securities may be sold directly by us or the selling stockholders, through dealers or agents designated from time to time, to
or through underwriters or dealers or through a combination of these methods on a continuous or delayed basis. See “Plan
of Distribution” in this prospectus. We may also describe the plan of distribution for any particular offering of our securities
in a prospectus supplement. If any agents, underwriters or dealers are involved in the sale of any of our securities in respect
of which this prospectus is being delivered, we will disclose their names and the nature of our arrangements with them in a prospectus
supplement. The net proceeds that we expect to receive from any such sale will also be included in a prospectus supplement.
Investing
in our securities involves various risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 6 of this prospectus and in the applicable
prospectus supplement, and in the risks discussed in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus and in the applicable
prospectus supplement, as they may be amended, updated or modified periodically in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. You should carefully read and consider these risk factors before you invest in our securities.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is December 16, 2021
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a
shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)
using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may sell any combination of the securities
described in this prospectus in one or more offerings from time to time having an aggregate initial offering price of $150,000,000.
In addition, under this shelf registration process, the selling stockholders to be named in a supplement to this prospectus may,
from time to time, sell up to 3,552,146 shares of Common Stock, as described in this prospectus, in one or more offerings. This
prospectus provides you with a general description of the securities that we and the selling stockholders may offer. Each time
we or the selling stockholders offer securities, we will provide you with a prospectus supplement that describes the specific
amounts, prices and terms of the securities that we or the selling stockholders offer. The prospectus supplement also may add,
update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read carefully both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement,
together with additional information described below under the caption “Where You Can Find More Information.”
THIS PROSPECTUS MAY NOT BE
USED TO CONSUMMATE A SALE OF SECURITIES UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY A PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT.
You should rely only on the information
contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or a prospectus supplement. Neither we nor the selling stockholders
have authorized any person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information,
you should not rely on it. This prospectus is not an offer to sell securities, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities,
in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus
or any prospectus supplement, as well as information that we have previously filed with the SEC and incorporated by reference,
is accurate as of the date on the front of those documents only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects may have changed since those dates. You should read both this prospectus, including the section titled “Risk Factors,”
and the accompanying prospectus supplement, together with additional information under the heading “Where You Can Find More
Information.”
This prospectus contains summaries
of certain provisions contained in some of the documents described herein, but reference is made to the actual documents for complete
information. All of the summaries are qualified in their entirety by the actual documents. Copies of some of the documents referred
to herein have been filed, will be filed or will be incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part, and you may obtain copies of those documents as described below under the section entitled “Where
You Can Find More Information.”
SUMMARY
Unless the context requires
otherwise in this prospectus, the terms “SHI”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”
refer to Soluna Holdings, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “SCI” refers to Soluna Computing, Inc.,
formerly known as EcoChain, Inc., and “MTI Instruments” refers to MTI Instruments, Inc.
The Company
Soluna Holdings, Inc. is a developer of
green data centers that convert excess renewable energy into global computing resources. The Company builds modular, scalable
data centers for computing intensive, batchable applications such as cryptocurrency mining, Artificial Intelligence, and machine
learning. The Company provides a cost-effective alternative to battery storage or transmission lines. Headquartered in Albany,
New York, the Company uses technology and intentional design to solve complex, real-world challenges. We conduct our two core
businesses through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, SCI, which is engaged in cryptocurrency mining powered by renewable energy,
and MTI Instruments, which manufactures precision tools and testing equipment for electronics, aviation, automotive, power and
other industries at the Albany, New York location.
SCI
was incorporated in Delaware on January 8, 2020 as EcoChain, Inc. and develops and monetizes cryptocurrency mining facilities
that can be powered by renewable energy. EcoChain has established a cryptocurrency mining facility that integrates with the cryptocurrency
blockchain network in Washington State and, through our recent acquisition of Soluna Computing, Inc. (“Soluna Computing”),
SCI also has a pipeline of certain cryptocurrency mining projects previously owned by Harmattan Energy, Ltd. (formerly Soluna
Technologies, Ltd.), a Canadian corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Colombia that develops vertically-integrated,
utility-scale computing facilities focused on cryptocurrency mining and cutting-edge blockchain applications. SCI changed its
name from “EcoChain, Inc.” to “Soluna Computing, Inc.” on November 15, 2021, following the acquisition.
MTI Instruments was
incorporated in New York on March 8, 2000 and is a supplier of vibration measurement and balancing systems, precision linear displacement
solutions, and wafer inspection tools. MTI Instruments’ products consist of engine vibration analysis systems for both military
and commercial aircraft and electronic gauging instruments for position, displacement and vibration application within the industrial
manufacturing markets, as well as in the research, design and process development markets. These systems, tools and solutions
are developed for markets and applications that require consistent operation of complex machinery and the precise measurements
and control of products, processes, the development and implementation of automated manufacturing and assembly.
Corporate Information
Soluna Holdings, Inc., formerly
known as Mechanical Technology, Incorporated, was incorporated in Nevada on March 24, 2021, and is the successor to Mechanical
Technology, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of New York in 1961, as a result of a merger which became effective on March
29, 2021, and is headquartered in Albany, New York. Effective November 2, 2021, the Company changed its name from “Mechanical
Technology, Incorporated” to Soluna Holdings, Inc. Our principal executive offices are located at 325 Washington Avenue
Extension, Albany, NY 12205 and our website is http://www.solunacomputing.com. Information contained on our website does not constitute
part of and is not incorporated into this prospectus or the registration statement of which it forms a part.
Risk Factors Summary
In evaluating the Company, its
business and any investment in the Company, readers should carefully consider the following factors:
Risks relating to the COVID-19
pandemic and global economic uncertainty
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Adverse
changes in economic or other market conditions in the United States, including risks resulting from the continuing
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations
and curtail our ability to raise financing.
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long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or the impacts of any future pandemics or other health crises, are
unknown and may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash
flow.
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Risks related to our SCI
business and cryptocurrency
| ● | SCI has a limited operating
history and we may not recognize any operating income from the SCI line of business in
the future. |
| ● | Prices of cryptocurrencies
are extremely volatile, and if our mined cryptocurrencies are converted into dollars
when such values are low, we may not recognize the income from the conversion of the
mined cryptocurrencies that we were expecting. |
| ● | SCI has an evolving business
model that is subject to various uncertainties. |
| ● | SCI may not be able to continue
to develop its technology and keep pace with technological developments, expand its mining
operations or otherwise compete with other companies. |
| ● | There are several new and
existing competitors in our industry that are purchasing mining equipment at scale, which
may cause delays or difficulty in us obtaining new miners, which could materially and
adversely affect our business and results of operations. |
| ● | We may be unable to obtain
additional funding to scale the SCI cryptocurrency business to a larger-scale cryptocurrency
mining operation. |
| ● | Regulatory changes or actions
may alter the nature of an investment in us or restrict the use of cryptocurrencies in
a manner that adversely affects our business, prospects, operations, and profitability. |
| ● | Security breaches could result
in a loss of our cryptocurrencies. |
| ● | Incorrect or fraudulent cryptocurrency
transactions may be irreversible. |
| ● | The impact of geopolitical
and economic events on the supply and demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is
uncertain. |
| ● | The failure of cryptocurrencies
to become widely accepted and/or used as a medium of exchange and method of payment could
adversely affect our business, prospects, and financial condition. |
| ● | The properties included in
our mining network may experience damages, including damages that are not covered by
insurance. |
| ● | SCI’s reliance on a
third-party mining pool service provider for our mining revenue payouts may have a negative
impact on SCI’s operations. |
| ● | Over time, incentives for
Bitcoin miners to continue to contribute processing power to the Bitcoin network may
transition from a set reward to transaction fees. If the incentives for Bitcoin mining
are not sufficiently high, we may not have an adequate incentive to continue to mine. |
| ● | The Bitcoin reward for successfully
uncovering a block will halve several times in the future, and Bitcoin value may not
adjust to compensate us for the reduction in the rewards we receive from our Bitcoin
mining efforts. |
| ● | We may not be able to realize
the benefits of forks, and forks in a digital asset network may occur in the future which
may affect the value of the cryptocurrencies that we mine held by us. |
| ● | As the aggregate amount of
computing power, or hash rate, in the Bitcoin network increases, the amount of Bitcoin
earned per unit of hash rate decreases; as a result, in order to maintain our market
share, we may have to incur significant capital expenditures in order to expand our fleet
of miners. |
| ● | Climate change, and the regulatory
and legislative developments related to climate change, may materially adversely affect
our business and financial condition. |
| ● | Our business plan is heavily
dependent upon acquisitions and strategic alliances and our ability to identify, acquire
or ally on appropriate terms, and successfully integrate and manage any acquired companies
or alliances will impact our financial condition and operating results. |
| ● | In connection with the ground
leases for our cryptocurrency mining operations, we rely on the landlord to sell us the
power required for our operations, and any failure of the landlord to supply such power,
whether as a result of its failure to pay the Tennessee Valley Authority (“TVA”)
or otherwise, would materially impact our operations, and the properties on which certain
of our ground leases are located are subject to possible forfeiture to the U.S. government,
and, if seized, would, in all likelihood, require us to spend significant funds to maintain
our cryptocurrency mining rights. |
Risks relating to our MTI
Instruments business
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Our MTI Instruments business depends on a small number of customers, including
the U.S. Air Force, and many of them are in industries of a cyclical nature. |
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We do not have long-term purchase commitments from our customers, and our
customers are also able to cancel, reduce, or delay orders for our products. |
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Our operating results may experience significant fluctuations, which could
adversely impact our operations and financial results. |
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We may not be able to keep pace with technological innovations, and our efforts
may not result in commercial success and/or may result in delays in development. |
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Many of our existing and target
customers are in industries of a cyclical nature. |
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MTI Instruments’ business operations, financial performance and liquidity are occasionally reliant on a single supplier
or vendor or a limited group of suppliers and vendors. |
Risks relating to our Company generally
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Our confidentiality agreements with employees and others may not adequately
prevent disclosure of our trade secrets and other proprietary information, which could limit our ability to compete. |
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We rely on highly-skilled personnel and the continuing efforts of our executive
officers and, if we are unable to retain, motivate, or hire qualified personnel, our business may be severely disrupted. |
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In addition, increased labor costs and the unavailability of skilled workers
could hurt our business, financial condition, and results of operations. |
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Insiders continue to have substantial control over the Company, and the ownership
by Brookstone Partners Acquisition, XXIV, LLC (“Brookstone XXIV”) of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock
gives it a controlling interest in the Company, and it may acquire interests and positions that could present potential conflicts
with our and our shareholders’ interests. |
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We are subject to complex environmental,
health, and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant liabilities for penalties, damages, or costs
of remediations or compliance. |
Risks related
to the recent acquisition of Soluna Computing
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We may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of our recent acquisition
of Soluna Computing. |
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Our operating results will suffer
if SHI and SCI do not effectively manage the increased scale of SCI’s operations and its optimization and expansion
opportunities.
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General Risks
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If we are unable to protect our information systems against service interruption
or failure, misappropriation of data or breaches of security, our operations could be disrupted, we could be subject to costly
government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation may be damaged. |
Please see “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 6 for more detail.
RISK
FACTORS
An investment in our securities
involves a high degree of risk. You should consider and read carefully all of the risks and uncertainties described below, together
with all of the other information contained or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and in any prospectus supplement
or free writing prospectus or in the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein before deciding to invest in such
securities. If any of the following risks, or any risk described elsewhere in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplement
or free writing prospectus or in the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, occurs, our business, business prospects,
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected. In any such case, the trading
prices of our Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. The
risks described below and in any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference
herein and therein are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial
may also adversely affect us. This prospectus also contains forward-looking statements, estimates and projections that involve
risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements because
of specific factors, including the risks described below and in the documents incorporated by reference herein.
You should carefully consider
the following risk factors in evaluating our business and us. The factors listed below and in the prospectus and in any prospectus
supplement or free writing prospectus represent certain important factors that we believe could cause our business results to
differ. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the general or specific risks that may affect us. It should
be recognized that other risks may be significant, presently or in the future, and the risks set forth below may affect us to
a greater extent than indicated. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations
could be materially and adversely affected. You should also consider the other information included in our most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) and subsequent quarterly reports filed with the SEC, which are incorporated
herein by reference into this registration statement, as well as in any applicable prospectus supplement and contained or to be
contained in our filings with the SEC and incorporated by reference in this prospectus, together with all of the other information
contained in this prospectus, or any applicable prospectus supplement. For a description of these reports and documents, and information
about where you can find them, see “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information
by Reference.” If any of the risks or uncertainties described in our SEC filings or any prospectus supplement or any additional
risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely
affected.
Risks Relating to the COVID-19
Pandemic and Global Economic Uncertainty
Adverse changes in economic
or other market conditions in the United States and globally may have serious implications for the growth and stability of our
business and could otherwise adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our business is affected by general
economic conditions, both inside and outside of the United States. Adverse changes to and uncertainty in the global economy, particularly
in light of the continuing uncertainty regarding the duration and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, including as a result of the
recently-discovered Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus as well as the potential for resurgences or the emergence of new
variants to set back the global economic recovery or trigger future economic slowdowns or recessions, may lead to decreased demand
for our products and for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, revenue fluctuations, and increased price competition for our products,
and may increase the risk of excess and obsolete inventories and higher overhead costs as a percentage of revenue. It could also
result in a decline in business and economic forecasts, which could adversely affect our sales in future periods. Additionally,
the financial strength of our customers and suppliers and their ability to obtain and rely on credit financing may affect their
ability to fulfill their obligations to us and have an adverse effect on our financial results.
Revenue growth and continued
profitability of our MTI Instruments business will significantly depend on the overall demand for test and measurement instrumentations
in key markets including research and development, automotive, semiconductor, cryptocurrencies, and electronics. The U.S. and
global economies have been historically cyclical and market conditions continue to be challenging, which has resulted in companies
delaying or reducing expenditures. Although recent trends have pointed to continuing improvements, there is still lingering volatility
and uncertainty, particularly in light of recent resurgences of the spread of COVID-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant.
A change or disruption in the national or global financial markets for any reason may cause consumers, businesses, and governments
to defer purchases in response to tighter credit, decreased cash availability, and declining consumer confidence. Accordingly,
demand for our products could decrease and differ materially from their current expectations. Further, some of our customers may
require substantial financing in order to fund their operations and make purchases from us. The inability of these customers to
obtain sufficient credit to finance purchases of our products and meet their payment obligations to us or possible insolvencies
of our customers could result in decreased customer demand, an impaired ability for us to collect on outstanding accounts receivable,
significant delays in accounts receivable payments, and significant write-offs of accounts receivable, each of which could adversely
impact our business and our financial results.
The long-term effects of
the coronavirus pandemic, or the impacts of any future pandemics or other health crises, are unknown and may adversely affect
our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flow.
Our overall performance generally
depends upon domestic and worldwide economic and political conditions. The global spread of COVID-19 has created volatility, uncertainty,
and economic disruption. The pandemic caused a slowdown, and, going forward may cause future slowdowns in worldwide economic activity,
decreased demand for products and services, and financial markets. Meanwhile, disruptions to global supply chains, including a
global semiconductor chip shortage, as a result of the pandemic has continued, and may increase if there are surges in transmission
and illness from the coronavirus going forward, including as a result of new variants.
While the COVID-19 pandemic,
and the changes to our operations necessitated by governmental and societal actions to contain it, including social distancing
and the closing and/or limits on the business operations, required us to make certain changes to the way we conduct our business
and operations, we have been fortunate that, to date, the pandemic has had a limited impact on our supply chains, distribution
systems, and ability to continue to conduct our business and operations. We cannot, however, predict the longer-term impacts of
the pandemic, or future health emergencies, on our business, operations, revenues, results of operations, or financial condition.
The ultimate extent of the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic, or any future epidemic, pandemic, or other outbreak or
health emergency, will depend on future developments, including how fast effective (or with respect to the current pandemic, additional)
vaccines and treatments are developed, the length of time before such vaccines are sufficiently distributed (both in the United
States and worldwide), new or continued government actions in response, including with respect to successive waves or variants
of the virus (as well as the extent to which such variants are more contagious and/or lethal), the extent to which then-current
vaccines and treatments are less effective against any such variants, and whether delays in such vaccinations allow vaccine-resistant
variants to develop and spread, all of which will impact the current or any future pandemic’s or similar outbreak’s
ultimate duration and severity as well as and how fast the economy recovers afterwards. Actions we took to mitigate the impact
of the current pandemic may not be successful if the pandemic continues for a longer period than expected or in future pandemics
or similar emergencies. For example, beginning in March 2020 we replaced our in-person sales meetings with meetings held by videoconference,
telephone calls, webinars, and additional informational website content geared towards addressing our customers’ questions
and concerns for both domestic and overseas customers. Nevertheless, we believe that our inability to hold in-person meetings,
while not significant, did have a negative impact on our product sales during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the nine months
ended September 30, 2021, and our efforts to mitigate the effects of the pandemic restrictions on our sales model may not be a
viable alternative to in-person meetings on a longer-term basis or during any future health or other emergency that engenders
similar restrictions.
In addition, while
the supply-chain disruptions and semiconductor shortage noted above have not had a significant impact on our mining operations
to date, if these conditions continue we may not be able to obtain new cryptocurrency mining equipment (generally called “miners”)
to replace miners that are no longer functioning, expand our cryptocurrency mining operations, or keep up with technological developments,
or be able to obtain replacement parts for our existing miners, in a timely or cost-effective manner. This could negatively impact
our ability to expand our mining operations and compete in the cryptocurrency mining industry, and otherwise materially and adversely
affect our business and results of operations.
Further, the long-term social
and economic impact of the pandemic, or the acceleration of pre-existing trends as a result thereof, are still uncertain, and
it is not possible at this time to estimate the full impact that the pandemic will have on our business, as the impact will depend
on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. It is also unknowable what impacts future pandemics
or health emergencies may bring. In either case, any such developments could materially and adversely affect our customer base
or the demand for our products, which would have a negative effect on our business, prospects, results of operations, and financial
condition, all of which could have a negative effect on the market price of our securities.
