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Star Equity (STRR) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
STRRStar Equity (STRR)2025-03-20 12:48

Transaction Structure - The aggregate consideration for the transfer of Membership Interests includes 4,900,000incashand775,000sharesofSeriesAPreferredStock[15].TherestructuringinvolvedtheformationofaParentCompanyandthecontributionof1004,900,000 in cash and 775,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock[15]. - The restructuring involved the formation of a Parent Company and the contribution of 100% of the Target Company's membership interests to it[12]. - The Target Company will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the surviving corporation after the mergers[14]. - The mergers are intended to qualify as a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code[12]. - The closing payments will be made in cash by wire transfer according to a specified Payment Spreadsheet[16]. - The Purchase Price is subject to adjustments based on the Closing Net Working Capital compared to the Target Net Working Capital[15]. - The Sellers owned 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of the Target Company prior to the Effective Date[12]. - The Parent Company will cease to exist following the merger with Merger Sub 2[13]. - The Board of Directors of Purchaser and the Board of Managers of the involved companies have approved the Agreement and the mergers[13]. - The transaction is structured to maintain the Target Company's status as an S Corporation for tax purposes[12]. Financial Obligations and Adjustments - At the Closing, the Purchaser will retain 1,000,000 in Cash Escrow and 100,000 shares of Escrow Stock for indemnification obligations[18]. - The Working Capital Escrow Amount is set at 250,000,whichwillalsobeheldinasegregatedaccount[18].TheEstimatedClosingDebt,EstimatedClosingCashonHand,andEstimatedClosingTransactionExpensesmustbepreparedanddeliveredbytheSellerRepresentativeatleastthreebusinessdayspriortotheClosingDate[19].ThePurchaserisrequiredtodeliveraClosingBalanceSheetandPurchaserClosingStatementwithin120calendardaysoftheClosingDate[20].IftheSellerRepresentativedisputesthePurchaserClosingStatement,theymustprovideaDisputeNoticewithin30calendardays[23].ThefinalPurchasePricewillbedeterminedbasedontheFinalNetWorkingCapital,FinalCashonHand,FinalDebt,andFinalTransactionExpenses[26].IftheAdjustmentAmountispositive,thePurchaserwillpayeachSellertheirProRataPercentageoftheAdjustmentAmountwithinfivecalendardays[27].InthecaseofanegativeAdjustmentAmount,thePurchaserwilldisbursefromtheWorkingCapitalEscrowFundstocovertheamountowed[28].Interestwillaccrueonanyunpaidamountsatarateof8250,000, which will also be held in a segregated account[18]. - The Estimated Closing Debt, Estimated Closing Cash on Hand, and Estimated Closing Transaction Expenses must be prepared and delivered by the Seller Representative at least three business days prior to the Closing Date[19]. - The Purchaser is required to deliver a Closing Balance Sheet and Purchaser Closing Statement within 120 calendar days of the Closing Date[20]. - If the Seller Representative disputes the Purchaser Closing Statement, they must provide a Dispute Notice within 30 calendar days[23]. - The final Purchase Price will be determined based on the Final Net Working Capital, Final Cash on Hand, Final Debt, and Final Transaction Expenses[26]. - If the Adjustment Amount is positive, the Purchaser will pay each Seller their Pro Rata Percentage of the Adjustment Amount within five calendar days[27]. - In the case of a negative Adjustment Amount, the Purchaser will disburse from the Working Capital Escrow Funds to cover the amount owed[28]. - Interest will accrue on any unpaid amounts at a rate of 8% per annum from the due date[29]. - An illustrative calculation of the Net Working Capital as if the Closing had occurred on January 31, 2025, is provided in the documentation[30]. Financial Statements and Internal Controls - The Target Company has consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2022, 2023, and 2024, which fairly present its financial position[52]. - The Financial Statements indicate that the Target Company maintains proper internal accounting controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and asset accountability[53]. - The Target Company does not have any undisclosed liabilities that are required to be reflected on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP, except for those disclosed in the Interim Financial Statements[54]. Legal Compliance and Corporate Governance - The Membership Interests represent all of the issued and outstanding equity interests in the Parent Company on a fully diluted basis[45]. - The execution and delivery of the Agreement have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of the Company[43]. - The Company is duly organized and in good standing under the laws of its respective states, ensuring compliance with legal requirements[44]. - There are no pending or threatened proceedings against the Company that materially affect its properties or assets[48]. - The Company has not been a party to any proceedings in the past four years, indicating a stable legal standing[49]. - The execution of the Agreement does not conflict with any provisions of the Company's Governing Documents or applicable laws[46]. Tax Compliance - The Company has not incurred any material liability for Taxes arising from extraordinary gains or losses since the date of the Interim Financial Statements[64]. - The Company has complied with all applicable Laws relating to Taxes and has duly filed all required Tax Returns[60]. - The unpaid Taxes of the Company did not exceed the reserve for Tax liability set forth in the Interim Financial Statements[64]. - The Company has timely paid all Taxes required to be paid, whether or not shown as due on any Tax Return[60]. - There are no Encumbrances for Taxes on any assets of the Company, other than current Taxes not yet due and payable[71]. - The Company has not executed any closing agreements with respect to Taxes[65]. - The Company has not participated in any "reportable transaction" as defined by the United States Treasury Regulations[75]. - The Company does not have any obligation to indemnify any employee or contractor for