S-1/A: Onfolio Amends S-1 for $300M Convertible Note Resale

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Amendment to Registration Statement for Resale Offering 28 January 2026 4:21 PM

Onfolio Holdings Inc. filed an S-1/A registration statement for the resale of up to 36,201,104 shares of common stock by a selling stockholder, derived from senior secured convertible notes and rights.

Capital raiseThe company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement on November 17, 2025, for a private placement of up to $300.0 million in senior secured convertible notes, with an initial $6.0 million already issued.In October 2025, the company completed a private placement (October Unit Offering) that raised $1.0 million in gross proceeds from the sale of units consisting of common stock and warrants.

Worse than expectedThe independent auditor's report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern, indicating substantial doubt about its financial viability.The company recognized significant impairment losses of $5,016,765 in 2023, reflecting underperformance of acquired businesses and adverse financial conditions.The current S-1/A filing is for a resale offering by a selling stockholder, meaning the company will not receive any proceeds to address its financial challenges or going concern issues.

Summary

The filing registers 36,201,104 shares of common stock for resale by a Selling Stockholder, ATW Digital Assets XI LLC, which will not provide any proceeds to Onfolio Holdings Inc.
These shares are issuable upon conversion of senior secured convertible notes and exercise of rights to receive common stock, stemming from a November 17, 2025, Securities Purchase Agreement for up to $300.0 million in Notes.
An initial $6.0 million in Notes was issued, convertible at $0.984 per share, subject to a floor price of $0.22.
Approximately $2.44 million of the initial Note proceeds were used to purchase digital assets, including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC).
On November 28, 2025, the company repaid $250,000 of unsecured promissory notes and a $390,000 RevenueZen Seller Note.
In October 2025, the company raised $1.0 million in gross proceeds from a private placement of units, each consisting of common stock and warrants exercisable at $2.50 per share.
Onfolio Holdings Inc. acquires and manages online businesses across D2C eCommerce, B2B SEO and marketing services, and B2B digital products.
The company recognized aggregate impairment losses of $5,016,765 in 2023 related to several acquisitions due to lower than expected cash flows and increased interest rates.
The independent registered public accounting firm's report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The filing presents a highly concerning financial picture, primarily due to the explicit 'going concern' warning from the auditors and substantial impairment losses. While the company has a clear acquisition strategy and has secured some capital, the immediate offering is a resale that provides no direct funds to the company, and the overall risk profile is very high, outweighing the strategic positives.

Positives

Repaid $250,000 in unsecured promissory notes and a $390,000 RevenueZen Seller Note, eliminating these outstanding debts.
Successfully raised $1.0 million in a private placement in October 2025, demonstrating access to capital.
Secured a private placement of up to $300.0 million in senior secured convertible notes, with an initial $6.0 million already issued, providing potential future funding.
Strategically used approximately $2.44 million of initial note proceeds to purchase digital assets (Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin).
Operates a diversified portfolio of 21 online businesses across various verticals, aiming to mitigate risk.
The senior management team possesses approximately 40 years of combined experience in internet-connected businesses, accounting, finance, and acquisitions.
The company's decentralized and cross-border team structure enables identification, recruitment, and retention of high-quality global talent.
Believes its public company status enhances its integrity and makes it a preferred buyer for small online businesses.

Negatives

The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of the 36,201,104 shares by the Selling Stockholder, limiting immediate capital infusion.
Investing in the company's securities involves a high degree of risk, as explicitly stated in the prospectus.
The independent auditor's report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern, indicating significant financial uncertainty.
Recognized substantial impairment losses totaling $5,016,765 in 2023 due to lower than expected cash flows from acquired businesses and an increase in interest rates.
The company has never declared cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any in the foreseeable future, prioritizing business growth and Series A preferred stock dividend obligations.
The number of shares actually issued upon conversion of Notes and Rights may vary from the number offered due to adjustment mechanisms, potentially leading to greater dilution.
Anti-takeover provisions in the company's charter and bylaws, along with Delaware law Section 203, could make management removal more difficult and discourage transactions that might otherwise benefit stockholders.
The exclusive forum provision may limit stockholders' choice of forum for certain legal actions.

