PRELIMINARY
OFFERING CIRCULAR DATED MAY 21, 2024
An
offering statement pursuant to Regulation A relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Information contained in this Preliminary Offering Circular is subject to completion or amendment. These securities may not be sold nor
may offers to buy be accepted before the offering statement filed with the Commission is qualified. This Preliminary Offering Circular
shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor may there be any sales of these securities in any state
in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. We
may elect to satisfy our obligation to deliver a Final Offering Circular by sending you a notice within two business days after the completion
of our sale to you that contains the URL where the Final Offering Circular or the offering statement in which such Final Offering Circular
was filed may be obtained.
OFFERING
CIRCULAR
Sharps
Technology, Inc. ®
47,000,000
Shares of Common Stock
By
this offering circular (the “Offering Circular”), Sharps Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is offering on a “best-efforts”
basis a maximum of 47,000,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Offered Shares”), at a
fixed price of $0.25 to $.30 per share (to be fixed by post-qualification supplement), pursuant to Tier 2 of Regulation A of the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). There is no minimum purchase requirement for investors in this offering.
This
offering is being conducted on a “best-efforts” basis, which means that there is no minimum number of Offered Shares that
must be sold by us for this offering to close; thus, we may receive no or minimal proceeds from this offering. None of the proceeds received
will be placed in an escrow or trust account. All proceeds from this offering will become immediately available to us and may be used
as they are accepted. Purchasers of the Offered Shares will not be entitled to a refund and could lose their entire investments. Please
see the “Risk Factors” section, beginning on page 7, for a discussion of the risks associated with a purchase of the Offered
Shares.
We
estimate that this offering will commence within two days of SEC qualification; this offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the
date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) one year from the date of SEC qualification, or (c) the date on which this offering
is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion. (See “Plan of Distribution”).
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Assumes
a public offering price of $0.275, which represents the midpoint of the offering price range of $0.25 to $.30 per share |
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We
have engaged Aegis Capital Corp., member FINRA/SIPC (“the “Placement Agent”), to act as placement agent
for this offering, in exchange for a fee of 7% of the aggregate offering price of the Offered Shares sold. |
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Does
not account for the payment of expenses of this offering estimated at $[_______]. See “Plan of Distribution.” |
Our
common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), under the symbol “STSS.” On May 20, 2024,
the last reported sale price of our common stock was $0.25 per share.
Investing
in the Offered Shares is speculative and involves substantial risks. You should purchase Offered Shares only if you can afford a complete
loss of your investment. See “Risk Factors”, beginning on page 7, for a discussion of certain risks that you should consider
before purchasing any of the Offered Shares.
THE
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF, OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO, ANY SECURITIES OFFERED OR
THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS UPON THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITATION MATERIALS.
THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN
INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION.
The
use of projections or forecasts in this offering is prohibited. No person is permitted to make any oral or written predictions about
the benefits you will receive from an investment in Offered Shares.
No
sale may be made to you in this offering, if you do not satisfy the investor suitability standards described in this Offering Circular
under “Plan of Distribution—State Law Exemption and Offerings to “Qualified Purchasers” on page 18. Before
making any representation that you satisfy the established investor suitability standards, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C)
of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.
This
Offering Circular follows the disclosure format of Form S-1, pursuant to the General Instructions of Part II(a)(1)(ii) of Form 1-A.
The
date of this Offering Circular is _______________, 2024.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The
information contained in this Offering Circular includes some statements that are not historical and that are considered forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our development plans for our business;
our strategies and business outlook; anticipated development of our company; and various other matters (including contingent liabilities
and obligations and changes in accounting policies, standards and interpretations). These forward-looking statements express our expectations,
hopes, beliefs and intentions regarding the future. In addition, without limiting the foregoing, any statements that refer to projections,
forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements.
The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,”
“intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,”
“predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would” and
similar expressions and variations, or comparable terminology, or the negatives of any of the foregoing, may identify forward-looking
statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this Offering Circular are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments
that are difficult to predict. We cannot guarantee future performance, or that future developments affecting our company will be as currently
anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other
assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements.
All
forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risks and uncertainties. These risks
and uncertainties, along with others, are also described below in the section entitled “Risk Factors”. Should one or more
of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects
from those projected in these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and should
not make an investment decision based solely on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable
securities laws.
OFFERING
CIRCULAR SUMMARY
The
following summary highlights material information contained in this Offering Circular. This summary does not contain all of the information
you should consider before purchasing our common stock. Before making an investment decision, you should read this Offering Circular
carefully, including the section entitled “Risk Factors” and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
Sharps Technology, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to herein as “Sharps,” “the Company,”
“we,” “us” and “our,” unless the context indicates otherwise.
Company
Overview
Sharps
Technology, Inc. is a medical device company that has designed and patented various safety syringes which we are seeking to commercialize
and other syringe products currently marketable.
Our
safety syringes products, which we refer to as the Sharps Provensa™ and Securgard™, are ultra-low waste and have
safety features, which we believe will provide us a competitive advantage over other syringes. Sharps Provensa is a patented and FDA-cleared
safety syringe addressing the important needs of the global healthcare market. We received FDA clearance for the Sharps Provensa on June
12, 2006, for subcutaneous and intramuscular injections into the human body.
Reincorporation
and Reverse Split
Prior
to March 22, 2022, we were a Wyoming corporation and on March 22, 2022, we reincorporated (the “Reincorporation”) as a Nevada
corporation (“Sharps Nevada”) pursuant to a merger into a newly formed Nevada corporation which was approved by our board
of directors and the holders of the majority of our outstanding shares of common stock.
Corporate
Information
The
Company was incorporated in the State of Wyoming on December 16, 2017. On March 22, 2022, we reincorporated as a Nevada corporation.
Our principal business address is 105 Maxess Road, Melville, New York 11747. We maintain our corporate website at sharpstechnology.com.
The reference to our website is an inactive textual reference only. We make available free of charge on or through our website our Annual
Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished
pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material
with or otherwise furnish it to the SEC. Information on or accessed through our website or the SEC’s website is not incorporated
into this Offering Circular.
Implications
of Being an “Emerging Growth Company”
We
qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. As an emerging
growth company, we have elected to take advantage of reduced reporting requirements and are relieved of certain other significant requirements
that are otherwise generally applicable to public companies. As an emerging growth company:
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may present only two years of audited financial statements and only two years of related Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; |
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are exempt from the requirement to obtain an attestation and report from our auditors on whether we maintained effective internal
control over financial reporting under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; |
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are permitted to provide less extensive disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements; and |
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are not required to give our stockholders non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements. |
We
may take advantage of these provisions until December 31, 2027 (the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our
initial public offering) if we continue to be an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have
more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue, have more than $700 million in market value of our shares held by non-affiliates or issue
more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these
reduced burdens. We have elected to provide two years of audited financial statements. Additionally, we have elected to take advantage
of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, for
complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier
of the date we (i) are no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opt out of the extended transition
period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
Offering
Summary
Securities
Offered |
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The
Offered Shares, 47,000,000 shares of common stock, are being offered by the Company in a “best-efforts” offering. |
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Offering
Price Per Share |
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$0.25
to $.30 per Offered Share (to be fixed by post-qualification supplement). |
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Shares
Outstanding Before This Offering |
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15,670,898
shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of May 16, 2024. |
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Shares
Outstanding After This Offering |
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62,670,898
shares of common stock issued and outstanding,
assuming all of the Offered Shares are sold hereunder. The number of shares to be outstanding after this offering is based on 15,670,898
shares outstanding as of May 16, 2024 and excludes: |
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20,676,319
shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding
warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $.70; |
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2,985,038
shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding prefunded warrants with a weighted exercise price of $.001; and
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1
outstanding share of Series B Preferred Stock, which are not convertible into common stock. |
Minimum
Number of Shares to Be Sold in This Offering |
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None |
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Investor
Suitability Standards |
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The
Offered Shares are being offered and sold to “qualified purchasers” (as defined in Regulation A under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). “Qualified purchasers” include any person to whom securities
are offered or sold in a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act. |
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Market
for our Common Stock |
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Our
common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “STSS.” |
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Termination
of this Offering |
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This
offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which all of the Offered Shares have been sold, (b) the date which is
one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC and (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our
sole discretion. (See “Plan of Distribution”). |
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Use
of Proceeds |
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We
will use the proceeds of this offering for capital expenditures, working capital, or for other general corporate purposes,
or a combination thereof. See “Use of Proceeds”. |
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Risk
Factors |
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An
investment in the Offered Shares involves a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss
of their entire investments. You should carefully consider the information included in the Risk Factors section of this Offering
Circular, as well as the other information contained in this Offering Circular, prior to making an investment decision regarding
the Offered Shares. See “Risk Factors”. |
Continuing
Reporting Requirements Under Regulation A
We
are required to file periodic and other reports with the SEC, pursuant to the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Our
continuing reporting obligations under Regulation A are deemed to be satisfied as long as we comply with our Section 13(a) reporting
requirements.
SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA
The
following tables present our summary financial data and should be read together with our audited consolidated financial statements for
the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March
31, 2024 and accompanying notes and information in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations” from the aforementioned periods appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. Our financial statements are prepared and
presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Our historical results are not necessarily
indicative of our future results.
Balance
Sheet Data
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2024 | |
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Total current assets | |
$ | 4,423,450 | | |
$ | 4,838,551 | | |
$ | 3,210,640 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 11,839,656 | | |
$ | 11,789,268 | | |
$ | 9,803,822 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |
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Total current liabilities | |
$ | 2,006,522 | | |
$ | 3,692,982 | | |
$ | 2,781,192 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 2,198,522 | | |
| 3,854,982 | | |
| 2,943,192 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | |
| 9,641,134 | | |
| 7,934,286 | | |
| 6,860,630 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity | |
$ | 11,839,656 | | |
$ | 11,789,268 | | |
$ | 9,803,822 | |
Statement
of Operations Data
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For the Years Ended | | |
For the three Months Ended | |
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March 31, 2024 | |
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2023 | | |
2022 | | |
(unaudited) | |
Revenue | |
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Total operating expenses | |
$ | (10,126,650 | ) | |
$ | (8,738,793 | ) | |
$ | (1,844,052 | ) |
Loss from operations | |
| (10,126,650 | ) | |
| (8,738,793 | ) | |
| (1,844,052 | ) |
Foreign currency and other | |
| (52,689 | ) | |
| 26,636 | | |
| (7,414 | ) |
Interest (expense) income | |
| 138118 | | |
| (1,320,416 | ) | |
| 19,023 | |
FMV gain adjustment for derivatives | |
| 169,583 | | |
| 5,392,911 | | |
| 850,057 | |
Net Loss Before Provision for Taxes | |
| (9,871,638 | ) | |
| (4,639,662 | ) | |
| (982,386 | ) |
Deferred tax benefit | |
| 30,000 | | |
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Net loss | |
$ | (9,841,638 | ) | |
$ | (4,639,662 | ) | |
$ | (982,386 | ) |
RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in the Offered Shares involves substantial risks. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, in addition to
the other information contained in this Offering Circular, before purchasing any of the Offered Shares. The occurrence of any of the
following risks might cause you to lose a significant part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties discussed below are not the
only ones we face, but do represent those risks and uncertainties that we believe are most significant to our business, operating results,
prospects and financial condition. Some statements in this Offering Circular, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute
forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”.
Risks
Related to Our Technology, Business, and Industry
We
are an early-stage company with a history of losses.
We
incurred net losses of $9,841,638 and $4,639,662 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively and $982,386 for the
three months ended March 31, 2024. We have not generated any revenue to date, and we had accumulated deficit of $26,131,390 as
of March 31, 2024. We have developed our Sharps Provensa product line but there can be no assurance that it will be commercially
successful. Our potential profitability is dependent upon a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. If we are unable
to achieve and sustain profitability, the value of our business and common stock may significantly decrease.
We
have a limited operating history and we may not succeed.
We
have a limited operating history, and we may not succeed. We have commercialized our Securgard syringe products in mid 2023 yet no revenues
have occurred and have not yet commercialized our Sharps Provensa products. You should consider, among other factors, our prospects for
success in light of the risks and uncertainties encountered by companies that, like us, are in their early stages. For example, unanticipated
expenses, problems, and technical difficulties may occur and they may result in material challenges to our business. We may not be able
to successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully implement our operating strategies. If we fail to do so, such failure
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions and results of operation. We may never generate significant
revenues or achieve profitability.
We
may not succeed in commercializing Sharps products or any future product.
We
may face difficulties or delays in the commercialization of Sharps products, which could result in our inability to timely offer products
or services that satisfy the market. We may, for example, encounter difficulties due to:
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inability to adequately market our products; |
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inability to effectively scale manufacturing as needed to maintain an adequate commercial supply of our products; |
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our
inability to attract and retain skilled support team, marketing staff and sales force necessary to increase the market for our products
and to maintain market acceptance for our products; and |
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difficulty of establishing brand recognition and loyalty for our products. |
In
addition, to increase our production capacity, we will need to build inventory, which will require that we purchase certain additional
equipment, including molding machines and molds. We have not received any significant orders to date. Even if we succeed in building
inventory, and increasing our production capacity, there is no assurance we will receive additional orders for our Sharps = products
or any future products.
We
may encounter significant competition and may not be able to successfully compete.
There
are many medical device companies offering safety syringes, and more competitors are likely to arrive. Some of our competitors have considerably
more financial resources than us. As a result, we may not be able to successfully compete in our market, which could result in our failure
to successfully commercialize Sharps Provensa, or otherwise fail to successfully compete. We anticipate that our major domestic competitors
will include Retractable Technologies, Inc., Becton, Dickinson & Company, Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies, Terumo Medical
Corp., Smiths Medical, and B Braun. There can be no assurances that we will be able to compete successfully in this environment.
We
are vulnerable to new technologies.
Because
we have a narrow focus on particular product lines and technology (currently, safety needle products), we are vulnerable to the development
of superior or similar competing products and to changes in technology which could eliminate or reduce the need for our products. If
a superior or similar technology is created, the demand for our products could be adversely affected.
We
are subject to product liability risk.
As
a manufacturer and provider of safety needle products, we will face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims.
Additionally, our success will depend on the quality, reliability, and safety of our products and defects in our products could damage
our reputation. If a product liability claim is made and damages are in excess of our product liability coverage (which is currently
$5 million, and which we may increase as we commence and increase sales of our products), our competitive position could be weakened
by the amount of money we could be required to pay to compensate those injured by our products. In the event of a recall, we have recall
insurance.
Our
business may be affected by changes in the health care regulatory environment.
In
the U.S. and internationally, government authorities may enact changes in regulatory requirements, reform existing reimbursement programs,
and/or make changes to patient access to health care, all of which could adversely affect the demand for our products and/or put downward
pressure on our prices. Future healthcare rulemaking could affect our business. We cannot predict the timing or impact of any future
rulemaking or changes in the law.
The
approval process for medical device products outside the United States varies among countries and may limit our ability to develop, manufacture
and sell our products internationally. Failure to obtain marketing and regulatory approval in international jurisdictions would prevent
our products from being marketed abroad.
In
order to market and sell our Provensa product line and any additional medical device products we may develop in the future in the European
Union and many other jurisdictions, we, and our collaborators, must obtain separate marketing approvals and comply with numerous and
varying regulatory requirements. We have not yet received approval or clearance to sell our products in any jurisdiction outside the
United States. The approval procedure varies among countries and may involve additional testing. We may conduct clinical trials for,
and seek regulatory approval to market, our product candidates in countries other than the United States. If we or our collaborators
seek marketing approval for a product candidate outside the United States, we will be subject to the regulatory requirements of health
authorities in each country in which we seek approval. With respect to marketing authorizations in Europe, we will be required to submit
a European Marketing Authorisation Application, or MAA, to the European Medicines Agency, or EMA, which conducts a validation and scientific
approval process in evaluating a product for safety and efficacy. The approval procedure varies among regions and countries and may involve
additional testing, and the time required to obtain approval may differ from that required to obtain FDA approval or clearance. In addition,
marketing approval or clearance by the FDA does not ensure approval or clearance by the health authorities of any other country.
Ongoing
regulation of our products may limit how we market our products, which could materially impair our ability to generate revenue.
Approval
or clearance of a medical device product may carry conditions that limit the market for the product or put the product at a competitive
disadvantage relative to alternative products. For instance, a regulatory approval or clearance may limit the indicated uses for which
we can market a product or the patient population that may utilize the product. These restrictions could make it more difficult to market
any product effectively. Accordingly we expect to continue to expend time, money and effort in all areas of regulatory compliance.
We
are dependent on our management, without whose services our business operations could cease.
At
this time, our management is wholly responsible for the development and execution of our business plan. If our management should choose
to leave us for any reason before we have hired additional personnel, our operations may fail. Even if we are able to find additional
personnel, it is uncertain whether we could find qualified management who could develop our business along the lines described herein
or who would be willing to work for compensation the Company could afford. Without such management, the Company could be forced to cease
operations and investors in our common stock or other securities could lose their entire investment.
We
may not be able to raise capital as needed to develop our products or maintain our operations.
We
expect that we will need to raise additional funds to execute our business plan and expand our operations. Additional financing may not
be available to us on favorable terms, or at all. If we cannot raise needed funds on acceptable terms, the Company’s business and
prospects may be materially adversely affected.
Health
care crises could have an adverse effect on our business.
Particularly
during 2020, several states and local jurisdictions imposed, and others in the future may impose, “shelter-in-place” orders,
quarantines, executive orders and similar government orders and restrictions for their residents to control the spread of COVID-19. Although
the manufacturing facility we operate has continued to operate during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic due to its status as an essential
business, we continue to monitor the evolving situation and cannot guarantee that the situation would be the same for any future pandemic.
In the future, we may elect or be required to close temporarily which would result in a disruption in our activities and operations.
Our supply chain, including transportation channels, may be impacted by any such restrictions as well. Any such disruption could impact
our sales and operating results.
Widespread
health crises also negatively affect economies which could affect demand for our products. While we plan to market our Sharps smart safety
syringe products for use for injecting medicines as well as Covid-19 and other vaccines, in the event of a resurgence of COVID-19 or
in the case of any future pandemic, there is no guarantee that revenues from syringes needed for vaccines would offset the effects to
our business in a global economic decline
Health
systems and other healthcare providers in our markets that provide procedures that may use our products have suffered financially and
operationally and may not be able to return to pre-pandemic levels of operations. Travel and import restrictions may also disrupt our
ability to manufacture or distribute our devices. Any import or export or other cargo restrictions related to our products or the raw
materials used to manufacture our products could restrict our ability to manufacture and ship products and harm our business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
Our
key personnel and other employees could still be affected by COVID-19 or any future pandemic, which could affect our ability to operate
efficiently.
Our
business may be adversely affected by uncertainties in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights.
We
believe our main competitive strength is our technology, including patent protection and trade secrets relating to the manufacture and
design of our products. We are dependent on patent rights to prevent unlawful copying of our products, and if the patent rights are invalidated
or circumvented, our business would be adversely affected. We consider patent protection to be of material importance in the design,
development, and marketing of our products.
Our
patent pending applications may not issue as patents, which may have a material adverse effect on our ability to prevent others from
commercially exploiting products similar to ours.
We
have four issued patents, two pending patent applications in the United States, and four PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) patent application.
We cannot be certain that we are the first inventor of the subject matter to which we have filed a particular patent application, or
if we are the first party to file such a patent application. If another party has filed a patent application to the same subject matter
as we have, we may not be entitled to the protection sought by the patent application. Further, the scope of protection of issued patent
claims is often difficult to determine. As a result, we cannot be certain that the patent applications that we file will issue, or that
our issued patents will be broad enough to protect our proprietary rights or otherwise afford protection against competitors with similar
technology. In addition, the issuance of a patent is not conclusive as to its inventorship, scope, validity or enforceability. Our competitors
may challenge or seek to invalidate our issued patents, or design around our issued patents, which may adversely affect our business,
prospects, financial condition or operating results. Also, the costs associated with enforcing patents, confidentiality and invention
agreements, or other intellectual property rights may make aggressive enforcement impracticable.
Illegal
distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit versions of our products could have a negative impact on us.
Third
parties may illegally distribute and sell counterfeit versions of our products which do not meet our rigorous manufacturing and testing
standards. Our reputation and business could suffer harm as a result.
Risks
Related to This Offering and Our Securities
Our
common stock could be subject to extreme volatility.
The
trading price of our common stock may be affected by a number of factors, including events described in the risk factors set forth in
this offering circular, as well as our operating results, financial condition and other events or factors. In addition to the uncertainties
relating to future operating performance and the profitability of operations, factors such as variations in interim financial results
or various, as yet unpredictable, factors, many of which are beyond our control, may have a negative effect on the market price of our
common stock. In recent years, broad stock market indices, in general, and smaller capitalization companies, in particular, have experienced
substantial price fluctuations. In a volatile market, we may experience wide fluctuations in the market price of our common stock and
wide bid-ask spreads. These fluctuations may have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. In addition, the securities
market has, from time to time, experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance
of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
We
have never paid common stock dividends and have no plans to pay dividends in the future, as a result our common stock may be less valuable
because a return on an investor’s investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates.
Holders
of shares of our common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by our Board of Directors. To date, we have paid
no cash dividends on our shares of common stock and we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to provide funds for operations of our business. Therefore, any return investors in our
common stock will be in the form of appreciation, if any, in the market value of our shares of common stock. There can be no assurance
that shares of our common stock will appreciate in value or even maintain the price at which our stockholders have purchased their shares.
Our
shares will be subject to potential delisting if we do not maintain the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market.
The
shares of our common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq. Nasdaq has rules for continued listing, including, without
limitation, minimum market capitalization and other requirements. Failure to maintain our listing, or de-listing from Nasdaq, would make
it more difficult for shareholders to dispose of our common stock and more difficult to obtain accurate price quotations on our common
stock. This could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. Our ability to issue additional securities for financing or
other purposes, or otherwise to arrange for any financing we may need in the future, may also be materially and adversely affected if
our common stock is not traded on a national securities exchange.
If
we fail to comply with the continued listing requirements of NASDAQ, we may face possible delisting, which would result in a limited
public market for our shares and make obtaining future debt or equity financing more difficult for us. Specifically, as disclosed in
a Current Report filed on Form 8-K on July 16, 2023, the Company had received a notice (the “Notice”) from the staff of the
Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company
that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”) because it failed to maintain a minimum bid
price of $1.00 over the previous 30 consecutive business days dated May 26, 2023 to July 11, 2023. The Rules provide the Company a compliance
period of 180 calendar days in which to regain compliance. If at any time during this 180 day period the closing bid price of the Company’s
security is at least $1 for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days, the Staff will provide written confirmation of compliance
and this matter will be closed.
On
January 16, 2024, the Staff determined that the Company is eligible for an additional 180 calendar day period, or until July 8, 2024,
to regain compliance. The Staff’s determination is based on the Company meeting the continued listing requirement for market value
of publicly held shares and all other applicable requirements for initial listing on the Capital Market with the exception of the bid
price requirement, and the Company’s written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period
by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears to the Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency,
the Staff will provide notice that its securities will be subject to delisting. The Company will continue to monitor the closing bid
price of its Common Stock and will consider its available options to resolve the deficiency and regain compliance with the Minimum Bid
Price Requirement within the allotted compliance period. There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the Minimum
Bid Price Requirement
We
will incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time
to compliance with our public company responsibilities and corporate governance practices.
As
a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company, which we
expect to further increase after we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, and other applicable securities rules
and regulations impose various requirements on public companies. Our management and other personnel will devote a substantial amount
of time to compliance with these requirements. Moreover, these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance
costs and will make some activities more time-consuming and costly. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we will
incur as a public company or the specific timing of such costs.
As
a result of being a public company, we are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal controls over financial reporting,
and any failure to maintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a
result, the value of our common stock.
We
are required for 2023, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year that coincides with the filing of our
second annual report on Form 10-K. This assessment will need to include disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management
in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm may be required to attest
to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in our first annual report required to be filed with the SEC following
the date we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” We have commenced the costly and time-consuming process of compiling
the system and processing documentation necessary to perform the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404, and we expect to be able
to complete our evaluation, testing and any required remediation in a timely fashion. Our compliance with Section 404 will require that
we incur substantial expenses and expend significant management efforts. We currently do not have an internal audit group, and we in
the future we may need to hire additional accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting
knowledge and compile the system and process documentation necessary to perform the evaluation needed to comply with Section 404.
Our
current controls and any new controls that we develop may become inadequate because of changes in conditions in our business. In addition,
changes in accounting principles or interpretations could also challenge our internal controls and require that we establish new business
processes, systems and controls to accommodate such changes. Additionally, if these new systems, controls or standards and the associated
process changes do not give rise to the benefits that we expect or do not operate as intended, it could adversely affect our financial
reporting systems and processes, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial reports or the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting. Moreover, our business may be harmed if we experience problems with any new systems and controls that result
in delays in their implementation or increased costs to correct any post-implementation issues that may arise.
Any
failure to maintain internal control over financial reporting could severely inhibit our ability to accurately report our financial condition
or results of operations. If we are unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, we could lose
investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, the market price of our common stock could decline, and
we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authorities. Failure to remedy any material weakness
in our internal control over financial reporting, or to implement or maintain other effective control systems required of public companies,
could also restrict our future access to the capital markets.
A
sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of the common stock to decline.
If
our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, the market price of our common stock could fall.
These sales also may make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that
we deem reasonable or appropriate. Stockholders who have held their shares for at least six months are able to sell their shares pursuant
to Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Almost all of our outstanding shares are available to be sold in the open market under Rule 144
or because they have been registered under the Securities Act We have also registered shares of our common stock for sale into the public
market which are issuable upon the exercise of warrants, by certain selling stockholders named therein. These shares represent a large
number of shares of our common stock, and if sold in the market all at once or at about the same time, could depress the market price
of our common stock during the period the registration statement remains effective and could also affect our ability to raise equity
capital.
Our
stock price may be volatile, and the value of our common stock may decline.
The
market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate widely in price in response to various factors,
many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
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Broad
market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, regulatory and market conditions, may also negatively impact
the market price of our common stock. In the past, companies who have experienced volatility in the market price of their securities
have been subject to securities class action litigation. We may be the target of this type of litigation in the future, which could result
in substantial expenses and divert our management’s attention.
We
do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.
We
have paid no dividends on our common stock to date and we do not anticipate paying any dividends to holders of our common stock in the
foreseeable future. While our future dividend policy will be based on the operating results and capital needs of the business, we currently
anticipate that we will retain any earnings to finance our future expansion and for the implementation of our business plan. Investors
should take note of the fact that a lack of a dividend can further affect the market value of our common stock and could significantly
affect the value of any investment in the Company.
Our
articles of incorporation allow for our board to create new series of preferred stock without further approval by our stockholders, which
could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.
Our
board of directors has the authority to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of preferred stock. Our board of directors
has the authority to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of our preferred stock without further stockholder approval. 1 share of preferred stock
is designated Series A Preferred Stock and is outstanding. Our board of directors could authorize the creation of additional series of
preferred stock that would grant to holders of preferred stock the right to our assets upon liquidation, or the right to receive dividend
payments before dividends are distributed to the holders of common stock. In addition, subject to the rules of any securities exchange
on which our stock is then listed, our board of directors could authorize the creation of additional series of preferred stock that has
greater voting power than our common stock or that is convertible into our common stock, which could decrease the relative voting power
of our common stock or result in dilution to our existing stockholders.
The
holder of our Series A Preferred Stock will have 29.5% of the voting power of our stockholders for the election of directors and will
have certain senior rights upon sale of our Company under certain conditions.
There
is 1 share of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, which is held by our former co-chairman and chief operating officer, Alan
Blackman. The Series A Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 29.5% of the voting power of the Company’s stockholders only as it
relates to the elections of directors. As a result, Mr. Blackman was able to exert substantial influence over the election of directors
to the Board. However, as discussed above, Mr. Blackman resigned from the Board of the company effective July 27, 2023. Additionally,
in connection with Mr. Blackman’s resignation, once his severance payments are satisfied, Mr. Blackman shall return the Series
A Preferred Stock to the Company for cancellation.
Further,
the Series A Preferred Stock, provides that in the event the Company is sold during the two year period following completion of this
offering at a price per share of more than 500% of the initial offering price per Common Unit in this offering, the Series A Preferred
Stock will entitle the holder to 10% of the total purchase price. This may reduce the value of our common stock, as other holders, in
the event of such an acquisition, will be entitled to a lower price per share than they would otherwise receive.
Our
executive officers, directors and principal stockholders, if they choose to act together, have the ability to control or significantly
influence all matters submitted to stockholders for approval.
Our
executive officers, directors and principal stockholders in the aggregate, beneficially own approximately 17.6% of our common stock.
Such persons acting together, will have the ability to control or significantly influence all matters submitted to our stockholders for
approval, as well as our management and business affairs. This concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, deferring
or preventing a change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination involving us, or discouraging
a potential acquiror from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of our business, even if such a transaction
would benefit other stockholders.
Additional
stock offerings in the future may dilute then-existing shareholders’ percentage ownership of the Company.
Given
our plans and expectations that we will need additional capital and personnel, we anticipate that we will need to issue additional shares
of common stock or securities convertible or exercisable for shares of common stock, including convertible preferred stock, convertible
notes, stock options or warrants. The issuance of additional securities in the future will dilute the percentage ownership of then current
stockholders.
We
are an “emerging growth company,” and we cannot be certain if the reduced reporting and disclosure requirements applicable
to emerging growth companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.
We
are an “emerging-growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we have elected to take advantage of certain exemptions
from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies,”
including the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or Section 404, reduced disclosure obligations
regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding
advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. Pursuant to
Section 107 of the JOBS Act, as an emerging growth company, we have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with
new or revised accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. As a result, our consolidated financial
statements will not be comparable to the financial statements of issuers who are required to comply with the effective dates for new
or revised accounting standards that are applicable to public companies, which may make our common stock less attractive to investors.
In addition, if we cease to be an emerging growth company, we will no longer be able to use the extended transition period for complying
with new or revised accounting standards.
We
will remain an emerging-growth company until the earliest of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of
this offering; (2) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenue is $1.07 billion or more; (3) the date on
which we have, during the previous rolling three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities; and (4)
the date we qualify as a “large accelerated filer,” with at least $700 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates.
We
cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive as a result of choosing to rely on these exemptions. For example,
if we do not adopt a new or revised accounting standard, our future results of operations will not be as comparable to the results of
operations of certain other companies in our industry that adopted such standards. If some investors find our common stock less attractive
as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock, and our stock price may be more volatile.
DILUTION
If
you purchase shares in this offering, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price
per share and the net tangible book value per share of our common stock after this offering. Our net tangible book value as of March
31, 2024, was $6,814,350 or $0.43 per share of common stock.
“Net
tangible book value” is total assets minus the sum of liabilities and intangible assets. “Net tangible book value per share”
is net tangible book value divided by the total number of shares of common stock outstanding.
After
giving effect to the sale by us in this offering of shares at an assumed public offering price of $0.275 per share, and after deducting
the estimated placement agent discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses that we will pay, our adjusted net tangible
book value as of March 31, 2024, would have been approximately $18,505,350, or $0.30 per share of common stock.
This amount represents an immediate decrease in net tangible book value of $0.13 per share to existing stockholders and
an immediate increase of $0.03 per share to purchasers in this offering.
The
following table illustrates the dilution:
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$ | 0.275 | |
Net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2024 | |
$ | 0.435 | |
Decreases in net tangible book value per share attributable to this offering | |
$ | 0.135 | |
As adjusted net tangible book value per share after this offering | |
$ | 0.300 | |
Increase in per share to new investors | |
$ | 0.025 | |
The
above table is based on 15,670,898 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, and excludes:
USE
OF PROCEEDS
The
table below sets forth the estimated proceeds we would derive from this offering, assuming the sale of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the
Offered Shares at an assumed per share price of $0.275, which represents the midpoint of the offering price range herein. There
is, of course, no guaranty that we will be successful in selling any of the Offered Shares in this offering.
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50% | | |
75% | | |
100% | |
Offered Shares sold | |
| 11,750,000 | | |
| 23,500,000 | | |
| 35,250,000 | | |
| 47,000,000 | |
Gross proceeds | |
$ | 3,231,250 | | |
$ | 6,462,500 | | |
$ | 9,693,750 | | |
$ | 12,925,000 | |
Offering expenses (1) | |
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Net proceeds | |
$ | 2772,750 | | |
$ | 5,745,500 | | |
| 8,718,250 | | |
$ | 11,691,000 | |
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The
table below sets forth the manner in which we intend to apply the net proceeds derived by us in this offering, assuming the sale of 25%,
50%, 75% and 100% of the Offered Shares at an assumed public per share offering price of $0.275, which represents the midpoint
of the offering price range herein. All amounts set forth below are estimates.
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50% | | |
75% | | |
100% | |
Capital Expenditures | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | |
$ | 2,298,200 | | |
$ | 3,487,300 | | |
$ | 4,675,800 | |
General Corporate Expenses, including Working Capital | |
| 1,772,750 | | |
| 3,447,300 | | |
| 5,230,950 | | |
| 7,015,200 | |
TOTAL | |
$ | 2,772,750 | | |
$ | 5,745,500 | | |
$ | 8,718,250 | | |
$ | 11,691,000 | |
We
reserve the right to change the foregoing use of proceeds, should our management believe it to be in the best interest of our company.
The allocations of the proceeds of this offering presented above constitute the current estimates of our management and are based on
our current plans, assumptions made with respect to the industry in which we currently or, in the future, expect to operate, general
economic conditions and our future revenue and expenditure estimates.
Investors
are cautioned that expenditures may vary substantially from the estimates presented above. Investors must rely on the judgment of our
management, who will have broad discretion regarding the application of the proceeds of this offering. The amounts and timing of our
actual expenditures will depend upon numerous factors, including market conditions, cash generated by our operations (if any), business
developments and the rate of our growth. We may find it necessary or advisable to use portions of the proceeds of this offering for other
purposes.
In
the event we do not obtain the entire offering amount hereunder, we may attempt to obtain additional funds through private offerings
of our securities or by borrowing funds. Currently, we do not have any committed sources of financing.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
In
General
Our
company is offering a maximum of 47,000,000 Offered Shares on a “best-efforts” basis, at a fixed price of $0.25 to
$.30 per Offered Share (to be fixed by post-qualification supplement). There is no minimum purchase requirement for investors in this
offering. This offering will terminate at the earliest of (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) the date which
is one year from this offering being qualified by the SEC or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our
sole discretion.
There
is no minimum number of Offered Shares that we are required to sell in this offering. All funds derived by us from this offering will
be immediately available for use by us, in accordance with the uses set forth in the section entitled “Use of Proceeds” of
this Offering Circular. No funds will be placed in an escrow account during the offering period and no funds will be returned once an
investor’s subscription agreement has been accepted by us.
The
shares will be also be offered by Aegis Capital Corp., a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA (“Aegis Capital
Corp.,” or the “Placement Agent”), on a “best efforts” basis pursuant to an engagement letter to be entered
into between us and Aegis Capital Corp., which we refer to as the “Placement Agent Agreement. Pursuant to the Placement Agent Agreement,
we will pay the Placement Agent, concurrently with each closing of this offering, a cash placement fee equal to 7% of the gross proceeds
of such closing. In addition, we will also pay the Placement Agent (i) 1% and (ii) up to $100,000 for fees and expenses
of legal counsel and other out-of-pocket expenses, (iii) if applicable, the costs associated with the use of a third-party electronic
road show service, and (iv) closing costs, including the reimbursement of up to $100,000 in legal fees for Company counsel
and out-of-pocket cost of the escrow agent or clearing agent, if applicable, out of the proceeds of each closing.
We
or the Placement Agent may also ask other FINRA member broker-dealers that are registered with the SEC to participate as soliciting dealers
for this offering.
Procedures
for Subscribing
If
you are interested in subscribing for Offered Shares in this offering, please submit a request for information by e-mail to andrew.crescenzo@sharpstechnology.com;
all relevant information will be delivered to you by return e-mail. Thereafter, should you decide to subscribe for Offered Shares, you
are required to follow the procedures described in the subscription agreement included in the delivered information, which are:
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Right
to Reject Subscriptions
After
we receive your complete, executed subscription agreement and the funds required under the subscription agreement have been transferred
to us, we have the right to review and accept or reject your subscription in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason. We will
return all monies from rejected subscriptions immediately to you, without interest or deduction.
Acceptance
of Subscriptions
Conditioned
upon our acceptance of a subscription agreement, we will countersign the subscription agreement and issue the Offered Shares subscribed.
Once you submit the subscription agreement and it is accepted, you may not revoke or change your subscription or request your subscription
funds. All accepted subscription agreements are irrevocable.
This
Offering Circular will be furnished to prospective investors upon their request via electronic PDF format and will be available for viewing
and download 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on our company’s page on the SEC’s website: www.sec.gov.
An
investor will become a shareholder of the Company and the Offered Shares will be issued, as of the date of settlement. Settlement will
not occur until an investor’s funds have cleared and we accept the investor as a shareholder.
By
executing the subscription agreement and paying the total purchase price for the Offered Shares subscribed, each investor agrees to accept
the terms of the subscription agreement and attests that the investor meets certain minimum financial standards.
An
approved trustee must process and forward to us subscriptions made through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans. In the case of investments
through IRAs, Keogh plans and 401(k) plans, we will send the confirmation and notice of our acceptance to the trustee.
State
Law Exemption and Offerings to “Qualified Purchasers”
The
Offered Shares are being offered and sold to “qualified purchasers” (as defined in Regulation A under the Securities Act).
As a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities Act, this offering will be exempt from state “Blue Sky”
law review, subject to certain state filing requirements and anti-fraud provisions, to the extent that the Offered Shares offered hereby
are offered and sold only to “qualified purchasers”.
“Qualified
purchasers” include any person to whom securities are offered or sold in a Tier 2 offering pursuant to Regulation A under the Securities
Act. We reserve the right to reject any investor’s subscription in whole or in part for any reason, including if we determine,
in our sole and absolute discretion, that such investor is not a “qualified purchaser” for purposes of Regulation A. We intend
to offer and sell the Offered Shares to qualified purchasers in every state of the United States.
Issuance
of Offered Shares
Upon
settlement, that is, at such time as an investor’s funds have cleared and we have accepted an investor’s subscription agreement,
we will either issue such investor’s purchased Offered Shares in book-entry form or issue a certificate or certificates representing
such investor’s purchased Offered Shares.
Transferability
of the Offered Shares
The
Offered Shares will be generally freely transferable, subject to any restrictions imposed by applicable securities laws or regulations.
Listing
of Offered Shares
The
Offered Shares will be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “STSS.”