Taxes[73]. - The Company has not commenced any voluntary disclosure proceeding regarding Taxes that has not been fully resolved[69]. - The Company is not liable for Taxes of any other Person as a result of successor liability or other liabilities[72]. Operational Compliance and Assets - The Company has complied with all applicable laws regarding unclaimed property and does not hold any abandoned property[81]. - The Company has timely filed all required FinCEN and IRS forms related to foreign bank accounts[83]. - The Company has collected blanket resale certificates from all customers exempt from sales taxes[84]. - The Company has been treated as an "S corporation" for tax purposes since January 1, 2020, and is currently a disregarded entity for tax purposes[85][86]. - The Company has not sold or transferred any assets that would hinder the continuation of its historic business post-merger[89]. - The Company has good and marketable title to all assets reflected in the Interim Financial Statements, free of encumbrances[112]. - The tangible assets currently used in the business are in good condition and adequate for their intended use[113]. - The Company has not received any written notice regarding violations of building codes or zoning ordinances affecting its real property[93]. - All necessary licenses and permits for conducting business are in full force and effect[105]. - The Company has maintained compliance with data protection laws and has not faced any claims regarding the handling of Personally Identifiable Information[106][108]. Accounts and Inventory Management - All Accounts Receivable are valid and collectible within 90 days after invoicing, with no disputes reported[115]. - The reserve for bad debts has been determined in accordance with GAAP and is consistently applied[115]. - All Inventory is owned free and clear of any Encumbrances and is fairly reflected on the Interim Financial Statements[117]. Employee Relations and Compliance - The Company has not received any fines or penalties related to service defects in the past three years[121]. - The Company owns all Intellectual Property Assets necessary for its operations, which are in good standing and enforceable[123]. - There are no outstanding licenses or claims against the Company's Intellectual Property Assets[124]. - Each Employee Plan complies with applicable laws and has been administered in accordance with its terms[129]. - All required contributions to Employee Plans have been timely made or reflected in the Financial Statements[132]. - The Company does not have any liabilities related to pension plans or multiemployer plans[134]. - No prohibited transactions have occurred with respect to any Employee Plan that would result in liability for the Company[137]. - The Company has complied with the Affordable Care Act and has offered "minimum essential coverage" to full-time employees since January 1, 2018[143]. - There have been no labor strikes or disputes against the Company in the past five years, indicating stable labor relations[144]. - The Company has not engaged in any plant closings or mass layoffs in the past six years, maintaining employment stability[146]. - All employees have been properly classified under applicable labor laws, ensuring compliance with wage and hour regulations[147]. - The Company has maintained workers' compensation coverage as required by law through insurance, not self-insurance[151]. Environmental and Insurance Compliance - The Company has not received any notices of environmental violations in the past five years, demonstrating compliance with environmental regulations[158]. - The Company possesses all necessary licenses and permits to operate its business, ensuring uninterrupted operations[161]. - The Company has a comprehensive list of insurance policies in effect, covering various operational risks[163]. - The Company has maintained all insurance policies in full force, with no claims pending that have been denied or disputed by underwriters[164]. - There are no outstanding bonds or letters of credit required to satisfy any contractual obligations[165]. Contracts and Relationships - The Company has a complete list of Material Contracts, including those with annual payments exceeding 25,000[166]. - No Material Customers or Suppliers have terminated or materially modified their relationships with the Company since December 31, 2023[172]. - The Company is in compliance with all applicable laws and has not received any notices of violations in the past three years[173]. - The Company has not engaged in any Affiliate Transactions that deviate from standard arms-length terms[178]. - The Company has implemented reasonable steps to safeguard the integrity and security of its Information Systems[180]. - The Company has not made claims in excess of current insurance coverage[164]. - The Company has not received any written notice of default under any insurance policy[164]. Seller and Purchaser Representations - Each Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into the Agreement and consummate the transactions without the consent of any other person[183]. - The Membership Interests owned by each Seller are free from any encumbrances, except for restrictions under federal or state securities laws[186]. - There are no pending or threatened litigations against the Sellers related to their ownership of Membership Interests or the transactions contemplated by the Agreement[187]. - Each Seller does not have any claims against the Company arising from facts existing prior to the Closing, excluding vested benefits under employee benefits[188]. - Each Seller is an accredited investor and is acquiring Series A Preferred Stock for its own account, not for distribution or resale[191]. - The Purchaser has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver the Agreement and consummate the transactions[195]. - No consent or approval from any governmental entity is required for the execution and delivery of the Agreement by the Purchaser[198]. - There are no pending or threatened proceedings against the Purchaser that would impair its ability to consummate the purchase of Membership Interests[199]. - No broker or finder is entitled to any commission or finder's fee in connection with the Agreement or the transactions as a result of Purchaser's actions[200].