BRQL.OQBBrooqly, INC

DEF 14C: BrooQLy Inc. Announces Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to Increase Authorized Capital and Create New Stock Classes

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Information Statement


BrooQLy Inc. is amending its Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized capital to 600 million shares and create Class B Common Stock, approved by a majority stockholder consent on April 3, 2025.

Capital raiseThe company states that the increased authorized capital will allow it to attract new investors.The company believes the changes may allow the company greater flexibility in pursuing acquisitions, equity investments and other opportunities.The company issued a Convertible Promissory Note to ACP in the original principal amount of $358,200.

Summary

  • BrooQLy Inc. is providing notice to stockholders regarding an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation.
  • The amendment, approved by a majority stockholder (70.27% of voting power) on April 3, 2025, increases the authorized capital to 600 million shares.
  • This consists of 325 million shares of Common Stock, 50 million shares of Class B Common Stock, and 225 million shares of Preferred Stock, all with a par value of $0.0001 per share.
  • The Board of Directors is now authorized to determine the rights and preferences of Preferred Stock without shareholder approval.
  • The company believes this change will attract new investors and provide flexibility for acquisitions and equity investments.
  • The actions will become effective on May 14, 2025, at least 20 calendar days after the mailing of the information statement.
  • As of the record date, April 9, 2025, there were 25,615,000 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP) holds 18,000,000 shares, representing 70.27% of the voting power.
  • The Class B Common Stock will have no voting rights but can be converted to Common Stock over five years, with restrictions on transfer.
  • The company has the right to redeem unconverted Class B Common Stock at increasing percentages of $0.95 per share over five years.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document is primarily informational, detailing a corporate action. While the company expresses optimism about future opportunities, there are also potential risks associated with the changes. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive.

Positives

  • The company believes the increased authorized capital and flexibility in issuing preferred stock will attract new investors.
  • The changes may allow the company greater flexibility in pursuing acquisitions, equity investments, and other opportunities.
  • The Board of Directors can act more quickly on transactions without requiring shareholder approval.
  • New independent board members have been appointed, bringing additional expertise to the company.

Negatives

  • The issuance of authorized but unissued stock could be used to deter a potential takeover, potentially diluting existing stockholders' shares.
  • Stockholders do not have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares, which could dilute their earnings per share and voting power.
  • The Class B Common Stock has restrictions on transfer and no voting rights, which may not be favorable to all investors.
  • The Board's ability to issue blank check preferred stock could be used to discourage or impede a takeover attempt.

Risks

  • The company acknowledges that forward-looking statements are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially.
  • The company has limited funds available to pay officers or directors.
  • The power of the Board of Directors to provide for the issuance of various series of the Company's preferred stock with various properties without shareholder approval has potential utility as a device to discourage or impede a takeover of the Company.
  • Future issuances of Common Stock and/or Preferred Stock may, depending on the circumstances, have a dilutive effect on the earnings per share, voting power and other interests of the existing stockholders.

Future Outlook

The company anticipates that the amended capital structure will provide greater flexibility in pursuing acquisitions, equity investments, and raising capital.

Management Comments

  • The Board believes that the common stockholders of the Company will benefit from this proposal because it believes that the Company will be able to attract new investors for investment in its current and future business strategies.
  • The Board believes that the common stockholders of the Company will benefit from the proposal because such change may allow the Company greater flexibility in pursuing acquisitions, equity investments and other opportunities.

Industry Context

Many companies adjust their capital structure to provide flexibility for future growth and potential acquisitions. The creation of different classes of stock is a common practice to cater to various investor preferences and strategic goals.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Increasing authorized capital is a common practice among publicly traded companies to facilitate future financings and acquisitions.
  • Creating different classes of stock, such as Class B Common Stock with limited or no voting rights, is often used to maintain control by insiders or specific shareholders, similar to structures used by companies like Alphabet (Google) and Meta (Facebook).
  • The ability for the board to issue preferred stock without shareholder approval is a power granted to many companies, allowing for quick responses to market opportunities or defensive measures against hostile takeovers.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Chief Executive OfficerPanagiotis LazaretosKent WilsonFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement
Chief Operating OfficerNikolaos IoannouJeff HailFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement
Chief Financial OfficerHelen V. MaridakisN/AFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement
Chairman of the BoardN/AKent WilsonFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement
Vice PresidentN/AIan KantrowitzFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement
Vice PresidentN/AShannon RigneyFebruary 25, 2025Change of control pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Amendment to Articles of IncorporationIncrease authorized capital, create Class B Common Stock, and authorize the Board to determine the rights and preferences of Preferred Stock without shareholder approval.May 14, 2025Provides greater flexibility for future financings, acquisitions, and strategic decisions, but also introduces potential risks related to dilution and anti-takeover measures.

Related Party Transactions

  • Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP), of which Kent Wilson, Jeff Hail, Ian Kantrowitz and Shannon Rigney are members, purchased 18,000,000 shares of common stock, becoming the controlling shareholder.
  • The company issued a Convertible Promissory Note to ACP in the original principal amount of $358,200.
  • The Company granted to Absocare, Inc., an entity controlled by the Sellers, a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use certain assets of the Company for a period of six months.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may experience dilution of their ownership if additional shares are issued.
  • The increased flexibility in capital structure could lead to new opportunities and growth for the company, potentially benefiting shareholders.
  • Employees may be affected by changes in company strategy and potential acquisitions.
  • The company's ability to raise capital and pursue strategic initiatives could impact its relationships with customers and suppliers.

Next Steps

  • The Articles of Amendment will be filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada.
  • The actions contemplated will become effective on May 14, 2025.
  • The company will continue to file annual, quarterly, and special reports with the SEC.

Key Dates

DateDescription
February 19, 2021Original articles of incorporation filed with the State of Nevada.
April 19, 2021Certificate of Correction filed to correct the number of shares of common stock authorized to be issued.
May 12, 2021Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation was filed.
December 31, 2024Fiscal year end for which the Annual Report on Form 10-K is available.
March 31, 2024End of quarter for which a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is available.
June 30, 2024End of quarter for which a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is available.
September 30, 2024End of quarter for which a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is available.
February 25, 2025Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) signed with Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP); change of control.
February 25, 2025Resignation of previous board members and officers.
February 25, 2025Appointment of new board members and officers.
March 3, 2025Current Report on Form 8-K filed with biographical information for new officers and directors.
March 18, 2025Appointment of Mr. Ron J. Rich to the Board of Directors.
March 19, 2025Current Report on Form 8-K filed with additional biographical information about Mr. Rich.
April 1, 2025Date for security ownership information.
April 1, 2025Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC.
April 3, 2025Board of Directors approved the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
April 3, 2025Majority Stockholder Consent approving the proposal received from Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC.
April 9, 2025Record date for stockholders entitled to notice of the corporate actions.
April 9, 2025Appointment of Jorge L. Torres to the Company's Board of Directors.
April 23, 2025Date of the notice by order of the Board of Directors.
April 24, 2025Information Statement being mailed to stockholders.
May 14, 2025Actions contemplated will not be effective until this date.
May, 2025Articles of Amendment of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of BrooQLy Inc.

Keywords

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