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"About This Prospectus Supplement
"Summary
"Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
"Risk Factors
"Use of Proceeds
"Dividend Policy
"Dilution
"Description Of Securities We Are Offering
"Plan of Distribution
"Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations
"Taxation of U.S. Holders
"Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Our Common Stock or Warrants
"Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Common Stock or Warrants
"Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders
"Foreign Accounts
"Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
"Legal Matters
"Experts
"Where You Can Find More Information
"Where You Can Find Additional Information
"Incorporation By Reference
"About this Prospectus
"Forward-Looking Statements
"Securities We May Offer
"Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock
"Description of Debt Securities
"Description of Warrants
"Description of Units
"Legal Ownership of Securities
"Information Incorporated by Reference

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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
(to Prospectus dated August 16, 2021) Registration No. 333-258491

 

1,378,677 Shares of Common Stock,

Warrants to Purchase up to 1,378,677 Shares of Common Stock

and

the Shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants

 

 

We are offering (i) 1,378,677 shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and warrants to purchase 1,378,677 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), as described in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Each share of common stock and accompanying Warrant is being sold together at a price of $4.29. The Warrants will have an exercise price of $5.22 per share, will be immediately exercisable and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the issuance date. This offering also relates to the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants. The shares of common stock and the Warrants are immediately separable and will be issued separately, but will be purchased together in this offering.

 

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “INTZ.” On September 9, 2022, the last reported sale price of our common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $4.17 per share. There is no established public trading market for the Warrants and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to list the Warrants on the Nasdaq, or any other national securities exchange or any other nationally recognized trading system.

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of the accompanying prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to purchase 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 supplement or the accompanying prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

We have retained Wellington Shields & Co. LLC (the “Placement Agent”) to act as our placement agent in connection with this offering. The Placement Agent has no obligation to buy any of the securities from us in this offering or to arrange for the purchase or sale of any specific number or dollar amount of securities but will assist us in this offering on a “best efforts” basis. We have also agreed to pay the Placement Agent the fees set forth in the table below in connection with this offering, which assumes that we sell all of the securities we are offering hereby.

 

   Per Share and Warrant   Total 
Offering Price  $4.29   $5,914,524.33 
Placement Agent Fees(1)(2)  $0.25   $344,055.90 
Proceeds, before expenses, to us(3)  $4.04   $570,468.43 

 

  (1) In addition, we have agreed to reimburse the Placement Agent for certain expenses. See “Plan of Distribution” of this prospectus supplement for additional information with respect to the compensation we will pay the Placement Agent.
  (2) The Placement Agent fee is equal to 5.95% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised from the sale of all securities sold in this offering except for sales made to certain persons for which the fee is equal to 4.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds of sales made to such persons.
  (3) The amount of offering proceeds to us presented in this table does not give effect to the exercise, if any, of the Warrants being issued.

 

We expect to deliver the shares of common stock and Warrants offered hereby on or about September 14, 2022, other than 419,580 shares of common stock and the related Warrants offered hereby that we expect to deliver on or before October 28, 2022, in each case subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

 

Placement Agent

 

Wellington Shields & Co. LLC

 

The date of this prospectus supplement is September 12, 2022.

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

 

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About This Prospectus Supplement S-ii
Summary S-1
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements S-4
Risk Factors S-6
Use of Proceeds S-8
Dividend Policy S-9
Dilution S-10
Description Of Securities We Are Offering S-11
Plan of Distribution S-13
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations S-15
Legal Matters S-21
Experts S-21
Where You Can Find More Information S-21
Incorporation By Reference S-21

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PROSPECTUS

 

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About this Prospectus

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Summary 1
Risk Factors 4
Forward-Looking Statements 5
Use of Proceeds 6
Securities We May Offer 7
Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock 7
Description of Debt Securities 11
Description of Warrants 20
Description of Units 22
Legal Ownership of Securities 23
Plan of Distribution 26
Legal Matters 28
Experts 28
Where You Can Find More Information 28
Information Incorporated by Reference 28

 

 

 

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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

 

This document is in two parts. The first part is this prospectus supplement, including the documents incorporated by reference, which describes the specific terms of this offering. The second part, the accompanying prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference, provides more general information. Before you invest, you should carefully read this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus, all information incorporated by reference herein and therein, as well as the additional information described under “Where You Can Find Additional Information.” These documents contain information you should consider when making your investment decision. This prospectus supplement may add, update or change information contained in the accompanying prospectus. In this prospectus supplement, as permitted by law, we “incorporate by reference” information from other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and should be read with the same care. When we make future filings with the SEC to update the information contained in documents that have been incorporated by reference, the information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement is considered to be automatically updated and superseded. In other words, in case of a conflict or inconsistency between information contained in this prospectus supplement and information in the accompanying prospectus or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information contained in the document with the latest date.

 

You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying prospectus and in any free writing prospectuses we may provide to you in connection with this offering. We have not, and Wellington Shields & Co. LLC has not, authorized any other person to provide you with any information that is different. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The distribution of this prospectus supplement and the offering of the common stock in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus supplement must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the common stock and the distribution of this prospectus supplement outside the United States. This prospectus supplement does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities offered by this prospectus supplement by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offer or solicitation.

 

We further note that the representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to any document that is incorporated by reference in the accompanying prospectus were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreements, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were accurate only as of the date when made. Accordingly, such representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights selected information about us, this offering and information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus supplement and in the documents we incorporate by reference. This summary is not complete and does not contain all the information you should consider before investing in our securities pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully read this entire prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, including “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and the consolidated financial statements and related notes and the other information that are incorporated by reference herein, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that we file from time to time.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this prospectus supplement to “Intrusion,” “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or similar words refer to Intrusion Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Except as otherwise indicated, the information in this prospectus supplement assumes no exercise of the Warrants.

 

Overview of the Company

 

Intrusion, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Plano, Texas. The Company offers its customers access to its exclusive threat intelligence database containing the historical data, known associations, and reputational behavior of over 8.5 billion IP addresses. After years of gathering global internet intelligence and working primarily with government entities, the Company released its first commercial product in 2021. INTRUSION Shield was designed to allow businesses to incorporate a Zero Trust, reputation-based security solution into their existing infrastructure. INTRUSION Shield observes traffic flow and instantly blocks known malicious or unknown connections from both entering or exiting a network, making it an ideal solution for protecting against Zero-Day and ransomware attacks. Incorporating INTRUSION Shield into a network can elevate an organization's overall security posture by enhancing the performance and decision-making of other solutions in its cybersecurity architecture. 

 

Corporate Information

 

We were organized in Texas in September 1983 and reincorporated in Delaware in October 1995. Our principal executive offices are located at 101 East Park Boulevard, Suite 1200, Plano, Texas 75074, and our telephone number is (972) 234-6400. Our corporate website is www.intrusion.com. We make available free of charge through our Investor Relations website, available at ir.intrusion.com, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus supplement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Offering

 

Common stock offered by us   1,378,677 shares of our common stock. Each share is being sold with one Warrant to purchase one share of common stock as described below. Each share of common stock and accompanying Warrant is being sold together at a price of $4.29
     
Warrants offered by us   Warrants to purchase up to 1,378,677 shares of our common stock. Each Warrant will have an exercise price of $5.22 per share, will be immediately exercisable and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the issuance date. The Warrants and the shares of common stock that are being sold with the Warrants are immediately separable and will be issued separately but will be purchased together in this offering. This prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus also relate to the offering of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
     
Common stock to be outstanding immediately after the offering (1)   21,085,397 shares. Assuming exercise of all of the Warrants, there would be 22,464,074 shares outstanding after this offering.
     
Use of proceeds  

We estimate that our net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $5.3 million, after deducting the placement agent fees and the estimated offering expenses payable by us, and excluding the proceeds, if any, received from the exercise of the Warrants issued in this offering. We expect to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including to fund any redemption repayments initiated by the holders under the Company’s outstanding unsecured promissory notes issued to Streeterville Capital, LLC (the “Streeterville Notes”).

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants unless and until such Warrants are exercised for cash. See Use of Proceeds.”

     
Dividend policy   We do not have a history of paying dividends on our common stock and we have no present intention to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.
     
Risk factors   Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of the accompanying prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to purchase our securities.
     
Nasdaq symbol   INTZ
     
Transfer Agent   Computershare Trust Company N.A.

 

  (1) The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding immediately after this offering is based on 19,706,720 shares of our common stock outstanding as of September 9, 2022, and excludes (except as otherwise noted), as of such date:

 

 

 

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·584,607 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options outstanding as of September 9, 2022, with a weighted average exercise price of $5.76 per share;

 

·226,903 shares of common stock underlying restricted stock awards outstanding as of September 9, 2022;

 

·up to an aggregate of 2,355,223 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan as of September 9, 2022; and

 

·up to 1,378,677 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, at an exercise price of $5.22 per share.

 

Except as otherwise indicated, the information in this prospectus supplement assumes (i) no exercise of the Warrants and (ii) no exercise of options described above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This prospectus, each prospectus supplement and the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus and each prospectus supplement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," or "would" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus supplement include, but are not limited to, such statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, which we describe in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, include, but are not limited to:

 

·that to improve our financial performance, we must increase our revenue levels;

 

·our ability to continue our business as a going concern;

 

·our business, sales, and marketing strategies and plans;

 

·our ability to successfully market, sell, and deliver our INTRUSION Shield commercial product and solutions to an expanding customer base;

 

·our INTRUSION Shield solution failing to perform as expected or us being unable to meet our customers’ needs or to achieve market acceptance;

 

·our ability to consummate future financings;

 

·scarcity of products and materials in the supply chain;

 

·our ability to attract new employees and to retain key management and technical personnel;

 

·effects of the coronavirus on the U.S. and global economies;

 

·customer concentration including many U.S. government entities;

 

·technological changes in the network security industry;

 

·intense competition from both start-up and established companies;

 

·potential conflict of your interests with the interests of our larger stockholders;

 

·technical or other errors with our products;

 

·actual or threatened litigation and governmental investigations and the costs and efforts spent to defend against such litigation and investigations;

 

·a breach of network security;

 

·our ability to protect our intellectual property and the cost associated with defending claims of infringement; and

 

·our intended use of the net proceeds from this offering.

 

 

 

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You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus supplement primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and operating results.

 

In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this prospectus supplement. While we believe that such information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.

 

The forward-looking statements made in this prospectus supplement only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this prospectus supplement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this prospectus supplement or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

Investing in the common stock involves a high degree of risk. Prospective investors should carefully consider the following risks, as well as the other information contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, and the documents incorporated by reference herein and therein before investing in the common stock. You should also consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” included in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports that we file with the SEC which are on file with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference, and which may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC in the future. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones faced by us. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those of which we are currently unaware or that are currently deemed immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows, prospects and the price of our common stock. Please also read carefully the section above entitled Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

Risk Factors Related to this Offering and our Common Stock

 

Future sales of our common stock in the public market by our stockholders may cause the market price of our common stock to fall.

 

If our existing stockholders sell, or indicate an intention to sell, substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the trading price of our stock could decline. As of August 9, 2022, we had 19,706,720 shares of common stock outstanding. Other than the shares of common stock held by our directors and executive officers which are subject to 60-day lock-up restrictions entered into in connection with this offering, substantially all of our outstanding shares of common stock may be sold in the public market. If substantial additional shares are sold, or if it is perceived that they will be sold, in the public market, the trading price of our common stock could decline. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could occur at any time. Following the expiration of 45 days of the lock-up limitation entered into in connection with this offering, we may issue common stock from time to time in connection with our existing at-the-market program with B. Riley Securities, Inc. The issuance from time to time of these new shares of our common stock, or our ability to issue new shares of common stock in connection with our at-the-market program, could result in resales of our common stock by our current stockholders who may be concerned about the potential ownership dilution of their holdings. In turn, these sales could have the effect of depressing the market price for our common stock.

 

We have broad discretion in the use of our cash and cash equivalents, including the net proceeds from this offering.

 

We currently anticipate that the net proceeds from this offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including to fund any redemption repayments initiated by the holders under the Streeterville Notes. We have broad discretion in the use of our cash and cash equivalents, including the net proceeds from this offering, and investors must rely on the judgment of our management regarding the use of our cash and cash equivalents. Our management may not use cash and cash equivalents in ways that ultimately increase the value of your investment. Our failure to use our cash and cash equivalents effectively could result in financial losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business, cause the price of our common stock to decline and delay the development of our product offerings. Pending their use, we may invest our cash and cash equivalents in short-term or long-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing securities. These investments may not yield favorable returns. If we do not invest or apply our cash and cash equivalents in ways that enhance shareholder value, we may fail to achieve expected financial results, which could cause the price of our common stock to decline.

