DEF: BrooQLy Inc. Annual Meeting: Name Change, Reverse Split, RSU Plans
Proxy Statement
BrooQLy Inc. will hold its 2025 annual meeting to vote on changing its name to Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation, authorizing a reverse stock split, and approving two Restricted Stock Unit plans.
Summary
- The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time.
- Shareholders will vote on the election of six directors: Kent B. Wilson, Jeff Hail, Shannon Rigney, Ian Kantrowitz, Ron J. Rich, and Jorge L. Torres.
- A proposal to ratify the appointment of RBSM LLP as the independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, will be presented.
- Shareholders will consider authorizing the Board of Directors to file an amendment to change the company's name to Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation (Amendment 1).
- A proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to file an amendment for a reverse stock split of the company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, at a ratio between 1-for-1.5 and 1-for-20, will be voted upon (Amendment 2).
- Approval of the Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Executive Plan and the Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Plan is also on the agenda.
- The Board of Directors recommends the approval of all proposals.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The filing outlines a clear strategic pivot and steps towards uplisting, which are generally positive for long-term growth. The new management team and acquisitions are strong indicators of a focused direction. However, the reverse stock split carries inherent risks, and the current governance structure lacks independent committees, which could be a concern for some investors. The overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic, reflecting significant strategic initiatives with associated execution risks.
Positives
- The company is undergoing a strategic pivot to advanced UAV technologies and autonomous logistics, aligning with a high-growth market sector.
- Acquisitions of assets from Vayu (US) Inc., Impossible Aerospace Corporation, and Global Autonomous Corporation from Alpine 4 Holdings on April 1, 2025, have strengthened technological capabilities and market position.
- A new leadership team with extensive experience from Alpine 4 Holdings, Honeywell Aerospace, and FedEx Express Mexico has been appointed, bolstering strategic expertise.
- The establishment of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) plans aims to attract, retain, and incentivize key employees and executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders.
- The reservation of the NYSE ticker symbol 'DAS' indicates a clear long-term strategic goal for uplisting to a national exchange, which could enhance visibility and access to capital.
- Plans to form new advisory committees (Branding, Sales, and Marketing; Budget; Engineering; Autonomous Logistics; UAV Technologies; Regulatory) are expected to enhance strategic execution and oversight.
Negatives
- A reverse stock split, while intended to increase per-share price, carries the risk that the market price may not increase proportionately or sustain the increase, potentially reducing market capitalization.
- The reverse stock split could lead to an increase in transaction costs for stockholders selling odd lots (less than 100 shares).
- Liquidity for the common stock could be adversely affected by a reduced number of shares outstanding after a reverse split.
- There is no guarantee that the reverse split will achieve the desired market price objective or that the company's application to list on a national exchange will be accepted.
- The company currently lacks independent audit, governance, and compensation committees, with the Board as a whole performing these functions, which may be a governance concern for some investors.
- Significant control by Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP), whose members are the new executive officers and directors, could raise questions about independent oversight.
Risks
- The market price of common stock may not increase proportionately or sustain an increase after a reverse stock split, potentially reducing the company's market capitalization.
- The liquidity of common stock could be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares outstanding after a reverse split.
- The issuance of additional authorized but unissued shares (post-reverse split) could have a dilutive effect on earnings per share, book or market value, and existing stockholders' percentage voting power.
- The company faces cybersecurity threats due to its reliance on information systems and the Internet to conduct business activities.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company remains a risk while the situation is in flux.
- Claims and associated litigation in the ordinary course of business could result in unfavorable outcomes, such as monetary damages, fines, penalties, or injunctions.
- There is no assurance that the company will successfully uplist to a national exchange, despite the proposed reverse split and strategic intent.
Future Outlook
The company intends to continue building towards the necessary qualifications for a future uplisting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), having reserved the ticker symbol DAS. Management believes a reverse stock split and potential increase in per-share price will enhance marketability and acceptability to the financial community and institutional investors. The company plans to expand its business through acquisitions and strategic relationships, leveraging newly available authorized shares post-reverse split. The strategic pivot to advanced UAV technologies and autonomous logistics is expected to drive revenue growth as production scales.
Management Comments
- Management believes Mr. Wilson's extensive management, strategic planning, and public company experience qualify him to serve as a director.
- Management believes Mr. Hail's extensive business operations and broad industry experience qualify him to serve as a director.
- Mr. Kantrowitz's analytical insight with a people-first approach and experience with investor relations and project management qualify him to serve as a director.
- Ms. Rigney's extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, public company compliance and communications qualify her to serve as a director.
- The Board believes that the combined CEO/Chairman structure is appropriate for the Company and provides the appropriate level of independent oversight necessary to ensure that the Board meets its fiduciary obligations to our stockholders, that the interests of management and our stockholders are properly aligned, and that we establish and follow sound business practices and strategies that are in the best interests of our stockholders.
