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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

During the normal course of business, the Company may be exposed to litigation. When the Company becomes aware of potential litigation, it evaluates the merits of the case in accordance with FASB ASC 450-20-50, Contingencies. The Company evaluates its exposure to the matter, possible legal or settlement strategies and the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome. If the Company determines that an unfavorable outcome is probable and can be reasonably estimated, it establishes the necessary accruals.

 

Board of Advisors Agreements

 

The Company has entered into Advisor Agreements with various advisory board members. The agreements provide for the following:

 

On July 1, 2021, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 100,000 common shares, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash, common shares, or a combination, an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service, an option to purchase 5,000,000 common shares at $0.12 per share, vesting quarterly over 24 months, and for each of the following three years (beginning July 1, 2022), an option to purchase an additional 1,000,000 common shares per year thereafter at a 25% discount to the average market price for the preceding 10 trading days. The agreement also provides for a 1% finder’s fee.

 

On July 6, 2021, the Company provided an option to an advisor to purchase 5,000,000 common shares at $0.12 per share, vesting quarterly over 24 months, a bonus of 250,000 common shares issued upon a strategic partnership with a major airline, $2,500 per formal meeting paid in common shares, and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service.  Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of both parties upon written notice.

 

On July 28, 2021, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 250,000 common shares immediately, an option to purchase 5,000,000 common shares at $0.12 per share, vesting quarterly over 24 months, a bonus of 5,000,000 common shares for bringing in a strategic partner that significantly strengthens the Company’s market position, $2,500 per formal meeting paid in cash, common shares or a combination, and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. The agreement also provides for a 30% commission. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On August 9, 2021, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 50,000 common shares vesting over the first year, $2,500 per meeting paid in cash, common shares, or a combination, and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On August 20, 2021, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 100,000 common shares, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash, common shares, or a combination, an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service, an option to purchase 4,000,000 common shares at $0.12 per share, vesting quarterly over 24 months. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On January 20, 2022, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 150,000 common shares vesting monthly over one year, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 150,000 common shares vesting monthly over one year, $2,500 per meeting paid in cash, and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On March 20, 2022, the Company agreed to issue to an advisor 150,000 common shares vesting monthly over one year, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On January 1, 2025, the Company agreed to issue to two advisors 1,000,000 common shares each, vesting and issued quarterly, beginning June 30, 2025, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

On January 22, 2025, the Company agreed to issue a new advisor 1,000,000 common shares, vesting and issued quarterly, beginning April 21, 2025, and $2,500 per meeting paid in cash and an additional bonus of $25,000 paid in common shares issued at the end of each year of service. Advisory agreement is open ended and can be terminated by consent of either party upon written notice.

 

Litigation

 

On October 19, 2023, Xeriant filed a complaint in the United States Southern District of New York (Case no.1:23-cv-09200) against Auctus Fund LLC, to invalidate allegedly illegally designed contractual agreements, including contesting the enforceability of the related note and amendments, and to set aside improper and unlawful securities transactions effectuated in violation of Section 15(a)(1) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. § 78o(a)(1)) by the Defendant, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and related claims. On February 9, 2024, the case was dismissed. The Company filed a Notice of Civil Appeal on March 13, 2024, primarily based on public welfare because of the pending litigation between the SEC and Auctus Fund Management, LLC, which complaint was filed on June 1, 2023. On June 19, 2024, the Company filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (Case no. 24-682-cv), which is still pending. On June 25, 2025, the appellate court affirmed the lower court’s decision. The Company’s counsel is in the process of filing an appeal to the United States Supreme Court to challenge this decision, which went against precedent decisions in other districts. In addition to the pending legal matters, the Company is currently in discussions with Auctus in an attempt to come up with a settlement. The Company’s ongoing lawsuit against XTI Aircraft Company has a connection to the Auctus matter in that the Company’s obligations to Auctus were, according to Xeriant’s complaint, to be assumed by XTI as provided in a Letter Agreement.  The foregoing descriptions of the legal actions do not purport to be complete and are subject in their entirety by the full text of the court filings.

 

On December 6, 2023, the Company initiated legal proceedings against XTI Aircraft Company in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case no. 1:23-cv-10656-JPO), along with other unnamed defendants, seeking to enforce the terms of the Letter Agreement, alleging fraudulent acts, deceptive maneuvers and intentional breaches, and seeking a range of remedies. These include the recovery of losses, expenses, attorneys’ fees, punitive damages and a compensatory damage award exceeding $500 million. The legal action aims to address the alleged misconduct comprehensively and to protect the Company’s interests in the face of XTI’s actions. The foregoing description of the legal action does not purport to be complete and is subject in its entirety by the full text of the complaint, a copy of which was filed in an 8-K on December 12, 2023, Exhibit 99.1.  On February 29, 2024, the Company filed a Second Amended Complaint alleging seven counts including intentional fraud, fraudulent concealment, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, unfair competition, quantum meruit, and misappropriation of confidential information. XTI filed a Motion to Dismiss on March 13, 2024, seeking to dismiss all the Company’s claims except for breach of contract. The Company filed a Memorandum of Law in Opposition to XTI’s Motion to Dismiss on April 10, 2024, and on January 14, 2025, the Court agreed with the Company’s position that its claims were validly alleged and denied all of XTI’s arguments in their entirety.  On February 18, 2025, XTI filed its answer to the Company’s Second Amended Complaint adding two counter claims, including breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract.  The Company responded on March 18, 2025, moving to dismiss both counterclaims and on April 1, 2025, XTI filed a Second Amended Answer and Counterclaims to the Second Amended Complaint.  On April 28, 2025, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss XTI’s Second Amended Answer and Counterclaims.  On May 12, 2025, XTI filed a Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Xeriant’s Motion to Dismiss XTI’s Second Amended Counterclaim.  On May 20, 2025, Xeriant filed a Memorandum of Law in Support of its Motion to Dismiss XTI’s Second Amended Answer with Counterclaims. The foregoing descriptions of the legal actions do not purport to be complete and are subject in their entirety by the full text of the court filings.

 

On July 2, 2025, the Company was served with a complaint from Midland Compounding for breach of contract in the payment of an invoice in the amount of $57,600 related to a purchase order for consulting services related to improving the Company’s intumescent fire-retardant layer for NEXBOARD.  On August 20, 2025, the Company filed an Answer and Affirmative Defenses, essentially stating that Midland Compounding had not performed the services it was contracted to provide.

 

To the Company’s knowledge, none of our directors, officers, five (5%) shareholders or affiliates are party to any legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, or operating results.