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
General
Our
authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, par value $0.0001 per share. 1 share of our preferred stock is designated as Series A Preferred Stock and is held by Alan Blackman,
our former co-chairman and former chief operating officer. However, pursuant to an agreement between Alan Blackman and the Company,
the Board of Directors of the Company currently has control of the voting of such share. (See Series A Preferred Stock)
Upon
completion of this offering, shares of common stock and 1 share of Series A Preferred Stock will be issued and outstanding, which
assumes no exercise of:
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shares underlying warrants offered per the IPO declared effective by the SEC on April 13, 2022; 422,795 shares underlying warrants
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shares underlying warrants offered by the Selling Shareholders relating to the offering on February 3, 2023; |
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warrants issued to an advisor; |
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shares underlying warrants relating to the September 2023 offering; |
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Common
Stock
Holders
of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of common stock do
not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the voting power of our stockholders for the election of directors
can elect all of the directors. Holders of the majority of the voting power of the Company’s stockholders, outstanding and entitled
to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders. A vote by the holders
of a majority of the voting power of the Company’s stockholders is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes
such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation.
Holders
of our common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available
funds. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in
all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common
stock. The Company’s common stock has no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no withdrawal provisions applicable
to the Company’s common stock.
IPO
Warrants
The
following summary of certain terms and provisions of the warrants included in the initial public offering (“IPO Warrants”)
hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by the provisions of the form of Warrant, which is filed as an
exhibit to the registration statement of which this offering circular is a part. Prospective investors should carefully review the terms
and provisions set forth in the form of Warrant.
Exercisability.
The IPO Warrants are exercisable at any time after their original issuance and at any time up to the date that is five years after their
original issuance. The IPO Warrants are be exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part by delivering to us a duly
executed exercise notice and, at any time a registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of common stock underlying
the IPO Warrants under the Securities Act is effective and available for the issuance of such shares, or an exemption from registration
under the Securities Act is available for the issuance of such shares, by payment in full in immediately available funds for the number
of shares of common stock purchased upon such exercise. If a registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of common
stock underlying the IPO Warrants under the Securities Act is not effective or available and an exemption from registration under the
Securities Act is not available for the issuance of such shares, the holder may elect to exercise the IPO Warrants through a cashless
exercise, in which case the holder would receive upon such exercise the net number of shares of common stock determined according to
the formula set forth in the warrant. No fractional shares of common stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of the IPO
Warrants. In lieu of fractional shares, we will pay the holder an amount in cash equal to the fractional amount multiplied by the exercise
price.
Exercise
Limitation. A holder will not have the right to exercise any portion of the IPO Warrants if the holder (together with its affiliates)
would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to
the exercise, as such percentage ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the warrants. However, any holder may increase
or decrease such percentage to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, provided that any increase in such percentage shall not be
effective until 61 days following notice from the holder to us.
Exercise
Price. The exercise price per whole share of common stock purchasable upon exercise of the IPO Warrants is $4.25 and adjusted to
$.64 with September 2023 offering. The exercise price is subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and
distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting our common stock and also upon any distributions
of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholders. The exercise price is also subject to adjustment in the event
of subsequent sales of our common stock (or securities exercisable for convertible into common stock) at a purchase price (or conversion
or exercise price, as applicable) less than the then-effective exercise price. In the event of such a subsequent sale, the exercise price
will be reduced to such lower price, subject to certain exceptions and subject to a minimum exercise price set forth in the IPO Warrants.
Forced
Exercise and Redemption. The IPO Warrants will be subject to forced exercise commencing six months from issuance subject to the condition
that the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 200% of the initial exercise price ($4.25) for twenty
consecutive trading days and subject to certain other conditions set forth in the Warrants. In the event that a holder fails to exercise
the IPO Warrants within 30 days of notice of a forced exercise in accordance with the terms of the IPO Warrants, the Company may redeem
the IPO Warrants at a redemption price of $0.01 per Warrant.
Transferability.
Subject to applicable laws, the IPO Warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent.
Exchange
Listing. The IPO Warrants are currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “STSSW”.
Warrant
Agent. The IPO Warrants will be issued in registered form under a warrant agency agreement between VStock Transfer LLC, as warrant
agent, and us. The IPO Warrants shall initially be represented only by one or more global warrants deposited with the warrant agent,
as custodian on behalf of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and registered in the name of Cede & Co., a nominee of DTC, or as otherwise
directed by DTC.
Fundamental
Transactions. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the IPO Warrants and generally including any reorganization,
recapitalization or reclassification of our common stock, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our
properties or assets, our consolidation or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding common
stock, or any person or group becoming the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding common stock, the
holders of the warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property
that the holders would have received had they exercised the warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Rights
as a Stockholder. Except as otherwise provided in the warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our common
stock, the holder of IPO Warrants does not have the rights or privileges of a holder of our common stock, including any voting rights,
until the holder exercises the IPO Warrants.
Governing
Law. The IPO Warrants and the warrant agency agreement are governed by New York law.
September
2023 Warrants
On
September 27, 2023, Sharps Technology, Inc., (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “PIPE
Agreement”), with certain purchasers (the “Purchasers”), for the issuance of (i) 2,581,479 shares of our common stock
issuable upon exercise of pre-funded warrants, and (ii) 8,750,003 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants.
The purchase price of each share is $0.64 share priced at-the-market under NASDAQ rules. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants
is identical to the purchase price for shares, less the exercise price of $0.001 per share.
Each
unit consists of one pre-funded warrant and one non-tradable warrant (the “September 2023 Warrants”) to purchase one
share of common stock with an exercise price of $0.64 per share. The Warrants are immediately exercisable and will expire five and a
half years from the issuance date.
The
PIPE Offering closed on September 29, 2023. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $5.6 million before deducting
fees to the placement agent and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
The
following summary of certain terms and provisions of the September 2023
Warrants included in the Common Units offered hereby is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by the provisions
of the form of Warrant, which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this offering circular is a part. Prospective
investors should carefully review the terms and provisions set forth in the form of Warrant.
Exercisability.
The September 2023 Warrants are exercisable
at any time after their original issuance and at any time up to the date that is five and a half years after their original issuance.
The September 2023 Warrants will be
exercisable, at the option of each holder, in whole or in part by delivering to us a duly executed exercise notice and, at any time a
registration statement registering the issuance of the shares of common stock underlying the September
2023 Warrants under the Securities Act is effective and available for the issuance
of such shares, or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act is available for the issuance of such shares, by payment in
full in immediately available funds for the number of shares of common stock purchased upon such exercise. If a registration statement
registering the issuance of the shares of common stock underlying the September 2023
Warrants under the Securities Act is not effective or available and an exemption from registration under the Securities Act is
not available for the issuance of such shares, the holder may elect to exercise the September
2023 Warrants through a cashless exercise, in which case the holder would receive
upon such exercise the net number of shares of common stock determined according to the formula set forth in the warrant. No fractional
shares of common stock will be issued in connection with the exercise of the September 2023
Warrants. In lieu of fractional shares, we will pay the holder an amount in cash
equal to the fractional amount multiplied by the exercise price.
Exercise
Limitation. A holder will not have the right to exercise any portion of the September 2023
Warrants if the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own
in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, as such percentage
ownership is determined in accordance with the terms of the warrants. However, any holder may increase or decrease such percentage to
any other percentage not in excess of 9.99%, provided that any increase in such percentage shall not be effective until 61 days following
notice from the holder to us.
Exercise
Price. The exercise price per whole share of common stock purchasable upon exercise of the September
2023 Warrants is $0.64. The exercise price is subject to appropriate adjustment
in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting
our common stock and also upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to our stockholders. The exercise
price is also subject to adjustment in the event of subsequent sales of our common stock (or securities exercisable for convertible into
common stock) at a purchase price (or conversion or exercise price, as applicable) less than the then-effective exercise price. In the
event of such a subsequent sale, the exercise price will be reduced to such lower price, subject to certain exceptions and subject to
a minimum exercise price set forth in the September 2023
Warrants.
Transferability.
Subject to applicable laws, the September 2023
Warrants may be offered for sale, sold, transferred or assigned without our consent.
Warrant
Agent. The September 2023 Warrants
will be issued in registered form under a warrant agency agreement between VStock Transfer LLC, as warrant agent, and us. The September
2023 Warrants shall initially be represented only by one or more global warrants
deposited with the warrant agent, as custodian on behalf of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) and registered in the name of Cede &
Co., a nominee of DTC, or as otherwise directed by DTC.
Fundamental
Transactions. In the event of a fundamental transaction, as described in the September 2023
Warrants and generally including any reorganization, recapitalization or reclassification
of our common stock, the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our properties or assets, our consolidation
or merger with or into another person, the acquisition of more than 50% of our outstanding common stock, or any person or group becoming
the beneficial owner of 50% of the voting power represented by our outstanding common stock, the holders of the warrants will be entitled
to receive upon exercise of the warrants the kind and amount of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received
had they exercised the warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction.
Rights
as a Stockholder. Except as otherwise provided in the warrants or by virtue of such holder’s ownership of shares of our common
stock, the holder of a September 2023 Warrants
does not have the rights or privileges of a holder of our common stock, including any voting rights, until the holder exercises
the September 2023 Warrants.
Governing
Law. The September 2023 Warrants and
the warrant agency agreement are governed by New York law.
Blank
Check Preferred Stock
Our
articles of incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, in one or
more series, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by the stockholders. Each such series of preferred
stock shall have such number of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications, and special or relative rights or privileges
as shall be determined by our board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences,
conversion rights and preemptive rights.
Series
A Preferred Stock
One
share of our authorized preferred stock has been designated Series A Preferred Stock and is outstanding and held by our co-chairman and
chief operating officer, Alan Blackman. However, pursuant to an agreement between Alan Blackman and the Company, the Board of Directors
of the Company currently has control of the voting of such share.
The
Series A Preferred Stock entitles the holder to 29.5% of the voting power of the Company’s stockholders with respect to the election
of directors. Further, the Series A Preferred Stock is not convertible to common stock, has no rights to dividends, and has no liquidation
rights.
On
December 22, 2022, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to Designation with the Secretary
of State of Nevada to amend the voting rights for the holder of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock to be entitled to twenty-nine
and one-half percent (29.5%) vote from twenty-five percent (25%) vote. The amendment was provided for in the employment agreement of
the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer, Alan Blackman who is the holder of the Series A Preferred Stock.
In
the event the Company is sold during the two year period following completion of this offering at a price per share of more than 500%
of the initial offering price per Common Unit in this offering, the Series A Preferred Stock, as in effect upon completion of this offering,
will entitle the holder to 10% of the total purchase price. Pursuant to an arrangement with Alan
Blackman effective July 27, 2023, Mr. Blackman has granted the board the right to vote such shares during the period that the Company
is making certain payments to him. Once the Company makes the necessary payments, the share of Series A Preferred Stock will be surrendered
for cancellation.]
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
VStock
Transfer LLC is transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.
BUSINESS
Background
and Overview
Sharps
Technology, Inc. is a medical device company that has designed and patented various safety syringes and is seeking to commercialize them.
We were initially incorporated under the laws of the State of Wyoming on December 16, 2017. Prior to March 22, 2022, we were a Wyoming
corporation and on March 22, 2022, we reincorporated as a Nevada corporation pursuant to a merger into a newly formed Nevada corporation
which was approved by our board of directors and the holders of the majority of our outstanding shares of common stock Sharps was incorporated
to purchase, develop, and commercialize a body of intellectual property resulting in a family of smart safety syringe products and innovative
drug delivery devices. Sharps closed the acquisition of this intellectual property in the fourth quarter of 2017. The intellectual property
we purchased consisted of issued patent and patent files, new designs and iterations, samples, regulatory files, manufacturing files,
product testing files, and market research files relating to such safety syringe products.
In
June 2020, we entered into an asset/share purchase agreement with Safegard Medical and certain other parties and in August 2020, October
2020, and July 2021, we entered into amendments to this agreement (as amended, the “Safegard Agreement”). Under the Safegard
Agreement, we received an option to purchase either the stock of Safegard or certain assets of Safegard, including a manufacturing facility
in Hungary registered with the FDA and CE for the manufacture of safety syringes, for $2.5 million in cash plus additional consideration
of 28,571 shares of common stock and 35,714 stock options with an exercise price of $7.00. Under the Safegard Agreement, we were granted
the right to operate this facility at our expense and continued to do so through the closing date which occurred on July 6, 2022.
Sharps’
smart safety syringe products, which we refer to as Securgard™, Sologard™, and Sharps Provensa™, are ultra-low waste
syringes that incorporate both passive and active safety and reuse prevention features, which we believe will provide us a competitive
advantage over other syringes. The Sharps Securegard and Sologard lines, currently being marketed by the Company, are multi-feature safety
syringes that had gained market acceptance prior to Sharps’ acquisition but not been marketed or sold for several years due to
a decision by the owners to wind down the business. Safegard and Sologard are both FDA and WHO approved and Safegard currently carries
the European CE Mark. The Sharps Provensa syringe is a patented passive safety syringe that gained FDA clearance for subcutaneous and
intramuscular injections in June 2006. All three of these product lines are focused on innovatively addressing the most important needs
of the global healthcare market in the area of disposable syringes. The Company has not yet generated any revenues from the sale of the
Sharps products.
On
September 29, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement (the “NPC Agreement”) with Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
(“NPC”) and various affiliates of NPC, including InjectEZ, LLC, t. The NPC Agreement intended to support several areas of
the Company’s development and growth. The Company and NPC intended to supplement the NPC Agreement by entering into a manufacturing
supply agreement, a sales and distribution agreement and a pharma services program to support growth, and a future agreement to support
manufacturing expansion. As noted below, the sales and distribution agreement was terminated on March 8, 2024 and replaced. The original
manufacturing supply agreement, noted above, will be replaced as part of the Asset Purchase Agreement, entered into on September 22,
2023 (see below) and the Pharma Services agreement continues to be in place, but no activities have occurred to date. The Company is
currently working to amend the terms of this NPC Agreement. based on the below September 22, 2023 Asset Purchase Agreement.
The
Pharma Services Program (PSP) with Nephron is intended to create new business development growth opportunities for both companies. These
opportunities will include the development and sale of next generation drug delivery systems that will be produced by the Company and
can be purchased by the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical markets, as well as by Nephron.
On
September 29, 2022, the Company also entered into an agreement (the “Nephron Agreement”) with InjectEZ, LLC (“InjectEZ”),
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“NPC”), Nephron SC, Inc. (“NSC”), and Nephron Sterile Compounding Center
LLC (“Sterile”) (NPC, NSC, and Sterile are sometimes collectively referred to as “Nephron”), pursuant to which
Sharps was to provide technical advice and assistance to support manufacturing by InjectEZ, purchase certain quantities of syringes as
they may order or require, and collaborate with Nephron on certain related business endeavors. The Company is currently working to amend
the terms of the Nephron Agreement based on the below September 22, 2023 Asset Purchase Agreements.
On
September 22, 2023, the Company entered into a series of agreements with Nephron and Nephron’s wholly owned subsidiary InjectEZ,
LLC. The Company entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) to purchase certain equipment
and leasehold improvements at Nephron’s facility (the “Facility”) in West Columbia, South Carolina. The Company continues
to work with Nephron towards the purchase of the Nephron facility pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated September 22, 2023.
This Asset Purchase Agreement, when closed, will supersede the manufacturing and supply agreement entered into in connection with
the NPC Agreement on September 29, 2022, as noted in the subsequent paragraph. On May 20, 2024, the Company entered into an Amendment
to the Asset Purchase Agreement and a new Purchase Agreement with Nephron and its related entities. The closing of the Asset Purchase
Agreement is contingent on obtaining the necessary financing and there can be no assurance that the closing of the asset purchase
will occur.
The
Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement changes the purchase price to $35,000,000 and obligates the Company to assume up to $4,000,000
in liabilities related to the assets being purchased. The asset list was also slightly modified. It provides that the parties have 45
days to close on the transaction, subject to the Company’s right to extend for an additional 15 days.
On
May 20, 2024, the Company entered into a five-year Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Nephron whereby Nephron
agreed to utilize the Company as its exclusive pre-filled copolymer syringe manufacturer and to purchase a minimum aggregate of approximately
$188.5 million dollars of syringes over the term of the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement contains specific quantities of products
required to be purchased from the Company during the term of the Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchase Agreement
is contingent on the closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement as amended.
On
March 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company entered into a cooperative sales and distribution agreement (the
“Agreement) with Roncadelle Operations s.r.l (Roncadelle”). In conjunction with the execution of the Agreement, Roncadelle
appointed the Company as its exclusive distributor of Roncadelle products in the United States, Canada, Central and South America and
their territories. The Company appointed Roncadelle as its exclusive distributor of Sharps products in Europe, Middle East, APAC, South
Africa and Australia and their territories. The Company and Roncadelle agreed to bear their own separate costs and expenses, including
fees and other expenses, relating to external advisors and the preparation negotiation, execution and performance of this Agreement and
any related documents. The Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date for the initial period of one (1) year (the “Initial
Term”). Upon expiration of the Initial Term, the term of the Agreement shall automatically renew for additional successive one-year
terms, unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then-current term,
unless any renewal term is terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or applicable law.
On
March 8, 2024, the Company and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation terminated their distribution agreement dated December 8, 2022. The
Nephron distribution agreement has been partially replaced by the aforementioned Agreement with Roncadelle, as stated above, and plans
to use other parties to distribute for the US domestic market. The Company entered into a new logistics services agreement on the warehousing
side with Owens and Minor (“O&M”) to replace Nephron’s distribution services. The Company had no revenues from
the Nephron Distribution Agreement and does not believe that the cancellation is material. The Company is currently negotiating its contract
with O&M to provide 3PL services for both the Company and Roncadelle products, in North and South America, beginning in the third
quarter of 2024. The Company and Nephron continue to maintain the Pharma Services Program (PSP) that focuses on the creation of new business
development and growth opportunities for both companies. These opportunities will include the development and sale of next generation
drug delivery systems that will be produced by the Company and can be purchased by the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical markets, and
Pharma companies such as Nephron and others.
Although
we currently have production capacity for our products and thus the ability to receive and fulfill orders, we used the proceeds from
the February 2023 and September 2023 fund raising to allow us to further increase our production capacity, build inventory and support
working capital requirements This will help us to generate and fulfill orders for our current product line and advance our new innovative
products in connection with recent collaboration arrangements. We are currently continuing to produce commercial quantities of our products
and building inventory to support the Sales and distribution Agreement with Roncadelle, in anticipation of receiving additional orders
in 2024.
We continue to be
in discussions with healthcare companies and distributors for sales of our disposable syringe and prefillable syringe products. We intend
to market these products to the U.S. and foreign governments and have already received a Purchase Order for our first Securegard sales
to South America. We will also look to sell our disposable syringe products to hospitals and clinician offices as opportunities present
themselves.
Our Products
The
Sharps Securegard product line continues to represent our initial disposable syringe platform to be commercially available to the market.
The addition of the Sologard products and SafeR products from Roncadelle are recent expansions to the Company’s product portfolio.
These platforms have advanced features and benefits to support the needs of the market along with a high level of readiness for manufacturing
and the ability to provide large commercial quantities for customers.
There
continues to be delays in the commercialization of the Sharps Provensa product line. The product’s specialized technology requires
further design and assembly optimization as identified in our previous commercialization efforts. This on-going product refinement process
is typical with the development of new technology for the healthcare market to ensure the products are safe and effective for use every
time. At this time Sharps is not able to determine a timeline for final commercialization of the Provensa product.
Competitive
Environment
We
anticipate our major domestic competitors will include Retractable Technologies, Inc., Becton Dickinson & Company, Medtronic Minimally
Invasive Therapies (“Medtronic,” formerly known as Covidien), Terumo Medical Corp., Smiths Medical, and B Braun. Our competitors
may have greater financial resources, larger and more established sales, marketing, and distribution organizations; and greater market
influence, including long-term and/or exclusive contracts.
We
anticipate that we will compete primarily on the basis of healthcare worker and patient safety, product performance, and quality. We
believe our competitive advantages will include the combination of passive safety and ultra low waste features.
Government
Regulations
In
the United States, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, or FDCA, FDA regulations and other federal and state statutes and regulations
govern, among other things, medical device design and development, preclinical and clinical testing, premarket clearance or approval,
registration and listing, manufacturing, labeling, storage, advertising and promotion, sales and distribution, export and import, and
post-market surveillance. The FDA regulates the design, manufacturing, servicing, sale and distribution of medical devices. Failure to
comply with applicable U.S. requirements may subject a company to a variety of administrative or judicial sanctions, such as FDA refusal
to approve pending applications, warning letters, product recalls, product seizures, total or partial suspension of production or distribution,
injunctions, fines, civil penalties and criminal prosecution.
Unless
an exemption applies, each medical device we wish to distribute commercially in the United States will require marketing authorization
from the FDA prior to distribution. The two primary types of FDA marketing authorization applicable to a device are premarket notification,
also called 510k clearance, and premarket approval, also called PMA approval. The type of marketing authorization is generally linked
to the classification of the device. The FDA classifies medical devices into one of three classes (Class I, II or III) based on the degree
of risk the FDA determines to be associated with a device and the level of regulatory control deemed necessary to ensure the device’s
safety and effectiveness. Devices requiring fewer controls because they are deemed to pose lower risk are placed in Class I or II. Class
I devices are deemed to pose the least risk and are subject only to general controls applicable to all devices, such as requirements
for device labeling, premarket notification and adherence to the FDA’s current Good Manufacturing Practices, or cGMP, known as
the Quality System Regulations, or QSR. Class II devices are intermediate risk devices that are subject to general controls and may also
be subject to special controls such as performance standards, product-specific guidance documents, special labeling requirements, patient
registries or post-market surveillance. Class III devices are those for which insufficient information exists to assure safety and effectiveness
solely through general or special controls and include life sustaining, life-supporting or implantable devices, devices of substantial
importance in preventing impairment of human health, or which present a potential, unreasonable risk of illness or injury. Our Sharps
Provensa has been cleared by the FDA under the 510k premarket notification process (Class II).
Outside
of the United States, our ability to market our products will be contingent also upon our receiving marketing authorizations from the
appropriate foreign regulatory authorities, whether or not FDA approval or clearance has been obtained. The foreign regulatory approval
process in most industrialized countries generally encompasses risks similar to those we will encounter in the FDA approval or clearance
process. The requirements governing conduct of clinical trials and marketing authorizations, and the time required to obtain requisite
approvals, may vary widely from country to country and differ from those required for FDA approval or clearance.
The
sale of medical products is subject to laws and regulations pertaining to health care fraud and abuse, including state and federal anti-kickback,
anti-self-referral, and false claims laws in the United States.
Intellectual
Property
Intellectual
property rights, particularly patent rights, are material to our business. We own four patents used in the Sharps Provensa, which expire
between 2035 and 2040. Our issued patents include a design patent (USD743,025) for the ornamental design for a safety syringe which will
reach full term and expire on November 10, 2029, a patent (US 10,980,950) for an ultra low-waste needle and syringe system that automatically
and passively renders a needle safe during the injection process, a patent (US 11,154,663) for a pre-filled safety needle and syringe
system, and a patent (US 11,497,860) for a Ultra-Low Waste Disposable Safety Syringe for Low Dose Injections.
We
have two additional pending patent applications in the United States and four PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) patent applications. The
patent applications, which we own, have an anticipated expiration date of 2039/2040. The pending patent applications are for (i) an ultra-low
waste disposable syringe with self-adjusting integrating safety features, and (ii) a needle and syringe system with automatic safety
shield that renders a needle safe. Our pending patent applications are for utility patents. With respect to the last of these patent
applications, we have, in addition to our United States patent application, also filed PCT patent applications. The PCT applications
have entered National Phase. Some of the issued US patents have issued in other countries, some are still pending.
We
have certain trademarks for Sharps Provensa, Sharps Provensa Ultra-Low Waste and filed applications to register other trademarks for
use in our Sharps Provensa product line.
Employees
We
have fifty-seven full-time employees, two of which are our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and retain the services
of additional personnel, as needed, on an independent contractor basis to support R&D, Finance, Marketing and Regulatory areas. We
do not have any part-time employees. Of the fifty-seven employees, fifty work at our facilities in Hungary. We expect to add additional
employees as we increase production capacity.
Facilities
We
lease office space, on a month-to-month basis, at 105 Maxess Road, Melville, New York 11747. Our monthly rent is $200.
We
operate a manufacturing facility in Hungary acquired in July 2022, which we previously used for development and testing of our products
and we currently use primarily for the manufacture of Sharps Provensa safety syringe. We are prepared to move our owned molds, machinery
and equipment to an alternative manufacturing location if necessary. See “Background and Overview.”
Legal
Proceedings
We
are not a party to any material legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of any material legal proceedings.
Impact
of COVID-19
In
March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak has adversely
affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally leading to an economic downturn in certain industries and countries. It
is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s
business or ability to raise funds. Management continues to monitor the situation but has not experienced a significant disruption to
its product development efforts.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results, financial condition,
liquidity and cash flows of our Company as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis of our financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes included
in this offering circular and our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The
information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act,
which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited
to, statements concerning our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects and
plans and objectives of management. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,”
“intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would” and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying
words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should
not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions
and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
the risks set forth in our filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are
made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Overview
Since
our inception in 2017 and through the fourth quarter of 2022, we have devoted substantially all of our resources to the research and
development of our safety syringe products Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2022 we started building inventory of syringe products.
To date, we have generated no revenue. We have incurred net losses of $9,841,638 and $4,639,662 for the years ended December 31, 2023
and 2022, respectively and $982,386 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Substantially all of our net losses resulted from
costs incurred in connection with our research and development efforts, payroll and consulting fees, stock compensation and general and
administrative costs associated with our operations, including costs incurred for being a public
company since April 14, 2022. See below Initial Public Offering, Liquidity and Capital Resources and Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements
We
classify our operating expenses as research and development, and general and administrative expenses. We maintain a corporate office
located in Melville, New York, but employees and consultants in the US work remotely and will continue to do so indefinitely. In June
2020, in connection with the agreement to acquire Safegard, a syringe manufacturing facility in Hungary, which was completed on July
6, 2022, we were contractually provided the exclusive use of the facility for research and development and testing in exchange for payment
of the seller’s operating costs, including among others, use of Safegard’s work force, utility costs and other services.
In
order to compete in the market, we must build inventory. Commencing in the 4th Quarter of 2022 started building inventory.
We require commercial quantities of inventory to secure orders. Delivery is expected shortly after receiving orders.
Research
and Development
Research
and development expense consists of expenses incurred while performing research and development activities for our various syringe products.
We recognize research and development expenses as they are incurred. Our research and development expense primarily consist of:
● |
Manufacturing
and testing costs and related supplies and materials; |
|
|
● |
Consulting
fees paid for our Chief Technology Officer; |
● |
Operating
costs paid to Safegard, through the acquisition date for use of Safegard’s workforce, utilities and other services, relating
to the facility being utilized; and |
|
|
● |
Third-party
costs, including engineering, incurred for development and design. |
Substantially
all of our research and development expenses to date have been incurred in connection with our syringe products. We expect our research
and development expenses to increase for the foreseeable future as we continue to enhance our products to meet the market requirements
for our Sharps syringe product line for its various intended uses throughout the world.
Initial
Public Offering
On
April 13, 2022, our registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-263715), as amended, related to our IPO was declared effective by
the SEC, and our common stock and warrants began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, on April 14, 2022. Our IPO closed on
April 19, 2022. Net proceeds from the IPO were approximately $14.2 million. In connection with the closing of the IPO, the Company used
net proceeds to repay the Note Payable of $2 million.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
This
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements,
which we have prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of our financial
statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the
reported periods. We evaluate these estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on
various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments
about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The FMV adjustments, based on the trading price of outstanding warrants classified
as liabilities, could impact the operating results in the reporting periods.
Nature
of Business
Sharps
Technology, Inc. (“Sharps” or the “Company”) is a pre-revenue medical device company that has designed and patented
various safety syringes and is seeking commercialization by manufacturing and distribution of its products.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sharps Technology, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Safegard
Medical, Inc, and Sharps Acquisition Corp. collectively referred to as the “Company.” All intercompany transactions and balances
have been eliminated.
The
Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
On
April 13, 2022, the Company’s Initial Public Offering was deemed effective with trading commencing on April 14, 2022. The Company
received net proceeds of $14.2 million on April 19, 2022. (See Capital Structure and Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
In
March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak has adversely
affected workforces, economies, and financial markets globally leading to an economic downturn in certain industries and countries. It
is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s
business or ability to raise funds. Management continues to monitor the situation but has not experienced a significant disruption to
its product development efforts.
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date
of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. At December 31, 2023
and 2022, the Company had no cash equivalents
Inventories
The
Company values inventory at the lower of cost (average cost) or net realizable value. Work-in-process and finished goods inventories
consist of material, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Net
realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion,
disposal, and transportation. A reserve is established for any excess or obsolete inventories, or they may be written off. At December
31, 2023 and 2022, inventory is comprised of raw materials, components and finished goods.
Fair
Value Measurements
Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures, require an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs
when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding
the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the
lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be
used to measure fair value.
Level
1
Level
1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Valuations
are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market and do no entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level
2
Level
2 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are other than Level 1 observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent
transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally
from, or corroborated by, observable market date.
Level
2 instruments require more management judgment and subjectivity as compared to Level 1 instruments. For instance: determining which instruments
are most similar to the instrument being priced requires management to identify a sample of similar securities based on the coupon rates,
maturity, issuer credit rating and instrument type, and subjectively select an individual security or multiple securities that are deemed
most similar to the security being priced; and determining whether a market is considered active requires management judgment.
Level
3
Level
3 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement
of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The determination for Level 3 instruments requires the most management judgment and subjectivity.
Fixed
Assets
Fixed
assets are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The Company’s fixed
assets consist of land, building, machinery and equipment, molds and website. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method
commencing on the date the asset is operating in the way intended by management over the following useful lives: Building – 20
years, Machinery and Equipment – 3 -10 years and Website – 3 years. The expected life for Molds is based lesser of the number
of parts that will be produced based on the expected mold capability or 5 years.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets are reviewed annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted
cash flows that the assets are expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the projected discounted future net cash flows arising from
the asset.
Identified
Intangible Assets
Identified
Intangible Assets
When
applicable, the Company’s identified intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
The Company makes judgments about the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets whenever facts and circumstances indicate that
the useful life is shorter than originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and
circumstances exist, the Company assesses recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related
asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the
excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, the Company
would accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. The Company evaluates
the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis, and an impairment charge would be recognized to the extent
that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds their estimated fair value.
Stock-based
Compensation Expense
The
Company measures its stock-based awards made to employees based on the estimated fair values of the awards as of the grant date. For
stock option awards, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The stock-based awards are granted at an exercise price
that represents the fair market value of the underlying common stock based on the stock price, at which the Company sold stock in private
placements completed by the Company, during the period such options were issued. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over
the requisite service period and is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest.
The Company recognizes forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur on a prospective basis.
Stock-based
compensation expense for awards granted to non-employees as consideration for services received is measured on the date of performance
at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever can be more reliably measured.
Derivative
Instruments
The
Company accounts for common stock warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of
the specific terms of the warrants and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 480”), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815,
Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments
pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and meet all of the requirements for equity classification
under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own stock and whether the holders of the warrants could
potentially require net cash settlement in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.
This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent
quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
At
their issuance date and as of March 31, 2024, certain warrants were accounted for as liabilities as these instruments did not
meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815-40 based on the terms of the aforementioned warrants. The resulting
warrant liabilities are re-measured at each balance sheet date until their exercise or expiration, and any change in fair value is recognized
in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations (See Notes 7, 8 and 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Share
The
Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted
earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss)
available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. At
March 31 2024, basic EPS includes 2,985,038 of pre-funded warrants (see Note 8). Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive
potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted
method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased
from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
As of March 31, 2024, there were 23,085,155 stock options and warrants that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future
that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
Income
Taxes
The
Company must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates
and judgments are used in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits, tax deductions, and in the calculation of certain deferred taxes
and tax liabilities. Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to the Company’s tax provision
in a subsequent period.
The
provision for income taxes was composed of the Company’s current tax liability and changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The calculation of the current tax liability involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations
and in determining the liability for tax positions, if any, taken on the Company’s tax returns in accordance with authoritative
guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the financial
reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company must assess the likelihood that it will be able to recover the Company’s
deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely on a more-likely-than-not basis, the Company must increase its provision for income taxes
by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that it estimates will not ultimately be recoverable. However, should
there be a change in the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, the provision for income taxes would fluctuate in
the period of such change.
Contingencies
Contingencies
are evaluated and a liability is recorded when the matter is both probable and reasonably estimable. Gain contingencies are evaluated
and not recognized until the gain is realizable or realized.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
During
the periods presented, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4).
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and, 2022.
| |
Year Ended | | |
| |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | | |
Change | | |
Change % | |
Research and development | |
$ | 1,605,547 | | |
| 2,280,933 | | |
$ | (675,386 | ) | |
| (30 | )% |
General and administrative | |
| 8,521,103 | | |
| 6,457,860 | | |
| 2,063,243 | | |
| 32 | % |
Interest expense (income) | |
| (138,118 | ) | |
| 1,320,416 | | |
| (1,458,534 | ) | |
| 110 | % |
FMV gain adjustment for derivatives | |
| (169,583 | ) | |
| (5,392,911 | ) | |
| 5,223,328 | | |
| (97 | )% |
Foreign currency Loss | |
| 44,463 | | |
| 496 | | |
| 43,967 | | |
| 88 | % |
Other | |
| 8,226 | | |
| (27,132 | ) | |
| 35,358 | | |
| (130 | )% |
Deferred Tax (Benefit) | |
| (30,000 | ) | |
| - | | |
| (30,000 | ) | |
| 100 | % |
Net loss | |
$ | 9,841,638 | | |
$ | 4,639,662 | | |
$ | 5,201,976 | | |
| (112 | )% |
Revenue
The
Company has not generated any revenue to date.
Research
and Development
For
the year ended December 31, 2023, Research and Development (“R&D”) expenses decreased to $1,605,547 compared to $2,280,933
for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease of $675,386 was due to decreased R&D costs incurred at the Safegard facility which
transitioned principally from R&D activities to manufacturing. The decrease occurred in materials and general operating costs of
approximately $1M, of which, a) $575,000 related to cost incurred prior to the acquisition in July 2022 for utilization of the facility,
which included Safegard’s workforce and facility operating cost and b) decreases in material and other operating of $426,000 from
$545,000 in 2022 to $119,000 in 2023. Further, we had decreases in labor related costs of $224,000 specifically related to decreases
in stock compensation of $83,000 from $97,000 in 2022 to $14,000 in 2023, decreases in engineering and other labor costs of $141,000
from $492,000 in 2022 to $351,000 in 2023 and other decreases of $10,000. The overall decrease was partially offset by $560,000 charge
in 2023 for an impairment of certain molds.
General
and Administrative
For
the year ended December 31, 2023, General and Administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $8,521,103 as compared to $6,457,860
for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $2,063,243 was primarily attributable to increases in payroll and related of: i)
payroll and consulting fees of $1,530,000 from $1,630,000 in 2022 to $3,160,000 in 2023, primarily due to increased amounts of payroll,
increased staffing and higher usage of various consulting services and ii) increase in stock compensation expense, due to timing of option
awards and vesting, of approximately $34,000 from $916,000 in 2022 to $950,000 in 2023. In addition, we had increases in G&A for
the year ended December 31, 2023, of approximately $498,000 principally from increased: professional fees $318,000, depreciation $238,000,
general operating costs $251,000, insurance $126,000, technology related costs, including implementation of new ERP system $128,000 and
separation expense of $375,000 for former officer. These were partially offset by lower public company costs and investor relations $818,000,
travel $90,000 and patent fees $31,000.
Interest
expense (income)
Interest
income, net of interest expense, was $138,118 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to interest expense of $1,320,416 for the
year ended December 31, 2022. Interest improved, net by $1,458,534 due to a) interest earned on invested cash in 2023 of $138,118 as
compared to $42,900 in 2022 and b) the decrease in interest expense and accreted interest of approximately $1,363,316 was primarily relating
to the financing entered in December 2021which was repaid at the IPO closing with net proceeds.
FMV
Adjustment for Derivatives
The
value of the Note Warrants requires the Fair Market Value (“FMV”) to be remeasured at each reporting date while outstanding
with recognition of the changes in fair value to other income or expense in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss. For the
years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022 the Company recorded a $169,583 and $5,392,911 FMV gain adjustment respectively to reflect the
decrease in the Note Warrants and Warrants liabilities issued. (See Notes 7, 8 and 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements)
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
At
December 31, 2023, and 2022, we had a cash balance of $3,012,908 and $4,170,897, respectively. The Company has working capital of $1,145,569
as of December 31, 2023, vs working capital of $2,416,928, as of December 31, 2022. The decrease in our working capital, after net proceeds
from offerings of $8,029,628, was primarily related to the use of cash of $9,205,577 in operations and investing in fixed assets purchased.
The Company intends to finance its future development and commercialization activities and its working capital needs largely from the
sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources.
On
April 13, 2022, we completed its IPO which was declared effective by the SEC, and the Company’s common stock and warrants began
trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market or Nasdaq on April 14, 2022 and which closed on April 19, 2022. The net proceeds from the IPO were
approximately $14.2 million of which $5,778,750 was attributed to the warrant liability (See Notes 8 and 10 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements).
On
February 3, 2023, we completed a securities purchase agreement). On September 29, 2023, the Company completed two simultaneous offerings.
(See Liquidity and Capital Resources as of March 31, 2024 below)
Cash
Flows
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
The
Company used cash of $8,507,300 and $6,433,159 in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The
increase in cash used was principally due to the Company incurring additional G&A expenses, buildup of inventory partially offset
by lower R&D activities as described above during year ended December 31, 2022.
Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
For
the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company used cash in investing activities of $698,277 and $3,117,916, respectively.
In both years, cash was used to acquire or pay deposits for machinery and equipment of $698,277 and $542,662, respectively. In the year
ended December 31, 2022, the Company used $2,365,576, for the acquisition of Safegard or related escrow payments.
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
For
the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $8,029,628 and $12,235,475 respectively.
In the 2023 period, the cash provided was from the net proceeds from the Offerings in February and September 2023. In the 2022 period,
the cash provided was primarily from the IPO net proceeds of $14,202,975, prior to the effect of recording the liability attributed to
the warrants from the IPO, less the Notes repayment of $2,000,000.
Results
of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | | |
Change | | |
Change % | |
Research and development | |
$ | 197,439 | | |
| 333,888 | | |
$ | (136,449 | ) | |
| (41 | )% |
General and administrative | |
| 1,646,613 | | |
| 1,983,912 | | |
| (337,299 | ) | |
| (17 | )% |
Interest expense (income) | |
| (19,023 | ) | |
| (36,792 | ) | |
| 17,769 | | |
| (48 | )% |
FMV (gain) loss adjustment for derivatives | |
| (850,057 | ) | |
| (184,085 | ) | |
| (665,972 | ) | |
| 362 | % |
Foreign currency Loss | |
| 7,414 | | |
| 6,681 | | |
| 733 | | |
| 11 | % |
Other | |
| - | | |
| 8,226 | | |
| (8,226 | ) | |
| 100 | % |
Net loss | |
$ | 982,386 | | |
$ | 2,111,830 | | |
$ | (1,129,444 | ) | |
| (53 | )% |
Revenue
The
Company has not generated any revenue to date.
