Authid Inc. current report, 22 May 2020

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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Ipsidy Inc. (not Authid Inc.) on May 22, 2020. The filing primarily addresses significant changes in executive leadership and the appointment of new officers under Item 5.02, alongside unregistered sales of equity securities under Item 3.02.

Key Financial Metrics and Compensation

The filing does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels for the reporting period. However, it details specific financial terms regarding executive compensation and severance:

  • CEO Base Salary: $250,000 per annum (Phillip L. Kumnick).
  • COO/President Base Salary: $175,000 per annum (Philip R. Broenniman).
  • Severance Obligation: $350,000 payable to departing CEO Philip D. Beck, contingent on the Company receiving minimum funding of $4,000,000.
  • Equity Grants:
    • CEO: Options for 33,333,334 shares (20% vest at grant, remainder performance-based).
    • COO: Options for 16,666,666 shares (20% vest at grant, remainder performance-based).

Material Changes Versus Prior Period

The filing reports a complete restructuring of the Company's top executive team effective May 22, 2020:

  • Resignation: Philip D. Beck resigned as Chief Executive Officer but will remain Chairman of the Board.
  • Appointments: Phillip L. Kumnick was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Philip R. Broenniman was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Role Change: Thomas Szoke, a director and former COO, was appointed Chief Solutions Architect.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Performance Conditions and Outlook: The new executive compensation packages are heavily tied to specific performance milestones, serving as the Company's implicit growth targets:

  • Performance Condition 1: Achievement of a $10 million annualized revenue run-rate, a change of control, or a strategic investment of $5 million at a valuation of at least $100 million.
  • Performance Condition 2: Achievement of a $25 million annualized revenue run-rate, a change of control, or a strategic investment of $15 million at a valuation of at least $200 million.
Risks and Contingencies:
  • Funding Contingency: The severance payment to the former CEO ($350,000) is explicitly conditioned on the Company securing at least $4,000,000 in funding. If this funding is not received within 90 days of termination, payment terms change to monthly installments over one year.
  • Employment Status: The new executives are employed "at will."

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the Company's current cash position and ability to meet the $4,000,000 funding threshold required to trigger the former CEO's severance payment.
  • Confirm the dilution impact of the 50 million total options granted to the new CEO and COO.
  • Review the "15% Senior Secured Convertible Notes" mentioned in the text to understand the debt obligations that allowed Mr. Broenniman to be nominated to the Board.
  • Check subsequent filings (10-Q or 10-K) to determine if the Company has met the $10 million or $25 million revenue run-rate targets defined in the new executive agreements.