Risks Related to our SCI Business
and Cryptocurrency
SCI has a limited operating
history and we may not recognize operating income from the SCI line of business in the future.
SCI began operations in January
2020 and therefore is subject to all the risks inherent in a newly-established business venture in a rapidly developing and changing
industry. SCI’s limited operating history also makes it difficult to evaluate SCI’s current business and its future
prospects. SCI has not yet been able to confirm that its business model can or will be successful over the long term, and we may
not ever continue to recognize operating income from this business. Our projections for its growth have been developed internally
and may not prove to be accurate. SCI’s operating results will likely fluctuate moving forward as we focus on increasing
its mining operations and as the market prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fluctuate. We may need to make business decisions
that could adversely affect SCI’s operating results, such as modifications to its business structure or operations. In addition,
we expect additional growth in this business, which could place significant demands on SCI’s and the Company’s management
and other resources and require us to continue developing and improving our operational, financial, and other internal controls.
SCI may not be able to address these challenges in a cost-effective manner or at all. If we do not effectively manage SCI’s
growth, it may not be able to execute on its business plan, respond to competitive pressures, or take advantage of market opportunities,
and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially harmed.
Given SCI’s
start-up status with an unproven business model, there is a substantial risk regarding SCI’s ability to succeed. You should
consider our business and prospects in light of these risks and the risks and difficulties that we will encounter as we continue
to develop our business model. We may not be able to address these risks and difficulties successfully, which would materially
harm our business and operating results, and we could be forced to terminate our business, liquidate our assets and dissolve,
and you could lose part or all of your investment.
Prices of cryptocurrencies
are extremely volatile, and if our mined cryptocurrencies are converted into dollars when such values are low, we may not recognize
the income from the conversion of the mined cryptocurrencies that we were expecting.
The fluctuating prices of cryptocurrencies
represent significant uncertainties for SCI’s business. The price of Bitcoin, Ether and other cryptocurrencies are subject
to dramatic fluctuations. A variety of factors, known and unknown, may affect price and valuation, including, but not limited
to (i) the supply of such cryptocurrencies; (ii) global blockchain asset demand, which can be influenced by the growth of retail
merchants’ and commercial businesses’ acceptance of blockchain assets like cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and
services, the security of online cryptocurrency exchanges and networks and digital wallets that hold blockchain assets, the perception
that the use and holding of blockchain assets is safe and secure, and the regulatory restrictions on their use; (iii) investors’
expectations with respect to the rate of inflation; (iv) changes in the software, software requirements or hardware requirements
underlying a blockchain network; (v) changes in the rights, obligations, incentives, or rewards for the various participants in
a blockchain network; (vi) currency exchange rates; (vii) fiat currency withdrawal and deposit policies of cryptocurrency exchanges
and networks and liquidity on such exchanges and networks; (viii) interruptions in service from or failures of major cryptocurrency
exchanges and networks; (ix) investment and trading activities of large subscribers, including private and registered investment
funds, that may directly or indirectly invest in blockchain assets; (x) monetary policies of governments, trade restrictions,
currency devaluations and revaluations; (xi) regulatory measures, if any, that affect the use of blockchain assets; (xii) the
maintenance and development of the open-source software protocol of the cryptocurrency networks; (xiii) global or regional political,
economic or financial events and situations; (xiv) expectations among blockchain participants that the value of blockchain assets
will soon change; and (xv) a decrease in the price of blockchain assets that may have a material adverse effect on SCI’s
financial condition and operating results. If our mined cryptocurrencies are converted into dollars when their values are low,
we may not recognize the income from the conversion of the mined cryptocurrencies that we were expecting. Further, the extreme
swings in value can make it difficult for us to develop reasonable financial plans and projections with respect to SCI’s
business.
SCI has an
evolving business model that is subject to various uncertainties.
As cryptocurrency assets and
blockchain technologies become more widely available, we expect the services and products associated with them to evolve. In order
to stay current with the industry, our business model may need to evolve as well. From time to time, we may modify aspects of
SCI’s business relating to our models and strategies. We cannot offer any assurance that these or any other modifications
will be successful or will not result in harm to our business. We may not be able to manage growth effectively, which could damage
our reputation, limit our growth and negatively affect our operating results. Further, we cannot provide any assurance that we
will successfully identify all emerging trends and growth opportunities in this business sector and we may lose out on those opportunities.
Such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects or operations.
SCI may not be
able to continue to develop its technology and keep pace with technological developments, expand its mining operations or otherwise
compete with other companies, some of whom have greater resources and experience.
We do not have the resources
to compete with larger cryptocurrency mining entities at this time and may not be able to compete successfully against present
or future competitors. The cryptocurrency industry has attracted various high-profile and well-established operators, some of
which have substantially greater liquidity and financial resources than we do. With the limited resources we have available, we
may experience great difficulties in expanding and improving our network of miners to remain competitive, and we may not be in
a position to construct additional operational cryptocurrency mines.
Rapid technological
change is a current feature of the cryptocurrency industry, including cryptocurrency mining, and we cannot provide assurance that
we will be able to achieve the technological advances, in a timely manner or at all, that may be necessary for us to remain competitive
or that certain of our equipment will not become obsolete. Our ability to anticipate and manage changes in technology standards
on a timely basis will be a significant factor in our ability to remain competitive. We may not be successful, generally or relative
to our competitors, in timely implementing new technology into our systems, or doing so in a cost-effective manner. During the
course of implementing any such new technology into our operations, we may experience system interruptions and failures. Further,
if due to technological developments we need to replace our miners entirely to remain competitive in the market, there can be
no assurance that we will be able to do so on a cost-effective basis or in a timely manner, particularly in light of the long
production period to manufacture and assemble cryptocurrency miners, potential large-scale purchases of miners from existing competitors
and new entrants into the industry, and the current semiconductor chip shortage. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we
will recognize, in a timely manner or at all, the benefits that we may expect as a result of our implementing new technology into
our operations. As a result, our business, prospects, and operations may suffer, and there may be adverse effects on our financial
condition and on the market prices of our securities.
In addition, competition from
existing and future competitors, particularly the many other North American companies that have access to more competitively-priced
energy, could result in our inability to secure acquisitions and partnerships that we may need to expand our business in the future.
This competition from other entities with greater resources, experience, and reputations may result in our failure to maintain
or expand our business, as we may never be able to successfully execute our business plan. If we are unable to expand and remain
competitive, our business could be negatively affected which would have an adverse effect on the trading price of our securities,
which in turn would harm investors in our Company.
There are several new and existing
competitors in our industry that are purchasing mining equipment at scale, which may cause delays or difficulty in us obtaining
new miners, which could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Many of the competitors in our industry
have also been purchasing mining equipment at scale, which has caused a worldwide shortage of mining equipment and extended the
corresponding delivery schedules for new miner purchases. There can be no assurance that manufacturers will be able to keep pace
with the surge in demand for mining equipment. It is uncertain how manufacturers will respond to this increased global demand.
In the event manufacturers are not able to keep pace with demand, we may not be able to purchase miners in sufficient quantities
or on the delivery schedules that meet our business needs, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, operations,
prospects, operating income, and financial condition, which would likely result in a decrease in the market value of our Common
Stock.
We may be unable to obtain
additional funding to scale the SCI cryptocurrency business to a larger-scale cryptocurrency mining operation.
We are considering further increasing
the processing power of our cryptocurrency mining operations as we seek to leverage our experience and expertise in this area
of operations. To do so, however, we will need to raise additional debt and/or equity financing, which may not be available to
us on acceptable terms or at all. Failure to generate adequate cash from our operations or find sources of funding would require
us to scale back or curtail our operations or expansion efforts, including limiting our ability to expand the SCI cryptocurrency
business to a larger-scale cryptocurrency mining operation, and would have an adverse impact on our business and financial condition.
If we raise additional equity financing, our stockholders may experience significant dilution of their ownership interests, and
the per-share value of our Common Stock could decline. Furthermore, if we engage in additional debt financing, the holders of
debt likely would have priority over the holders of Common Stock on order of payment preference. We may be required to accept
terms that restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness or take other actions including terms that require us to maintain
specified liquidity or other ratios that could otherwise not be in the interests of our stockholders.
Regulatory changes
or actions may alter the nature of an investment in us or restrict the use of cryptocurrencies in a manner that adversely affects
our business, prospects, or operations and profitability.
As cryptocurrencies have grown
in both popularity and market size, governments around the world have reacted, and continue to react, differently to cryptocurrencies;
certain governments have deemed them illegal, and others have allowed their use and trade without restriction, while in some jurisdictions,
such as in the U.S., cryptocurrencies are subject to extensive, and in some cases overlapping, unclear, and evolving, regulatory
requirements. In the United States, Congress and various federal agencies have increased their focus on the cryptocurrency sector
during the past year. Increasing regulation and regulatory scrutiny may result in increased costs, management having to devote
increased time and attention to regulatory matters, having to change aspects of our cryptocurrency mining business, or result
in limits on the use cases of cryptocurrencies, which could decrease their value. Regulatory developments may require us to comply
with new regulatory requirements, which would increase our operating costs. In addition, ongoing and future regulatory actions
could significantly restrict or eliminate the market for or uses of cryptocurrencies and otherwise materially and adversely impact
our ability to continue to operate and to continue as a going concern, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
prospects, operations and financial condition, as well as on the value and trading prices of our Common Stock.
Security breaches could
result in a loss of our cryptocurrencies.
Security breaches including computer
hacking or computer malware have been a consistent concern in the cryptocurrency industry. This could involve hacking in which
an unauthorized person obtains access to the systems or information and can cause harm by the transmission of virus or the corruption
of data. These breaches may occur due to an action by an outside party, or by the error and negligence of an employee. We primarily
rely on the Luxor mining pool and SCI’s cryptocurrencies are stored with exchanges such as Coinbase prior to selling them.
If any breach were to occur of our security system, operations or third party platforms, the result could cause a loss of our
cryptocurrencies, loss of confidential or proprietary information, force the Company to cease operations, or could cause damage
to the reputation of the Company. If an actual or perceived attack were to occur, the market perception of the Company may be
damaged, which could adversely affect potential and current investments in the Company and reduce demand for our securities and
cause a reduction in our share price.
Incorrect or fraudulent cryptocurrency
transactions may be irreversible.
It is possible that, through computer
or human error, theft, or criminal action, our cryptocurrency could be transferred in incorrect amounts or to unauthorized third
parties or accounts. In general, cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible, and stolen or incorrectly-transferred cryptocurrencies
may be irretrievable, and we may have extremely limited or no effective means of recovering any losses as a result of an incorrect
transfer or theft. As a result, any incorrectly executed or fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions could adversely affect our
business, operating results and financial condition.
The impact of geopolitical and economic
events on the supply and demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is uncertain.
Geopolitical crises may motivate large-scale
purchases of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which could rapidly increase the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
This may increase the likelihood of a subsequent price decrease as crisis-driven purchasing behavior dissipates, adversely affecting
the value of the cryptocurrencies that we mine. Alternatively, as an emerging asset class with limited acceptance as a payment
system or commodity, global crises and general economic downturn may discourage investment in cryptocurrencies as investors focus
their investment on less volatile asset classes as a means of hedging their investment risk.
Cryptocurrencies, which are relatively
new, are subject to supply and demand forces. How such supply and demand will be impacted by geopolitical events is largely uncertain
but could be harmful to us and investors in our Common Stock. Political or economic crises may motivate large-scale acquisitions
or sales of cryptocurrencies either globally or locally. Such events could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue
as a going concern or to pursue our strategy at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, or
operations and potentially the value of any cryptocurrencies that we mine.
The failure of cryptocurrencies
to become widely accepted and/or used as a medium of exchange and method of payment could adversely affect our business, prospects,
and financial condition.
The use of cryptocurrencies in the retail
and commercial marketplace, despite sporadic adoption, is currently limited. A significant portion of cryptocurrency demand is
generated by investors seeking a long-term store of value or speculators seeking to profit from the short- or long-term holding
of the asset. Price volatility, slow processing speeds, and high transaction costs undermine Bitcoin’s and other cryptocurrencies’
ability to be used as a medium of exchange, as retailers are less likely to accept it as a direct form of payment. Large-scale
acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment has not, and may never, occur.
The relative lack of acceptance of cryptocurrencies
in the retail and commercial marketplace, or a reduction of such use, limits the ability of end users to use them to pay for goods
and services. Such lack of acceptance or a decline in acceptance could have a material adverse effect on the value of the cryptocurrencies
that we mine, the viability of cryptocurrency mining as a business, and our ability to continue as a going concern or to pursue
our business strategy, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operations, and financial condition,
as well as on the market value of our securities.
Facebook’s proposed
development of a cryptocurrency, as well as the eventual likely development of government-backed digital currencies and the development
of cryptocurrencies by other tech companies, may adversely affect the value of Bitcoin and other existing, or even future, cryptocurrencies.
In May 2019, Facebook announced
its plans for a cryptocurrency then called Libra, now Diem, which faced significant objections and concerns from governments,
legislators and regulators. The massive social network and a number of other partners are estimating that the Diem digital coin
and Facebook’s corresponding digital wallet would be a way to make sending payments around the world as easy as it is to
send a photo. Facebook’s significant resources and ability to engage the world via social media may enable it to bring Diem
to market rapidly and to deploy it across industries more rapidly and successfully than previous cryptocurrencies. Facebook’s
size and market share may cause its cryptocurrency to succeed to the detriment and potential exclusion of existing cryptocurrencies.
Further, in the event that government-backed digital currencies, which regulators in several countries are already considering
or even developing, are developed and widely adopted, it is likely to have a negative impact on the existing currencies including
larger widespread adoption and potentially impacting the market share by non-government digital currency. Additional cryptocurrencies
are introduced to the market frequently, and although some have gained popularity as some features have been different than Bitcoin,
Bitcoin remains the market leader. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, the likelihood increases that additional cryptocurrencies
will be introduced and gain popularity against Bitcoin, potentially negatively impacting the value of Bitcoin and perhaps other
cryptocurrencies.
The properties included
in our mining network may experience damages, including damages that are not covered by insurance.
Our current mining operation
in East Wenatchee, Washington is, and any future mines we establish will be, subject to a variety of risks relating to physical
condition and operation, including:
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For example, our mine could be
rendered inoperable, temporarily or permanently, as a result of a fire or other natural disaster or by a terrorist or other attack
on the mine. The security and other measures we take to protect against these risks may not be sufficient. Additionally, our mine
could be materially adversely affected by a power outage, loss of access to the electrical grid, or loss by the grid of cost-effective
sources of electrical power generating capacity. Given the power requirement, it would not be feasible to run miners on back-up
power generators in the event of a power outage. Our insurance covers the replacement cost of any lost or damaged miners, but
does not cover any interruption of our mining activities; our insurance therefore may not be adequate to cover the losses we suffer
as a result of any of these events. In the event of an uninsured loss, including a loss in excess of insured limits, at any of
the mines in our network, such mines may not be adequately repaired in a timely manner or at all and we may lose some or all of
the future revenues anticipated to be derived from such mines. The potential impact on our business is currently magnified because
we are only operating a single mine.
SCI’s reliance on
a third-party mining pool service provider for our mining revenue payouts may have a negative impact on SCI’s operations.
We use a third–party mining
pool to receive our mining rewards from the network. Cryptocurrency mining pools allow miners to combine their computing power,
increasing their chances of solving a block and getting paid by the network. The rewards are distributed by the pool operator,
proportionally to our contribution to the pool’s overall mining power, used to generate each block. Should the pool operator’s
system suffer downtime due to a cyber-attack, software malfunction, or similar issues, it will negatively impact our ability to
mine and receive revenue. Furthermore, we are dependent on the accuracy of the mining pool operator’s recordkeeping to accurately
record the total processing power provided to the pool for a given Bitcoin mining application in order to assess the proportion
of that total processing power we provided. While we have internal methods of tracking both our power provided and the total used
by the pool, the mining pool operator uses its own recordkeeping to determine our proportion of a given reward. We have little
means of recourse against the mining pool operator if we determine that the proportion of the reward that the mining pool operator
pays out to us is incorrect, other than leaving the pool. If we are unable to consistently obtain accurate proportionate rewards
from our mining pool operator, we may experience reduced reward for our efforts, which would have an adverse effect on our results
of operations and financial condition.
Over time, incentives for
Bitcoin miners to continue to contribute processing power to the Bitcoin network may transition from a set reward to transaction
fees. If the incentives for Bitcoin mining are not sufficiently high, we may not have an adequate incentive to continue to mine.
In general, as the number of Bitcoin rewards
awarded for solving a block in a blockchain decreases, our ability to achieve profitability also decreases. Decreased use and
demand for Bitcoin rewards may adversely affect our incentive to expend processing power to solve blocks. If the Bitcoin rewards
for solving blocks and transaction fees are not sufficiently high, fewer Bitcoin miners will mine. At insufficiently attractive
rewards, our costs of operations in total may exceed our revenues from Bitcoin mining.
To incentivize Bitcoin miners to continue
to contribute processing power to the Bitcoin network, such network may either formally or informally transition from a set reward
to transaction fees earned upon solving a block. This transition could be accomplished either by Bitcoin miners independently
electing to record in the blocks they solve only those transactions that include payment of a transaction fee or by the Bitcoin
network adopting software upgrades that require the payment of a minimum transaction fee for all transactions. If as a result
transaction fees paid for Bitcoin transactions become too high, Bitcoin users may be reluctant to transfer Bitcoin or accept Bitcoin
as a means of payment, and existing users may be motivated to hold existing Bitcoin and switch from Bitcoin to another digital
asset or back to fiat currency for transactions, diminishing the aggregate amount of available transaction fees for Bitcoin miners.
Such reduction would adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.
The Bitcoin reward for successfully
uncovering a block will halve several times in the future, and Bitcoin value may not adjust to compensate us for the reduction
in the rewards we receive from our Bitcoin mining efforts.