Research
and Development
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, Research and Development (“R&D”) expenses decreased to $197,439 compared to $333,888
for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease of $136,449 was primarily due to a shift to increased manufacturing and reduced
R&D activities in 2024 as compared to the 2023 period which amounted to $87,000. In addition, other R&D expenses decreased related
to: (i) engineering and consulting by $6,000, and (ii) depreciation related to equipment by $46,000, partially offset by an increase
in stock compensation of $3,000.
General
and Administrative
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, General and Administrative (“G&A”) expenses were $1,646,613 as compared to $1,983,912
for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease of $337,299 was primarily attributable to: i) increases in payroll and consulting
fees of $281,000 from $570,000 in 2023 to $851,000 in 2024, due to compensation increases and head count increases, ii) decrease in stock
compensation expense, due to the timing of option awards and vesting, of approximately $260,000 from $383,000 in 2023 to $123,000 in
2024, iii) decrease in public company and investor relations costs of $421,000 from $479,000 to $58,000 as 2024 costs primarily due to
no period offering costs in the 2024 period and reduced investor relations activities. Further, we had increases in depreciation of $38,000,
professional fees $53,000, computer $16,500, other expenses $14,000, Board costs $27,500, patent and registration fees $13,000, partially
offset by decreases in rent $38,000, travel $11,000, and insurance $50,000.
Interest
expense (income)
Interest
income, was $19,023 for the three months ended March 31, 2024,
compared to interest income of $36,792 for three months ended March 31, 2023. Interest income was earned from cash balances held
in interest bearing accounts that benefited from rate increases in 2024. The decrease is due to lower balances in interest bearing accounts.
FMV
Adjustment for Derivatives
Certain
Warrants require the Fair Market Value (“FMV”) to be remeasured at each reporting date while outstanding with recognition
of the changes in fair value to other income or expense in the consolidated statement of operations. For the three months ended March
31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a $850,057 and $184,085 FMV gain to reflect adjustments required for outstanding Warrants liabilities.
(See Notes 7, 8 and 10 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements)
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
At
March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had a cash balance of $1,165,913 and $3,012,908, respectively. The Company had working capital
of $429,448 and $ 1,145,569 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The decrease in our working capital was primarily
due to use of cash in operations and investing discussed below offset by net proceeds from the Offerings in February 2023 and September
2023. (See below and Note 8 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
On
September 29, 2023, the Company completed two simultaneous offerings and received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5.6 million,
before expenses to the placement agent and other offering expenses of $716,000.
|
a. |
The
first offering, the securities purchase agreement offering (the “Shelf Offering”) with institutional investors and the
Company resulted in the Company receiving net proceeds from the Shelf Offering and the sale of pre-funded of approximately $2.5 million,
includes the value of the pre-funded warrants recorded in APIC, net of $362,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other
offering expenses. The Shelf Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Shelf Offering, the Company
issued 3,618,521 shares of common at a purchase price of $0.64 per unit and 800,000 pre-funded warrants at $0.639 per pre-funded
warrants. The exercise price of the pre-funded warrants will be $0.001 per share. |
|
b. |
The
second offering, the securities purchase agreement offering (“Private Placement”)
with institutional investors and the Company received net proceeds from the Private Placement
of approximately $2.4 million, net of $354,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and
other offering expense. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company issued: (i)
2,581,479 PIPE Shares (or PIPE Pre-Funded Warrants in lieu thereof) and (ii) PIPE Warrants
(non-trading) to purchase 8,750,003 shares of our common stock, at a combined purchase price
of $1.074 per unit (or $1.073 per pre-funded unit). The PIPE Warrants have a term of five
and one-half (5.5) years from the issuance date and are exercisable for one share of common
stock at an exercise price of $0.64. The net proceeds, after reflecting par value, has been
recorded in Additional Paid in Capital of $1.6 million and with respect to the PIPE Warrants
recorded as a liability under ASC 815 of $985,204. On October 16, 2023, the Company filed
an S-1 (Resale) Registration Statement in connection with the Private Placement and on October
26, 2023 the S-1 went effective.
See
Notes 8 and 10 to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
On
February 3, 2023, we completed a securities purchase agreement (“Offering”) with institutional investors and received net
proceeds from the Offering were approximately $3.2 million, net of $600,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other offering
expenses. The Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Offering, we issued 2,248,521 units at a purchase
price of $1.69 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one non-tradable warrant (Offering Warrant) exercisable
for one share of common stock at a price of $1.56 adjusted to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution terms in the warrants
and a term of five years. The Offering Warrants have a term of five years from the issuance date. (See Notes 8 to the Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements)
On
April 13, 2022, we completed our IPO which was declared effective by the SEC, and the Company’s common stock and warrants began
trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market or Nasdaq on April 14, 2022 and which closed on April 19, 2022. The net proceeds from the IPO were
approximately $14.2 million of which $5,778,750 was attributed to the warrant liability (See Notes 8 and 10 to the Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements).
Cash
Flows
Net
Cash Used in Operating Activities
The
Company used cash of $1,889,315 and $2,062,670 in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The decrease in cash used of $173,355, was principally due to the Company incurring lower operating expenses during the three months
ended March 31, 2024.
Net
Cash Used in Investing Activities
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company used cash in investing activities of $2,852 and $163,272, respectively. In
both periods cash was used to acquire or pay deposits for fixed assets, equipment and software.
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $396 and $3,238,711,
respectively. In the 2023 period, the cash provided from the Offerings completed in February 2023 and September 2023 and in the 2024
period from the exercise of pre-funded warrants.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4).
Emerging
Growth Company Status
We
are an “emerging-growth company”, as defined in the JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to be an emerging growth company,
we may choose to take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to emerging
growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to have our independent registered public accounting firm audit our
internal control over financial reporting under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive
compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote
on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. As an emerging growth company,
we can also delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We intend
to avail ourselves of these options. Once adopted, we must continue to report on that basis until we no longer qualify as an emerging
growth company.
We
will cease to be an emerging growth company upon the earliest of: (i) the end of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the
initial public offering; (ii) the first fiscal year after our annual gross revenue are $1.07 billion or more; (iii) the date on which
we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities; or (iv) the end of
any fiscal year in which the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeded $700 million as of the end of the second
quarter of that fiscal year. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these
exemptions. If, as a result of our decision to reduce future disclosure, investors find our common shares less attractive, there may
be a less active trading market for our common shares and the price of our common shares may be more volatile.
We
are also a “smaller reporting company,” meaning that the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates plus the aggregate
amount of gross proceeds to us as a result of the IPO is less than $700 million and our annual revenue was less than $100 million during
the most recently completed fiscal year. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) the market value of our stock
held by non-affiliates is less than $250 million or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed
fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million. If we are a smaller reporting company
at the time, we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that
are available to smaller reporting companies. Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two most
recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies, smaller
reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.
DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
Directors
and Executive Officers
Our
directors and executive officers, their ages, positions held, and duration of such, are as follows:
Name |
|
Position
Held with Our Company |
|
Age |
|
Date
First Elected or Appointed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robert
M. Hayes |
|
Chief
Executive Officer and Director |
|
57 |
|
September
2021 |
Andrew
R. Crescenzo |
|
Chief
Financial Officer |
|
67 |
|
May
2019 |
Soren
Bo Christiansen, MD |
|
Chairman |
|
68 |
|
April 2018 |
Paul
K. Danner |
|
Director |
|
66 |
|
September
2021 |
Timothy
J. Ruemler |
|
Director |
|
65 |
|
September
2021 |
Brenda
Baird Simpson |
|
Director |
|
65 |
|
April
2022 |
Jason
L. Monroe |
|
Director |
|
37 |
|
April
2022 |
Certain
biographical information about each of these individuals is set forth below.
Executive
Officers
Robert
M. Hayes
Robert
M. Hayes has been the Chief Executive Officer and director for Sharps Technology since September 2021. Before joining the Company, he
served as Senior Director of Product Management and Innovation and other roles with Gerresheimer Pharmaceutical Glass from 2010 to 2021
where he led commercial sales and strategic partnerships with top global healthcare companies. He has over 25 years’ experience
in the healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Mr. Hayes received his Bachelor of Business Administration
from University of Toledo. Mr. Hayes’ healthcare industry and product management experience qualify him to serve on our board of
directors.
Andrew
R. Crescenzo
Andrew
R. Crescenzo, CPA has been Chief Financial Officer for Sharps Technology since May 2019 under a consulting agreement with CFO Consulting
Partners LLP through September 30, 2022 and as an employee since October 1, 2022. Before joining the Company, Mr. Crescenzo served in
various finance roles from 2006 to 2019 in biotech, manufacturing and distribution, including, CFO of United Metro Energy from 2014 to
2016; Senior VP of Finance of Enzo Biochem (NYSE:ENZ) from 2006 to 2014. Prior to 2006, he was an Executive Director from 2002 to 2006
and a Senior Manager from 1997 to 2002 at Grant Thornton LLP. Mr. Crescenzo is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelor
of Business Administration from Adelphi University.
Non-Executive
Directors
Dr.
Soren Bo Christiansen
Soren
Bo Christiansen, Chairman of the Board for Sharps Technology, joined the team in April 2018 as a Board member, became Chairman of the
Board in December 2018 (and has been co-Chairman since 2021) , and was CEO from April 2019 until he stepped down in September 2021. Dr.
Christiansen worked for Merck & Co. Inc. for 30 years in Denmark, USA and Switzerland. He was Sr. VP Merck Vaccines (head of the
Global Commercial division), President Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa and during the last four years of his career, he was
President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Canada. He holds a medical degree from University of Copenhagen Denmark. Dr. Christiansen’s
medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and experience qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.
Paul
K. Danner
Paul
K. Danner, a member of the Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, joined Sharps Technology in September 2021. Since
2013, Mr. Danner has been chief financial and administrative officer of PAY2DAY Solutions, Inc. dba Authvia, a FinTech software developer
that provides merchants and consumers with a cloud-based CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service) platform capable of providing end-to-end
payment flows, billing, consumer management, payment analytics, and consumer insights. From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Danner was chief executive
officer of Alliance MMA, Inc., which was a mixed martial arts organization offering promotional opportunities for aspiring mixed martial
arts fighters. As a senior business leader, Mr. Danner has served three Nasdaq-listed companies as the senior corporate executive. Additionally,
he has acquired extensive Board of Director expertise through six separate appointments totaling more than twenty-five years with three
Nasdaq and OTCQB listed companies including Chairman, Corporate Secretary and Audit Committee assignments, as well as two development-stage
ventures and one not-for-profit enterprise. Mr. Danner served as a Naval Aviator flying the F-14 Tomcat, and subsequently as an Aerospace
Engineering Duty Officer supporting the Naval Air Systems Command, for 8 years on active duty plus 22 years with the reserve component
of the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy in 2009 with the rank of Captain. Mr. Danner earned a BS degree in Business Finance
from Colorado State University, and he holds an MBA from the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University. Mr. Danner’s
executive and marketing experience qualify him to serve on our board of directors.
Timothy
J. Ruemler
Timothy
J. Ruemler, a member of the Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, joined Sharps Technology in September 2021.
He was division President SW Florida for Centex Homes from 1993 to 2007, where he was responsible for all aspects of the Real Estate
division’s activities. Mr. Ruemler has been retired since 2007. While at Centex Homes, Mr. Ruemler also held the positions of Sales
Manager, Construction Manager, Controller, and Assistant Controller for the Naples, Raleigh and Tampa divisions from 1986 until 1993.
Prior to his career at Centex Homes, he held auditor positions. He holds a BS in Accounting from Indiana State University. Mr. Ruemler’s
business operational experience qualify him to serve on our board of directors.
Brenda
Baird Simpson
Brenda
Baird Simpson has served on our board of directors in April 2022. Ms. Simpson has been senior vice president & chief nursing officer
at Centura Health in Centennial, CO since 2021. She was system vice president & chief nursing executive at Northeast Georgia Health
System from 2016 to 2021, and system senior vice president & chief nursing officer at CHI St. Vincent Health System in Little Rock,
AR, from 2007 to 2016. Ms. Simpson received a DNP from the University of South Alabama, an MSN from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville,
a BSN from Tennessee State University, Nashville, and an AND from the University of Tennessee, Martin. Ms. Simpson’s medical experience
qualifies her to serve on our board of directors.
Jason
L. Monroe
Jason
L. Monroe has served on our board of directors in April 2022 and serves as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Monroe has
been sales manager at CVS Health since 2016, and was a pharmacy manager at CVS Health from 2014 to 2015. He was Adjunct Professor for
Pharmacy Technician program at Houston Community College from 2017 to 2019. Mr. Monroe received a PharmD from the Texas Southern University
College of Pharmacy & Health Science and a BS from Prairie View A&M University. Mr. Monroe’s healthcare experience qualifies
him to serve on our board of directors.
Board
Composition
Our
board currently consists of six directors, Robert M. Hayes, Soren Bo Christiansen, Paul K. Danner, and Timothy J. Ruemler. Mr. Ruemler,
Mr. Danner, Ms. Simpson and Mr. Monroe are “independent directors” within the meaning of the Listing Rules
of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Family
Relationships
No
family relationships exist between any of our officers or directors.
Director
Independence
The
Board evaluates the independence of each nominee for election as a director of our Company in accordance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
A majority of our Board Are “independent directors” within the meaning of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, and all directors who
sit on our Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee must also be independent directors.
Board
of Directors Term of Office
Directors
are elected at our annual meeting of shareholders and serve for one year until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their
successors are elected and qualified.
Committees
of our Board of Directors
We
have established an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee or a Nominating Committee, or any committees performing similar functions.
We have an audit committee that consists of Paul Danner, Jason Monroe and Brenda Simpson, a compensation committee consists of Timothy
Ruemler, Paul Danner, and Jason Monroe, and a nominating committee that consists of Timothy Ruemler, Jason Monroe, and Paul Danner.
Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics
We
have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) which applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. The
full text of our Code will be posted on our website under the Investor Relations section. We intend to disclose future amendments to,
or waivers of, our Code, as and to the extent required by SEC regulations, at the same location on our website identified above or in
public filings. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this offering circular, and you should not
consider information contained on our website to be part of this offering circular or in deciding whether to purchase our shares of common
stock.
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
Our
directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
1. |
any
bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer
either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
|
|
2. |
any
conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor
offenses); |
|
|
3. |
being
subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction,
permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking
activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities; |
|
|
4. |
being
found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated
a Federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated; |
5. |
being
subject of, or a party to, any Federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed,
suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any Federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law
or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or
fraud in connection with any business entity; or |
|
|
6. |
being
subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization,
any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members
or persons associated with a member. |
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Unless
otherwise specified, all dollar amounts in this section are in thousands except per share amounts and par values. All historical share
and per-share amounts reflected throughout this section have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split.
Summary
Compensation Table
The
table and discussion below present compensation information for the following executive officers, who constitute our Named Executive
Officers (as defined in Item 402(m)(2) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act:
|
● |
Robert
M. Hayes, Chief Executive Officer; |
|
● |
Alan
R. Blackman, Former Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chairman of the Board terminated effective May 1, 2023; and |
|
● |
Andrew
R. Crescenzo, Chief Financial Officer |
Name and Principal Position | |
Year | | |
Salary
($) | | |
Bonus
($) | |
|
Stock
Awards(1)
($) | | |
Option
Awards(2)
($) | | |
All Other
Compensation
($) | | |
Total
($) | |
Robert M. Hayes(1) | |
| 2023 | | |
| 416,666 | | |
| 100,000 | |
|
| - | | |
| 272,307 | | |
| - | | |
| 788,973 | |
| |
| 2022 | | |
| 313,333 | | |
| - | |
|
| - | | |
| 56,124 | | |
| - | | |
| 369,457 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Alan R. Blackman (2) | |
| 2023 | | |
| 106,670 | | |
| - | |
|
| - | | |
| 81,278 | | |
| - | | |
| 187,948 | |
| |
| 2022 | | |
| 272,669 | | |
| 250,000 | |
|
| - | | |
| 40,088 | | |
| 37,000 | | |
| 599,757 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
|
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Andrew R. Crescenzo(3) | |
| 2023 | | |
| 225,000 | | |
| - | |
|
| - | | |
| 20,629 | | |
| 11,232 | | |
| 258,861 | |
| |
| 2022 | | |
| 146,250 | | |
| - | |
|
| - | | |
| 12,026 | | |
| - | | |
| 158,276 | |
(1) |
Mr.
Hayes was appointed our chief executive officer on September 15, 2021. |
(2) |
Reflects
consulting fees and/or salary earned, including accrued and unpaid compensation of $91,667 and $ 2022. Other 2022 payments represent
tax differential payments of $29,000 and expense allowance of $8,000. |
(3) |
Reflects
2022 compensation as employee from October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and consulting fees paid by CFO Consulting Partners LLC from
January 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022. Other payments in 2023 reflect reimbursement for medical insurance. |
(4) |
See
Note 11 to the audited consolidated financial statements for assumptions used in valuation. |
Executive
Employment Agreements
On
November 10, 2023, the Company executed an Employment Agreement with Robert Hayes, its Chief Executive Officer amending the employment
letter dated September 6, 2021. The agreement term automatically renews for successive one-year terms as of the commencement date unless
prior written notice by either party within ninety days prior to end of the current term. The agreement provides for termination of employment
and severance benefits under stated conditions and restrictive covenants. The agreement provides for annual compensation retroactive
to June 1, 2023 of $600,000 from $400,000 and a stated increase with the successful acquisition of InjectEZ and other terms of the acquisition
agreement (See Note 5). The agreement provides for bonus compensation for: (i) closing the Nephron acquisition agreement, (ii) long-term
incentives for achieving revenue targets and market caps for the Company’s stock and (iii) other Company achievements. In addition,
the agreement provides for benefits and paid time off.
We
are party to an employment agreement, dated September 9, 2021, with Andrew R. Crescenzo, our chief financial officer. Under the agreement,
we pay Mr. Crescenzo an annual salary of $225,000 and was awarded, a one-time $18,750 incentive payment upon the commencement of the
Agreement. In 2021, Mr. Crescenzo, while serving as the Company’s CFO through a consulting arrangement with CFO Consulting Partners
received options to purchase 15,089 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.00 per share, vesting over 1 year. In 2022, Mr.
Crescenzo was granted options to purchase 15,000, shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.21, vesting over 2 years. The agreement
can be terminated by either party for any reason upon 90 days’ written notice.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The
following table discloses information regarding outstanding equity awards granted or accrued as of December 31, 2023, for our named executive
officers.
Option Awards | |
| | |
Stock Awards |
Name | |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Vested | | |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unvested | | |
Option Exercise Price ($) | | |
Option Expiration Date | |
Number of Shares or Units of Stock (#) that Vested | | |
Market value of Shares or Units of Stock (#) that have not Vested | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| |
Robert M. Hayes | |
| 154,125 | | |
| 171,875 | | |
| 1.37 | | |
1/25/2028 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 49,856 | | |
| 20,144 | | |
| 1.21 | | |
5/2/2027 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 95,238 | | |
| 19,038 | | |
| 7.00 | | |
9/9/2026 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Andrew R. Crescenzo | |
| 11,979 | | |
| 11,290 | | |
| 1.37 | | |
1/25/2028 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 12,075 | | |
| 2,925 | | |
| 1.21 | | |
5/2/2027 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 7,143 | | |
| - | | |
| 7.00 | | |
9/30/2026 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 14,085 | | |
| - | | |
| 7.00 | | |
9/30/2026 | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| 15,089 | | |
| - | | |
| 4.38 | | |
10/1/2025 | |
| - | | |
| | |
Equity
Incentive Plan
On
January 24, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors initially adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”),
to provide for the issuance of up to 1,400,000 options and/or shares of restricted stock be available for issuance to officers, directors,
employees and consultants. The 2023 Plan was subsequently updated to provide for the issuance of up to 3,500,000 options and/or shares
of restricted stock. The 2023 Plan was approved by shareholders at the annual meeting.
On
March 28, 2022, the Company adopted the Sharps Technology, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”), pursuant to
which up to an aggregate of 779,000 shares of common stock are available for issuance. Awards under the 2022 Plan may include options
(including incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units,
performance share awards, or other equity-based awards, each as defined under the 2022 Plan.
During the
year ended December 31, 2023, the Company granted five-year options (the “Options”) to purchase a total of: |
|
|
a) |
975,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) to its directors, executive officers, employees and consultants
pursuant to the Company’s. 2022 and 2023 Equity Incentive Plans. The Options are exercisable at $1.37 per share which was the
closing price on January 25, 2023. |
|
b) |
90,000 shares of the Company’s
Common Stock in connection with an employment or consulting agreements at the exercise price, representing the closing price on the
grant date ranging from $0.82 to $1.30. |
On
April 26, 2024, the Company granted five-year Options under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to purchase a total of 1,395,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock, par value $.0001 per shares to its directors, executive officers, employees and consultants. The exercise
price of the Options granted was the closing stock price on the grant date.
The
following table sets forth compensation we paid to our directors during the year ended December 31, 2023 (excluding compensation under
the Summary Compensation table above).
| |
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | | |
Stock Awards | | |
Option Awards | | |
All Other Compensation | | |
Total | |
Name | |
($) | | |
($) | | |
($) | | |
($) | | |
($) | |
Timothy J. Ruemler (1) | |
| 30,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 73,141 | | |
| - | | |
| 103,141 | |
Paul K. Danner (1,4) | |
| 70,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 73,141 | | |
| - | | |
| 143,141 | |
Dr Soren Bo. Christiansen (2) | |
| 48,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 109,711 | | |
| - | | |
| 157,711 | |
Brenda Baird Simpson (3) | |
| 24,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 73,141 | | |
| - | | |
| 97,141 | |
Jason L. Monroe (3) | |
| 30,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 73,141 | | |
| - | | |
| 103,141 | |
(1) |
Appointed
as Directors in September 2021 |
(2) |
Served
as CEO and Chairman of the Board through September 15, 2021. Effective September 16, 2021, served as Co-Chairman of the Board through
May1, 2024 and then appointed Chairman |
(3) |
Appointed
as Directors in April 2022 |
(4) |
Non-director
services performed |
MARKET
PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK
AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market
Information
Our
common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “STSS.”
Holders
As
of May 20, 2024, there were approximately 95 holders of record of our common stock. Because many of our shares of common
stock are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of stockholders, this number is not indicative of the total number of stockholders
represented by these stockholders of record.
Dividends
We
have not paid any and have no present intention of paying any dividends on our capital stock. Our current policy is to retain earnings,
if any, for use in our operations and in the development of our business. As a result, we anticipate that only appreciation of the price
of our common stock, if any, will provide a return to investors for at least the foreseeable future.
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The
following table sets forth certain information, as of May 16, 2024, with respect to the beneficial ownership of the outstanding
common stock by (i) any holder of more than ten (10%) percent; (ii) each of our executive officers and directors; and (iii) our directors
and executive officers as a group.
The
table lists applicable percentage ownership based on 15,670,898 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 16, 2024. In addition,
under the rules beneficial ownership include shares of our common stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants
that are either immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of May 1, 2024. These shares are deemed to be outstanding
and beneficially owned by the person holding those options or warrants for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that
person, but they are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
We
have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. These rules generally attribute beneficial ownership of
securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to those securities. Unless otherwise
indicated, the persons or entities identified in this table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as
beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws. Except as otherwise noted below, the address for persons listed
in the table is c/o Sharps Technology, Inc, 105 Maxess Road, Ste. 124, Melville, New York 11747.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)(2) | |
Title of Class | |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | | |
Percent of Class(3) | |
Robert M. Hayes (1) | |
Common | |
| 521,656 | | |
| 3.2 | % |
Andrew R. Crescenzo (2) | |
Common | |
| 113,272 | | |
| * | |
Dr. Soren Bo Christiansen (3) | |
Common | |
| 521,421 | | |
| 3.3 | % |
Paul K. Danner (4) | |
Common | |
| 275,551 | | |
| * | |
Timothy J. Ruemler (5) | |
Common | |
| 1,363,416 | | |
| 8.5 | % |
Brenda Baird Simpson (6) | |
Common | |
| 130,313 | | |
| * | |
Jason L. Monroe (7) | |
Common | |
| 133,170 | | |
| * | |
All directors and current executive officers as a group 7 persons) | |
Common | |
| 3,058,898 | | |
| 17.6 | % |
(1) |
Represents 425,774 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(2) |
Includes 97,872 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(3) |
Includes 364,278 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(4) |
Includes 275,551 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(5) |
Includes 301,741 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(6) |
Includes 130,313 shares
underlying options. |
|
|
(7) |
Includes 130,313 shares
underlying options. |
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Other
than as set forth below and compensation arrangements, including employment, there have been no transactions since January 1, 2020, in
which the amount involved in the transaction exceeded or will exceed the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total
assets as at the year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, and to which any of our directors, executive officers or beneficial
holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any immediate family member of, or person sharing the household with, any of these individuals,
had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
As
of December 31, 2023 and 2022, accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $32,974 and $105,667, respectively, payable to officers
and directors of the Company. At March 31, 2024, accounts payable and accrued liabilities includes $29,000 payable to officers and
directors of the Company The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due on demand.
Policies
and Procedures for Related Party Transactions
In
connection with this offering, we expect to adopt a written related party transactions policy that will provide that transactions with
directors, officers and holders of five percent or more of our voting securities and their affiliates, each a related party must be approved
by our audit committee. This policy will become effective on the date on which the registration statement of which this offering circular
is part is declared effective by the SEC. Pursuant to this policy, the audit committee will have the primary responsibility for reviewing
and approving or disapproving “related party transactions,” which are transactions between us and related persons in which
the aggregate amount involved exceeds or may be expected to exceed the lesser of (i) $120,000 or (ii) one percent of the average of our
total assets for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which a related person has or will have a direct or indirect material interest.
For purposes of this policy, a related person will be defined as a director, executive officer, nominee for director, or greater than
5% beneficial owner of our common stock, in each case since the beginning of the most recently completed year, and their immediate family
members.
In
considering related-person transactions, our audit committee or another independent body of our board of directors will take into account
the relevant available facts and circumstances including, but not limited to:
|
● |
the
risks, costs and benefits to us; |
|
● |
the
impact on a director’s independence in the event the related person is a director, immediate family member of a director or
an entity with which a director is affiliated; |
|
● |
the
terms of the transaction; |
|
● |
the
availability of other sources for comparable services or products; and |
|
● |
the
terms available to or from, as the case may be, unrelated third parties under the same or similar circumstances. |
The
audit committee or other independent body of our board of directors will not approve any related party transaction unless it is on the
same basis as an arms’ length transaction and approved by a majority of the disinterested directors.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements included in this offering statement as of December 31, 2023, and for the year ended December
31, 2023, has been included herein in reliance upon the report of PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP independent registered public
accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The
consolidated financial statements included in this offering statement as of December 31, 2022, and for the year ended December
31, 2022, have been included herein in reliance upon the report of Manning Elliott LLP, independent registered public accounting firm,
appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Certain
legal matters with respect to the Offered Shares offered by this Offering Circular will be passed upon by Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel
LLP, New York, New York. The Placement Agent is being represented by Kaufman & Canoles, P.C .
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
have filed an offering statement on Form 1-A with the SEC under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock offered by this Offering
Circular. This Offering Circular, which constitutes a part of the offering statement, does not contain all of the information set forth
in the offering statement or the exhibits and schedules filed therewith. For further information with respect to us and our common stock,
please see the offering statement and the exhibits and schedules filed with the offering statement. Statements contained in this Offering
Circular regarding the contents of any contract or any other document that is filed as an exhibit to the offering statement are not necessarily
complete, and each such statement is qualified in all respects by reference to the full text of such contract or other document filed
as an exhibit to the offering statement. The offering statement, including its exhibits and schedules, may be accessed at the SEC’s
website http://www.sec.gov. These filings will be available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material
with, or furnish it to, the SEC.
INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To
the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Sharps
Technology, Inc.
Opinion
on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Sharps Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion,
the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December
31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going
Concern Uncertainty
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed
in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has not generated revenue or cash flow from operations since inception,
and does not have an established source of funding sufficient to cover its operating costs. These conditions raise substantial doubt
about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described
in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance
with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part
of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since December 20, 2023.
New
York, New York
March
28, 2024
PCAOB
ID No. 127
*
* * * *
PKF
O’CONNOR DAVIES LLP
245
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167 I Tel: 212.867.8000 or 212.286.2600 I Fax: 212.286.4080 I www.pkfod.com
PKF
O’Connor Davies LLP is a member firm of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent firms and does not accept
any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member firm or firms.
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To
the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Sharps Technology Inc.
Opinion
on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sharps Technology Inc. and its subsidiary (the “Company”) as
of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and
cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”).
In
our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as
of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis
for Opinion
These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company
in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part
of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
CHARTERED
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Vancouver,
Canada
March
30, 2023
PCAOB
ID:1524
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2018.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Assets: | |
| | | |
| | |
Current Assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
$ | 4,170,897 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |
| 116,508 | | |
| 66,749 | |
Inventories, Net (Note 3) | |
| 1,709,135 | | |
| 185,804 | |
Current Assets | |
| 4,838,551 | | |
| 4,423,450 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Fixed Assets, net of accumulated depreciation (Notes 4 and 5) | |
| 6,822,142 | | |
| 7,004,890 | |
Other Assets (Notes 5 and 6) | |
| 128,575 | | |
| 411,316 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | |
$ | 11,789,268 | | |
$ | 11,839,656 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Current Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts payable (Note 4) | |
$ | 794,107 | | |
$ | 543,226 | |
Accrued expenses and other | |
| 476,090 | | |
| 311,458 | |
Warrant liability (Notes 8 and 10) | |
| 2,422,785 | | |
| 1,151,838 | |
Total Current Liabilities | |
| 3,692,982 | | |
| 2,006,522 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Deferred Tax Liability (Note 12) | |
| 162,000 | | |
| 192,000 | |
Total Liabilities | |
| 3,854,982 | | |
| 2,198,522 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15) | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Subsequent Events (Note 16) | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Stockholders’ Equity: | |
| | | |
| | |
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000, shares authorized; 15,274,457 shares issued and outstanding and (2022: 9,407,415) | |
| 1,528 | | |
| 941 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Additional paid-in capital | |
| 32,489,950 | | |
| 24,733,306 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | |
| 591,812 | | |
| 214,253 | |
Accumulated deficit | |
| (25,149,004 | ) | |
| (15,307,366 | ) |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | |
| 7,934,286 | | |
| 9,641,134 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
$ | 11,789,268 | | |
$ | 11,839,656 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| |
For the year ended | | |
For the year ended | |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Revenue, net | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Operating expenses: | |
| | | |
| | |
Research and development (Note 5) | |
| 1,605,547 | | |
| 2,280,933 | |
General and administrative | |
| 8,521,103 | | |
| 6,457,860 | |
Total operating expenses | |
| (10,126,650 | ) | |
| (8,738,793 | ) |
Loss from operations | |
| (10,126,650 | ) | |
| (8,738,793 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other income (expense) | |
| | | |
| | |
Interest income (expense) | |
| 138,118 | | |
| (1,320,416 | ) |
FMV adjustment on contingent stock & warrants | |
| 169,583 | | |
| 5,392,911 | |
Foreign currency and other | |
| (52,689 | ) | |
| 26,636 | |
Net loss Before Provision for Taxes | |
$ | (9,871,638 | ) | |
$ | (4,639,662 | ) |
Deferred Tax Benefit | |
| 30,000 | | |
| - | |
Net Loss | |
| (9,841,638 | ) | |
| (4,639,662 | ) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.76 | ) | |
$ | (0.57 | ) |
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted | |
| 13,032,717 | | |
| 8,100,410 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
| |
For the year ended | | |
For the year ended | |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
Net loss | |
$ | (9,841,638 | ) | |
$ | (4,639,662 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other comprehensive income: | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | |
| 377,559 | | |
| 214,253 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Comprehensive loss | |
$ | (9,464,079 | ) | |
$ | (4,425,409 | ) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
| |
Preferred
Stock | | |
Common
Stock | | |
Common
Stock Subscription | | |
Additional
Paid-in | | |
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive | | |
Accumulated | | |
Total
Stockholders’ | |
| |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Receivable | | |
Capital | | |
Income | | |
Deficit | | |
Equity | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Balance
– December 31, 2021 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 5,187,062 | | |
$ | 519 | | |
$ | (32,500 | ) | |
$ | 13,835,882 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | (10,667,704 | ) | |
$ | 3,136,197 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (4,639,662 | ) | |
| (4,639,662 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Shares
issued in Initial Public Offering | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| 3,750,000 | | |
| 375 | | |
| - | | |
| 8,974,282 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 8,974,657 | |
Issuance
of shares for contingent stock liability | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| 235,294 | | |
| 24 | | |
| - | | |
| 495,976 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 496,000 | |
Share-based
compensation charges | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 1,136,638 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 1,136,638 | |
Fractional
share adjustment | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 59 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Issuance
of common stock for services | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 235,000 | | |
| 23 | | |
| - | | |
| 290,528 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 290,551 | |
Foreign
currency translation | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 214,253 | | |
| - | | |
| 214,253 | |
Collection
of stock subscription | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 32,500 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 32,500 | |
Balance
– December 31, 2022 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 9,407,415 | | |
| 941 | | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 24,733,306 | | |
$ | 214,253 | | |
$ | (15,307,366 | ) | |
$ | 9,641,134 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net
loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| (9,841,638 | ) | |
| (9,841,638 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Share-based
compensation charges | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 963,023 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 963,023 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Shares
issued in Offering | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2,248,521 | | |
| 225 | | |
| | | |
| 2,783,160 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2,783,385 | |
Shelf
Registration Offering – see Note 8 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 3,618,521 | | |
| 362 | | |
| | | |
| 2,457,642 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 2,458,004 | |
Private
Placement Offering – see Note 8 | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 1,552,819 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 1,552,819 | |
Foreign
currency translation | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| 377,559 | | |
| | | |
| 377,559 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance
– December 31, 2023 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | | | |
| 15,274,457 | | |
| 1,528 | | |
$ | | | |
$ | 32,489,950 | | |
$ | 591,812 | | |
$ | (25,149,004 | ) | |
$ | 7,934,286 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| |
For the year ended | | |
For the year ended | |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Net loss | |
$ | (9,841,638 | ) | |
$ | (4,639,662 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Depreciation and amortization | |
| 882,177 | | |
| 654,572 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 963,023 | | |
| 1,012,592 | |
Issuance of common stock for services | |
| - | | |
| 290,551 | |
Accretion of debt discount | |
| - | | |
| 1,299,985 | |
FMV for adjustment for contingent stock | |
| - | | |
| (181,000 | ) |
FMV adjustment for Contingent warrants and warrants | |
| (169,583 | ) | |
| (5,211,911 | ) |
Fixed asset impairment | |
| 560,000 | | |
| - | |
Deferred tax benefit | |
| (30,000 | ) | |
| - | |
IPO issuance costs relating to warrants | |
| 205,112 | | |
| 550,433 | |
Foreign exchange loss | |
| 44,463 | | |
| 496 | |
Changes in operating assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Prepaid expenses | |
| (82,169 | ) | |
| (58,754 | ) |
Inventory | |
| (1,441,462 | ) | |
| (34,109 | ) |
Other assets | |
| (12,735 | ) | |
| (12,000 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
| 415,512 | | |
| (104,352 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | |
| (8,507,300 | ) | |
| (6,433,159 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Deposits paid on fixed assets and components | |
| - | | |
| (209,678 | ) |
Purchase of fixed assets | |
| (698,277 | ) | |
| (542,662 | ) |
Asset acquisition | |
| - | | |
| (2,365,576 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | |
| (698,277 | ) | |
| (3,117,916 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Net proceeds from Initial Public Offering and additional offerings | |
| 8,029,628 | | |
| 14,202,975 | |
Repayment of note payable | |
| - | | |
| (2,000,000 | ) |
Proceeds from subscriptions receivable | |
| - | | |
| 32,500 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | |
| 8,029,628 | | |
| 12,235,475 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | |
| 17,960 | | |
| 7,331 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | |
| (1,157,989 | ) | |
| 2,691,731 | |
CASH — BEGINNING OF YEAR | |
| 4,170,897 | | |
| 1,479,166 | |
CASH — END OF YEAR | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
$ | 4,170,897 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash paid for interest | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 47,111 | |
Cash paid for taxes | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Non-cash investing and financing activity: | |
| | | |
| | |
FMV for Common stock issued for contingent shares | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 496,000 | |
FMV for Warrants issued for contingent warrants | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 554,312 | |
Common stock issued and vested stock options for fixed assets acquired | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 63,612 | |
Common stock issued and vested stock options issued as consideration for acquisition | |
$ | - | | |
$ | 60,435 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
1. Description of Business
Nature
of Business
Sharps
Technology, Inc. (“Sharps” or the “Company”) is a pre-revenue medical device company that has designed and patented
various safety syringes and is seeking commercialization by manufacturing and distribution of its products.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sharps Technology, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Safegard
Medical (Hungary) KFT, collectively referred to as the “Company.” All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The
Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
On
April 13, 2022, the Company’s Initial Public Offering was deemed effective with trading commencing on April 14, 2022. The Company
received net proceeds of $14.2 million on April 19, 2022 (See Note 8).
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company
has not generated revenue or cash flow from operations since inception. As of December 31, 2023, the Company used cash in operations
of $8,507,300 and has cash of $3,012,908 which is not sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations for the next 12 months.
These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise sufficient financing to acquire or commercialize
its products into a profitable business. The Company intends to finance its future development and commercialization activities and its
working capital needs largely from the sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources
until such time that funds provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements. The financial statements of the
Company do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classifications
of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As
of December 31, 2023, the most significant estimates relate to derivative liabilities and stock-based compensation.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date
of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. At December 31, 2023
and 2022, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Inventories
The
Company values inventory at the lower of cost (average cost) or net realizable value. Work-in-process and finished goods inventories
consist of material, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of
business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. A reserve is established for any excess or obsolete
inventories or they may be written off. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, inventory is comprised of raw materials, components and finished
goods.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Fair
Value Measurements
ASC
820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, require an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable
inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding
the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the
lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be
used to measure fair value.
The
Company’s outstanding warrants are fair valued on a recurring basis with the trading price or FMV using Black Sholes which could
cause fluctuations in operating results at the reporting periods.
Level
1
Level
1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Valuations
are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market and do not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level
2
Level
2 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are other than Level 1 observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent
transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally
from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level
2 instruments require more management judgment and subjectivity as compared to Level 1 instruments. For instance: determining which instruments
are most similar to the instrument being priced requires management to identify a sample of similar securities based on the coupon rates,
maturity, issuer credit rating and instrument type, and subjectively select an individual security or multiple securities that are deemed
most similar to the security being priced; and determining whether a market is considered active requires management judgment.
