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Note 20 - Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]

20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Separation of Chief Operation Officer

 

On February 7, 2023, the Company announced the separation of Soeren Maor Sinay as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 6, 2023. On March 1, 2023, Mr. Sinay and Venus Concept UK Limited (“Venus UK”) entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, Mr. Sinay is entitled to receive, in connection with his separation, an aggregate total of £315,418.77 in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in the Settlement. In addition, Mr. Sinay’s granted and unvested options, including RSUs granted in March 2022, will continue to vest in the regular course per the vesting schedule of the respective grant until June 15, 2024 (the “Final Vesting Date”). Mr. Sinay will have ninety (90) days from the Final Vesting Date to exercise any vested but unexercised options. Venus UK will also contribute £3,400 toward Mr. Sinay’s personal pension and £2,000 in respect of Mr. Sinay’s legal and accounting fees incurred in connection with the Settlement. The Settlement provides for a general waiver and release of claims in favor of the Company and its affiliates and other customary provisions, including indemnification, non-disclosure, and confidentiality provisions.

 

Sale of Stock to LPC

 

Between  January 1, 2023, and  March 22, 2023, the Company issued 2,865,802 shares of common stock to Lincoln Park at an average price of $0.248 per share. See Note 16 for further information regarding the 2022 LPC Purchase Agreement.