 

 

 

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You may experience immediate and substantial dilution in the book value per share of the common stock you purchase.

 

Other than with respect to the lock-up agreements entered into in connection with this offering and the limitations set forth under the Streeterville Notes, we are generally not restricted from issuing additional common stock, including any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of common stock or securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for, or that represent the right to receive, common stock after this offering or the perception that such sales could occur. Because the prices per share at which shares of our common stock (including shares of common stock issued upon exercise of the Warrants) are sold in this offering may be substantially higher than the book value per share of our common stock, you may suffer immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of the common stock you purchase in this offering. If you purchase shares of common stock in this offering, you will suffer immediate and substantial dilution of $4.13 per share, in the net tangible book value of the common stock you purchase in this offering. See “Dilution” for a more detailed discussion of the dilution you may incur in connection with this offering.

 

We do not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

We do not expect to pay dividends and we expect retain our future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock will be stockholders’ sole source of gain, if any, for the foreseeable future.

 

There is no public market for the Warrants being offered in this offering.

 

There is no established public trading market for the Warrants being offered in this offering, and we do not expect a market to develop. In addition, we do not intend to apply to list the Warrants on the Nasdaq or any other securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system. Without an active market, the liquidity of the Warrants will be limited.

 

The Warrants being offered may not have value.

 

The Warrants being offered by us in this offering have an exercise price of $5.22 per share, subject to certain adjustments, and expire five years from the date of issuance. In the event that the trading price of our common stock does not exceed the exercise price of the Warrants during the period when they are exercisable, the Warrants may not have any value.

 

Holders of Warrants purchased in this offering will have no rights as common stockholders until such holders exercise their Warrants and acquire our common stock.

 

Until holders of Warrants acquire shares of our common stock upon exercise of such warrants, holders of Warrants will have no rights with respect to the shares of our common stock underlying such Warrants. Upon exercise of the Warrants, the holders will be entitled to exercise the rights of a holder of common stock only as to matters for which the record date occurs after the exercise date. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We estimate that our net proceeds to us from this offering will be approximately $5.3 million, after deducting the placement agent fees and the estimated offering expenses payable by us, and excluding the proceeds, if any, received from the exercise of the Warrants. We currently expect to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including to fund any redemption repayments initiated by the holders under the Streeterville Notes.

 

As of September 9, 2022, the Streeterville Notes were comprised of two notes, with Note #1 having an outstanding balance of $5.5 million and maturing in September 2023 and Note #2 having an outstanding balance of $5.4 million and maturing in December 2023, with each of the Streeterville Notes bearing interest at a rate of 7% per annum.

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants unless and until such Warrants are exercised for cash. If all of the Warrants sold in this offering were to be exercised in cash at the exercise price of $5.22 per share of common stock, we would receive additional net proceeds of approximately $7.2 million. We cannot predict when or if these Warrants will be exercised. It is possible that these Warrants may expire and may never be exercised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

 

We do not have a history of paying dividends on our common stock and we have no present intention to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in current or future financing instruments, provisions of applicable law, and other factors the board of directors deems relevant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DILUTION

 

If you invest in our common stock, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share and the adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock after this offering.

 

The net tangible book value of our common stock as of June 30, 2022, was approximately $(2.0) million, or approximately $(0.10) per share. Net tangible book value per share represents the amount of our total tangible assets, excluding goodwill and intangible assets, less total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares of our common stock outstanding. Dilution per share to new investors represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers for each share of common stock in this offering and the net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately following the completion of this offering.

 

After giving effect to the sale by us of 1,378,677 shares of our common stock in this offering at the public offering price of $4.29 per share of common stock and accompanying Warrant and after deducting the placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by us, our net tangible book value as of June 30, 2022 would have been approximately $3.3 million, or approximately $0.16 per share. This represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of approximately $0.26 per share to our existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in as-adjusted net tangible book value of approximately $4.13 per share to purchasers of our common stock in this offering, as illustrated by the following table:

 

Offering price per share and warrant           $ 4.29  
Net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2022   $ (0.10)          
Increase per share attributable to this offering   $ 0.26          
As-adjusted net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2022, after giving effect to this offering           $ 0.16  
                 
Dilution per share to new investors participating in this offering           $ 4.13  

 

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2022 was 19,507,260, which excludes, as of such date:

 

·561,105 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2022, with a weighted average exercise price of $6.23 per share;

 

·226,903 shares of common stock underlying restricted stock awards outstanding as of June 30, 2022;

 

·up to 2,378,725 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under our 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan as of June 30, 2022; and

 

·up to 1,378,677 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, at an exercise price of $5.22 per share.

 

To the extent that any outstanding options are exercised, new options are issued under our equity incentive plan, or we otherwise issue additional shares of common stock in the future at prices per share below the price per share for any shares sold in this offering, there will be further dilution to new investors. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING

 

We are offering 1,378,677 shares of our common stock, Warrants to purchase 1,378,677 shares of our common stock and the shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.

 

Common Stock

 

For a summary of our common stock and certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, please refer to the Description of Capital Stock, filed as Exhibit 4.2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2022, which is incorporated by reference herein. This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, copies of which have been previously filed with the SEC, and applicable provisions of Delaware law.

 

Warrants

 

The following summary of certain terms and provisions of the Warrants that are being offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the provisions of the Warrant, the form of which will be filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K in connection with this offering and incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus supplement forms a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms and provisions of the form of Warrant for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the Warrants.

 

Warrants will be issued in certificated form only.

 

Duration and Exercise Price

 

Each Warrant offered hereby has an initial exercise price per share equal to $5.22. The Warrants are exercisable immediately following their date of issuance and will expire on the fifth anniversary of the initial exercise date. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of stock dividends, stock splits, reorganizations or similar events affecting our common stock and the exercise price. Subject to Nasdaq rules and regulations, the Company may at any time during the term of the Warrant, subject to the prior written consent of the applicable holder, reduce the then current exercise price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by our board of directors.

 

Exercisability

 

The Warrants will be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part, by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice accompanied by payment in full for the number of shares of our common stock purchased upon such exercise (except in the case of a cashless exercise as discussed below). A holder (together with its affiliates) may not exercise any portion of such holder’s Warrant to the extent that the holder would own more than 4.99% (or, at the election of the purchaser, 9.99%) of the outstanding shares of common stock immediately after exercise, provided that upon at least 61 days’ prior notice from the holder to us, the holder may increase this beneficial ownership limit to up to 9.99% of the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the Warrants. No fractional shares of common stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of a Warrant. In lieu of fractional shares, we will round down to the nearest whole share.

 

Cashless Exercise

 

If, at the time a holder exercises its Warrants, a registration statement registering the issuance or the resale of the shares of common stock underlying the Warrants under the Securities Act is not then effective or available, then in lieu of making the cash payment otherwise contemplated to be made to us upon such exercise in payment of the aggregate exercise price, the holder may elect to instead to receive upon such exercise (either in whole or in part) the number of Warrant Shares (as defined in the Warrants) determined according to a cashless exercise formula set forth in the Warrants. If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised.

 

 

 

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Redemption for Cash

 

The Company may, at its option, elect to redeem, all, but not less than all, of the then-outstanding Warrants at the aggregate Exercise Price therefor at any time following September 14, 2023, upon notice to the registered holders of the Warrants that (i) there is an effective registration statement registering, and the prospectus contained therein is available for, the issuance of the Warrant Shares to holders, available throughout the 30-day period prior to the date the Company elects to redeem the Warrants and (ii) on the trading day prior to the date the Company elects to redeem the Warrants, the Common Stock shall have had an average volume weighted average trading price over the 20 preceding trading days of not less than $20.00 per share, as adjusted for any stock splits or recapitalization.

 

Fundamental Transaction

 

Subject to the Company’s right to redeem the Warrants in connection with a fundamental transaction, as described below, in the event of any fundamental transaction, as described in the Warrants and generally including any merger with or into another entity, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, tender offer or exchange offer, or reclassification of our shares of common stock, then upon any subsequent exercise of a Warrant, the holder will have the right to receive as alternate consideration, for each share of common stock that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such fundamental transaction, the number of shares of common stock of the successor or acquiring corporation of our company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration receivable upon or as a result of such transaction by a holder of the number of shares of common stock for which the Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such event. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a fundamental transaction in which the Company is not the survivor to assume all of the obligations of the Company under the Warrants.

 

The Company may, at its option, elect to redeem all, but not less than all, of the then-outstanding Warrants in connection with, and upon the closing of, a fundamental transaction. The consideration payable to the holder upon such redemption shall be, at the Company’s election, (i) the alternate consideration described above less the aggregate amount of the exercise price for the Warrants being so redeemed, which exercise price may be paid in cash or by proportionally reducing the alternate consideration to be received, or (ii) the cash value of the consideration payable under clause (i).

 

Transferability

 

Subject to applicable laws, a Warrant may be transferred at the option of the holder upon surrender of the Warrant to us together with the appropriate instruments of transfer and payment of funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes (if applicable).

 

Exchange Listing

 

There is no trading market for the Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system. We do not intend to list the Warrants on any securities exchange or nationally recognized trading system.

 

Right as a Stockholder

 

Except as otherwise provided in the Warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our common stock, the holders of the Warrants do not have the rights or privileges of holders of our common stock, including any voting rights, until they exercise their Warrants.

 

 

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

We have entered into a Placement Agency Agreement (the “Placement Agency Agreement”) the Placement Agent to act as our placement agent in connection with this offering. Under the terms of the Placement Agency Agreement, the Placement Agent has agreed to be our Placement Agent, on a “best efforts” basis, in connection with the issuance and sale by us of shares of common stock and Warrants pursuant to this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The terms of this offering were subject to market conditions and negotiations between us, the Placement Agent and the purchasers. The Placement Agency Agreement does not give rise to any commitment by the Placement Agent to purchase any of our common stock and Warrants, and the Placement Agent will have no authority to bind us by virtue of the Placement Agency Agreement. Further, the Placement Agent does not guarantee that it will be able to raise new capital in any prospective offering. The Placement Agent may engage sub-agents or selected dealers to assist with the offering.

 

The Placement Agent proposes to arrange for the sale of the shares of common stock and Warrants we are offering pursuant to this prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus to institutional and other accredited investors through a Purchase Agreement directly among the purchasers and us. We will only sell to a purchaser that has entered into the Purchase Agreement. We may not sell the entire amount of the securities being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement.

 

We expect to deliver the shares of common stock and Warrants being offered pursuant to this prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus on or about September 14, 2022, other than 419,580 shares of common stock and the related Warrants offered hereby that we expect to deliver or before October 28, 2022, in each case subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions.

 

Fees and Expenses

 

Subject to certain conditions and limitations, we have agreed to pay the Placement Agent a cash fee equal to 5.95% of the aggregate gross proceeds of raised from the sale of the securities actually placed by the Placement Agent in connection with this offering, other than for sales made to certain persons previously known to us, in which case the fee shall be equal 4.0%. We will also reimburse the Placement Agent for certain reasonable and documented out-of-pocket legal, due diligence, travel and other transaction fees incurred, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75,000. We will make all filings required under “Blue Sky” laws as may be reasonably requested by the Placement Agent, and pay all related expenses.

 

Indemnification

 

We have agreed to indemnify the Placement Agent and specified other persons against certain liabilities relating to or arising out of the Placement Agent’s activities under the engagement letter and to contribute to payments that the Placement Agent may be required to make in respect of such liabilities.

 

Regulation M

 

The Placement Agent may be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, and any commissions received by it and any profit realized on the resale of the securities sold by it while acting as principal might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act. As an underwriter, the Placement Agent would be required to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act and Rule 10b-5 and Regulation M under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of common stock and warrants by the Placement Agent acting as principal. Under these rules and regulations, the Placement Agent:

 

·may not engage in any stabilization activity in connection with our securities; and

 

·may not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities, other than as permitted under the Exchange Act, until it has completed its participation in the distribution.

