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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K, filed on November 8, 2024, reports events occurring on November 6 and November 7, 2024, for Paltalk, Inc. (trading symbol: PALT). The filing details a material divestiture agreement entered into as a condition precedent to a previously announced merger with Newtek Technology Solutions, Inc. (NTS). The divestiture involves the sale of the Company's core consumer applications: "Paltalk," "Camfrog," and the telecommunications service "Vumber."

Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Terms

The filing does not provide standard financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels for the reporting period. The primary financial data relates to the divestiture transaction:

• Divestiture Consideration: $1.35 million in cash payable on the closing date.
• Assets Transferred: Intellectual property, technology, contracts, and goodwill related to Paltalk, Camfrog, and Vumber.
• Assets Retained: All patents and patent applications, including rights related to ongoing litigation against Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Executive Compensation: One-time cash bonuses totaling $125,000 and stock options for 75,000 shares were approved for the CEO, CFO, and SVP.

Material Changes and Transaction Structure

The Company is exiting its current business of providing video-based, live streaming, virtual camera, and telecommunications software to consumers. The divestiture is a mandatory condition for the closing of the merger with NTS. Key structural changes include:

• Divestiture Agreement: Signed on November 7, 2024, with Meteor Mobile Holdings, Inc. as the buyer.
• Merger Condition: The sale of Paltalk, Camfrog, and Vumber must be completed before the merger with NTS can close. The requirement to sell the "Tinychat" application was waived by NTS, provided operations cease by the merger closing date.
• Termination Fee: If the Company terminates the divestiture agreement due to the failure of the merger conditions, it must pay the buyer up to $50,000 in out-of-pocket fees.

Earnout and Acceleration Provisions

The transaction includes potential future payments based on the revenue performance of the sold business:

• Earnout Period 1 (6 months, July 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025): 30% of revenue between $3.5M and $4.25M; 40% of revenue exceeding $4.25M.
• Earnout Periods 2-4 (12 months each, 2026–2028): 30% of revenue between $7.0M and $8.5M; 40% of revenue exceeding $8.5M.
• Acceleration Payment: In the event of a Change of Control of the buyer, the Company is entitled to an acceleration payment. The minimum acceleration amounts are $1.65M (Paltalk), $450k (Camfrog), and $300k (Vumber), with an aggregate cap of $5.0 million.

Executive Compensation Details

Note: Bonuses are payable 50% at merger closing and 50% after the 2024 10-K filing. Options vest 50% at merger closing and 50% six months thereafter.

Guidance, Risks, and Contingencies

The filing contains no financial guidance or outlook for future periods. Management commentary focuses on the execution of the divestiture and merger. Key risks and contingencies include:

• Closing Conditions: The divestiture closing is contingent on the satisfaction of merger conditions, the negotiation of a patent license for the "Vumber" application, and the absence of a Material Adverse Effect.
• Regulatory and Stockholder Approval: The transactions require requisite stockholder approval and customary governmental consents.
• Termination Deadline: The divestiture agreement may be terminated if not closed by March 11, 2025.
• Forward-Looking Statements: The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements regarding the timing or success of the transactions.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the status of the pending merger with Newtek Technology Solutions, Inc. (NTS) and whether all conditions have been satisfied.
• Confirm the execution of the patent license agreement required for the "Vumber" application as a condition to closing.
• Review the upcoming proxy statement for details on the stockholder vote required to approve the divestiture and merger.
• Monitor the Company's ability to retain patent litigation rights against Cisco Systems, Inc., which are explicitly excluded from the divestiture.
• Assess the financial impact of the $1.35 million cash inflow versus the loss of recurring revenue from the Paltalk, Camfrog, and Vumber businesses.