S-1: Alpha Modus Holdings Files for Resale of Common Stock and Warrants Post-Business Combination

Sentiment:

Registration Statement


Alpha Modus Holdings is registering the resale of over 5 million shares of common stock and over 2 million warrants by selling securityholders following its recent business combination.

Capital raiseThe document references a secured convertible promissory note in the original principal amount of $2,890,000 issued to Streeterville Capital, LLC.The document references a potential additional $5,000,000 to be funded to the Company, with the Companys consent, through the date that is six months following repayment of the Note in full.The document references the exclusive right, on customary market terms, to enter into an equity line of credit or other similar financing arrangement with the Company for at least $20,000,000, through the date that is one year following the Purchase Price Date.
Worse than expectedThe company had net losses and negative cash flows from operating activities in the past, and it may not achieve or sustain profitability.The report of its independent registered public accounting firm contains a going concern qualification.

Summary

  • Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. has filed a registration statement for the offer and sale of up to 5,189,638 shares of common stock, 2,325,004 warrants, and 2,325,004 shares of common stock underlying those warrants.
  • The selling securityholders include those who received shares as consideration in the Business Combination, upon conversion of a secured convertible promissory note, and those who acquired shares and warrants in private placements related to the INAQ IPO.
  • The company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these securities by the selling securityholders, except for amounts received upon the exercise of the warrants.
  • The exercise price of the warrants is $11.50 per share, which is substantially higher than the current trading price of the common stock, making it unlikely that the warrants will be exercised in the near future.
  • The resale of these shares could have a significant negative impact on the trading price of Alpha Modus common stock, especially since certain selling securityholders acquired their shares at prices well below the current trading price.
  • The 7,514,642 shares that may be resold and/or issued represent approximately 60.2% of the shares of common stock outstanding as of January 30, 2025.
  • Alpha Modus is an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, which allows it to take advantage of reduced public company reporting requirements.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The document presents a mixed sentiment. While it highlights the company's patented technology and licensing agreements, it also acknowledges significant risks, including past losses, a going concern qualification, and potential negative impacts from the resale of shares.

Positives

  • The company has comprehensive end-to-end patented solutions for retailers and consumer brands.
  • Alpha Modus has entered into license agreements with GZ6G Technologies Corp. and Xalles Holdings Inc. to utilize its patented intellectual property.
  • Alpha Modus has initiated patent infringement lawsuits against several companies, including The Kroger Company and Brookshire Grocery Co.

Negatives

  • The resale of shares of common stock pursuant to this prospectus could have a significant negative impact on the trading price of our common stock.
  • The exercise price of the Private Placement Warrants substantially exceeds the current trading price of our common stock, we are unlikely to receive any proceeds from the exercise of our warrants in the near future, if at all.
  • Alpha Modus had net losses and negative cash flows from operating activities in the past, and it may not achieve or sustain profitability.
  • The report of its independent registered public accounting firm contains a going concern qualification.

Risks

  • The number of shares of common stock that the Selling Securityholders can sell into the public markets pursuant to this prospectus may exceed our public float.
  • Alpha Modus may fail to protect its intellectual property rights and proprietary information.
  • Alpha Modus will incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company.
  • Alpha Modus management team has limited experience managing a Nasdaq-listed public company.
  • Alpha Modus is a controlled company under Nasdaqs listing rules and can rely on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements.
  • Alpha Modus may issue additional shares of common or preferred stock, which would dilute the interests of stockholders and likely present other risks.
  • We may amend the terms of our public warrants in a manner that may be adverse to holders of public warrants without the approval of all holders.
  • Alpha Modus may redeem unexpired Public Warrants prior to their exercise at a time that is disadvantageous to holders, thereby making Public Warrants worthless.
  • We do not expect that we will pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
  • If Alpha Modus fails to develop or maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, it may not be able to accurately report its financial results or prevent financial fraud.
  • There can be no assurance that Alpha Modus will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq in the future.
  • The market price of Alpha Moduss common stock may decline.
  • Alpha Moduss failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq could result in a delisting of its securities.
  • The future exercise of registration rights may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Future Outlook

Alpha Modus intends to deploy services under the license by the end of 2024, expand event venue service offerings in late 2025, and expand service offerings in additional industries in 2024. Alpha Modus intends to continue its intellectual property licensing and enforcement efforts throughout 2025.

Industry Context

The document highlights Alpha Modus's participation in the competitive and rapidly evolving AI technology market, particularly within the retail sector, where there's a growing emphasis on in-store digital marketing and inventory management technologies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The document does not provide specific comparisons to industry standards or benchmarks.
  • It mentions the company's core technologies have been deployed on IBMs Bluemix platform and earned a Beacon Award by IBM 2016 for Best New Application on IBM Cloud from an Entrepreneur.
  • It also mentions Alpha Modus has been recognized by IBM Watson as a thought leader in technology.

