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Convertible Preferred Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Convertible Preferred Stock  
Convertible Preferred Stock

12. Convertible Preferred Stock

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

In November 2015, the Company issued 400,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock, valued at $4,380, in exchange for cancellation of the NAU Promissory Note. See Note 8.

 

The Series A convertible preferred stock was recorded at the date of issuance at fair value. The Company’s Series A convertible preferred stock has been classified as temporary equity on its balance sheet at December 31, 2015. Upon certain liquidation events, as discussed below, that are not solely within the control of the Company, including liquidation, sale or transfer of control of the Company, holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock can cause the redemption of the Series A convertible preferred stock for cash highlighting the potential future cash obligation.

 

A general summary of the rights with respect to the Series A convertible preferred stock are provided below:

 

Dividends

 

The holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock are entitled to dividends at the rate of 6% of the original issue price ($5.00) per annum which accrues whether or not earned or declared by the Board of Directors, whether or not there are profits or funds legally available for the payment and are cumulative to the extent not paid. The Company is restricted to pay or declare any dividend or make any other distribution on the common stock, or purchase, redeem or acquire for value any shares of common stock as long as the Series A convertible preferred stock is outstanding.

 

Voting

 

Each holder of the Series A convertible preferred stock is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which such shares of Series A convertible preferred stock could be converted. The preferred stockholders shall vote as a separate class to (i) approve amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation, (ii) authorization of any new classes of stock, and (iii) any asset transfers or acquisitions or any voluntary dissolution or liquidation of the Company.

 

For so long as any shares of preferred stock remain outstanding, the holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock may appoint one member of the Board in a nonvoting observer capacity.

 

Conversion Rights

 

Series A convertible preferred stock may, at the option of the holder, be converted at any time into shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $5.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassifications and certain other events.

 

Each share of Series A convertible preferred stock will automatically be converted into shares of common stock on the then- effective Series A conversion price (i) at any time upon the affirmative election of the holders of the majority of the outstanding shares of the Series A convertible preferred stock or (ii) immediately upon the closing of a firmly underwritten public offering of common stock in which the gross cash proceeds to the Company are at least $20 million and the Company’s shares have been listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ Global Select Market or NASDAQ Global Market (“Qualified IPO”). Upon conversion, any declared and unpaid dividends would be paid.

 

Redemption Rights

 

Pursuant to the NAU Agreement, in connection with a Qualified IPO, the Company agreed to use the proceeds to redeem all shares of Series A convertible preferred stock (or common stock issued upon conversion) at a price per share equal to the greater of (i) the original issue price ($5.00) of Series A convertible preferred stock plus all unpaid accrued dividends and (ii) the then fair market value (“Redemption Price”).

 

In connection with a “change of control event,” the Company would use such proceeds to redeem all shares of Series A convertible preferred stock (or common stock issued upon conversion) at a price per share equal to the greater of (i) the original issue price ($5.00) of the Series A convertible preferred stock plus all unpaid accrued dividends and (ii) the then-current Redemption Price. A change of control event is defined as a liquidation, merger, stock sale or sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company.

 

Liquidation Rights

 

The holders of the Series A convertible preferred stock have a liquidation preference that gives such holders first priority upon a change in control event whereby such holders shall be entitled to receive an amount in liquidation equal to the original issued price ($5.00) plus accrued unpaid dividends.

 

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

 

In December 2015, the Company issued Series B convertible preferred stock at $7.75 per share as follows: (i) 312,861 shares to the holders of the 2014/2015 Convertible Notes in exchange for the cancellation of such notes; (ii) 66,651 shares to the holder of the Secured Promissory Note in exchange for the cancellation of such note; and (iii) 20,000 shares sold to a related party investor for cash in the Series B convertible preferred stock financing.

 

The Series B convertible preferred stock has been classified as temporary equity on the accompanying balance sheet at December 31, 2015. Although the Series B convertible preferred stock is not subject to mandatory redemption, upon certain change in control liquidation events that are outside of the Company’s control, the holders of the Series B convertible preferred stock can elect to receive, at their option, cash in amount equal to the liquidation value of such holder’s Series B convertible preferred stock.

 

As of December 31, 2015, the Company has 399,512 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock issued and outstanding with an aggregate carrying value of $3,096.

 

For year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued an aggregate of 115,668 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock to investors at a per share price of $7.75 for total cash consideration of $896. In addition, in January 2016, a holder of 33,578 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock converted its shares into 33,578 shares of common stock.

 

In March 2016, certain 2016 Unsecured Notes were exchanged by the holders for 2,007 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock. See Note 8.

 

Upon the closing of the initial public offering in December of 2016, 483,609 shares of the Series B convertible preferred stock automatically converted into 483,609 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Significant provisions of the Series B convertible preferred stock are as follows:

 

Dividends

 

Dividends may be declared and paid on the Series B convertible preferred stock from funds legally available thereof as and when determined by the Board of Directors.

 

Liquidation Value

 

A change in control is treated as a liquidation event that entitles the holder to receive, at their option, cash in amount equal to the liquidation value of each holder’s Series B convertible preferred shares. The liquidation value for each share of Series B convertible preferred stock is an amount equal to $7.75 per share, subject to adjustment in the event of a stock split, stock dividend or similar event.

 

Conversion Rights

 

The holder of the Series B convertible preferred stock has the right to convert at any time all or part of the preferred shares into shares of common stock. Each share of Series B convertible preferred stock will automatically convert into shares of common stock on the closing of an underwritten public offering of the Company’s equity securities which results in gross proceeds of at least $5 million. The initial conversion price is $7.75 per share, subject to certain adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, reclassification and certain other defined events.

 

Voting

 

Each holder of the Series B convertible preferred stock is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock into which such shares of Series A convertible preferred stock could be converted. The holders of shares of Series B convertible preferred stock are entitled to vote on all matters submitted to the vote of the stockholders.

 

Redemption Rights

 

The Series B convertible preferred stock is not subject to redemption.