Risks

Ability to manage current and projected financial position and estimated cash burn rate, including estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, and capital requirements, and ultimately the ability to continue as a going concern.
Ability to raise additional capital to further develop and expand the business and meet long-term objectives, given limited revenues and uncertainty of achieving significant revenues and sustained profitability.
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets.
Changes in customer demand for products and services offered by online businesses.
Ability to develop brands cost-effectively, attract new customers, and retain existing customers on a cost-effective basis.
Ability to compete effectively in the markets where online businesses participate.
Ability to make strategic actions, including acquisitions and dispositions, and the success in integrating acquired businesses.
Ability to continue to successfully manage online businesses on a combined basis.
Security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, and other significant disruptions in information technology systems.
Developments and changes in laws and regulations, including increased regulation of the industry through legislative action and revised rules and standards concerning broadband internet access, online commerce, privacy and data security (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), advertising, intermediary liability, consumer protection, taxation, worker classification, and securities compliance.
Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for claims made by supplement companies (e.g., Vital Reaction).
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding website accessibility.
The occurrence of war and/or other hostilities, political instability, or catastrophic events.
Natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods, and earthquakes, or man-made or other disruptions of operating systems, structures, or equipment.
Risks related to, and costs associated with, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, including the scope and pace of related rulemaking activity.
Need to comply with policies and terms of service on various non-governmental platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Google Ads, Google Search, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
Anti-takeover provisions in the certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and Delaware law Section 203, could make the removal of management and directors more difficult and discourage transactions that might otherwise involve a premium for common stock.
The exclusive forum provision may limit stockholders' choice of forum for certain legal actions, potentially increasing costs or limiting remedies.

Future Outlook

Onfolio Holdings Inc. aims to build a world-class holding company by acquiring, operating, and scaling profitable online businesses through operational excellence, smart capital deployment, strong leadership, and an innovator mindset. The company anticipates continuous expansion within its D2C eCommerce, B2B SEO and marketing services, and B2B digital products verticals, and increasing its market share. It plans to acquire businesses targeting a 20% to 30% internal rate of return and expects its '1+1=3' acquisition strategy to evolve. The company may require purchasers to participate in additional closings for up to $292.0 million in Notes and will file new registration statements for shares issuable from any additional Notes.

Management Comments

"Our long-term goal is to build a world-class holding company that acquires, operates, and scales profitable online businesses."
"We aim to do this through operational excellence, smart capital deployment, strong leadership and infrastructure, and the maintenance of an innovator and small business owners mindset."
"We believe that we have assembled a senior management team with highly complementary skills and experiences in the industry, accounting, finance, and acquisitions."
"We believe our disciplined approach to our target market provides opportunities to methodically purchase attractive online businesses at values that are accretive to our shareholders."
"We believe that as a public company, we will become a preferred buyer of these online businesses, due to the above factors being added to the integrity that a public company brings."
"We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We currently intend to use all available funds and any future earnings for use in financing the growth of our business and to meet our series A preferred stock dividend obligations."