Halving is a process designed to control
the overall supply and reduce the risk of inflation in cryptocurrencies using a proof of work consensus algorithm. At a predetermined
block, the Bitcoin mining reward is cut in half, hence the term “halving.” For Bitcoin, the reward was initially set
at 50 Bitcoin currency rewards per block and this was cut in half to 25 on November 28, 2012 at block 210,000, then again to 12.5
on July 9, 2016 at block 420,000. The most recent halving for Bitcoin occurred on May 11, 2020 at block 630,000 and the reward
was reduced to 6.25. It is expected that the next halving will likely occur in 2024. This process will reoccur until the total
amount of Bitcoin currency rewards issued reaches 21 million, which is expected around the year 2140. While Bitcoin prices have
had a history of fluctuations around the halving of its rewards, there is no guarantee that the price change will be favorable
or would compensate for the reduction in mining reward. If a corresponding and proportionate increase in the trading prices of
Bitcoin or a proportionate decrease in mining difficulty does not follow these anticipated halving events, the revenue we earn
from our Bitcoin mining operations could see a corresponding decrease, which could have a material adverse effect on our business
and operations.
We may not be able to realize the
benefits of forks, and forks in a digital asset network may occur in the future which may affect the value of the cryptocurrencies
that we mine held by us.
To the extent that a significant majority
of users and miners on a cryptocurrency network install software that changes the cryptocurrency network or properties of a cryptocurrency,
including the irreversibility of transactions and limitations on the mining of new cryptocurrency, the cryptocurrency network
would be subject to new protocols and software. If less than a significant majority of users and miners on the cryptocurrency
network consent to the proposed modification, however, and the modification is not compatible with the software prior to its modification,
a “fork” of the network would occur, with one prong of the network running the pre-modified software and the other
running the modified software. The effect of such a fork would be the existence of two versions of the cryptocurrency running
in parallel, yet lacking interchangeability and necessitating exchange-type transaction to convert currencies between the two
forks. After a fork, it may be unclear which fork represents the original asset and which is the new asset.
If we hold a specific cryptocurrency at
the time of a hard fork into two cryptocurrencies, industry standards would dictate that we would be expected to hold an equivalent
amount of the old and new assets following the fork. We may not, however, be able to secure or realize the economic benefit of
the new asset. Our business may be adversely impacted by forks in an applicable cryptocurrency network.
In addition, historically, speculation
over a new “hard fork” in the Bitcoin protocol has resulted in Bitcoin price volatility and future hard forks may
occur at any time. A hard fork can lead to a disruption of networks and our information technology systems could be affected by
cybersecurity attacks, replay attacks, or security weaknesses, any of which can further lead to temporary or even permanent loss
of its assets. Such disruption and loss could cause us to be exposed to liability, even in circumstances where we have no intention
of supporting an asset compromised by a hard fork. Additionally, a hard fork may result in a scenario where users running the
previous protocol will not recognize blocks created by those running the new protocol, and vice versa. This may render our cryptocurrency
mining hardware incompatible with the new protocol. Such changes may have a material effect on our operations, financial position,
and financial performance.
As the aggregate amount of computing
power, or hash rate, in the Bitcoin network increases, the amount of Bitcoin earned per unit of hash rate decreases; as a result,
in order to maintain our market share, we may have to incur significant capital expenditures in order to expand our fleet of miners.
The aggregate computing power of the global
Bitcoin network has generally grown over time and we expect it to continue to grow in the future. To the extent the global hash
rate continues to increase, the market share of and the amount of Bitcoin rewards paid to any fixed fleet of miners will decrease.
Therefore, in order to maintain our market share, we may be required to expand our mining fleet, which may require significant
capital expenditures. Such significant capital expenditures could have an adverse effect on our business operations, strategy,
and financial performance.
Climate change, and the regulatory
and legislative developments related to climate change, may materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.
The potential physical impacts of climate
change on our operations are highly uncertain and would be particular to the geographic circumstances in areas in which we operate
or in which our third-party providers operate. These may include changes in rainfall and storm patterns and intensities, water
shortages, changing sea levels, and changing temperatures. The impacts of climate change may materially and adversely impact the
cost, production, and financial performance of our operations. Further, any impacts to our business and financial condition as
a result of climate change are likely to occur over a sustained period of time and are therefore difficult to quantify with any
degree of specificity. For example, extreme weather events may result in adverse physical effects on portions of our infrastructure,
which could disrupt our supply chain and ultimately our business operations.
In addition, a number of governments or
governmental bodies have introduced or are contemplating legislative and regulatory changes in response to the potential impact
of climate change. Given the very significant amount of electrical power required to operate cryptocurrency miners, as well as
the environmental impact of mining for the rare earth metals used in the production of mining servers, the cryptocurrency mining
industry may become a target for future environmental and energy regulation, and any such regulation may not distinguish between
cryptocurrency mining powered by renewable energy, as is SCI’s business, and cryptocurrency mining using traditional (i.e.
fossil fuel) sources of energy. Legislation and increased regulation regarding climate change could impose significant costs on
us and our suppliers, including costs related to increased energy requirements, capital equipment, environmental monitoring, and
reporting, and other costs to comply with such regulations. Any future climate change regulations could also negatively impact
our ability to compete with companies situated in areas not subject to such limitations. Given the political significance and
uncertainty around the impact of climate change and how it should be addressed, we cannot predict how legislation and regulation
will affect our financial condition, operating performance, and ability to compete. Any of the foregoing could result in a material
adverse effect on our business, prospects, and financial condition.
Our business plan is heavily dependent
upon acquisitions and strategic alliances and our ability to identify, acquire or ally on appropriate terms, and successfully
integrate and manage any acquired companies or alliances will impact our financial condition and operating results.
Part of our strategy to grow our business
is dependent on the acquisition of other entities or businesses in the future that complement our current products, enhance our
market coverage or technical capabilities, or offer growth opportunities. We may also need to form strategic alliances or partnerships
in order to remain competitive in our market. We may not be able, however, to identify and successfully negotiate suitable acquisitions
alliances, obtain any financing necessary for such acquisitions on satisfactory terms, or otherwise complete any such acquisitions
or alliances. Further, any acquisition or alliance may require a significant amount of management’s time and financial resources
to complete and acquisitions, strategic alliances or partnerships could be difficult to integrate, disrupt our business, and dilute
stockholder value.
For example, in January 2020,
the Company formed SCI as its wholly-owned subsidiary to pursue a new business line focused on cryptocurrency and the blockchain
ecosystem. In October 2021, Soluna Computing became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SCI pursuant to a merger. Prior to the merger,
Soluna Computing had assisted us in developing and operating the cryptocurrency mining facility through contractual arrangements.
In the future, we may acquire or form strategic alliances or partnerships with other businesses in order to remain competitive
or to acquire new technologies. Acquisitions, alliances, and investments involve numerous risks, including:
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Our failure to successfully manage
our recent acquisition of Soluna Computing or other future acquisitions, strategic alliances, or partnerships could seriously
harm our operating results. In addition, our stockholders would be diluted if we finance the future acquisitions, strategic alliances,
or partnerships by incurring convertible debt or issuing equity securities.
We cannot offer any assurance that we
will be able to identify, complete, or successfully integrate any suitable acquisitions or suitable alliances. Even if successfully
negotiated and closed, any acquisitions or alliances may not yield expected synergies, may not advance our business strategy as
expected, may fall short of expected return-on-investment targets, or may otherwise fail to achieve their objectives or perform
as contemplated and not prove successful. Companies that we acquire may operate with different cost and margin structures, which
could further cause fluctuations in our operating results and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results
of operations.
In connection with the ground leases
for our new cryptocurrency mining operations, we rely on the landlord to sell us the power required for our operations, and any
failure of the landlord to supply such power, whether as a result of its failure to pay the TVA or otherwise, would materially
impact our operations.
In May 2021, EcoChain Block, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of SCI, entered into two ground leases (the “Ground Leases”) for a building located in the Southeast region
of the United States that will be SCI’s second cryptocurrency mining facility, which includes surrounding land for potential
additional capacity. The Ground Leases will not be effective until certain conditions set forth therein are met. In addition,
EcoChain Block and the landlord entered into a power supply agreement whereby EcoChain Block will purchase the power for its cryptocurrency
mining operations from the landlord, who purchases power directly from the TVA. The rates payable by EcoChain Block to the landlord
will be at the same pre-negotiated rates paid by landlord, which are less than SCI could obtain directly from the TVA. The landlord’s
failure to provide power to SCI, as a result of the termination of such power supply to the landlord by the TVA, as a result of
the landlord’s failure to pay the TVA for such power, or otherwise, would, in all likelihood, result in our inability to
obtain the power we need for our cryptocurrency mining operations, unless and until we were able to obtain such power directly
from the TVA, which would result in a significant interruption to our business. We may also incur significant costs associated
with negotiating and entering into a new agreement with the TVA to supply power to EcoChain Block’s cryptocurrency mining
facilities, and with setting up corresponding infrastructure to receive such power directly. Further, there can be no assurance
that EcoChain Block will be able to negotiate a power supply agreement with the TVA on equally favorable terms as the landlord,
if at all.
The properties on which certain
of our ground leases are located are subject to possible forfeiture to the U.S. government, and, if seized, would, in all likelihood,
require us to spend significant funds to maintain our cryptocurrency mining rights.
In August 2020, the United States Department
of Justice’s Money Laundering & Asset Recovery Section (“DOJ”), together with the U.S. Attorney’s
Office for the Southern District of Florida, filed civil asset forfeiture complaints against parties related to the landlord (the
“Landlord Owners”) in connection with certain real properties, including the real properties that are the subject
of the Ground Leases (the “Subject Properties”). The complaints, all of which are currently pending before a federal
judge, alleged that the funds used by Landlord Owners to purchase the Subject Properties were traceable to the proceeds of a bank
fraud purportedly committed internationally in Ukraine by the Landlord Owners. Though the DOJ has not filed a civil forfeiture
action against the Subject Properties, the complaint the government submitted in support of its asset forfeiture requests against
certain properties, including the Subject Properties, included a description of the Ukrainian bank fraud and the various properties
located in the United States that the DOJ believes were purchased with the proceeds of that international bank fraud, including
the Subject Properties. In the event that the Subject Properties are seized by the U.S. government, EcoChain Block may be
required to negotiate with the U.S. government for the supply of power that SCI was receiving from the landlord pursuant to the
Power Supply Agreement. Additionally, the U.S. government, in all likelihood, would place the Subject Properties for sale at an
auction, or otherwise, and we would likely be required to purchase the Subject Properties to assure the continuation of our cryptocurrency
mining operations at such facility, all of which would require our expenditure of significant funds and could have a material
adverse impact on our results of operations.
If federal or state legislatures
or agencies initiate or release tax determinations that change the classification of cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes
(in the context of when such cryptocurrencies are held as an investment), such determination could have a negative tax consequence
on us.
Current Internal Revenue Service guidance
indicates that digital assets such as Bitcoin should be treated and taxed as property, and that transactions involving the payment
of bitcoin for goods and services should be treated as barter transactions. While this treatment creates a potential tax reporting
requirement for any circumstance where the ownership of a cryptocurrency passes from one person to another, it preserves the right
to apply capital gains treatment to those transactions which may adversely affect our results of operations.
Risks Relating to our MTI
Instruments Business
Our MTI Instruments business
depends on a small number of customers including the U.S. Air Force.
Historically, we have had a small
number of customers representing a large percentage of our total revenue. Although we endeavor to maintain and further expand
our customer base, we expect that sales to a limited number of customers will continue to account for a high percentage of our
revenues in any given period for the foreseeable future, and the loss of even just a couple of customers, or a significant reduction
in sales to our existing customer base, could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our revenues are largely
dependent upon the ability of our customers to continue to grow or need services or to develop and sell products that incorporate
our services and products. We also depend on purchases by the U.S. Air Force for a significant portion of our revenues and the
loss of the U.S. Air Force as a customer or a delay or decline in funding of our existing or future contracts with them could
decrease our backlog or adversely affect our business and prospects, sales, cash flows, and our ability to fund our continued
product development and growth.
We do not have long-term
purchase commitments from our customers, and our customers are also able to cancel, reduce, or delay orders for our products.
We generally do not obtain firm,
long-term purchase commitments from our customers, and frequently do not have visibility as to their future demand for our products
and services. Customers also cancel, change or delay design, production or aftermarket service quantities and schedules, or fail
to meet their forecasts for a number of reasons beyond our control. Customer expectations can also change rapidly, requiring us
to take on additional commitments or risks, and requiring that we provide rapid product turnaround and respond to short lead times.
A variety of conditions, both specific to individual customers and generally affecting the demand for original equipment manufacturers’
products, may cause customers to cancel, reduce, or delay orders. Conversely, if our customers unexpectedly and significantly
increase product orders, we may be required to rapidly increase production, which could strain our resources and reduce our margins.
We typically plan production and inventory levels based on internal forecasts of customer demand, which can be highly unpredictable
and can fluctuate substantially, leading to excess inventory write-downs and resulting negative impacts on gross margin and net
income. Additionally, and as a result, our revenues may be volatile from period to period, we may not achieve the anticipated
revenues from these efforts, or these efforts may result in non-recoverable costs.
Our annual and quarterly
operating results may experience significant fluctuations, which could adversely impact our operations and financial results.
In addition to the variability
resulting from the short-term nature of our customers’ commitments, other factors contribute to significant periodic fluctuations
in our results of operations. These factors include:
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The price of our securities could
decline substantially in the event that any of these risks result in our financial performance being below the expectations of
analysts and investors, which are based on historical and predictive models that are not necessarily accurate representations
of the future.
We may not be able to keep
pace with technological innovations or develop new product solutions in a timely manner.
The electronic, semiconductor,
solar, automotive, and general industrial segments are subject to constant technological change. MTI Instruments’ future
success will depend on our ability to respond appropriately to changing technologies and changes in product function and quality.
If we rely on products and technologies that are not attractive to end users, we may not be successful in capturing or retaining
market share. Technological advances, the introduction of new products, and new design techniques could adversely affect our business
prospects unless we are able to adapt to the changing conditions. Technological advances could render our products obsolete, and
we may not be able to respond effectively to the technological requirements of evolving markets. As a result, we will be required
to expend substantial funds for and commit significant resources to:
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advanced design tools and test equipment.
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Our business could be harmed
if we are unable to develop and utilize new technologies that address the needs of our customers, or our competitors do so more
effectively than we do.
Our efforts to continue
to develop new products and technologies may not result in commercial success, which could cause a decline in our revenue and
otherwise harm our business.
Our research and development
efforts with respect to our products and technologies may not result in customer or market acceptance. Some or all of such products
and technologies may not successfully make the transition from the research and development lab to cost-effective production as
a result of technology problems, competitive cost issues, yield problems, and other factors. Even when we successfully complete
a research and development effort with respect to a particular product or technology, our customers may decide not to introduce
or may discontinue products utilizing the product or technology for a variety of reasons, including the following:
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with other suppliers of components for the products;
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technologies developed by our competitors and unfavorable comparisons of our solutions with these technologies;
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The nature of MTI Instruments’
business will require us to make continuing investments to develop new products and technologies. Significant expenses relating
to one or more new products or technologies that ultimately prove to be unsuccessful for any reason could have a material adverse
effect on us. In addition, any investments or acquisitions made to enhance our products and technologies may prove to be unsuccessful.
If our efforts are unsuccessful, our business could be harmed. Moreover, when we announce our development of new products, sales
of current products may decrease as customers delay making purchases until such new products are available, which could adversely
affect our business, revenues, and results of operations.
The cyclical nature of
the industries of many of MTI Instruments’ existing and target customers may result in fluctuations in our operating results.
Demand for our products and services
in our target markets is cyclical, and revenues from the sale of our products and services can vary significantly from one period
to the next as a result. We may sell a significant amount of our products to one or a few customers for various short term projects
in one period, and then have markedly decreased sales in following periods as these projects end or customers have the products
they require for the foreseeable future.
The electronics and military
industries in particular have experienced significant economic downturns at various times. These downturns are characterized by
diminished product demand, accelerated erosion of average selling prices, and production overcapacity. We may seek to reduce our
exposure to industry downturns by providing design and production services for leading companies in rapidly expanding industry
segments. We may, however, experience substantial period-to-period fluctuations in future operating results because of general
industry conditions or events occurring in the general economy.
International sales risks
could adversely affect our operating results. Furthermore, our operating results could be adversely affected by changes to U.S.
policy and fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies.
Sales outside of the United States
accounted for approximately 33.1% of our total revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, 25.9% of our total revenue
in 2020, and 35.3% of our total revenue in 2019. Our international business may be adversely affected by changing political and
economic conditions in foreign countries. Having a worldwide distribution network for our products exposes us to various economic,
political, and other risks that could adversely affect our operations and operating results, including the following:
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restrictions and controls relating to technology;
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burdens and costs of compliance with a variety of existing and new foreign regulatory requirements and laws,
including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and similar laws in other jurisdictions,
and unexpected changes in such regulatory requirements;
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and business practices favoring local companies, including tariffs imposed by other countries on U.S. goods;
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with respect to and any impact of tariffs and other trade barrier restrictions;
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payment cycles and greater difficulty in enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal
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These risks or any combination
of them could increase our costs, lengthen our sales cycle, and require significant management attention and could otherwise negatively
affect our business, operating results, financial condition, and results of operations.
In addition, we transact our
business in U.S. dollars and bill and collect our sales in U.S. dollars. It is possible that U.S. policy changes and uncertainty
about policy could increase market volatility and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Market volatility and currency exchange
rate fluctuations could impact our results of operations and financial condition related to transactions denominated in a foreign
currency. A weakening of the dollar could cause our overseas vendors to require renegotiation of either the prices or currency
we pay for their goods and services. Similarly, a strengthening of the dollar could cause our products to be more expensive for
our international customers, which could impact price and margins and/or cause the demand for our products, and thus our revenue,
to decline.
In the future, customers may
negotiate pricing and make payments in non-U.S. currencies. If our overseas vendors or customers require us to transact business
in non-U.S. currencies, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could affect our cost of goods, operating expenses, and
operating margins and could result in exchange losses. In addition, currency devaluation can result in a loss to us if we hold
deposits of that currency. Hedging foreign currencies can be difficult, especially if the currency is not freely traded. We cannot
predict the impact that future exchange rate fluctuations may have on our operating results.