Level
3
Level
3 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement
of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The determination for Level 3 instruments requires the most management judgment and subjectivity.
Fixed
Assets
Fixed
assets are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The Company’s fixed
assets consist of land, building, machinery and equipment, molds, computer system and website. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line
method commencing on the date the asset is operating in the way intended by management over the following useful lives: Building –
20 years, Machinery and Equipment – 3 -10 years and Computer systems and Website – 3 years. The expected life for Molds is
based lesser of the number of parts that will be produced based on the expected mold capability or 5 years.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets are reviewed annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted
cash flows that the assets are expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the projected discounted future net cash flows arising from
the asset.
The
Company recorded an impairment of $560,000 during the year ended December 31, 2023 and no impairment during the year ended December 31,
2022.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Purchased
Identified Intangible Assets
Identified
Intangible Assets
The
Company’s identified intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 5 years. The
Company makes judgments about the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the
useful life is shorter than originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances
exist, the Company assesses recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or
group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of
the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, the Company would accelerate
the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. The Company evaluates the carrying
value of finite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis, and an impairment charge would be recognized to the extent that the carrying
amount of such assets exceeds their estimated fair value.
Stock-based
Compensation Expense
The
Company measures its stock-based awards made to employees based on the estimated fair values of the awards as of the grant date. For
stock option awards, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For restricted stock awards, the estimated fair value is
generally the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the requisite
service period and is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. The Company
recognizes forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur on a prospective basis.
Stock-based
compensation expense for awards granted to non-employees as consideration for services received is measured on the date of performance
at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever can be more reliably measured.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivative
Instruments
The
Company accounts for common stock warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of
the specific terms of the warrants and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 480”), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815,
Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments
pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and meet all of the requirements for equity classification
under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own stock and whether the holders of the warrants could
potentially require net cash settlement in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.
This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent
quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
At
their issuance date and as of December 31, 2023, certain warrants (see Notes 8 and 10) are accounted for as liabilities as these instruments
did not meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815-40 based on the terms of the aforementioned warrants. The
resulting warrant liabilities are re-measured at each balance sheet date until their exercise or expiration, and any change in fair value
is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign
Currency Translation/Transactions
The
Company has determined that the functional currency for its foreign subsidiary is the local currency. For financial reporting purposes,
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at current exchange rates and profit and loss accounts are translated
at weighted average exchange rates. Resulting translation gains and losses are included as a separate component of stockholders’
equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Gains or losses resulting from transactions entered into in other than the
functional currency are recorded as foreign exchange gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Comprehensive
income (loss)
Comprehensive
income (loss) consists of the Company’s consolidated net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments related to its subsidiary.
Foreign currency translation adjustments included in comprehensive loss were not tax effected as the Company has a full valuation allowance
at December 31, 2023 and 2022. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is a separate component of stockholders’ equity and
consists of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.
Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Share
The
Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted
earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss)
available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Basic
EPS includes the 3,381,479 of pre-funded warrants (see Note 8). Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding
during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted
EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of
stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2023,
there were 22,950,155 stock options and warrants that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
Income
Taxes
The
Company must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates
and judgments are used in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits, tax deductions, and in the calculation of certain deferred taxes
and tax liabilities. Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to the Company’s tax provision
in a subsequent period.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
The
provision for income taxes was comprised of the Company’s current tax liability and changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The calculation of the current tax liability involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations
and in determining the liability for tax positions, if any, taken on the Company’s tax returns in accordance with authoritative
guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the financial
reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company must assess the likelihood that it will be able to recover the Company’s
deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely on a more-likely-than-not basis, the Company must increase its provision for income taxes
by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that it estimates will not ultimately be recoverable. However, should
there be a change in the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, the provision for income taxes would fluctuate in
the period of such change.
Research
and Development Costs
Research
and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Advance
payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are deferred and capitalized.
Such amounts are recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the services are performed.
Contingencies
Liabilities
for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigations, fines and penalties and other sources are recognized when it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated. Gain contingencies are evaluated
and not recognized until the gain is realizable or realized.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
On
August 5, 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives
and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial
instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own
equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. ASU
2020-06 simplifies the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the issuer’s accounting for convertible debt instruments, requires entities to
provide expanded disclosures about “the terms and features of convertible instruments” and how the instruments have been
reported in the entity’s financial statements. It also removes from ASC 815-40-25-10 certain conditions for equity classification
and amends certain guidance in ASC 260, Earnings per Share, on the computation of EPS for convertible instruments and contracts
on an entity’s own equity. An entity can use either a full or modified retrospective approach to adopt the ASU’s guidance.
The ASU’s amendments are effective for smaller public business entities fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-06 on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect the adoption of this amended
guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In
December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The new guidance
requires disaggregated information about the effective tax rate reconciliation and additional information on taxes paid that meet a quantitative
threshold. The new guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and for
non-public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted for both. The Company
will adopt the new standard in the annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2025 and is currently evaluating the impacts
of the new guidance on its disclosures within the consolidated financial statements.
The
Company does not expect the adoption of any accounting pronouncements to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
The
Company reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and have concluded they are not applicable or not expected to be
significant to the accounting for our operations.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
3. Inventories
Inventories,
net consisted of the following at December 31, 2023 and 2022:
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
Raw materials | |
$ | 254,461 | | |
$ | 106,088 | |
Work in process | |
| 170,464 | | |
| 49,144 | |
Finished goods | |
| 1,284,210 | | |
| 30,572 | |
Total | |
$ | 1,709,135 | | |
$ | 185,804 | |
Note
4. Fixed Assets
Fixed
asset, net, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, are summarized as follows:
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Land | |
$ | 260,460 | | |
$ | 242,240 | |
Building | |
| 3,022,490 | | |
| 2,824,481 | |
Machinery and Equipment | |
| 4,464,317 | | |
| 4,601,293 | |
Computer and Website | |
| 290,661 | | |
| 16,600 | |
| |
| 8,037,928 | | |
| 7,684,614 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation | |
| (1,215,786 | ) | |
| (679,724 | ) |
Fixed asset, net | |
$ | 6,822,142 | | |
$ | 7,004,890 | |
Depreciation
expense of fixed assets for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $876,064 and $647,690, respectively. Substantially, all of
the Company’s fixed assets are located at the Company’s Hungary location.
In
the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded, in Research and Development expenses, an asset impairment of $560,000 relating to Molds,
which were included in Machinery and Equipment, due to a decision to discontinue usage of certain molds.
During
the year ended December 2022, the Company recorded $63,612 in fixed asset costs relating to the estimated fair market value for options
granted in 2021 for the acquired machinery. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has $100,000 in remaining payments for machinery purchased,
which is included in accounts payable.
Note
5. Asset Acquisition
In
June 2020, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Safegard Medical (“Safegard”)
and amendments to the Agreement, collectively, the Agreements, to purchase either the stock or certain assets of a manufacturing facility
for $2.5M in cash, plus additional consideration of 28,571 shares of common stock with an estimated fair market value of $7.00, 35,714
stock options with an exercise price of $7.00 and 50,000 stock options with an exercise price of $4.25. The purchase price includes the
fair market value of the common stock of $200,000 and the vested options of $183,135. The Agreements provided the Company various periods
for due diligence and post due diligence, requirements for escrow payments through the closing date (“Closing Date”).
Through
the Closing Date, the Agreements provided the Company with the exclusive use of the facility in exchange for payment of the facility’s
operating costs. The monthly fee (“Operating Costs”), which primarily covered the facility’s operating costs, was mainly
comprised of the seller’s workforce costs, materials and other recurring monthly operating cost.
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company had remitted $594,000, respectively for the aforementioned Operating Costs. The remittance
of operating costs was discontinued after the Closing Date. These costs were included in research and development expense in the consolidated
statement of operations as the activities at the facility in 2022 were related to design and testing of the Company’s products.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
5. Asset Acquisition (continued)
The
acquisition of Safegard, which closed on July 6, 2022, did not meet the definition of a business pursuant to ASC 805-10, and accordingly
was accounted for as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASC 805-50. The cost of the acquisition was $2,936,712, including transaction
costs of $53,576, with the allocation to the assets acquired on a relative fair value basis. The intangibles relate to permits and a
limited workforce acquired. Under ASC 805-50, no goodwill is recognized. The operating results for Safegard are included in the consolidated
balance sheet and consolidated statements of operations for the period beginning after the closing on July 6, 2022.
The
relative fair value of the assets acquired and related deferred tax liability is as follows:
Land | |
$ | 226,000 | |
Building and affixed assets | |
| 2,684,000 | |
Machinery | |
| 158,000 | |
Inventory | |
| 32,000 | |
Intangibles | |
| 64,712 | |
Deferred tax liability | |
| (192,000 | ) |
| |
| | |
Total | |
$ | 2,936,712 | |
The
useful lives for the acquired assets is Building - 20 years; Machinery – 5 to 10 years; Intangibles – 5 years. The related
depreciation and amortization is being recorded on a straight-line basis.
Note
6. Other Assets
Other
assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows:
| |
December 31, | | |
December 31, | |
| |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Intangibles, net | |
$ | 52,513 | | |
$ | 62,480 | |
Deposits or advance payments on machinery, molds and components (see Note 15) | |
| - | | |
| 336,466 | |
Other | |
| 76,062 | | |
| 12,370 | |
| |
$ | 128,575 | | |
$ | 411,316 | |
Intangibles
are related to the Asset Acquisition (see Note 5) and consist of an acquired workforce and permits. Amortization for the year ended December
31, 2023 was $15,184.
Note
7. Note Purchase Agreement
On
December 14, 2021, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“NPA”) with three unrelated third-party purchasers
(“Purchasers”). The Purchasers provided financing to the Company in the form of bridge financing, aggregating principal of
$2,000,000 (the “Notes”). The principal under the Notes shall be payable on the earlier of (i) December 14, 2022, and (ii)
the date on which the Company consummates an initial public offering (“IPO”), herein referred to as the “Maturity Date”.
The Notes bore interest at 8% with interest payments due monthly. The Company and the Purchasers had entered into a Security Agreement
whereby the Notes were collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company, both tangible and intangible both currently owned
with stated exclusions, as defined, and any future acquired with stated exclusions, as defined.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
7. Note Purchase Agreement (continued)
The
NPA provided for covenants that until all of the Notes have been converted, exchanged, redeemed or otherwise satisfied in accordance
with their terms, the Company shall not, and the Company shall not permit any of its subsidiaries without the prior written consent of
the Purchasers: a) incur or guarantee any new debt, b) issue any securities that would cause a breach or default under the NPA, c) incur
any liens other than permitted, d) redeem or repurchase shares, e) declare or pay any cash dividend or distribution, e) sell, lease or
dispose of assets other than in the ordinary course of business, or f) engage in different line of business.
As
additional consideration to the Purchasers for providing the financing, the Company also agreed to a) issue each Purchaser a number of
shares of the Company’s Common Stock equal to 50% of the original principal amount of each Purchaser’s Note (the “Contingent
Stock”) and b) issue each Purchaser a number of warrants, which would allow the Purchasers to purchase additional shares of the
Company’s Common Stock, equal to 50% of the original principal amount each Purchaser’s Note for a term of 5.0 years (the
“Contingent Warrants”).
For
both the Contingent Stock and the Contingent Warrants, the number of shares and warrants that each Purchaser will be issued was unknown
at the time of the NPA and was determined based on a formula of 50% of the original principal amount divided by a “Subsequent Offering
Price” based on the valuation in a future offering of Common stock or other equity interest in the Company (such offering referred
to as a “Consummated Offering”) during the period beginning on December 14, 2021 through and including the date the Company
consummates an initial public offering (“IPO”) (such period referred to as the “Subsequent Offering Period”).
In
accordance with ASC 480-10-25-14, a fixed monetary amount exists at inception for the total value of Contingent Stock that may be issued
to each Purchaser. The Contingent Stock is not considered outstanding at inception, as it will only be issued upon the consummation of
a Consummated Offering, and accordingly, is a conditional obligation. As such the fair market value (“FMV”) of the Contingent
Stock at inception was $677,000, which was recorded as debt discount. Similarly, a fixed monetary amount further exists at inception
for the total value of Contingent Warrants that may be issued to each Purchaser. Accordingly, a conditional obligation exists and as
such the FMV of Contingent Warrants at inception was $585,000, which was recorded as debt discount. The Company incurred $197,500 of
debt issuance costs associated with the NPA. The debt issuance costs were allocated between the Notes, Contingent Stock and Contingent
Warrants in a manner that was consistent with the allocation of the proceeds of the Notes. The portion of the debt issuance costs which
were allocated to the Contingent Stock and Contingent Warrants, which was $124,460, was expensed during the year ended December 31, 2021.
The debt issuance costs allocated to the Notes were recorded as a debt discount.
The
Contingent Stock and Contingent Warrant liabilities were measured at FMV on the date of issuance (based on the Black-Scholes valuation
model).
At
inception, the Notes were recorded at the net amount of approximately $665,000, after adjusting for debt discounts of approximately $1,335,000
relating to the debt issuance costs, Contingent Stock and Contingent Warrants. Management calculates the effective interest rate (“EIR”)
to consider the potential repayment at redemption date by reference to the face value amount after taking into account the stated 8%
interest rate. In 2022, through the repayment date, the Company recorded interest expense of $39,111 and accreted interest of $1,299,895
and repaid the $2,000,000 in Notes with proceeds from the IPO that closed on April 19, 2022.
The
value of the Contingent Stock and Contingent Warrants is required to be re-measured at FMV at each reporting date, using either the Black-Scholes
valuation model or other valuation method, if deemed more appropriate, with recognition of the changes in fair value to other income
or expense in the consolidated statement of operations in accordance with ASC 480, Debt and Equity. On April 19, 2022, the Company issued
235,295 shares of Common Stock to settle the Contingent Stock liability, re-measured the liability at its estimated FMV based on the
stock’s trading price and reclassified $496,000 to Common Stock Par Value and Additional Paid in Capital.
In
connection with the closing of the IPO, 235,295 warrants were issued to settle the Contingent Warrant liability (“Note Warrants”)
with an exercise price of $4.25 adjusted to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution terms in the warrants. The terms of the
Note Warrants continue to require classification as a liability under ASC 815 with recognition of the changes in fair value to other
income or expense in the consolidated statement of operations in accordance with ASC 480 Debt and Equity. (See Notes 8 and 10)
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity
Capital
Structure
On
December 11, 2017, the Company was incorporated in Wyoming with 20,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.0001 par value.
Effective, April 18, 2019, the Company’s authorized common stock was increased to 50,000,000 shares of common stock. The articles
of incorporation also authorized 10,000 preferred shares with a $0.001 par value.
Effective
March 22, 2022, the Company completed a plan and agreement of merger with Sharps Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Sharps
Nevada”). Pursuant to the merger agreement, (i) the Company merged with and into Sharps Nevada, (ii) each 3.5 shares of common
stock of the Company were converted into one share of common stock of Sharps Nevada and (iii) the articles of incorporation and bylaws
of Sharps Nevada, became the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the surviving corporation. The Company’s authorized common
stock and preferred stock increased from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 and 10,000 to 1,000,000 shares, respectively. The par value of preferred
stock decreased from $0.001 to $0.0001 per share.
Common
Stock
On
September 29, 2023, the Company completed two simultaneous offerings and received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5.6 million,
before expenses to the placement agent and other offering expenses of $716,000.
|
a. |
The first offering, the
securities purchase agreement offering (the “Shelf Offering”) with institutional investors and the Company resulted in
the Company receiving net proceeds from the Shelf Offering and the sale of pre-funded warrants of approximately $2.5 million, includes
the value of the pre-funded warrants recorded in Additional Paid in Capital, net of $362,000 in fees relating to the placement agent
and other offering expenses. The Shelf Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Shelf Offering,
the Company issued 3,618,521 shares of common at a purchase price of $0.64 per unit and 800,000 pre-funded warrants at $0.639 per
pre-funded warrants. The exercise price of the pre-funded warrants will be $0.001 per share. |
|
|
|
|
b. |
The second offering, the
securities purchase agreement offering (“Private Placement”) with institutional investors and the Company received net
proceeds from the Private Placement of approximately $2.4 million, net of $354,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other
offering expenses. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company issued: (i) 2,581,479 PIPE Shares (or PIPE Pre-Funded Warrants
in lieu thereof) and (ii) PIPE Warrants (non-trading) to purchase 8,750,003 shares of our common stock, at a combined purchase price
of $1.074 per unit (or $1.073 per pre-funded unit). The PIPE Warrants have a term of five and one-half (5.5) years from the issuance
date and are exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.64. The net proceeds, after reflecting par value,
has been recorded in Additional Paid in Capital of $1.6 million and with respect to the PIPE Warrants recorded as a liability under
ASC 815 of $985,204. On October 16, 2023, the Company filed an S-1 (Resale) Registration Statement in connection with the Private
Placement and on October 26, 2023 the S-1 went effective. At December 31, 2023 the warrant liability is $1,036,875. (See Notes 8
and 10). |
On
February 3, 2023, the Company completed a securities purchase agreement (“Offering”) with institutional investors and received
net proceeds from the Offering were approximately $3.2 million, net of $600,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other offering
expenses. The Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Offering, the Company issued 2,248,521 units
at a purchase price of $1.69 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one non-tradable warrant exercisable for one
share of common stock at a price of $1.56, adjusted to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution terms in the warrants. The
warrants have a term of five years from the issuance date. On February 13, 2023, the Company filed an S-1 (Resale) Registration Statement
in connection with the Offering.
On
April 13, 2022, the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) was declared effective by the SEC pursuant to which the
Company issued and sold an aggregate of 3,750,000 units (“Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock and two warrants,
to purchase one share of common stock for each whole warrant, with an initial exercise price of $4.25 per share and a term of five years.
In addition, the Company granted Aegis Capital Corp., as underwriter a 45-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 15% of the number
of shares included in the units sold in the offering, and/or additional warrants equal to 15% of the number of Warrants included in the
units sold in the offering, in each case solely to cover over-allotments, which the Aegis Capital Corp. partially exercised with respect
to 1,125,000 warrants on April 19, 2022.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity (continued)
The
Company’s common stock and warrants began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market or Nasdaq on April 14, 2022. The net proceeds from
the IPO, prior to payments of certain listing and professional fees were approximately $14.2 million. The net proceeds, after reflecting
par value, has been recorded in Additional Paid in Capital of $9.0 million and with respect to the Warrants as a liability under ASC
815 of $5.2M. (See Note 10)
During
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 235,000 shares of common stock at the trading stock price in connection with services
provided to the Company and recorded a charge of $290,551, In addition, the Company issued 235,295 common shares relating to the Note
Purchase agreement. (See Note 7)
Warrants
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a) In
connection with a one-year advisory services arrangement entered into in April 2023, the Company issued 495,000 warrants during the
year ended December 31, 2023 at an exercise price of $1.56. The warrants have a three-year term and were fully vested on issuance.
The FMV of the warrants recorded for the year end ended December 31, 2023 was $42,915 as computed using the Black Sholes valuation
model. The assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2023 were: a) expected term – 3 years, b) expected volatility –
24.49% to 44.83%, c) risk free rate- 3.58% to 4.67.% and d) dividend rate – 0%. |
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b) In
connection with the Private Placement in September 2023, the Company issued 8,750,003 non-trading PIPE Warrants as a component of
the Unit as noted in Common Stock above. The PIPE Warrants were recorded at the FMV, computed using the Black Sholes valuation method.
The PIPE Warrant’s liability requires remeasurement at each reporting period. The PIPE Warrants are classified as a liability
based on ASC 815. At the issuance date and December 31, 2023, the liability was $985,204 and $1,036,875, respectively and for the
year ended December 31, 2023 a FMV loss adjustment of $51,671 was recorded (See Note 10). |
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c) In
connection with the Offering in February 2023, the Company issued 2,248,521 non-trading warrants Offering Warrants as a component
of the Unit as noted in Common Stock above. The Offering Warrant’s liability requires remeasurement at each reporting period.
The Offering Warrants were recorded at the FMV, computed using the Black Sholes valuation method. The Offering Warrants are classified
as a liability based on ASC 815. At the issuance date and at December 31, 2023 the liability was $455,326 and $234,072, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a FMV gain adjustment of $221,254. (See Note 10). |
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d) In
connection with the IPO in April 2022, the Company issued 7,500,000 warrants (Trading Warrants) as a component of the Units and 1,125,000
warrants to the underwriter (Overallotment Warrants), as noted in Common Stock above. The Trading and Overallotment Warrants were
recorded at the FMV, being the trading price of the warrants, on the IPO effective date and the Warrants are classified as a Liability
based on ASC 815. The Warrant liability requires remeasurement at each reporting period. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the liability
was $1,121,250. During years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a FMV loss (gain) adjustment of $0 and $(4,784,559),
respectively (See Note 10). |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity (continued)
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e) The Company has issued
235,295 Warrants (“Note Warrants”) to the Purchasers of the Notes on April 19, 2022. The Note Warrants have an exercise
price of $4.25 and a term of five years. At December 31,2023 and 2022, the liability was $30,588. During the years ended December
31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a FMV loss (gain) of $0 and ($127,059), respectively. (See Note 10) |
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f) The underwriter received
187,500 warrants in connection with the IPO for a nominal cost of $11,250. The Warrants have an exercise price of $5.32 and are exercisable
after October 9, 2022. The FMV at the date of issuance was $228,750 computed using the Black Sholes valuation model with the following
assumptions: a) volatility of 93.47%, five-year term, risk free interest rate 2.77% and 0% dividend rate. These warrants were recorded
in Equity at the estimated FMV and classified as additional issuance costs. |
Note
9. Preferred Stock
In
February 2018, the Company Board of Directors issued one share of Series A Preferred Stock to Alan Blackman, the Company’s co-founder
and Director. The Series A Preferred Stock entitles the holder to vote on any matters related to the election of directors and was reduced
from 50.1% at December 31, 2022 to 29.5%, effective with the IPO. The Series A Preferred Stock has no right to dividends, or distributions
in the event of a liquidation and is not convertible into common stock. In the event the Company is sold during the two-year period following
completion of IPO at a price per share of more than 500% of the initial offering price per Unit in the IPO, the Series A Preferred Stock,
as in effect upon completion of the IPO, will entitle the holder to 10% of the total purchase price. (See Note 15)
Note
10. Warrant Liability
The
Warrants were accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40 and are presented as a Warrant liability in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in
fair value presented within the consolidated statement of operations, The non-trading warrants, related to the February 2023 and September
2023 offerings, are valued using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
(See Notes 7 and 8)
| |
Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |
Expected term (years) | |
| 4.10 to 5.50 | |
Expected volatility | |
| 45.30% to 70.44 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | |
| 3.53% to 4.54 | % |
Dividend rate | |
| 0 | % |
The
Warrant liability at December 31, 2023 and 2022 was as follows:
| |
2023 | | |
2022 | |
Trading and Overallotment Warrants | |
$ | 1,121,250 | | |
| 1,121,250 | |
Note Warrants | |
| 30,588 | | |
| 30,588 | |
Offering Warrants – February 2023 | |
| 234,072 | | |
| - | |
Offering Warrants – September 2023 | |
| 1,036,875 | | |
| - | |
Total Warrant Liability | |
$ | 2,422,785 | | |
| 1,151,838 | |
The
Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Trading and Overallotment Warrants | |
| 8,812,500 | | |
| 8,812,500 | |
Note Warrants | |
| 235,294 | | |
| 235,294 | |
Offering Warrants – February 2023 | |
| 2,248,521 | | |
| - | |
Offering Warrants – September 2023 | |
| 8,750,003 | | |
| - | |
Warrants issued for services arrangement | |
| 495,000 | | |
| - | |
Total Warrants Outstanding | |
| 20,541,318 | | |
| 9,047,794 | |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
10. Warrant Liability (continued)
For
the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 the FMV loss (gain) adjustment, which is reflected in the FMV adjustment on Warrants in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations was ($169,583) and ($4,784,559), respectively.
Note
11. Stock Options
On
January 24, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors initially adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”),
to provide for the issuance of up to 1,400,000 options and/or shares of restricted stock be available for issuance to officers, directors,
employees and consultants. The 2023 Plan was subsequently updated to provide for the issuance of up to 3,500,000 options and/or shares
of restricted stock. The 2023 Plan was approved by shareholders at the annual meeting
A
summary of options granted and outstanding is presented below.
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2023 | | |
2022 | |
| |
Options | | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | | |
Options | | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Outstanding at Beginning of year | |
| 1,358,122 | | |
$ | 4.37 | | |
| 1,137,479 | | |
$ | 5.18 | |
Granted | |
| 1,065,000 | | |
| 1.35 | | |
| 367,500 | | |
| 1.63 | |
Cancelled | |
| | | |
| | | |
| (3,571 | ) | |
| (4.38 | ) |
Forfeited | |
| (14,286 | ) | |
$ | 1.75 | | |
| (143,286 | ) | |
$ | (3.77 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Outstanding at end of year | |
| 2,408,836 | | |
$ | 3.03 | | |
| 1,358,122 | | |
$ | 4.37 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Exercisable at end of year | |
| 1,881,327 | | |
$ | 3.47 | | |
| 1,132,861 | | |
$ | 4.59 | |
1) |
During
the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company granted five-year options (the “Options”) to purchase a total of: |
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a) |
975,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) to its directors, executive officers, employees and consultants
pursuant to the Company’s. 2022 and 2023 Equity Incentive Plans. The Options are exercisable at $1.37 per share which was the
closing price on January 25, 2023. |
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b) |
90,000 shares of the Company’s
Common Stock in connection with an employment or consulting agreements at the exercise price, representing the closing price on the
grant date ranging from $0.82 to $1.30. |
|
During the year ended December
31, 2023, 660,000 Options have been granted under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and the remaining 405,000 Options were issued under
the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. At December 31, 2023, 1,748,836 Options are outstanding under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. |
During
the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the estimated weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted was $.80 per share
and $1.63 per share, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there was $498,454 and $475,097, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based
compensation related to unvested stock options with a weighted average fair value of $.94 and $2.05 per share, respectively, which is
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period sixteen months as of December 31, 2023.
The
following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2023:
Exercise Prices | | |
Options Outstanding | | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | | |
Options Exercisable | | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value on Exercisable Shares | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
$ | .82 to .92 | | |
| 40,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 4.58 | | |
| 18,794 | | |
| - | |
$ | 1.21 | | |
| 307,500 | | |
| - | | |
| 3.42 | | |
| 240,386 | | |
| - | |
$ | 1.30 | | |
| 50,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 4.21 | | |
| 43,750 | | |
| - | |
$ | 1.37 | | |
| 975,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 4.17 | | |
| 561,719 | | |
| - | |
$ | 1.75 | | |
| 54,285 | | |
| - | | |
| 2.25 | | |
| 54,285 | | |
| - | |
$ | 2.80 | | |
| 141,429 | | |
| - | | |
| 2.25 | | |
| 141,429 | | |
| - | |
$ | 1.39 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 3.75 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| - | |
$ | 4.25 | | |
| 50,000 | | |
| - | | |
| 3.75 | | |
| 50,000 | | |
| - | |
$ | 4.38 | | |
| 244,286 | | |
| - | | |
| 1.25 | | |
| 244,286 | | |
| - | |
$ | 7.00 | | |
| 536,335 | | |
| - | | |
| 2.00 | | |
| 516,679 | | |
| - | |
At
December 31,2023, the stock options outstanding and the options exercisable have exercise prices that exceed the stock market price at
December 31, 2023 and as such no intrinsic value exist. Intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the exercise price of the
options and the market price of the Company’s common stock.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
11. Stock Options (continued)
In
2023 and 2022, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $920,108, of which $906,745 and $13,363 was recorded in general
and administrative and research and development expenses, respectively and $1,012,592, of which $915,797 and $96,795 was recorded in
general and administrative and research and development expenses, respectively. Further, in 2022, the Company recorded stock-based charges
of $63,612 relating to purchase of machinery (See Note 4) and $60,435 relating to an Acquisition. (See Note 5.)
The
fair value of stock option awards accounted for under ASC 718 was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing
model with the following assumptions:
| |
Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | |
Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
Expected term (years) | |
| 2.88 to 3.25 | | |
| 2.50 to 3.00 | |
Expected volatility | |
| 75.40% to 89.93 | % | |
| 100.81% to 110.74 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | |
| 3.71% to 4.27 | % | |
| 2.90% to 3.47 | % |
Dividend rate | |
| 0 | % | |
| 0 | % |
Note
12. Income Taxes
A
reconciliation of the Federal statutory rate of 21% and 28% in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively to the total
effective rate applicable to income (loss) is as follows:
| |
Year Ended | | |
Year Ended | |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Expected benefit at statutory federal tax rate | |
$ | (2,073,230 | ) | |
$ | (974,329 | ) |
Permanent differences – net | |
| (35,469 | ) | |
| (859,515 | ) |
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit | |
| - | | |
| (265,607 | ) |
Other | |
| (24,569 | ) | |
| (21,965 | ) |
Change in valuation allowance | |
| 2,103,268 | | |
| 2,121,416 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | |
$ | (30,000 | ) | |
$ | - | |
The
components of the Company’s deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
| |
Year Ended December 31, 2023 | | |
Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | |
| | | |
| | |
Fixed assets | |
$ | (281,073 | ) | |
$ | (268,594 | ) |
Interest | |
| 35,178 | | |
| 62,310 | |
Research and development expenses | |
| 400,810 | | |
| 454,942 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 895,509 | | |
| 917,351 | |
Charitable Contributions | |
| 420 | | |
| | |
Net operating losses - federal | |
| 4,456,242 | | |
| 2,898,411 | |
Net operating losses – state and local | |
| 543,264 | | |
| 921,350 | |
Net operating losses - foreign | |
| 233,114 | | |
| 37,686 | |
Research credit | |
| 28,985 | | |
| 28,985 | |
Less valuation allowance | |
| (6,474,449 | ) | |
| (5,244,441 | ) |
Net deferred tax liability | |
$ | (162,000 | ) | |
$ | (192,000 | ) |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
12. Income Taxes (continued)
The
authoritative guidance requires the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets or
liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered.
The
guidance also requires that a valuation allowance be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred
tax asset will not be realized. A review of all available positive and negative evidence needs to be considered, including a company’s
current and past performance, the market environment in which the company operates, length of carryback and carryforward periods and
existing contracts that will result in future profits. After reviewing all the evidence, the company has recorded a full valuation allowance.
As
of December 31, 2023, the Company had U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $21,222,000 of which $241,000, if
not fully utilized, expires by 2038 and which $20,981,000 do not expire. The Company has foreign net operating loss carryforwards of
$2,590,000, if not fully utilized, expire through 2028. Utilization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration
of the tax loss carryforwards.
The
geographical components of loss before income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31:
| |
Year Ended | | |
Year Ended | |
| |
December 31, 2023 | | |
December 31, 2022 | |
| |
| | |
| |
United Stated Operations | |
$ | (8,173,807 | ) | |
$ | (3,978,832 | ) |
International Operations | |
| (1,667,831 | ) | |
| (660,830 | ) |
(Loss) Income before taxes | |
| (9,871,638 | ) | |
| (4,639,662 | ) |
Note
13. Related Party Transactions and Balances
As
of December 31, 2023 and 2022, accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $32,974 and $105,667, respectively, payable to officers,
and directors of the Company. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due on demand (See Note 15).
Note
14. Fair Value Measurements
The
Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts payable, notes payable, contingent stock and warrant liability and warrant
liability. Cash, contingent stock liability, contingent warrant liability and warrant liability are measured at fair value. Accounts
payable and notes payable are measured at amortized cost and approximates fair value due to their short duration and market rate for
similar instruments, respectively.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
14. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
As
of December 31, 2023, the following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
| |
Fair Value Measurements Using | | |
| |
| |
Level 1 | | |
Level 2 | | |
Level 3 | | |
Total | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Assets | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 3,012,908 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total assets measured at fair value | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 3,012,908 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Warrant liability | |
$ | - | | |
| 2,422,785 | | |
| — | | |
$ | 2,422,785 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | |
$ | - | | |
| 2,422,785 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 2,422,785 | |
As
of December 31, 2022, the following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
| |
Fair Value Measurements Using | | |
| |
| |
Level 1 | | |
Level 2 | | |
Level 3 | | |
Total | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Assets | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 4,170,897 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 4,170,897 | |
| |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| | |
Total assets measured at fair value | |
$ | 4,170,897 | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
$ | 4,170,897 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Warrant liability | |
$ | 1,151,838 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,151,838 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | |
$ | 1,151,838 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,151,838 | |
Note
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Fixed
Assets and Other
At
December 31, 2023, the remaining amounts due under outstanding orders of $56,874 is recorded in Accounts Payable. At December 31, 2022,
the Company has outstanding orders to purchase equipment, molds and component parts for research and development of $609,953 of which
advance payments of $209,678 have been made and recorded in Other Assets (See Note 6).
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
15. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Contingencies
At
each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether or not a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably
estimable under the provisions of the authoritative guidance that addresses accounting for contingencies. The Company is currently not
involved in any material litigation or other loss contingencies.
Royalty
Agreement
In
connection with the purchase of certain intellectual property in July 2017, Barry Berler and Alan Blackman entered into a royalty agreement
which provides that Barry Berler will be entitled to a royalty of four percent (4%) of net sales derived from the use, sale, lease, rent
and export of products related to the intellectual property. The royalty continues until the patent expires or is no longer used in the
Company’s product. The royalty agreement was assumed by the Company in December 2017.
In
September 2018, the Royalty Agreement was amended to reduce the royalty to 2% and further provided for a single payment of $500,000 to
Barry Berler within three years in return for cancellation of all further royalty obligations of the Company. In May 2019, the Royalty
Agreement was further amended to change the payment date to on or before May 31, 2021 or during the term of the amended Royalty Agreement
should the Company be acquired or a controlling interest be acquired. The Company has not made the aforementioned payment or incur any
change in control as such the 2% royalty remains in place.
Employment
Agreements
On
August 1, 2022, the Company cancelled the consulting agreement with Alan Blackman, Co- Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and entered
into an Employment Agreement which provides for annual salary of $256,000, which provides for increases, and provisions compensation
adjustments, expense and tax differential reimbursements, benefits and bonuses. As of September 1, 2022, the annual salary is $320,000.
At June 30, 2022, the Company approved and accrued a $250,000 bonus to Mr. Blackman for services provided in 2022, of which $65,000 was
paid subsequent to December 31, 2022. The Company terminated Mr. Blackman’s Employment Agreement effective May 1, 2023. Mr. Blackman
continued to serve as the Co-Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Company and Mr. Blackman
entered into a separation agreement whereby, Mr. Blackman will be paid severance payments of approximately $346,000, which was recorded
as an expense and an accrued expense as of June 30, 2023, over thirteen months, continue his medical benefits for such period with a
cost of approximately $29,000 which has been accrued at June 30, 2023. At December 31, 2023, the outstanding balance due Mr. Blackman
is $218,000, which is recorded in accrued expenses. Further, all unvested options were fully vested and the Company recorded a charge
of $60,000. In connection with the separation agreement, Mr. Blackman no longer serves as Co-Chairman or Board member and has agreed
to vote his Series A Preferred Stock in favor of the election, reelection, and/or designation of each individual nominated to serve as
a director on the Board of Director as shall be identified in an applicable proxy statement filed by the Company for such election of
directors. Once the payments due Mr. Blackman are fully paid, the Series A Preferred Stock shall be deemed immediately cancelled and
forfeited and without further consideration. The Series A Preferred shall at such time be returned to the status of an authorized but
unissued share of preferred stock of the Company.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022
Note
15. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
On
September 30, 2022, the Company entered into a formal employment agreement, effective on such date and will continue until terminated
by either party, subject to the terms of the agreement, with Andrew R. Crescenzo who has been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial
Officer on a contract services basis for the last three years. The agreement provided for annual compensation of $225,000 and plus a
one-time $18,750 incentive payment upon the commencement of the agreement. During the course of the term, Mr. Crescenzo will be eligible
for (i) performance bonuses to be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee and (ii) to participate in
the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The agreement contains customary employment terms and conditions.
In
October 2022, the Company entered into a service agreement (“Service Agreement”) with an unrelated third-party for marketing
and investor relations services. The Service Agreement, which has a term of one year, has various deliverables and provides payments
to the third party as follows; a) an initial fee of $90,000, b) monthly fees through the term of $12,500, c) 200,000 shares of restricted
common stock and d) $300,000 specifically related to digital marketing activities. As stated in Note 8, the 200,000 shares of restricted
common stock were valued at $230,000, representative of the trading price on the issuance.
On
February 9, 2023, the Company, appointed Justin Page, as Vice President of Technical Operations with a start date of February 15, 2023.
The agreement provides for annual compensation of $235,000 and Options to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock at the exercise price
of $1.30, the closing price on the grant date. During the course of the term, Mr. Paige will be eligible for (i) performance bonuses
to be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee and (ii) to participate in the Company’s Equity Incentive
Plan. The agreement contains customary employment terms and conditions and provides for severance of six months if a change in control
occurs, as defined.
On
November 10, 2023, the Company executed an Employment Agreement with Robert Hayes, its Chief Executive Officer amending the employment
letter dated September 6, 2021. The agreement term automatically renews for successive one-year terms as of the commencement date unless
prior written notice by either party within ninety days prior to end of the current term. The agreement provides for termination of employment
and severance benefits under stated conditions and restrictive covenants. The agreement provides for annual compensation retroactive
to June 1, 2023 of $600,000 from $400,000 and a stated increase with the successful acquisition of InjectEZ and other terms of the acquisition
agreement (See Note 5). The agreement provides for bonus compensation for: (i) closing the Nephron acquisition agreement, (ii) long-term
incentives for achieving revenue targets and market caps for the Company’s stock and (iii) other Company achievements. In addition,
the agreement provides for benefits and paid time off.