Legal Proceedings

  • Alpha Modus initiated a patent infringement action against The Kroger Company on January 16, 2024.
  • Alpha Modus initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Brookshire Grocery Co. on November 12, 2024.
  • Alpha Modus filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Wakefern Food Corporation and Shelf Nine LLC on December 17, 2024.
  • Alpha Modus filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Walgreen Co. on February 3, 2025.

Related Party Transactions

  • William Alessi, an officer and director of Alpha Modus, loaned the Company funds and received payments.
  • Janbella Group, LLC, controlled by Alessi, provided loans to Alpha Modus.
  • The Sponsor provided services to the Company and was reimbursed.
  • The Sponsor provided loans to the Company.
  • The Company issued shares to Janbella and Michael Singer as required by the Business Combination Agreement.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may experience a decline in the trading price of the common stock due to the resale of a large number of shares.
  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain, which could impact the value of securities.
  • The company's success depends on its ability to protect its intellectual property, which could affect its competitive position and future revenue.

Next Steps

  • Alpha Modus intends to deploy services under the license by the end of 2024.
  • Alpha Modus intends to expand event venue service offerings in late 2025.
  • Alpha Modus intends to expand service offerings in additional industries in 2024.
  • Alpha Modus intends to continue its intellectual property licensing and enforcement efforts throughout 2025.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2014-07-11Alpha Modus, Corp. was incorporated.
2016Alpha Modus earned a Beacon Award by IBM for Best New Application on IBM Cloud.
2018Alpha Modus acquired eyeQs assets and pending patent applications.
2019-07-23US Patent No. 10,360,571 (the 571 patent) was issued.
2021-04-20Insight Acquisition Corp. was incorporated.
2021-05-05Sponsor paid $25,000 for offering costs in exchange for Founder Shares.
2021-07-291:1.1162791 stock split of Class B common stock.
2021-09-01Services agreement with Sponsor initiated.
2021-09-07Insight Acquisition Corp. consummated its Initial Public Offering.
2021-09-07Promissory note with Sponsor initiated.
2021-09-13Promissory note with Sponsor repaid.
2021-10-16Underwriters over-allotment option expired unexercised; Sponsor surrendered 900,000 shares.
2022-08-16Inflation Reduction Act signed into law.
2023-03-06Stockholders approved amendment to extend business combination deadline.
2023-03-07Sponsor contributed $100,000 to the Company.
2023-03-225,100,000 shares of Class B common stock exchanged for Class A common stock.
2023-03-28Forward Share Purchase Agreement entered into.
2023-04-03Business Combination Agreement with Avila Energy Corporation entered into.
2023-07-20Funds transferred to Sponsor from operating bank account.
2023-08-07Funds transferred to Sponsor from operating bank account.
2023-08-10Letter Agreement providing for the mutual termination of the Avila BCA.
2023-08-17Unsecured promissory note issued to Sponsor.
2023-09-06Stockholders approved amendment to extend business combination deadline.
2023-10-10Funds transferred back to Company from Sponsor.
2023-10-11Funds transferred back to Company from Sponsor.
2023-10-13Business Combination Agreement with Alpha Modus, Corp. entered into.
2023-11-06Promissory note to Sponsor rescinded.
2023-12-13Funds transferred back to Company from Sponsor.
2024-01-11Alpha Modus entered into a license agreement with GZ6G Technologies Corp.
2024-01-16Alpha Modus initiated a patent infringement action against The Kroger Company.
2024-03-15Sponsor deposited $1,049,359 into the Trust Account.
2024-03-26Sponsor deposited an additional $36,285 into the Trust Account.
2024-04-10Alpha Modus entered into a license agreement with Xalles Holdings Inc.
2024-05-06Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-05-15Company, Sponsor and Polar entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Subscription Agreement.
2024-06-05Stockholders approved amendment to extend business combination deadline.
2024-06-06Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-06-21Fee Waiver Agreement, dated June 21, 2024, among Insight Acquisition Corp., Insight Acquisition Sponsor LLC and Michael Singer.
2024-07-25Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $ 35,000 to a related party.
2024-07-31Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-08-21Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-09-11Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-09-30End of the reporting period for the financial data included in the document.
2024-10-07Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-10-23Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (the Company) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the SPA) with Streeterville Capital, LLC (the Investor).
2024-10-29Company stockholders approved the Business Combination and other transactions and proposal presented within the proxy statement/prospectus in connection with Business Combination transactions.
2024-11-06Promissory note to Sponsor rescinded.
2024-11-12Alpha Modus initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Brookshire Grocery Co.
2024-11-15Company deposited $ 10,382 into the Trust Account to extend the Business Combination Period.
2024-12-13The parties to the Business Combination Agreement consummated the Business Combination.
2024-12-15Business Combination Member.
2024-12-16The Note was funded.
2024-12-17Alpha Modus filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Wakefern Food Corporation and Shelf Nine LLC.
2025-02-03Alpha Modus filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Walgreen Co.
2025-02-07As of February 7, 2025, the closing price of our common stock and warrants was $2.37 and $0.0703, respectively.
2025-01-30The 7,514,642 shares that may be resold and/or issued represent approximately 60.2% of the shares of common stock outstanding as of January 30, 2025.

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