MTI Instruments’ business
operations, financial performance, and liquidity are occasionally reliant on a single supplier or vendor or a limited group of
suppliers and vendors.
We depend on a limited number of suppliers
and vendors for products and services relating to our MTI Instruments business. Specifically, for the nine months ended September
30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, Spinnaker Contract Manufacturing, Inc. supplied 9% and 15%, respectively, of the
PC boards used by almost all MTI Instrument products, and SYNNEX Corporation supplied 2% and 26%, respectively, of the military
computers used by MTI Instruments. In the event it becomes necessary to seek alternative suppliers and vendors, we may be unable
to obtain satisfactory replacement supplies or services on economically attractive terms, on a timely basis, or at all, which
could increase costs or cause disruptions in the manufacturing of our products or delivery of our services.
Risks Related to our Company Generally
Our confidentiality agreements
with employees and others may not adequately prevent disclosure of our trade secrets and other proprietary information, which
could limit our ability to compete.
While we are currently in the
process of applying for patents with respect to SCI’s business, presently we rely on trade secrets to protect our proprietary
technology and processes. Despite such protection, however, it is possible that a third party may copy or otherwise obtain and
use our U.S. Patent and Trademark Office-registered or other proprietary information without our authorization, and trade secrets
can be difficult to protect. Policing unauthorized use of our intellectual property and trade secrets is difficult, particularly
in light of the global nature of the Internet and because the laws of other countries may afford us little or no effective protection
of our intellectual property. Potentially expensive litigation may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property
rights, to protect our trade secrets, to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others or to defend against
claims of infringement or invalidity. Additionally, we enter into confidentiality and intellectual property assignment agreements
with our employees, consultants, and other advisors. These agreements generally require that the other party keep confidential
and not disclose to third parties confidential information developed by the party under such agreements or made known to the party
by us during the course of the party’s relationship with us. Our employees, consultants, and other advisors, however, may
not honor these agreements and enforcing a claim that a party illegally obtained and is using our trade secrets is difficult,
expensive and time-consuming, and the outcome is unpredictable. Our failure to obtain and maintain trade secret protection could
adversely affect our competitive position.
We rely on highly-skilled
personnel and the continuing efforts of our executive officers and, if we are unable to retain, motivate, or hire qualified personnel,
our business may be severely disrupted. In addition, increased labor costs and the unavailability of skilled workers could hurt
our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our performance largely depends
on the talents, knowledge, skills, know-how and efforts of highly skilled individuals and in particular, the expertise held by
our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Toporek. His absence, were it to occur, would materially and adversely impact development
and implementation of our projects and businesses. Our future success depends on our continuing ability to identify, hire, develop,
motivate and retain highly skilled personnel for all areas of our organization. Our continued ability to compete effectively depends
on our ability to attract, among others, new technology developers and to retain and motivate our existing contractors. If one
or more of our executive officers or other key personnel are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may
not be able to replace them readily, if at all. In such case, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional
expenses to recruit and retain new officers or other key personnel. In addition, if any of our executives or key personnel joins
a competitor or forms a competing company, we may lose customers.
In addition, we compete with other businesses
in our industries and other similar employers to attract and retain qualified personnel with the technical skills and experience
required to successfully operate our businesses. The demand for skilled workers is high and the supply is limited, and a shortage
in the labor pool of skilled workers or other general inflationary pressures or changes in applicable laws and regulations could
make it more difficult for us to attract and retain personnel and could require us to enhance our wage and benefits packages,
which could increase our operating costs.
Brookstone XXIV’s
ownership of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock gives it a controlling interest in the Company.
As of December 10, 2021, Brookstone
XXIV owned approximately 28.7% of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock, and has designated two directors that
sit on our ten-member Board. Accordingly, Brookstone XXIV has the ability to exert a significant degree of influence or actual
control over our management and affairs and, as a practical matter, will control corporate actions requiring stockholder approval,
irrespective of how our other stockholders may vote, including the election of directors, amendments to our Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws, and the approval of mergers and other significant corporate transactions, including a sale of substantially all of
our assets, and Brookstone XXIV may vote its shares in a manner that is adverse to the interests of our minority stockholders.
This concentration of voting control could deprive holders of our Common Stock of an opportunity to receive a premium for their
shares of our Common Stock as part of a sale of the Company. Further, Brookstone XXIV’s control position might adversely
affect the market price of our securities to the extent investors perceive disadvantages in owning shares of a company with a
controlling stockholder.
Brookstone XXIV and its
director designees may acquire interests and positions that could present potential conflicts with our and our stockholders’
interests.
Brookstone XXIV and its director
designees may make investments in companies and may, from time to time, acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete
directly or indirectly with us. Brookstone XXIV and its director designees may also pursue, for their own accounts, acquisition
opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities might not be available
to us. As part of our sale of 3,750,000 shares of our Common Stock to Brookstone XXIV in October 2016 and as required by Brookstone
XXIV as a condition to purchasing the shares, our Board renounced, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company’s
expectancy with respect to being offered an opportunity to participate in any business opportunity that is discovered by or presented
to a director designee (a “Business Opportunity”), whether in such director designee’s capacity as a director
of the Company or otherwise. Accordingly, the interests of Brookstone XXIV and the designated directors with respect to a Business
Opportunity may supersede ours, and Brookstone XXIV or its affiliates or the Brookstone XXIV-designated directors may be involved
with businesses that compete with us and may pursue opportunities for the sole benefit of Brookstone XXIV and its affiliates without
our involvement, for which we have limited recourse. Such actions on the part of Brookstone XXIV or its director designees could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, Michael Toporek,
the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, serves as the Managing General Partner of Brookstone XXIV. As a result of the potential
conflicts inherent in his serving in both roles, it is possible that Mr. Toporek could make decisions that benefit Brookstone
XXIV at the expense of the Company.
Insiders continue to have
substantial control over the Company.
As of December 10, 2021, the
Company’s directors and executive officers held the current right to vote approximately 34.6% of the Company’s outstanding
voting stock. Of this total, 28.7% was owned or controlled by Brookstone XXIV, for which Michael Toporek, the Company’s
Chief Executive Officer, also serves as Managing General Partner. In addition, the Company’s directors and executive officers
have the right to acquire additional shares of our Common Stock by exercising their equity awards under our equity compensation
plans, which could increase their voting percentage significantly. As a result, Mr. Toporek acting alone, and/or many of the Company’s
officers and directors acting together, may have the ability to exert significant control over the Company’s decisions and
control the management and affairs of the Company, and also to determine the outcome of matters submitted to stockholders for
approval, including the election or removal of a director, and any merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all
of the Company’s assets. Accordingly, this concentration of ownership may harm the future market price of our securities
by:
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We are subject to complex environmental,
health, and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant liabilities for penalties, damages, or costs of remediation
or compliance.
We are subject to various federal, state,
local and foreign environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern matters such as: the
emission and discharge of hazardous materials into the ground, air, or water; the generation, use, storage, handling, treatment,
packaging, transportation, exposure to, and disposal of hazardous and biological materials, including recordkeeping, reporting,
and registration requirements; and the health and safety of our employees. We may incur significant additional costs beyond those
currently contemplated to comply with these regulatory requirements. Further, if we fail to comply with these requirements we
may be exposed to fines, penalties, and/or interruptions in our operations that could have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results, and financial condition. Certain environmental laws may impose strict, joint, and several liability for costs
required to clean up and restore sites where hazardous substances have been disposed or otherwise released into the environment,
even under circumstances where the hazardous substances were released by prior owners or operators or the activities conducted
and from which a release emanated complied with applicable law.
Further, existing regulations, particularly
in the environmental area, could be revised or reinterpreted, or new laws and regulations could be adopted or become applicable
to us or our facilities, and future changes in environmental laws and regulations could occur, including potential regulatory
and enforcement developments related to air emissions, any of which could result in significant additional costs. Any of the foregoing
could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Risks Related to the Recent Acquisition
of Soluna Computing
We may fail to realize all of the
anticipated benefits of our recent acquisition of Soluna Computing.
The success of the recent Soluna Computing
acquisition will depend, in part, on the Company’s and Soluna Computing’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits
and cost savings from combining the businesses of Soluna Computing and SCI. To realize these anticipated benefits and cost savings,
however, we must successfully combine the businesses of Soluna Computing and SCI. If we are unable to successfully combine the
businesses of Soluna Computing and SCI, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the transaction may not be realized fully
or at all or may take longer to realize than expected.
Until very recently, Soluna Computing
and SCI operated independently, and we have just begun to integrate the companies’ operations. It is possible that the integration
process could result in the loss of key employees and the disruption of the merged company’s ongoing business, which could
have a negative impact on our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the merger. Integration efforts between the two companies
may, to some extent, also divert management’s attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect
on each SHI and SCI during the current transition period.
Our operating results will suffer
if SHI and SCI do not effectively manage the increased scale of SCI’s operations and the optimization and expansion opportunities.
Following its acquisition of Soluna Computing,
SCI is larger and more diverse than it was prior to the acquisition transaction. Its future success will depend, in part, upon
its ability to manage its optimization and expansion opportunities, which may pose substantial challenges for SCI to integrate
new operations into its existing business in an efficient and timely manner, and upon its ability to successfully monitor its
operations, costs, and regulatory compliance, and to maintain other necessary internal controls. There is no assurance that SCI’s
optimization and expansion opportunities will be successful, or that it will realize its expected operating efficiencies, cost
savings, revenue enhancements, synergies, or other expected benefits of its acquisition of Soluna Computing.
General Risk Factors
We are heavily dependent on our
senior management, and a loss of a member of our senior management team could cause our stock price to suffer.
If we lose the services of Michael Toporek,
our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors, Jessica L. Thomas, our Chief Financial Officer, David C. Michaels,
our Chairman of the Board, and/or certain key employees, we may not be able to find appropriate replacements on a timely basis,
and our business could be adversely affected. We do not currently maintain key life insurance policies on these officers or key
employees. Our existing operations and continued future development depend to a significant extent upon the performance and active
participation of these individuals and certain key employees. We may not be successful in retaining the services of these individuals,
and if we were to lose any of these individuals, we may not be able to find appropriate replacements on a timely basis and our
financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We may incur losses and
liabilities in the course of business that could prove costly to defend or resolve.
Companies that operate in one
or more of the businesses that we operate face significant legal risks. There is a risk that we could become involved in litigation
wherein an adverse result could have a material adverse effect on our business and our financial condition. There is a risk of
litigation generally in conducting a commercial business, and we are, at times, involved in commercial disputes with third parties,
such as customers, distributors, and vendors. These risks often may be difficult to assess or quantify and their existence and
magnitude often remain unknown for substantial periods of time. We may incur significant legal expenses in defending against litigation.
We may become subject to
claims of infringement or misappropriation of the intellectual property rights of others, which could prohibit us from selling
our products, require us to obtain licenses from third parties or to develop non-infringing alternatives, and subject us to substantial
monetary damages and injunctive relief.
We may receive notices from third
parties that the manufacture, use, or sale of any products we develop infringes upon one or more claims of their patents. Moreover,
because patent applications can take many years to issue, there may be currently pending applications, unknown to us, that may
later result in issued patents that materially and adversely affect our business. Third parties could also assert infringement
or misappropriation claims against us with respect to our future product offerings, if any. We cannot be certain that we have
not infringed the intellectual property rights of any third parties. Any infringement or misappropriation claim could result in
significant costs, substantial damages, and our inability to manufacture, market, or sell any of our product offerings that are
found to infringe another person’s patent. Even if we were to prevail in any such action, the litigation could result in
substantial cost and diversion of resources that could materially and adversely affect our business. If a court determined, or
if we independently discovered, that our product offerings violated third-party proprietary rights, there can be no assurance
that we would be able to re-engineer our product offerings to avoid those rights or obtain a license under those rights on commercially
reasonable terms, if at all. As a result, we could be prohibited from selling products that are found to infringe upon the rights
of others. Even if obtaining a license were feasible, it may be costly and time-consuming. A court could also enter orders that
temporarily, preliminarily, or permanently enjoin us from making, using, selling, offering to sell, or importing our products
that are found to infringe on third parties’ intellectual property rights, or could enter orders mandating that we undertake
certain remedial actions. Further, a court could order us to pay compensatory damages for any such infringement, plus prejudgment
interest, and could in addition treble the compensatory damages and award attorneys’ fees. Any such payments could materially
and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
If we are unable to protect
our information systems against service interruption or failure, misappropriation of data or breaches of security, our operations
could be disrupted, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation may
be damaged.
Our business involves the collection,
storage and transmission of personal, financial or other information that is entrusted to us by our customers and employees. Our
information systems also contain the Company’s proprietary and other confidential information related to our business. Our
efforts to protect such information may be unsuccessful due to the actions of third parties, computer viruses, physical or electronic
break-ins, catastrophic events, employee error or malfeasance or other attempts to harm our systems. As the techniques used to
obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems, change frequently and often are not recognized until
launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or timely implement adequate preventative measures.
We could also experience a loss of critical data and delays or interruptions in our ability to manage inventories or process transactions.
Some of our commercial partners, such as those that help us maintain our website, may receive or store information provided by
us or our users through our website. If these third parties fail to adopt or adhere to adequate information security practices,
or fail to comply with our policies in this regard, or in the event of a breach of their networks, our customers’ or employees’
information may be improperly accessed, used or disclosed.
If our systems are harmed or
fail to function properly, we may need to expend significant financial resources to repair or replace systems or to otherwise
protect against security breaches or to address problems caused by breaches. If we experience a significant security breach or
fail to detect and appropriately respond to a significant security breach, we could be exposed to costly legal actions against
us in connection with such incidents, which could result in orders or judgments forcing us to pay damages or fines or to take
certain actions with respect to our information systems. Any incidents involving unauthorized access to or improper use of user
information, or incidents that are a violation of our online privacy policies, could harm our brand reputation and diminish our
competitive position. Any of these events could have a material and adverse effect on our business, reputation or financial results.
Our insurance policies carry coverage limits, which may not be adequate to reimburse us for losses caused by security breaches.
Our risk management process
may not identify all risks that we are subject to and will not eliminate all risk.
Our Enterprise Risk Management
(“ERM”) process seeks to identify and address significant risks. Our ERM process uses the most recent integrated risk
framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission to assess, manage, and monitor risks. We believe that risk-taking is an inherent aspect of the pursuit
of our growth and performance strategy. Our goals are to proactively manage risks in a structured approach in conjunction with
strategic planning, with the intent to preserve and enhance shareowner value, and to manage prudently, rather than wholly avoiding,
risks. We can mitigate risks and their impact on the Company, however, only to a limited extent, and no ERM process can identify
all risks that we may face. Therefore, there may be risks that we are currently unaware of, that may develop in the future or
that we currently consider immaterial. Further, our management of risks may prove inadequate. The emergence of risks of which
we were unaware or are unable to manage could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and
results of operations.
The Company’s officers
and directors are indemnified against certain conduct that may prove costly to defend.
Our Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws generally provide broad indemnification to our officers and directors against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement,
and expenses, including attorneys’ fees actually incurred in connection with most actions or proceedings to which they are
or are threatened to be made a party that relates to their service as an officer or director, except as limited as set forth therein.
We are also obligated to advance expenses as they are incurred by a director or officer in defending an action or proceeding prior
to final disposition upon receipt of an undertaking by the applicable person to repay such advanced amount if the advancement
is ultimately found to not be permitted by law or otherwise.
In addition, the Nevada Revised
Statutes (the “NRS”) provides that no director or officer is individually liable for damages as a result of an act
or failure to act in his or her capacity as a director or officer except if (i) the presumption that such director or officer
acted in good faith, on an informed basis and with a view to the interests of the Company is rebutted, and (ii) it is proven that
such director’s or officer’s act or failure to act constituted a breach of his or her fiduciary duties as a director
or officer, and such breach involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law.. Consequently, subject to the
applicable provisions of the NRS and to certain limited exceptions in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, the Company’s
officers and directors will not be liable to the Company or to its stockholders for monetary damages resulting from their conduct
as an officer or director. As a result, we may have to spend significant resources indemnifying our officers and directors or
paying for damages caused by their conduct.
CAUTIONARY
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus and the documents
incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, and the documents that we reference
herein and therein and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors,”
contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21(E) of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the
Securities Act. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation: statements regarding proposed new products or services;
statements concerning litigation or other matters; statements concerning projections, predictions, expectations, estimates, or
forecasts for our business, financial and operating results and future economic performance; statements of management’s
goals and objectives; statements concerning our competitive environment, availability of resources and regulation; trends affecting
our financial condition, results of operations or future prospects; our financing plans or growth strategies; and other similar
expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words such as “may”, “will”, “should”,
“could”, “would”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, “expects”,
“anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes” and “estimates,”
and variations of such terms or similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking
statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications
of the times at, or by which, that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information
available at the time they are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events
and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from what is expressed
in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. The section in this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” and the
sections in our periodic reports, including the sections entitled “Business” in our recent Annual Report on Form 10-K
and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports filed with the SEC, as well as other sections in this prospectus and the
documents or reports incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents
that we reference herein and therein and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, discuss some of the factors that
could contribute to these differences.
Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date they are made. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. 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 do update one or more
forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking
statements. Investors should review our subsequent reports filed with the SEC described in the sections entitled “Where
You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” of this prospectus and
incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement and the documents that we reference
herein and therein and have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, all of which are accessible on the SEC’s website
at www.sec.gov.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
Except as otherwise provided
in the applicable prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this prospectus
for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The intended application of the
proceeds from the sale of any particular offering of securities using this prospectus will be described in the accompanying prospectus
supplement relating to such offering. The precise amount and timing of the application of these proceeds will depend on our funding
requirements and the availability and costs of other funds.