Note
16. Subsequent Events
In
January 2024, the holders of 398,441 of pre-funded warrants exercised their warrants at the exercise price of $.001.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
| |
(Unaudited) | | |
(Audited) | |
Assets: | |
| | | |
| | |
Current Assets | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 1,165,913 | | |
$ | 3,012,908 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |
| 202,335 | | |
| 116,508 | |
Inventories,
net (Note 3) | |
| 1,842,392 | | |
| 1,709,135 | |
Current Assets | |
| 3,210,640 | | |
| 4,838,551 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Fixed Assets, net of accumulated
depreciation (Notes 4 and 5) | |
| 6,470,940 | | |
| 6,822,142 | |
Other
Assets (Notes 5 and 6) | |
| 122,242 | | |
| 128,575 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | |
$ | 9,803,822 | | |
$ | 11,789,268 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Current Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | |
Accounts
payable (Note 4) | |
$ | 753,810 | | |
$ | 794,107 | |
Accrued
and other current liabilities (Notes 13 and 15) | |
| 454,654 | | |
| 476,090 | |
Warrant
liability (Notes 8 and 10) | |
| 1,572,728 | | |
| 2,422,785 | |
Total Current Liabilities | |
| 2,781,192 | | |
| 3,692,982 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Deferred Tax Liability | |
| 162,000 | | |
| 162,000 | |
Total Liabilities | |
| 2,943,192 | | |
| 3,854,982 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Commitments and Contingencies
(Note 15) | |
| - | | |
| - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Stockholders’ Equity: | |
| | | |
| | |
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value;1,000,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued
and outstanding | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Common stock, $ $.0001 par value; 100,000,000, shares authorized; 15,670,898
shares issued and outstanding (2023: 15,274,457) | |
| 1,568 | | |
| 1,528 | |
Additional paid-in capital | |
| 32,616,693 | | |
| 32,489,950 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | |
| 373,759 | | |
| 591,812 | |
Accumulated deficit | |
| (26,131,390 | ) | |
| (25,149,004 | ) |
Total Stockholders’ Equity | |
| 6,860,630 | | |
| 7,934,286 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
$ | 9,803,822 | | |
$ | 11,789,268 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(UNAUDITED)
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Revenue, net | |
$ | - | | |
$ | - | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Operating expenses: | |
| | | |
| | |
Research and development | |
| 197,439 | | |
| 333,888 | |
General and administrative | |
| 1,646,613 | | |
| 1,983,912 | |
Total operating expenses | |
| (1,844,052 | ) | |
| (2,317,800 | ) |
Loss from operations | |
| (1,844,052 | ) | |
| (2,317,800 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other income (expense) | |
| | | |
| | |
Interest income (expense) | |
| 19,023 | | |
| 36,792 | |
FMV adjustment warrants | |
| 850,057 | | |
| 184,085 | |
Foreign currency and other | |
| (7,414 | ) | |
| (14,907 | ) |
Total Other Income (Expense) | |
| 861,666 | | |
| 205,970 | |
Net loss | |
$ | (982,386 | ) | |
$ | (2,111,830 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.05 | ) | |
$ | (0.20 | ) |
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted | |
| 18,655,936 | | |
| 10,731,544 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(UNAUDITED)
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
Net loss | |
$ | (982,386 | ) | |
$ | (2,111,830 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | |
| (218,053 | ) | |
| 270,983 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Comprehensive loss | |
$ | (1,200,439 | ) | |
$ | (1,840,847 | ) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
| |
Preferred Stock | | |
Common Stock | | |
Additional Paid in | | |
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive | | |
Accumulated | | |
Total Stockholders | |
| |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Capital | | |
Income | | |
Deficit | | |
Equity | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Balance -December 31, 2022 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 9,407,415 | | |
$ | 941 | | |
$ | 24,733,306 | | |
$ | 214,253 | | |
$ | (15,307,366 | ) | |
$ | 9,641,134 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (2,111,830 | ) | |
| (2,111,830 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Shares issued in Offering | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| 2,248,521 | | |
| 225 | | |
| 2,783,160 | | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| 2,783,385 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Share-based compensation charges | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 383,100 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 383,100 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Foreign Currency Translation | |
| - | | |
| | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 270,983 | | |
| - | | |
| 270,983 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance - March 31, 2023 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 11,655,936 | | |
$ | 1,166 | | |
$ | 27,899,566 | | |
$ | 485,236 | | |
$ | (17,419,196 | ) | |
$ | 10,966,772 | |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
| |
Preferred Stock | | |
Common Stock | | |
Additional Paid in | | |
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive | | |
Accumulated | | |
Total Stockholders | |
| |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Shares | | |
Amount | | |
Capital | | |
Income | | |
Deficit | | |
Equity | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Balance -December 31, 2023 | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 15,274,457 | | |
$ | 1,528 | | |
$ | 32,489,950 | | |
$ | 591,812 | | |
$ | (25,149,004 | ) | |
$ | 7,934,286 | |
Balance | |
| 1 | | |
$ | - | | |
| 15,274,457 | | |
$ | 1,528 | | |
$ | 32,489,950 | | |
$ | 591,812 | | |
$ | (25,149,004 | ) | |
$ | 7,934,286 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (982,386 | ) | |
| (982,386 | ) |
Net loss | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (982,386 | ) | |
| (982,386 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Share-based compensation charges | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 126,387 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 126,387 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Exercise of Pre-Funded Warrants | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 396,441 | | |
| 40 | | |
| 356 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| 396 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Foreign Currency Translation | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
| (218,053 | ) | |
| -- | | |
| (218,053 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Balance - March 31, 2024 | |
| 1 | | |
| - | | |
| 15,670,898 | | |
$ | 1,568 | | |
$ | 32,616,693 | | |
$ | 373,759 | | |
$ | (26,131,390 | ) | |
$ | 6,860,630 | |
Balance | |
| 1 | | |
| - | | |
| 15,670,898 | | |
$ | 1,568 | | |
$ | 32,616,693 | | |
$ | 373,759 | | |
$ | (26,131,390 | ) | |
$ | 6,860,630 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
(UNAUDITED)
| |
2024 | | |
2023 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Net loss | |
$ | (982,386 | ) | |
$ | (2,111,830 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |
| | | |
| | |
Depreciation and amortization | |
| 195,411 | | |
| 216,090 | |
Stock-based compensation and common stock issued for services | |
| 126,387 | | |
| 383,100 | |
FMV adjustment for Warrants | |
| (850,057 | ) | |
| (184,085 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain | |
| (7,414 | ) | |
| (6,681 | ) |
Changes in operating assets: | |
| | | |
| | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |
| (91,158 | ) | |
| (56,674 | ) |
Inventory | |
| (202,446 | ) | |
| (360,916 | ) |
Other assets | |
| - | | |
| (36,227 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
| (77,652 | ) | |
| 94,553 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | |
| (1,889,315 | ) | |
| (2,062,670 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Acquisition of fixed assets or deposits paid | |
| (2,852 | ) | |
| (163,272 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | |
| (2,852 | ) | |
| (163,272 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |
| | | |
| | |
Exercise of Pre-Funded warrants | |
| 396 | | |
| - | |
Net proceeds from Initial Public Offering and additional
offerings | |
| - | | |
| 3,238,711 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | |
| 396 | | |
| 3,238,711 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | |
| 44,776 | | |
| 73,580 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | |
| (1,846,995 | ) | |
| 1,086,349 | |
CASH — BEGINNING OF YEAR | |
| 3,012,908 | | |
| 4,170,897 | |
CASH — END OF PERIOD | |
$ | 1,165,913 | | |
$ | 5,257,246 | |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
1. Description of Business
Nature
of Business and Going Concern
Sharps
Technology, Inc. (“Sharps” or the “Company”) is a pre-revenue medical device company that has designed and patented
various safety syringes and is seeking commercialization by manufacturing and distribution of its products.
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sharps Technology, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries,
Safegard Medical, Kft. and Sharps Technology Acquisition Corp. collectively referred to as the “Company.” The condensed consolidated
balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations, statements of comprehensive loss, statements
of stockholders’ equity and the statements of cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “interim
statements”) are unaudited. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and operating results for
the interim periods have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosure, normally included in annual financial statements prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been condensed or omitted. The interim statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and notes thereto contained
in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December
31, 2023 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date. The results of operations for the three months ended March
31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.
The Company has not generated revenue or cash flow from operations since inception. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a working capital
of $429,448 which is not expected to be sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations for the next 12 months. These
factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise sufficient financing to acquire or commercialize its
products into a profitable business. The Company intends to finance its commercialization activities and its working capital needs largely
from the sale of equity securities and/or with additional funding from other traditional financing sources until such time that funds
provided by operations are sufficient to fund working capital requirements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
of the Company do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and
classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The
Company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
On
April 13, 2022, the Company’s Initial Public Offering was deemed effective with trading commencing on April 14, 2022. The Company
received net proceeds of $14.2 million on April 19, 2022 (See Note 8).
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. As
of March 31, 2024, the most significant estimates relate to derivative liabilities and stock-based compensation.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date
of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with various financial institutions. At March 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Inventories
The
Company values inventory at the lower of cost (average cost) or net realizable value. Work-in-process and finished goods inventories
consist of material, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of
business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. A reserve is established for any excess or obsolete
inventories or they may be written off. At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, inventory is comprised of raw materials, including
packaging, work in process (components) and finished goods.
Fair
Value Measurements
ASC
820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable
inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding
the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the
lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be
used to measure fair value.
The
Company’s outstanding warrants are fair valued on a recurring basis with the trading price which could cause fluctuations in operating
results at the reporting periods.
Level
1
Level
1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Valuations
are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market and do not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level
2
Level
2 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are other than Level 1 observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent
transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally
from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Level
2 instruments require more management judgment and subjectivity as compared to Level 1 instruments. For instance: determining which instruments
are most similar to the instrument being priced requires management to identify a sample of similar securities based on the coupon rates,
maturity, issuer credit rating and instrument type, and subjectively select an individual security or multiple securities that are deemed
most similar to the security being priced; and determining whether a market is considered active requires management judgment.
Level
3
Level
3 applied to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement
of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The determination for Level 3 instruments requires the most management judgment and subjectivity.
Fixed
Assets
Fixed
assets are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The Company’s fixed
assets consist of land, building, machinery and equipment, molds and website. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method
commencing on the date the asset is operating in the way intended by management over the following useful lives: Building – 20
years, Machinery and Equipment – 3-10 years and Website and Computer Systems – 3 years. The expected life for Molds is based
on the lesser of the number of parts that will be produced based on the expected mold capability or 5 years.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets are reviewed for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not
be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future net undiscounted cash
flows that the assets are expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured
by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the projected discounted future net cash flows arising from the asset.
There
were no impairment losses recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Purchased
Identified Intangible Assets
The
Company’s identified intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 5 years. The
Company makes judgments about the recoverability of finite-lived intangible assets whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the
useful life is shorter than originally estimated or that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. If such facts and circumstances
exist, the Company assesses recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or
group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of
the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, the Company would accelerate
the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. The Company evaluates the carrying
value of indefinite-lived intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable, and an impairment charge would be recognized to the extent that the carrying amount of such assets exceeds
their estimated fair value.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Stock-based
Compensation Expense
The
Company measures its stock-based awards made to employees based on the estimated fair values of the awards as of the grant date. For
stock option awards, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the
requisite service period and is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest.
The Company recognizes forfeitures of stock-based awards as they occur on a prospective basis.
Stock-based
compensation expense for awards granted to non-employees as consideration for services received is measured on the date of performance
at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever can be more reliably measured.
Derivative
Instruments
The
Company accounts for common stock warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of
the specific terms of the warrants and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 480”), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815,
Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments
pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and meet all of the requirements for equity classification
under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own stock and whether the holders of the warrants could
potentially require net cash settlement in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.
This assessment, which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent
quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding.
At
their issuance date and as of March 31, 2024, certain warrants (see Notes 8 and 10) were accounted for as liabilities as these instruments
did not meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815-40 based on the terms of the aforementioned warrants. The
resulting warrant liabilities are re-measured at each balance sheet date until their exercise or expiration, and any change in fair value
is recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign
Currency Translation/Transactions
The
Company has determined that the functional currency for its foreign subsidiary is the local currency. For financial reporting purposes,
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at current exchange rates and profit and loss accounts are translated
at weighted average exchange rates. Resulting translation gains and losses are included as a separate component of stockholders’
equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Gains or losses resulting from transactions entered into in other than the
functional currency are recorded as foreign exchange gains and losses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Comprehensive
income (loss)
Comprehensive
income (loss) consists of the Company’s consolidated net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments related to its subsidiary.
Foreign currency translation adjustments included in comprehensive loss were not tax effected as the Company has a full valuation allowance
at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is a separate component of stockholders’
equity and consists of the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Share
The
Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted
earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss)
available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Basic
EPS includes 2,985,038 of pre-funded warrants (see Note 8). Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding
during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted
EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of
stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of March 31, 2024,
there were 23,085,155 stock options and warrants that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the
computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
Income
Taxes
The
Company must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expenses for financial statement purposes. These estimates
and judgments are used in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits, tax deductions, and in the calculation of certain deferred taxes
and tax liabilities. Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to the Company’s tax provision
in a subsequent period.
The
provision for income taxes was comprised of the Company’s current tax liability and changes in deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
The calculation of the current tax liability involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations
and in determining the liability for tax positions, if any, taken on the Company’s tax returns in accordance with authoritative
guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the differences between the financial
reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The Company must assess the likelihood that it will be able to recover the Company’s
deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely on a more-likely-than-not basis, the Company must increase its provision for income taxes
by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that it estimates will not ultimately be recoverable. However, should
there be a change in the Company’s ability to recover its deferred tax assets, the provision for income taxes would fluctuate in
the period of such change.
Research
and Development Costs
Research
and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Advance
payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are deferred and capitalized.
Such amounts are recognized as an expense as the related goods are delivered or the services are performed.
Contingencies
Liabilities
for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigations, fines and penalties and other sources are recognized when it is
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated. Gain contingencies are evaluated
and not recognized until the gain is realizable or realized.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
On
August 5, 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives
and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies the accounting for certain financial
instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own
equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. ASU
2020-06 simplifies the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the issuer’s accounting for convertible debt instruments, requires entities to
provide expanded disclosures about “the terms and features of convertible instruments” and how the instruments have been
reported in the entity’s financial statements. It also removes from ASC 815-40-25-10 certain conditions for equity classification
and amends certain guidance in ASC 260, Earnings per Share, on the computation of EPS for convertible instruments and contracts
on an entity’s own equity. An entity can use either a full or modified retrospective approach to adopt the ASU’s guidance.
The ASU’s amendments are effective for smaller public business entities fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company
does not expect the pronouncement to have a material impact on the Company and will disclose the nature and reason for any elections
that the Company makes.
In
December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The new guidance
requires disaggregated information about the effective tax rate reconciliation and additional information on taxes paid that meet a quantitative
threshold. The new guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, a, with
early adoption permitted . The Company is currently evaluating the impacts of the new guidance on its disclosures within the consolidated
financial statements.
The
Company does not expect the adoption of any accounting pronouncements to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial
statements.
We
reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and have concluded they are not applicable or not expected to be significant
to the accounting for our operations.
Note
3. Inventories
Inventories,
net consisted of the following at:
Schedule of Inventories
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
Raw materials | |
$ | 306,322 | | |
$ | 254,461 | |
Work in process | |
| 134,347 | | |
| 170,464 | |
Finished goods | |
| 1,401,723 | | |
| 1,284,210 | |
Total | |
$ | 1,842,392 | | |
$ | 1,709,135 | |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
4. Fixed Assets
Fixed
assets, net, is summarized as follows as of:
Schedule of Fixed
Assets, Net
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Land | |
$ | 247,333 | | |
$ | 260,460 | |
Building | |
| 2,879,828 | | |
| 3,022,490 | |
Machinery and Equipment | |
| 4,650,570 | | |
| 4,464,317 | |
Computer Systems and Website & Other | |
| 290,661 | | |
| 290,661 | |
Total Fixed Assets | |
| 8,068,392 | | |
| 8,037,928 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation | |
| (1,597,452 | ) | |
| (1,215,786 | ) |
Fixed asset, net | |
$ | 6,470,940 | | |
$ | 6,822,142 | |
Depreciation
expense of fixed assets for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $190,121 and $212,109, respectively. Substantially, all
the Company’s fixed assets are located at the Company’s Hungary location. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has $100,000
in remaining payments for machinery purchased, which is included in accounts payable.
Note
5. Asset Acquisition
Safegard
Medical, Kft
In
June 2020, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Safegard Medical, Kft (“Safegard”)
and amendments to the Agreement, collectively, the Agreements, to purchase either the stock or certain assets of a manufacturing facility
for $2.5M in cash, plus additional consideration of 28,571 shares of common stock with an estimated fair market value of $7.00, 35,714
stock options with an exercise price of $7.00 and 50,000 stock options with an exercise price of $4.25. The purchase price includes the
fair market value of the common stock of $200,000 and the vested options of $183,135. The Agreements provided the Company various periods
for due diligence and post due diligence, requirements for escrow payments through the closing date (“Closing Date”).
Through
the Closing Date, the Agreements provided the Company with the exclusive use of the facility in exchange for payment of the facility’s
operating costs. The monthly fee (“Operating Costs”), which primarily covered the facility’s operating costs, was mainly
comprised of the seller’s workforce costs, materials and other recurring monthly operating cost.
The
acquisition of Safegard, which closed on July 6, 2022, did not meet the definition of a business pursuant to ASC 805-10, and accordingly
was accounted for as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASC 805-50. The cost of the acquisition was $2,936,712, including transaction
costs of $53,576, with the allocation to the assets acquired on a relative fair value basis. The intangibles relate to permits and a
limited workforce acquired. Under ASC 805-50, no goodwill is recognized. The operating results for Safegard are included in the condensed
consolidated financial statements for the period beginning after the closing on July 6, 2022.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
5. Asset Acquisition (continued)
The
relative fair value of the assets acquired and related deferred tax liability during 2022 was as follows:
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets Acquisition
| |
| | |
Land | |
$ | 226,000 | |
Building and affixed assets | |
| 2,648,000 | |
Machinery | |
| 158,000 | |
Inventory | |
| 32,000 | |
Intangibles | |
| 64,712 | |
Deferred tax liability | |
| (192,000 | ) |
| |
| | |
Total | |
$ | 2,936,712 | |
The
useful lives for the acquired assets is Building - 20 years; Machinery – 5 to 10 years; Intangibles – 5 years. The related
depreciation and amortization is being recorded on a straight-line basis.
Note
6. Other Assets
Other
assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:
Schedule of Other Assets
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
December 31, 2023 | |
Intangibles, net | |
| 46,180 | | |
| 52,513 | |
Other | |
| 76,062 | | |
| 76,062 | |
Other assets | |
$ | 122,242 | | |
$ | 128,575 | |
Intangibles
are related to the Asset Acquisition (see Note 5) and consist of an acquired workforce and permits. Amortization for the three months
ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $5,290 and $3,980, respectively.
Note
7. Note Purchase Agreement
On
December 14, 2021, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (“NPA”) with three unrelated third-party purchasers
(“Purchasers”). The Purchasers provided financing to the Company in the form of bridge financing, aggregating principal of
$2,000,000 (the “Notes”). The principal under the Notes was payable on the earlier of (i) December 14, 2022, and (ii) the
date on which the Company consummates an initial public offering (“IPO”), herein referred to as the “Maturity Date”.
The Notes bore interest at 8% with interest payments due monthly. The Company and the Purchasers had entered into a Security Agreement
whereby the Notes were collateralized by substantially all the assets of the Company, both tangible and intangible both currently owned
with stated exclusions, as defined, and any future acquired with stated exclusions, as defined.
As
additional consideration to the Purchasers for providing the financing, the Company issued to each Purchaser a) a number of shares of
the Company’s Common Stock equal to 50% of the original principal amount of each Purchaser’s Note (the “Contingent
Stock”) and b) a number of warrants, which would allow the Purchasers to purchase additional shares of the Company’s Common
Stock, equal to 50% of the original principal amount each Purchaser’s Note for a term of 5.0 years (the “Contingent Warrants”).
For
both the Contingent Stock and the Contingent Warrants, the number of shares and warrants that each Purchaser was issued was determined
based on a formula of 50% of the original principal amount divided by a “Subsequent Offering Price” based on the valuation
in a future offering of Common stock or other equity interest in the Company (such offering referred to as a “Consummated Offering”)
during the period beginning on December 14, 2021 through and including the date the Company consummates an initial public offering (“IPO”)
(such period referred to as the “Subsequent Offering Period”).
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
7. Note Purchase Agreement (continued)
In
accordance with ASC 480-10-25-14, a fixed monetary amount existed at inception for the total value of Contingent Stock that may be issued
to each Purchaser. Similarly, a fixed monetary amount further existed at inception for the total value of Contingent Warrants that may
be issued to each Purchaser. The Contingent Stock and Contingent Warrant liabilities were measured at FMV on the date of issuance (based
on the Black-Scholes valuation model).
The
Company repaid the $2,000,000 in Notes with proceeds from the IPO that closed on April 19, 2022 and the Company issued 235,295 shares
of Common Stock to settle the Contingent Stock liability, re-measured the liability at its estimated FMV based on the stock’s trading
price and reclassified $496,000 to Common Stock Par Value and Additional Paid in Capital. Further, with the closing of the IPO, 235,295
warrants were issued to settle the Contingent Warrant liability (“Note Warrants”) with an exercise price of $4.25, adjusted
to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution terms in the warrants. The terms of the Note Warrants continue to require classification
as a liability under ASC 815 with recognition of the changes in fair value to other income or expense in the consolidated statement of
operations in accordance with ASC 480 Debt and Equity. (See Note 8 and 10).
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity
Capital
Structure
On
December 11, 2017, the Company was incorporated in Wyoming with 20,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with a $0.0001 par value.
Effective, April 18, 2019, the Company’s authorized common stock was increased to 50,000,000 shares of common stock. The articles
of incorporation also authorized 10,000 preferred shares with a $0.001 par value.
Effective
March 22, 2022, the Company completed a plan and agreement of merger with Sharps Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Sharps
Nevada”). Pursuant to the merger agreement, (i) the Company merged with and into Sharps Nevada, (ii) each 3.5 shares of common
stock of the Company were converted into one share of common stock of Sharps Nevada and (iii) the articles of incorporation and bylaws
of Sharps Nevada, became the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the surviving corporation. The Company’s authorized common
stock and preferred stock increased from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 and 10,000 to 1,000,000 shares, respectively. The par value of preferred
stock decreased from $0.001 to $0.0001 per share.
Common
Stock
On
September 29, 2023, the Company completed two simultaneous offerings and received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $5.6 million,
before expenses to the placement agent and other offering expenses of $716,000.
|
a. |
The
first offering, the securities purchase agreement offering (the “Shelf Offering”) with institutional investors and the
Company resulted in the Company receiving net proceeds from the Shelf Offering and the sale of pre-funded of approximately $2.5 million,
includes the value of the pre-funded warrants recorded in APIC, net of $362,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other
offering expenses. The Shelf Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Shelf Offering, the Company
issued 3,618,521 shares of common at a purchase price of $0.64 per unit and 800,000 pre-funded warrants at $0.639 per pre-funded
warrants. The exercise price of the pre-funded warrants will be $0.001 per share. |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity (continued)
|
b. |
The
second offering, the securities purchase agreement offering (“Private Placement”) with institutional investors and the
Company received net proceeds from the Private Placement of approximately $2.4 million, net of $354,000 in fees relating to the placement
agent and other offering expense. In connection with the Private Placement, the Company issued: (i) 2,581,479 PIPE Shares (or PIPE
Pre-Funded Warrants in lieu thereof) and (ii) PIPE Warrants (non-trading) to purchase 8,750,003 shares of our common stock, at a
combined purchase price of $1.074 per unit (or $1.073 per pre-funded unit). The PIPE Warrants have a term of five and one-half (5.5)
years from the issuance date and are exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $0.64. The net proceeds, after
reflecting par value, has been recorded in Additional Paid in Capital of $1.6 million and with respect to the PIPE Warrants recorded
as a liability under ASC 815 of $985,204. On October 16, 2023, the Company filed an S-1 (Resale) Registration Statement in connection
with the Private Placement and on October 26, 2023 the S-1 went effective. (See Note 10) |
On
February 3, 2023, the Company completed a securities purchase agreement (“Offering”) with institutional investors and received
net proceeds from the Offering of approximately $3.2 million, net of $600,000 in fees relating to the placement agent and other offering
expenses. The Offering was priced at the market under Nasdaq rules. In connection with the Offering, the Company issued 2,248,521 units
at a purchase price of $1.69 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and one non-tradable warrant (“Offering
Warrants”) exercisable for one share of common stock at a price of $1.56, adjusted to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution
terms in the warrants and a term of five years. The Offering Warrants have a term of five years from the issuance date. On February 13,
2023, the Company filed an S-1 (Resale) Registration Statement in connection with the Offering and on April 14, 2023, an Amendment to
the S-1 was filed and went effective. (See Note 10)
On
April 13, 2022, the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) was declared effective by the SEC pursuant to which the
Company issued and sold an aggregate of 3,750,000 units (“Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock and two warrants,
to purchase one share of common stock for each whole warrant, with an initial exercise price of $4.25 per share, adjusted to $1.56 at
February 3, 2023 and to $0.64 at September 29, 2023, based on anti-dilution terms in the warrants, and a term of five years. In addition,
the Company granted Aegis Capital Corp., as underwriter a 45-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 15% of the number of shares
included in the units sold in the offering, and/or additional warrants equal to 15% of the number of Warrants included in the units sold
in the offering, in each case solely to cover over-allotments, which the Aegis Capital Corp. partially exercised with respect to 1,125,000
warrants on April 19, 2022.
The
Company’s common stock and warrants began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market or Nasdaq on April 14, 2022. The net proceeds from
the IPO, prior to payments of certain listing and professional fees were approximately $14.2 million. The net proceeds, after reflecting
par value, has been recorded in Additional Paid in Capital of $9.0 million and with respect to the Warrants as a liability under ASC
815 of $5.2M. (See Note 10)
Warrants
|
a) |
In
connection with one-year advisory services arrangement entered into in April 2023, the Company issued 135,000 warrants during the
three months ended March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 630,000 over the one-year term, at an exercise price of $1.56. The warrants have
a three-year term and were fully vested on issuance. The FMV of the warrants issued in the three months ended March 31, 2024 was
$8,590 which was computed using the Black Sholes valuation model with the following assumptions: a) volatility of 33.46% to 81.62%,
three-year term, risk free interest rate of 4.20% to 4.21% and 0% dividend rate. |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
8. Stockholders’ Equity (continued)
|
b) |
In
connection with the Private Placement in September 2023, the Company issued 8,750,003 non-trading PIPE Warrants as a component of
the Unit as noted in Common Stock above. The PIPE Warrants are classified as a liability based on ASC 815 and require remeasurement
at each reporting period. The PIPE Warrants are recorded at the FMV, computed using the Black Sholes valuation method. For the three
months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a FMV gain adjustment of $325,304. (See Note 10). |
|
|
|
|
c) |
In
connection with the Offering in February 2023, the Company issued 2,248,521 non-trading warrants Offering Warrants as a component
of the Unit as noted in Common Stock above. The Offering Warrants are classified as a liability based on ASC 815 and require remeasurement
at each reporting period. The Offering Warrants were recorded at the FMV, computed using the Black Sholes valuation method. For the
three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company recorded FMV gain adjustments of $81,738 and $184,085, respectively. (See
Note 10). |
|
|
|
|
d) |
In
connection with the IPO in April 2022, the Company issued 7,500,000 warrants (Trading Warrants) as a component of the Units and 1,125,000
warrants to the underwriter (Overallotment Warrants), as noted in Common Stock above. The Trading and Overallotment Warrants were
recorded at the FMV, being the trading price of the warrants, on the IPO effective date and the Warrants are classified as a Liability
based on ASC 815. The Warrant liability requires remeasurement at each reporting period based on the trading price of the warrants.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an FMV gain adjustment of $431,250 and $0, respectively.
(See Note 10). |
|
|
|
|
e) |
The
Company issued 235,295 Warrants (“Note Warrants”) to the Purchasers of the Notes on April 19, 2022. The Note Warrants,
which are recorded at the FMV being the trading price of the warrants, are classified as a Liability based on ASC 815. The Note Warrants
require remeasurement at each reporting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded a FMV
gain of $11,765 and $0, respectively. (See Notes 7 and 10). |
|
|
|
|
f) |
The
underwriter received 187,500 warrants in connection with the IPO for a nominal cost of $11,250. The Warrants have an exercise price
of $5.32 and are exercisable after October 9, 2022. The FMV at the date of issuance was $228,750 computed using the Black Sholes
valuation model with the following assumptions: a) volatility of 93.47%, five-year term, risk free interest rate 2.77% and 0% dividend
rate. The estimated FMV was classified as additional issuance costs. |
Note
9. Preferred Stock
In
February 2018, the Company Board of Directors issued one share of Series A Preferred Stock to Alan Blackman, the Company’s co-founder
and Director. The Series A Preferred Stock entitles the holder to vote on any matters related to the election of directors and was reduced
from 50.1% at December 31, 2021 to 29.5%, effective with the IPO. The Series A Preferred Stock has no right to dividends, or distributions
in the event of a liquidation and is not convertible into common stock. In the event the Company is sold during the two-year period following
completion of IPO at a price per share of more than 500% of the initial offering price per Unit in the IPO, the Series A Preferred Stock,
as in effect upon completion of the IPO, will entitle the holder to 10% of the total purchase price. (See Note 15)
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
10. Warrant Liability
Certain
Warrants are accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40 and are presented as a Warrant liability in the accompanying
condensed consolidated balance sheets. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with
changes in fair value presented within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Black Scholes Option-Pricing model used
the following assumptions for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (See Notes 7 and 8).
Schedule
of Fair Value of Warrant
| |
March 31, 2024 | | |
March 31, 2023 | |
Expected term (years) | |
| 3.85
to 5 | | |
| 4.86 | |
Expected volatility | |
| 68.05 | % | |
| 45.23 | % |
Risk-free interest rate | |
| 4.10
to 4.20% | | |
| 3.53 | % |
Dividend rate | |
| 0 | | |
| 0 | |
The
Warrant liability at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:
Schedule
of Warrant Liability
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31, 2023 | |
Trading and Overallotment Warrants | |
$ | 690,000 | | |
$ | 1,121,250 | |
Note Warrants | |
| 18,824 | | |
| 30,588 | |
Offering Warrants – February 2023 | |
| 152,333 | | |
| 234,072 | |
Offering Warrants – September 2023 | |
| 711,571 | | |
| 1,036,875 | |
Total Warrant Liability | |
$ | 1,572,728 | | |
$ | 2,422,785 | |
The
Warrants outstanding at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
Schedule
of Warrant Outstanding
| |
March
31, 2024 | | |
December
31,2023 | |
| |
| | |
| |
Trading and Overallotment Warrants | |
| 8,812,500 | | |
| 8,812,500 | |
Note Warrants | |
| 235,295 | | |
| 235,295 | |
Offering Warrants – February 2023 | |
| 2,248,521 | | |
| 2,248,521 | |
Offering Warrants – September 2023 | |
| 8,750,003 | | |
| 8,750,003 | |
Warrants issued for services arrangement | |
| 630,000 | | |
| 495,000 | |
Total Warrants Outstanding | |
| 20,676,319 | | |
| 20,541,319 | |
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the FMV gain adjustment, which is reflected in the FMV adjustment on Warrants in the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was $850,057 and $184,085, respectively.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
11. Stock Options
A
summary of options granted and outstanding is presented below.
Schedule
of Stock Options Granted and Outstanding
| |
March 31, 2024 | |
| |
Options | | |
Weighted Average Exercise
Price | |
Outstanding at Beginning of year | |
| 2,408,836 | | |
$ | 3.03 | |
Granted | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Forfeited | |
| - | | |
| - | |
Outstanding at end of period | |
| 2,408,836 | | |
$ | 3.03 | |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Exercisable at end of period | |
| 2,026,788 | | |
$ | 3.34 | |
On
January 24, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors initially adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”),
to provide for the issuance of up to 1,400,000 options and/or shares of restricted stock be available for issuance to officers, directors,
employees and consultants. The 2023 Plan was subsequently updated to provide for the issuance of up to 3,500,000 options and/or shares
of restricted stock. The 2023 Plan was approved by shareholders at the annual meeting. At March 31, 2024, there are 660,000 Options outstanding
under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and 1,748,836 Options outstanding under the 2022 Equity Inventive Plan. (see Note 16)
As
of March 31, 2024, there was $355,730 of unrecognized stock-based compensation related to unvested stock options with a weighted average
fair value of $0.93 per share, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period fourteen months as of March 31, 2024.
The
following table summarizes information about options outstanding at March 31, 2024:
Schedule
of Information About Options Outstanding
Exercise Prices | | |
Shares Outstanding | | |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Life | | |
Shares Exercisable | |
$ | 0.82
to 0.92 | | |
| 40,000 | | |
| 4.33 | | |
| 27,856 | |
$ | 1.21 | | |
| 307,500 | | |
| 3.17 | | |
| 292,564 | |
$ | 1.30 | | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 3.96 | | |
| 50,000 | |
$ | 1.37 | | |
| 975,000 | | |
| 3.92 | | |
| 632,604 | |
$ | 1.39 | | |
| 10,000 | | |
| 3.50 | | |
| 10,000 | |
$ | 1.75 | | |
| 54,285 | | |
| 2.00 | | |
| 54,285 | |
$ | 2.80 | | |
| 141,429 | | |
| 2.00 | | |
| 141,429 | |
$ | 4.25 | | |
| 50,000 | | |
| 3.50 | | |
| 50,000 | |
$ | 4.38 | | |
| 244,286 | | |
| 1.00 | | |
| 244,286 | |
$ | 7.00 | | |
| 536,336 | | |
| 1.75 | | |
| 523,764 | |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
11. Stock Options (continued)
At
March 31, 2024, the stock options outstanding and the options exercisable have exercise prices that exceed the stock market price at
March 31, 2024 and as such no intrinsic value exists. Intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the exercise price of the
options and the market price of the Company’s common stock.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $117,797, of which $114,456 and $3,341
was recorded in general and administrative and research and development expenses, respectively.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $383,100 which was recorded in general
and administrative.
Note
12. Income Taxes
At
the end of each interim reporting period, the Company estimates its effective tax rate expected to be applied for the full year. This
estimate is used to determine the income tax provision or benefit on a year-to-date basis and may change in subsequent interim periods.
Accordingly, the Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 0% compared to the effective tax rate
of 0% for three months ended March 31, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rates for both periods were affected primarily by a full
valuation allowance on domestic net deferred tax assets.
Note
13. Related Party Transactions and Balances
As
of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts payable and accrued liabilities include $29,000 and $32,974, respectively, payable
to officers and directors of the Company. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are due on demand (See Note 15).
Note
14. Fair Value Measurements
The
Company’s financial instruments include cash, accounts payable, and warrant liability. Cash and warrant liability are measured
at fair value. Accounts payable is measured at amortized cost and approximates fair value due to its short duration.
As
of March 31, 2024, the following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented on the Company’s
condensed consolidated balance sheet:
Schedule
of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
| |
Level 1 | | |
Level 2 | | |
Level 3 | | |
Total | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Assets | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 1,165,913 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,165,913 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total assets measured at fair value | |
$ | 1,165,913 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,165,913 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Warrant liability | |
$ | - | | |
| 1,572,728 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,572,728 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | |
$ | - | | |
| 1,572,728 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 1,572,728 | |
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
14. Fair Value Measurements (continued)
As
of December 31, 2023, the following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented on the
Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet:
| |
Level 1 | | |
Level 2 | | |
Level 3 | | |
Total | |
| |
Fair Value Measurements Using | | |
| |
| |
Level 1 | | |
Level 2 | | |
Level 3 | | |
Total | |
| |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Assets | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Cash | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 3,012,908 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total assets measured at fair value | |
$ | 3,012,908 | | |
| - | | |
| - | | |
$ | 3,012,908 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Liabilities | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Warrant liability | |
$ | - | | |
| 2,422,785 | | |
| — | | |
$ | 2,422,785 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | |
Total liabilities measured at fair value | |
$ | - | | |
| 2,422,785 | | |
| - | | |
$ | 2,422,785 | |
Note
15. Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies
At
each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether or not a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably
estimable under the provisions of the authoritative guidance that addresses accounting for contingencies. The Company is currently not
involved in any material litigation or other loss contingencies.
Royalty
Agreement
In
connection with the purchase of certain intellectual property in July 2017, Barry Berler and Alan Blackman entered into a royalty agreement
which provides that Barry Berler will be entitled to a royalty of four percent (4%) of net sales derived from the use, sale, lease, rent
and export of products related to the intellectual property. The royalty continues until the patent expires or is no longer used in the
Company’s product. The royalty agreement was assumed by the Company in December 2017.
In
September 2018, the Royalty Agreement was amended to reduce the royalty to 2% and further provided for a single payment of $500,000 to
Barry Berler within three years in return for cancellation of all further royalty obligations of the Company. In May 2019, the Royalty
Agreement was further amended to change the payment date to on or before May 31, 2021 or during the term of the amended Royalty Agreement
should the Company be acquired or a controlling interest be acquired. The Company has not made the aforementioned payment or incurred
any change in control as such the 2% royalty remains in place.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES
TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023
Note
15. Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
Employment
Agreements and Other
On
August 1, 2022, the Company cancelled the consulting agreement with Alan Blackman, Co- Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and entered
into an Employment Agreement. which provided for annual salary of $256,000, which provides for increases, and provisions compensation
adjustments, expense and tax differential reimbursements, benefits and bonuses. As of September 1, 2022, the annual salary is $320,000.
At June 30, 2022, the Company approved and accrued a $250,000 bonus to Mr. Blackman for services provided in 2022, of which $65,000 was
paid subsequent to December 31, 2022. The Company terminated Mr. Blackman’s Employment Agreement effective May 1, 2023. Mr. Blackman
continued to serve as the Co-Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Company and Mr. Blackman
entered into a separation agreement whereby, Mr. Blackman will be paid severance payments of approximately $346,000, which was recorded
as an expense and an accrued expense as of June 30, 2023, over thirteen months, continue his medical benefits for such period with a
cost of approximately $29,000 which has been accrued at June 30, 2023. At March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance due Mr. Blackman is
$98,000, which is recorded in accrued expenses. Further, all unvested options were fully vested and the Company recorded a charge of
$60,000 in 2023. In connection with the separation agreement, Mr. Blackman no longer serves as Co-Chairman or Board member and has agreed
to vote his Series A Preferred Stock in favor of the election, reelection, and/or designation of each individual nominated to serve as
a director on the Board of Director as shall be identified in an applicable proxy statement filed by the Company for such election of
directors. Once the payments due Mr. Blackman are fully paid, the Series A Preferred Stock shall be deemed immediately cancelled and
forfeited and without further consideration. The Series A Preferred shall at such time be returned to the status of an authorized but
unissued share of preferred stock of the Company.
On
September 30, 2022, the Company entered into a formal employment agreement, effective on such date and will continue until terminated
by either party, subject to the terms of the agreement, with Andrew R. Crescenzo who has been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial
Officer on a contract services basis for the last three years. The agreement provided for annual compensation of $225,000 and plus a
one-time $18,750 incentive payment upon the commencement of the agreement. During the course of the term, Mr. Crescenzo will be eligible
for (i) performance bonuses to be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee and (ii) to participate in
the Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The agreement contains customary employment terms and conditions.
In
October 2022, the Company entered into a service agreement (“Service Agreement”) with an unrelated third-party for marketing
and investor relations services. The Service Agreement, which had a term of one year, had various deliverables and provided for payments
to the third party as follows; a) an initial fee of $90,000, b) monthly fees through the term of $12,500, c) 200,000 shares of restricted
common stock and d) $300,000 specifically related to digital marketing activities. The 200,000 shares of restricted common stock were
valued at $230,000, representative of the trading price on the issuance.
