SCHEDULE 13G: Intracoastal Capital and Affiliates Disclose 2.6% Stake in Venus Concept Inc.

Sentiment:

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


Intracoastal Capital LLC, along with Mitchell P. Kopin and Daniel B. Asher, has disclosed a beneficial ownership of 2.6% in Venus Concept Inc.'s common stock, totaling 37,776 shares.

Capital raiseThe document references a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) executed on April 9, 2025, which involved the issuance of 78,000 shares of Common Stock to Intracoastal Capital LLC at closing.An additional 386,700 shares of Common Stock were issued at the closing of the transaction contemplated by the SPA on April 11, 2025, as disclosed in a Form 8-K filed by the Issuer on April 14, 2025.

Summary

  • Mitchell P. Kopin, Daniel B. Asher, and Intracoastal Capital LLC (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") have filed a Schedule 13G disclosing their beneficial ownership in Venus Concept Inc.
  • As of April 15, 2025, the Reporting Persons collectively beneficially own 37,776 shares of Venus Concept Inc. common stock.
  • This ownership represents approximately 2.6% of the company's common stock outstanding.
  • The 37,776 shares consist of 606 shares issuable upon exercise of "Intracoastal Warrant 1" and 37,170 shares issuable upon exercise of "Intracoastal Warrant 2."
  • Both warrants contain a blocker provision preventing exercise if it would result in beneficial ownership exceeding 4.99% of the common stock.
  • Immediately following the execution of a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) on April 9, 2025, the Reporting Persons were deemed to have beneficial ownership of 78,000 shares (approximately 9.9%), excluding the blocker provisions.
  • Without the blocker provisions, the Reporting Persons would have been deemed to beneficially own 115,776 shares of Common Stock.
  • The shares were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer, except for activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, which is neutral in sentiment. It provides no operational or financial performance updates to indicate positive or negative sentiment.

Risks

  • The Reporting Persons' stated purpose for holding the securities includes activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11, indicating potential for shareholder activism related to board composition.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing is a standard disclosure of a significant ownership stake by an investment entity and individuals, common in the public markets. It does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends for medical aesthetics or healthcare technology, which is Venus Concept Inc.'s primary industry.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Shareholder Activism PotentialThe Reporting Persons explicitly state their holdings are not for changing or influencing control, except for activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11. This indicates a potential for future engagement in corporate governance related to board nominations.04/09/2025Could lead to future shareholder proposals or proxy contests regarding board composition, potentially influencing strategic direction or management oversight.

Related Party Transactions

  • The Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Venus Concept Inc. and Intracoastal Capital LLC, which led to the issuance of shares and warrants, represents a transaction between the issuer and a significant investor.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant ownership stake by an investment group provides transparency regarding the company's ownership structure and potential for future shareholder engagement, particularly concerning board nominations.

Next Steps

  • The Reporting Persons may engage in activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/09/2025Date of event requiring filing, specifically the execution of the Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Venus Concept Inc.
04/11/2025Date of the Form 8-K filing by Venus Concept Inc. disclosing the SPA; also the date 386,700 shares of Common Stock were issued at the closing of the transaction contemplated by the SPA.
04/14/2025Date of the Form 8-K filing by Venus Concept Inc. disclosing the issuance of shares from the SPA.
04/15/2025Close of business date as of which the beneficial ownership of 37,776 shares was calculated for the filing; also the signing date of the Schedule 13G and Joint Filing Agreement.

Keywords

Venus Concept Inc., Intracoastal Capital LLC, Mitchell P. Kopin, Daniel B. Asher, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, SEC filing, shareholder stake, warrants, blocker provision

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