 

 

 

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Lock-Up Agreements

 

We have agreed with the purchasers in this offering not to issue, enter into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of common stock or securities convertible into, exchangeable for, exercisable for, or repayable with common stock or file any registration statement or amendment or supplement thereto, other than this prospectus or filing a registration statement on Form S-8 in connection with any employee benefit plan, for a period of 60 days following the initial closing date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may make certain exempt issuances, and we may sell common stock under our existing “at-the-market” program on or after the date that is 45 days after the initial closing date and at a price per share equal or greater than a price of $4.17, as adjusted from time to time therein.

 

Our directors and executive officers have entered into lock-up agreements. Under these agreements, these individuals have agreed, subject to specified exceptions, not to sell or transfer any shares of common stock or securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, our shares of common stock during a period ending 60 days after the date of this prospectus, without first obtaining the written consent of the Placement Agent. Specifically, subject to specified exceptions, these individuals have agreed, in part, not to:

 

·offer, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend or hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of (or enter into any transaction which is designed to, or might reasonably be expected to, result in the disposition (whether by actual disposition or effective economic disposition due to cash settlement or otherwise) by such person or any affiliate of such person or any person in privity with such person or any such affiliate), directly or indirectly, of any of our shares of common stock or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for our common stock;

 

·establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position, enter into any swap or other agreement, arrangement, hedge or transaction that transfers to another, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, any of the economic consequences of ownership of our common stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for our common stock, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of our shares of common stock, in cash or otherwise; or

 

·publicly announce an intention to do any of the foregoing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

The following is a general summary of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations of the purchase, ownership, and disposition of our common stock and the Warrants. This summary does not describe all of the potential tax considerations that may be relevant in light of a prospective investor’s particular circumstances. For example, it does not address special classes of holders of our common stock or Warrants, such as banks, thrifts, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies, insurance companies, dealers in securities or currencies, persons subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to our Common Stock or Warrants being taken into account in an “applicable financial statement” as defined in Section 451(b) of the Code or tax-exempt investors. This summary is limited to investors that acquire our common stock or the Warrants in this offering and hold such common stock or Warrants as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (generally, property held for investment purposes). Further, it does not include any description of any alternative minimum tax consequences, the Medicare contribution tax on net investment income, estate, gift, or generation-skipping tax consequences, or consequences under the tax laws of any state or local jurisdiction or of any non-U.S. jurisdiction that may be applicable to holders of shares of our common stock or Warrants. This summary is based on the Code, the U.S. Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, and administrative and judicial decisions, all as in effect on the date hereof, and all of which are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis. There can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) will not challenge one or more of the descriptions of the tax consequences described herein, and we have not obtained, nor do we intend to obtain, a ruling from the IRS with respect to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of our shares of common stock or the Warrants.

 

As used in this prospectus, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common stock or Warrants that is not a partnership (or other “pass-through” entity) and is:

 

·an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

·a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized in, or under the laws of, the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia;

 

·an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

·a trust, if either (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons (within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) such trust has made a valid election under applicable Treasury regulations to be treated as a United States person for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

As used in this prospectus, the term “Non-U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of our common stock or Warrants that is not a U.S. Holder or a partnership (or other “pass-though” entity).

 

If an entity or arrangement that is classified as a partnership (or other “pass-through” entity) for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds our common stock or Warrants, the U.S. federal income tax consequences to such entity and the partners (or other owners) of such entity generally will depend on the activities of the entity and the status of such partners (or owners). This summary does not address the tax consequences to any such partner (or owner). Partners (or other owners) of entities or arrangements that are classified as partnerships or as “pass-through” entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences arising from and relating to the purchase, ownership, and disposition of our common stock or Warrants.

 

WE URGE ALL PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS TO CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND NON-U.S. INCOME, ESTATE AND OTHER TAX CONSIDERATIONS OF ACQUIRING, HOLDING AND DISPOSING OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

 

 

 

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Taxation of U.S. Holders

 

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders of the ownership and disposition of the shares of common stock and Warrants purchased in this offering. 

 

Allocation of Purchase Price and Characterization of a Unit

 

Although not entirely free from doubt, the purchase of one share of common stock in the offering should be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as the acquisition of one common share and one Warrant to acquire one share of common stock. We intend to treat the acquisition of a unit in this manner and, by purchasing a unit, you agree to adopt such treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Each holder that purchases a unit in the offering must allocate the purchase price paid by such holder for such unit between the common stock purchased and the Warrant based on their respective relative fair market values at the time of issuance. Under U.S. federal income tax law, each investor must make his or her own determination of such value based on all the relevant facts and circumstances. Therefore, we strongly urge each investor to consult his or her tax advisor regarding the determination of value for these purposes. A holder’s initial tax basis in the common stock and the Warrants should equal the portion of the purchase price allocated thereto.

 

The foregoing treatment of the common stock and the Warrants and a holder’s purchase price allocation are not binding on the IRS or the courts. Because there are no authorities that directly address the issuance of one Warrant to acquire one share of common stock upon the acquisition of a share of common stock in the offering, no assurance can be given that the IRS or the courts will agree with the characterization described above or the discussion below. Accordingly, each holder is advised to consult its own tax advisor regarding the risks associated with an investment in the common stock and the Warrants and regarding an allocation of the purchase price among the common stock and the Warrant. The remainder of this discussion generally assumes that the discussion above is respected for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

Dividends and Other Distributions on Shares of Common Stock

 

Distributions on shares of our common stock, including distributions on shares of our common stock received upon exercise of a Warrant and constructive dividends under Section 305 of the Code, will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. If a distribution exceeds our current or accumulated earnings and profits, the excess will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital and will reduce (but not below zero) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in such shares of our common stock, and any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain from a sale or exchange of shares of our common stock, subject to the tax treatment described below in “—Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Our Common Stock or Warrants.”

 

Dividends received by a corporate U.S. Holder generally will qualify for the dividends received deduction if the requisite holding period is satisfied. With certain exceptions, and provided certain holding period requirements are met, dividends received by a non-corporate U.S. Holder generally will constitute “qualified dividends” that will be subject to tax at the tax rate accorded to long-term capital gains.

 

Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Our Common Stock or Warrants

 

Upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of shares of our common stock or Warrants, including common stock received upon exercise of a warrant, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized upon such event and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in such shares of common stock or Warrants. Generally, such gain or loss will be capital gain or loss. Any such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for such shares or Warrants exceeds one year, and will otherwise be short-term capital gain or loss. Long-term capital gains recognized by non-corporate U.S. Holders generally are eligible under current law for reduced rates of tax, while short-term capital gain is taxed at ordinary income tax rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

 

 

 

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Exercise or Lapse of Warrants

 

A U.S. Holder generally will not recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes on the exercise of a Warrant and related receipt of our common stock.

 

Generally, upon the exercise of a Warrant (other than a cashless exercise as described below), a U.S. Holder will have a tax basis in our common stock received equal to the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the Warrant, plus the exercise price of the Warrant, and the holding period for our common stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of a Warrant will begin on the date following the date of exercise and will not include the period during which the U.S. Holder held the Warrant.

 

The U.S. federal income tax treatment of an exercise of a Warrant on a cashless basis is not clear, and could differ from the consequences described above. It is possible that a cashless exercise could be a taxable event, a non-realization event, or a tax-free recapitalization. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors as to the consequences of an exercise of a Warrant on a cashless basis, including with respect to their holding period and tax basis in the common stock received upon exercise of the Warrant.

 

If a Warrant is allowed to lapse unexercised, a U.S. Holder will recognize a capital loss in an amount equal to its tax basis in the Warrant. Such loss will be long-term capital loss if the Warrant has been held for more than one year as of the date the Warrant lapsed and will otherwise be short-term capital loss. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to certain limitations.

 

Possible Constructive Distributions

 

The terms of each Warrant provide for an adjustment to the number of shares of common stock for which the Warrant may be exercised or to the exercise price of the Warrant in certain events, as discussed in the section of this prospectus captioned Description of Securities We Are Offering—Warrants.” An adjustment which has the effect of preventing dilution generally should not be a taxable event. Nevertheless, a U.S. Holder of Warrants would be treated as receiving a constructive distribution from us if, for example, the adjustment increases the holder’s proportionate interest in our assets or earnings and profits (e.g., through an increase in the number of shares of common stock that would be obtained upon exercise or an adjustment to the exercise price of the Warrant) as a result of a distribution of cash to the holders of shares of our common stock that is taxable to such holders as a distribution. Such constructive distribution would be subject to tax as described above under Taxation of U.S. Holders—Dividends and Other Distributions on Shares of Common Stock” in the same manner as if such U.S. Holder received a cash distribution from us on common stock equal to the fair market value of such increased interest.

 

Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders

 

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to Non-U.S. Holders of the ownership and disposition of the shares of common stock and Warrants purchased in this offering.

 

Distributions

 

Distributions on shares of our common stock, including distributions on shares of our common stock received upon exercise of a Warrant and constructive dividends under Section 305 of the Code, will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. If a distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits, the excess will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital and will reduce (but not below zero) the Non-U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in such shares of our common stock, and any remaining excess will be treated as gain realized from the sale or exchange of the shares of our common stock, the treatment of which is described below under the section entitled “—Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Common Stock or Warrants.”

 

 

 

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Subject to the discussion below under “Foreign Accounts,” dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder generally will be subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at the rate of 30%, or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty. If a dividend is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if an applicable tax treaty requires, is also attributable to a U.S. “permanent establishment” maintained by such Non-U.S. Holder), the dividend will not be subject to any withholding tax, provided certain certification requirements are satisfied (as described below), and subject to the discussion below under “Foreign Accounts.” Instead, such dividends will be subject to U.S. federal income tax imposed on net income on the same basis that applies to U.S. persons generally. A corporate Non-U.S. Holder under certain circumstances also may be subject to an additional branch profits tax equal to 30%, or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty, on a portion of its effectively connected earnings and profits for the taxable year.

 

To claim the benefit of a tax treaty or to claim exemption from withholding on the grounds that income is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, a Non-U.S. Holder must provide a properly executed form, generally on IRS Form W-8BEN for treaty benefits or Form W-8ECI for effectively connected income, or such successor forms as the IRS designates, prior to the payment of dividends.

 

These forms must be periodically updated. Non-U.S. Holders generally may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld by timely filing an appropriate claim for refund with the IRS.

 

Non-U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential applicability of any income tax treaty in their particular circumstances.

 

Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Shares of Common Stock or Warrants

 

Subject to the discussions below under “—Information Reporting and Backup Withholding” and “—Foreign Accounts,” a Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on the sale, exchange or other disposition of shares of our common stock or Warrants purchased in this offering unless:

 

·the gain is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of the Non-U.S. Holder (and, if an applicable tax treaty requires, is also attributable to a U.S. “permanent establishment” maintained by such Non-U.S. Holder),

 

·in the case of a Non-U.S. Holder who is an individual, such holder is present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 or more days (as calculated for U.S. federal income tax purposes) during the taxable year of the disposition, and certain other conditions are satisfied, or

 

·we are or have been a “United States real property holding corporation,” or “USRPHC,” as defined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, at any time during the shorter of (i) the five-year period ending on the date of disposition and (ii) the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period for its shares of our common stock or Warrants. 

 

Gain described in the first bullet point above will be subject to tax at generally applicable U.S. federal income tax rates in the same manner as gain is taxable to U.S. Holders, unless an applicable income tax treaty provides otherwise. If such Non-U.S. Holder is a foreign corporation, such gain may also be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.

 

An individual Non-U.S. Holder described in the second bullet point above generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a flat rate of 30% (or at a reduced rate under an applicable income tax treaty) on any gain recognized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common stock or Warrants, which may be offset by certain U.S.-source capital losses (even though such individual is not considered a resident of the United States).

 

 

 

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With respect to the third bullet point above, a U.S. corporation is generally a USRPHC if the fair market value of its “United States real property interests” equals or exceeds 50% of the fair market value of its real property and trade or business assets. We believe that we currently are not, and expect that for the foreseeable future we will not become, a USRPHC. However, so long as our common stock is regularly traded on an established securities market, under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations, a Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of shares of our common stock or Warrants, unless the Non-U.S. Holder has owned, directly or by attribution, more than 5% of our common stock during the shorter of the five-year period preceding the disposition or the Non-U.S. Holder’s holding period for the shares of our common stock or Warrants (a “greater than 5% stockholder”). It is unclear how a U.S. Holder’s ownership of Warrants will affect the determination of whether such U.S. Holder owns more than 5% of our common stock. In addition, special rules may apply in the case of a disposition of Warrants if our common stock is considered to be regularly traded, but our Warrants are not considered to be publicly traded. If we are a USRPHC at any time within the applicable testing period and either our common stock and/or Warrants are not regularly traded on an established securities market or a U.S. Holder holds more than 5% of our outstanding common stock and/or Warrants, directly, indirectly, or constructively, at any time during the applicable testing period, such U.S. Holder will generally be taxed on any gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of our Common Stock and/or Warrants in the same manner as gain that is effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business, except that the branch profits tax generally will not apply. In addition, a purchaser may be required to withhold and remit to the IRS 15% of the purchase price, unless an exception applies.

