SCHEDULE: Universal Safety Products: Ault Group Boosts Stake
Beneficial Ownership Update
Milton C. Ault, III and affiliated entities have increased their beneficial ownership in Universal Safety Products, Inc. to 8.4%.
Summary
- Milton C. Ault, III, through direct holdings and affiliated entities, beneficially owns 198,584 shares of Universal Safety Products, Inc. common stock, representing approximately 8.4% of the outstanding class.
- This ownership includes 50,000 stock options awarded to Mr. Ault as a director, which vested on October 20, 2025, and have a strike price of $3.40 per share, expiring on August 26, 2035.
- Hyperscale Data, Inc. and Ault Capital Group, Inc. each beneficially own 142,584 shares, representing 6.2% of the outstanding common stock.
- Ault Lending, LLC beneficially owns 136,631 shares (5.9%), acquired through open market purchases totaling $593,367.61.
- Alpha Structured Finance LP (Alpha Fund) beneficially owns 5,953 shares (0.3%), acquired through open market purchases totaling $15,818.62.
- Ault & Company, Inc. beneficially owns 6,000 shares (0.3%), acquired through open market purchases totaling $18,032.80.
- Henry Carl Nisser beneficially owns 25,000 shares (1.1%), including 25,000 stock options awarded as a director, which vested on October 20, 2025, and have a strike price of $3.40 per share, expiring on August 26, 2035.
- The aggregate percentage of shares beneficially owned is based on 2,312,887 shares outstanding as of November 19, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The increased beneficial ownership by key individuals and affiliated entities, including recent open market purchases, suggests confidence in the company's prospects, which is a positive indicator for investors.
Positives
- Increased beneficial ownership by key individuals and affiliated entities, including significant open market purchases, suggests strong insider confidence in the company's prospects.
- Milton C. Ault, III's aggregate beneficial ownership of 8.4% indicates a substantial and growing stake by a prominent investor.
Future Outlook
No specific forward-looking statements or guidance are provided by the issuer or reporting persons regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction in this filing.
Industry Context
This filing primarily details changes in beneficial ownership by a group of investors and does not provide specific context regarding broader industry trends or competitive landscape for Universal Safety Products, Inc.
Related Party Transactions
- Milton C. Ault, III's beneficial ownership includes shares held by entities where he serves in executive or leadership capacities (Ault & Company, Alpha Management, Ault Capital, Hyperscale), indicating an interconnected group of reporting persons.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may view the increased beneficial ownership by Milton C. Ault, III and his affiliated entities as a positive signal of confidence in the company's future value and strategic direction.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | Original filing date of the Schedule 13D by the Reporting Persons. |
| October 20, 2025 | Vesting date for stock options awarded to Mr. Ault (50,000 shares) and Mr. Nisser (25,000 shares). |
| November 19, 2025 | Date of the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, reporting 2,312,887 shares outstanding. |
| November 28, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 100 shares of Common Stock at $4.399. |
| December 2, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 4,631 shares of Common Stock at $4.305; Ault & Company, Inc. purchased 1,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.309. |
| December 3, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 1,431 shares of Common Stock at $4.3244. |
| December 4, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 5,100 shares of Common Stock at $4.3065. |
| December 5, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 2,900 shares of Common Stock at $4.3837. |
| December 6, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 6,200 shares of Common Stock at $4.2068. |
| December 9, 2025 | Date of event requiring filing of this statement; Ault Lending, LLC purchased 6,800 shares of Common Stock at $4.4598. |
| December 10, 2025 | Ault Lending, LLC purchased 13,200 shares of Common Stock at $4.6182. |
| December 11, 2025 | Date of signing of the Schedule 13D Amendment No. 6. |
| August 26, 2035 | Expiration date for stock options awarded to Mr. Ault and Mr. Nisser. |
Recommendation
holdThe significant increase in beneficial ownership by Milton C. Ault, III and his affiliated entities, including recent open market purchases, indicates strong insider confidence in Universal Safety Products, Inc. This accumulation of shares, now totaling 8.4% of the outstanding common stock, suggests a belief in the company's long-term value. While this is a positive signal, a 'hold' recommendation is appropriate without further detailed financial performance or strategic updates from the company itself.
Keywords
Universal Safety Products, USAP, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Milton C. Ault, Ault & Company, Hyperscale Data, Ault Lending, stock options, insider buying
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