On
February 9, 2023, the Company, appointed Justin Page, as Vice President of Technical Operations with a start date of February 15, 2023. The agreement
provides for annual compensation of $235,000 and options to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at the exercise price of $1.30, the
closing price on the grant date. During the course of the term, Mr. Page will be eligible for (i) performance bonuses to be granted at
the discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee and (ii) to participate in the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The
agreement contains customary employment terms and conditions and provides for severance of six months if a change in control occurs,
as defined.
On
November 10, 2023, the Company executed an Employment Agreement with Robert Hayes, its Chief Executive Officer amending the employment
letter dated September 6, 2021. The agreement term automatically renews for successive one-year terms as of the commencement date unless
prior written notice by either party within ninety days prior to end of the current term. The agreement provides for termination of employment
and severance benefits under stated conditions and restrictive covenants. The agreement provides for annual compensation retroactive
to June 1, 2023 of $600,000 from $400,000 and a stated increase with the successful acquisition of InjectEZ and other terms of the acquisition
agreement (See Note 5). The agreement provides for bonus compensation for: (i) closing the Nephron acquisition agreement, (ii) long-term
incentives for achieving revenue targets and market caps for the Company’s stock and (iii) other Company achievements. In addition,
the agreement provides for benefits and paid time off.
Note
16. Subsequent Events
On
April 26, 2024, the Company granted five-year Options under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to purchase a total of 1,395,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock, par value $.0001 per shares to its directors, executive officers, employees and consultants. The exercise
price of the Options granted was the closing stock price on the grant date.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number |
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Description |
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Form |
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File
Number |
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Exhibit
Number |
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Filing
Date |
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Filed
Herewith |
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2.1 |
|
Articles
of Incorporation of Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number
333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
3.1 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
2.2 |
|
Certificate
of Designation of Series A Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration
number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
3.2 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
2.3 |
|
Bylaws
of Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
3.3 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
|
|
3.1 |
|
Asset/Share
Purchase Agreement, dated June 10, 2020, among the Company, Safegard Medical (Hungary) Ktf,, Numan Holding Ltd, Cortrus Services
SA and Latitude Investments Limited (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration
number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.1 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
3.2 |
|
Amendment
No. 1 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated June 24, 2020 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April
12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.2 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
|
Amendment
No. 2 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated August 27, 2020 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April
12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.3 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
3.4 |
|
Amendment
No. 3 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated October 28, 2020 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on
April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.4 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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3.5 |
|
Amendment
No. 4 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated July 19, 2021 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April
12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.5 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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3.7 |
|
Amendment
No. 5 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated February 28, 2022 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on
April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.6 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.8 |
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Letter,
dated September 23, 2021, from Numan Holding Ltd (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022;
registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.7 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.9 |
|
Employment
Agreement, dated September 9, 2021, between the Company and Robert Hayes (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4
filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.8 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.10 |
|
Consulting
Agreement between the Company and Alan Blackman (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022;
registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.9 |
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4/12/2022 |
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3.11 |
|
Amended
Consulting Agreement, dated May 28, 2019, between the Company and Barry Berler (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment
4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.10 |
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4/12/2022 |
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3.12 |
|
Royalty
Agreement, dated July 11, 2017, between Alan Blackman and Barry Berler (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed
on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.11 |
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4/12/2022 |
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3.13 |
|
Amendment
to Royalty Agreement, dated September 4, 2018 (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration
number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.12 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.14 |
|
Consulting Agreement, dated January 1, 2021, between the Company and Berry Berler (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.13 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.15 |
|
Note Purchase Agreement, dated December 14, 2021, among the Company and the purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.14 |
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4/12/2022 |
|
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3.16 |
|
Form of Note (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.15 |
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4/12/2022 |
|
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3.17 |
|
Security Agreement among the Company and the secured parties named therein (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.16 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.18 |
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Consent to be named as a director nominee of Jason Monroe (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.17 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.19 |
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Consent to be named as a director nominee of Brenda Baird Simpson (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.18 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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3.20 |
|
Form of Warrant for this offering (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.19 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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3.21 |
|
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant for this offering (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.20 |
|
4/12/2022 |
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3.22 |
|
Form of Warrant Agent Agreement (Pre-Funded Warrants) (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.21 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
3.23 |
|
2022 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.22 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.24 |
|
Plan and Agreement of Merger, dated March 22, 2022, between Sharps Technology, Inc., a Wyoming corporation, and Sharps Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.23 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
|
3.25 |
|
Form of Warrant Agent Agreement (Warrants) (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.24 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
3.26 |
|
Form of Representative’s Warrant (incorporated by reference to the Form S-1/ Amendment 4 filed on April 12, 2022; registration number 333-263715) |
|
S-1/A |
|
333-263715 |
|
10.25 |
|
4/12/2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.27 |
|
Amendment No. 6 to Asset/Share Purchase Agreement, dated April 13, 2022 (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on April 19, 2022) |
|
8-K |
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Agreement, dated September 29, 2022, by and among Sharps Technology, Inc., InjectEZ, LLC, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Nephron SC, Inc. and Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 4, 2022) |
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Distribution Agreement, dated December 8, 2022, by and among Sharps Technology, Inc., Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Nephron SC, Inc. (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on December 13, 2022) |
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PIPE Agreement, dated September 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 3, 2023)
RD Agreement, dated September 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 3, 2023) |
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Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 3, 2023) |
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Placement Agent Agreement, dated September 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 3, 2023) |
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Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to 8-K filed on October 3, 2023) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements
for filing on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized,
in the City of Melville, State of New York, on May 21, 2024.
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SHARPS TECHNOLOGY, INC |
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By: |
/s/
Robert M. Hayes |
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Robert M. Hayes |
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Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer) |
This
Offering Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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/s/ Robert
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Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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May 21, 2024 |
Robert M. Hayes |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Andrew
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Andrew R. Crescenzo |
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/s/ Dr.
Soren Bo Christiansen* |
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Chairman |
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Dr. Soren Bo Christiansen |
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Exhibit
4.1
NOTICE
TO INVESTORS
THIS
INVESTMENT INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK, SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS WHO CAN BEAR THE ECONOMIC RISK FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME
AND WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT. INVESTORS SHOULD FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THIS INVESTMENT IS ILLIQUID AND IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE TO BE ILLIQUID FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.
THE
SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR
ANY STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS AND ARE BEING OFFERED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE ON EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF
THE SECURITIES ACT AND STATE SECURITIES OR BLUE SKY LAWS. ALTHOUGH AN OFFERING STATEMENT (THE “OFFERING STATEMENT”) HAS BEEN
FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”), THAT OFFERING STATEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SAME INFORMATION
THAT WOULD BE INCLUDED IN A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR
DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC, ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES PASSED
UPON THE MERITS OF THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RELATES OR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS OR INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS SUBSCRIPTION
AGREEMENT RELATES. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS UNLAWFUL.
THE
SECURITIES OFFERED HEREBY CANNOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT. IN ADDITION, THE SECURITIES
OFFERED HEREBY CANNOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES OR “BLUE SKY”
LAWS.
TO
DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AS SUCH MAY RELATE TO THE OFFERING
TO WHICH THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RELATES, THE COMPANY IS RELYING ON EACH INVESTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDED
IN THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EACH INVESTOR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.
PROSPECTIVE
INVESTORS MAY NOT TREAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT, THE OFFERING CIRCULAR OR ANY OF THE OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED BY
THE COMPANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “OFFERING MATERIALS”), OR ANY PRIOR OR SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPANY OR ANY OF
ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (INCLUDING “TESTING THE WATERS” MATERIALS), AS INVESTMENT, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. IN MAKING
AN INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS MUST RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING TO WHICH THIS SUBSCRIPTION
AGREEMENT RELATES, INCLUDING THE MERITS AND THE RISKS INVOLVED. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR SHOULD CONSULT SUCH INVESTOR’S OWN COUNSEL,
ACCOUNTANTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS AS TO INVESTMENT, LEGAL, TAX AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING SUCH INVESTOR’S PROPOSED
INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY.
THE
OFFERING MATERIALS MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE COMPANY, ITS BUSINESS
PLAN, ITS OPERATING STRATEGY AND ITS INDUSTRY. THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF, ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND
INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO, THE COMPANY’S MANAGEMENT. WHEN USED IN THE OFFERING MATERIALS, THE WORDS “ESTIMATE,”
“PROJECT,” “BELIEVE,” “ANTICIPATE,” “INTEND,” “EXPECT” AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS
ARE INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE STATEMENTS REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S
CURRENT VIEWS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY’S ACTUAL RESULTS
TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. INVESTORS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON THESE
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE ON WHICH THEY ARE MADE. THE COMPANY DOES NOT UNDERTAKE ANY OBLIGATION TO
REVISE OR UPDATE THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER SUCH DATE OR TO REFLECT THE OCCURRENCE OF
UNANTICIPATED EVENTS.
SUBSCRIPTION
AGREEMENT
This
subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement” or the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Sharps
Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the Company), and the undersigned investor (“Investor”), as of the date set forth
on the signature page hereto. Any term used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Offering Circular (defined
below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
the Company is offering for sale a maximum of [ ] shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Offered Shares”),
pursuant to Tier 2 of Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act (the “Offering”) at a fixed price of $[ ] per share
(the “Share Purchase Price”), on a best-efforts basis.
WHEREAS,
Investor desires to acquire that number of Offered Shares (the “Subject Offered Shares”) as set forth on the signature page
hereto at the Share Purchase Price.
WHEREAS,
the Offering will terminate at the earliest of: (a) the date on which the maximum offering has been sold, (b) one year from the date
of SEC qualification, or (c) the date on which this offering is earlier terminated by us, in our sole discretion (in each case, the “Termination
Date”).
NOW,
THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows:
1.
Subscription.
(a)
Investor hereby irrevocably subscribes for, and agrees to purchase, the Subject Offered Shares set forth on the signature page hereto
at the Share Purchase Price, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The aggregate purchase price for the Subject Offered Shares
subscribed by Investor (the “Purchase Price”) is payable to the Company in the manner provided in Section 2(a).
(b)
Investor understands that the Offered Shares are being offered pursuant to the Offering Circular dated ______, 2024, and its exhibits,
as supplemented from time to time (the “Offering Circular”), as filed with the SEC. By subscribing for the Subject Offered
Shares, Investor acknowledges that Investor has received and reviewed a copy of the Offering Circular and any other information required
by Investor to make an investment decision with respect to the Subject Offered Shares.
(c)
This Subscription Agreement may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, at any time prior to
the Termination Date, by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion. The Company will notify Investor whether this Subscription
Agreement is accepted or rejected. If rejected, Investor’s payment shall be returned to Investor without interest and all of Investor’s
obligations hereunder shall terminate, except for Section 5 hereof, which shall remain in force and effect.
(d)
The terms of this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon Investor and Investor’s permitted transferees, heirs, successors
and assigns (collectively, the “Transferees”); provided, however, that for any such transfer to be deemed effective,
the proposed Transferee shall have executed and delivered to the Company, in advance, an instrument in form acceptable to the Company
in its sole discretion, pursuant to which the proposed Transferee shall acknowledge and agree to be bound by the representations and
warranties of Investor and the terms of this Subscription Agreement. No transfer of this Agreement may be made without the consent of
the Company, which consent may be withheld by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.
2.
Payment and Purchase Procedure. The Purchase Price shall be paid simultaneously with Investor’s delivery of this Subscription
Agreement. Investor shall deliver payment of the Purchase Price of the Subject Offered Shares in the manner set forth in Section 8 hereof.
Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for Offered Shares, Investor must comply fully with the purchase procedure requirements
set forth in Section 8 hereof.
3.
Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to Investor that each of the following is true
and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
(a)
The Company is a corporation duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada. The Company
has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties and assets, to execute and deliver this Subscription Agreement,
the Subject Offered Shares and any other agreements or instruments required hereunder. The Company is duly qualified and is authorized
to do business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its activities and of its
properties (both owned and leased) makes such qualification necessary, except for those jurisdictions in which failure to do so would
not have a material adverse effect on the Company or its business;
(b)
The issuance, sale and delivery of the Subject Offered Shares in accordance with this Subscription Agreement have been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. The Subject Offered Shares, when issued, sold and delivered against payment
therefor in accordance with the provisions of this Subscription Agreement, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable;
and
(c)
The acceptance by the Company of this Subscription Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been
duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company. Upon the Company’s acceptance of this Subscription
Agreement, this Subscription Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company
in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of
general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (ii) as limited by general principles of equity that restrict
the availability of equitable remedies.
(d)
Assuming the accuracy of Investor’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 4 hereof, no order, license, consent,
authorization or approval of, or exemption by, or action by or in respect of, or notice to, or filing or registration with, any governmental
body, agency or official is required by or with respect to the Company in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by
the Company of this Subscription Agreement except (i) for such filings as may be required under Regulation A or under any applicable
state securities laws, (ii) for such other filings and approvals as have been made or obtained, or (iii) where the failure to obtain
any such order, license, consent, authorization, approval or exemption or give any such notice or make any filing or registration would
not have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations hereunder.
(e)
The authorized and outstanding securities of the Company immediately prior to the initial investment in the Offered Shares is as
set forth in the Offering Circular. Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there are no outstanding options, warrants, rights
(including conversion or preemptive rights and rights of first refusal), or agreements of any kind (oral or written) for the purchase
or acquisition from the Company of any of its securities.
(f)
Complete copies of the Company’s financial statements meeting the requirements of Form 1-A under the Securities Act (the “Financial
Statements”) have been made available to Investor and appear in the Offering Statement. The Financial Statements are based on the
books and records of the Company and fairly present in all material respects the financial condition of the Company as of the respective
dates they were prepared and the results of the operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods indicated. The auditing firm
which has audited the Financial Statements is an independent accounting firm within the rules and regulations adopted by the SEC.
(g)
Except as set forth in the Offering Circular, there is no pending action, suit, proceeding, arbitration, mediation, complaint, claim,
charge or investigation before any court, arbitrator, mediator or governmental body, or to the Company’s knowledge, currently threatened
in writing (a) against the Company or (b) against any consultant, officer, manager, director or key employee of the Company arising out
of his or her consulting, employment or board relationship with the Company or that could otherwise materially impact the Company.
4.
Representations and Warranties of Investor. Investor represents and warrants to the Company that each of the following is true and
complete in all material respects as of the date of this Subscription Agreement:
(a)
Requisite Power and Authority. Investor has all necessary power and authority under all applicable provisions of law to execute and
deliver this Subscription Agreement and to carry out the provisions hereof. Upon due delivery hereof, this Subscription Agreement will
be a valid and binding obligation of Investor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights and (ii)
as limited by general principles of equity that restrict the availability of equitable remedies.
(b)
Company Offering Circular; Company Information. Investor acknowledges the public availability of the Offering Circular which can
be viewed on the SEC Edgar Database at www.sec.gov, and that Investor has reviewed the Offering Circular. Investor acknowledges that
the Offering Circular makes clear the terms and conditions of the Offering and that the risks associated therewith are described. Investor
has had an opportunity to discuss the Company’s business, management and financial affairs with management of the Company and has
had the opportunity to review the Company’s operations and facilities. Investor has also had the opportunity to ask questions of,
and receive answers from, the Company and its management regarding the terms and conditions of the Offering. Investor acknowledges that,
except as set forth herein, no representations or warranties have been made to Investor, or to any advisor or representative of Investor,
by the Company with respect to the business or prospects of the Company or its financial condition.
(c)
Investment Experience; Investor Suitability. Investor has sufficient experience in financial and business matters so as to be capable
of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision relating thereto. Alternatively,
Investor has utilized the services of a purchaser representative and, together, they have sufficient experience in financial and business
matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, and to make an informed decision
relating thereto. Investor has evaluated the risks of an investment in the Offered Shares, including those described in the section of
the Offering Circular entitled “Risk Factors”, and has determined that such an investment is suitable for Investor. Investor
has adequate financial resources for an investment of this character. Investor is capable of bearing a complete loss of Investor’s
investment in the Offered Shares.
(d)
No Registration. Investor understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the Securities Act on the ground that
the issuance thereof is exempt under Regulation A promulgated under the Securities Act, and that reliance on such exemption is predicated,
in part, on the truth and accuracy of Investor’s representations and warranties, and those of the other purchasers of the Offered
Shares in the Offering.
Investor
further understands that the Offered Shares are not being registered under the securities laws of any state, on the basis that the issuance
thereof is exempt as an offer and sale not involving a registrable public offering in such state.
Investor
covenants not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Offered Shares, unless such Offered Shares have been registered under the
Securities Act and under applicable state securities laws or exemptions from such registration requirements are available.
(e)
Illiquidity and Continued Economic Risk. Investor acknowledges and agrees that there is a limited public market for the Offered Shares
and that there is no guarantee that a market for their resale will continue to exist. Investor must, therefore, bear the economic risk
of the investment in the Subject Offered Shares indefinitely and Investor acknowledges that Investor is able to bear the economic risk
of losing Investor’s entire investment in the Subject Offered Shares.
(h)
Valuation; Arbitrary Determination of Share Purchase Price by the Company. Investor acknowledges that the Share Purchase Price of
the Offered Shares in the Offering was set by the Company on the basis of the Company’s internal valuation and no warranties are
made as to value. Investor further acknowledges that future offerings of securities of the Company may be made at lower valuations, with
the result that Investor’s investment will bear a lower valuation.
(i)
Domicile. Investor maintains Investor’s domicile (and is not a transient or temporary resident) at the address provided herein.
(j)
Foreign Investors. If Investor is not a United States person (as defined by Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended), Investor hereby represents that Investor is in full compliance with the laws of Investor’s jurisdiction in connection
with any invitation to subscribe for the Offered Shares or any use of this Subscription Agreement, including, without limitation, (1)
the legal requirements within Investor’s jurisdiction for the purchase of the Subject Offered Shares, (2) any foreign exchange
restrictions applicable to such purchase, (3) any governmental or other consents that may need to be obtained, and (4) the income tax
and other tax consequences, if any, that may be relevant to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale or transfer of the Subject Offered
Shares. Investor’s subscription and payment for and continued beneficial ownership of the Subject Offered Shares will not violate
any applicable securities or other laws of Investor’s jurisdiction.
(k)
Fiduciary Capacity. If Investor is purchasing the Subject Offered Shares in a fiduciary capacity for another person or entity, including,
without limitation, a corporation, partnership, trust or any other juridical entity, Investor has been duly authorized and empowered
to execute this Subscription Agreement and all other related documents. Upon request of the Company, Investor will provide true, complete
and current copies of all relevant documents creating Investor, authorizing Investor’s investment in the Company and/or evidencing
the satisfaction of the foregoing.
5.
Indemnity. The representations, warranties and covenants made by Investor herein shall survive the consummation of this Subscription
Agreement. Investor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors and agents, and each other person,
if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, against any and all loss, liability, claim,
damage and expense whatsoever (including, but not limited to, any and all reasonable attorneys’ fees, including attorneys’
fees on appeal) and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any false representation or warranty
or breach of failure by Investor to comply with any covenant or agreement made by Investor herein or in any other document furnished
by Investor to any of the foregoing in connection with the transaction contemplated hereby.
6.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada,
applicable to agreements made in and wholly to be performed in that jurisdiction with regards to the choice of law rules of such state,
except for matters arising under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which matters shall be construed
and interpreted in accordance with such laws.
7.
Notices. Notice, requests, demands and other communications relating to this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated
herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if and when (a) delivered personally, on the date of such delivery;
or (b) mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, in the third day after the posting thereof;
or (c) e-mailed on the date of such delivery to the address of the respective parties as follows, if to the Company, to Sharps Technology,
Inc. 105 Maxess Road, Melville, New York 11747, Attention: Robert M. Hayes, Chief Executive Officer. If to Investor, at Investor’s
address supplied in connection herewith, or to such other address as may be specified by written notice from time to time by the party
entitled to receive such notice. Any notices, requests, demands or other communications by email shall be confirmed by letter given in
accordance with (a) or (b) above.
8.
Purchase Procedure. Investor acknowledges that, in order to subscribe for the Subject Offered Shares, Investor must, and Investor
does hereby, deliver (in a manner described below) to the Company:
(a)
a single executed counterpart of the Subscription Agreement, which shall be delivered to the Company either by (1) physical delivery
to: Sharps Technology, Inc. 105 Maxess Road, Melville, New York 11747, Attention: Robert M. Hayes, Chief Executive Officer; (2) e-mail
to: roberth@sharpstechnology.com; and
(b)
payment of the Purchase Price, which shall be delivered in the manner set forth in Annex I attached hereto and made a part hereof.
9.
Miscellaneous. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural,
as the identity of the person or persons or entity or entities may require. Other than as set forth herein, this Subscription Agreement
is not transferable or assignable by Investor. The representations, warranties and agreements contained herein shall be deemed to be
made by, and be binding upon, Investor and Investor’s heirs, executors, administrators and successors and shall inure to the benefit
of the Company and its successors and assigns. None of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement may be waived, changed or terminated
orally or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein or except by a writing signed by the Company and Investor. In the event
any part of this Subscription Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions are intended to be separable and
binding with the same effect as if the void or unenforceable part were never in this Subscription Agreement. This Subscription Agreement
supersedes all prior discussions and agreements between the Company and Investor, if any, with respect to the subject matter hereof and
contains the sole and entire agreement between the Company and Investor with respect to the subject matter hereof. The terms and provisions
of this Subscription Agreement are intended solely for the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and assigns,
and it is not the intention of the parties to confer, and no provision hereof shall confer, third-party beneficiary rights upon any other
person. The headings used in this Subscription Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and do not define or limit
the provisions hereof. In the event that either party hereto shall commence any suit, action or other proceeding to interpret this Subscription
Agreement, or determine to enforce any right or obligation created hereby, then such party, if it prevails in such action, shall recover
its reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
expenses and costs of appeal, if any. All notices and communications to be given or otherwise made to Investor shall be deemed to be
sufficient if sent by e-mail to such address provided by Investor herein. Unless otherwise specified in this Subscription Agreement,
Investor shall send all notices or other communications required to be given hereunder to the Company via e-mail at roberth@sharpstechnology.com
.. Any such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been delivered and received on the first business day following that on which
the e-mail has been sent (assuming that there is no error in delivery). As used in this Section 9, the term “business day”
shall mean any day other than a day on which banking institutions in the State of Nevada are legally closed for business. This Subscription
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege under
this Subscription Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or
further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided shall be cumulative
and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.
10.
Consent to Electronic Delivery of Notices, Disclosures and Forms. Investor understands that, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
any notices, disclosures, forms, privacy statements, reports or other communications (collectively, “Communications”) regarding
the Company, Investor’s investment in the Company and the Subject Offered Shares (including annual and other updates and tax documents)
may be delivered by electronic means, such as by e-mail. Investor hereby consents to electronic delivery as described in the preceding
sentence. In so consenting, Investor acknowledges that e-mail messages are not secure and may contain computer viruses or other defects,
may not be accurately replicated on other systems or may be intercepted, deleted or interfered with, with or without the knowledge of
the sender or the intended recipient. Investor also acknowledges that an e-mail from the Company may be accessed by recipients other
than Investor and may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other
systems. Neither the Company, nor any of its respective officers, directors and affiliates, and each other person, if any, who controls
the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (collectively, the “Company Parties”), gives any warranties
in relation to these matters. Investor further understands and agrees to each of the following: (a) other than with respect to tax documents
in the case of an election to receive paper versions, none of the Company Parties will be under any obligation to provide Investor with
paper versions of any Communications; (b) electronic Communications may be provided to Investor via e-mail or a website of a Company
Party upon written notice of such website’s internet address to such Investor. In order to view and retain the Communications,
Investor’s computer hardware and software must, at a minimum, be capable of accessing the Internet, with connectivity to an internet
service provider or any other capable communications medium, and with software capable of viewing and printing a portable document format
(“PDF”) file created by Adobe Acrobat. Further, Investor must have a personal e-mail address capable of sending and receiving
e-mail messages to and from the Company Parties. To print the documents, Investor will need access to a printer compatible with his or
her hardware and the required software; (c) if these software or hardware requirements change in the future, a Company Party will notify
the Investor through written notification. To facilitate these services, Investor must provide the Company with his or her current e-mail
address and update that information as necessary. Unless otherwise required by law, Investor will be deemed to have received any electronic
Communications that are sent to the most current e-mail address that the Investor has provided to the Company in writing; (d) none of
the Company Parties will assume liability for non-receipt of notification of the availability of electronic Communications in the event
Investor’s e-mail address on file is invalid; Investor’s e-mail or Internet service provider filters the notification as
“spam” or “junk mail”; there is a malfunction in Investor’s computer, browser, internet service or software;
or for other reasons beyond the control of the Company Parties; and (e) solely with respect to the provision of tax documents by a Company
Party, Investor agrees to each of the following: (1) if Investor does not consent to receive tax documents electronically, a paper copy
will be provided, and (2) Investor’s consent to receive tax documents electronically continues for every tax year of the Company
until Investor withdraws its consent by notifying the Company in writing.
Investor
certifies that Investor has read this entire Subscription Agreement and that every statement made by Investor herein is true and complete.
The
Company may not be offering the Offered Shares in every state. The Offering Materials do not constitute an offer or solicitation in any
state or jurisdiction in which the Offered Shares are not being offered. The information presented in the Offering Materials was prepared
by the Company solely for the use by prospective investors in connection with the Offering. Nothing contained in the Offering Materials
is or should be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future performance of the Company.
The
Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, to modify, amend and/or withdraw all or a portion of
the Offering and/or accept or reject, in whole or in part, for any reason or for no reason, any prospective investment in the Offered
Shares. Except as otherwise indicated, the Offering Materials speak as of their date. Neither the delivery nor the purchase of the Offered
Shares shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since that
date.
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ANNEX
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WIRE
INSTRUCTIONS – SHARPS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Exhibit
6.2
Nephron
Purchase Agreement
This
Nephron Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of May 20, 2024 between Sharps Technology, Inc.
a Nevada publicly traded company, having an address of 105 Maxess Road, Melville, NY 11747 or a wholly-owned subsidiary, (collectively
the “Seller”), and NEPHRON SC, INC., a South Carolina limited liability company, having an address of 4500 I 2th
Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, and NEPHRON STERILE COMPOUNDING CENTER LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company,
having an address of 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172 (collectively, the “Buyer” or “Buyers”),
and together with Seller, the “Parties”, (and each, a “Party”).
Whereas,
Buyer and Seller desire to enter into an exclusive agreement with regard to the purchase and sale of polymer prefillable syringe formats
or other mutually agreed upon components or products manufactured by Seller, including as a primary supplier of polypropylene disposable
syringe formats after product qualification and acceptance, to meet Buyer’s ongoing syringe requirements (attached hereto) hereinafter
called Products; and
Whereas,
Buyer and the Seller are entering into this Agreement in good faith and are relying on its terms;
Now,
therefore, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
Exclusivity.
Exclusivity
Period shall mean the period starting on the date of the initial delivery of Products and ending five (5) years thereafter and for the
remaining Term as defined below. During the Exclusivity Period, the Buyer will not directly or indirectly, through any employee, agent,
or otherwise, and will not permit any of its agents to solicit, initiate or encourage, any offers or proposals relating to the purchase
by Buyer of COC syringes or any products similar to the COC syringes for use by Buyer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Buyer
shall have the right to purchase for resale Products. Buyer and Seller agree that during the Exclusivity Period, Buyer shall purchase
COC syringes exclusively from Seller and not from any other vendor and Seller will exclusively produce (i) the minimums required under
Schedule I for the Buyer and (ii) such quantities requested by the Buyer to meet the Safety Stock Program requirements defined below
before addressing any other customers of the Seller. Note: this exclusivity applies only to COC syringes and does not apply to any polypropylene
syringes purchased by Buyer. To the extent that Seller produces more Products than the quantities set forth on Schedule 1, Seller shall
have the right to sell such excess Products to third parties.
Purchase
and Sale of Products.
Purchase
a11d Sale. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, during the Term as defined below, Buyer shall purchase from Seller,
and Seller shall manufacture and sell to Buyer, Buyer’s requirements of the Products. Schedule 1 contains: (a) a description of
the Products to be manufactured and sold hereunder as may be augmented from time to time to include any new, future or additional products
designed by mutual consent or in accordance with the Pharma Services Agreement; (b) the purchase price for the Products; and (c) the
minimum monthly quantities of the Products to be purchased by Buyer (“Minimum Quantities”).
Unless
otherwise provided in Schedule 1, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Buyer shall purchase from Seller, and Seller
shall manufacture and sell to Buyer the quantity of Products as identified in Schedule 1.
The
Parties shall, from time to time, amend Schedule 1 to reflect any agreed upon increases in minimum quantities or prices; provided that
no such revisions will modify this Agreement or be binding on the Parties unless such revisions have been fully approved in a signed
writing by authorized Representatives of both Parties. Buyer shall purchase the Products from Seller at the prices set forth on Schedule
1 attached hereto (the “Prices”).
Safety
Stock Program {“Safety Stock”). Buyer will have the option to purchase up to two months of Minimum Quantities to establish
the Safety Stock for the purpose of ensuring the availability of product in the event of unforeseen demand exceeding the Minimum Quantities
or an unforeseen production interruption. Buyer may allocate a portion of the Minimum Quantities to the initial establishment of the
Safety Stock. If used, Buyer will have the option to replenish the Safety Stock once Minimum Quantities are met. If Buyer should require
purchase of additional quantities of Safety Stock, Buyer and Seller shall meet to determine how that can be accomplished through production
ramp-up.
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the event production is interrupted for an extended period of time, Seller will deliver Product from the Safety Stock. Once the Safety
Stock is depleted and production has not yet commenced, Buyer will be free to purchase from other suppliers and the Minimum Quantities
will be suspended. Once production is resumed, the suspension will be lifted and the Buyer’s and Seller’s obligations to
purchase Minimum Quantities under this contract will be resumed.
on-binding
Forecasts of Buyer’s Requirements (“Forecasts’). On the last business day of each month, Buyer will provide Seller
with a rolling 6-month forward order Forecast prepared in good faith. Forecasts are for informational purposes only and do not create
any binding obligations on behalf of either Party; provided, however, that Seller shall not be required to manufacture and sell to Buyer
any quantity of forecasted Products that is in excess of Seller’s Excess Capacity.
For
the purposes of this agreement, Excess Capacity will be defined as the maximum production capacity available to the Seller at the time
required by this Agreement less the sum of (i) the Minimum Quantities under Schedule I plus orders arising from the Forecast required
by the Buyer at such time; (ii) Safety Stock; and (iii) quantities needed to meet the forecasted orders, by production line, of the Buyer’s
existing other customers. Sharps will prioritize order deliveries to Nephron for Minimum Quantities, Forecasts and the Safety Stock.
Right
to Manufacture and Sell Competitive Products. This Agreement does not limit Seller’s right to manufacture or sell, or preclude
Seller from manufacturing or selling, to any Person, or entering into any agreement with any other Person related to the manufacture
or sale of, the Products and other Products that are similar to or competitive with the Products.
Buyer
agrees to purchase the minimum quantities outlined in Schedule 1. In the event the Buyer is unable to utilize all of the Minimum Quantities
in any month, Buyer will be free to resale Products in coordination with Sharps, so long as such sales are at prices agreed to by Sharps
and Nephron and to entities who are not then customers of Sharps (“Resold Products”). Sales of Resold Products shall be included
in calculating Nephron’s purchases of Minimum Quantities.
Ordering
Procedure.
Pw-chase
Orders. Buyer shall issue to Seller Purchase Orders with the Purchase Order Form included in Schedule 2 via EDI/facsimile, e-mail
or US mail. For the avoidance of doubt, any variations made to the terms and conditions of this Agreement by Buyer in any Purchase Order
are void and have no effect. Buyer shall be obligated to purchase from Seller quantities of Products specified in a Purchase Order
Acceptance,
Rejection and Cancellation of Purchase Orders. Seller accepts a Purchase Order by confirming the order in writing or by delivering
the applicable Products to Buyer, whichever occurs first.
Seller
may reject a Purchase Order for quantities greater than Seller’s Excess Capacity which it may do without liability or penalty,
and without constituting a waiver of any of Seller’s rights or remedies under this Agreement or any Purchase Order, by providing
written notice to Buyer.
Shipment,
Delivery, Acceptance, Inspection and Payment.
Shipment.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed by the Parties in writing, Buyer shall select the method of shipment of and the canier for the
Products. Seller may, with notice to the Buyer, in its sole discretion, without liability or penalty, make partial shipments of Products
to Buyer.
Transfer
of Title and Risk of Loss.
Title
to Products passes to Buyer at FOB Shipping Point.
Risk
of loss to Products passes to Buyer at FOB Shipping Point.
Inspection.
Upon receipt of such Products, Buyer shall inspect the Products received and within 15 business days (the “Inspection Period”)
shall provide notification that such Products failed the inspection, and the Buyer has rejected such Products. Seller shall have
the option to inspect the rejected Products at the Buyer’s location and perform a preliminary investigation prior to agreeing to
the issuance of a Return Authorization for the return of the rejected Products.
Payment
Terms. Seller shall issue periodic invoices to Buyer for all Products ordered, setting forth in reasonable detail the amounts payable
by Buyer under this Agreement. Buyer shall pay to Seller all invoiced amounts within ten (10) Business Days from Buyer’s receipt
of such invoice.
Seller
may, at the time it needs to obtain additional liquidity, have the option to shift from the Payment Terms to a prepayment for two months
of minimum orders at such time as may be required.
Buyer
shall make all payments in US dollars by wire transfer, in accordance with the following wire instructions to be forwarded later:
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Dispute. Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of any dispute with any invoice (along with substantiating documentation and a reasonably
detailed description of the dispute) within five (5) Business Days from Buyer’s receipt of such invoice.
Terms
and Termination.
Initial
Term. The term of this Agreement commences on the date hereof (the “Effective Date”) and continues through the end of
the Exclusivity Period unless it is earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or applicable Law (the “Initial
Term”) or is extended by the Seller and Buyer.
Renewal
Term. Upon expiration of the Initial Term, the term of this Agreement will automatically renew for additional successive two (2)
year terms unless either Party provides written Notice of non-renewal at least one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of
the then-current term (each, a “Renewal Term” and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”), unless
any Renewal Term is earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or applicable Law.
Seller’s
Right to Terminate. Seller may terminate this Agreement, by providing written Notice to Buyer:
If
Buyer fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement (“Payment Failure”) or fails to purchase the Minimum Quantities.
If
Buyer is in breach of any representation, warranty or covenant of Buyer under this Agreement (other than committing a Payment Failure),
and either the breach cannot be cured or, if the breach can be cured, it is not cured by Buyer within a commercially reasonable period
of time (in no case exceeding ten (10) days) after Buyer’s receipt of written Notice of such breach.
Effect
of Expiration or Termination.
Upon
the expiration or earlier termination by the Seller of this Agreement, all indebtedness of Buyer to Seller under this Agreement, any
other agreement or otherwise, of any kind, shall become immediately due and payable to Seller, without further notice to Buyer.
Expiration
or termination of the Term will not affect any rights or obligations of the Parties that come into effect upon or after termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
Certain
Obligations of Buyer.
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Prohibited Acts. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, neither
Buyer nor any Buyer Personnel shall actually, apparently or ostensibly on behalf of Seller
make any representations, warranties, guarantees, indemnities, similar claims or other commitments
to any customer or other Person with respect to the Products, which are additional to or
inconsistent with any then-existing representations, warranties, guarantees, indemnities,
similar claims or other commitments in this Agreement or any written documentation provided
by Seller to Buyer. |
| b) | Engage
in any unfair, competitive, misleading, or deceptive practices respecting Seller, Seller’s
Trademarks or the Products, including any Products disparagement; and |
| c) | Solicit
any of Seller’s employees for employment by Buyer or any of its Affiliates .. |
Compliance
with Laws. Buyer shall at all times comply with all Laws applicable to this Agreement, Buyer’s performance of its obligations
hereunder and Buyer’s use or sale of the Products. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Buyer shall (a) at its own
expense, maintain all certifications, credentials, licenses and permits necessary to conduct its business relating to the purchase and
use Products and (b) not engage in any activity or transaction involving the Products that violates any Law.
Representations
and Warranties.
Buyer
Representations and Warranties. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that:
| a) | It
is a limited liability company, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the State of South Carolina. |
| b) | It
is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which such
qualification is required for purposes of this Agreement. |
| c) | It
has the full right, corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform
its obligations hereunder. |
| d) | The
execution of this Agreement by its Representative whose signature is set forth at the end
of this Agreement, and the delivery of this Agreement by Buyer, have been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer. |
| e) | The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Buyer will not violate, conflict
with, require consent under or result in any breach or default under (i) any of Buyer’s
organizational documents (including its Articles of Organization and/or Operating Agreement)
(ii) any applicable Law or (iii) with or without notice or lapse of time or both, the provisions
of any material contract that the Buyer is a party to; |
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This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Buyer and
(assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Seller) constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer, enforceable
against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as maybe limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium,
or similar laws and equitable principles related to or affecting creditors’ rights generally or the effect of general principles
of equity. |
| g) | It
is in material compliance with all applicable Laws relating to this Agreement, the Products
and the operation of its business. |
| h) | It
has obtained all material licenses, authorizations, approvals, consents or permits required
by applicable Laws to conduct its business generally and to perfo1111 its obligations under
this Agreement. |
| i) | it
is not insolvent and is paying all of its debts as they become due; and |
| j) | All
financial information that it has provided to Seller is true and accurate and fairly represents
Buyer’s financial condition. |
Sellier’s
Representations and Warranties. Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that:
| a) | It
is a duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the respective
states of incorporation of the Seller. |
| b) | It
is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in
which such qualification is required for purposes of this Agreement. |
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has the full right, corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
perform its obligations hereunder. |
| d) | The
execution of this Agreement by its Representative whose signature is set forth at the end
of this Agreement, and the delivery of this Agreement by Seller, have been duly authorized
by all necessary corporate action on the part of Seller; and |
| e) | The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Seller will not violate, conflict
with, require consent under or result in any breach or default under (i) any of Seller’s
organizational documents (ii) any applicable Law. |
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This Agreement has been executed and delivered by Seller and
(assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Buyer) constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable
against Seller in accordance with its terms. |
| g) | It
is in material compliance with all applicable Laws relating to this Agreement, the Products
and the operation of its business; and |
| h) | It
has obtained all material licenses, authorizations, approvals, consents or permits required
by applicable Laws to conduct its business generally and to perform its obligations under
this Agreement. |
Indemnification.