 

Possible Constructive Distributions

 

The terms of each Warrant provide for an adjustment to the number of shares of common stock for which the Warrant may be exercised or to the exercise price of the Warrant in certain events, as discussed in the section of this prospectus captioned Description of Securities We Are Offering—Warrants.” An adjustment that has the effect of preventing dilution generally should not be a taxable event. Nevertheless, a U.S. Holder would be treated as receiving a constructive distribution from us if, for example, the adjustment increases your proportionate interest in our assets or earnings and profits as a result of a distribution of cash to the holders of shares of our common stock that is taxable to such holders as a distribution. U.S. Holders would be subject to U.S. federal income tax withholding as described above under Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders—Distributions” under that section in the same manner as if such Non-U.S. Holder received a cash distribution from us on common stock equal to the fair market value of such increased interest.

 

Foreign Accounts

 

Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code (commonly referred to as “FATCA”) generally impose a 30% withholding tax on “withholdable payments,” which include dividends on our common stock and gross proceeds from the disposition of our common stock paid to (i) a foreign financial institution (as defined in Section 1471 of the Code) unless it agrees to collect and disclose to the IRS information regarding direct and indirect U.S. account holders and (ii) a non-financial foreign entity unless it certifies certain information regarding substantial U.S. owners of the entity, which generally includes any U.S. person who directly or indirectly owns more than 10% of the entity. Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules. Under U.S. Treasury Regulations and IRS guidance, the withholding obligations described above apply to payments of dividends on our common stock. While these withholding obligations would also apply to payments of gross proceeds from a sale or other disposition of our common stock, recently proposed Treasury Regulations, which state that taxpayers may rely on the proposed regulations until final regulations are issued, eliminate this requirement. Prospective investors should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the potential tax consequences of FATCA.


Information Reporting and Backup Withholding Tax

 

Generally, we or the applicable agent must report annually to the IRS the amount of dividends paid to a holder, the holder’s name, and address and the amount of tax withheld, if any. A similar report will be sent to such holder. Pursuant to applicable income tax treaties or other agreements, the IRS may make these reports available to tax authorities in a holder’s country of residence.

 

 

 

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Payments of dividends on or of proceeds from the disposition of our Common Stock or Warrants made to a holder may also be subject to backup withholding at a current rate of 24% and additional information reporting unless such holder establishes an exemption, for example, by providing a properly completed IRS W-9 certifying your exemption from backup withholding or by certifying such holder’s non-U.S. status on a properly completed IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E or another appropriate version of IRS Form W-8.

 

Backup withholding is not an additional tax; rather, the U.S. federal income tax liability of persons subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund or credit may generally be obtained from the IRS, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS in a timely manner.

 

THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX DISCUSSION SET FORTH ABOVE IS INCLUDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE DEPENDING UPON AN INVESTOR’S PARTICULAR SITUATION. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO ALL TAX CONSEQUENCES TO THEM OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON STOCK OR WARRANTS, INCLUDING THE TAX CONSEQUENCES UNDER STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. AND OTHER TAX LAWS, AND THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ANY CHANGES THEREIN. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

 

The validity of the issuance of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, Austin, Texas. The Placement Agent is being represented in connection with this offering by McGuireWoods LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

EXPERTS

 

The consolidated financial statements incorporated in this prospectus supplement by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the two-year period ended December 31, 2021 have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of Whitley Penn LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of such firm as experts in auditing and accounting. 

 

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, including us, that file electronically with the SEC. The address for the SEC’s website is www.sec.gov.

 

We make available, free of charge, through our investor relations website, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, statements of changes in beneficial ownership of securities and amendments to those reports and statements as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with the SEC. The address for our website is ir.intrusion.com. The contents on our website are not part of this prospectus supplement, and the reference to our website does not constitute incorporation by reference into this prospectus supplement of the information contained at that site.

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference into this prospectus the information we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein, or in any subsequently filed document, which also is incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes such earlier statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.

 

We hereby incorporate by reference into this prospectus the following documents that we have filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act File No. 001-20191 (other than information that is furnished and not filed with the SEC):

 

·our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 18, 2022, including the portions of our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A that are incorporated by reference into such Annual Report;

 

·our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 13, 2022 and August 4, 2022, respectively;

 

·our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 26, 2022, March 10, 2022, April 1, 2022, April 13, 2022, May 17, 2022, May 27, 2022, June 10, 2022, June 27, 2022, June 29, 2022, and August 4, 2022 and our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on June 22, 2022; and

 

·the description of our common stock set forth in Exhibit 4.2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed by us on March 18, 2022, including any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating such description.

 

 

 

 

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All documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than the information that is furnished and not filed with the SEC) after the date of this prospectus and prior to the termination of offerings under this prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus from the date of filing of the documents, unless we specifically provide otherwise. Information that we file with the SEC will automatically update and may replace information previously filed with the SEC. To the extent that any information contained in any such SEC filing or any exhibit thereto, was or is furnished to, rather than filed with the SEC, such information or exhibit is specifically not incorporated by reference.

 

Upon written or oral request made to us at the address or telephone number below, we will, at no cost to the requester, provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this prospectus is delivered, a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus (other than an exhibit to a filing, unless that exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into that filing), but not delivered with this prospectus. You may also access this information on our Investor Relations website at ir.intrusion.com by viewing the “SEC Filings” subsection of the “Financials” menu. No additional information on our website is deemed to be part of or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. We have included our website address in this prospectus solely as an inactive textual reference.

 

 

Intrusion Inc.

101 East Park Blvd, Suite 1200

Plano, Texas 75074

Attn: Investor Relations

(972) 234-6400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prospectus

Intrusion Inc.

$100,000,000

Common Stock

Preferred Stock

Debt Securities

Warrants

Units

 

We may, from time to time in one or more offerings, offer and sell up to $100,000,000 in the aggregate of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities.

 

This prospectus provides a general description of the securities we may offer in the future. In the event of an offering of securities, we will provide the specific terms of the securities offered in one or more supplements to this prospectus. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you in connection with these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus may add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read carefully this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, as well as the documents incorporated by reference before you invest in any of our securities. This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell any securities unless accompanied by the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “INTZ.” On August 11, 2021, the last reported sale price for our common stock was $4.58 per share.

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus, as updated in the applicable prospectus supplement, any related free writing prospectus and other future filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are incorporated by reference into this prospectus, for a discussion of the factors you should consider carefully before deciding to purchase our securities.

 

We will sell these securities directly to investors, through agents designated from time to time or to or through underwriters or dealers. For additional information on the methods of sale, you should refer to the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this prospectus. If any underwriters are involved in the sale of any securities with respect to which this prospectus is being delivered, the names of such underwriters and any applicable commissions or discounts will be set forth in a prospectus supplement. The price to the public of such securities and the net proceeds we expect to receive from such sale will also be set forth in a prospectus supplement.

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

The date of this prospectus is August 16, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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About this Prospectus

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Summary 1
Risk Factors 4
Forward-Looking Statements 5
Use of Proceeds 6
Securities We May Offer 7
Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock 7
Description of Debt Securities 11
Description of Warrants 20
Description of Units 22
Legal Ownership of Securities 23
Plan of Distribution 26
Legal Matters 28
Experts 28
Where You Can Find More Information 28
Information Incorporated by Reference 28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About this Prospectus

 

This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may from time to time sell common stock, preferred stock, debt securities or warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities, in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $100,000,000. We have provided to you in this prospectus a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities under this shelf registration, we will, to the extent required by law, provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus or in any documents that we have incorporated by reference into this prospectus. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus and the prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement or the related free writing prospectus, as applicable; provided that if any statement in one of these documents is inconsistent with a statement in another document having a later date — for example, a document filed after the date of this prospectus and incorporated by reference into this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or any related free writing perspective — the statement in the document having the later date modifies or supersedes the earlier statement.

 

We have not authorized any dealer, agent or other person to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement, or any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you. You must not rely upon any information or representation not contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or an accompanying prospectus supplement, or any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you. This prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement, if any, do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the registered securities to which they relate, nor do this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement 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 contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus is accurate on any date subsequent to the date set forth on the front of the document or that any information we have incorporated by reference is correct on any date subsequent to the date of the document incorporated by reference (as our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date), even though this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus is delivered or securities are sold on a later date.

 

As permitted by SEC rules and regulations, the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part includes additional information not contained in this prospectus. You may read the registration statement and the other reports we file with the SEC at its website or at its offices described below under Where You Can Find More Information.”

 

 

 

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Summary

 

This summary highlights the information contained elsewhere in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. Because this is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in our securities. You should carefully read this entire prospectus, including the information contained under the heading Risk Factors,” and all other information included or incorporated by reference into this prospectus in their entirety before you invest in our securities.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this prospectus to “Intrusion,” “we,” “us,” “our,” the Company or similar words refer to Intrusion Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

 

Company Overview

 

We develop, sell and support products that protect any-sized company or government organization by fusing advanced threat intelligence with real-time artificial intelligence to neutralize cyberattacks as they occur—including Zero-Day attacks. We market and distribute our solutions through a direct sales force and value-added resellers. Our end-user customers include U.S. federal government entities, state and local government entities, and companies ranging in size from mid-market to large enterprises.

 

We were organized in Texas in 1983 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1995. Our principal executive offices are located at 101 East Park Boulevard, Suite 1200, Plano, Texas 75074, and our telephone number is (972) 234 6400. Our corporate website is www.intrusion.com. We make available free of charge through our Investor Relations website, available at ir.intrusion.com, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus.

 

The Securities We May Offer

 

We may offer shares of our common stock and preferred stock, various series of debt securities and warrants to purchase any of such securities, either individually or in units, with a total value of up to $100,000,000 from time to time under this prospectus, together with any applicable prospectus supplement and related free writing prospectus, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions at the time of offering. If we issue any debt securities at a discount from their original stated principal amount, then, for purposes of calculating the total dollar amount of all securities issued under this prospectus, we will treat the initial offering price of the debt securities as the total original principal amount of the debt securities. Each time we offer securities under this prospectus, we will provide offerees with a prospectus supplement that will describe the specific amounts, prices and other important terms of the securities being offered, including, to the extent applicable:

 

·designation or classification;

 

·aggregate principal amount or aggregate offering price;

 

·maturity, if applicable;

 

·original issue discount, if any;

 

·rates and times of payment of interest or dividends, if any;

 

 

 

 

 

 

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·redemption, conversion, exchange or sinking fund terms, if any;

 

·conversion or exchange prices or rates, if any, and, if applicable, any provisions for changes to or adjustments in the conversion or exchange prices or rates and in the securities or other property receivable upon conversion or exchange;

 

·ranking;

 

·restrictive covenants, if any;

 

·voting or other rights, if any; and

 

·important U.S. federal income tax considerations.

 

The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus or in documents we have incorporated by reference. However, no prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus will offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

 

We may sell the securities to or through underwriters, dealers or agents or directly to purchasers. We, as well as any agents acting on our behalf, reserve the sole right to accept and to reject in whole or in part any proposed purchase of securities. Each prospectus supplement will set forth the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved in the sale of securities described in that prospectus supplement and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them, details regarding any over-allotment option granted to them, and net proceeds to us. The following is a summary of the securities we may offer with this prospectus.

 

Common Stock

 

As of the date of this prospectus, our restated certificate of incorporation (our certificate of incorporation), authorizes us to issue 80,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which 17,624,506 shares were issued and outstanding as of August 1, 2021. We may offer shares of our common stock either alone or underlying other registered securities convertible into or exercisable for our common stock. Holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in such dividends as our board of directors may declare from time to time out of legally available funds, subject to the preferential rights of the holders of any then-outstanding shares of our preferred stock. Currently, we do not pay any dividends on our common stock. Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote per share. In this prospectus, we provide a general description of, among other things, the rights and restrictions that apply to holders of our common stock.

