SCHEDULE 13D: cbdMD Director Jeffrey Porter Boosts Stake to 6.44% Following Preferred Stock Conversion and Reverse Split

cbdMD, Inc. director Jeffrey Porter has reported beneficial ownership of 6.44% of the company's common stock after an automatic conversion of preferred shares and a subsequent one-for-8 reverse stock split.

Summary

• Jeffrey Porter, a director of cbdMD, Inc., now beneficially owns 573,530 shares of the Issuer's common stock.
• This ownership represents approximately 6.44% of the 8,908,406 outstanding shares of cbdMD, Inc. common stock as of May 7, 2025.
• The shares were acquired on May 6, 2025, through the automatic conversion of the Issuer's 8% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
• Each share of Preferred Stock converted into thirteen shares of common stock.
• The conversion occurred on May 6, 2025, at 4:01 p.m. Eastern Time, immediately preceding a one-for-8 reverse stock split of the company's common stock, effective May 6, 2025, at 4:02 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Mr. Porter holds these shares for long-term investment purposes.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: While a director's significant long-term investment is a positive signal of confidence, the simultaneous one-for-8 reverse stock split is generally viewed negatively by the market as it often indicates underlying financial or operational challenges.

Positives

• Director Jeffrey Porter's significant beneficial ownership of 6.44% of common stock indicates strong alignment with shareholder interests.
• Mr. Porter's stated intent to hold the shares as a long-term investment suggests confidence in the company's future.

Negatives

• The one-for-8 reverse stock split, effective May 6, 2025, often signals a company's struggle to maintain a higher share price, potentially to meet exchange listing requirements, which can be perceived negatively by the market.

Future Outlook

The reporting person, Jeffrey Porter, stated that he does not have any current plans or proposals that would result in changes to the Issuer's business, corporate structure, or control. His intent is to hold the acquired shares as a long-term investment.

Management Comments

• "All of the Issuer's securities owned by the Reporting Person were acquired prior to his appointment to the board of directors of the Issuer for investment purposes only and are being held as a long-term investment."

Industry Context

This filing pertains to a specific corporate action and director ownership within cbdMD, Inc., a company operating in the CBD and hemp product sector. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The reverse stock split will reduce the number of outstanding shares and increase the per-share price, which could affect liquidity and market perception. The director's increased stake may be seen as a positive signal of insider confidence.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders is mentioned in this filing.

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Keywords

cbdMD, Inc., Jeffrey Porter, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, common stock, preferred stock conversion, reverse stock split, corporate governance, director stake, investment