Industry Context

Onfolio Holdings operates in the highly fragmented acquisition market for small online businesses, which it characterizes as those generating up to $5 million in annual cash flows. The company believes this market offers attractive acquisition opportunities due to factors such as limited third-party financing for buyers, sellers considering non-economic factors, sales often occurring outside auction processes, and a 'sweet spot' where businesses are too large for individual buyers but too small for institutional ones. The company competes for acquisitions with larger entities like InterActiveCorp and FuturePLC, and its individual portfolio companies face competition within their specific niches, such as digital marketing agencies, SEO services, online courses, and supplement brands. The company also acknowledges the evolving regulatory landscape for internet businesses, particularly concerning privacy, data security, and consumer protection, which impacts its operations.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Competes for acquisitions with companies such as InterActiveCorp, FuturePLC, WeCommerce Holdings, Emerge Commerce, Red Ventures, and Tiny.
Eastern Standard (digital agency) competes with OHO Interactive, iFactory, Digital Wave, and Digital Silk.
DDS Rank (dental SEO) competes with The Dental SEO Company, Best Results Dental Marketing, and PatientGain.
RevenueZen (B2B marketing) competes with Skale, SaaSpirin, and SimpleTiger.
Contentellect (content scaling) competes with Fat Joe, Outreach Monks, Brand Featured, and Writing Studio.
Proofread Anywhere (freelancing courses) competes with Knowadays, The Proofreading Business Coach, Bookkeeper Launch, and Virtual Savvy.
SEOButler (link building) competes with Loganix, SirLinksALot, LinkBuilder, Fat Joe, and Outreach Monks.
Vital Reaction (supplements) competes with brands such as DrinkHRW, DrMercola, and Quicksilver Scientific.
MightyDeals (design deals) competes with marketplaces like AppSumo, FontBundles, and CreativeMarket.
Pace Generative (Generative Engine Optimization) faces competition from legacy SEO agencies like Siege Media, First Page Sage, and Omniscient Media, and potentially dedicated GEO platforms like Profound or AthenaHQ.
Dealpipe (acquisition sourcing) competes with Corporate Development consultants, investment bankers, and lead generation firms.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Board Structure	The Board is empowered to fix the number of directors solely by resolution, and there is no cumulative voting in the election of directors.	N/A	Concentrates power with the existing Board and may make it harder for minority shareholders to elect directors.
Board Vacancies	The Board is empowered to fill any vacancy on the Board, whether due to an increase in directors or otherwise.	N/A	Allows the Board to maintain its composition without immediate shareholder input on new appointments.
Special Meetings	Special meetings of stockholders may only be called by the Board or the Chair of the Board, unless stockholders beneficially owning at least 25% of voting power call such a meeting.	N/A	Limits the ability of individual or smaller groups of shareholders to call special meetings, requiring significant collective ownership.
Stockholder Proposals	Established advance notice procedures for stockholder proposals related to director nominations or new business.	N/A	Provides the company with time to review and respond to shareholder proposals, potentially deterring last-minute challenges.
Preferred Stock Authorization	The Board has the ability to authorize undesignated preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences.	N/A	Could be used to impede attempts to change control of the company without stockholder approval, potentially diluting common stockholder voting power.
Director Removal	Any director or the entire Board may be removed from office only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the stock entitled to vote.	N/A	Makes it significantly more difficult to remove directors, enhancing board stability but potentially entrenching management.
Bylaw Amendments	The Board is expressly authorized to adopt, amend, or repeal the company's bylaws.	N/A	Grants the Board significant control over the company's internal governance rules.
Director Election Standard	Directors will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast in the election.	N/A	A candidate can be elected with less than a majority of votes if they receive the most votes, which can be a common standard.
Anti-Takeover Provisions (Delaware Law)	Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) is applicable, which generally prohibits business combinations with interested stockholders for a three-year period unless certain conditions are met.	N/A	Discourages hostile takeovers and may encourage potential acquirers to negotiate with the Board, potentially reducing the likelihood of a premium for common stock in an acquisition.
Change-in-Control Provisions	Award agreements related to the 2020 Plan may include change-in-control provisions allowing options or awards to vest immediately upon a change in control. Senior executive employee agreements may also contain such provisions.	N/A	Could increase the cost of an acquisition and potentially discourage changes in control.
Stockholder Rights Plan	The Board has the power to adopt a stockholder rights plan (poison pill).	N/A	Could delay or prevent a change in control, even if beneficial to stockholders, and might negatively affect the company's rating by institutional investors.
Exclusive Forum Provision	The certificate of incorporation and bylaws designate the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or federal district court for District of Delaware) as the sole and exclusive forum for certain internal corporate claims, and federal district courts for Securities Act claims.	N/A	Aims to centralize litigation in specific jurisdictions, potentially reducing legal costs but limiting stockholders' choice of forum. Enforceability has been challenged in other companies.

Legal Proceedings

The company is currently not a party to any material legal proceedings.

Related Party Transactions

The company, through its subsidiary Onfolio Management LLC, manages Onfolio Agency SPV, LLC (OA SPV) and Onfolio Agency SPV 2, LLC (OA SPV 2), receiving 10% and 20% respectively of cash distributions paid to their members as management fees, despite not holding equity interests in the OA SPVs.
The company manages Outreachmama.com and Getmerankings.com, both SEO/content marketing online businesses, whose owners are also Onfolio shareholders. The company receives a profit share of 50% of growth of profits above prior averages, plus a monthly management fee of $4,000 for each site.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders face a high degree of investment risk, potential dilution from the conversion of notes and exercise of warrants, and no anticipated cash dividends on common stock in the foreseeable future.
Shareholders may be negatively impacted by anti-takeover provisions that could deter potential acquirers and reduce the likelihood of receiving a premium for their shares.
Holders of senior secured convertible notes benefit from security over substantially all of the company's and its subsidiaries' assets.
Series A preferred stockholders are prioritized for dividends (12% cumulative, non-compounding) and liquidation proceeds over common stockholders.
Employees, consultants, and directors may benefit from awards granted under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, which includes change-in-control provisions for immediate vesting.
The company's ability to continue as a going concern directly impacts all stakeholders, particularly investors and employees.