 

Preferred Stock

 

As of the date of this prospectus, we have no outstanding shares of preferred stock. However, our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. Our board of directors has the authority, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law, to issue preferred stock in one or more series, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each series and any of its qualifications, limitations or restrictions, in each case without further vote or action by our stockholders. Each series of preferred stock offered by us will be more fully described in the particular prospectus supplement that will accompany this prospectus, including redemption provisions, rights in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, voting rights and conversion rights.

 

 

 

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Debt Securities

 

We may offer general debt obligations, which may be secured or unsecured, senior or subordinated and convertible into shares of our common stock. In this prospectus, we refer to the senior debt securities and the subordinated debt securities together as the “debt securities.” We may issue debt securities under a note purchase agreement or under an indenture to be entered between us and a trustee; forms of the senior and subordinated indentures are included as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The relevant indenture does not limit the amount of securities that may be issued under it and provides that debt securities may be issued in one or more series. The senior debt securities will have the same rank as all of our other indebtedness that is not subordinated. The subordinated debt securities will be subordinated to our senior debt on terms set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. In addition, the subordinated debt securities will be effectively subordinated to creditors and preferred stockholders of our subsidiaries. Our board of directors will determine the terms of each series of debt securities being offered. This prospectus contains only general terms and provisions of the debt securities. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular terms of the debt securities offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of debt securities being offered, as well as the complete note agreements and/or indentures that contain the terms of the debt securities. Forms of indentures have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of debt securities containing the terms of debt securities we offer under this prospectus will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will be incorporated by reference from another report that we file with the SEC.

 

Warrants

 

We may offer warrants for the purchase of shares of our common stock or preferred stock or of debt securities. We may issue the warrants by themselves or together with common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, and the warrants may be attached to or separate from any offered securities. Our board of directors will determine the terms of the warrants. This prospectus contains only general terms and provisions of the warrants. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular terms of the warrants being offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of warrants being offered, as well as the complete form of warrant and/or the warrant agreement and warrant certificate, as applicable, that contain the terms of the warrants. We will file as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another report that we file with the SEC, the form of warrant and/or the warrant agreement and warrant certificate, as applicable, that contain the terms of the particular series of warrants we are offering, and any supplemental agreements, before the issuance of such warrants.

 

Units

 

We may offer units consisting of our common stock or preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants to purchase any of these securities in one or more series. We may evidence each series of units by unit certificates that we will issue under a separate agreement. We may enter into unit agreements with a unit agent. Each unit agent will be a bank or trust company that we select. We will indicate the name and address of the unit agent in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of units. This prospectus contains only a summary of certain general features of the units. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular features of the units being offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of units being offered, as well as the complete unit agreements that contain the terms of the units. Specific unit agreements will contain additional important terms and provisions and we will file as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another report that we file with the SEC, the form of each unit agreement relating to units offered under this prospectus.

 

 

 

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Risk Factors

 

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, each of which is incorporated by reference in this prospectus, together with all other information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, as may be updated by our subsequent filings under the Exchange Act, and the risk factors and other information contained in any applicable prospectus supplement and in any related free writing prospectus in connection with a specific offering, before deciding whether to purchase any of the securities being registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. Each of the risk factors could adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition, as well as adversely affect the value of an investment in our securities, and the occurrence of any of these risks might cause you to lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently believe are not material may also adversely affect our business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This prospectus, each prospectus supplement and the information incorporated by reference in this prospectus and each prospectus supplement contain certain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as “estimate,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “continue,” “project,” “potentially,” “plan” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, which we describe in more detail in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, include, but are not limited to:

 

·that to improve our financial performance, we must increase our revenue levels;

 

·our ability to successfully market, promote, and sell our new commercial solution, INTRUSION Shield, and market it through new sales channels to a new set of prospective customers;

 

·our INTRUSION Shield solution failing to perform as expected or us being unable to meet our customers’ needs or to achieve market acceptance;

 

·effects of the coronavirus on the U.S. and global economies;

 

·customer concentration including many U.S. government entities;

 

·technological changes in the network security industry;

 

·intense competition from both start-up and established companies;

 

·potential conflict of your interests with the interests of our larger stockholders;

 

·technical or other errors with our products;

 

·actual or threatened litigation and the costs and efforts spent to defend against such litigation;

 

·a breach of network security;

 

·our ability to protect our intellectual property and the cost associated with defending claims of infringement; and

 

·our intended use of the net proceeds from offerings of our securities under this prospectus.

 

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what we projected. These forward-looking statements and other statements made elsewhere in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statement you read in this prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Subject to applicable law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

 

 

 

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Use of Proceeds

 

Except as described in any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus in connection with a specific offering, we currently intend to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Securities We May Offer

 

We may offer shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock, debt securities, or warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities. We may offer up to $100,000,000 of securities under this prospectus. If securities are offered as units, we will describe the terms of the units in a prospectus supplement.

 

Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock

 

The following description of our common stock and preferred stock, together with any additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, summarizes the material terms and provisions of our common stock and the preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any future common stock or preferred stock that we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any class or series of these securities in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. For the complete terms of our common stock and preferred stock, please refer to our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, each as amended to date, that are incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or may be incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of these securities may also be affected by the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”). The summary below and that contained in any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus are qualified in their entirety by reference to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as in effect at the time of any offering of securities under this prospectus.

 

Common Stock

 

As of the date of this prospectus, our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue 80,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which 17,624,506 shares were issued and outstanding as of August 1, 2021. Additional shares of authorized common stock may be issued, as authorized by our board of directors from time to time, without stockholder approval, except as may be required by applicable securities exchange requirements. The holders of common stock possess exclusive voting rights in us, except to the extent our board of directors specifies voting power with respect to any other class of securities issued in the future. Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors. Stockholders do not have any right to cumulate votes in the election of directors.

 

Subject to preferences that may be granted to the holders of preferred stock, each holder of our common stock is entitled to share ratably in distributions to stockholders and to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared from time to time by our board of directors out of legally available funds. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock will be entitled to share ratably in the net assets legally available for distribution to stockholders after the payment of all of our debts and other liabilities and the satisfaction of any liquidation preference granted to the holders of any shares of preferred stock. Holders of our common stock have no preemptive, conversion, subscription or other rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common stock.

 

All of the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus or upon the conversion of any preferred stock or debt securities or exercise of any warrants offered pursuant to this prospectus, when issued and paid for, will also be, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

Securities Exchange Listing

 

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Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Computershare.

 

Preferred Stock

 

While we currently have no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding, our certificate of incorporate provides that up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, at the discretion of the board of directors without stockholder approval, with each such series to consist of such number of shares and to have such voting powers (whether full or limited, or no voting powers) and such designations, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional, redemption, conversion, exchange or other special rights, and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such series adopted by the board of directors prior to the issuance thereof. This means that our board has the discretion to issue shares of preferred stock that had provisions that could be superior in rights and preferences to shares of our common stock and which could be dilutive to holders of our common stock. Further, such rights and preferences could have the effect of preventing or hindering certain fundamental transactions, such as a merger or sale of all or substantially all of our assets or another change of control that would otherwise be beneficial to the holders of our common stock.

 

The particular terms of each class or series of preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus, including redemption rights, liquidation preferences, voting rights, dividend rights and/or conversion rights, will be more fully described in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the preferred stock offered thereby. The rights, preferences and restrictions of any series of preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus will be set forth in the certificate of designation relating to that series. We will file as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another report we file with the SEC, the form of any certificate of designation that describes the terms of the series of preferred stock we may offer before the issuance of the related series of preferred stock. The applicable prospectus supplement will specify the terms of the series of preferred stock we may offer, including, but not limited to:

 

·the distinctive designation and the maximum number of shares in the series;

 

·the number of shares we are offering and purchase price per share;

 

·the liquidation preference, if any;

 

·the terms on which dividends, if any, will be paid;

 

·the voting rights, if any, of the shares of the relevant series;

 

·the terms and conditions, if any, on which the shares of the series shall be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or classes of capital stock;

 

·the terms on which the shares may be redeemed, if at all;

 

·any listing of the preferred stock on any securities exchange or market;

 

·a discussion of any material or special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the preferred stock; and

 

·any or all other preferences, rights, restrictions, including restrictions on transferability, and qualifications of shares of the series.

 

 

 

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The description of preferred stock above and the description of the terms of a particular series of preferred stock in any applicable prospectus supplement are not complete. You should refer to the applicable certificate of designation for complete information.

 

The DGCL provides that the holders of preferred stock will have the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving fundamental changes in the rights of holders of that preferred stock. This right is in addition to any voting rights that may be provided for in the applicable certificate of designation.

 

Anti-takeover Effects of Provisions of Our Charter and Bylaws

 

Our charter and our bylaws, include a number of provisions that could deter hostile takeovers or delay or prevent changes in control of our company, including the following:

 

·Board of Directors Vacancies: Our charter and bylaws authorize only our board of directors to fill vacant directorships, including newly created seats. In addition, the number of directors constituting our board of directors may only be set by a resolution adopted by a majority vote of our entire board of directors. These provisions would prevent a stockholder from increasing the size of our board of directors and then gaining control of our board of directors by filling the resulting vacancies with its own nominees. This makes it more difficult to change the composition of our board of directors but promotes continuity of management.

 

·Stockholder Action; Special Meetings of Stockholders: Our charter provides that our stockholders may not take action by written consent, but may only take action at annual or special meetings of our stockholders. As a result, a holder controlling a majority of our capital stock would not be able to amend our bylaws or remove directors without holding a meeting of our stockholders called in accordance with our bylaws. Further, our bylaws and charter provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by a majority of our board of directors, the Chairman of our board of directors or our Chief Executive Officer, thus prohibiting a stockholder from calling a special meeting. These provisions might delay the ability of our stockholders to force consideration of a proposal or for stockholders controlling a majority of our capital stock to take any action, including the removal of directors.

 

·Advance Notice Requirements for Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations: Our bylaws provide advance notice procedures for stockholders seeking to bring matters before our annual meeting of stockholders or to nominate candidates for election as directors at our annual meeting of stockholders. Our bylaws also specify certain requirements regarding the form and content of a stockholder’s notice. These provisions might preclude our stockholders from bringing matters before our annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for directors at our annual meeting of stockholders if the proper procedures are not followed. We expect that these provisions might also discourage or deter a potential acquirer from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect the acquirer’s own slate of directors or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our board of directors.

 

·No Cumulative Voting: The DGCL provides that stockholders are not entitled to the right to cumulate votes in the election of directors unless a corporation’s certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Our charter does not provide for cumulative voting.

 

·Indemnification: Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors against losses as they incur in investigations and legal proceedings resulting from their services to us, which may include service in connection with takeover defense measures.

 

 

 

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Delaware Anti-takeover Statute

 

We are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, an anti-takeover law. In general, Section 203 prohibits, with some exceptions, a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with any “interested stockholder” for a period of three years following the date that stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:

 

·prior to that date, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

 

·upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the number of shares of voting stock outstanding (but not the voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those shares owned by persons who are directors and officers and by excluding employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

 

·on or subsequent to that date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors of the corporation and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66-2/3% of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.

 

Section 203 defines “business combination” to include any of the following:

 

·any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;

 

·any sale, transfer, pledge or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation involving the interested stockholder;

 

·subject to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder;

 

·any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or

 

·the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation.

 

In general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as any person who, together with the person’s affiliates and associates, beneficially owns, or within three years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status did beneficially own, 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.

 

The above provisions may deter a hostile takeover or delay a change in control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Description of Debt Securities

 

We may issue debt securities, in one or more series, as either senior or subordinated debt or as senior or subordinated convertible debt. The following description, together with the additional information we include in any applicable prospectus supplements or free writing prospectuses, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any future debt securities we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any debt securities that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus. The terms of any debt securities we offer under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms we describe below. However, no prospectus supplement shall fundamentally change the terms that are set forth in this prospectus or offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of its effectiveness. As of August 1, 2021, we had no outstanding registered debt securities. Unless the context requires otherwise, whenever we refer to the indentures,” we also are referring to any supplemental indentures that specify the terms of a particular series of debt securities.

 

We will issue any senior debt securities under the senior indenture that we will enter into with the trustee named in the senior indenture. We will issue any subordinated debt securities under the subordinated indenture and any supplemental indentures that we will enter into with the trustee named in the subordinated indenture. We have filed forms of these documents as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of debt securities containing the terms of the debt securities being offered will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or will be incorporated by reference from reports that we file with the SEC.