Mutual
Indemnification. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Party (as “Indemnifying Party”) shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its Representatives/officers, directors, employees, agents, Affiliates,
successors and permitted assigns (collectively, “Indemnified Party”) against any and all losses, damages,
liabilities, deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of
whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, fees and the costs of enforcing any right to indemnification under this
Agreement and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers, included by Indemnified Party (collectively, “Losses”), relating
to/arising out or resulting from any third-party Claim or any direct Claim against Indemnifying Party alleging:
| a) | A
material breach or non-fulfillment of any representation, warranty or covenant under/representation
or warranty set forth in this Agreement by Indemnifying Party or Indemnifying Party’s
Personnel. |
| b) | Any
negligent or more culpable act or omission of Indemnifying Party or its Personnel (including
any recklessness or willful misconduct) in connection with the performance of this Agreement. |
| c) | Any
bodily injury, death of any Person or damage to real or tangible personal property caused
by the negligent acts or omissions of indemnifying Patty or its Personnel; or |
| d) | Any
failure by an Indemnifying Party or its Personnel to materially comply with any applicable
Laws. |
Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary in this Agreement, this section does not apply to any Claim (whether direct or indirect) for which a sole or
exclusive remedy is provided for under another section of this Agreement.
Exceptions
and Limitations on indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contra1y in this Agreement, an Indemnifying Party is not obligated
to indemnify or defend (if applicable) an Indemnified Party against any Claim if such Claim or corresponding Losses arise out of or result
from, in whole or in part, the Indemnified Party’s or its Personnel’s:
| a) | Negligence
or more culpable act or omission (including recklessness or willful misconduct); |
| b) | Bad
faith failure to materially comply with any of its obligations set forth in this Agreement;
or |
| c) | Use
of the Products in any manner not otherwise authorized under this Agreement or that does
not materially conform with any usage instructions/guidelines/specifications provided by
Seller. |
EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY. THIS SECTION SETS FORTH THE ENTIRE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION OF EACH INDEMNIFYING PARTY AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
FOR EACH INDEMNIFIED PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES COVERED BY THIS SECTION.
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imitation of Liability.
NO
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR I DIRECT DAMAGE . EXCEPT FOR OBLIGATIONS TO MAKE PAYMENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, LIABILITY FOR
INDEMNIFICATION, LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, OR LIABILITY FOR INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
PUNITIVE OR ENHANCED DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT,
REGARDLESS OF (A) WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, (B) WHETHER OR NOT THE OTHER PARTY WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES
AND (C) THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) UPON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF
ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
ASSUMPTION
OF RISK. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED BY THE USE
OF ANY PRODUCTS IN THE PRACTICE OF ANY PROCESS, WHETHER IN TERMS OF OPERATING COSTS, GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS, SUCCESS OR FAILURE, AND REGARDLESS
OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY SELLER, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS.
Intellectual
Property Rights.
Ownership.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that:
| a) | Except
to the extent provided in a separate written agreement between Buyer and Seller, Seller (or
its licensors) will retain all Intellectual Property Rights used to create, embodied in,
used in and otherwise relating to the Products and any of their component parts; |
| b) | Any
and all Seller’s Intellectual Property Rights are the sole and exclusive property of
Seller or its licensors; |
| c) | Buyer
shall not acquire any ownership interest in any of Seller’s Intellectual Property Rights
under this Agreement; |
| d) | Any
goodwill derived from the use by Buyer of Seller’s Intellectual Property Rights inures
to the benefit of Seller or its licensors, as the case may be; |
if
Buyer acquires any Intellectual Property Rights in or relating to any Products (including any Good) purchased under this Agreement (including
any rights in any Trademarks, derivative works or patent improvements relating thereto), by operation of law, or otherwise, such rights
are deemed and are hereby irrevocably assigned to Seller or its licensors, as the case may be, without further action by either Party;
and Buyer shall use Seller’s Intellectual Property Rights only in accordance with this Agreement and any instructions of Seller.
Prohibited
Acts. Buyer shall not
| a) | Take
any actions that interfere with any of Seller’s rights in or to Seller’s Intellectual
Property Rights, including Seller’s ownership or exercise thereof; |
| b) | Challenge
any right, title or interest of Seller in or to Seller’s Intellectual Property Rights; |
| c) | Make
any claim or take any action adverse to Seller’s ownership of Seller’s Intellectual
Property Rights; |
| d) | Register
or apply for registrations, anywhere in the world, for Seller’s Trademarks or any other
Trademark that is similar to Seller’s Trademark(s) or that incorporates Seller’s
Trademarks (in whole or in confusingly similar part); |
| e) | Use
any mark, anywhere, that is confusingly similar to Seller’s Trademarks. |
| f) | Engage
in any action that tends to disparage, dilute the value of, or reflect negatively on the
Products purchased under this Agreement (including Products) or any Seller Trademark. |
| g) | Misappropriate
any of Seller’s Trademarks for use as a domain name without prior written consent from
Seller; or |
| h) | Alter,
obscure or remove any of Seller’s Trademarks or trademark or copyright notices or any
other proprietary rights notices placed on the Products purchased under this Agreement (including
Products), marketing materials or other materials that Seller may provide. |
Confidentiality.
Scope
of Confidential Information. From time to time during the Term, either Party (as the “Disclosing Party”) may
disclose or make available to the other Party (as the “Receiving Party”) information about its business affairs,
Products and services, Forecasts, confidential information and materials comprising or relating to Intellectual Property Rights,
trade secrets, third-party confidential information and other sensitive or proprietary information. Such information whether orally
or in written, electronic, or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as
“confidential,” is collectively referred to as “Confidential Information” hereunder. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Confidential Information does not include information that, at the time of disclosure:
| a) | Ts
or becomes generally available to and known by the public other than as a result of, directly
or indirectly, any breach of this section by the Receiving Party or any of its Representatives. |
| b) | Ts
or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third-party
source, provided that such third party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such
Confidential Information. |
| c) | Was
known by or in the possession of the Receiving Party or its Representatives prior to being
disclosed by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party. |
| d) | Was
or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to or use of, in whole
or in part, any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential information; or |
| e) | Is
required to be disclosed pursuant to applicable Law. |
Protection
of Confidential Information. The Receiving Patty shall, for Three (3) years from receipt of such Confidential Information:
| a) | Protect
and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information
with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own Confidential
Information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; |
| b) | Not
use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or
used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under
this Agreement; and |
| c) | Not
disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to the Receiving Party’s
Representatives who need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party,
or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement. |
| d) | The
Receiving Party shall be responsible for any breach of this section caused by any of its
Representatives. On the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, at the Disclosing
Party’s written request, the Receiving Party and its Representatives shall, pursuant
to promptly destroy all Confidential Information and copies thereof that it has received
under this Agreement. |
Tooling.
All Tooling used to manufacture the Products is owned by Seller (“Seller Tooling”). Buyer has no right, title,
or interest in or to any of the Seller Tooling.
Access
and Audit Rights. Seller hereby grants Buyer access to Buyer’s operations, facilities, books and records, correspondence, writings,
drawings, and receipts solely related to the Products for the purpose of ensuring Seller’s compliance with appropriate regulatory
requirements. Seller shall maintain all pertinent books and records for a period of Three (3) years after expiration of the Initial Term
and/or any Renewal Term. Seller shall also cooperate fully with Buyer with respect to all reasonable requests of Buyer relating to the
foregoing access rights.
Insurance.
During the Initial Term and any Renewal Te1m, each Party shall, at its own expense, maintain and carry in full force and effect,
, Product liability insurance, subject to appropriate levels of self-insurance if used, in a sum no less than $250,000 with financially
sound and reputable insurers, and upon the other Party’s reasonable request, shall provide the other Party with a certificate of
insurance evidencing the insurance coverage specified in this Section, if requested. The certificate of insurance shall name the other
Party as an additional insured. Each Party shall provide the other Party with Thirty (30) days’ advance written notice in the event
of a cancellation or material change in such insurance policy.
FORCE
MAJEURE.
If
the performance of this Agreement or any obligation under this Agreement is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by causes beyond
either party’s reasonable control (“Force Majeure”), and if the party unable to carry out its obligations gives the
other party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the
extent necessary by such event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm
or other similar occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrection, riots, or wars,
or strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages, or other labor disputes, or supplier failures.
The
excused party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of nonperformance and shall proceed
to pe1f01m with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable
control of a party if committed, omitted, or caused by such party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.
SURVJV
ABILITY.
This
Agreement shall survive any sale, merger or change of control (“Change of Control Transaction”) of Buyer or Seller. Each
party agrees that the agreement governing such Change in Control Transaction, will provide for the assumption of this agreement by the
Successor Party.
APPLICABLE
LAW.
This
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
ATTORNEV’S
FEES.
In
the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party,
in addition to any other remedy or compensation, the successful parties attorney’s fees and costs, including fees of expert witnesses.
The awarding of attorney’s fees or expert witnesses fees may not cause any award to exceed the Limitation of Liability value set
above.
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REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK]
SIGNATURES.
This
Agreement shall be executed on behalf of Sharps Technology, Inc. by Robert M. Hayes and on behalf of Nephron Sterile Compounding Center
LLC by Lou Wood Kennedy.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
Buyer:
NEPHRON
STERILE COMPOUNDING CENTER LLC 1
By: |
/s/
Lou Wood Kennedy |
|
Date:
|
May
6, 2024 |
|
Lou
Wood Kennedy |
|
|
|
Seller:
By: |
/S/
Robert Hayes |
|
Date:
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May
6, 2024 |
|
Robert
M. Hayes |
|
|
|
1
This Agreement is conditioned upon and expressly subject to Seller consummating the purchase of the assets of INJECTEZ LLC pursuant
to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Seller and Nephron SC, Inc. In the event Seller fails to consummate the purchase as described,
this Agreement shall be null and void and of no further force and effect.
SCHEDULE
l
PRODUCTS
SUBJECT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE:
1) 10 ML AND 50 ML POLYMER (CYCLIC OLEFIN COPOLYMER) LUER LOCK SYRINGES PACKED IN NEST/TUB CONFIGURATIONS, BAGGED FOR CLEAN ROOM TRANSFER,
AND
TERMINALLY STERILIZED IN A READY TO FILL FORMAT ON HIGH SPEED FILLING EQUIPMENT
2) POLYPROPYLENE LUER LOCK SYRINGES PACKED IN SEALED TRAY CONFIGURATIONS AND TERMINALLY STERILIZED
POLYMER
(CYCLIC OLEFIN COPOLYMER) LUER LOCK SYRINGES
10
ml COC Syringes @[ ] each
50
ml COC Syringes @ $[ ]/each
INTERVAL
(10 ML) |
|
lOML
UNITS |
July
2025 - June 2026 |
|
20
million |
July
2026 - June 2027 |
|
20
million |
July
2027 - June 2028 |
|
20
million |
July
2028 - June 2029 |
|
20
million |
July
2029 - June 2030 |
|
20
million |
|
|
|
INTERVAL
(50 ML) |
|
50ML
UNITS |
December
2025 - November 2026 |
|
5
million |
December
2026 - November 2027 |
|
5
million |
December
2027 - November 2028 |
|
5
million |
December
2028- November 2029 |
|
5
million |
December
2029-November 2030 |
|
5
million |
POLYPROPYLENE
LUER LOCK SYRINGES
10
ml PP Plastic syringes @ a price to be determined
INTERVAL |
|
lOML
UNITS |
November
2024 - October 2025 |
|
Volume
as required* |
November
2025 - October 2026 |
|
Volume
as required* |
November
2026 - October 2027 |
|
Volume
as required* |
November
2027 - October 2028 |
|
Volume
as required* |
November
2028 - October 2029 |
|
Volume
as required* |
*ESTIMATED
TO BE 10 MILLION UNITS
SCHEDULE2
PURCHASE
ORDER FORM
EXHIBIT
A
BUYER’S
SPECIFICATIONS
I
0mL Inject EZ Syringe Barrel
IOmL
Inject EZ Tip Cap Closure
I0mL
Tnject EZ Syringe Lubrication
I
0mL Inject EZ Packaging Materials
l
0mL Inject EZ Plunger Rod
10mL
Inject EZ Plunger Rod Piston
1
0mL Inject EZ Sterilization
50mL
Inject EZ Syringe Barrel
50mL
Inject EZ Tip Cap Closure
50mL
Inject EZ Syringe Lubrication
50mL
Inject EZ Packaging Materials
50mL
Inject EZ Plunger Rod
50mL
Inject EZ Plunger Rod Piston
50mL
Inject EZ Sterilization
I
0mL PP Disposable Syringe Assembly
10mL
PP Syringe Lubrication
I
0mL PP Packaging Materials
10mL
PP EZ Sterilization
[TO
BE SUPPLIED BY NEPHRON/BUYER)
Exhibit
6.3
AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Amendment
No. 1 to Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2024 (this “Amendment”), by and between Sharps Technology,
Inc., a Nevada company (“Sharps”), Sharps Technology Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sharps (“Newco”)
(Newco and Sharps are collectively referred to as the “Buyer”), and InjectEZ, LLC (the “Seller”). Sharps, Newco
and the Seller are referred to collectively as, the “Parties”, and each, a “Party”.
WHEREAS,
the Parties have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 22, 2023 (the “Existing Agreement”);
WHEREAS,
the Existing Agreement has not closed within the anticipated timeframe contemplated therein; and
WHEREAS,
the Parties hereto desire to amend the Existing Agreement on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
| 1. | Definitions.
Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment have the respective meanings assigned
to them in the Existing Agreement. |
| 2. | Amendments
to the Existing Agreement. As of the date hereof, the Existing Agreement is hereby amended
or modified as follows: |
| (a) | The
definition of “Consideration” as defined in Section 2.6 of the Existing Agreement
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: |
| (i) | “Cash
Consideration” means $35,000,000 (35 million) in cash payable on Closing; $1,000,000
of the Cash Consideration shall be payable as a deposit within 14 days of the approval by
the Seller’s senior lender as set forth in Section 6 of this Agreement and the related
transactions contemplated hereby. The $1,000,000 deposit (the “Deposit”) shall
be held by a mutually agreeable third party designated by the Seller pursuant to a customary
mutually agreeable escrow agreement to be entered into prior to the payment of the deposit
and shall be non-refundable unless the failure to consummate the purchase of the Transferred
Assets is a result of the failure or inability of the Seller to comply with the terms of
the Asset Purchase Agreement, as amended hereby including the failure to remove all outstanding
liens on the Assets. |
| (ii) | The
reference to the $10.0 million subordinated Note shall be eliminated. |
(b)The
definition of Transferred Assets shall be modified so that the Transferred Assets shall consist of all of the assets identified in Schedule
2(b) hereto.
©
Section 2.3. Assumption of Certain Liabilities and Obligations shall be modified to read as follows:
Subject
to the terms and conditions set forth herein, at the Closing, Buyer shall assume and discharge all of the Assumed Liabilities pursuant
to Assigned Contracts, relating to up to $4.0 million of liabilities relating to the Transferred Assets which the Buyer shall satisfy
at Closing, which are all identified on Schedule 1.2 hereto..
| (b) | Section
2.6 (b) shall provide for an 8-year lease instead of a 10-year lease and the lease attached
as Exhibit A of the Existing Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
with Exhibit A attached hereto to this Amendment. |
| (c) | Section
2.6 (d) of the Existing Agreement is revised to read as follows, “Seller agrees to
use their best efforts to provide laboratory support to the Buyer as requested. In addition,
the Seller will provide support explaining the historical relationship with the contractors
who they purchased equipment from or who are contracted to provide continuing maintenance
on such equipment. All references to the Support Agreement shall be eliminated. All reasonable
requests for services or assistance made by Buyer which relate to the Assets being acquired
shall be provided at Nephron’s cost but paid for by Buyer. Schedule 2.6 (d) contains
a list of the services that the Buyer is requesting and the Seller is willing to provide. |
| (d) | Section
2.6 (e) of the Existing Agreement shall be revised to read as follows “Nephron Supply
Agreement. Prior to or upon the Closing, Nephron and Buyer shall enter into a five-year supply
agreement, commencing on the date when the Buyer is able to deliver product suitable to Nephron,
with a potential two-year extension, whereby Nephron shall agree to purchase certain products
identified on Schedule 2.6 (e) to the new Supply Agreement to be entered into between the
Parties, in the quantities and at the prices set forth on such Schedule 2.6 (e) to the Supply
Agreement. |
| (e) | Section
3.4 shall be revised to provide as follows: Additional Information. In addition, the Seller
shall provide the Buyer with electronic access to all Inject EZ files that are aligned with
building design, equipment, operational and safety procedures, quality system documentation,
standard operating procedures, work instructions and process development. |
| (f) | Section
3.8 is hereby amended to add an additional sentence that reads as follows: All invoices related
to the Transferred Assets shall have been paid and all liens related to the Transferred Assets
shall have been satisfied. |
| (g) | Date
of Effectiveness; Limited Effect. This Amendment will be deemed effective on the date
first written above (the “Effective Date”). Except as expressly provided
in this Amendment, all of the terms and provisions of the Existing Agreement are and will
remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed by the Parties. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the amendments contained herein will not be construed
as an amendment to or waiver of any other provision of the Existing Agreement or as a waiver
of or consent to any further or future action on the part of either Party that would require
the waiver or consent of the other Party. On and after the Effective Date, each reference
in the Existing Agreement to “this Agreement,” “the Agreement,” “hereunder,”
“hereof,” “herein,” or words of like import, and each reference to
the Existing Agreement in any other agreements, documents, or instruments executed and delivered
pursuant to, or in connection with, the Existing Agreement, will mean and be a reference
to the Existing Agreement as amended by this Amendment. |
| 3. | Representations
and Warranties. Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other Party that: |
| (a) | It
has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Amendment and to perform its
obligations hereunder and under the Existing Agreement as amended by this Amendment. |
| (b) | The
execution of this Amendment by the individual whose signature is set forth at the end of
this Amendment on behalf of such Party, and the delivery of this Amendment by such Party,
have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Party. |
| (c) | This
Amendment has been executed and delivered by such Party and (assuming due authorization,
execution, and delivery by the other Party hereto) constitutes the legal, valid, and binding
obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, except
as may be limited by any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or
similar laws and equitable principles related to or affecting creditors’ rights generally
or the effect of general principles of equity. |
EXCEPT
FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN ARTICLES III AND IV OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT AND IN THIS SECTION 4 OF
THIS AMENDMENT, (A) NEITHER PARTY HERETO NOR ANY PERSON ON SUCH PARTY’S BEHALF HAS MADE OR MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WHETHER ARISING BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE,
USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, AND (B) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS NOT RELIED
UPON ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY THE OTHER PARTY, OR ANY OTHER PERSON ON SUCH OTHER PARTY’S BEHALF, EXCEPT AS
SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 4.
| (a) | This
Amendment is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South
Carolina, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions of such State. |
| (b) | This
Amendment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon each of the Parties and each
of their respective successors and assigns. |
| (c) | The
headings in this Amendment are for reference only and do not affect the interpretation of
this Amendment. |
| (d) | This
Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of
which constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this
Amendment electronically or by facsimile shall be effective as delivery of an original executed
counterpart of this Amendment. |
| (e) | This
Amendment constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings,
agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such
subject matter. |
| 5. | Closing.
Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days from the date of this Agreement to consummate the transaction
contemplated herein; provided, however, Buyer may extend such time by fifteen (15) days in
its discretion. During the 45-60 day period and provided that the Deposit has been made ,
the Seller shall not enter into any agreement for the sale of the transferred Assets. |
| 6. | Condition
Precedent. As a continuing condition precedent to Buyer’s obligation to purchase
and Seller’s obligation to sell the Transferred Assets, Seller must first obtain the
approval of and agreement by any lien holder currently holding a lien on the Transferred
Assets (the “Lender Approval”). Seller agrees that it will request such approval
within two (2) business days of the execution of this Amendment, diligently pursue obtaining
the same and obtain the same no later than ten (10) business days following the date of this
Amendment. In the event that the Deposit is not made, this Agreement shall become null and
void. |
[SIGNATURE
PAGE TO FOLLOW]
SIGNATURES
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment as on the date first written above.
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/S/
Robert Hayes |
|
Name: |
Robert
Hayes |
|
Title: |
CEO |
|
|
|
|
SHARPS
TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/S/
Robert Hayes |
|
Name: |
Robert
Hayes |
|
Title: |
CEO |
|
|
|
|
INJECT
EZ, LLC |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/S/
Lou Wood Kennedy |
|
Name: |
Lou
Wood Kennedy |
|
Title: |
Manager |
|
|
|
|
By: |
/S/
William Kennedy |
|
Name: |
William
P. Kennedy |
|
Title: |
Manager |
|
EXHIBT
A
LEASE
AGREEMENT
This
Lease Agreement (this “Lease”) made to be effective as of the [ ] day of 2024 between Kennedy Innovation Complex
LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company, having its principal office at 4838 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172
(“Lessor”) and Sharps Technology, Inc, 105 Maxess Road, Melville, New York 11747, a Nevada corporation, and Sharps
Technology Acquisition Corp. (collectively, “Lessee”) and InjectEZ LLC, a South Carolina limited liability company,
having its principal office at 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172 ( “ prior Lessee”).
W
I T N E S S E T H:
Lessor
leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor, the rentable square feet in the building and improvements and as more particularly set
forth on Exhibit A (collectively, the “Premises”).
ARTICLE
1
TERM; RENEWAL
1.01 Except
as provided herein below, the initial term of this Lease shall be for ten (10) years. (Hereinafter referred to as the “Lease
Term”). Subject to Section 1.02 hereof, the initial term of this Lease shall commence on the date determined in Section 1.02
(the “Commencement Date”) and end at midnight no later than ten (10) years later (the “Expiration Date”).
Upon one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to Lessor, Lessee shall have four (4) successive options to renew the Lease
Term for five (5) years, each successive five (5) year period shall be referred to as a Lease Term.
1.02 The
Commencement Date of the initial term of this Lease shall be [May] 1, 2024, which is the date Lessor delivered the Premises to Lessee.
If the Commencement Date is the first day of a calendar month, the term of this Lease shall expire at midnight on the last day of the
calendar month of the last month of the initial term. If the Commencement Date is not the first day of a calendar month, the term of
this Lease shall expire as if the Commencement Date was the first day of the next succeeding month.
1.03 If
Lessee shall remain in possession of the Premises after the expiration of the then current term of this Lease, without having exercised
a renewal as provided in Section 1.01, and without Lessor’s consent, which consent may be given or withheld by Lessor in its sole
and absolute discretion, it shall not be deemed or construed to be a renewal or extension of this Lease but shall only operate to create
a month-to-month tenancy at the rental rate paid by Lessee during the last month of the Lease Term and said month-to-month tenancy may
be terminated by either party at the end of any month upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party.
1.04 Lessee’s
entry into, and taking possession of, the Premises shall constitute Lessee’s acknowledgment that the Premises are in good and tenantable
condition at the beginning of the term. At the time of execution of this Lease or at any time thereafter, Lessor shall be under no duty
to make any alterations or repairs to the Premises, except as agreed to and specifically set forth in this Lease.
ARTICLE
2
RENT PAYMENTS
2.01 During
the initial five (5) year Lease Term, the net annual rental (the “Net Rent”) for the Lease term shall be Four Hundred Eighty-Six
Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($486,000.00). Lessee shall be required to make payments monthly, on the 1st day of each month
in the amount of one-twelfth of the Net Rent. Beginning in the sixth year of the Lease Term and in every year of the Lease Term thereafter,
the Net Rent shall increase by the increase in CPI. For the purposes herein, “CPI” means the CONSUMER PRICE INDEX for all
Urban Consumers (All Items U.S. City Average 1982–84 equals 100), published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department
of Labor. For the purposes of determining the annual increase in the CPI, subtract 1 from the fraction whose denominator is the monthly
CPI number for [May] of the calendar year prior to the calendar year that the determination of the annual increase in the CPI is being
made and whose numerator is the corresponding monthly CPI number for [May] of the calendar year in which the determination of the annual
increase in the CPI is being made. By way of example, and not as a limitation, if the monthly CPI number for September 2028 were 230
(denominator) and the monthly CPI number for [May] 2029 were 237 (numerator), then 1 subtracted from the fraction would mean an annual
increase in the CPI of 3 and 4/100 percent (3.04%). Thereafter, the annual increase in the CPI for each 12-month period of this Lease
will be computed in a like manner. If the monthly CPI number is not available during any calendar month required for determination of
the annual increase, then the Annual Rent will be increased 3 percent (3.0%), as set forth herein, until the appropriate monthly CPI
becomes available, at which time the increase above 3 percent (3.0%), if any, will be retroactive to the beginning of the then current
Lease year and be due and payable to Lessor within 30 days as rent, and if less than 3% the difference will be credited against Lessee’s
next payment of rent. In the event that CPI is terminated or unavailable for any reason, the calculation will be made by using the successor
index or the one most nearly comparable to it.
2.02 Lessor
shall receive the Net Rent free of reductions of every description for each lease month. All rental payments shall be made at the address
specified above or such other location as specified in writing by Lessor from time to time.
2.03 Lessee
shall pay to Lessor all other sums that may become due or be payable by Lessee under this Lease, at the time and in the manner provided
in this Lease. All of such other sums so to be paid may, at Lessor’s option, be deemed to be additional rent, and in the event
of non-payment, Lessor shall have all the rights and remedies provided in this Lease in the case of the non-payment of rent. These amounts
shall be based on the percentage of the rentable square feet in Premises as they relate to the total rentable square feet in the building
in which the Premises are located.
ARTICLE
3
USE
AND MAINTENANCE
3.01 The Premises shall be utilized for any and all lawful purposes.
3.02 The
Premises shall be kept in good order and repair by Lessee, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, and Lessee shall make all repairs
and replacements, which may be necessary or required to the Building, including any damage to the plumbing or windows, or the roof, including
all components, systems, fixtures, common areas, roof repair, roof maintenance, landscape maintenance, and parking lot maintenance and
repair.
3.03 No
Hazardous Materials shall be permitted to be generated, stored, handled or disposed of on or about the Premises; provided, however, that
this provision shall not be applicable to materials located on the Premises used by occupants in the normal course of business so long
as the same are stored, utilized and disposed of in accordance with all applicable Governmental Requirements (hereafter defined) and
are of a type and quantity normally found in industrial buildings and other Premises dedicated to the uses permitted herein and which
do not represent any material danger to persons or property if an accident were to occur with respect thereto.
ARTICLE
4
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
4.01 Subject
to Lessor liability for environmental conditions prior to the Lease date, throughout the term of this Lease, Lessee shall, at its own
cost and expense, promptly observe and comply with all laws, orders, regulations, rules, ordinances, and requirements of the Federal,
State, County and local Governments, including all Environmental Laws (as defined in Article 28) and of all of their administrative departments,
bureaus, officials and of the local fire insurance rating organization, and of all insurance companies writing policies covering the
Premises or any part thereof, whether those laws, orders, regulations, rules, ordinances, or requirements relate to structural repairs,
changes, or alterations to or in and about the Premises or to repairs, changes, or alterations incident to or as the result of any use
or occupation of the Premises, or use of the adjacent sidewalks, and whether the same now are in force, or that may, at any time in the
future, be enacted or directed (collectively “Governmental Requirements”); and Lessee shall pay all costs, expenses, claims,
fines, penalties, and damages that may in any manner arise out of or be imposed because of the failure of Lessee to comply with these
covenants.
4.02 Lessee,
after notice to Lessor, may, by appropriate proceedings conducted promptly at its own expense, in its name or (whenever necessary) Lessor’s
name, contest in good faith the validity or enforcement of any such law, order, regulation, rule, ordinance, or requirement, and may
defer compliance therewith provided that (a) such non- compliance shall not constitute a crime on the part of Lessor, (b) Lessee shall
diligently prosecute such contest to final determination by the court, department, or governmental authority or body having final jurisdiction.
Lessor agrees to cooperate reasonably with Lessee, and to execute any documents or pleadings reasonably required, for the purpose
of any such contest, provided that Lessee shall discharge any expense or liability of Lessor in connection therewith.
ARTICLE
5
SURRENDER AT END OF TERM
5.01 Subject
to Article 9 and the Nephron space, Lessee shall surrender and deliver up the Premises, including all systems (but without Lessee’s
proprietary software) and fixtures used in connection with the operation of the Premises (excluding movable trade fixtures and equipment
owned by Lessee in possession of the Premises, all of which shall be retained by Lessee and removed by Lessee at their expense), with
all damage and unsightly conditions caused by such removal to be repaired at the expiration of this Lease or sooner termination in good
repair and condition, reasonable wear and tear thereof excepted.
ARTICLE
6
MECHANICS’ LIENS
6.01
Lessee shall have no power to subject the Premises or Lessor’s interest in the Premises to any mechanics’ or other liens,
other than a mortgage lien satisfying the requirements of Article 12 hereof. If any mechanics’ or other liens or order for the
payment of money shall be filed against the Premises or any building or improvement thereon by reason of or arising out of any labor
or material furnished or alleged to have been furnished or to be furnished to or for Lessee at the Premises, or for or by reason of any
change, alteration, or addition or the cost or expense thereof or any contract relating thereto, Lessee shall use its best efforts to
promptly cause the same to be discharged of record against the Premises, by bond or otherwise as allowed by law at the expense of Lessee,
within 90 days after written demand therefor, and shall also defend on behalf of Lessor at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, any
action, suit, or proceeding that may be brought thereon or for the enforcement of those liens, lien or orders, and Lessee shall save
harmless Lessor from any judgment, claim or damage resulting therefrom.
ARTICLE
7
UTILITIES
AND OTHER SERVICES
7.01 During
the Lease Term, Lessee shall be solely responsible for the payment due for electrical, natural gas, sewer, water and other utility service
provided to the Premises, as well as all other services required to operate the Premises in accordance with the terms of this Lease which
it is occupying, including trash removal services, heating, air conditioning and ventilation and other system contracts, private security
services, landscaping and exterior maintenance services and outside lighting. All payments due hereunder shall be made in a reasonably
timely manner to assure proper operations of the Premises on a continuing basis.
ARTICLE
8
INDEMNIFICATION
OF LESSOR/LESSEE
8.01 Lessee
shall keep, save, and hold harmless Lessor from any and all loss, damage, claims or causes of action (including reasonable attorneys’
fees) arising out of or related directly or indirectly to Lessee’s occupancy of the Premises (but not Nephron’s occupancy)
during the term of this Lease, including (without limitation) acts or omissions of Lessee, Lessee’s agents or servants involving
negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct or failure of Lessee to comply with this Lease.
8.02 Without
limiting the foregoing, Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against any and all damages, penalties, fines, claims,
liens, suits, liabilities, costs (including clean-up costs), judgments and expenses (including attorneys’, consultants’,
or experts’ fees and expenses) of every kind and nature suffered by or asserted against Lessor as a direct or indirect result of
any violation of any Environmental Law by Lessee or any other party (other than Nephron or Lessor) on or about the Premises during the
term of this Lease.
8.03 Lessor
shall keep, save, and hold harmless Lessee from any and all loss, damage, claims or causes of action (including reasonable attorneys’
fees) arising out of or related directly or indirectly to the Lease Term and any extension thereof, including (without limitation) acts
or omissions of Lessor, Lessor’s agents or servants involving negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct or failure of Lessor
to comply with this Lease and Lessor’s responsibilities hereunder.
8.04 Without
limiting the foregoing, Lessor shall indemnify and hold Lessee harmless from and against any and all damages, penalties, fines, claims,
liens, suits, liabilities, costs (including clean-up costs), judgments and expenses (including attorneys’, consultants’,
or experts’ fees and expenses) of every kind and nature suffered by or asserted against Lessee as a direct or indirect result of
any violation of any Environmental Law by Lessor or any other party on or about the Premises or any action required to be done by the
Lessor pursuant to the terms of this Lease.
ARTICLE
9
CASUALTY
INSURANCE; RESTORATION
9.01 Lessee
shall at all times during the term of this Lease, at Lessee’s expense, insure and keep insured by responsible insurance companies
authorized to do business in South Carolina and which is rated A+ by the latest Best Guide with financial size category of Class
9 or higher unless otherwise approved by Lessor, during the Lease Term and thereafter all such costs for insurance. Premises and all
alterations, extensions, and improvements thereto and replacements thereof, against loss or damage by fire and the risks contemplated
within the extended coverage endorsement, including loss of rent coverage (as such endorsement in the broadest form may customarily be
written in that state from time to time) and against such other risks as are customary and shall reasonably be required by Lessor, or
as shall be required by any Institutional Lender (as defined in Article 28) holding a mortgage and/or security interest on and/or in
the Premises, in an amount equal to the full replacement value, from time to time, of the Premises, excluding land and foundation, and
may provide for reasonable deductibles. Lessor agrees to pay the premiums on this insurance, as and when those premiums become due and
payable, and promptly to deliver to and deposit with Lessee copies of all such policies of insurance with due proof of payment of premiums,
and to deliver renewal policies, with such proof, to Lessee within 25 days prior to expiration of the policies. All policies of fire
and other insurance described in this Section 9.01 shall be for the benefit of, Lessor (as an additional insured), Lessee, and any Institutional
Lender holding an Institutional Mortgage on Lessor’s interest in the Premises, as their interests may appear, but the interest
of any such mortgagee shall be covered by the customary mortgagee endorsement employed in South Carolina. Lessee agrees to reimburse
Lessor in full for the costs of the premiums for such policies within fifteen (15) days of being provided evidence of payment of the
same from Lessor.
9.02 If
during the term of the Lease of the Premises, the Premises shall be damaged or destroyed by fire or any other casualty the Lease shall
remain in force and effect and the proceeds of such insurance shall be delivered to the Lessee for the purposes of restoration of the
Premises and improvements therein or thereon.
ARTICLE
10
CONDEMNATION
10.01 If
any governmental entity shall at any time during the term of this Lease lawfully condemn and by reason thereof acquire title to Lessor’s
interest in the Premises, in or by condemnation proceedings in pursuance of the law, general, special, or otherwise, Lessor shall be
entitled to and shall, except as hereinafter provided, receive any award that may be made, which shall be made available to Lessee for
restoration of the Premises. This assignment shall not include any award for taking of or damage to the trade fixtures of Lessee, or
its subtenants, nor shall it include any award for the loss of business to the Lessee. Those amounts shall be paid directly to the Lessee
with Lessor having no right to share in same.
ARTICLE
11
CURING
LESSEE’S DEFAULTS
11.01 Should
either Party fail to perform any of its obligations under this Lease within 30 days after the giving of written notice by the other Party
(but in any event, regardless of that notice or the lack thereof, promptly before the accrual of any penalty as provided by law or by
any mortgage held by an institutional lender (as defined in Article 28) superior to this Lease, the Party giving notice may perform those
obligations and add any such sum or sums paid or expended in that performance to or against any rent then due or thereafter falling due
under this Lease with like effect as if an original part of that installment, and that sum or sums shall be and become additional rental.
This Article 11, however, does not grant Lessee any license or privilege to allow the Premises to be without the insurance coverage provided
by Article 9, or Lessee to be without the liability insurance protection provided by Article 19, and the failure promptly to comply with
Articles 9 and 19 shall privilege Lessor to place immediately the necessary insurance, and the cost thereof shall be additional rent
and collectible as such. The 30-day notice provided by this Article 11 is the same 30-day notice provided by Articles 14.01 B or C and
not an additional one.
ARTICLE
12
MORTGAGING;
ASSIGNMENT; SUBLETTING
12.01 Except
for Permitted Transfers (see 28.06), Lessee shall not sublet all or any portion of the Premises without the prior written consent of
Lessor, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Any sublease shall be subject and subordinate to this Lease and Lessee shall
remain liable for the performance of all of its covenants and agreements under this Lease. Except for Permitted Transfers (see 28.06),
Lessee shall not assign this Lease in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Lessor, which consent may not be unreasonably
withheld. No assignment shall be effective unless each such assignee by written instrument or operation of law, shall assume and become
bound to perform and observe all of the covenants and agreements of Lessee under this Lease, provided that Lessee shall not be released
of liability for the payment of Net Rent and for the performance and observance of any of the other covenants and agreements of Lessee
under the Lease after the effective time of such assignment.
12.02 Lessor
may assign this Lease at any time after execution provided that Lessor’s assignee assumes all of Lessor’s obligations and
liabilities under this Lease and in no way are the Lessee’s obligations hereunder to be diminished in any way.
12.03 Lessee may mortgage its interest in this Lease, consistent with the following:
12.04
Leasehold Mortgage Provisions
(a) Lessee
shall have the right, at any time, without Lessor’s consent, to mortgage this Lease and the leasehold estate hereby created to
any Leasehold Mortgagee (as hereinafter defined), and to enter into any and all extensions, modifications, amendments, consolidations,
replacements and refinancings of such Leasehold Mortgage (as hereinafter defined), provided that there shall not be more than one Leasehold
Mortgage at any given time and that no Leasehold Mortgage shall affect Lessor’s reversionary interest and estate in and to the
Premises. Lessee shall notify Lessor thirty (30) days prior to entering into such Leasehold Mortgage and shall provide Lessor with the
name and address of the Leasehold Mortgagee. If requested to do so by Lessor, Lessee shall furnish Lessor with copies of the documents
evidencing and securing the Leasehold Mortgage. The execution and delivery of any Leasehold Mortgage shall not be deemed to constitute
an assignment or transfer of this Lease nor shall the Leasehold Mortgagee, as such, be deemed an assignee or transferee of this Lease
so as to require such Leasehold Mortgagee to assume the performance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions on the part of Lessee
to be performed hereunder. If Lessee shall mortgage this Lease and provide Lessor with the Leasehold Mortgagee’s name and address,
then until such Leasehold Mortgage shall be satisfied and discharged of record, the following provisions shall apply, notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, and any pertinent provisions of this Lease shall be deemed to be amended and modified
to the extent necessary so as to provide as follows:
(b) This
Lease shall not be surrendered, modified or amended without the prior written consent of any Leasehold Mortgagee.
(c) Lessor
shall, at the same time of mailing or serving on Lessee any notice of default, send by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
a copy of such notice to the Leasehold Mortgagee. The Leasehold Mortgagee shall thereupon have the same right to cure the default as
is provided to Lessee, and Lessor shall accept such cure by or at the instigation of the Leasehold Mortgagee as if such cure was accomplished
by Lessee.
(d) No
default on the part of Lessee, in the performance of work to be performed, or acts to be done, or conditions to be remedied, which cannot
reasonably be completed within any applicable grace period, shall result in a termination of this Lease, if steps shall, in good faith,
have been commenced by the Leasehold Mortgagee promptly to rectify the default, and shall be prosecuted to completion with diligence.
(e) If,
before the expiration of any applicable grace period, the Leasehold Mortgagee shall have paid to Lessor all rent and all other charges
provided for in this Lease which are then in default, and shall have cured, or shall be diligently pursuing to cure any non-monetary
default under this Lease, then Lessor shall not be entitled to terminate this Lease and any notice of termination theretofore given shall
be void and of no effect.