We will not receive any proceeds
from the sale by the selling stockholders of our Common Stock. While
we will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the Shares by the Selling Stockholders described in this prospectus supplement,
we will receive $12.50 per share upon the cash exercise of each Class A Warrant, $15.00 per share upon the cash exercise of each
Class B Warrant and $18.00 per share upon the cash exercise of each Class C Warrant. We may be required to pay certain offering
fees and expenses in connection with the registration of the selling stockholders’ securities and to indemnify the selling
stockholders against certain liabilities.
THE
SECURITIES THAT WE MAY OFFER
The descriptions of
our securities contained in this prospectus, together with the applicable prospectus supplements, summarize all of the material
terms and provisions of the various types of securities that we may offer. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement
relating to any securities the particular terms of such securities offered by that prospectus supplement. If we indicate in the
applicable prospectus supplement, the terms of such securities may differ from the terms that we have summarized below. We will
also include in the prospectus supplement information, where applicable, about material United States federal income tax considerations
relating to such securities, and the securities exchange, if any, on which such securities will be listed.
We may sell from time
to time, in one or more offerings, either individually or in any combination:
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that we offer will be determined at the time of sale. We may issue securities that are exercisable, exchangeable for or convertible
into Common Stock. When particular securities are offered, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed with the SEC, which will
describe the terms of the offering and sale of the offered securities.
DESCRIPTION
OF CAPITAL STOCK
The following description of our capital
stock and certain provisions of our articles of incorporation, as amended (“Articles of Incorporation”), and our bylaws
(“Bylaws”) are summaries and are qualified by reference to our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Such summaries
do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to Nevada law, including the NRS, as well as copies
of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, which have been filed as exhibits to prior reports filed by us with the SEC and are
incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. See “Where You
Can Find More Information.”
General
Our Articles of Incorporation authorizes
us to issue up to 85,000,000 shares of stock, consisting of 75,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and
10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 840,000 shares were classified as shares of Series
A Preferred Stock as of December 10, 2021. See “Description of the Series A Preferred Stock” beginning on page 30.
As of December 10, 2021, we had 14,100,609 shares of Common Stock issued and 13,085,116 shares of Common Stock outstanding and
806,585 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
Under our Articles of Incorporation, the
Board, without stockholder approval, is authorized to provide for the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock in one or more classes
or series, to establish the number of shares in each class or series and to fix the terms thereof.
Common Stock
The following is a summary of some general
terms and provisions of our Common Stock. Because it is a summary, it does not contain all of the information that may be important
to you. If you want more information, you should read our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, copies of which have been filed
with the SEC. See “Where You Can Find More Information.” This summary is also subject to and qualified by reference
to the description of the particular terms of Common Stock described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Except as otherwise described in the applicable
prospectus supplement, and subject to the preferential rights of any other class or series of shares of capital stock then outstanding
or which may be issued holders of our Common Stock are entitled to the following:
Voting Rights.
The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share held and have the right and power to vote on all matters on
which a vote of shareholders is taken. Shareholders do not have cumulative voting rights in the election of directors. The election
of directors of the Company is decided by plurality vote and all other questions are decided by majority vote of shareholders
present in person or by proxy, except as otherwise required by the NRS or our Articles of Incorporation. Our Articles of Incorporation
provide that notwithstanding any other provision of our Articles of Incorporation or the bylaws (and notwithstanding the fact
that some lesser percentage may be specified by law, the Articles of Incorporation or the bylaws), any director or the entire
Board may be removed at any time, but only for cause or after the affirmative vote of 75% or more of the outstanding shares of
capital stock entitled to vote for the election of directors at a meeting called for that purpose or after the affirmative vote
of 75% of the entire Board.
The Board is divided into three classes,
with each class consisting, as nearly as may be possible, of one-third of the total number of directors, with the terms of the
classes scheduled to expire in successive years. At each annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company, the shareholders elect
the members of a single class of directors for three-year terms.
Dividends.
The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as, and if declared by the Board, out of funds legally
available therefor.
Liquidation.
Upon liquidation, dissolution, or the winding up of the Company, holder of Common Stock are entitled to receive any remaining
assets of the Company in proportion to the respective number of shares held after payment of and reservation for Company liabilities.
Preemptive Rights.
The holders of shares of our Common Stock do not have any preemptive right to subscribe for or purchase any shares of any class
of stock of the Company.
Redemption Rights.
The outstanding shares of Common Stock are not subject to redemption by the Company. To the extent that the Company issues additional
shares of Common Stock, the relative interest in the Company of existing shareholders will likely be diluted.
Nonassessability.
All outstanding shares of our Common Stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Preferred Stock
The following is a summary of the general
terms and provisions of the Preferred Stock that we may offer by this prospectus. We may issue Preferred Stock in one or more
classes or series; each class or series of Preferred Stock will have its own rights and preferences. We will describe in a prospectus
supplement (1) the specific terms of the class or series of any Preferred Stock offered through that prospectus supplement and
(2) any general terms outlined in this section that will not apply to such Preferred Stock. Because this is a summary, it does
not contain all of the information that may be important to you. If you want more information, you should read our Articles of
Incorporation, including any applicable Certificates of Designations, and Bylaws, copies of which have been filed with the SEC.
See “Where You Can Find More Information.” This summary is also subject to and qualified by reference to the description
of the particular terms of our securities described in the applicable prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement may add
to, update or change the terms of such securities from those described below.
General. Our
Articles of Incorporation authorize the Board, without obtaining stockholder approval, to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred
Stock, par value $0.001 per share, from time to time, in one or more series, and to fix the number of shares and determine for
each such series such voting powers, designations, preferences, and relative participating, optional, or other rights and such
qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof. The Board is also expressly authorized to increase or decrease (but not
below the number of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series subsequent to the issuance of shares of that
series. If the number of shares of any series is decreased, the shares no longer designated as shares of such series will resume
the status of “blank check” preferred stock and may be designated, again, as a new series of Preferred Stock by the
Board.
As of December 10, 2021, 840,000 shares
of our Preferred Stock were classified as shares of Series A Preferred Stock and we had 806,585 shares of our Series A Preferred
Stock issued and outstanding. Unless the applicable prospectus supplement indicates otherwise, we will have the right to “reopen”
a previous issue of a series of Preferred Stock by issuing additional Preferred Stock of such series.
The Preferred Stock will have the distribution,
liquidation, redemption, voting and conversion rights described in this section unless we state otherwise in the applicable prospectus
supplement. The liquidation preference is not indicative of the price at which the Preferred Stock will actually trade on or after
the date of issuance. You should read the prospectus supplement relating to the particular class or series of the Preferred Stock
for specific terms, including:
| ● | the distinctive designation
of the applicable class or series of Preferred Stock and the number of shares that will
constitute the class or series; |
| ● | the initial offering price
of such Preferred Stock; |
| ● | relative ranking and preference
of such Preferred Stock as to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of our affairs; |
| ● | the distribution rate or
rates (or method of calculation) on that class or series, the distribution periods, the
date(s) on which distributions will be payable and whether the distributions will be
cumulative, noncumulative or partially cumulative, and, if cumulative, the dates from
which the distributions will start to cumulate; |
| ● | any redemption or sinking
fund provisions of that class or series; |
| ● | any conversion or exchange
provisions; |
| ● | any other specific terms,
preferences, rights, limitations or restrictions of such Preferred Stock; |
| ● | any limitations on issuance
of any class or series of Preferred Stock ranking senior to or on a parity with such
Preferred Stock as to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of our affairs; |
| ● | any procedures for any auction
and remarketing; and |
| ● | any listing of such Preferred
Stock on any securities exchange |
Holders of our Preferred Stock have no
preemptive rights to subscribe for any of our securities.
We will describe in the applicable prospectus
supplement any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the Preferred Stock offered by such prospectus supplement.
The issuance of shares of Preferred Stock,
the issuance of rights to purchase Preferred Stock or the possibility of the issuance of Preferred Stock or such rights could
have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control. In addition, the rights of holders of Common Stock will be
subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of holders of any Preferred Stock that we have issued or may issue in
the future.
Rank. Unless
our Board of Directors otherwise determines and we so specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, we expect that the shares
of Preferred Stock will, with respect to distribution rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs,
rank senior to all our Common Stock.
Distributions.
Holders of Preferred Stock of each class or series will be entitled to receive cash and/or share distributions at the rates and
on the dates shown in the applicable prospectus supplement. We will pay each distribution to holders of record as they appear
on our stock transfer books on the record dates fixed by our Board of Directors.
We will not authorize or pay any distributions
on a class or series of Preferred Stock or set aside funds for the payment of distributions if restricted or prohibited by law,
or if the terms of any of our agreements, including agreements relating to our indebtedness or our other classes or series of
Preferred Stock, prohibit that authorization, payment or setting aside of funds or provide that the authorization, payment or
setting aside of funds is a breach of or a default under that agreement. We are now, and may in the future become, a party to
agreements which restrict or prevent the payment of distributions on, or the purchase or redemption of, our shares of capital
stock, including Preferred Stock. These restrictions may be indirect, such as covenants which require us to maintain specified
levels of net worth or assets.
Distributions on any class or series of
Preferred Stock may be cumulative, noncumulative or partially cumulative, as specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Cumulative distributions will be cumulative from and after the date shown in the applicable prospectus supplement. If our Board
of Directors fails to authorize a distribution that is noncumulative, the holders of the applicable class or series will have
no right to receive, and we will have no obligation to pay, a distribution in respect of the applicable distribution period, whether
or not distributions on that class or series are declared payable in the future.
We refer to our shares of Common shares
or other stock, now or hereafter issued, that rank junior to an applicable class or series of Preferred Stock with respect to
distribution rights as junior stock. To the extent that the applicable class or series is entitled to a cumulative distribution,
we may not declare or pay any distributions, or set aside any funds for the payment of distributions, on junior stock, or redeem
or otherwise acquire junior stock, unless we also have declared and either paid or set aside for payment the full cumulative distributions
on such class or series of Preferred Stock and on all our other class or series of Preferred Stock ranking senior to or on a parity
with such class or series of Preferred Stock for all past distribution periods. The preceding sentence does not prohibit:
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junior shares or options, warrants or rights to subscribe for or purchase junior stock; |
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for junior stock; |
| ● | pro rata offers to purchase
or a concurrent redemption of all, or a pro rata portion of, the outstanding Preferred
Stock of such class or series and any other class or series of shares ranking on a parity
with such class or series of Preferred Stock with respect to distribution rights and
rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up; or |
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or other acquisition of shares under incentive, benefit or share purchase plans for Directors,
officers or employees, or others performing or providing similar services, or our redemption
or other acquisition of rights issued under any shareholder rights plan we may adopt. |
To the extent an applicable class
or series is noncumulative, we need only declare, and pay or set aside for payment, the distribution for the then current distribution
period, before making distributions on or acquiring junior shares.
Unless full cumulative distributions on
a class or series of Preferred Stock have been or are contemporaneously declared and either paid or set aside for payment for
all past distribution periods, no distributions (other than in junior shares) may be declared or paid or set aside for payment
on any other class or series of Preferred Stock ranking on a parity with such class or series with respect to distribution rights.
When distributions are not paid in full upon a class or series of Preferred Stock and any other class or series ranking on a parity
with such class or series with respect to distribution rights, all distributions declared upon such class or series and any class
or series ranking on a parity with such class or series with respect to distribution rights shall be allocated pro rata so that
the amount of distributions declared per share on such class or series and such other shares shall in all cases bear to each other
the same ratio that the accrued distributions per share on such class or series and such other shares bear to each other.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
prospectus supplement, we will credit any distribution payment made on an applicable class or series, including any capital gain
distribution, first against the earliest accrued but unpaid distribution due with respect to the class or series.
Redemption.
We may have the right or may be required to redeem one or more classes or series of Preferred Stock, as a whole or in part, in
each case upon the terms, if any, and at the times and at the redemption prices shown in the applicable prospectus supplement.
If a class or series of Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory redemption, we will specify in the applicable prospectus supplement
the number of shares we are required to redeem, when those redemptions start, the redemption price and any other terms and conditions
affecting the redemption. The redemption price will include all accrued and unpaid distributions, except in the case of noncumulative
Preferred Stock. The redemption price may be payable in cash or other property, as specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.
If the redemption price for Preferred Stock of any class or series is payable only from the net proceeds of our issuance of shares
of capital stock, the terms of the Preferred Stock may provide that, if no shares of capital stock shall have been issued or to
the extent the net proceeds from any issuance are insufficient to pay in full the aggregate redemption price then due, the Preferred
Stock will automatically and mandatorily be converted into shares of Common Stock pursuant to conversion provisions specified
in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Liquidation Preference.
The applicable prospectus supplement will specify the liquidation preference of the applicable class or series. Upon our voluntary
or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, before any distribution may be made to the holders of our
common shares or any other shares of capital stock ranking junior in the distribution of assets upon any liquidation, dissolution
or winding up of our affairs, to the applicable class or series, the holders of that class or series will be entitled to receive,
out of our assets legally available for distribution to shareholders, liquidating distributions in the amount of the liquidation
preference, plus an amount equal to all distributions accrued and unpaid. In the case of a noncumulative applicable class or series,
accrued and unpaid distributions include only the then current distribution period. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
prospectus supplement, if liquidating distributions have been made in full to all holders of Preferred Stock, our remaining assets
will be distributed among the holders of any other shares of capital stock ranking junior to the Preferred Stock upon liquidation,
according to their rights and preferences and in each case according to their number of shares.
If, upon any voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, our available assets are insufficient to pay the amount of the liquidating
distributions on all outstanding shares of that class or series and the corresponding amounts payable on all equally ranking shares
of capital stock upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs, then the holders of that class or series and
all other equally ranking shares of capital stock shall share ratably in the distribution in proportion to the full liquidating
distributions to which they would otherwise be entitled.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
prospectus supplement, after payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, the holders
of a class or series of Preferred Stock will have no right or claim to any of our remaining assets. Neither the sale, lease, transfer
or conveyance of all or substantially all of our property or business, nor the merger or consolidation of us into or with any
other entity or the merger or consolidation of any other entity into or with us or a statutory share exchange by us, shall be
deemed to constitute the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of our affairs. In determining whether a distribution (other than
upon voluntary or involuntary dissolution), by dividend, redemption or other acquisition of shares or otherwise, is permitted
under Nevada law, amounts that would be needed, if we were to be dissolved at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential
rights upon dissolution of the holders of a class or series of Preferred Stock will not be added to our total liabilities.
Voting Rights.
Holders of our Preferred Stock will not have any voting rights, except as set forth below or otherwise from time to time specified
in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Unless otherwise provided for in an applicable
class or series, so long as any Preferred Stock are outstanding, we may not, without the affirmative vote or consent of a majority
of the shares of each affected class or series of Preferred Stock outstanding at that time:
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the authorized or issued amount of any class or series of shares of capital stock ranking
senior to that class or series of Preferred Stock with respect to distribution and liquidation
rights; |
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shares of capital stock into a class or series of shares of capital stock ranking senior
to that class or series of Preferred Stock with respect to distribution and liquidation
rights; |
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any security or obligation convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any shares
of capital stock ranking senior to that class or series of Preferred Stock with respect
to distribution and liquidation rights; and |
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provisions of our Articles of Incorporation or any Certificate of Designations relating
to that class or series of Preferred Stock, whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise,
in a manner that materially and adversely affects the class or series of Preferred Stock. |
The authorization, creation or
increase of the authorized or issued amount of any class or series of shares of capital stock ranking on parity or junior to a
class or series of Preferred Stock with respect to distribution and liquidation rights will not be deemed to materially and adversely
affect that class or series. Further, with respect to any merger, consolidation or similar event, so long as a class or series
of Preferred Stock remains outstanding with the terms thereof materially unchanged or the holders of shares of that class or series
receive shares of the successor with substantially identical rights, taking into account that, upon the occurrence of such event,
we may not be the surviving entity, the occurrence of such event will not be deemed to materially and adversely affect that class
or series.
The foregoing voting provisions will not
apply if all of the outstanding shares of the class or series of Preferred Stock with the right to vote have been redeemed or
called for redemption and sufficient funds have been deposited in trust for the redemption either at or prior to the act triggering
these voting rights.
Conversion and
Exchange Rights. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms and conditions, if any, upon which you
may, or we may require you to, convert or exchange Preferred Stock of any class or series into shares of Common Stock or any other
class or series of shares of capital stock or debt securities or other property. The terms will include the number of shares of
Common Stock or other securities or property into which the Preferred Stock are convertible or exchangeable, the conversion or
exchange price (or the manner of determining it), the conversion or exchange period, provisions as to whether conversion or exchange
will be at the option of the holders of the class or series or at our option, the events requiring an adjustment of the conversion
or exchange price and provisions affecting conversion or exchange upon the redemption of shares of the class or series.
Series A Preferred Stock
The following is a
summary of some general terms and provisions of our Series A Preferred Stock. Because it is a summary, it does not contain all
of the information that may be important to you. If you want more information, you should read our Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws, copies of which have been filed with the SEC. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”
Voting Rights.
Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock do not have any voting rights, except as described below or as otherwise required by law.
In any matter in which the Series A Preferred Stock may vote (as expressly provided herein or as may be required by law), each
share of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to one vote per $25.00 of liquidation preference; provided that if the Series
A Preferred Stock and any other stock ranking on parity to the Series A Preferred Stock as to dividend rights and rights as to
the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up are entitled to vote together as a
single class on any matter, the holders of each will vote in proportion to their respective liquidation preferences.
Dividends.
Subject to the preferential rights, if any, of the holders of any class or series of capital stock of the Company ranking senior
to the Series A Preferred Stock as to dividends, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee of the Board), only out of funds legally available for
the payment of dividends, cumulative cash dividends at the annual rate of 9.0% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per
year (equivalent to $2.25 per year).
Liquidation.
In the event of the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company, holders of
shares of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company legally available for distribution
to its stockholders (i.e., after satisfaction of all the Company’s liabilities to creditors, if any) and, subject
to the rights of holders of any shares of each other class or series of capital stock ranking, as to rights to the distribution
of assets upon the Company’s voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, senior to the Series A Preferred
Stock, a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus an amount equal to any accumulated and unpaid dividends to the date
of payment (whether or not declared), before any distribution or payment may be made to holders of shares of the Common Stock
or any other class or series of the Company’s capital stock ranking, as to rights to the distribution of assets upon any
voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, junior to the Series A Preferred Stock (the “liquidation
preference”).