 

The indentures will be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the “Trust Indenture Act”). We use the term “trustee” to refer to either the trustee under the senior indenture or the trustee under the subordinated indenture, as applicable.

 

The following summaries of material provisions of the senior debt securities, the subordinated debt securities and the indentures are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the indenture and any supplemental indentures applicable to a particular series of debt securities. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements and any related free writing prospectuses related to the debt securities that we may offer under this prospectus, as well as the complete indentures that contains the terms of the debt securities. Except as we may otherwise indicate, the terms of the senior indenture and the subordinated indenture are identical.

 

General

 

The terms of each series of debt securities will be established by or pursuant to a resolution of our board of directors and set forth or determined in the manner provided in an officers’ certificate or by a supplemental indenture. Debt securities may be issued in separate series without limitation as to aggregate principal amount. We may specify a maximum aggregate principal amount for the debt securities of any series. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of debt securities being offered, including:

 

·the title;

 

·the principal amount being offered, and if a series, the total amount authorized and the total amount outstanding;

 

·any limit on the amount that may be issued;

 

·whether or not we will issue the series of debt securities in global form, and, if so, the terms and who the depositary will be;

 

·the maturity date;

 

 

 

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·whether and under what circumstances, if any, we will pay additional amounts on any debt securities held by a person who is not a United States person for tax purposes, and whether we can redeem the debt securities if we have to pay such additional amounts;

 

·the annual interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, or the method for determining the rate and the date interest will begin to accrue, the dates interest will be payable and the regular record dates for interest payment dates or the method for determining such dates;

 

·whether or not the debt securities will be secured or unsecured, and the terms of any secured debt;

 

·the terms of the subordination of any series of subordinated debt;

 

·the place where payments will be made;

 

·restrictions on transfer, sale or other assignment, if any;

 

·our right, if any, to defer payment of interest and the maximum length of any such deferral period;

 

·the date, if any, after which, and the price at which, we may, at our option, redeem the series of debt securities pursuant to any optional or provisional redemption provisions and the terms of those redemption provisions;

 

·provisions for a sinking fund purchase or other analogous fund, if any, including the date, if any, on which, and the price at which we are obligated, pursuant thereto or otherwise, to redeem, or at the holder’s option, to purchase, the series of debt securities and the currency or currency unit in which the debt securities are payable;

 

·whether the indenture will restrict our ability or the ability of our subsidiaries to:

 

oincur additional indebtedness;

 

oissue additional securities;

 

ocreate liens;

 

opay dividends or make distributions in respect of our capital stock or the capital stock of our subsidiaries;

 

oredeem capital stock;

 

oplace restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, make distributions or transfer assets;

 

omake investments or other restricted payments;

 

 

 

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osell or otherwise dispose of assets;

 

oenter into sale-leaseback transactions;

 

oengage in transactions with stockholders or affiliates;

 

oissue or sell stock of our subsidiaries; or

 

oeffect a consolidation or merger;

 

·whether the indenture will require us to maintain any interest coverage, fixed charge, cash flow-based, asset-based or other financial ratios;

 

·a discussion of certain material or special U.S. federal income tax considerations applicable to the debt securities;

 

·information describing any book-entry features;

 

·the applicability of the provisions in the indenture on discharge;

 

·whether the debt securities are to be offered at a price such that they will be deemed to be offered at an “original issue discount” as defined in paragraph (a) of Section 1273 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;

 

·the denominations in which we will issue the series of debt securities, if other than denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof;

 

·the currency of payment of debt securities if other than U.S. dollars and the manner of determining the equivalent amount in U.S. dollars; and

 

·any other specific terms, preferences, rights or limitations of, or restrictions on, the debt securities, including any additional events of default or covenants provided with respect to the debt securities, and any terms that may be required by us or advisable under applicable laws or regulations.

 

Conversion or Exchange Rights

 

We will set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms under which a series of debt securities may be convertible into or exchangeable for our common stock, our preferred stock or other securities (including securities of a third party). We will include provisions as to whether conversion or exchange is mandatory, at the option of the holder or at our option. We may include provisions pursuant to which the number of shares of our common stock, our preferred stock or other securities (including securities of a third party) that the holders of the series of debt securities receive would be subject to adjustment.

 

 

 

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Consolidation, Merger or Sale

 

Unless we provide otherwise in the prospectus supplement applicable to a particular series of debt securities, the indentures will not contain any covenant that restricts our ability to merge or consolidate, or sell, convey, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. However, any successor to or acquirer of such assets must assume all of our obligations under the indentures or the debt securities, as appropriate. If the debt securities are convertible into or exchangeable for our other securities or securities of other entities, the person with whom we consolidate or merge or to whom we sell all of our property must make provisions for the conversion of the debt securities into securities that the holders of the debt securities would have received if they had converted the debt securities before the consolidation, merger or sale.

 

Events of Default under the Indenture

 

Unless we provide otherwise in the prospectus supplement applicable to a particular series of debt securities, the following are events of default under the indentures with respect to any series of debt securities that we may issue:

 

·if we fail to pay interest when due and payable and our failure continues for 90 days and the time for payment has not been extended;

 

·if we fail to pay the principal, premium or sinking fund payment, if any, when due and payable at maturity, upon redemption or repurchase or otherwise, and the time for payment has not been extended;

 

·if we fail to observe or perform any other covenant contained in the debt securities or the indentures, other than a covenant specifically relating to another series of debt securities, and our failure continues for 90 days after we receive notice from the trustee or we and the trustee receive notice from the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the applicable series; and

 

·if specified events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occur.

 

We will describe in each applicable prospectus supplement any additional events of default relating to the relevant series of debt securities.

 

If an event of default with respect to debt securities of any series occurs and is continuing, other than an event of default specified in the last bullet point above, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series, by notice to us in writing, and to the trustee if notice is given by such holders, may declare the unpaid principal, premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, due and payable immediately. If an event of default arises due to the occurrence of certain specified bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization events, the unpaid principal, premium, if any, and accrued interest, if any, of each issue of debt securities then outstanding shall be due and payable without any notice or other action on the part of the trustee or any holder.

 

The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of an affected series may waive any default or event of default with respect to the series and its consequences, except defaults or events of default regarding payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest, unless we have cured the default or event of default in accordance with the indenture. Any waiver shall cure the default or event of default.

 

 

 

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Subject to the terms of the indentures, if an event of default under an indenture shall occur and be continuing, the trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under such indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders of the applicable series of debt securities, unless such holders have offered the trustee reasonable indemnity or security satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense. The holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of any series will have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee, or exercising any trust or power conferred on the trustee, with respect to the debt securities of that series, provided that:

 

·the direction so given by the holder is not in conflict with any law or the applicable indenture; and

 

·subject to its duties under the Trust Indenture Act, the trustee need not take any action that might involve it in personal liability or might be unduly prejudicial to the holders not involved in the proceeding.

 

The indentures provide that if an event of default has occurred and is continuing, the trustee will be required in the exercise of its powers to use the degree of care that a prudent person would use in the conduct of its own affairs. The trustee, however, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the indenture, or that the trustee determines is unduly prejudicial to the rights of any other holder of the relevant series of debt securities, or that would involve the trustee in personal liability. Prior to taking any action under the indentures, the trustee will be entitled to indemnification against all costs, expenses and liabilities that would be incurred by taking or not taking such action.

 

A holder of the debt securities of any series will have the right to institute a proceeding under the indentures or to appoint a receiver or trustee, or to seek other remedies only if:

 

·the holder has given written notice to the trustee of a continuing event of default with respect to that series;

 

·the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series have made a written request and such holders have offered reasonable indemnity to the trustee or security satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense or to be incurred in compliance with instituting the proceeding as trustee; and

 

·the trustee does not institute the proceeding and does not receive from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of that series other conflicting directions within 90 days after the notice, request and offer.

 

These limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by a holder of debt securities if we default in the payment of the principal, premium, if any, or interest on, the debt securities, or other defaults that may be specified in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

We will periodically file statements with the trustee regarding our compliance with specified covenants in the indentures.

 

The indentures provide that if a default occurs and is continuing and is actually known to a responsible officer of the trustee, the trustee must mail to each holder notice of the default within the earlier of 90 days after it occurs and 30 days after it is known by a responsible officer of the trustee or written notice of it is received by the trustee, unless such default has been cured or waived. Except in the case of a default in the payment of principal or premium of, or interest on, any debt security or certain other defaults specified in an indenture, the trustee shall be protected in withholding such notice if and so long as the board of directors, the executive committee or a trust committee of directors, or responsible officers of the trustee, in good faith determine that withholding notice is in the best interests of holders of the relevant series of debt securities.

 

 

 

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Modification of Indenture; Waiver

 

Subject to the terms of the indenture for any series of debt securities that we may issue, we and the trustee may change an indenture without the consent of any holders with respect to the following specific matters:

 

·to fix any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the indenture;

 

·to comply with the provisions described above under “Description of Debt Securities — Consolidation, Merger or Sale;”

 

·to comply with any requirements of the SEC in connection with the qualification of any indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;

 

·to add to, delete from or revise the conditions, limitations and restrictions on the authorized amount, terms or purposes of issue, authentication and delivery of debt securities, as set forth in the indenture;

 

·to provide for the issuance of, and establish the form and terms and conditions of, the debt securities of any series as provided under “Description of Debt Securities — General,” to establish the form of any certifications required to be furnished pursuant to the terms of the indenture or any series of debt securities, or to add to the rights of the holders of any series of debt securities;

 

·to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment hereunder by a successor trustee;

 

·to provide for uncertificated debt securities and to make all appropriate changes for such purpose;

 

·to add such new covenants, restrictions, conditions or provisions for the benefit of the holders, to make the occurrence, or the occurrence and the continuance, of a default in any such additional covenants, restrictions, conditions or provisions an event of default or to surrender any right or power conferred to us in the indenture; or

 

·to change anything that does not adversely affect the interests of any holder of debt securities of any series in any material respect.

 

In addition, under the indentures, the rights of holders of a series of debt securities may be changed by us and the trustee with the written consent of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of each series that is affected. However, subject to the terms of the indenture for any series of debt securities that we may issue or otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement applicable to a particular series of debt securities, we and the trustee may only make the following changes with the consent of each holder of any outstanding debt securities affected:

 

·extending the stated maturity of the series of debt securities;

 

·reducing the principal amount, reducing the rate of or extending the time of payment of interest, or reducing any premium payable upon the redemption or repurchase of any debt securities; or

 

·reducing the percentage of debt securities, the holders of which are required to consent to any amendment, supplement, modification or waiver.

 

 

 

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Discharge

 

Each indenture provides that, subject to the terms of the indenture and any limitation otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement applicable to a particular series of debt securities, we may elect to be discharged from our obligations with respect to one or more series of debt securities, except for specified obligations, including obligations to:

 

·register the transfer or exchange of debt securities of the series;

 

·replace stolen, lost or mutilated debt securities of the series;

 

·maintain paying agencies;

 

·hold monies for payment in trust;

 

·recover excess money held by the trustee;

 

·compensate and indemnify the trustee; and

 

·appoint any successor trustee.

 

In order to exercise our rights to be discharged, we must deposit with the trustee money or government obligations sufficient to pay all the principal of, and any premium and interest on, the debt securities of the series on the dates payments are due.

 

Form, Exchange and Transfer

 

We will issue the debt securities of each series only in fully registered form without coupons and, unless we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, in denominations of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof. The indentures provide that we may issue debt securities of a series in temporary or permanent global form and as book-entry securities that will be deposited with, or on behalf of, The Depository Trust Company or another depositary named by us and identified in a prospectus supplement with respect to that series. See “Legal Ownership of Securities” below for a further description of the terms relating to any book-entry securities.

 

At the option of the holder, subject to the terms of the indentures and the limitations applicable to global securities described in the applicable prospectus supplement, the holder of the debt securities of any series can exchange the debt securities for other debt securities of the same series, in any authorized denomination and of like tenor and aggregate principal amount.

 

Subject to the terms of the indentures and the limitations applicable to global securities set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the debt securities may present the debt securities for exchange or for registration of transfer, duly endorsed or with the form of transfer endorsed thereon duly executed if so required by us or the security registrar, at the office of the security registrar or at the office of any transfer agent designated by us for this purpose. Unless otherwise provided in the debt securities that the holder presents for transfer or exchange, we will make no service charge for any registration of transfer or exchange, but we may require payment of any taxes or other governmental charges.