- The company's management believes that the name Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation better aligns with the company's new strategic focus and business model.
- Our Board of Directors believes that none of these reasons [for uplisting to a National Exchange and a Reverse Split] is more important than the ability to enhance our business model and to grow shareholder value.
- It is our Board's belief that the Company will grow into a larger and more diverse company with a corresponding growth in revenues if we have the focused attention and access to capital that is more available to companies trading on a national exchange.
- Our Board also has confidence that the Reverse Split and any resulting increase in the per share price of our Common Stock should enhance the acceptability and marketability of our Common Stock to the financial community and investing public.
- The Board believes that the proposed adoption of the Executive RSU Plan is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders for the reasons stated above.
- The Board believes that the proposed adoption of the RSU Plan is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders for the reasons stated above.
Industry Context
The company is strategically pivoting to the rapidly evolving autonomous aerospace technologies and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) sector. Recent acquisitions of assets from Vayu (US) Inc., Impossible Aerospace Corporation, and Global Autonomous Corporation from Alpine 4 Holdings underscore a focused entry into drone innovation and logistics. The addition of a FedEx logistics expert and a former Honeywell Aerospace executive to the board significantly strengthens the company's strategic and engineering expertise within this specialized industry. This move positions the company to optimize efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery through innovative aerial solutions, with collaborations targeting government agencies, NATO allies, and commercial aerospace leaders, indicating a focus on high-value, specialized applications within the broader aerospace and logistics industries.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Panagiotis Lazaretos | Kent Wilson | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Chief Accounting Officer/Chief Financial Officer | Helen V. Maridakis | NA | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Chief Operating Officer | Nikolaos Ioannou | Jeff Hail | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Vice President | NA | Ian Kantrowitz | February 25, 2025 | Appointment in connection with change of control. |
| Vice President | NA | Shannon Rigney | February 25, 2025 | Appointment in connection with change of control. |
| Director | Panagiotis Lazaretos | NA | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Director | Helen V. Maridakis | NA | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Director | Nikolaos Ioannou | NA | February 25, 2025 | Resignation in connection with Share Purchase Agreement and change of control. |
| Director | NA | Ron J. Rich | March 19, 2025 | Appointment to the Board. |
| Director | NA | Jorge L. Torres | April 9, 2025 | Appointment to the Board. |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Leadership Structure | The roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer are combined, with Kent Wilson serving in both capacities. | February 25, 2025 | The Board believes this structure provides appropriate independent oversight and aligns management and stockholder interests, but will continue to evaluate its effectiveness over time. |
| Committee Formation | Currently, there are no independent audit, governance, or compensation committees; the Board as a whole performs these functions. The company intends to appoint additional independent directors and form these committees to meet national securities exchange requirements for a future uplisting. | NA | The future formation of independent committees is crucial for enhancing corporate governance, ensuring robust oversight, and fulfilling requirements for potential uplisting to a national exchange. |
| Advisory Committee Establishment | Plans to create several advisory committees: Branding, Sales, and Marketing; Budget; Engineering; Autonomous Logistics; UAV Technologies; and Regulatory. | NA | These committees are intended to assist in implementing business strategies, driving innovation, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining regulatory compliance across specialized operational areas. |
| Code of Ethics Adoption | A Code of Business Conduct and Ethics has been adopted, applicable to all directors, officers, and employees, including senior financial officers. It was filed as Exhibit 14 to the company's recently filed registration statement on Form S-1. | NA (filed as Exhibit 14 to Form S-1) | Promotes honest and ethical conduct, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and full, fair, accurate, and timely disclosure in SEC filings. The company plans to post it on its website. |
Legal Proceedings
- As of the date of this Proxy Statement, neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries were a party to, nor are any of its property subject to, any legal proceedings requiring disclosure.
Related Party Transactions
- On February 25, 2025, the three former controlling shareholders sold 18,000,000 shares of common stock (approximately 70.3% of outstanding shares) to Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP).
- Kent Wilson, Jeff Hail, Ian Kantrowitz, and Shannon Rigney, who serve as current officers and directors, are the four members and managers of ACP.
- As of June 30, 2025, the company had an amount of $60,523 due to CEO Kent Wilson for expenses paid on behalf of the company.
- As of June 30, 2025, the company had an amount of $43,980 due to COO Jeffrey Hail for expenses paid on behalf of the company.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders will vote on significant corporate actions (name change, reverse split, RSU plans). The reverse split could impact per-share price and liquidity, while equity compensation plans aim to align executive interests with shareholders.
- Employees and Executives will benefit from new RSU plans providing equity incentives for attraction, retention, and motivation. New executive officers have employment agreements with competitive salaries and performance bonuses.