If, upon such voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company’s affairs, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution
to the Company’s stockholders are insufficient to pay the full amount of the liquidation preference on all outstanding shares
of Series A Preferred Stock and the corresponding amounts payable on all shares of each other class or series of capital stock
of the Company ranking, as to rights to the distribution of assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution
or winding up, on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock, then the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and each such other
class or series of capital stock of the Company ranking, as to rights to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s voluntary
or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock will share ratably in any distribution
of assets in proportion to the full liquidation preference to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled.
Preemptive Rights.
No holders of Series A Preferred Stock will, as holders of Series A Preferred Stock, have any preemptive rights to purchase or
subscribe for the Common Stock or any other security.
Redemption Rights.
The Company is not required to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock at any time. Accordingly, the Series A Preferred Stock will
remain outstanding indefinitely, unless the Company decides, at its option, to exercise its redemption right or, under circumstances
as described in “Conversion Rights,” where the holders of Series A Preferred Stock have a conversion right, such holders
convert the Series A Preferred Stock into the Common Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock is not subject to any sinking fund.
Conversion Rights.
The shares of Series A Preferred Stock are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other property or securities of the Company
or any other entity, except upon the occurrence of a delisting event or change of control.
Nonassessability.
All outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock are fully paid and nonassessable.
Listing
Our shares of Common Stock and Series
A Preferred Stock are listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “SLNH” and “SLNHP”, respectively.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our
Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (“Transfer Agent”).
The Transfer Agent’s address is 6201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219.
Outstanding
Stock Options and Warrants
As of December 10, 2021, there were options
to acquire a total of 992,300 shares of Common Stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $5.44, of which 355,800 shares of
our Common Stock are currently issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options at a weighted-average exercise price of $4.37
per share; and outstanding warrants to purchase up to
an aggregate of 2,385,141 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average exercise price of $13.37 (including the shares underlying
the warrants).
Certain Provisions of Our Articles
of Incorporation Bylaws
Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
contain provisions and terms that may delay, defer, or prevent a tender offer or change in control of the Company that a shareholder
might consider to be in his, her, or its best interests, including attempts that might result in a premium being paid over the
market price for our shares of Common Stock. The Company expects that such provisions and terms will operate to discourage extraordinary
corporate transactions with respect to the Company, such as takeover bids, and will instead encourage any potential acquiror of
the Company to first correspond with the Board. These provisions and terms include:
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Special meetings of shareholders may only be called by the Chief Executive
Officer, President, or Secretary of the Company or otherwise by resolution of the Board; shareholders have no right to call
special meetings thereof. |
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The Company maintains a classified Board that is divided into three classes
serving for respective three-year terms. As a result, it would take at least two successive annual meetings of shareholders
to replace a majority of our Board. |
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Vacancies on the Board may be filled only by majority vote of remaining directors
then in office, even if less than a quorum, with the individual elected to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. |
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Except in instances of removal for cause, a director of the Company may be
removed from service as a director only after the affirmative vote of 75% or more of outstanding shares of stock or 75% of
the entire Board. |
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Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue up to 75,000,000 shares
of Common Stock. Under Nevada law, our Board is permitted, in its discretion, at any time, and from time to time, without
any action by the shareholders of the Company, to issue shares of our Common Stock (except to the extent such issuance would
be violative of fiduciary duties, so dilutive to existing holders that it would be the equivalent of a sale of the Company,
or otherwise prohibited by select provisions of the NRS). The issuance of shares of authorized but unissued stock could, under
certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect, for example, by diluting the stock ownership of a person seeking to effect
a change in the composition of our Board or contemplating a tender offer or other transaction for the acquisition of the Company. |
Nevada Anti-Takeover
Statutes
We are subject to Sections 78.411 –
78.444 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, relating to combinations with interested stockholders. These provisions prohibit an “interested
stockholder” from entering into a “combination” with the Company unless certain conditions are met. An “interested
stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, beneficially owns (or within the prior two years,
did beneficially own) 10% or more of the Company’s capital stock entitled to vote.
Section 78.416 of the Nevada Revised
Statutes defines “combination” to include the following:
| ● | any merger or consolidation
involving the Company (or its subsidiary) and (i) the interested stockholder or (ii)
any other entity which is, or after and as a result of the merger or consolidation would
be, an affiliate or associate of the interested stockholder; |
| ● | any sale, transfer, pledge
or other disposition of the assets of the Company (or its subsidiary) involving the interested
stockholder or its affiliate or associate where the assets transferred (i) have an aggregate
market value equal to more than 5% of the aggregate market value of all of the Company’s
assets, on a consolidated basis; (ii) have an aggregate market value equal to more than
5% of the aggregate market value of all outstanding voting shares of the Company; or
(iii) represent more than 10% of the earning power or net income of the Company, on a
consolidated basis; |
| ● | subject to certain exceptions,
any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the Company of any stock
of the Corporation with a market value of 5% or more of the value of the outstanding
shares of the Company; |
| ● | the adoption of any plan
or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company under any agreement, arrangement
or understanding with the interested stockholder, or its affiliate or associate; |
| ● | any transaction involving
the Company that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of
any class or series of the Company beneficially owned by the interested stockholder,
or its affiliate or associate; or |
| ● | the receipt by the interested
stockholder, or its affiliate or associate of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees,
pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the Company. |
In addition, Sections 78.378 through 78.3793
of the Nevada Revised Statutes limit the voting rights of certain acquired shares in a Nevada corporation (an “issuing corporation”)
that (i) has 200 or more stockholders, at least 100 of which are Nevada residents and (ii) conducts business in Nevada. Specifically,
if the acquisition results in ownership of: (i) 20% or more but less than 33%; (ii) 33% percent or more but less than 50%; or
(iii) 50% or more, as applicable, of the issuing corporation’s then outstanding voting power with respect to the election
of directors, then the securities acquired in such acquisition are denied voting rights unless the acquisition is approved by
(i) the holders of a majority of the issuing corporation’s voting power; and (ii) the holders of a majority of each class
or series of stock if the acquisition would adversely affect or change any preference of any relative or other right given to
any such class or series. Unless an issuing corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws then in effect provide otherwise:
(i) not less than all of the voting securities of the issuing corporation acquired by the acquiring person may be redeemable by
an issuing corporation at the average price paid for the securities within 30 days if (x) the acquiring person has not given a
timely offeror’s statement to the issuing corporation in accordance with Section 78.3789 of the Nevada Revised Statutes
or (y) the issuing corporation’s stockholders vote not to grant voting rights to the acquiring person’s securities,
and (ii) if the issuing corporation’s stockholders vote to accord voting rights to the securities acquired by acquiring
person, then any stockholder of the issuing corporation who voted against granting voting rights to the acquiring person may demand
the purchase from an issuing corporation, for fair value, all or any portion of his securities.
We expect the existence of these provisions
to have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions that our Board does not approve in advance and could result in making
it more difficult to accomplish transactions that our shareholders may see as beneficial such as (i) discouraging business combinations
that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares of our Common Stock; (ii) discouraging hostile takeovers which
could inhibit temporary fluctuations in the market price of our Common Stock that often result from actual or rumored hostile
takeover attempts; and (iii) preventing changes in our management.
Disclosure of Commission Position on
Indemnification for Securities Act Liabilities
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities
arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in
the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
DESCRIPTION
OF WARRANTS
The following description, together with
the additional information that we may include in any applicable prospectus supplements, summarizes the material terms and provisions
of the warrants that we may offer under this prospectus and the related warrant agreements and warrant certificates. While the
terms summarized below will apply generally to any warrants that we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any series
of warrants in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. If we indicate in the prospectus supplement, the terms of
any warrants offered under that prospectus supplement may differ from the terms described below. If there are differences between
that prospectus supplement and this prospectus, the prospectus supplement will control. Thus, the statements we make in this section
may not apply to a particular series of warrants. Specific warrant agreements will contain additional important terms and provisions
and will be incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement which includes this prospectus.
General
We may issue warrants for purchase of
Common Stock or Preferred Stock in one or more series. We may issue warrants independently or together with Common Stock or Preferred
Stock, and the warrants may be attached to or separate from the Common Stock or Preferred Stock.
We will evidence each series of warrants
by warrant certificates that we may issue under a separate agreement. We may enter into the warrant agreement with a warrant agent.
Each warrant agent may be a bank that we select which has its principal office in the United States and a combined capital and
surplus of at least $125,000,000. We may also choose to act as our own warrant agent. We will indicate the name and address of
any such warrant agent in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of warrants.
We will describe in the applicable prospectus
supplement the terms of the series of warrants, including:
| ● | the offering price and aggregate
number of warrants offered; |
| ● | the currency for which the
warrants may be purchased; |
| ● | if applicable, the designation
and terms of the securities with which the warrants are issued and the number of warrants
issued with each such security or each principal amount of such security; |
| ● | if applicable, the date on
and after which the warrants and the related securities will be separately transferable; |
| ● | the number of shares of Common
Stock or Preferred Stock purchasable upon the exercise of one warrant and the price at
which such shares may be purchased upon such exercise; |
| ● | the warrant agreement under
which the warrants will be issued; |
| ● | the effect of any merger,
consolidation, sale or other disposition of our business on the warrant agreement and
the warrants; |
| ● | anti-dilution provisions
of the warrants, if any; |
| ● | the terms of any rights to
redeem or call the warrants; |
| ● | any provisions for changes
to or adjustments in the exercise price or number of securities issuable upon exercising
the warrants; |
| ● | the manner in which the warrant
agreement and warrants may be modified; |
| ● | the identities of the warrant
agent and any calculation or other agent for the warrants; |
| ● | federal income taxes of holding
or exercising the warrants; |
| ● | the terms of the securities
issuable upon exercise of the warrants; |
| ● | any securities exchange or
quotation system on which the warrants or any securities deliverable upon exercise of
the warrants may be listed; and |
| ● | any other specific terms,
preferences, rights or limitations of or restrictions on the warrants. |
Before exercising their warrants, holders
of warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of Common Stock or Preferred Stock purchasable upon such exercise, including
the right to receive dividends, if any, or, payments upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up or to exercise voting rights,
if any.
Exercise of Warrants
Each warrant will entitle the holder to
purchase the securities that we specify in the applicable prospectus supplement at the exercise price that we describe in the
applicable prospectus supplement. Unless we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the warrants
may exercise the warrants at any time up to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the expiration date that we set forth in the applicable
prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.
Holders of the warrants may exercise the
warrants by delivering the warrant certificate representing the warrants to be exercised together with the specified information,
and paying the required amount to the warrant agent in immediately available funds, as provided in the applicable prospectus supplement.
We will set forth on the reverse side of the warrant certificate, and in the applicable prospectus supplement, the information
that the holder of the warrant will be required to deliver to the warrant agent.
Until the warrant is properly exercised,
no holder of any warrant will be entitled to any rights of a holder of the securities purchasable upon exercise of the warrant.
Upon receipt of the required payment and
the warrant certificate properly completed and duly executed at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office
indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will issue and deliver the securities purchasable upon such exercise. If
fewer than all of the warrants represented by the warrant certificate are exercised, then we will issue a new warrant certificate
for the remaining amount of warrants. If we so indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the warrants may surrender
securities as all or part of the exercise price for warrants.
Enforceability of Rights By Holders
of Warrants
Any warrant agent will act solely as our
agent under the applicable warrant agreement and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust with any holder
of any warrant. A single bank or trust company may act as warrant agent for more than one issue of warrants. A warrant agent will
have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by us under the applicable warrant agreement or warrant, including any duty
or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make any demand upon us. Any holder of a warrant may,
without the consent of the related warrant agent or the holder of any other warrant, enforce by appropriate legal action its right
to exercise, and receive the securities purchasable upon exercise of, its warrants in accordance with their terms.
Calculation Agent
Calculations relating to warrants may
be made by a calculation agent, an institution that we appoint as our agent for this purpose. The prospectus supplement for a
particular warrant will name the institution that we have appointed to act as the calculation agent for that warrant as of the
original issue date for that warrant. We may appoint a different institution to serve as calculation agent from time to time after
the original issue date without the consent or notification of the holders.
The calculation agent’s determination
of any amount of money payable or securities deliverable with respect to a warrant will be final and binding in the absence of
manifest error.
Governing Law
Unless we provide otherwise in the applicable
prospectus supplement, the warrants and warrant agreements, and any claim, controversy or dispute arising under or related to
the warrants or warrant agreements, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEBT SECURITIES
References in this “Description
of Debt Securities” section to “we,” “us” “our” or “SHI” mean Soluna Holdings,
Inc. and not any of its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires. The following is a summary of some general
terms of the debt securities that we may offer by this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement. Because it is a summary,
it does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. If you want more information, you should read the forms
of indentures or note purchase agreements which we will file in connection with a particular offering and will be incorporated
by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. If we issue debt securities, we will file any
additional final indentures, and any supplemental indentures or officer’s certificates or note purchase agreements related
to the particular series of debt securities issued, with the SEC, and you should read those documents for further information
about the terms and provisions of such debt securities. See “Where You Can Find More Information.” This summary is
also subject to and qualified by reference to the descriptions of the particular terms of our debt securities to be described
in the applicable prospectus supplement. The applicable prospectus supplement may add to, update or change the terms of such debt
securities from those described below.
The debt securities sold under this prospectus
will be direct obligations of SHI and, unless otherwise stated in a prospectus supplement, will not be obligations of any of our
subsidiaries. Such debt obligations may be secured or unsecured and may be senior or subordinated indebtedness. Our debt securities
will be issued under one or more indentures between us and a trustee or a note purchase agreement. Any indenture will be subject
to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”). The statements made in
this prospectus relating to any future indentures, note purchase agreements and the debt securities to be issued under the indentures
or note purchase agreements are summaries of certain anticipated provisions of the indentures or note purchase agreements and
are not complete.
General
We may issue debt securities that rank
“senior,” “senior subordinated” or “junior subordinated,” and which may be convertible into
another security. The debt securities that we refer to as “senior” will be direct obligations of SHI and will rank
equally and ratably in right of payment with our other indebtedness that is not subordinated, without giving effect to collateral
arrangements. We may issue debt securities that will be subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of our senior
debt, as defined in the applicable prospectus supplement, and may rank equally and ratably with our other senior subordinated
indebtedness, if any, without giving effect to collateral arrangements. We refer to these as “senior subordinated”
securities. We may also issue debt securities that may be subordinated in right of payment to the senior subordinated securities.
These would be “junior subordinated” securities. We will file as an amendment to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part or in connection with a particular offering and will be incorporated by reference into the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part three separate forms of indenture, one for the senior securities, one for the senior
subordinated securities and one for the junior subordinated securities, and a form of note purchase agreement.
We may issue debt securities without limit
as to aggregate principal amount, in or more series, in each case as we establish in one or more supplemental indentures or note
purchase agreements. We need not issue all debt securities of one series at the same time. Unless we otherwise provide, we may
reopen a series, without the consent of the holders of the series, for the issuance of additional securities of that series.
We anticipate that each indenture will
provide that we may, but need not, designate more than one trustee under an indenture, each with respect to one or more series
of debt securities. Any trustee under any indenture may resign or be removed with respect to one or more series of debt securities,
and we may appoint a successor trustee to act with respect to any such series.
The applicable prospectus supplement will
describe the specific terms relating to the series of debt securities we will offer, including, where applicable, the following:
| ● | the title and series designation
and whether they are senior securities, senior subordinated securities or junior subordinated
securities; |
| ● | the aggregate principal amount
of the debt securities offered and any limit on the aggregate principal amount of that
series that may be authenticated and delivered; |
| ● | the percentage of the
principal amount at which we will issue the debt securities and, if other than the principal
amount of the debt securities, the portion of the principal amount of the debt securities
payable upon maturity of the debt securities; |
| ● | if convertible, the initial
conversion price, the conversion period and any other terms governing such conversion; |
| ● | the stated maturity date; |
| ● | any fixed or variable interest
rate or rates per annum; |
| ● | whether such interest will
be payable in cash or additional debt securities of the same series or will accrue and
increase the aggregate principal amount outstanding of such series; |
| ● | the place where principal,
premium, if any, and interest will be payable and where the debt securities can be surrendered
for transfer, exchange or conversion; |
| ● | the date from which interest
may accrue and any interest payment dates and any related record dates; |
| ● | the terms of any guarantee
of the debt securities and the identity of any guarantor or guarantors of such debt securities; |
| ● | any sinking fund requirements; |
| ● | any provisions for redemption
or repurchase, including the redemption or repurchase price; |
| ● | whether the debt securities
are denominated or payable in U.S. dollars, a foreign currency or units of two or
more currencies; |
| ● | whether the amount of payments
of principal of or premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities may be determined
with reference to an index, formula or other method and the manner in which such amounts
shall be determined; |
| ● | the events of default and
covenants of the debt securities, to the extent different from or in addition to those
described in this prospectus; |
| ● | whether we will issue the
debt securities in certificated or book-entry form; |
| ● | whether the debt securities
will be in registered or bearer form and, if in registered form, the denominations, if
other than $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof, or, if in bearer
form, the denominations and terms and conditions relating thereto; |
| ● | whether we will issue any
of the debt securities in permanent global form and, if so, the terms and conditions,
if any, upon which interests in the global security may be exchanged, in whole or in
part, for the individual debt securities represented by the global security; |
| ● | any addition or change to
the provisions relating to the defeasance or covenant defeasance provisions of, or the
satisfaction and discharge of, the debt securities; |
| ● | whether we will pay additional
amounts on the debt securities in respect of any tax, assessment or governmental charge
and, if so, whether we will have the option to redeem the debt securities instead of
making this payment; |
| ● | the subordination provisions,
if any, relating to the debt securities; |
| ● | if the debt securities are
to be issued upon the exercise of warrants, the time, manner and place for such debt
securities to be authenticated and delivered; |
| ● | any restriction or condition
on the transferability of debt securities; |
| ● | any addition or change to
the provisions related to compensation and reimbursement of the trustee which applies
to the debt securities; |
| ● | any addition or change to
the provisions related to supplemental indentures both with and without the consent of
the holders; |
| ● | provisions, if any, granting
special rights to holders upon the occurrence of specified events; |
| ● | any addition or change to
the events of default which applies to any debt securities and any change in the right
of the trustee or the requisite holders of such debt securities to declare the principal
amount thereof due and payable pursuant to the indenture; |
| ● | any addition or change to
the covenants set forth in the indenture, or described in this prospectus or any prospectus
supplement with respect to such series of debt securities; and |
| ● | any other terms of debt securities
of such series (which terms will not be inconsistent with the provisions of the Trust
Indenture Act, but may modify, amend, supplement or delete any of the terms of the indenture,
including those described in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement, with respect
to such series). |
We will describe in the applicable prospectus
supplement any material U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities offered by such prospectus supplement.