 

 

 

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We will name in the applicable prospectus supplement the security registrar, and any transfer agent in addition to the security registrar, that we initially designate for any debt securities. We may at any time designate additional transfer agents or rescind the designation of any transfer agent or approve a change in the office through which any transfer agent acts, except that we will be required to maintain a transfer agent in each place of payment for the debt securities of each series.

 

If we elect to redeem the debt securities of any series, we will not be required to:

 

·issue, register the transfer of, or exchange any debt securities of that series during a period beginning at the opening of business 15 days before the day of mailing of a notice of redemption of any debt securities that may be selected for redemption and ending at the close of business on the day of the mailing; or

 

·register the transfer of or exchange any debt securities so selected for redemption, in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of any debt securities we are redeeming in part.

 

Information Concerning the Trustee

 

The trustee, other than during the occurrence and continuance of an event of default under an indenture, undertakes to perform only those duties as are specifically set forth in the applicable indenture and is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers given it by the indentures at the request of any holder of debt securities unless it is offered reasonable security and indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that it might incur. However, upon an event of default under an indenture, the trustee must use the same degree of care as a prudent person would exercise or use in the conduct of his or her own affairs.

 

Payment and Paying Agents

 

Unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will make payment of the interest on any debt securities on any interest payment date to the person in whose name the debt securities, or one or more predecessor securities, are registered at the close of business on the regular record date for the interest payment.

 

We will pay principal of and any premium and interest on the debt securities of a particular series at the office of the paying agents designated by us, except that unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will make interest payments by check that we will mail to the holder or by wire transfer to certain holders. Unless we otherwise indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will designate the corporate trust office of the trustee as our sole paying agent for payments with respect to debt securities of each series. We will name in the applicable prospectus supplement any other paying agents that we initially designate for the debt securities of a particular series. We will maintain a paying agent in each place of payment for the debt securities of a particular series.

 

All money we pay to a paying agent or the trustee for the payment of the principal of or any premium or interest on any debt securities that remains unclaimed at the end of two years after such principal, premium or interest has become due and payable will be repaid to us, and the holder of the debt security thereafter may look only to us for payment thereof.

 

Governing Law

 

The indentures and the debt securities will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act is applicable.

 

 

 

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Ranking Debt Securities

 

The subordinated debt securities will be unsecured and will be subordinate and junior in priority of payment to certain other indebtedness to the extent described in a prospectus supplement. The subordinated indenture does not limit the amount of subordinated debt securities that we may issue. It also does not limit us from issuing any other secured or unsecured debt.

 

The senior debt securities will be unsecured and will rank equally in right of payment to all our other senior unsecured debt. The senior indenture does not limit the amount of senior debt securities that we may issue. It also does not limit us from issuing any other secured or unsecured debt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Description of Warrants

 

General

 

We may issue warrants for the purchase of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities. Warrants may be offered independently or together with common stock, preferred stock or debt securities offered by any prospectus supplement and may be attached to or separate from those securities. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any warrants that we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe in particular the terms of any series of warrants that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing prospectus. The terms of any warrants offered under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms described below.

 

We will file as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another report that we file with the SEC, the form of warrant and/or warrant agreement, which may include a form of warrant certificate, as applicable, that describes the terms of the particular series of warrants we may offer before the issuance of the related series of warrants. We may issue the warrants under a warrant agreement that we will enter into with a warrant agent to be selected by us. The warrant agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any registered holders of warrants or beneficial owners of warrants. The following summary of material provisions of the warrants and warrant agreements are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the form of warrant and/or warrant agreement and warrant certificate applicable to a particular series of warrants. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, as well as the complete form of warrant and/or the warrant agreement and warrant certificate, as applicable, that contain the terms of the warrants.

 

The particular terms of any issue of warrants will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to the issue. Those terms may include:

 

·the title of such warrants;

 

·the aggregate number of such warrants;

 

·the price or prices at which such warrants will be issued;

 

·the currency or currencies (including composite currencies) in which the price of such warrants may be payable;

 

·the terms of the securities purchasable upon exercise of such warrants and the procedures and conditions relating to the exercise of such warrants;

 

·the price at which the securities purchasable upon exercise of such warrants may be purchased;

 

·the date on which the right to exercise such warrants will commence and the date on which such right shall expire;

 

·any provisions for adjustment of the number or amount of securities receivable upon exercise of the warrants or the exercise price of the warrants;

 

·if applicable, the minimum or maximum amount of such warrants that may be exercised at any one time;

 

·if applicable, the designation and terms of the securities with which such warrants are issued and the number of such warrants issued with each such security;

 

·if applicable, the date on and after which such warrants and the related securities will be separately transferable;

 

·information with respect to book-entry procedures, if any;

 

·the terms of any rights to redeem or call the warrants;

 

·U.S. federal income tax consequences of holding or exercising the warrants, if material; and

 

·any other terms of such warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange or exercise of such warrants.

 

 

 

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Each warrant will entitle its holder to purchase the principal amount of debt securities or the number of shares of preferred stock or common stock at the exercise price set forth in, or calculable as set forth in, the applicable prospectus supplement. The warrants may be exercised as set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the warrants offered. Unless we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, warrants may be exercised at any time up to the close of business on the expiration date set forth in the prospectus supplement relating to the warrants offered thereby. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.

 

We will specify the place or places where, and the manner in which, warrants may be exercised in the form of warrant, warrant agreement or warrant certificate and applicable prospectus supplement. Upon receipt of payment and the warrant or warrant certificate, as applicable, properly completed and duly executed at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent, if any, or any other office, including ours, indicated in the prospectus supplement, we will, as soon as practicable, issue and deliver the securities purchasable upon such exercise. If less than all of the warrants (or the warrants represented by such warrant certificate) are exercised, a new warrant or a new warrant certificate, as applicable, will be issued 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.

 

Prior to the exercise of any warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, holders of the warrants will not have any of the rights of holders of the common stock, preferred stock or debt securities purchasable upon exercise, including (i) in the case of warrants for the purchase of common stock or preferred stock, the right to vote or to receive any payments of dividends or payments upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up on the common stock or preferred stock purchasable upon exercise, if any; or (ii) in the case of warrants for the purchase of debt securities, the right to receive payments of principal of, any premium or interest on the debt securities purchasable upon exercise or to enforce covenants in the applicable indenture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Description of Units

 

The following description, together with the additional information we may include in any applicable prospectus supplement, summarizes the material terms and provisions of the units that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any units that we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any series of units in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus. The terms of any units offered under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms described below. However, no prospectus supplement will fundamentally change the terms that are set forth in this prospectus or offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of its effectiveness.

 

We will file as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another report we file with the SEC, the form of unit agreement that describes the terms of the series of units we may offer under this prospectus, and any supplemental agreements, before the issuance of the related series of units. The following summaries of material terms and provisions of the units are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the unit agreement and any supplemental agreements applicable to a particular series of units. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus, as well as the complete unit agreement and any supplemental agreements that contain the terms of the units.

 

General

 

We may issue units comprised of one or more debt securities, shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock and warrants in any combination. 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 the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified date.

We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of units, including, but not limited to:

 

·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 provisions of the governing unit agreement that differ from those described below; and

 

·any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units.

 

The provisions described in this section, as well as those described under Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock,”Description of Debt Securities” and “Description of Warrants” will apply to each unit and to any common stock and/or preferred stock, debt security or warrant included in each unit, respectively.

 

Issuance in Series

 

We may issue units in such amounts and in numerous distinct series as we determine.

 

Enforceability of Rights by Holders of Units

 

Each unit agent will act solely as our agent under the applicable unit agreement and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust with any holder of any unit. A single bank or trust company may act as unit agent for more than one series of units. A unit agent will have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by us under the applicable unit agreement or unit, including any duty or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make any demand upon us. Any holder of a unit may, without the consent of the related unit agent or the holder of any other unit, enforce by appropriate legal action its rights as holder under any security included in the unit.

 

We, the unit agents and any of their agents may treat the registered holder of any unit certificate as an absolute owner of the units evidenced by that certificate for any purpose and as the person entitled to exercise the rights attaching to the units so requested, despite any notice to the contrary.

 

 

 

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Legal Ownership of Securities

 

We can issue securities in registered form or in the form of one or more global securities. We describe global securities in greater detail below. We refer to those persons who have securities registered in their own names on the books that we or any applicable trustee or depositary or warrant agent maintain for this purpose as the “holders” of those securities. These persons are the legal holders of the securities. We refer to those persons who, indirectly through others, own beneficial interests in securities that are not registered in their own names, as “indirect holders” of those securities. As we discuss below, indirect holders are not legal holders, and investors in securities issued in book-entry form or in “street name” will be indirect holders.

 

Book-Entry Holders

 

We may issue securities in book-entry form only, as we will specify in the applicable prospectus supplement. This means securities may be represented by one or more global securities registered in the name of a financial institution that holds them as depositary on behalf of other financial institutions that participate in the depositary’s book-entry system. These participating institutions, which are referred to as participants, in turn, hold beneficial interests in the securities on behalf of themselves or their customers.

 

Only the person in whose name a security is registered is recognized as the holder of that security. Global securities will be registered in the name of the depositary. Consequently, for global securities, we will recognize only the depositary as the holder of the securities, and we will make all payments on the securities to the depositary. The depositary passes along the payments it receives to its participants, which in turn pass the payments along to their customers who are the beneficial owners. The depositary and its participants do so under agreements they have made with one another or with their customers; they are not obligated to do so under the terms of the securities.

 

As a result, investors in a global security will not own securities directly. Instead, they will own beneficial interests in a global security, through a bank, broker or other financial institution that participates in the depositary’s book-entry system or holds an interest through a participant. As long as the securities are issued in global form, investors will be indirect holders, and not legal holders, of the securities.

 

Street Name Holders

 

We may terminate a global security or issue securities that are not issued in global form. In these cases, investors may choose to hold their securities in their own names or in “street name.” Securities held by an investor in street name would be registered in the name of a bank, broker or other financial institution that the investor chooses, and the investor would hold only a beneficial interest in those securities through an account he or she maintains at that institution.

 

For securities held in street name, we or any applicable trustee or depositary will recognize only the intermediary banks, brokers and other financial institutions in whose names the securities are registered as the holders of those securities, and we or any such trustee or depositary will make all payments on those securities to them. These institutions pass along the payments they receive to their customers who are the beneficial owners, but only because they agree to do so in their customer agreements or because they are legally required to do so. Investors who hold securities in street name will be indirect holders, not legal holders, of those securities.

 

Legal Holders

 

Our obligations, as well as the obligations of any applicable trustee or third party employed by us or a trustee, run only to the legal holders of the securities. We do not have obligations to investors who hold beneficial interests in global securities, in street name or by any other indirect means. This will be the case whether an investor chooses to be an indirect holder of a security or has no choice because we are issuing the securities only in global form.

 

For example, once we make a payment or give a notice to the legal holder, we have no further responsibility for the payment or notice even if that holder is required, under agreements with its participants or customers or by law, to pass it along to the indirect holders but does not do so. Similarly, we may want to obtain the approval of the legal holders to amend an indenture, to relieve us of the consequences of a default or of our obligation to comply with a particular provision of an indenture, or for other purposes. In such an event, we would seek approval only from the legal holders, and not the indirect holders, of the securities. Whether and how the legal holders contact the indirect holders is up to the legal holders.

 

 

 

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Special Considerations for Indirect Holders

 

If you hold securities through a bank, broker or other financial institution, either in book-entry form because the securities are represented by one or more global securities or in street name, you should check with your own institution to find out:

 

·how it handles securities payments and notices;

 

·whether it imposes fees or charges;

 

·how it would handle a request for the legal holders’ consent, if ever required;

 

·whether and how you can instruct it to send you securities registered in your own name so you can be a legal holder, if that is permitted in the future;

 

·how it would exercise rights under the securities if there were a default or other event triggering the need for legal holders to act to protect their interests; and

 

·if the securities are in book-entry form, how the depositary’s rules and procedures will affect these matters.

 

Global Securities

 

A global security is a security that represents one or any other number of individual securities held by a depositary. Generally, all securities represented by the same global securities will have the same terms.

 

Each security issued in book-entry form will be represented by a global security that we issue to, deposit with and register in the name of a financial institution or its nominee that we select. The financial institution that we select for this purpose is called the depositary. Unless we specify otherwise in the applicable prospectus supplement, The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, (“DTC”), will be the depositary for all securities issued in book-entry form.