(f) In
the event of a termination of this Lease prior to the date herein definitely fixed for the end and expiration of the Lease and the Term,
as the same be extended by any renewal of the original Term, whether by summary dispossess proceedings, service of notice to terminate,
or otherwise, Lessor shall, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, serve on the Leasehold Mortgagee written notice
of such termination, together with a statement of any and all sums which would at that time be due under this Lease but for such termination,
and of all other defaults, if any, under this Lease then known to Lessor. The Leasehold Mortgagee shall also have the right to obtain
an assignment of this Lease by the Lessee hereunder to the Leasehold Mortgagee or the Leasehold Mortgagee’s designated assignee
without the consent of the Lessor if in connection with a “lease assignment in lieu of foreclosure” or assignment post foreclosure.
The Leasehold Mortgagee shall thereupon have the option to obtain a new or direct lease in accordance with and on the following terms
and conditions:
(i)
twenty (20) days after service of the aforementioned notice of termination, Lessor shall enter into a new or direct lease (the “New
Lease”) of the Premises with the Leasehold Mortgagee, or its designee (the “New Lessee”), as provided in the following
clause (ii).
(ii)
The New Lease shall be entered into at the reasonable cost of the New Lessee, shall be effective as of the date of termination of this
Lease, and shall be for the remainder of the Term and at the rent and additional rent and on all the agreements, terms, covenants, and
conditions hereof. On the execution of the New Lease, the New Lessee shall pay any and all sums which would at the time of the execution
thereof be due under this Lease but for the termination as aforesaid and shall otherwise fully remedy or agree in writing to remedy any
existing non-monetary default under this Lease. The New Lessee shall pay all necessary and reasonable expenses, including reasonable
counsel fees and court costs incurred by Lessor in terminating this Lease and in recovering possession of the Premises as well as in
the preparation, execution, and delivery of the New Lease.
(g) The
New Lease, the leasehold estate created thereby and all the rights of the Lessee under the New Lease are and shall be subject and subordinate
in any respect to the encumbrances, conditions of title and other matters now affecting the fee title to the Premises or any part thereof,
and to any Fee Mortgage now on or hereafter placed on the fee of the Premises, or any part thereof, or which affects or may hereafter
affect the fee title to the Premises (or Lessor’s interest in the Lease) and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements
and extensions of the Fee Mortgage, as the same may be amended, extended, modified, refinanced and/or replaced. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
as a condition for such subordination with respect to any mortgage hereafter affecting the Premises, Lessor agrees to obtain a Non-disturbance
Agreement from the holder of any such mortgage provided that, the holder of same requires this Lease to be subject and subordinate thereto.
Any such Non-disturbance Agreement shall be in the form generally used by the applicable mortgagee provided same is commercially reasonable.
(h) Leasehold
Mortgagee shall be entitled to an estoppel certificate from Lessor as provided in Article 27 of the Lease.
(i) As
used herein, (i) the term “Leasehold Mortgage” shall mean a mortgage or other similar instrument creating a lien or other
encumbrance on the leasehold interest by a Leasehold Mortgagee and any modification of any of the terms thereof and (ii) the term “Leasehold
Mortgagee” shall mean any insurance company, bank or trust company, educational or charitable institution, union, pension, profit
or retirement fund or trust, real estate investment trust or other financial or lending institution generally recognized at the time
as an “institutional lender” which makes or holds any Leasehold Mortgage and/or its successors and assigns (each such holder
shall be deemed a “Leasehold Mortgagee”).
ARTICLE
13
TAXES
13.01 Lessee
shall, pay and discharge all duties, taxes, charges for water, sewer taxes, assessments, extraordinary as well as ordinary, whether foreseen
or unforeseen, as shall, during the term of this Lease, be laid, levied, assessed, imposed or otherwise accrue upon the Premises or liens
upon the Premises, unless they shall be the responsibility of the Lessor, or any part thereof, or any appurtenances thereto or the leasehold
estate created by this Lease whether by virtue of any present or future law, order, or ordinance of the United States of America, or
of the City, County, or other local government, or of any department, office, or bureau thereof, or any other governmental authority,
or otherwise. The duties, taxes, charges, assessments, and payments described in this Section 13.01 are sometimes referred to in this
Article collectively as “Impositions.” In the event of any future tax abatement, the Lessee shall be made aware of such abatement
and shall receive credit therefor.
13.02 All
Impositions shall be paid by Lessee when they become due and payable without interest or penalty to the department, officer, or bureau
charged with the collection thereof. But nothing in this Lease shall require Lessee to pay any inheritance, franchise, income, payroll,
employment, workers compensation, excise, privilege, rent, capital stock, estate or profit tax, or any tax of similar nature, that is,
or may be, imposed upon Lessor, unless those taxes shall be levied upon the rent reserved in this Lease in the place of real estate/property
taxes upon the Premises.
13.03 All
taxes, assessments, and water rents that are mentioned above to be paid by Lessee shall be prorated and adjusted for the fiscal years
in which the term of this Lease begins and ends.
13.04 In
the case of assessments for local improvements or betterments that are assessed or imposed during the term of this Lease and that may
be payable in installments, Lessee shall only be obligated to pay the installments that fall due during the term of this Lease, unless
same are the responsibility of the Lessor.
13.05 Lessee
may contest or review by legal proceedings or in any manner that Lessee in its opinion shall deem advisable (which proceedings or other
steps taken by Lessee, if instituted, shall be conducted diligently at its own expense and free of expense to Lessor) any and all Impositions
levied, assessed, or imposed upon or against the Premises or taxes in lieu thereof, required to be paid by Lessee under this Lease and
payment thereof shall be deferred as long as such contest is pending. No such contest or review shall be undertaken or payment deferred
in a manner that exposes the Premises or Lessor’s interest therein to jeopardy.
13.06 Lessee
upon request of Lessor will promptly exhibit to Lessor all paid bills (or copies) for real estate taxes, water rates, and assessments,
which bills after inspection by Lessor shall be returned to Lessee.
ARTICLE
14
DEFAULTS
14.01 Each of the following shall be deemed a default by Lessee and a breach of this Lease:
(a) Lessee’s
failure to pay any installment of Net Rent or to pay any additional rent, which failure persists after the expiration of 5 days with
regard to the payment of Net Rent or 30 days with regard to the payment of any additional rent, from the date Lessor gives written notice
to Lessee calling attention to the existence of that failure.
(b) Lessee’s
failure to observe or perform any of its obligations under the other terms, covenants, or conditions of this Lease, which failure persists
after the expiration of 30 days from the date Lessor gives notice to Lessee calling attention to the existence of that failure, but,
if the matter that is the subject of the notice is of such a nature that it cannot be reasonably corrected within 30 days, then no default
shall be deemed to have occurred if Lessee promptly, upon the receipt of the notice, commences the curing of the default and diligently
prosecutes the same to completion. However, if the default is one relating to a matter that exposes space occupants or the public to
a danger to safety or health of which the public authorities have given due notice to Lessee, then such shorter notice to Lessee, whether
written or otherwise, shall be sufficient as the circumstances demand with the responsibility of Lessee to take corrective measures forthwith.
(c) The
adjudication of Lessee in bankruptcy; the taking by Lessee of the benefit of any other insolvency act or procedure, which term includes
any form of proceeding for reorganization or arrangement or rearrangement under the Bankruptcy Code as well as an assignment for the
benefit of creditors; or the appointment of a receiver for Lessee and such receiver remains undischarged for 30 days.
14.02 Should
Lessee default as described in this Article 14 and such default continues beyond any applicable grace period, as provided in Articles
14.01 A, B or C, Lessor at any time thereafter may, at its option, give Lessee 15 days’ written notice of intention to end the
term of this Lease and thereupon at the expiration of those 15 days the term of this Lease shall expire as completely as if that date
were the date definitely fixed in this Lease for the expiration of the term and Lessee will then quit and surrender the Premises to Lessor,
as provided in Article 5 hereof, but Lessee shall remain liable as provided in this Article 14.
14.03 If
the notice provided for in Section 14.02 shall have been given and the term of this Lease shall expire as described in that Section,
or if the Lease shall be taken from Lessee as a result of any execution against Lessee in any proceeding in which Lessee shall have no
appeal or further appeal, then Lessor may without notice re-enter the Premises and dispossess Lessee by summary proceedings or otherwise,
and Lessee or other occupant or occupants of the Premises will remove their effects and hold the Premises as if this Lease had not been
made, and Lessee waives the service of notice of intention to re-enter or to institute legal proceedings to that end.
In
case of any default, re-entry, expiration or dispossess by summary proceedings or otherwise:
(a) Rent
shall become due thereupon and be paid up to the time of that re-entry, dispossess, or expiration, together with any expenses that Lessor
may incur for legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, including those incident to the recovery of possession, brokerage, and putting
the Premises in good order, or for preparing the same for re-rental;
(b) Lessor
may relet the Premises or any part or parts thereof, either in the name of Lessor or otherwise, for a term or terms that may at Lessor’s
option be less than or exceed the period that would otherwise have constituted the balance of the term of this Lease and may grant concessions
or rent at a lower cost without thereby in any way affecting Lessee’s liability for the rental payable under this Lease for the
then current term of the Lease; and
(c) Lessee
shall also pay Lessor as liquidated damages for the failure of Lessee to observe and perform Lessee’s covenants any deficiency
between the rent reserved in this Lease and the net amount, if any, of the rents collected by reason of the reletting of the Premises
for each month of the period that would otherwise have constituted the balance of the then current term of this Lease.
i. In
computing liquidated damages there shall be added to the said deficiency any expenses that Lessor may incur in connection with the recovery
of possession of the Premises and reletting, such as, but not limited to, legal expenses, attorneys’ fees, brokerage, for keeping
the Premises in good order and for preparing the same for reletting but not for any alterations or improvements in connection therewith.
ii. Any
such liquidated damages shall be paid in monthly installments by Lessee on the rent day specified in this Lease and any suit brought
to collect the amount of the deficiency for any month shall not prejudice in any way the rights of Lessor to collect the deficiency for
any subsequent month by a similar action or proceeding.
14.04 Lessor
may make any alterations and decorations in the Premises that Lessor, in its sole judgment, considers advisable and necessary for the
purpose of reletting the Premises. The making of these alterations or decorations shall not operate or be construed to release Lessee
from any liability under this Article 14, but Lessee shall not be liable for the costs of the same.
14.05 If
Lessor shall enter into and repossess the Premises because Lessee defaults in the performance of any of the terms of this Lease, and
shall have terminated this Lease, Lessee will not claim the right to redeem or re-enter the Premises or restore the operation of this
Lease, and Lessee waives the right to such redemption and re-entrance under any present or future law, and waives the right of any party
claiming through or under Lessee to make payment of any sum or sums of rent, or otherwise, of which Lessee shall have made default under
any of the covenants this Lease, and to claim any subrogation to the rights of Lessee under this Lease, by reason of that payment. Lessor
shall provide reasonable notice of its intention to enter and repossess the Premises and shall provide Lessee reasonable notice to cure
such default.
14.06 Any
action taken by Lessor under this Article 14 shall not waive any right that Lessor would otherwise have against Lessee for rent reserved
in this Lease or otherwise, and Lessee shall remain responsible to Lessor for any loss and damage suffered by Lessor by reason of Lessee’s
default or breach. The words “re-enter” and “re-entry” as used in this lease are not restricted to their technical
legal meanings.
14.07 Anything
to the contrary contained in this Lease notwithstanding, in the event any payment of Net Rent or any additional rent is more than 10
days past due, an administrative charge equal to 4% of such past due sum shall be due and payable by Lessee to Lessor upon written demand.
In addition, any sum more than 30 days past due shall bear interest at the rate equal to the Prime Rate as published by The Wall Street
Journal from time to time, plus 5% per annum (or the highest lawful rate allowable if less than such rate until paid in full, with
said interest to be due and payable by Lessee to Lessor upon written demand.
14.08 Shall
the Lessor fail to comply with its obligation pursuant to the Lease, Lessee shall have the right to file suit against Lessor for any
damages it has incurred as a result of said default, including monetary damages and any equitable remedy and/or damages which Lessee
may have against the Lessor.
14.09 In
the event any litigation is commenced to enforce any provision of this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys’ fees and other costs of such litigation from the non-prevailing party.
ARTICLE
15
NO
REINSTATEMENT
15.01 (a)
No receipt of monies by Lessor from Lessee after the lawful termination or cancellation of this Lease, shall reinstate, continue or extend
the term of this Lease, or affect any notice theretofore given to Lessee, or waive Lessor’s right to enforce the payment of fixed
or additional rent or rents then due (to the extent provided in Article 14), or thereafter falling due, or waive Lessor’s right
to recover possession of the Premises by proper suit, action, proceeding, or remedy unless agreed to in writing by the Lessor..
15.01 (b)
After the service of notice to terminate or cancel this Lease, or the commencement of suit, action, or summary proceedings, or any other
remedy, or after a final order or judgment for the possession of the Premises, Lessor may demand, receive and collect any monies due,
or thereafter falling due, without in any manner affecting the notice, proceeding, suit, action, order, or judgment. All such monies
collected shall be deemed to be payments on account of the use and occupation or Lessee’s liability under this Lease.
15.02 Lessor’s
failure to enforce any term of this Lease, that is breached by the Lessee, after notice had, shall not be deemed to void or affect the
right of Lessor to enforce that term on the occasion of a subsequent default or breach.
ARTICLE
16
SUBORDINATION
16.01 This
Lease shall be subject and subordinate to any and all Institutional Mortgages (as defined in Article 28) that may now or hereafter affect
Lessor’s interest in the real property of which the Premises form a part, and of all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements,
and extensions thereof. Subject to full compliance with Section 16.02, this clause shall be self-operative and no further instruments
of subordination shall be required. In confirmation of this subordination, Lessee shall execute promptly any certificate that Lessor
may request. Lessee constitutes and appoints Lessor as Lessee’s attorney-in-fact to execute any such certificate or certificates
for and on behalf of Lessee.
16.02 (a)
The subordination described in Section 16.01 as it pertains to Institutional Mortgages now in effect or hereafter made (which term includes
any agreement modifying any Institutional Mortgage now in existence or hereafter made), is conditioned upon the agreement of the Institutional
Lender, to be delivered by it to Lessee, in which the Institutional Lender agrees in substance that so long as this Lease remains in
effect:
i. Lessee
will not be disturbed in its use or possession of the Premises and the rights and privileges of Lessee under this Lease will not be disturbed
by the holder of the mortgage;
ii. Lessee will not be joined in any action or proceeding to foreclose the mortgage by the holder thereof; and
iii. Casualty
insurance proceeds and condemnation awards to which the holder of the mortgage is entitled under the terms of the mortgage will be applied
towards restoration of the Premises consistent with Articles 9 and 10 of this Lease, respectively, and be disbursed as provided for by
those Articles.
16.02
(b) The giving of any agreement as described in Section 16.02(A) by an Institutional Lender may be conditioned by it on the reciprocal
agreement by Lessee to attorn to the Institutional Lender should it become vested with Lessor’s interest in the Premises, and such
additional agreements of Lessee as are normally contained in Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements reasonably required
by Institutional Lenders making mortgage loans in South Carolina and will be clear that such Institutional Lender will not disturb Lessee’s
use or possession of the Premises as long as this Lease is in effect.
ARTICLE
17
QUIET ENJOYMENT
17.01
Lessee, as long as this Lease remains in effect, shall and may, at all times during the term of this Lease peaceably and quietly have,
hold, and enjoy the said Premises free of molestation by Lessor.
ARTICLE
18
BINDING EFFECT
18.01
The covenants and agreements contained in this Lease inure to the benefit of and are binding upon the parties to this Lease, their successors
and assigns, but this Article does not modify the provisions governing assignment, as elsewhere provided for in this Lease.
ARTICLE
19
LIABILITY INSURANCE
19.01
Lessee will carry at all times during the Lease term, at its own cost and expense, steam boiler, host liquor liability, and general
liability insurance for the benefit of both Lessor (as an additional insured) and Lessee with responsible insurance companies
indemnifying both Lessor and Lessee against claims for personal injuries sustained in or about the Premises, in an amount not less
than $1,000,000 for injuries or death to one person and $2,000,000 for injuries or death arising out of the same accident when more
than one person is involved, and for not less than $1,000,000 in respect to property damage. Such insurance may have
reasonable and customary deductibles. Lessee will deposit with Lessor a certificate of the insurance carrier or carriers indicating
that this insurance is in full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid. If the limits of liability insurance
generally carried by owners of comparable properties in the vicinity of the Premises exceeds the foregoing limits, the foregoing
limits shall be increased accordingly.
ARTICLE
20
ALTERATIONS
20.01
Lessee may make nonstructural alterations to the Premises without the consent of Lessor, and, with Lessor’s prior written consent,
structural alterations and improvements, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld so long as the structural alterations or improvements
are reasonably in keeping with manufacturing facility designs.
ARTICLE
21
NOTICES
21.01 All
notices to the parties shall be addressed to them at the respective addresses first given for them in this Lease, or to such other address,
of which either of them, as the case may be, shall notify the other in the manner stated in this Article 21 for giving notice. The notice
must be given by either registered mail, return receipt requested, or by certified mail, return receipt requested. In the case of the
former the service of the notice shall be deemed complete upon the registration thereof with the postal authorities, and in the case
of the latter upon the due mailing thereof. However, if in either case the notice is mailed from a place outside of South Carolina, service
shall not be complete until the notice is received.
ARTICLE
22
NO WAIVER
22.01 The
failure of Lessor or Lessee to insist in any one or more instances, upon a strict performance of any of the covenants of this
Lease, or to exercise any option contained in this Lease, shall not be construed as a waiver of or relinquishment for the future of the
performance of that covenant, or the right to exercise that option, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect.
Lessor’s receipt of Net Rent or additional rent, with knowledge of the breach of any covenant of this Lease, shall not be deemed
a waiver of that breach, and no waiver by Lessor or Lessee of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed to have been made unless
expressed in writing and signed by Lessor or Lessee.
22.02 Lessor’s
receipt of any installment of the Net Rent under this Lease or of any additional rent shall not be a waiver of any Net Rent or additional
rent then due. Lessor may, in its sole discretion, apply any payments made by Lessee to the satisfaction of any debt or obligation of
Lessee to Lessor, regardless of Lessee’s instructions as to the application of those payments, whether those instructions are endorsed
on Lessee’s check or otherwise.
ARTICLE
23
REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
23.01 All
the rights and remedies given to Lessor in this Lease for the recovery of the Premises because of the default by Lessee in the payment
of any sums that may be payable pursuant to the terms of this Lease, or upon the breach of any of the terms of this Lease, or the right
to re-enter and take possession of the Premises upon the happening of any of the defaults or breaches of any of the covenants of this
Lease, after notice and reasonable opportunity to cure, or the right to maintain any action for rent or damages and all other rights
and remedies allowed at law(other than “self-help” type remedies), are reserved and conferred upon Lessor as distinct, separate,
and cumulative remedies, and no one of them, whether exercised by Lessor or not, shall be deemed to be in exclusion of any of the others.
ARTICLE
24
INSPECTIONS BY LESSOR
24.01 Lessee
shall permit Lessor and Lessor’s agent’s inspection of the Premises from time to time at reasonable hours upon reasonable
prior written notice to Lessee to determine Lessee’s compliance with the terms of this Lease. Lessor (or its agents conducting
such inspection) shall be accompanied by Lessee.
ARTICLE
25
ENTIRE
AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS
25.01 This
Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties, and any agreement hereafter made shall not operate to change, modify, or discharge
this Lease in whole or in part unless that agreement is in writing and signed by the party sought to be charged with it.
25.02
In the event any Institutional Lender providing financing to Lessor with respect to Lessor’s interest in the Premises desires
modifications in the terms or conditions of this Lease, Lessee shall agree to such modifications as reasonably requested by Lessor
to satisfy the requirements of such Institutional Lender so long as such modification (i) does not result in any increase in
the financial obligations of Lessee hereunder or impose any burdensome non- monetary obligation or other liability or risk (actual
or contingent) on Lessee; (ii) does not interfere with the business of the Lessee; and (ii) is consistent with requirements
generally imposed by Institutional Lenders for transactions of similar magnitude in the State of South Carolina. Moreover, in no way
shall anything contained in this Article 25 limit the Lessee’s rights under the terms of the Lease or any extension
thereof.
ARTICLE
26
NO
REPRESENTATIONS
26.01 Except
as specifically otherwise provided herein, Lessee is fully familiar with the physical condition of the Premises, and Lessee takes the
Premises in their “as is” condition.
ARTICLE
27
ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
27.01 Lessee
agrees at any time and from time to time upon not less than 15 days prior written request by Lessor, to execute, acknowledge, and deliver
to Lessor a statement in writing certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications
that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), and the dates to which the rent and other charges
have been paid in advance, if any, it being intended that any such statement delivered pursuant to this Article 27 may be relied upon
by prospective purchasers of Lessor’s interest or mortgagees of Lessor’s interest or assignees of any mortgage upon Lessor’s
interest in the Premises. Any subsequent mortgage holder will agree that it will not interfere with Lessee’s right to use and occupy
the Premises as long as this Lease is in force and effect.
ARTICLE
28
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS
28.01 The
term “Lessor” as used in this Lease shall refer only to the owner for the time being of Lessor’s estate in Premises,
with any subsequent owner succeeding to all the rights and interests of Lessor under this Lease as of the effective date of the relevant
transfer. Upon such transfer, Lessee shall be notified in writing by Lessor all sums due from Lessee hereunder from and after the date
of receipt of such notice shall be remitted as instructed from time to time by the successor Lessor. Lessor shall be and is hereby relieved
from any breach of covenants or obligations of Lessor hereunder arising or occurring after the date of transfer of Lessor’s estate
in the Premises, but only if the transferee shall have expressly assumed such liabilities and obligations and agreed to carry out all
covenants and obligations of Lessor hereunder during such time as said transferee shall own or hold Lessor’s estate or interest
in the Premises. The provisions of this Section shall apply to each successive transfer of Lessor’s interest or estate. Except
for Lessor’s indemnification obligations, which shall not be limited, the liability of Lessor under this Lease shall be and is
hereby limited to Lessor’s interest in the Premises and no other asset of Lessor shall be affected by reason of any liability which
Lessor may have to Lessee or to any other person by reason of this Lease, the execution thereof, or the acquisition of Lessor’s
interest.
28.02 The
term “Institutional Lender” means any one of the following: a bank; trust company; insurance company; any pension, retirement
or welfare fund or other non-profit organization where the investment policy and financial condition of that fund or organization is
subject to the supervision of a governmental agency.
28.03 An
“Institutional Mortgage” is a mortgage and/or security interest held by an Institutional Lender on the interest of Lessor
in the Premises.
28.04 The
term “Environmental Laws” means all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations, now or hereafter
in effect, and in each case as amended or supplemented from time to time, and any applicable judicial or administrative interpretation
thereof, including, without limitation, any applicable judicial or administrative order, consent decree or judgment applicable to the
Premises relating to the regulation and protection of human health and safety and/or the environment and natural resources (including,
without limitation, ambient air, surface water, groundwater, wetlands, land surface or subsurface strata, wildlife, aquatic species and/or
vegetation and Hazardous Materials (as defined below).
28.05 The
term “Hazardous Materials” means any substance, chemical, compound, product, solid, gas, liquid, waste, byproduct, pollutant,
contaminant, or material which is hazardous or toxic, and includes, without limitation, (a) asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls and petroleum
(including crude oil and any fraction thereof) and (b) any such material classified or regulated as “hazardous” or “toxic”
pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments
and Re-authorization Act of 1986, 42 USC 9601 et seq., Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act of 1976 and Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 USC 6901 et seq., Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by
the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 USC 1251 et seq., Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended, 42 USC 7401 et seq., Toxic Substances Control Act
of 1976, 15 USC 2601 et seq., or Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 USC App. 1801 et seq.
28.06.
The term “Permitted Transfers” means a transfer by Lessee of its interest in this Lease to any affiliate of Lessee; or a
transfer to a person or entity (or affiliate thereof) acquiring Lessee’s business by stock purchase or the acquisition of substantially
all the assets of Lessee; or a sublease of less than 25% of the Premises; or sublease to any affiliate of Lessee or to a vendor, customer
or other entity having a business relationship with Lessee.
ARTICLE
29
RECORDING OF LEASE
29.01
This Lease shall not be recorded, but Lessee requests that an appropriate Short Form Lease be recorded at the Register of Deed’s
Office in Lexington County, SC. to place all parties on notice of the granting of this Lease for the term hereof. The Lessee will bear
the costs of such recording.
ARTICLE
30
SECURITY DEPOSIT
30.01
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ARTICLE
31
COMMENCEMENT DATE CERTIFICATE
31.01 Within
ten (10) days of Lessor delivering the Premises to Lessee, Lessor and Lessee shall confirm in writing the rentable square feet in the
Premises, the Commencement Date, the Net Rent, and the amount of the monthly rent due.
ARTICLE
32
OPTION TO PURCHASE
32.01 OPTION
TO PURCHASE. Provided this Lease has not been terminated, Lessor hereby grants to Lessee, or its assignee, the option to Purchase
the Premises, land, and all improvements located on and the land described on Exhibit A (collectively, the “Property”) (sometimes
referred to as the “Option”) after the end of the eighth year of the Lease Term, subject to the following terms and conditions.
32.02 OPTION
TERM. This option shall be valid following the end of the eighth year of the Lease Term, and must be exercised by notice to Lessor
as provided herein on or before the last day of November, 2031 (six (6) months from the end of the eighth year), or it shall expire (the
“Option Period”).
32.03 EXERCISE
OF OPTION/CLOSING. At any time during the Option Period, Lessee may exercise this Option to Purchase by giving Lessor not less
than 30 and not more than 180 days’ notice of intent to exercise the Option. In the event Lessee exercises the Option to
Purchase, the Closing shall occur not more than one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of such notice. In the event
the Closing occurs following the expiration of the Lease, then, the Lease term shall be extended for the period from the expiration
of the Lease until Closing, and Lessee shall pay to Lessor an additional sum equal to the pro-rata monthly amount of Net Rent last
then due, from the expiration of the Lease until Closing.
32.04 PURCHASE
PRICE AND APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. The Purchase Price which Lessee will pay Lessor for the Property shall be the Fair Market Value
of the Property. All sums paid at closing will be by immediately available funds.
“Fair
Market Value” means the fair market value of the Property on the date of Lessee’s exercise of this Option To Purchase as
set forth in an independent appraisal of the Property (the “Appraisal”); provided however, that if the Lessor or Lessee mutually
agree on the value of the Property, the Fair Market Value shall be such agreed value and no Appraisal of such Interest shall be required.
If the Lessee shall purchase the Property in connection with Article 32 hereof and an Appraisal is necessary, the Lessor shall within
thirty (30) days after it has notice of that an Appraisal is required notify the certified public accountants then serving the Lessor
of the need for an Appraisal to determine the Fair Market Value of the Property. Thereafter, the accountants shall promptly submit to
the Lessor and the Lessee a list of three (3) appraisers reasonably qualified, MAI certified, experienced, and trained to value the Property,
with no relationship with either the Lessor or Lessee. The Lessor and the Lessee shall each strike names alternately from the list, with
the Lessee striking first, until only one name remains. The remaining named appraiser shall determine the Fair Market Value of the Property,
taking into consideration such factors as deemed appropriate, and shall promptly deliver a final report and such valuation to the Lessor’s
accountants. The accountants shall notify the Lessor and Lessee, in writing, as specified herein of the Fair Market Value of the Property
as determined by the Appraisal. The cost of the Appraisal shall be borne equally, one half by the Lessor and one half by the Lessee.
ARTICLE
33
RIGHT
OF FIRST REFUSAL
33.01 During
the Term of this Lease, if Lessor receives from a third party (the “Offeror”) a bona-fide offer, which the Lessor
wishes to accept, to purchase all or any part of the Property, Lessor shall cause the offer to be reduced to writing (which shall include
all relevant terms and conditions, including the period within which the sale of the Property must occur) (the “Offer”),
and shall notify Lessee in writing of its wish to accept the Offer (“Lessor’s Notice”). Lessee’s Notice
shall be accompanied by a true copy of the Offer. Lessee shall then have the right to purchase the Property or portion thereof (hereinafter
the “Offer Property”), at the price and on the other terms and conditions set forth in the Offer; provided, however,
that Lessee shall not be required to pay any brokerage commissions or similar fees. Tenant’s right under this Agreement is referred
to as the “Right of First Refusal.”
33.02 Lessee
shall exercise the Right of First Refusal, if at all, by providing Lessor written notice (“Notice of Exercise”)
within twenty-five (25) days after receipt by Lessee of Lessor’s Notice. If Lessee does not timely provide Lessor with the Notice
of Exercise, Lessor may sell the Offer Property to the Offeror on the terms set forth in the Offer provided that:
i. the
Right of First Refusal shall remain in effect with respect to the remainder of the Term herein (including any Renewal Term);
ii. once
an Offer of which Lessor has given the Lessee Lessee’s Notice is accepted by Lessor, Lessor shall not agree to a reduction of the
purchase price, more favorable terms to the third party purchaser, or any change in the consideration to be given in exchange for the
Offer Property, without first giving Lessee a new Lessee’s Notice of the reduction, more favorable terms or change, and upon receipt
of the new Lessee’s Notice, the Right of First Refusal shall apply to the Offer Property at the new price, or on the new or changed
terms set forth in the new Lessee’s Notice; and
iii.
if Lessee has not entered into an agreement to sell the Offer Property within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date Lessee
receives Lessor’s Notice, or if such sale does not close within three hundred sixty (360) days after the date that
Lessee receives Lessor’s Notice, then the Right of First Refusal shall again be applicable prior to any sale of that Offer
Property.
33.03 If
Lessee elects to exercise the Right of First Refusal, Lessor and Lessee shall enter into an agreement of sale setting forth the terms
in the Offer, and such other terms and provisions as may be agreed to between the parties that are not inconsistent therewith. If the
parties are unable to agree upon the form of agreement of sale within thirty (30) business days after Lessee’s delivery of its
exercise notice to Lessor, then Lessee shall be deemed to have assumed the obligations under the Offer, except that any contingencies
other than fee simple marketable title and an environmental inspection shall be deemed waived. The closing of the purchase and sale shall
be held via escrow by mail at the offices of Lessee’s attorney, or at such other place as Lessee may select. Payment for the Property
being purchased pursuant hereto shall be made in accordance with the terms specified in Lessor’s Notice. Upon such payment, Lessor
shall deliver to the purchaser a bargain and sale deed with covenants against the grantor’s acts, sufficient to convey the Property
to be sold in fee simple, free of all liens and encumbrances except “Permitted Encumbrances which include[ ]”, together with
an assignment of all leases, a bill of sale sufficient to convey title to all personal property of Lessor located at the Property and
used in connection therewith, and such other instruments as may be necessary or appropriate to effect the conveyance of the Property
to Lessee. Payment of the transfer tax, mansion tax and other closing adjustments shall be on the terms set forth in Lessor’s Notice,
and if not specified in such Lessor’s Notice, shall be paid in the manner customary in the county where the Offer Property is located.
[SIGNATURE
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the day and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT
A
LEGAL
DESCRIPTION
All
that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with any improvements thereon, lying, situate and being located in the County of
Lexington, State of South Carolina, along 12th Street Ext. (120’ ROW), and being shown as an 18.53 acre parcel on that
certain Boundary Survey prepared for County of Lexington, by Russell S. Owens, SCRLS 19404, Survey One, LLC, dated June 17, 2021, revised
July 29, 2021, and recorded August 2, 2021 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Lexington County in Book 20956 at Page 4175. Reference
to said plat is made for a more complete and accurate description thereof, all measurements being a little more or less.
DERIVATION:
Title to Real Estate Limited Warranty Deed from County of Lexington to Kennedy Innovation Complex, LLC, dated August 26, 2021, and recorded
on August 26, 2021 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Lexington County, South Carolina in Book 20961 at Page 4304.
TAX
MAP NO.: 008097-02-01
EXHIBIT
B
100,896
square feet of rentable space located in the building located on the Land described in Exhibit A, and as more particularly described
on the attached Exhibit B-1.
EXHIBIT
B-1
Layout
EXHIBIT
B BILL OF SALE
BILL
OF SALE
THIS
BILL OF SALE (“Bill of Sale”), is made effective as of [ ], 2024 (“Effective Date”), by and between InjectEZ,
LLC, an South Carolina limited liability company (the “Transferor”), and Sharps Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (hereinafter
the “Transferee”).
WHEREAS,
Transferor and Transferee are parties to certain asset purchase agreement (the “APA”) dated as of the Effective Date.
WHEREAS,
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the APA and for the consideration as set forth in the APA, Transferor has agreed to contribute
and assign to Transferee and Transferee has agreed to accept from Transferor, certain assets to be utilized in Transferee’s pre-filled
syringe business and other ancillary operations;
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows.
(a) Subject
to the terms and conditions in the APA, Transferor hereby contributes, assigns, conveys, transfers and delivers to Transferee all of
Transferor’s right, title and interest in and to the assets used in connection with the performance of the assets particularly
described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Assets”) as of the Effective Date when the APA is fully executed.
The transactions to occur at such time and place are referred to as the “Closing.”
Transferee
hereby agrees to the foregoing contribution and assignment.
After
Closing, Transferor agrees from time to time, upon the written request of Transferee, that Transferor will execute, acknowledge and deliver,
or will cause to be executed, acknowledged or delivered, all such further instruments or perform all such further acts as may be reasonably
necessary to Transferee in connection with the sale, assignment, conveyance, transfer and delivery of the Assets and the assumed liabilities
as provided herein.
Upon
the request of Transferee, Transferor will sign, execute, make and do all such deeds, documents, acts and things as Transferee and its
duly authorized agents may reasonably request (the “Requested Acts”). To the extent Transferor is required to complete the
Requested Acts, or to the extent the Requested Acts are otherwise in the ordinary course of business, Transferor will complete such acts
at Transferor’s expense. To the extent such acts are not in the ordinary course of business, Transferor will complete such acts
at Transferee’s expense.
Transferor
agrees to advise Transferee in advance of completing a Requested Act if Transferor deems the Requested Act to be not in the ordinary
course of business.
Subject
to the terms and conditions of the APA, Transferor hereby irrevocably appoints Transferee, its successors and assigns as Transferor’s
true and lawful attorneys, with full power of substitution, to demand and receive from time to time any and all property of Transferor
hereby contributed, assigned, transferred or delivered, or intended so to be; to give receipts, releases and acquaintances for or in
respect of the same or any part thereof; to collect for the account of Transferee all other items transferred to Transferee as provided
herein, and to endorse with the name of Transferor any checks received on account of any such items; from time to time to institute and
prosecute in the name of Transferor or otherwise any and all proceedings at law, in equity, or otherwise, that Transferee, its successors
and assigns deem proper to collect, assert or enforce any claim, right, title, debt, account or interest in or to any and all the Assets
of Transferor hereby sold, assigned, transferred or delivered; and to defend and compromise any and all actions, suits or proceedings
in respect of any of the Assets hereby sold, assigned, transferred or delivered, or intended so to be, that Transferee, its successors
or assigns, deem desirable.
4. | TRANSFEROR
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. |
The
Transferor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the assets being conveyed except as specifically set forth in the APA.
Other
than the APA and the other agreements contemplated thereby, this Bill of Sale, and the exhibit attached hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein. In the event of any conflict between
this Bill of Sale and the APA, the terms and provisions of the APA shall control. This Bill of Sale may be amended only by a written
instrument executed by all the parties or their successors or assigns. This Bill of Sale shall inure to the benefit of and be binding
upon the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Bill of Sale may be executed in one or more counterparts and each counterpart
shall be deemed to be an original. This Bill of Sale shall in all respects be construed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with,
and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
This
Bill of Sale may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which counterparts
shall together constitute one and the same agreement. Facsimile signatures shall be accepted as original signatures.
[Remainder
of Page Intentionally Left Blank]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Bill of Sale as of the date first above written.
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Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT
A
Purchased
Assets
Schedule
1.2 Liabilities Being Assumed
[TBD]
Exhibit
11.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We
consent to the inclusion in this Form 1-A Registration Statement of Sharps Technology, Inc. filed under the Securities Act of 1933, of
our report dated March 30, 2023, with respect to our audit of the consolidated financial statements of Sharps Technology Inc. as of December
31, 2022 and 2021, and for the years then ended, originally appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sharps Technology, Inc. for
the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission .
We
also consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading “Experts” in such Registration Statement.
/s/
Manning Elliott LLP
CHARTERED
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Vancouver,
Canada
May
21, 2024
Exhibit 11.2
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Consent
We consent to the inclusion in this Offering Statement on Form 1-A of Sharps Technology, Inc. (the “Offering Statement”) filed
under the Securities Act of 1933, of our report dated March 28, 2024, with respect to our audit of the consolidated financial statements
of Sharps Technology Inc. as of December 31, 2023, and for the year then ended, originally appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Sharps Technology, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2023. We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the heading “Experts”
in such Offering Statement.
New
York, New York
May
21, 2024
* * * * *
PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES, LLP
245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167 I Tel: 212.867.8000 or 212.286.2600 I Fax: 212.286.4080 I www.pkfod.com
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP is a member firm of the PKF International Limited network of legally independent firms and does not accept
any responsibility or liability for the actions or inactions on the part of any other individual member firm or firms.
Exhibit
12.1
May
21, 2024
Sharps
Technology, Inc.
105
Maxess Road, Suite 124
Melville,
NY 11747
Re:
Offering Statement on Form 1-A
Ladies
and Gentlemen:
We
have acted as counsel to Sharps Technology, Inc. a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the preparation
and filing of an offering statement on Form 1-A (the “Offering Statement”). The Offering Statement covers the contemplated
sale of up to 47,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”).
In
connection with this opinion, we have examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of the following:
1.
Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended;
2.
Bylaws of the Company, as amended;
3.
The Offering Statement; and
4.
Written consent of the Board of Directors of the Company approving the offering of the Shares under the Offering Statement.
We
have also examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such records of the Company and such
agreements, certificates and receipts of public officials, certificates of officers or other representatives of the Company and others,
and such other documents as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinions stated below.
In
our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, including endorsements, the legal capacity and competency of all
natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents
submitted to us as facsimile, electronic, certified or photostatic copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. In making
our examination of executed documents, we have assumed (i) that the parties thereto, other than the Company, had the power, corporate
or other, to enter into and perform all obligations thereunder and (ii) the due authorization by all requisite action, corporate or other,
and the execution and delivery by such parties of such documents, and the validity and binding effect thereof on such parties.
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rendering our opinion, we have relied on the applicable laws of the State of Nevada, as those laws presently exist and as they have been
applied and interpreted by courts having jurisdiction within the State of Nevada. We express no opinion with respect to the applicability
thereto, or the effect thereon, of the laws of any other jurisdiction.
Based
upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Shares being sold pursuant to the Offering Statement are duly authorized
and will be, when issued in the manner described in the Offering Statement, legally and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We
hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as an exhibit to the Offering Statement. We also hereby consent to the
reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the offering circular. This opinion is expressed as of the date
hereof unless otherwise expressly stated, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise you of any subsequent changes in the facts stated
or assumed herein or of any subsequent changes in applicable laws.
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