We may issue debt securities at less than
the principal amount payable at maturity. We refer to these securities as “original issue discount” securities. If
material or applicable, we will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement special U.S. federal income tax considerations
applicable to original issue discount securities.
Except as may be described in any prospectus
supplement, any future indenture or note purchase agreement will not contain any other provisions that would limit our ability
to incur indebtedness or that would afford holders of the debt securities protection in the event of a highly leveraged or similar
transaction involving us or in the event of a change in control. You should review carefully the applicable prospectus supplement
for information with respect to events of default and covenants applicable to the debt securities being offered.
Denominations, Interest, Registration
and Transfer
Unless otherwise described in the applicable
prospectus supplement, we will issue debt securities of any series that are registered securities in minimum denominations of
$2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof, other than global securities, which may be of any denomination.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable
prospectus supplement, we will pay the interest, principal and any premium at the corporate trust office of the trustee or at
the location specified in a note purchase agreement or, at our option, we may make payment of interest by check mailed to the
address of the person entitled to the payment as it appears in the applicable register or by wire transfer of funds to that person
at an account maintained within the United States or, in the case of global securities, in accordance with the procedures of the
depositary for such securities.
If we do not punctually pay or otherwise
provide for interest on any interest payment date, the defaulted interest will be paid either:
| ● | to the person in whose name
the debt security is registered at the close of business on a special record date the
trustee will fix; or |
| ● | in any other lawful manner,
all as the applicable indenture or note purchase agreement describes. |
You may have your debt securities divided
into more debt securities of smaller authorized denominations or combined into fewer debt securities of larger authorized denominations,
as long as the total principal amount is not changed. We call this an “exchange.”
You may exchange or transfer debt securities
at the office of the applicable trustee. The trustee acts as our agent for registering debt securities in the names of holders
and transferring debt securities. We may change this appointment to another entity or perform this role ourselves. The entity
performing the role of maintaining the list of registered holders is called the “registrar.” The registrar will also
perform transfers.
You will not be required to pay a service
charge to transfer or exchange debt securities, but you may be required to pay for any tax or other governmental charge associated
with the exchange or transfer. The registrar will make the transfer or exchange only if it is satisfied with your proof of ownership.
Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets
We may not consolidate with or merge into
any other person or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our properties and assets to any other person (other
than one of our direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries), and we may not permit any other person (other than one of our direct
or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries) to consolidate with or merge into us, unless:
| ● | we are the surviving entity
or, in case we consolidate with or merge into another person, the person formed by such
consolidation or merger is, or in case we convey, transfer or lease all or substantially
all of our properties and assets to any person, such acquiring person is, an entity organized
and validly existing under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District
of Columbia and expressly assumes, by a supplemental indenture executed and delivered
to the trustee, in form satisfactory to the trustee, the due and punctual payment of
the principal of and any premium and interest on all applicable debt securities issued
under the applicable indenture and the performance or observance of every covenant of
the applicable indenture on our part to be performed or observed; |
| ● | immediately after giving
effect to such transaction, and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation
of us or any of our subsidiaries as a result of such transaction as having been incurred
by us or such subsidiary at the time of such transaction, no event of default, and no
event which, after notice or lapse of time or both, would become an event of default,
in each case under the applicable indenture, has happened and is continuing; and |
| ● | we have delivered to the
trustee an officer’s certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating that such
consolidation, merger, conveyance, transfer or lease and, if a supplemental indenture
is required in connection with such transaction, such supplemental indenture complies
with the applicable indenture provisions described in this paragraph and that all conditions
precedent provided for in the applicable indenture relating to such transaction have
been complied with. |
Events of Default and Related Matters
Events of Default. Unless otherwise
described in a prospectus supplement, the term “event of default” for any series of debt securities means any of the
following:
| ● | we do not pay the principal
of or any premium on a debt security of that series when due; |
| ● | we do not pay interest on
a debt security of that series within 30 days after its due date; |
| ● | we do not deposit any sinking
fund payment for that series within 30 days after its due date; |
| ● | we remain in breach of any
other covenant of the applicable indenture (other than a covenant added to the indenture
solely for the benefit of another series) for 60 days after we receive a notice
of default specifying the breach and requiring that it be remedied. Only the trustee
or holders of at least a majority in principal amount of outstanding debt securities
of the affected series may send the notice; |
| ● | we experience specified events
of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization; or |
| ● | any other event of default
described in the applicable prospectus supplement occurs. |
Remedies if an Event of Default Occurs.
If an event of default has occurred and has not been cured, the trustee or the holders of not less than a majority in principal
amount of the outstanding debt securities of the affected series may declare the entire principal amount of all the debt securities
of that series to be due and payable immediately. If an event of default occurs because we experience specified events of bankruptcy,
insolvency or reorganization, the principal amount of all the debt securities of that series will be automatically accelerated
and become immediately due and payable, without any action by the trustee or any holder. At any time after the trustee or the
holders have accelerated any series of debt securities, but before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due has been
obtained, the holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the affected series may, under certain
circumstances, rescind and annul such acceleration.
Except in cases of default where the trustee
has some special duties, the trustee is not required to take any action under the applicable indenture at the request of any holders
unless the holders offer the trustee reasonable protection from expenses and liability. We refer to this as an “indemnity.”
If reasonable indemnity is provided, the holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities
of the relevant series may direct the time, method and place of conducting any lawsuit or other formal legal action seeking any
remedy available to the trustee. These majority holders may also direct the trustee in performing any other action under the applicable
indenture, subject to certain limitations.
Before you bypass the trustee and bring
your own lawsuit or other formal legal action or take other steps to enforce your rights or protect your interests relating to
the applicable indenture or debt securities issued under such indenture, the following must occur:
| ● | you must give the trustee
written notice that an event of default has occurred and is continuing; |
| ● | the holders of at least a
majority in principal amount of all outstanding debt securities of the relevant series
must make a written request that the trustee take action because of the default and must
offer reasonable indemnity to the trustee against the cost and other liabilities of taking
that action; and |
| ● | the trustee must have not
taken action for 60 days after receipt of the notice, request and offer of indemnity
and must have not received from the holders of a majority in principal amount of all
outstanding debt securities of the relevant series other conflicting directions within
such 60 day period. |
However, you are entitled at any time
to bring a lawsuit for the payment of money due on your debt security after its due date.
Every year we will furnish to the trustee
a written statement by certain of our officers certifying that, to their best knowledge, we are in compliance with the applicable
indenture and the debt securities, or else specifying any default.
Modification of an Indenture or Note
Purchase Agreement
Unless otherwise described in a prospectus
supplement, there are three types of changes we can make to the indentures, note purchase agreements and our debt securities:
Changes Requiring Your Approval.
First, we cannot make certain changes to the indentures, note purchase agreements and our debt securities without the approval
of each holder of debt securities affected by the change. The following is a list of those types of changes:
| ● | change the stated maturity
of the principal of, or interest on, a debt security; |
| ● | reduce the principal of,
or the rate of interest on, a debt security; |
| ● | reduce the amount of any
premium due upon redemption; |
| ● | reduce the amount of principal
of an original issue discount security payable upon acceleration of its maturity; |
| ● | change the currency or place
of payment on a debt security; |
| ● | impair a holder’s right
to sue for payment on or after the stated maturity of a debt security; |
| ● | in the case of a subordinated
debt security, modify the subordination provisions of such debt security in a manner
that is adverse to the holders; |
| ● | reduce the percentage
of holders of debt securities whose consent is needed to modify or amend an indenture; |
| ● | reduce the percentage
of holders of debt securities whose consent is needed to waive compliance with certain
provisions of an indenture or certain defaults and their consequences; |
| ● | waive past defaults in the
payment of principal of or premium, if any, or interest on the debt securities or in
respect of any covenant or provision that cannot be modified or amended without the approval
of each holder of the debt securities; or |
| ● | modify any of the foregoing
provisions. |
Changes Requiring Majority Approval.
Second, certain changes require the approval of holders of not less than a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt
securities of the affected series. We require the same majority vote to obtain a waiver of a past default. However, we cannot
obtain a waiver of a payment default or any other aspect of an indenture or the debt securities listed in the first category described
above under “— Changes Requiring Your Approval” without the consent of each holder of debt securities affected
by the waiver.
Changes Not Requiring Approval.
Third, certain changes do not require any approval of holders of debt securities. These include:
| ● | to evidence the assumption
by a successor obligor of our obligations; |
| ● | to add to our covenants for
the benefit of holders of debt securities of all or any series or to surrender any right
or power conferred upon us; |
| ● | to add any additional events
of default for the benefit of holders of all or any series of debt securities; |
| ● | to add to or change any provisions
necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance of debt securities in bearer form, registrable
or not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons, or to permit
or facilitate the issuance of debt securities in uncertificated form; |
| ● | to add to, change or eliminate
any of the provisions, so long as such addition, change or elimination does not apply
to any debt security of any existing series of debt security entitled to the benefit
of such provision or modify the rights of the holder of any such debt security with respect
to such provision or such addition, change or elimination only becomes effective when
there is no such security outstanding; |
| ● | to add guarantees of or to
secure all or any series of the debt securities; |
| ● | to establish the forms or
terms of debt securities of any series; |
| ● | to evidence and provide for
the acceptance of appointment of a successor trustee; |
| ● | to cure any ambiguity, to
correct or supplement any provision in the applicable indenture or note purchase agreement
which may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained therein or
to conform the terms of the indenture or note purchase agreement that are applicable
to a series of debt securities to the description of the terms of such debt securities
in the offering memorandum, prospectus supplement or other offering document applicable
to such debt securities at the time of initial sale thereof; |
| ● | to permit or facilitate the
defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of debt securities of any series; provided that
such action does not adversely affect the interests of any holder of debt securities
in any material respect; |
| ● | to prohibit the authentication
and delivery of additional series of debt securities; |
| ● | to add to or change or eliminate
any provision as shall be necessary or desirable in accordance with any amendments to
the Trust Indenture Act; |
| ● | to comply with the rules
of any applicable depositary; or |
| ● | to change anything that does
not adversely affect the interests of the holders of debt securities of any series in
any material respect. |
Further Details Concerning Approval.
Debt securities are not considered outstanding, and therefore the holders thereof are not eligible to vote or consent or give
their approval or take other action under the applicable indenture or note purchase agreement, if we have deposited or set aside
in trust for you money for their payment or redemption or if we or one of our affiliates own them. Debt securities are also not
considered to be outstanding and therefore the holders thereof are not eligible to vote or consent or give their approval or take
other action under the applicable indenture or note purchase agreement if they have been fully defeased or discharged, as described
below under “— Discharge, Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance — Discharge” or “—
Full Defeasance.”
Discharge, Defeasance and Covenant
Defeasance
Discharge. Unless otherwise described
in a prospectus supplement, we may discharge our obligations to holders of any series of debt securities that have become due
and payable or will become due and payable at their stated maturity within one year, or are to be called for redemption within
one year, by depositing or causing to be deposited with the trustee, in trust, funds in the applicable currency in an amount sufficient
to pay the debt securities of such series, including any premium and interest to the date of such deposit (in the case of debt
securities which have become due and payable) or to such stated maturity or redemption date, as applicable.
Full Defeasance. Unless otherwise
described in a prospectus supplement, we can, under particular circumstances, effect a full defeasance of any series of debt securities.
By this we mean we can legally release ourselves from any payment or other obligations on the debt securities if, among other
things, we put in place the arrangements described below to pay those debt securities and deliver certain certificates and opinions
to the trustee:
| ● | we must irrevocably deposit
(or cause to be deposited), in trust, for the benefit of all direct holders of the debt
securities of such series money or government obligations (or, in some circumstances,
depository receipts representing such government obligations), or a combination thereof,
that will provide funds in an amount sufficient to pay the debt securities of such series,
including any premium and interest on the debt securities of such series at their stated
maturity or applicable redemption date (a “government obligation” for these
purposes means, with respect to any series of debt securities, securities that are not
callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof and are (1) direct obligations
of the government that issued the currency in which such series is denominated (or, if
such series is denominated in euros, the direct obligations of any government that is
a member of the European Monetary Union) for the payment of which its full faith and
credit is pledged or (2) obligations of a person controlled or supervised by and
acting as an agency or instrumentality of such government the payment of which is unconditionally
guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by such government); and |
| ● | we must deliver to the trustee
a legal opinion stating that the current U.S. federal income tax law has changed or an
Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, ruling has been issued, in each case to the effect
that holders of the outstanding debt securities of such series will not recognize gain
or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such full defeasance and will
be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts and in the same manner and at the
same times as would have been the case if such full defeasance had not occurred. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following
rights and obligations will survive full defeasance:
| ● | your right to receive payments
from the trust when payments are due; |
| ● | our obligations relating
to registration and transfer of debt securities and lost or mutilated certificates; and |
| ● | our obligations to maintain
a payment office and to hold moneys for payment in trust. |
Covenant Defeasance. Under current
U.S. federal income tax law, we can make the same type of deposit described above with respect to a series of debt securities
and be released from the obligations imposed by most of the covenants with respect to such series and provisions of the applicable
indenture or note purchase agreement with respect to such series, and we may omit to comply with those covenants and provisions
without creating an event of default. This is called “covenant defeasance.”
If we accomplish covenant defeasance,
the following provisions of an indenture or a note purchase agreement and the debt securities of such series would no longer apply:
| ● | most of the covenants applicable
to such series of debt securities and any events of default for failure to comply with
those covenants; |
| ● | any subordination provisions;
and |
| ● | certain other events of default
as set forth in any prospectus supplement. |
Conversion and Exchange Rights
The terms and conditions, if any, upon
which the debt securities are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock or Preferred Stock, other debt securities or other
property will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such terms will include whether the debt securities are convertible
into or exchangeable for Common Stock or Preferred Stock, other debt securities or other property, the conversion or exchange
price (or manner of calculation thereof), the conversion or exchange period, whether conversion or exchange will be at the option
of the holders, the events requiring an adjustment of the conversion or exchange price and provisions affecting conversion or
exchange in the event of the redemption of such debt securities and any restrictions on conversion or exchange.
Subordination
We will describe in the applicable prospectus
supplement the terms and conditions, if any, upon which any series of senior subordinated securities or junior subordinated securities
is subordinated to debt securities of another series or to our other indebtedness. The terms will include a description of:
| ● | the indebtedness ranking
senior to the debt securities being offered; |
| ● | the restrictions, if any,
on payments to the holders of the debt securities being offered while a default with
respect to the senior indebtedness is continuing; |
| ● | the restrictions, if any,
on payments to the holders of the debt securities being offered following an event of
default with respect to such debt securities; and |
| ● | provisions requiring holders
of the debt securities being offered and any related guarantees to remit payments to
holders of senior indebtedness. |
Global Debt Securities
We may issue the debt securities of a
series in whole or in part in the form of one or more registered global securities that we will deposit with a depositary or with
a nominee for a depositary identified in the applicable prospectus supplement and registered in the name of such depositary or
nominee. In such case, we will issue one or more registered global securities denominated in an amount equal to the aggregate
principal amount of all of the debt securities of the series to be issued and represented by such registered global security or
securities.
Unless and until it is exchanged in whole
or in part for debt securities in definitive registered form, a registered global security may not be transferred except as a
whole:
| ● | by the depositary for such
registered global security to its nominee; |
| ● | by a nominee of the depositary
to the depositary or another nominee of the depositary; or |
| ● | by the depositary or its
nominee to a successor of the depositary or a nominee of the successor. |
The prospectus supplement relating to
a series of debt securities will describe the specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any portion of such
series represented by a registered global security. We currently anticipate that the following provisions will apply to all depositary
arrangements for debt securities:
| ● | ownership of beneficial interests
in a registered global security will be limited to persons that have accounts with the
depositary for the registered global security, those persons being referred to as “participants,”
or persons that may hold interests through participants; |
| ● | upon the issuance of a registered
global security, the depositary for the registered global security will credit, on its
book-entry registration and transfer system, the participants’ accounts with the
respective principal amounts of the debt securities represented by the registered global
security beneficially owned by the participants; |
| ● | any dealers, underwriters
or agents participating in the distribution of the debt securities will designate the
accounts to be credited; and |
| ● | ownership of any beneficial
interest in the registered global security will be shown on, and the transfer of any
ownership interest will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary
for the registered global security (with respect to interests of participants) and on
the records of participants (with respect to interests of persons holding through participants). |
The laws of some states may require that
certain purchasers of securities take physical delivery of the securities in definitive form. These laws may limit the ability
of those persons to own, transfer or pledge beneficial interests in registered global securities.
So long as the depositary for a registered
global security, or its nominee, is the registered owner of the registered global security, the depositary or the nominee, as
the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by the registered global security
for all purposes under the applicable indenture. Except as set forth below, owners of beneficial interests in a registered global
security:
| ● | will not be entitled to have
the debt securities represented by a registered global security registered in their names; |
| ● | will not receive or be entitled
to receive physical delivery of the debt securities in the definitive form; and |
| ● | will not be considered the
owners or holders of the debt securities under the applicable indenture. |
Accordingly, each person owning a beneficial
interest in a registered global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary for the registered global security and,
if the person is not a participant, on the procedures of a participant through which the person owns its interest, to exercise
any rights of a holder under the applicable indenture.