 

A global security may not be transferred to or registered in the name of anyone other than the depositary, its nominee or a successor depositary, unless special termination situations arise. We describe those situations below under “—Special Situations When A Global Security Will Be Terminated.” As a result of these arrangements, the depositary, or its nominee, will be the sole registered owner and legal holder of all securities represented by a global security, and investors will be permitted to own only beneficial interests in a global security. Beneficial interests must be held by means of an account with a broker, bank or other financial institution that in turn has an account with the depositary or with another institution that does. Thus, an investor whose security is represented by a global security will not be a legal holder of the security, but only an indirect holder of a beneficial interest in the global security.

 

If the prospectus supplement for a particular security indicates that the security will be issued as a global security, then the security will be represented by a global security at all times unless and until the global security is terminated. If termination occurs, we may issue the securities through another book-entry clearing system or decide that the securities may no longer be held through any book-entry clearing system.

 

 

 

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Special Considerations For Global Securities

 

As an indirect holder, an investor’s rights relating to a global security will be governed by the account rules of the investor’s financial institution and of the depositary, as well as general laws relating to securities transfers. We do not recognize an indirect holder as a holder of securities and instead deal only with the depositary that holds the global security.

 

If securities are issued only as global securities, an investor should be aware of the following:

 

·an investor cannot cause the securities to be registered in his or her name, and cannot obtain non-global certificates for his or her interest in the securities, except in the special situations we describe below;

 

·an investor will be an indirect holder and must look to his or her own bank or broker for payments on the securities and protection of his or her legal rights relating to the securities, as we describe above;

 

·an investor may not be able to sell interests in the securities to some insurance companies and to other institutions that are required by law to own their securities in non-book-entry form;

 

·an investor may not be able to pledge his or her interest in the global security in circumstances where certificates representing the securities must be delivered to the lender or other beneficiary of the pledge in order for the pledge to be effective;

 

·the depositary’s policies, which may change from time to time, will govern payments, transfers, exchanges and other matters relating to an investor’s interest in the global security. We and any applicable trustee have no responsibility for any aspect of the depositary’s actions or for its records of ownership interests in the global security. We and the trustee also do not supervise the depositary in any way;

 

·the depositary may, and we understand that DTC will, require that those who purchase and sell interests in the global security within its book-entry system use immediately available funds, and your broker or bank may require you to do so as well; and

 

·financial institutions that participate in the depositary’s book-entry system, and through which an investor holds its interest in the global security, may also have their own policies affecting payments, notices and other matters relating to the securities. There may be more than one financial intermediary in the chain of ownership for an investor. We do not monitor and are not responsible for the actions of any of those intermediaries.

 

Special Situations When a Global Security Will Be Terminated

 

In a few special situations described below, a global security will terminate and interests in it will be exchanged for physical certificates representing those interests. After that exchange, the choice of whether to hold securities directly or in street name will be up to the investor. Investors must consult their own banks or brokers to find out how to have their interests in securities transferred to their own names, so that they will be direct holders. We have described the rights of holders and street name investors above.

 

A global security will terminate when the following special situations occur:

 

·if the depositary notifies us that it is unwilling, unable or no longer qualified to continue as depositary for that global security and we do not appoint another institution to act as depositary within 90 days;

 

·if we notify any applicable trustee that we wish to terminate that global security; or

 

·if an event of default has occurred with regard to securities represented by that global security and has not been cured or waived.

 

The applicable prospectus supplement may also list additional situations for terminating a global security that would apply only to the particular series of securities covered by the prospectus supplement. When a global security terminates, the depositary, and neither we nor any applicable trustee, is responsible for deciding the names of the institutions that will be the initial direct holders.

 

 

 

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Plan of Distribution

 

We may sell the securities to or through underwriters or dealers, through agents, or directly to one or more purchasers. A prospectus supplement or supplements (and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you) will describe the terms of the offering of the securities, including, to the extent applicable:

 

·the name or names of any agents or underwriters;

 

·the purchase price of the securities being offered and the proceeds we will receive from the sale;

 

·any over-allotment or other options under which underwriters may purchase additional securities from us;

 

·any agency fees or underwriting discounts and other items constituting agents’ or underwriters’ compensation;

 

·any public offering price;

 

·any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; and

 

·any securities exchanges or markets on which such securities may be listed.

 

We may distribute the securities from time to time in one or more transactions at:

 

·fixed price or prices, which may be changed from time to time;

 

·market prices prevailing at the time of sale;

 

·prices related to such prevailing market prices; or

 

·negotiated prices.

 

Agents

 

We may designate agents who agree to use their reasonable efforts to solicit purchases of our securities for the period of their appointment or to sell our securities on a continuing basis. We will name any agent involved in the offering and sale of securities and we will describe any fees or commissions we will pay the agent in the applicable prospectus supplement.

 

 

 

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Underwriters

 

If we use underwriters for a sale of securities, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account. The underwriters may resell the securities in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to the conditions set forth in the applicable underwriting agreement. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all the securities of the series offered if they purchase any of the securities of that series. We may change from time to time any public offering price and any discounts or concessions the underwriters allow or reallow or pay to dealers. We may use underwriters with whom we have a material relationship. We will describe the nature of any such relationship in any applicable prospectus supplement naming any such underwriter. Only underwriters we name in the prospectus supplement are underwriters of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement.

 

We may provide agents and underwriters with indemnification against civil liabilities related to offerings under this prospectus, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribution with respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may make with respect to these liabilities.

 

Direct Sales

 

We may also sell securities directly to one or more purchasers without using underwriters or agents. Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in the distribution of the securities may be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act, and any discounts or commissions they receive from us and any profit on their resale of the securities may be treated as underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. We will identify in the applicable prospectus supplement any underwriters, dealers or agents and will describe their compensation. We may have agreements with the underwriters, dealers and agents to indemnify them against specified civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Underwriters, dealers and agents may engage in transactions with or perform services for us in the ordinary course of their businesses.

 

Trading Markets and Listing of Securities

 

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each class or series of securities will be a new issue with no established trading market, other than our common stock, which is currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. We may elect to list any other class or series of securities on any exchange or market, but we are not obligated to do so. It is possible that one or more underwriters may make a market in a class or series of securities, but the underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making at any time without notice. We cannot give any assurance as to the liquidity of the trading market for any of the securities.

 

Stabilization Activities

 

Any underwriter may engage in overallotment, stabilizing transactions, short covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act. Overallotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which create a short position. Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Short covering transactions involve purchases of the securities in the open market after the distribution is completed to cover short positions. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a dealer when the securities originally sold by the dealer are purchased in a covering transaction to cover short positions. Those activities may cause the price of the securities to be higher than it would otherwise be. If commenced, the underwriters may discontinue any of these activities at any time.

 

Passive Market Making

 

Any underwriters who are qualified market makers on the Nasdaq Capital Market may engage in passive market making transactions in the securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M, during the business day prior to the pricing of the offering, before the commencement of offers or sales of the securities. Passive market makers must comply with applicable volume and price limitations and must be identified as passive market makers. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of the highest independent bid for such security. If all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid, however, the passive market maker’s bid must then be lowered when certain purchase limits are exceeded.

 

 

 

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Legal Matters

 

The validity of the securities being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, Austin, Texas. If the validity of any securities is also passed upon by counsel any underwriters, dealers or agents, that counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to that specific offering.

 

Experts

 

The consolidated financial statements incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the two-year period ended December 31, 2020 have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of Whitley Penn LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

 

Where You Can Find More Information

 

We file annual, quarterly and other reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, including any amendments to those reports, and other information that we file with or furnish to the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act can also be accessed free of charge through the Internet. These filings will be available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 relating to the offering of these securities. The registration statement, including the attached exhibits, contains additional relevant information about us and the securities. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement. You can obtain a copy of the registration statement, at prescribed rates, from the SEC at the address listed above. The registration statement and the documents referred to below under “Information Incorporated by Reference” are also available on our Internet website, ir.intrusion.com. We have not incorporated by reference into this prospectus the information on our website, and you should not consider it to be a part of this prospectus.

 

Information Incorporated by Reference

 

The SEC allows us to incorporate by reference into this prospectus the information we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein, or in any subsequently filed document, which also is incorporated by reference herein, modifies or supersedes such earlier statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this prospectus.

 

We hereby incorporate by reference into this prospectus the following documents that we have filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act File No. 001-20191 (other than information that is furnished and not filed with the SEC):

 

 

·our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, including the portions of our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A that are incorporated by reference into such Annual Report, filed with the SEC on April 5, 2021;

 

·our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and

 

·our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on January 13, 2021, January 21, 2021, January 25, 2021, February 10, 2021, May 11, 2021, May 24, 2021, July 23, 2021, August 9, 2021, and August 11, 2021.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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All documents that we file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than the information that is furnished and not filed with the SEC) (i) after the initial filing of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part and prior to the effectiveness of such registration statement and (ii) after the date of this prospectus and prior to the termination of offerings under this prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus from the date of filing of the documents, unless we specifically provide otherwise. Information that we file with the SEC will automatically update and may replace information previously filed with the SEC. To the extent that any information contained in any such SEC filing or any exhibit thereto, was or is furnished to, rather than filed with the SEC, such information or exhibit is specifically not incorporated by reference.

 

Upon written or oral request made to us at the address or telephone number below, we will, at no cost to the requester, provide to each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom this prospectus is delivered, a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference in this prospectus (other than an exhibit to a filing, unless that exhibit is specifically incorporated by reference into that filing), but not delivered with this prospectus. You may also access this information on our Investor Relations website at ir.intrusion.com by viewing the “SEC Filings” subsection of the “Financials” menu. No additional information on our website is deemed to be part of or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. We have included our website address in this prospectus solely as an inactive textual reference.

 

Intrusion Inc.

101 East Park Blvd, Suite 1200

Plano, Texas 75074

Attn: Investor Relations

(972) 234 6400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1,378,677 Shares of Common Stock,

Warrants to Purchase up to 1,378,677 Shares of Common Stock

and

the Shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

 

 

 

Placement Agent

Wellington Shields & Co. LLC

 

September 12, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dates Referenced Herein   and   Documents Incorporated by Reference

This ‘424B5’ Filing    Date    Other Filings
9/14/23
10/28/22
Filed as of:9/14/22
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9/12/228-K
9/9/22
8/9/22
8/4/2210-Q,  424B5,  8-K
6/30/2210-Q
6/22/228-K/A
5/13/2210-Q
3/18/2210-K
12/31/2110-K
8/16/21EFFECT
8/11/218-K
8/1/21
4/5/21DEF 14A
3/31/2110-Q
12/31/2010-K
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25 Previous Filings that this Filing References

  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size             Issuer                      Filing Agent

 8/04/22  Intrusion Inc.                    10-Q        6/30/22   47:2.8M                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 8/04/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:2,9     8/04/22   11:248K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 6/29/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:7       6/23/22   10:186K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 6/27/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       6/27/22   10:185K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 6/22/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K/A:2,3,9 6/08/22   10:198K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 6/10/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:2,3,9   6/08/22   10:194K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/27/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       5/24/22   10:205K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/17/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       5/16/22   10:182K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/13/22  Intrusion Inc.                    10-Q        3/31/22   45:2.4M                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 4/13/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:8       4/05/22   10:187K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 4/01/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       3/28/22   10:186K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 3/18/22  Intrusion Inc.                    10-K       12/31/21   69:4.8M                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 3/10/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:1,2,3,9 3/10/22   13:509K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 1/26/22  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5,9     1/21/22   10:192K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 8/11/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:8,9     8/05/21   10:193K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 8/09/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       8/03/21   12:300K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 7/23/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:2,5,9   7/19/21   11:201K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/24/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:1,5,9   5/18/21    2:353K                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/12/21  Intrusion Inc.                    10-Q        3/31/21   40:1.4M                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 5/11/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5       5/22/20    1:15K                                    GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 3/09/21  Intrusion Inc.                    10-K       12/31/20   65:3.2M                                   GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 2/10/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:5,9     2/05/21    2:36K                                    GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 1/25/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:8,9     1/25/21    2:33K                                    GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 1/21/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:8,9     1/21/21    2:33K                                    GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
 1/13/21  Intrusion Inc.                    8-K:8,9     1/13/21    3:3M                                     GlobalOne Filings Inc/FA
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