Next Steps

The company may require purchasers to participate in one or more additional closings for the issuance of additional notes, including up to $2.0 million in a first additional closing and up to an aggregate of $292.0 million in subsequent closings.
The company will file a new registration statement to register shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of any additional Notes issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
The company undertakes to file post-effective amendments to this registration statement as necessary to reflect material changes or include required prospectuses.
Any future determination to pay cash dividends on common stock will be at the discretion of the Board, depending on financial condition and growth needs.

Key Dates

Date	Description
January 2020	Began managing Fishkeepingworld.com and Asubtlerevelry.com.
April 2020	Began managing Wowfreestuff.co.uk and Craftwhack.com.
June 2020	Began managing Woofwhiskers.com.
July 20, 2020	Onfolio Holdings Inc. incorporated under Delaware law; adopted the Onfolio Holdings Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
October 2020	Began managing Perfectdogbreeds.com and Backgroundhawk.com.
December 2020	Acquired Vital-Reaction.com and Allthingsdogs.com.
January 2021	Acquired Mightydeals.com.
August 30, 2022	Publicly traded warrants became exercisable; warrants expire five years from this date.
October 2022	Acquired ProofreadAnywhere.com/WorkAtHomeSchool.com/WorkYourWay2020.com and SEOButler.com; acquired Preventdirectaccess.com/Passwordprotectwp.com (WPFolio LLC) which was later divested; issued a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.75 per share in connection with a business acquisition.
January 1, 2023	California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) amendments (California Privacy Rights Act of 2020) became effective.
January 2023	Acquired Contentellect.com; shut down Digitallyapproved.com business operations.
November 2023	Launched DealPipe.io; shut down Prettyneatcreative.com business operations.
December 31, 2023	Recognized aggregate impairment losses of $5,016,765.
January 2024	Acquired RevenueZen.com; issued 17,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share in connection with a business acquisition.
January March 2024	Issued 400 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share for cash.
June 2024	Acquired DDS Rank, LLC; issued 800 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share for cash.
October 2024	Acquired Eastern Standard, LLC; issued 16,400 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share in connection with a business acquisition.
October 30, 2024	Series A preferred stock began trading on the OTCQB under the symbol ONFOP.
December 2024	Sold the business operations of BWPS (WPFolio LLC) for $780,000 in an all-cash transaction.
December 31, 2024	Financial statements audited for the year ended.
January March 2025	Issued 28,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share for cash.
February 2025	Issued 2,800 shares of Series A Preferred Stock at $25 per share in connection with a business acquisition earnout payment.
May 2025	Formed Pace Generative LLC.
October 7, 2025	Commenced a private placement (October Unit Offering).
October 23, 2025	Closed the October Unit Offering, raising $1.0 million in gross proceeds.
November 17, 2025	Entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement for up to $300.0 million in Notes and Rights; issued initial $6.0 million in Notes.
November 28, 2025	Repaid $250,000 of outstanding indebtedness under three unsecured promissory notes and $390,000 of outstanding indebtedness under the RevenueZen Seller Note.
January 1, 2026	Series A preferred stock becomes redeemable at the option of the company.
January 26, 2026	Closing price of common stock was $0.73 and publicly-traded warrants was $0.10 on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
January 28, 2026	Filing date of Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1.
August 25, 2027	Representatives warrants issued to EF Hutton expire.
November 17, 2027	Initial Notes mature.

Recommendation

strong sell

The filing contains critical red flags for investors, most notably the explicit 'going concern' explanatory paragraph from the independent auditors, indicating substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operations. This fundamental uncertainty, combined with significant impairment losses of over $5 million in 2023 and the fact that the current S-1/A is for a resale offering (meaning no new capital for the company), points to severe financial distress. While the company has a strategic acquisition model and has secured some convertible debt, the immediate financial health and long-term viability are highly questionable. A seasoned investor would likely view these factors as compelling reasons to exit the position.

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