- Customers and Suppliers may see new offerings and improved service due to the strategic pivot to advanced UAV technologies and autonomous logistics, supported by new advisory committees (Engineering, Autonomous Logistics, UAV Technologies) focusing on product development, innovation, and supply chain optimization.
- Regulatory Bodies will be impacted by the company's focus on compliance, particularly with FAA rules, governmental contracts, and export controls, as indicated by the planned Regulatory Committee. The intent to uplist to NYSE implies adherence to higher governance standards.
Next Steps
- Shareholders will vote on all proposals at the Annual Meeting on December 11, 2025.
- If approved, the Board intends to file an amendment to change the company name to Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation.
- If approved and deemed in the company's best interest, the Board will file an amendment to effectuate a reverse stock split.
- The company will notify FINRA of the intended name change and request a new trading symbol, potentially 'DAS' for NYSE uplisting.
- The company intends to appoint additional independent directors and form audit, nominating and corporate governance, and compensation committees to meet national securities exchange requirements.
- The company plans to create additional advisory committees: Branding, Sales, and Marketing; Budget; Engineering; Autonomous Logistics; UAV Technologies; and Regulatory.
- The company will post its Code of Ethics on its website.
- The company will disclose any amendments to, or waivers of, the Code of Ethics for executive officers and directors in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | BrooQLy Inc. incorporated. |
| April 19, 2021 | Certificate of Correction filed to correct the number of authorized common stock shares. |
| May 12, 2021 | Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed. |
| July 1, 2023 | Former CEO, CFO, and COO began accruing salaries of $3,000 per month each. |
| December 31, 2023 | Fiscal year end; former officers accrued $18,000 each in salary. Audit fees amounted to $40,000. |
| December 31, 2024 | Fiscal year end; no salary or compensation paid to former officers. Audit fees amounted to $55,000. |
| February 25, 2025 | Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) executed, resulting in Aerospace Capital Partners, LLC (ACP) becoming the controlling shareholder (70.3% of common stock). Former officers and directors resigned, and new officers and directors were appointed. |
| March 3, 2025 | Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC regarding the SPA. |
| March 19, 2025 | Ron J. Rich appointed to the Board of Directors and granted 100,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). |
| April 1, 2025 | Acquisition of assets from Vayu (US) Inc., Impossible Aerospace Corporation, and Global Autonomous Corporation from Alpine 4 Holdings. |
| April 9, 2025 | Jorge L. Torres appointed to the Board of Directors and granted 100,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). |
| April 12, 2025 | Board of Directors adopted the Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Executive Plan and the Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Plan. |
| June 30, 2025 | Company had $60,523 due to CEO Kent Wilson and $43,980 due to COO Jeffrey Hail for paid expenses. |
| July 20, 2025 | Effective date of employment agreements for Kent Wilson, Jeffrey Hail, Ian Kantrowitz, and Shannon Rigney. |
| September 17, 2025 | Board of Directors approved amendments for the company name change and reverse stock split. |
| October 13, 2025 | Record Date for voting on proposals at the Annual Meeting. |
| October 15, 2025 | Additional 100,000 RSUs granted to Mr. Rich. |
| October 27, 2025 | Date of Order by the Board of Directors. |
| October 28, 2025 | On or about this date, the Proxy Statement and accompanying proxy were made available to stockholders via the Internet and filed with the SEC. |
| October 31, 2025 | On or about this date, proxy solicitation materials were first mailed to stockholders. |
| December 10, 2025 | Internet and telephone voting facilities for stockholders will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. |
| December 11, 2025 | Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held. |
| March 19, 2026 | 10% of Ron J. Rich's initial RSU grant vests. |
| April 9, 2026 | 10% of Jorge L. Torres's initial RSU grant vests. |
| March 19, 2027 | 30% of Ron J. Rich's initial RSU grant vests. |
| April 9, 2027 | 30% of Jorge L. Torres's initial RSU grant vests. |
| March 19, 2028 | 60% of Ron J. Rich's initial RSU grant vests. |
| April 9, 2028 | 60% of Jorge L. Torres's initial RSU grant vests. |
Recommendation
holdThe company is undergoing a significant strategic transformation, including a rebranding, a pivot to a high-growth industry (UAV/aerospace), and a new management team with relevant experience. The proposed reverse stock split and RSU plans are logical steps to support future growth and potential uplisting to a national exchange. However, the immediate impact of a reverse split on market capitalization and liquidity is uncertain, and the company currently lacks independent governance committees, which is a concern for institutional investors. While the long-term vision is positive, the execution risks and current governance structure warrant a 'Hold' until more concrete financial performance and governance improvements are demonstrated post-transformation.
Keywords
Aerospace, UAV, Autonomous Logistics, Reverse Stock Split, RSU Plan, Corporate Governance, SEC Filing, BrooQLy Inc., Dynamic Aerospace Systems Corporation, Equity Compensation, Shareholder Meeting, Management Change, Capital Structure, OTC Markets, NYSE Uplisting
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