We understand that under currently existing
industry practices, if we request any action of holders or if an owner of a beneficial interest in a registered global security
desires to give or take any action that a holder is entitled to give or take under an indenture, the depositary for the registered
global security would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interests to give or take the action, and those
participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through those participants to give or take the action or would otherwise
act upon the instructions of beneficial owners holding through them.
We will make payments of principal of and premium, if any,
and interest, if any, on debt securities represented by a registered global security registered in the name of a depositary or
its nominee to the depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owners of the registered global security.
Neither we nor any trustee or any other agent of us or a trustee will be responsible or liable for any aspect of the records relating
to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in the registered global security or for maintaining, supervising
or reviewing any records relating to the beneficial ownership interests.
We expect that the depositary for any
debt securities represented by a registered global security, upon receipt of any payments of principal and premium, if any, and
interest, if any, in respect of the registered global security, will immediately credit participants’ accounts with payments
in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the registered global security as shown on the records of
the depositary. We also expect that standing customer instructions and customary practices will govern payments by participants
to owners of beneficial interests in the registered global security held through the participants, as is now the case with the
securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in “street name.” We also expect that
any of these payments will be the responsibility of the participants.
No registered global security may be exchanged
in whole or in part for debt securities registered, and no transfer of a registered global security in whole or in part may be
registered, in the name of any person other than the depositary for such registered global security, unless (1) such depositary
notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for such registered global security or has ceased to be a
clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and we fail to appoint an eligible successor depositary within 90 days,
(2) an event of default shall have occurred and be continuing with respect to such debt securities, or (3) circumstances,
if any, exist in addition to or in lieu of the foregoing as have been specified for that purpose in an applicable prospectus supplement.
In any such case, the affected registered global security may be exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities in definitive
form and the applicable trustee will register any such debt securities in such name or names as such depositary directs.
We currently anticipate that certain registered
global securities will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, or DTC, and will
be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as the nominee of DTC. DTC has advised us that DTC is a limited-purpose trust company
organized under the New York Banking Law, a “banking organization” within the meaning of the New York Banking Law,
a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within the meaning of the New York Uniform Commercial
Code and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. DTC holds securities
that its participants, or direct participants, deposit with DTC. DTC also facilitates the post-trade settlement among direct participants
of sales and other securities transactions in deposited securities, through electronic computerized book-entry transfers and pledges
between direct participants’ accounts. This eliminates the need for physical movement of securities certificates. Direct
participants include both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and
certain other organizations. DTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, or DTCC. DTCC
is the holding company for DTC, National Securities Clearing Corporation and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, all of which are
registered clearing agencies. DTCC is owned by the users of its regulated subsidiaries. Access to the DTC system is also available
to others such as both U.S. and non-U.S. securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that
clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a direct participant, either directly or indirectly. The rules applicable
to DTC and its direct participants are on file with the SEC. The information in this paragraph concerning DTC and DTC’s
book-entry system has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, but we take no responsibility for the accuracy
thereof. In the event registered global securities are deposited with, or on behalf of, a depositary other than DTC, we will describe
additional or differing terms of the depositary arrangements in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to that particular
series of debt securities.
We may also issue bearer debt securities
of a series in the form of one or more global securities, referred to as “bearer global securities.” We currently
anticipate that we will deposit these bearer global securities with a common depositary for Euroclear Bank SA/NV and Clearstream
Banking, société anonyme, or with a nominee for the depositary identified in the prospectus supplement relating
to that series. The prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities represented by a bearer global security will
describe the specific terms and procedures, including the specific terms of the depositary arrangement and any specific procedures
for the issuance of debt securities in definitive form in exchange for a bearer global security, with respect to the portion of
the series represented by a bearer global security.
Neither we nor any trustee assumes any
responsibility for the performance by DTC or any other depositary or its participants of their respective obligations, including
obligations that they have under the rules and procedures that govern their operations.
Governing Law
Any future indentures or note purchase
agreements and our debt securities issued thereunder will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of New York.
DESCRIPTION
OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
We may issue subscription rights to purchase
our Common Stock, Preferred Stock or debt securities. These subscription rights may be offered independently or together with
any other security offered hereby and may or may not be transferable by the stockholder receiving the subscription rights in such
offering. In connection with any offering of subscription rights, we may enter into a standby arrangement with one or more underwriters
or other purchasers pursuant to which the underwriter or other purchasers may be required to purchase any securities remaining
unsubscribed for after such offering.
The prospectus supplement relating to
any subscription rights we offer, if any, will, to the extent applicable, include specific terms relating to the offering, including
some or all of the following:
| ● | the price, if any, for the
subscription rights; |
| ● | the exercise price payable
for our Common Stock, Preferred Stock or debt securities upon the exercise of the subscription
rights; |
| ● | the number of subscription
rights to be issued to each stockholder; |
| ● | the number and terms of our
Common Stock, Preferred Stock or debt securities which may be purchased per each subscription
right; |
| ● | the extent to which subscription
rights are transferable; |
| ● | any other terms of the subscription
rights, including the terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and
exercise of the subscription rights; |
| ● | the date on which the right
to exercise the subscription rights shall commence, and the date on which the subscription
rights shall expire; |
| ● | the extent to which the subscription
rights may include an over-subscription privilege with respect to unsubscribed securities
or an over-allotment privilege to the extent the securities are fully subscribed; and |
| ● | if applicable, the material
terms of any standby underwriting or purchase arrangement which may be entered into by
the Company in connection with the offering of subscription rights. |
DESCRIPTION
OF UNITS
We may issue units comprising shares of
Common Stock or Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or other securities. Each unit
will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a
unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued
may provide that the securities included in such unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before
a specified date.
The applicable prospectus supplement will
describe:
| ● | the designation and terms
of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under
what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred separately; |
| ● | any unit agreement under
which the units will be issued; |
| ● | any provisions for the issuance,
payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising
the units; and |
| ● | whether the units will be
issued in fully registered or global form. |
The applicable prospectus supplement will
describe the terms of any units. The preceding description and any description of units in the applicable prospectus supplement
does not purport to be complete and is subject to and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the unit agreement and, if
applicable, collateral arrangements and depositary arrangements relating to such units.
SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
This prospectus also relates to the possible
resale by the selling stockholders to be named in a prospectus supplement, who we refer to in this prospectus as the “selling
stockholders,” of up to 3,552,146 shares of our Common Stock underlying the Selling Stockholders Notes and Selling Stockholders
Warrants (each as defined below) which were issued in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant
to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) among the Company and the selling stockholders dated October 25, 2021
pursuant to which such stockholders received (i) secured convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $16,304,348 for
an aggregate purchase price of $15 million (collectively, the “Selling Stockholders Notes”), which are, subject to
certain conditions, convertible at any time by the selling stockholders, into an aggregate of 1,776,073 shares of Common Stock
(the “Conversion Shares”), at a price per share of $9.18, and (ii) Class A, Class B and Class C common stock purchase
warrants (collectively, the “Selling Stockholders Warrants”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,776,073 shares of
Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”), at an exercise price of $12.50, $15.00 and $18.00 per share, respectively. The
Selling Stockholders Warrants are immediately exercisable for five years upon issuance, subject to applicable Nasdaq rules.
The
shares of Common Stock to be offered by the selling stockholders are “restricted securities” under applicable federal
and state securities laws and are being registered under the Securities Act to give those selling stockholders the opportunity
to publicly sell these shares, if they elect to do so following exercise of the Selling Stockholders Warrants or conversion of
the Selling Stockholders Notes. The registration of these shares does not require that the selling stockholders exercise any of
the Selling Stockholders Warrants, convert any of the Selling Stockholders Notes or sell any of the Conversion Shares or Warrant
Shares. The selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of the shares of Common Stock they receive pursuant to this prospectus
and the applicable prospectus supplement. See “Plan of Distribution.”
Further information regarding the selling
stockholders will be set forth in a prospectus supplement or in filings we make with the SEC under the Exchange Act which are
incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
To our knowledge, none of the selling
stockholders had any position, office, or other material relationship with us or any of our affiliates within the past three years.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We and/or the selling stockholders may
sell the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus through underwriters or dealers, through agents, or directly to
one or more purchasers or through a combination of these methods. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the terms
of the offering of the securities, including:
| ● | the name or names of any
underwriters, if any, and if required, any dealers or agents; |
| ● | the purchase price of the
securities and the proceeds that we will receive from the sale; |
| ● | any underwriting discounts
and other items constituting underwriters’ compensation; |
| ● | any discounts or concessions
allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; and |
| ● | any securities exchange or
market on which the securities may be listed. |
We and/or the selling stockholders may
distribute the securities from time to time in one or more transactions at:
| ● | a fixed price or prices,
which may be changed; |
| ● | market prices prevailing
at the time of sale; |
| ● | prices related to such prevailing
market prices; or |
Only underwriters named in the prospectus
supplement are underwriters of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement.
If underwriters are used in an offering,
we and/or the selling stockholders will execute an underwriting agreement with such underwriters and will specify the name of
each underwriter and the terms of the transaction (including any underwriting discounts and other terms constituting compensation
of the underwriters and any dealers) in a prospectus supplement. The securities may be offered to the public either through underwriting
syndicates represented by managing underwriters or directly by one or more investment banking firms or others, as designated.
If an underwriting syndicate is used, the managing underwriter(s) will be specified on the cover of the prospectus supplement.
If underwriters are used in the sale, the offered securities will be acquired by the underwriters for their own accounts and may
be resold from time to time in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or
at varying prices determined at the time of sale. Any public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed
or paid to dealers may be changed from time to time. Unless otherwise set forth in the prospectus supplement, the obligations
of the underwriters to purchase the offered securities will be subject to conditions precedent and the underwriters will be obligated
to purchase all of the offered securities if any are purchased.
We and/or the selling stockholders may
grant to the underwriters options to purchase additional securities to cover over-allotments, if any, at the public offering price,
with additional underwriting commissions or discounts, as may be set forth in a related prospectus supplement. The terms of any
over-allotment option will be set forth in the prospectus supplement for those securities.
If we and/or the selling stockholders
use a dealer in the sale of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus or any prospectus supplement, we and/or the
selling stockholders will sell the securities to the dealer, as principal. The dealer may then resell the securities to the public
at varying prices to be determined by the dealer at the time of resale. The names of the dealers and the terms of the transaction
will be specified in a prospectus supplement.
We and/or the selling stockholders may
sell the securities directly or through agents we and/or the selling stockholders designate from time to time. We will name any
agent involved in the offering and sale of securities and we will describe any commissions we will pay the agent in the prospectus
supplement. Unless the prospectus supplement states otherwise, any agent will act on a best-efforts basis for the period of its
appointment.
We and/or the selling stockholders may
authorize agents or underwriters to solicit offers by institutional investors to purchase securities from us at the public offering
price set forth in the prospectus supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts providing for payment and delivery on a specified
date in the future. We will describe the conditions to these contracts and the commissions we must pay for solicitation of these
contracts in the prospectus supplement.
We and/or the selling stockholders may
also sell equity securities covered by this registration statement in an “at the market” offering as defined in Rule
415(a)(4) under the Securities Act. Such offering may be made into an existing trading market for such securities in transactions
at other than a fixed price on or through the facilities of Nasdaq or any other securities exchange or quotation or trading service
on which such securities may be listed, quoted or traded at the time of sale.
Such at the market offerings, if any,
may be conducted by underwriters acting as principal or agent.
In connection with the sale of the securities,
underwriters, dealers or agents may receive compensation from us and/or the selling stockholders or from purchasers of the securities
for whom they act as agents in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions. Underwriters may sell the securities to or through
dealers, and those dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the underwriters
or commissions from the purchasers for whom they may act as agents. Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution
of the securities, and any institutional investors or others that purchase securities directly and then resell the securities,
may be deemed to be underwriters, and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the
securities by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
We may provide agents and underwriters
with indemnification against particular civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribution with
respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may make with respect to such liabilities. Agents and underwriters may engage
in transactions with, or perform services for, us in the ordinary course of business.
In addition, we and/or the selling stockholders
may enter into derivative transactions with third parties (including the writing of options) in privately negotiated transactions.
If the applicable prospectus supplement indicates, in connection with such a transaction, the third parties may, pursuant to this
prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, sell securities covered by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus
supplement. If so, the third party may use securities borrowed from us or others to settle such sales and may use securities received
from us to close out any related short positions. We and/or the selling stockholders may also loan or pledge securities covered
by this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement to third parties, who may sell the loaned securities or, in an event
of default in the case of a pledge, sell the pledged securities pursuant to this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement.
The third party in such sale transactions will be an underwriter and will be identified in the applicable prospectus supplement
or in a post-effective amendment.
To facilitate an offering of a series
of securities, persons participating in the offering may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain, or otherwise affect
the market price of the securities. This may include over-allotments or short sales of the securities, which involve the sale
by persons participating in the offering of more securities than have been sold to them by us. In those circumstances, such persons
would cover such over-allotments or short positions by purchasing in the open market or by exercising the over-allotment option
granted to those persons. In addition, those persons may stabilize or maintain the price of the securities by bidding for or purchasing
securities in the open market or by imposing penalty bids, whereby selling concessions allowed to underwriters or dealers participating
in any such offering may be reclaimed if securities sold by them are repurchased in connection with stabilization transactions.
The effect of these transactions may be to stabilize or maintain the market price of the securities at a level above that which
might otherwise prevail in the open market. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. We make no representation
or prediction as to the direction or magnitude of any effect that the transactions described above, if implemented, may have on
the price of our securities.
All securities we may offer, other than
our Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock, will be new issues of securities with no established trading market. Any agents
or underwriters may make a market in these securities, but will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making
at any time without notice. We cannot guarantee the liquidity of the trading markets for any securities. There is currently no
market for any of the securities being registered hereby, other than our Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock which are listed
on Nasdaq. We have no current plans for listing of debt securities, warrants, units or subscription rights on any securities exchange
or quotation system; any such listing with respect to any particular debt securities, warrants, units or subscription rights will
be described in the applicable prospectus supplement or other offering materials, as the case may be. Any underwriters to whom
securities are sold by us for public offering and sale may make a market in the securities, but such underwriters will not be
obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice.
In order to comply with the securities
laws of some states, if applicable, the securities offered pursuant to this prospectus will be sold in those states only through
registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states securities may not be sold unless they have been registered
or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available
and complied with.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Unless otherwise specified in connection
with the particular offering of any securities, the validity of the issuance of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon
for us by Sullivan & Worcester LLP, New York, New York.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements
of Soluna Holdings, Inc. as of and for the two years ended December 31, 2020 incorporated into this prospectus by reference to
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 have been audited by Wojeski & Company, CPAs, P.C., an
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report thereon, which are incorporated by reference herein in
reliance upon such report and upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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This prospectus constitutes a part of
a Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed under the Securities Act. As permitted by the SEC’s rules, this prospectus and
any prospectus supplement, which form a part of the registration statement, do not contain all of the information that is included
in the registration statement. You will find additional information about us in the registration statement. Any statements made
in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement concerning legal documents are not necessarily complete and you should read the
documents that are filed as exhibits to the registration statement or otherwise filed with the SEC for a more complete understanding
of the document or matter.
We file annual, quarterly and current
reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public at no cost from the
SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Our corporate website is www.solunacomputing.com. The information on our corporate
website is not incorporated by reference in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or the registration statement of which
they form a part, and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein, and you should not consider it a part of this
prospectus, any prospectus supplement, the registration statement or such documents.
INCORPORATION
OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
We have filed a Registration Statement
on Form S-3 with the SEC under the Securities Act. This prospectus is part of the registration statement, but the registration
statement includes and incorporates by reference additional information and exhibits. The SEC permits us to “incorporate
by reference” the information contained in documents that we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important
information to you by referring you to those documents rather than by including them in this prospectus. Information that is incorporated
by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus and you should read it with the same care that you read this prospectus.
Information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede the information that is either contained,
or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus, and will be considered to be a part of this prospectus from the date those documents
are filed. We have filed with the SEC, and incorporate by reference in this prospectus:
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our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March
31, 2021, as amended by our Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on April
29, 2021; |
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our
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March
31, 2021, June
30, 2021, and September
30, 2021, filed with the SEC on May 17,
2021, August 10, 2021 and November 12, 2021, respectively; |
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Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January
21, 2021,
February
24, 2021,
February
26, 2021(2),
March
8, 2021,
March
22, 2021,
April
12, 2021,
April
29, 2021,
April
30, 2021,
May
4, 2021,
May
19, 2021,
May
27, 2021,
June
10, 2021,
June
15, 2021,
June
24, 2021,
August
12, 2021,
August
23, 2021,
August
31, 2021,
September
22, 2021,
September
30, 2021,
October
12, 2021,
October
25, 2021 and
November
4, 2021;
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Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for our annual meeting of stockholders held
on June
9, 2021,
filed with the SEC on May 18, 2021 and our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A
for a special meeting of stockholders held on October
29, 2021,
filed with the SEC on October 7, 2021; and |
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our
registration statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on March
22, 2021 with respect to the Common Stock
and our registration statement on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on August
19, 2021 with respect to our Series A
Preferred Stock. |
We also incorporate by reference all additional
documents that we file with the SEC under the terms of Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are made after
the initial filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part and prior to effectiveness of the registration
statement and after the initial filing date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part until the offering
of the particular securities covered by a prospectus supplement or term sheet has been completed. We are not, however, incorporating,
in each case, any documents or information that we are deemed to furnish and not file in accordance with SEC rules.
We will provide, without charge, to each
person to whom a copy of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement forming a part of the registration statement is delivered,
including any beneficial owner, upon the written or oral request of such person, a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated
by reference herein, including exhibits. Requests should be directed to:
Soluna
Holdings, Inc.
325 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12205
hello@soluna.io
Copies of these filings are also available on our website at
www.solunacomputing.com. For other ways to obtain a copy of these filings, please refer to “Where You Can Find More
Information” above.
SOLUNA
HOLDINGS, INC.
1,388,889
Shares of Common Stock
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